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Shameless Leadership

Welcome to Shameless Leadership! This show is for women, transgender people, non-binary folks, and allies who are committed to advancing their leadership and the leadership of those around them. In this space, we believe everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, valued, and supported. Our mission is to help you foster these feelings within your own circles of influence to build trust, psychological safety, and a culture of belonging.
In each episode, we dive into essential topics impacting women in leadership – everything from shutting down your inner critic and imposter syndrome to overcoming perfectionism to using your voice in new ways to advocate for yourself, your ideas, and other folks carrying marginalized identities. You’ll hear practical tips, effective strategies, and inspiring stories that will not only enhance your leadership skills but also broaden your perspective to become a more confident, thoughtful, and empathetic leader.
Our stories come from people carrying identities who are often underrepresented, underestimated, and excluded. By sharing their experiences, we aim to provide you with invaluable lessons that will transform your leadership journey. We are thrilled to have you join this community of Shameless Leaders who are actively creating a world where everyone, regardless of gender, can intentionally lead through a more curious, compassionate, and inclusive lens.

Latest Episodes:

29: On Meditation: Where the Hell's My Zen Jun 06, 2016

Show notes

Today I’m going to get you all caught up my current life craziness, which mostly entails the #damndog’s diarrhea and more IVF “fact finding”. From there we’ll dive into meditation.

I fully admit to being a sucky meditator, but I think it’s important and potentially critical at this time in my life, so I’m determined to stick with it.

Today, I’ll share with you:

Why I’m meditating 5 days a week
How to keep meditions super simple
The meditation app I’m using (that I love!)
The benefits of meditation
How meditation can impact weight loss, sleep, depression, anxiety, quality of life
Why YOU should meditate too – even if you suck at it

Related Links:

Article: 10 Science Based Reasons to Start Meditating Today

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28: Be A Quitter (Ways to Slay, Part 2) Jun 01, 2016

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If you haven’t already listened to Episode 27, 10 Ways to Slay, go listen to that first. THEN, hop back here to learn how to Be A Quitter.

I want to lead a quitting revolution. Can we all quit the things we hate to create more space for the things we love? The world would be such a better place. I mean, no laundry would ever get done, but who cares?!

I get super annoyed when I hear “inspirational” quotes about not quitting – like these:

“Pain is temporary, quitting lasts forever.”

“Failure only happens when you give up trying, so never quit.”

“Quitting is not an option.”

I call BS.

There is a time and a place for quitting. And you probably often ignore the signs you should quit something because you have been trained to persevere and be a maryr. Enough of that crap, already.

Please Be A Quitter when something or someone:

Does not serves you
No longer brings you joy and satisfaction
Fills you with dread/misery/rage
Holds you back from progress in your life
Has evolved into a place that no longer brings value to your life

Be A Quitter because:

You deserve joy and peace
You deserve space for new and better things
You time and space is sacred. Treat it that way by not filling it with crap.

Listen in to get my 3 steps to practice in your journey to becoming a better Quitter.

And remember, if it’s not a HELL YES, it’s a HELL NO.

Who’s joining my Quitting Revolution?

“Quitting is leading too.” Nelson Mandela

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27: 10 Ways to Slay, Part 1 May 30, 2016

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We all have to do things that overwhelm us. Things we dread and really, really, really don’t want to do. Things that scare the bejeezus out of us. But they have to get done. We have to put on our big girl panties and SLAY. This is tough and can be painful. Which is exactly why I thought you might find some joy and relief if I were to give you 10 Ways to SLAY.

Make sure to listen in as I expand on each of these and give examples of exactly how to use each tip. Also… This is a 2 Part episode! Yes – I have too much to say to get it all in one episode. What?? Me – too much to say… I know, total shocker…

Make a list of pros
Idealize the other side
Embrace working through it rather than around it
Reward yourself for DONE
Look forward to bragging rights
Let yourself learn your way through it
Let is suck
Break it down into smaller tasks
Ask for help/support/outsource
Be a Quitter

Make sure you stay tuned for our next episode and listen in to episode 28 where I dive DEEP into #10 and teach you how to be a better quitter. You will thank me. Promise.

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26: Misty Mozejko - Unstoppable Single Mom May 25, 2016

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Misty Mozejko is a single mom who tells it like it is just as much as I do. I connected with her on Facebook and found myself totally crushing on her educational and often hilarious posts about womanhood, fitness/health, and motherhood.

In the 10 years since becoming a mom, Misty has lost 120 pounds, started her own fitness business, endured divorce, embraced single motherhood, started a women’s business group and proven that she is 100% unstoppable.

Listen in as she shares:

* Her weight loss story and journey into her own fitness business

* The truth about weight loss and body image insecurity

* The pros of single parenting (hint: she gets DAYS OFF – jealous much??)

* What she wants her son to learn from her mission

* Her advice to moms who feel short on resources to follow their passion

Where to find Misty and links mentioned:

Misty’s Boot Camp in Whitby, Ontario CA: www.10000strongbootcamp.com

Misty’s online community for female entrepreneurs: www.10000strong.com

Shameless Mom Academy Episode 13: How To Be a Better Stalker & Fangirl

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25: Why Perfect Sucks May 23, 2016

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I spent the first 30 years of my life trying to be perfect. What a waste!

I’ve spent the last 10 years of my life taking imperfect action. It has been a little scary – and 100% liberating. If I didn’t give up perfection, I would not own the businesses I own today. So much of my life would be different. So much of my life with be less than it is today.

Why?

Because perfect kinda sucks.

Perfect is an illusion.

True perfection is actually quite imperfect.

In this episode you’ll how to overcome perfectionism and why imperfect action is critical for making big progress in any area your life. We’ll also talk about Analysis Paralysis and why you must stop letting Good be the enemy of Perfect. This is especially for all my Type A Shameless Moms. Enjoy!

Links Mentioned:

Shameless Mom Academy Episode 9: How to Take a Flying Leap

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24: Ophira Eisenberg - Comedy, Cancer and A Kid May 18, 2016

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I met Ophira in a hot tub in Sayulita, Mexico. It was just as romantic as it sounds. My husband and I had never before, nor have we ever since, made vacation friends. Meeting Ophira and her husband, Jonathan, was hitting the vacation friend jackpot. We know we’ll never get that lucky again.

When I met Ophira she was a stand up comedian in New York City. She still is. And she’s amazing. But since meeting her 6 or so years ago, she has endured the longest, darkest journey of her life – while still getting up on stage to make others laugh.

In this episode, Ophira and I talk about her life off stage over the last couple years. The life her audience couldn’t see. The life she couldn’t share. Because you can’t get on stage and laugh about cancer and miscarriages – until they are over. Then they are fair game for comedy content, right?

Ophira recently became a first time mom at 43 - after slaying the NYC comedy scene, landing a job at NPR, writing her memoir Screw Everyone: Sleeping My Way to Monogamy, and beating cancer. She literally did it all and did a lot of guys along the way (sorry, I had to throw that in there.)

This episode will make you laugh, for sure. But it will also give you some amazing perspective on the true pursuit of happiness.

Also, take note of the superpower Ophira wants to give all moms. We NEED this, ladies.

Connect with Ophira here:

Medium.com article: From a Cancer Diagnosis to Miscarriage to Pregnant – at 43

Ophira’s Memoir: “Screw Everyone: Sleeping My Way to Monogamy”

Ophira on NPR’s Ask Me Another

Ophira’s Comedy Album: BANGS!

See Ophira live at SHIT SHOW on May 26, 2016 in NYC!

Ophira on Facebook

Ophira in Instagram

Ophira on Twitter

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23: It's Not All Rainbows and Unicorns May 16, 2016

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Last week was my Infirmary Tour. With my mom in town for a week, we visited sick & recovering friends/relatives and sat at my sister’s bedside as she successfully endured thyroid surgery.

Then Vinnie got a staph infection.

Then I got my period early.

Then I realized I had no tampons.

It was a week of not getting done any of the things I NEEDED to get done and not sitting in my own space to do the things I normally do.

This is me NOT at my finest. Not at my most positive. But still trying to be a damn Pollyanna.

It’s not all rainbows & unicorns, friends.

Oh, and apparently Vinnie likes my belly button.

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22: Erin Brown - Letters to Lola May 11, 2016

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Erin Brown is someone I have long admired. Erin is one of the first women I found online who was part of a much-needed movement to encourage women to STOP shrinking. Her words and philosophies have been hugely impactful and healing to me in the last 4 years.

Erin gives women permission to unapologetically stand in their space “As Is” (the name of her first book.) She is brilliant and graceful, but also bold, honest and raw.

I knew I wanted to interview Erin long before I launched The Shameless Mom Academy. So, it was an honor to record this with her.

Listen in and hear Erin share:

Her journey into motherhood and personal training that was not about weight loss, although it yielded weight loss
How she evolved from Fit Mama Training, a place where she was often criticized, into I Am Erin Brown, a place where she is revered.
How she learned to manage mommy rage
The power of sharing her experience with sexual assault to stop intergenerational trauma
The magic of her new book, Letters To Lola – and how Lola has inspired her to change the landscape for all women and girls

Links:

Web: http://iamerinbrown.com/

Follow Erin on Facebook

Letters From Mom Workbook

Letters To Lola on Amazon

As Is on Amazon (print version)

Energy Clearing by Cindy Dale

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21: 8 Tips to be Better at Anything May 09, 2016

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I was recently at two different events that both brought home the message, “How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything”. Receiving this message twice in a short period of time hit me over the head. I knew it was perfect for an SMA episode.

How do you do things? What is your attitude when times are tough? How do you model positivity and persistence?

Here are my 8 Tips To Be Better At Anything

Look for the silver linings
Look for the funny story
Give 3 put ups for every put down
Expect more – stop being Eeyore
Practice gratitude constantly
Thank everyone for everything
Start sentences with, “I appreciate….”
Be the spokesperson for positivity

Links Mentioned:

http://fitbottomedmamas.com/2012/04/what-no-one-tells-you-about-infertility/

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BONUS: What I Really Want for Mother's Day May 08, 2016

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Here’s what I want my Mother’s Day to look like:

Wake up in a quiet space with no people around me

Lay in bed and read

Mimosa and french toast delivery

Get a massage

Go shopping

Lunch with unlimited wine (maybe with friends, not with family)

Catch up on Real Housewives

Unlimited dark chocolate consumption

Nap

Vodka gimlet happy hour with girlfriends

Date night with husband

I don’t want to:

Prepare any meals or snacks

Think about what the hell is for dinner

Do laundry

Do dishes

Empty the dishwasher

Go grocery shopping

I don’t want to negotiate:

How many bites of breakfast

Or lunch

Or dinner

How many minutes till naptime

What toys can come in the car

What toys can come in bed

What toys can go to school

How cracked the door is at bedtime

Is tonight bath night

Do we have to wash hair

Is mommy or daddy reading stories

I don’t want to look for:

The missing tiny, clear lego piece

The random toy someone gave us two years ago that is suddenly of the utmost significance

The beloved soccer shirt that must be worn everyday

I also don’t want to:

Pack a school lunch

Cut your bread the wrong way

Give you the wrong cup

Or the wrong spoon

Or the wrong napkin.

Oh, and I really don’t want to clean pee off the wall or poop off your bum – or the toilet seat, or the leg of your pants.

Furthermore, I don’t want to feed the dog, smell the dog, let the dog out, keep the kid from yanking the dog’s tail, or clean the dog’s diarrhea off the heated floors

The best gift you could give me is a day alone. A day where I would do everything I never get to do on my own timeline.

BUT, here’s what would happen… I would look at pictures of you. I would watch the video of your first bath. I would watch the video of you crawling on the beach and squawking like a seagull when you were 10 months old. I would watch the video of your first steps at Lala’s house, chasing a piece of cheese. I would look at that picture of us on the ferry to Nantucket where your hair is blowing in the wind and you are filled with bliss. I would look at the picture of you on your first day of preschool, filled with concern and cuteness. I would look at the picture of you this Christmas when you realized that the Santa dude brings PRESENTS. I would look at the picture of you laughing with your dad that I just took a couple weeks ago.

I would be away from you and all I would want is to be with you. Because that’s how it works, isn’t it? I need you as much as you need me.

So, we will spend mother’s day together. There will likely be some epic meltdowns, because history tells me that Mother’s Day is when those are most likely to happen. There might be a time out or two (for me, if not for you).

There will be wine and chocolate – but probably not in unlimited quantities, because I will want to be the one to read you bedtime stories and share your final snuggle of the day.

To all you mamas out there who want Mother’s Day to be about NOT being a mom for 24 hours, I HEAR you. And I raise a glass to you.

Being a mother to my Vinnie is the honor of a lifetime – although it usually doesn’t feel that way. But there are moments when it strikes me over the head – like the few times we have had to go to Seattle Children’s Hospital for little things and I have to hold back tears walking through the hospital doors because I am acutely aware that some kids walk though these doors and they never walk out.

I get to me someone’s mom. It is a job I will fail at miserably. But in spite of that it will always be my biggest and more proud accomplishment.

No matter what you do today, know that you are someone’s most special person. How lucky are you?? Happy Mother’s Day Shameless Moms.

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