voices & stories

What gives you hope for the future? In this inspiring episode, Yo Canny sits down with Sheryl Robinson—author, podcaster, speaker, and longtime Girl Scout volunteer—to explore how the Girl Scout Gold Award helps young women develop confidence, leadership skills, and the belief that they can make a differe...

Families carry stories — some we share openly and others that remain hidden for years. In this episode of Girl, Take the Lead! , Yo Canny sits down with award-winning author Leslie A. Rasmussen to talk about her latest novel, When People Leave , and the powerful role family relationships play in shaping w...

What if aging wasn’t about decline — but about becoming more capable, more aware, and more confident in your body and your life? In this episode of Girl, Take the Lead! , Yolanda Canny is joined by C. Vicki Gold , a retired physical therapist with more than 50 years of experience and the author of Aging S...

Today’s episode is a powerful reminder that leadership doesn’t always look like a title, a stage, or a strategy. Sometimes, it looks like choosing kindness in a cramped airplane seat. Sometimes, it looks like crying on the internet. And sometimes, it looks like being gentle with yourself — and letting tha...

Welcome back to Girl, Take the Lead! — the podcast where we explore real, raw, and remarkable stories of resilience, healing, and what it means to live and lead with courage through every season of life. Today’s guest is Rebecca (Becky) Faye Smith Galli — author, columnist, and thoughtful observer of the ...

Welcome back to  Girl, Take the Lead!  — the podcast where we share real, raw, and remarkable stories of people breaking cycles, finding freedom, and leading with courage. Today’s guest is  Sue Hincenbergs (Boomer)  — a former television producer turned  #1 bestselling author  whose debut novel,  The Reti...