Transformation

What happens when the way we've measured our importance no longer fits our lives? In this first Girl, Take the Lead! Sound Bite, I reflect on a question that surfaced after my conversation with Marisa Handler: If I am no longer defined by my title, accomplishments, or responsibilities, what makes me i...

What if the shame you've been carrying isn't evidence that you're broken—but an invitation to discover your worth? In this deeply moving conversation, award-winning author, poet, singer-songwriter, and creative coach Marisa Handler joins Girl, Take the Lead! to explore authenticity, creativity...

Welcome back to Girl, Take the Lead! — the podcast where we explore leadership, healing, identity, and the stories that help us reclaim our voice and lead with intention. In this deeply moving episode, Yo welcomes author Lena Fein to talk about her memoir, Shattering the Mirror , and the healing journey t...

What happens after the moment you’ve been preparing for? In this deeply personal solo episode, I’m reflecting on what stayed with me after my daughter’s wedding—and how the experience brought together a lifetime of growth, healing, and self-discovery. What I didn’t expect was just how present I could be… ...

Welcome back to Girl, Take the Lead! —where we explore leadership not just in our work, but in the moments that shape who we are. This episode is part of my 3-part series, At the Threshold , created during a deeply personal time as I prepare for my daughter’s wedding. And what I didn’t expect to surface i...

This episode is part of a special 3-part series I’m calling At the Threshold —a real-time reflection on what this season of life is bringing up for me as I prepare for my daughter’s wedding. And what surprised me most… was how much it brought me back to my own experience as a daughter. 💛 Why This Episode...

What if happiness wasn’t something we waited for—but something we could intentionally energize ? In this episode of Girl, Take the Lead! , Yo welcomes back Michele Phillips , leadership coach, speaker, and author, who first appeared on the podcast in Episode 130 . Since then, Michele has continued her mis...

What if one of the most important leadership skills… is the one we’re rarely taught to name? In this episode, Yo Canny sits down with Jessica Pryce-Jones — executive coach and author — for a grounded, research-informed conversation on intuition as a legitimate leadership capability. Jessica shares what sh...

⚠️ Warning: You may laugh during this episode! And you may also find yourself rethinking leadership, connection, and how humor helps us survive uncertain times. Welcome back to Girl, Take the Lead! Today’s episode is smart, funny, and deeply meaningful. Our guest is Lynn Harris — a culture-shifting produc...