We have been so blessed to have had some amazing authors as guests. As a way to celebrate this we... more

Ziem Nguyen Neubert, Executive Director of Project Cornerstone at the YMCA of Silicon Valley, joins us to discuss the topic... more

So today we’ll talk a bit about procrastination during the holidays and its link to stress and overwhelm. Yeah, I... more

Lisa DeFrank-Cole, Gen X, joins Yo who talks with us about resiliency and other important traits for women leaders. Lisa... more

Giving Tuesday is December 3, 2024 and we wanted to share some ideas for organizations you might want to consider... more

Judy Bornstein, Boomer, joins me to discuss conflict – whoa! Judy is the Founder of C Suite Resolutions, where she... more

Tammy Alvarez, Gen X, joins Yo to discuss her new book, Escaping the Career Trap, Transform Your Apathy, a self-leadership... more

Drew Turner, Millennial, joins Yo to discuss the McKinsey Women in the Workplace 2024 – the 10th Anniversary Report. Drew began... more

We've hit a milestone, 200 episodes, and we're doing something special - this episode is a compilation of 17 different... more

Lata Hamilton, Millennial, returns to the show to discuss her new book, Pioneer Your Career Change, The Proven Path To Change... more

In our previous episode we introduced Rich Hanson, Drew Westen and Amy Chua, experts in political anxiety and we’ll call... more

In many of our past episodes we’ve uncovered aspects of emotions that can come up when we’re stressed plus this month... more

Janine Klein, CEO & Co-Founder, and Andrea Canny, Actor & Interactive Learning Specialist, of the Emotional Intelligence Institute (Eii), join... more

This month we’ve been talking about grief and this episode could be an example of anticipatory grief because we’re talking... more

Ellyn Katherine Shamalov, Millennial, joins us to discuss a bit more about loss, grief, separation, self-acceptance, and manifestation. Ellyn is... more

So we like to cover books and have guests on the show to talk about emotions so we can be better... more

Chrissy Grigoropoulos, Esq., Millennial, is a self-made millionaire and author of the book, LadyShark: How to Become a Millionaire in Your... more

Andrea Sampson, Boomer, joins us to talk about storytelling and the importance it has for building abundance. Andrea, CEO and Founder... more

This month we’re all about Abundance and this episode continues the conversation by doing two things: The first is covering the book,... more

This episode kicks off our theme for the month, Abundance, with a book by the same name, Abundance, The Inner... more

We’ve been covering stories about fearless leadership for August and this is our final episode. I know you probably all... more

Lida Citroën, Boomer, joins us to talk about her new book, The New Rules of Influence – How to Authentically... more

This month we’ve been covering stories about fearless leadership and perhaps like you have been intrigued by the political landscape this... more

Kim Dechaine, Gen X, joins us to talk about the fearless face of depression as part 4 of our 4-part... more

Paula Stone Williams, Boomer, joins us to talk about the fearless face of authenticity as part 3 of our 4-part... more

Jane (Ballard) Dyer, Boomer, joins us to talk about fearlessness in the face of sexism.   Jane is a retired Air Force... more

Kathy McAfee returns to the show! Yay! She was in Ep 13 where we discussed fearless leadership. She is an accomplished... more

This episode launches the “Girl, Take the Lead!” Heartfelt Cards & Gifts store located on the “Girl, Take the Lead!” website:... more

In our episode 177 we covered the book, Worthy by Jamie Kern Lima. I’d mentioned my interest in a distinction... more

Have you ever found yourself working for or know a "control freak" – we tend to think they’re someone who... more

Anne is a career advisor, strategist, and coach for executive and aspiring executive women. She applies her 20+ years of... more

In our previous episode with Melissa we talked about trauma and if not dealt with can result in being an... more

Melissa Brunetti, GenX  Certified SMGI® Practitioner, Trauma Healing & Mind-Body Coach with Somatic Mindful Guided Imagery® & Mind Your Own Karma... more

Alicia Berberich, GenX Motivation and Manifesting Coach, joins us to talk about how women can care for themselves and be more... more

Julie Bee, Millennial, joined Yo in Ep. 173 to discuss her new book: Burned, How Business Owners Can Overcome burnout... more

Julie Bee, Millennial, joins Yo to discuss her new book: Burned, How Business Owners Can Overcome Burnout and Fuel Success.... more

Emma and Kiki Canny return to join their mom, Yo, to talk about Cults based on the book, Cultish, The... more

This is a Girl Take the Lead Sound Bite – which is a shorter episode which is a bit more... more

This is a Girl Take the Lead Sound Bite – which is a shorter episode which is a bit more... more

Suparna Vashisht joins us to talk about her passions: driving social change in the areas of sustainability, conservation, gender equality,... more

This is Girl Take the Lead Sound Bite building on our discussion with Heather McLeod Grant in Ep 167. She talked... more

Heather McLeod Grant (GenX), social impact and philanthropy advisor, thought leader, and social entrepreneur with 30+ years expertise in strategy,... more

This is Girl Take the Lead Sound Bite building on our discussion with Claire Lachance in Ep 165. She talked about... more

Claire Lachance, President & CEO of ReSurge International, a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to life-changing reconstructive surgery... more

Nicole Trick Steinbach (Millennial) returns to discuss the book, Quit, The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away, by Annie Duke.... more

Nicole Trick Steinbach (Millennial) returns to the show to discuss the book, Quit, The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away,... more

Hannah MacDonald-Dannecker, Gen Z, joins us to discuss topics you’ll find super interesting. She offers us amazing insights and advice all... more

Hannah MacDonald-Dannecker, Gen Z, joins us to discuss topics we hope you’ll find super interesting. She offers us amazing insights and... more

In our previous Ep 159 we spoke with Irene Sim about ego and the role it played in leadership. But... more

Irene Sim joins us to discuss some topics I think you’ll find interesting like the power of emotions, new thinking... more

In our previous Episode 157 we heard about Mothers’ Day Movement and the African Education Program and I was struck with... more

Dominika Turkcan, from Mothers’ Day Movement (MDM) returns to join Yo in this episode. The Mothers' Day Movement is an... more

This is a shorter episode with Yo Canny building on our previous episode where we explored Amber Ontiveros’ near-death experience. I... more

Amber Ontiveros, Gen X, joins us to discuss her book ‘Heal The Four Woundings, A Guide to End Discord and... more

Today we conclude our conversation with our returning guest, Andrea Mein DeWitt, and we’ll continue to discuss her new workbook,... more

Andrea DeWitt returns to “Girl, Take the Lead!” Podcast to discuss her new workbook, Name Claim & Reframe Workbook, Your... more

Today we continue our conversation with Kristine Cherek to discuss her book Tread Loudly. In addition to being an author,... more

Kristine Cherek, GenX, joins Yo to discuss her book, Tread Loudly: Call Out the Bullsh*t and Fight for Equality in... more

This is a "Girl, Take the Lead!" Sound Bite, which is a shorter episode, building on Ep 149 with Andrea... more

Andrea Wilson Woods, Gen X, joins Yo to discuss the book she’s edited: I’d Rather Be Dead than Deaf. The... more

This is a Sound Bite episode that builds on our previous episode with Bernadette Smith where we talked about Diversity,... more

Bernadette Smith, Gen X, joins Yo to talk about her book, 'Inclusive 360: Proven Solutions for an Equitable Organization' and provides... more

This is Part 2 of a 2-Part Series: Peter Yaholkovsky and his partner in life, Sue Staker, Boomers, join Yo to... more

Peter Yaholkovsky and his partner in life, Sue Staker, Boomers, join Yo to discuss Peter’s book, Listening for Candor: Building... more

In our previous episode with Julianna Newland we talked about the importance of humor in leadership and I was reminded of... more

Julianna Newland, boomer, joins Yo to talk about her book, All Up In Your Bizness. Julianna is an accomplished author and... more

In this “Girl, Take the Lead!” Sound Bite, we continued to explore the field of energy by continuing to dig... more

In this “Girl, Take the Lead!” Sound Bite, we continued to explore the field of energy by digging into the... more

This is a “Girl, Take the Lead!” Sound Bite which builds off our previous episode with Brandy Mabra who provided... more

Brandy Mabra (MHA, ELI-MP, CPC), Gen X, joins Yo to talk about leadership and leadership energy. Brandy is the CEO... more

This is a “Girl, Take the Lead!” Sound Bite which builds off our previous episode with Lata Hamilton, Change Management... more

Lata Hamilton, Millennial, joins Yo to talk about changing careers with confidence and reflecting who you are. Lata is a... more

This is a short episode with Yo Canny building on our previous episode where we explored creative brilliance with Lane Gardner.... more

Lane Gardner, Gen X, Speaker, Author, Coach, Singer/Songwriter joins Yo to talk about her book, Lifeline, Recovering your Mental Wellness... more

This episode continues our conversation about Friendships started in Ep 131 with NoorJehan Tourte and continued for the next 2... more

This episode is a Girl Take the Lead Sound Bite, a short episode which may be a bit more about... more

This episode continues our conversation about Friendships started in Ep 131 with NoorJehan Tourte which got us started with her... more

NoorJehan Tourte, Millennial, joins Yo to talk about friendship, love, and values. About NoorJehan: After unexpectedly making it to the semi-finals of... more

Michele Phillips, Boomer, joins Yo to discuss her book, Happiness is a Habit.   Michele is President of Key Performance, boasts a... more

So today we celebrate: “Girl, Take the Lead!” is two years old today!! And we’ll explore the question: why it’s so... more

This episode pulls together a couple themes we’ve had this month: change and making things easier. We dig into Mike... more

This is a Girl Take the Lead Sound Bite which is a short episode which may be a bit more... more

This episode is for anyone that wants to speak up, create and lead and as Tara Mohr says it’s Playing... more

For the past couple episodes we’ve been looking at play and leadership what also comes to mind for me is... more

In Ep 123 we put forward some questions that Brené Brown offered us that I had to research. She called... more

We all know the beginning of a new year can offer us all a reset button, a time to look... more

The end of a year is always a good time to reflect back on the year and celebrate our accomplishments.... more

 In Ep 120, we asked the question as we look at the holidays as a time for giving, why not... more

As we look at the holidays as a time for giving, why not give to yourself? Over the past couple years... more

This episode puts several of our past episodes together and they feature Brene Brown, Terri Cole, Emily & Amelia Nagoski, Jay... more

With Giving Tuesday around the corner, we wanted to spotlight some of organizations we’ve had on our podcast which you... more

With the holidays around the corner this episode with Yo is inspired by some of her learning about gratitude while... more

This is Part 2 of a 2 part series with our guest, Uri Talmor (Gen X) and Kiki Canny returned... more

Uri Talmor (Gen X) joins Kiki (GenZ) and Yo (Boomer) to talk about Internal Family Systems (IFS). Uri has been a... more

Christie Garcia (Millennial), Ego Management Expert and seasoned Leadership Coach, joins Yo to discuss living a more fulfilled life through... more

Nicole Trick Steinbach (Millennial) joins Yo to talk about ego bravery. Nicole is the international bravery coach and she's the first... more

Today’s episode is a short Sound Bite episode which builds on our previous 2 episodes about Daniel Pink’s book, The... more

Today’s episode is a short Sound Bite episode which builds on our previous episode about Daniel Pink’s book, The Power... more

I first heard Daniel Pink on LinkedIn in a webinar and then got his book – What a title: The... more

Today’s episode builds on our previous episode about the Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey book: 'Build the Life You Want' –... more