Career Growth

Today’s guest is Michelle Hensley — founder of Nifty Package Co., creator of the gig app FeteTango, mother of three, grandmother of nine, and a woman who rebuilt her entire life after losing her husband to metastatic melanoma. At 51, Michelle found herself navigating profound grief, financial uncertainty,...

Today’s guest is Derek , an educator at heart whose life journey—rooted in autism, ADHD, and dyslexia—has been shaped by a lifelong quest to transform confusion into clarity . Diagnosed at age 50, he finally gained the language, belonging, and understanding that helped him make sense of decades of feeling...

Welcome back to  Girl, Take the Lead!  — the podcast where we explore real, raw, and remarkable stories that inspire us to lead with courage and heart. Today’s guest is  Salvatore Manzi (Gen X)  — a leadership communication coach, speaker, and author who helps mission-driven leaders transform their insigh...

Welcome back to  Girl, Take the Lead!  — the podcast where we share real, raw, and remarkable stories that inspire us to lead with courage and heart. Today’s guest is  Uma Thana Balasingam (Gen X)  — a powerhouse global tech executive turned founder, movement builder, and podcast host. Uma grew up in Mala...

Lana Shepard, Boomer, business coach, author, and financial literacy advocate, joins us to explore mindset shifts, transformational lessons, and practical strategies that fuel both personal and entrepreneurial growth. Drawing from her 40+ years of experience supporting over 1,300 small business clients, L...

Sylvia Rohde-Liebenau, executive coach, author, and global change agent, joins us to explore what it really means to lead with power in today’s chaotic world. Her book  Who’s in Charge?  is more than a leadership guide—it’s a call to consciousness. From energy and embodiment to legacy and self-awareness, ...

Jim Carlough, seasoned executive, leadership coach, and author of Six Pillars of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap to Success , joins us for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation about the human side of leadership. Through powerful personal stories, Jim challenges the outdated model of command-and-contro...

Amy D. Love, Gen X, is a nationally recognized business strategist, entrepreneur, and AI education advocate whose mission is to prepare the next generation to thrive in an AI-driven world. With decades of experience helping organizations scale impact and build future-ready strategies, she founded Discover...

Laura Zavelson, GenX, is a corporate finance escapee, turned serial entrepreneur, former professor of entrepreneurship, and fairy godmother for new business ideas. She helps GenXers who are laid-off, pissed-off, pushed-out or burned-out capitalize on their expertise and experience to build a business as a...