The LeadHer Shift with Alian Ollivierre

Alian Ollivierre

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The LeadHer Shift Podcast is a series featuring dynamic women, their experiences, and insights in real conversations. These are women of all demographics, experience levels, and cultures, who have, in their own ways, accomplished or been challenged by some form of leadership role in their lives or careers. Hosted by Alian Ollivierre, Founder of The LeadHer Shift Network and Coaching Framework.

28 FEB

Ep.019 ft. Alian Ollivierre: Double Standards, Systemic Barriers and the Truth About Women in Leadership

Episode OverviewIn this thought-provoking episode, Alian Ollivierre opens up an honest and layered conversation about women in leadership — beyond surface-level empowerment. This is not just about breaking glass ceilings. It is about questioning the architecture of the building itself. Alian explores: The double standards women still face in professional spacesThe tension between equality and equityThe reality of underrepresentation at senior levelsThe impact of systemic barriers such as career gaps and motherhoodThe internal barriers that stop women from putting themselves forwardWhether leadership itself needs redefining This episode invites both women and men into a deeper dialogue about what true progress looks like. Because leadership is not about imitation. It is about influence. And influence must be inclusive. Key Conversation Points1️⃣ The Double Standard DilemmaWhy is a man seen as assertive while a woman is labeled aggressive?Why do women feel pressured to tone down their authority?How often do women shape-shift to survive in male-dominated environments?Are we unconsciously reinforcing the very standards we critique? Alian challenges listeners to reflect on how behavioral expectations differ based on gender — and whether we are willing to stop accommodating them. 2️⃣ Underrepresentation at the TopWe have made progress. We see more women in C-suite roles, politics, and executive leadership than ever before. But the highest levels of power still reflect imbalance. Alian explores two critical angles: Are women being excluded?Or are women sometimes excluding themselves by not applying, not stepping forward, or believing they are “not ready”? This is not blame — it is reflection. Confidence, discipline, and strategic positioning matter. But so does access. 3️⃣ The Reality of Systemic BarriersUsing a powerful example from the TV series The Diplomat, Alian highlights how systems were historically built without women in mind. Sometimes barriers are not loud policies. Sometimes they are as subtle as a chair designed for someone else’s body. She explores: Career gaps due to pregnancy and caregivingThe motherhood penaltyWorkplace inflexibilityPolicies that assume a “robot” workforce If we know women will statistically experience life-cycle interruptions, why do we still penalize them for it? 4️⃣ Equality vs. EquityEquality says treat everyone the same. Equity says acknowledge difference. Men and women are different. Different biology. Different societal expectations. Different lived experiences. The question becomes: Are we willing to design leadership structures that consider those differences without diminishing capability? 5️⃣ Redefining LeadershipLeadership is influence. Leadership is empathy. Leadership is strategy. But are we still defining leadership through outdated, rigid frameworks? What would leadership look like if it were: Flexible?Family-conscious?Remote-friendly?Performance-driven rather than presence-driven? If Google did not exist 25 years ago, why do we believe workplace models must remain static for the next 40? Reflective Questions for ListenersAlian leaves the audience with powerful self-inquiry: Do you feel like you have to change to fit in?Do you actually want to?What systemic barriers are you navigating?Are you creating alliances to challenge double standards?Do you want a seat at the table — or to build your own?How do you define leadership for yourself? This Episode Is For You If:✔ You feel overlooked despite your competence ✔ You struggle with being labeled “too much” ✔ You have taken a career break and fear it cost you advancement ✔ You are navigating motherhood and ambition simultaneously ✔ You are rethinking what leadership should look like Final TakeawayProgress requires more than conversation. It requires acknowledgment. It requires acceptance. It requires adjustment. Your leadership does not have to mirror anyone else’s to be valid. You are not alone. Your leadership matters. The world is ready for your authority. The question is — are you? 🔔 Subscribe to The LeadHer Shift PodcastNew conversations every week on mindset, visibility, strategy, and power — from inner awareness to outer authority. 🌍 Connect with us: theleadhershift.com 📩 Share this episode with a woman who needs to be reminded that her voice belongs in every room she enters.

46 min
30 JAN

Ep.018 ft. Alian Ollivierre: Leadership at the Edge of a New Season

Welcome back to the LeadHer Shift podcast for 2026, where host Alian Ollivierre creates a safe, honest space for bold women building power, presence, and purpose from the inside out. In this next episode Alian opens up about leadership at 40 and the deeply reflective season that preceded this one, with emphasis on leaving a few things behind, while embracing all that is to come. What does leadership look like in your next season? In this powerful reflection, Alian Ollivierre shares three leadership truths she’s carrying into 2026 and beyond: ✨ Why it’s time to empty the trash ✨ How noticing the good can change everything ✨ And the reminder every woman needs—you are more than enough This episode is for women navigating transitions, releasing what no longer fits, and choosing alignment over obligation. 🎧 Watch the full episode on The LeadHer Shift Podcast. 🔁 Share this with a woman who needs permission to let go and rise. #LeadHerShift #WomenInLeadership #Leadership2026 #Alignment #SelfLeadership #WomenWhoLead

46 min
29/12/2025

Ep.017 ft. Jacqui Letran: Heal Her First - Leadership Lessons from a Mindset Mentor

In Episode 17 of The LeadHer Shift Podcast, host Alian Ollivierre sits down with mindset mentor and holistic healer, Jacqui Letran. From rebellious teen to award-winning author, Jacqui shares her powerful story of healing, identity, and inner transformation. They dove into how childhood trauma, subconscious programming, and self-talk impact our leadership journey, and why healing your inner girl is essential to becoming the woman you’re called to be. Transcripts: Alian Ollivierre [00:00:00]: Welcome to the Lead Her Chef podcast. This is what I like to call a safe space. A space for bold women building their power, presence, and purpose from the inside out. A space where we explore what it means to lead with clarity, courage, and conviction. So wherever you are in the world. Hey, I'm your host, Aliane Oliver, and I am super honored that you're tuning in today. Hi, guys. Alian Oliver here, back again with Lead Her Shift, Another dynamic woman from around the globe. Alian Ollivierre [00:00:44]: We've been talking to so many, but Jackie is particularly special. She's a mindset mentor and holistic healer. I just wanted to make sure I got it right, and we're gonna delve into what that means. Right. But first, let me introduce you to Jackie. I'll let her share a little bit about herself and her a little bit about her story, and then we'll go deeper into what that title actually means. So over to you, Jackie. Talk to me about who is. Alian Ollivierre [00:01:16]: Let me define Jackie. So let's put it this way. What are two words? If you could even narrow it down to two. What are two words that describes Jackie? Jacqui Letran [00:01:31]: Inspired. Alian Ollivierre [00:01:32]: Okay. Inspired. And happy. Happy. Okay. Why happy? What is it that makes Jackie happy? Jacqui Letran [00:01:43]: Well, you know, I really am very blessed. Such a beautiful point in my life where everything has just fallen into place. Not by accident, you know, by a whole lot of work and a whole lot of planning. Alian Ollivierre [00:01:58]: Yeah. Jacqui Letran [00:01:58]: But I'm at this where the things I've been wanting to create, I've created. And I just love every aspect of my life right now, from personal, professional, romantic. Alian Ollivierre [00:02:09]: Wow. Jacqui Letran [00:02:10]: It's amazing. Alian Ollivierre [00:02:11]: Yeah. I feel like. Feel like, in a way, and you could correct me if I'm wrong, but in a way, you feel complete is what I'm hearing. At least. Is that. Am I right in saying that? Jacqui Letran [00:02:25]: Yes. Complete, blessed, just content. I mean, life is good. Alian Ollivierre [00:02:31]: Life is good. That's amazing. So, you know, in tracking back, we've. We've been dealing with. And this is very off topic, but we've been dealing with COVID for most of the year so far, at least. And then you say. Then you say, I'm happy. I'm complete. Alian Ollivierre [00:02:54]: So what makes that so even in light of all the challenges that has been happening globally? Has something shifted since COVID or. It didn't matter as result of COVID. Jacqui Letran [00:03:09]: So, you know, Covid is definitely a very traumatic thing for many people, and many people are dealing with a lot of loss and suffering, whether it's income loss or loss of people that they care about. Alian Ollivierre [00:03:22]: Yeah. Jacqui Letran [00:03:23]: And lots of Freedom. Right. Because we're now, like, living in a very different lifestyle. Alian Ollivierre [00:03:28]: Yeah. Jacqui Letran [00:03:30]: I feel completely blessed that my life haven't changed that much. My health is fantastic. All the people that I love, their health is fantastic. I have an amazing relationship with my husband. We have stability in our income. We both work from home. We really enjoy being with each other. I mean, like, it could be a lot worse. Jacqui Letran [00:03:54]: And I know there's a lot of people who are not in such great circumstances. My heart breaks for them. But again, I'm just grateful that my husband and I, we worked really hard to set up our life the way that we have it right now. Alian Ollivierre [00:04:08]: Yeah. Jacqui Letran [00:04:09]: Actually just realized our dream just last year, really, right before. So we've been planning on him leaving his corporate work. I brought my business online three years prior. He was like, I'm not quite ready to leave corporate because he's a C level executive and really good money and he have a good title. So he wasn't ready. But we've been working at it and working at it, and finally he was ready and he retired at 47. Alian Ollivierre [00:04:40]: Wow. Jacqui Letran [00:04:41]: And so we started doing what we dream of doing for a long time is we sold everything, moved ourselves, our four cats and our dog into a motorhome and traveled the US and we did seven months straight. I'm telling you, it was just so much fun. And so we were. And then we went back to Florida, kind of like, you know, to stabilize and rework some things and get some more things set up so that we can travel again. And we were supposed to be on the road in April for the rest of the year. And then Covid happened. So. Yeah, obviously not on the road, but again, you know, we are so blessed that we have the opportunity to do what it is that we want to do, and that is just work in a way that's fulfilling to us rather than work to make ends meet. Alian Ollivierre [00:05:37]: Yeah. Jacqui Letran [00:05:38]: Completely blessed. Alian Ollivierre [00:05:40]: That's so funny, because I was literally in the process of asking you what's a fun fact about you? And I just feel like just deciding I'm gonna travel the way how you did and in the way you did is even bigger of a fun fact than I thought. What was that like, though? Like how. How in. In having such a journey. So let's start with the journey itself. In having such a journey like that, is there anything. Any challenges that you came up against or any triumphs you had, whether whether with your mindset shift or with something that actually physically happened? Like, is there anything that you could share about the Experience that you had. Jacqui Letran [00:06:28]: The experience being the RV life. Alian Ollivierre [00:06:30]: Yeah. Jacqui Letran [00:06:32]: It was a huge challenge. I'm not gonna lie and say it was just rosy and perfect. Alian Ollivierre [00:06:37]: Yeah. Jacqui Letran [00:06:38]: The biggest challenge is my husband. He had a big identity shift. In fact, he felt like he lost his identity. And so there were just a lot of time where he's like, what are we doing? I know we talked about this. I know we planned this, but are we being responsible? You know? Alian Ollivierre [00:06:58]: Right. Jacqui Letran [00:06:59]: Left. This amazing corporate work where everything is guaranteed. Well, not really guarantee. We found out. Right. Alian Ollivierre [00:07:04]: Yeah, true. Jacqui Letran [00:07:06]: But at that point, he's like, you know, income's guarantee, health insurance guarantee. I just go in the office. I know what to do. I've been doing it for 30 years, you know, and what are we doing? Alian Ollivierre [00:07:18]: Yeah. Jacqui Letran [00:07:20]: So there was a lot of that. Our relationship struggled a little bit at first because he was just not happy. You know, we both expected that once he retired, we'd be like, oh, party time. Alian Ollivierre [00:07:33]: It's not as easy as that, is it? Jacqui Letran [00:07:35]: I was, until he wasn't, you know? And I love him so much, and it's hard to see the person you love struggling so much. Alian Ollivierre [00:07:44]: Right. Jacqui Letran [00:07:44]: For me, because I'm a mindset mentor and one of my biggest goal in working with all of my clients, helping them to create internal peace. Alian Ollivierre [00:07:54]: Right. Jacqui Letran [00:07:54]: And so that's what I love doing. That's what I'm really good at, and that's something I couldn't help my husband do. And so there was a lot of that mindset. So, like, you're talking about, like, really? Am I really that good of a holistic healer if I can't help my husband? But of course, we all know you can't help someone who's not ready for help. Alian Ollivierre [00:08:16]: That's it. Yeah, that's it. Yes. Jacqui Letran [00:08:20]: He needed that time and space to figure things out for himself. He needed to mope. He needed to go through all of those different emotions that are normal when you. He basically had an identity loss. Alian Ollivierre [00:08:32]: Yeah. Jacqui Letran [00:08:33]: And even when you want that identity loss, when it happened, it's still like, oh, that's not what I thought it was gonna be like. Alian Ollivierre [00:08:39]: Yeah. Jacqui Letran [00:08:40]: And you're never quite ready. Alian Ollivierre [00:08:42]: Yeah. In a lot of it. In a lot of ways, he

56 min
27/11/2025

Ep.016 ft. Nneoma Chiakwelu - Softness, Strategy and Self Belief: Resilience, Career Shifts & Leadership with Compassion

In this standout episode of The LeadHer Shift Podcast, Alian Ollivierre sits down with HR professional and career coach Nneoma Chiakwelu for a soul-nourishing conversation about redefining leadership on your own terms. Together, they explore: What it means to lead with “soft structured success”?The difference between being strong and being resilientHow working in construction and tech shaped Nneoma’s leadership philosophyBuilding a life (and career) rooted in self-awareness, faith, and feminine power Nneoma’s journey — from Nigeria to Canada, from HR to podcasting — is a masterclass in navigating identity, ambition, and divine timing. Whether you’re at a crossroads in your career or simply tired of performing toughness to succeed, this conversation is for you. 💬 “Softness does not excuse action. It just means you’re moving with intention.” 🎧 Listen now to reclaim the kind of leadership that doesn’t burn you out — it builds you up. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share. Your leadership matters. And so does your softness.

1h 2m
21/10/2025

Ep.015 ft. Vonetta Pierce: Owning Your Impact - 30 Years of Leadership, Legacy and Love

What does it mean to lead yourself before leading others? In this powerful episode, Alian Ollivierre sits down with educator, counselor, author, and founder of Get a Grip for Teens, Vonetta Pierce, to explore what 30 years in education has taught her about leadership, confidence, community, and the courage to rest. 🔥 From battling imposter syndrome to building a multi-state mentoring movement for girls, Vonetta shares her raw truths, leadership lessons, and how rest became her resistance. 🎙️ Inside this episode: • Why your impact matters, even when you don’t see it yet • The hidden cost of shrinking to fit in • How Black women leaders can own their brilliance unapologetically • Why comparison is the thief of joy • The importance of community, collaboration & self-care • What it really takes to nurture the next generation of girls Whether you’re an educator, a mentor, or a woman rising in leadership — this conversation is your reminder: Your voice matters. Your leadership matters. You are not alone. 🔔 Subscribe to The LeadHer Shift Podcast for more episodes centering women in leadership. 📲 Connect with us: Website: https://www.theleadhershift.com IG: @theleadhershift Tag & share using #TheLeadHerShiftPodcast 👇🏽 Know someone who needs this episode? Share it. Don’t gatekeep.

59 min
26/09/2025

Ep.014 ft. Andreea Ucar - Leading Through Brand Strategy

Andrea Uchar, founder of luxury branding studio Jove, joins The LeadHer Shift to share how client demand moved her from a Gen-Z aesthetic to premium, minimalist brand strategy—and what that pivot taught her about self-trust, boundaries, and leading a business with integrity. We cover her early management role at 21, navigating burnout during the pandemic, switching careers (logistics → accounting → audit → branding), and building a studio with her husband that now explores AI-powered stock visuals. Andrea breaks down the difference between visuals and true brand psychology, why pricing reflects depth of work, and how women can move past self-doubt by “getting uncomfortable and trying anyway.” If you’re redefining success as freedom, purpose, and creative impact—this conversation is your nudge. Key Takeaways: • Why Andrea rebranded Jove from Gen-Z trends to luxury & premium positioning • Early leadership at 21, pandemic pressure, and learning to set boundaries • Career shifts across logistics, accounting, audit → creative entrepreneurship • Success as freedom vs. only money; firing misaligned clients • Branding beyond Canva: research, target psychology, colour strategy, emotion • Building with a partner + launching an AI stock-image platform • Advice for women: try before you’re “ready,” trust yourself, embrace discomfort

56 min
31/08/2025

Ep.013 ft. Bina Freilich - From Wounds to Wings

In this transformative episode of The LeadHer Shift podcast, host Alian Ollivierre sits down with Bina Freilich, founder of Wounds to Wings, for a powerful conversation on trauma healing, self-leadership, and personal transformation. Bina shares her inspiring journey from surviving abuse and divorce to reclaiming her identity and stepping into purpose. Together, they unpack the difference between trauma and toxicity, the power of unlearning generational patterns, and how women can rise by reconnecting with their truth. This episode explores the deep connection between healing and leadership, and how self-worth impacts our careers, relationships, and ability to lead with clarity and conviction. Perfect for women navigating transition, personal growth, or seeking more intentional leadership. What You’ll Learn: How to transform emotional wounds into personal powerThe link between childhood patterns and adult leadershipWhy self-love is the foundation for strong relationshipsHow to break free from limiting beliefs and internalized narrativesThe importance of risk, resilience, and radical self-awareness

59 min
28/07/2025

Ep.012 ft. Kelly Morgan - An Author's Mission To Break The Algorithm

In this deeply powerful episode 12 of The LeadHer Shift Podcast, host Alian Ollivierre sits down with Kelly Morgan—author, publisher, and founder of Bright Headed Publishing and BTA (Break the Algorithm). Together, they explore themes of authenticity, self-leadership, rejection, resilience, and reclaiming your voice. Kelly shares her raw, inspiring journey from being the only Black girl in a predominantly white Utah community to facing betrayal in the publishing industry. She opens up about people-pleasing, body image struggles, grief, and the unlearning required to truly lead yourself. From being scammed by a publisher to relaunching her business with clarity and intention, Kelly’s story is one of falling, pausing, rebuilding, and rising in her own power. Listeners will hear about: • The inspiration behind her books “You Sound White” and “Wait for It” • The emotional toll of being the “reference” for Blackness in white spaces • How the weight we carry isn’t always physical, but deeply internal • Why mindset is the first shift in self-leadership • The importance of collaboration and breaking free from social media dependency This episode is a testament to the power of starting over, owning your narrative, and showing up as your whole self—even when it’s uncomfortable. So, if this conversation spoke to you, share it. Let another woman know she’s not alone, and her leadership still matters. Subscribe to the podcast and visit theleadhershift.com to stay connected.

58 min

The LeadHer Shift Podcast is a series featuring dynamic women, their experiences, and insights in real conversations. These are women of all demographics, experience levels, and cultures, who have, in their own ways, accomplished or been challenged by some form of leadership role in their lives or careers. Hosted by Alian Ollivierre, Founder of The LeadHer Shift Network and Coaching Framework.

Creator

Alian Ollivierre
Years Active

2020 - 2026
Episodes

19
Rating

Clean
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© Alian Ollivierre
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