Emotional Intelligence & Self-Care

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...

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...

In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, we meet  Lori Pappas , one of the first female computer sales reps in the world, an award-winning entrepreneur, and founder of the  Global Team for Local Initiatives , where she spent over a decade in Africa helping more than 100,000 people. After years o...

Today’s guest is  Hillary Spiritos (Millennial)  — a pathfinding coach and founder of  Bat Outta Hell , where she helps young adults find the courage, creativity, and resilience to build lives that feel authentic, invigorating, and meaningful. A former university advisor at Duke, NYU, and Northeastern, Hi...

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  Amy Weinland-Daughters  — Gen X keynote speaker, satirist, and author of both fiction and nonfiction works that explore memory, connection...