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289. What Do You Want? Reinvention, Gratitude and the Courage to Choose Yourself with Carmell Clark
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...
288. Becoming Who You Are—Even as You Grow | Marques Ogden on Authenticity
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...
281. The Light Within Us: Healing Identity, Grief, and Belonging with Michelle Madrid
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...
278. From Performing to Presence: Influence, Shame & Authentic Leadership with Sara Anderson
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...
275. Leading from Capacity — Nervous System Wisdom for Sustainable Leadership
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...
268. You Can Have It All—But You Can’t Do It All with Dr. Denise Brown, The Fairy God Doctor
Welcome back to Girl, Take the Lead! — the podcast where we talk honestly about leadership, womanhood, and all the messy, beautiful parts in between. Today I’m joined by Dr. Denise Brown , also known as The Fairy God Doctor — a Stanford-trained physician, former CEO, wife, mom, and now author of The Fairy...