The Beyond Leadership Podcast

Sara Mae Czepczynski
The Beyond Leadership Podcast Podcast

“This is how we do it because this is how it’s always been done.” Anyone else ever heard those words and thought that, in order to be successful, you had to fit that mold… even if it made you feel kinda skeezy? NOT ANYMORE.  Join me, your host Sara Mae Czepczynski, as I use lessons I've learned from 15 years of leadership experience to help YOU break through the B.S. of everyone else’s expectations so you can lead as your authentic self. Along with sharing my own hard-earned experiences, I'll bring regular interviews with some incredible leaders from across industries who will share their secrets with you so you can toss those antiquated leadership expectations to the curb and do it better your way. We’re going to go BEYOND LEADERSHIP to discover how you can learn, lead, and encourage those in your circle and on your team so you can get more team cohesion, more innovation, and more peace of mind when you lay your head down at night. For more leadership tips and a community of like-minded and like-hearted individuals in between episodes, join our amazing Beyond Leadership Facebook Community or reach out directly to me on Instagram @saramaeski and let me know your takeaways! Until the next episode drops... LET'S GO! xo, Sara Mae Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Creating a Consistent & Cohesive Brand

    08/09/2022

    Creating a Consistent & Cohesive Brand

    Can't nail down your branding? I know firsthand how tedious it can be, which is why in today's episode we'll walk you through exactly how you can discover branding that feels RIGHT. Not just what colors you're using on your social media... but the thoughts, feelings, and words that your brand as a whole evokes. My guest Kelly Wittman is a brand strategist and designer who owns Witt and Company, a brand strategy and design studio based just north of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Kelly and her team have supported more than 100 purpose-driven businesses craft consistent and cohesive brands using a strategy-first approach and the principles of Seasonal Brand Theory and Color Psychology. Prior to the unplanned start of her business in 2017, she spent six years in marketing, event management, and fundraising, specifically in the nonprofit and startup space. Now, she happily wears the title of ‘unemployable’, is proud to have a business that supports her and her family, and is on a mission to help people-first businesses create strategic and intentional brands that support them in doing more good work. Want to connect with Jess? Check out her website: https://wittandcompany.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellymwittmanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wittandcompany I'll be back next Thursday with another jam-packed episode but if you're looking for a way to connect with like-minded and like-hearted leaders in between episodes, check out our Beyond Leadership Community on Facebook. I'd love to hear your thoughts on today's episode! If you share on social media, tag #beyondleadershippodcast, and be sure to tag me (I'm @saramaeski on Instagram). Until next time... LET'S GO! xo, Sara Mae Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  2. From burnt-out school teacher to multi-million dollar CEO

    01/09/2022

    From burnt-out school teacher to multi-million dollar CEO

    3 words... Take. the. leap. Get ready for a rush of inspiration to take the scary action in order to get you to your dream life. A former celebrity personal trainer and elementary school teacher, Jess turned her once “cute side hustle” into a multimillion dollar business in 18 months. Since leaving her teaching job in 2017 she has hired a team of incredible heart-centered leaders, served hundreds of clients, and helped them generate over $11 million in revenue. She is committed to helping 100 entrepreneurs create 7-figure impact driven businesses (9 down, 91 to go!). As a result of donations and the awareness she and her company, “The Digital Business Evolution,” have generated, Jess was able to fund the building of a school in Ghana, Africa with Pencils of Promise. The school opened in January 2021 and is home to over 150 students and local staff.      Jess has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Yahoo Finance, The Today Show, Good Day New York, The New York Post, Shape Magazine, Well + Good. As evident through her business, life, and philanthropic endeavors, Jess’s mission is to cause a ripple effect and inspire change for generations to come, making a massive impact along the way and leaving a lasting legacy beyond her singular actions. Want to connect with Jess? Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjessicaderose/Check out her website: www.jessglazer.comFree Quiz: https://www.jessglazer.com/quiz I'll be back next Thursday with another jam-packed episode but if you're looking for a way to connect with like-minded and like-hearted leaders in between episodes, check out our Beyond Leadership Community on Facebook. I'd love to hear your thoughts on today's episode! If you share on social media, tag #beyondleadershippodcast, and be sure to tag me (I'm @saramaeski on Instagram). Until next time... LET'S GO! xo, Sara Mae Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  3. Addressing Racial Equity as a Leader

    25/08/2022

    Addressing Racial Equity as a Leader

    Buckle up and get ready to hear an amazing, new, perspective to the diversity and inclusion space. Haven't listened to last weeks episode with Shayna Hammond? You'll want to listen here to get the full message on how and why we should be addressing racial equity in the workplace, and ALL areas of our life. For the last 18 years, Lauryn Henley has worked as a leader, speaker, facilitator and consciousness coach. Her purpose is to support individuals, families, communities and organizations to liberate themselves, thrive and experience transformative relationships. Lauryn is deeply committed to ending systemic racism and views this as her life’s work since she was 19. In 2003, she graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s in Psychology focusing on race and multicultural studies. Specifically, she studied the role that white people play in perpetuating racial injustice. At that time, Lauryn was committed to racial equality through educational transformation and joined Teach for America in 2003. Want to connect with Lauryn? Follow her on Instagram: @laurynhenleyLead For Liberation Website: LeadForLiberation.comPersonal Website: laurynhenley.com I'll be back next Thursday with another jam-packed episode but if you're looking for a way to connect with like-minded and like-hearted leaders in between episodes, check out our Beyond Leadership Community on Facebook. I'd love to hear your thoughts on today's episode! If you share on social media, tag #beyondleadershippodcast, and be sure to tag me (I'm @saramaeski on Instagram). Until next time... LET'S GO! xo, Sara Mae Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  4. Lead For Liberation

    18/08/2022

    Lead For Liberation

    One of my favorite episodes of the podcast to date, "You can't separate sound leadership from racial equity" is the belief (& TRUTH) that today's guest is sharing with all of us today. Buckle up and get ready for a raw, powerful, and much needed conversation in this episode- Shayna Renee Hammond, Founder & CEO of Lead For Liberation and IndigoWomen, is a serial entrepreneur with an extensive 20-year background in leadership and life coaching, organizational culture redesign, business strategy, and education leadership development. Her first company, Lead For Liberation, is a leadership development organization dedicated to guiding leaders of organizations, school districts, and foundations to redesign their workplace cultures through the lens of liberation. Through Lead For Liberation’s transformative group coaching cohorts and long-term partnerships, executive leaders within organizations and school districts across the country have co-created high-performing, interdependent organizational cultures where leaders and staff members thrive, innovate, and experience belonging. Want to connect with Shayna? Follow her on Instagram @indigowomencommunityLead For Liberation Website: LeadForLiberation.comIndigoWomen Website: IndigoWomenCommunity.com I'll be back next Thursday with another jam-packed episode but if you're looking for a way to connect with like-minded and like-hearted leaders in between episodes, check out our Beyond Leadership Community on Facebook. I'd love to hear your thoughts on today's episode! If you share on social media, tag #beyondleadershippodcast, and be sure to tag me (I'm @saramaeski on Instagram). Until next time... LET'S GO! xo, Sara Mae Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  5. Leading from your Strengths

    11/08/2022

    Leading from your Strengths

    Have you ever been expected to be the 'Jack of all trades' from an employer, family member, or even yourself? Well, you can throw that old saying right out the window because it's probably not working out too well for you, is it? Amy Hager, a true marketer and community builder at heart, uses her years of experience and expertise to help coaches and consultants around the world build businesses they love at the Joyful Business Revolution. Her experiences help her relate and apply strategies across many different industries by utilizing her background in marketing, communications, engagement, community development, and organizational growth.When this cat mom isn’t helping clients with their Joyful Marketing she can be found finding her joy while exploring her own backyard, hanging out on her boat, visiting as many wineries as possible, and/or traveling the world. Want to connect with Amy? Join us in her Facebook group where she gathers with smart coaches/consultants and host live trainings: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ContentStrategyLab Content Personality Quiz: https://joyfulbusinessrevolution.com/quiz/ I'll be back next Thursday with another jam-packed episode but if you're looking for a way to connect with like-minded and like-hearted leaders in between episodes, check out our Beyond Leadership Community on Facebook. I'd love to hear your thoughts on today's episode! If you share on social media, tag #beyondleadershippodcast, and be sure to tag me (I'm @saramaeski on Instagram). Until next time... LET'S GO! xo, Sara Mae Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

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“This is how we do it because this is how it’s always been done.” Anyone else ever heard those words and thought that, in order to be successful, you had to fit that mold… even if it made you feel kinda skeezy? NOT ANYMORE.  Join me, your host Sara Mae Czepczynski, as I use lessons I've learned from 15 years of leadership experience to help YOU break through the B.S. of everyone else’s expectations so you can lead as your authentic self. Along with sharing my own hard-earned experiences, I'll bring regular interviews with some incredible leaders from across industries who will share their secrets with you so you can toss those antiquated leadership expectations to the curb and do it better your way. We’re going to go BEYOND LEADERSHIP to discover how you can learn, lead, and encourage those in your circle and on your team so you can get more team cohesion, more innovation, and more peace of mind when you lay your head down at night. For more leadership tips and a community of like-minded and like-hearted individuals in between episodes, join our amazing Beyond Leadership Facebook Community or reach out directly to me on Instagram @saramaeski and let me know your takeaways! Until the next episode drops... LET'S GO! xo, Sara Mae Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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