voices & stories

What if travel isn't simply about seeing someplace new—but about opening ourselves to more of life? In this episode of Girl, Take the Lead! , I’m joined by someone very special to me: my longtime friend Roz Sobel . Roz and I met almost 50 years ago when I was assigned to convince her to take a job wit...

What if one conversation could change the way you lead? Communication strategist, CEO, and author Lee Caraher believes it can. As CEO of Double Forte, Lee has spent decades helping organizations communicate more clearly, build stronger teams, and navigate difficult conversations. Along the way, she notice...

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...