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Girl, Take the Lead!

Each week we explore Womanhood and Leadership with the goal to question the status quo and challenge our thinking so we celebrate every woman as a leader. Our episodes will interview leaders in the field, meet authors, explore books on the subject, hear inspiring stories, or talk with organizations leading the charge for women to lead. We’ll look at the different topics from different generational perspectives as my daughters, a Millennial and a Gen Z, will join me, a Boomer, from time to time. We

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282. Energizing Your Happiness & Writing Your Outcome...

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2026/03/25

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 mission of helping individuals and organizations shift from operating on adrenaline to alignment—a powerful shift that brings greater clarity, energy, and purpose to work and life.As President of Key

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281. The Light Within Us: Healing Identity, Grief,...

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2026/03/18

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. Today, she supports women navigating what she calls midlife grief — the quiet, often hidden grief that appears as life shifts: children leaving home, changing bodies, evolving relationships, and the

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280. The Leadership Skill No One Teaches: Intuition

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2026/03/11

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 she’s learned after 25 years in learning and leadership development, why intuition becomes more essential the higher you rise (including the striking insight that 99% of CEOs say they use it), and how

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00:42:20

279. Reputation, Relationships & Results — The Power...

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2026/03/04

How women leaders build influence that lastsWelcome back to Girl, Take the Lead! — the podcast where we explore stories of reinvention, resilience, and the courage it takes to lead lives that break old cycles and create new possibilities.Today’s guest brings clarity, strategy, and grounded leadership wisdom to a powerful conversation about influence, visibility, and career ownership.Meet Dr. Karen Hills Pruden — CEO of Pruden Global Business Solutions Consulting (PGBSC), bestselling author (30+

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278. From Performing to Presence: Influence, Shame &...

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2026/02/25

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 perfectionism to nervous system triggers in high-stakes conversations, Sara explains how leaders often adapt themselves into a version that works… but no longer feels like them.And the surprising truth?The

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277. Transforming the Way You Move Through Life with...

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2026/02/18

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 Safely, Wisely, and Well.At 80 years, Vicki is still learning, teaching, and standing tall — literally and figuratively. She shares powerful insights on the mind–body connection, fear of falling,

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276. From Capability to Power: Women Need Access, Not...

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2026/02/11

Women don’t lack ambition.They don’t lack skills.And they don’t lack drive.So why do so many capable women — especially women from minority backgrounds — stall before reaching positions of power?In this episode of Girl, Take the Lead!, I’m joined by Alexandra Gantier, a French public relations, public affairs, and leadership advisor with more than 18 years of international experience across France and the United States. Alexandra is the co-founder of The Poderosas, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding

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275. Leading from Capacity — Nervous System Wisdom...

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2026/02/04

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 start with mindset, strategy, or productivity —but with capacity?My guest today is Kathryn Spears, a Neuro Somatic Practitioner who specializes in high-performance regulation for women whose nervous systems

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274. Laughing Our Way to Change — Humor as Power,...

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2026/01/28

⚠️ 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 producer, award-winning journalist, and author/co-author of six books whose comedy and campaigns for social justice and gender equity have helped change laws and conversations from Capitol Hill to

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273. We’re All in This Together — Kindness, Courage,...

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2026/01/21

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 that be enough.My guest today is Vanessa Confessore — a brand marketing and experiential leader by day, and a deeply human storyteller by life. Vanessa has spent over 20 years designing unforgettable

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272. Financial Confidence, Intentionally: Values,...

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2026/01/14

Welcome back to Girl, Take the Lead! — the podcast where we reimagine leadership, challenge the status quo around aging, and share the conversations that help us break cycles, find our voice, and lead our lives with intention.Money is one of the most powerful — and most misunderstood — tools in our lives.And for many women, it’s also one of the most stressful.In today’s episode, we slow the conversation down and take the fear out of finances — replacing it with clarity, confidence, and choice.Our

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271. Capture the Culture — Intentional Leadership,...

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2026/01/07

Welcome back to Girl, Take the Lead! — the podcast where we explore stories of reinvention, resilience, and the courage it takes to lead lives that break old cycles and create new possibilities.To kick off 2026, today’s guest brings heart, grit, and a fresh perspective on what true leadership looks like.Meet Erin Krueger — top-ranked Nashville realtor, nationally recognized expert, bestselling author of Capture the Culture, and a woman whose leadership journey began long before she built one of the

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270. Becoming Whole — The Art of Kintsugi and the...

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2025/12/30

Welcome back to Girl, Take the Lead! — the podcast where we reimagine leadership, challenge the status quo around aging, and share the stories that help us break cycles, find our voice, and trust our own becoming.Today’s episode is a stunning way to close out the year.Our guest, Laura G. Patac, is an entrepreneur, author, poet, and former global corporate executive who has lived and worked in seven countries across five continents. After 25 years in sales, operations, and product leadership, she

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269. A Single Candle — Love, Loss & Living Fully in a...

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2025/12/22

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 human experience. Becky writes about love, loss, and healing, drawing from a life shaped by profound, unchosen challenges. Her journey includes the death of her 17-year-old brother, her son’s

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268. You Can Have It All—But You Can’t Do It All with...

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2025/12/18

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 God Doctor’s Guide to a Good Life: A Prescription for the Working Woman. Fairy God Doctor+1If you’re listening to this in December while you’re juggling holidays, work deadlines, family expectations,

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267. A Life Rewrapped — Creativity, Grit & New...

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2025/12/16

Today’s guest is Michelle Hensley — founder of Nifty Package Co., creator of the gig app FeteTango, mother of three, grandmother of nine, and a woman who rebuilt her entire life after losing her husband to metastatic melanoma.At 51, Michelle found herself navigating profound grief, financial uncertainty, and a complete identity shift. What began as a small spark — “Could I work when I want instead of when I have to?” — evolved into a thriving mobile gift wrapping business serving everyday families,

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266. Reframing the “Good Daughter” Story — with...

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2025/12/09

Today’s guest is a dear friend of the show, Andrea Mein DeWitt — Professional Certified Coach (PCC), author, and creator of the transformational Name, Claim & Reframe® methodology. Her bestselling book, Name, Claim & Reframe: Your Path to a Well-Lived Life, was featured on NBC’s TODAY Show as the Best Motivational Read of 2023, and is now available as an audiobook, complete with a powerful PDF companion. Congrats to Andrea!! Andrea works with high-achieving leaders navigating challenging

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265. Holiday Check-In: Your Health, Wealth & Worth...

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2025/12/03

This holiday season, we’re inviting you to pause, breathe, and check in with yourself — because as this week’s guest reminds us, you are your greatest asset.In this uplifting and practical conversation, Nancy Griffin, founder of Women, Worth & Wellness®, joins Yo to explore the powerful connection between women’s health, wealth, and self-worth — especially during a time of year when stress, overspending, and over-giving tend to take over.Nancy has spent more than 30 years supporting women in

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264. Unlocking Neurodiverse Brilliance — Empathy, AI...

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2025/11/26

Today’s guest is Derek, an educator at heart whose life journey—rooted in autism, ADHD, and dyslexia—has been shaped by a lifelong quest to transform confusion into clarity. Diagnosed at age 50, he finally gained the language, belonging, and understanding that helped him make sense of decades of feeling “different.” That clarity became his calling.Professionally, Derek’s path spans the trades, automotive manufacturing, entrepreneurship, process engineering, and ultimately talent development—where he

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263. How to D.R.E.A.M. Your Way to Wisdom with Lori...

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2025/11/19

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 of chasing success, Lori discovered that the true magic of life comes from saying yes—yes to forgiveness, boundaries, curiosity, and self-discovery. Her journey inspired the D.R.E.A.M. Framework, a

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