emotional intelligence & self-care

What if the life you're meant to live begins when you loosen your grip on the one you've carefully planned? In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Wani Iris Manly —TEDx and award-winning speaker, intellectual property attorney, change expert, entrepreneur, and bestselling author—whose rem...

What if the most important question in your life isn’t what should I do next… but: “What do I truly want?” In this powerful and deeply reflective conversation, I’m joined by Carmell Clark, founder of the Center for Transformational Influence, executive coach, and global leader in advancing women’s leaders...

A powerful conversation on authenticity, resilience, and rebuilding after rock bottom—why becoming who you are is a lifelong journey. In this episode: Living with authenticity—not perfection From the Jacksonville Jaguars to losing everything—and rebuilding Motivation vs. inspiration (and why it matters) H...

In this deeply moving conversation, Yolanda welcomes  Michelle Madrid — author, speaker, and midlife coach for women —  to  Girl, Take the Lead! . As a former foster child in the UK and an international adoptee, Michelle has spent a lifetime opening pathways toward her truest sense of identity and purpose...

What if influence doesn’t come from proving yourself — but from being seen? In this episode, Yo sits down with leadership coach and founder of  Lead Out Loud ,  Sara Anderson , to explore why so many capable women leaders feel like they’re acting their way through success. From imposter syndrome and perfe...

Welcome back to  Girl, Take the Lead!  — this episode invites us to question a belief many high-functioning women have been taught to accept as normal: That leadership requires constant tension. That urgency equals effectiveness. That burnout is simply the cost of ambition. What if leadership doesn’t star...