Leading Lady Podcast AliceAnne Loftus

Let’s talk about the power of saying no. 
 
By that, I mean sometimes when we say “no”, we are actually saying “yes”. Now I know what you may be thinking- no means no, right? I get that! 
 
By saying no to something, you are often saying yes to something else. In this week’s episode of Leading Lady, I am diving into why saying no to what doesn’t light you up means saying yes to the things that matter. 
 
Oftentimes when I am working with clients, setting boundaries, both personal and professional, is something that they really want to work on. They want to achieve the highly sought-after work-life balance and find more time for their passions, and they know that setting boundaries is the key to making that happen.
 
Some people just struggle to say no to things that don’t feel right for them. But when you say yes to that thing, what are you actually saying no to? Are you saying no to the time and freedom to do the things that really light you up and fuel your fire? 
 
In order to be your best, most authentic self, you have to prioritize things that align with your mission, vision, and values. That means being careful about what you say yes to so that you can prioritize the things that are truly important to you and your business.
 
Tune in to this episode to learn more about why it is so important to prioritize the things that truly light you up and learn to say no to the things that don’t. 
 
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Are you a working mom?
 
In today’s episode of Leading Lady, I’m talking about the unique challenges and circumstances I have faced as a working mom myself. Before you think that this episode is about how much harder it is being a working mom than it is for other women in business, I want to say that I have tried very hard not to tie up my identity in motherhood. 
 
I believe that we are unique and whole just as women alone. Our roles as moms and entrepreneurs are just other facets of us. 
 
This is why I am not a fan of words like mompreneur and mom boss. They get under my skin because my husband has never been called a dadpreneur or a dad boss. In general, men don’t lead with parenthood as their identifier. 
 
I’m not going to debate who has it harder in this episode, glorify working moms, or minimize women building careers without children. The purpose of this episode is simply to share that yes, I am a mom, I do run my own businesses alongside raising my family, and it does present some challenges.
 
If you are a mom and you want to feel validated, seen, heard, or just get some tips on how to balance it all, make sure to tune in to this episode. 
 
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Let’s talk about consistency! 
 
In business, it is so important that you show up consistently. This is one of the most important factors of success, but how do you choose what platform to be consistent on? There are many to choose from, but you don’t have to be on them all if that doesn't feel right to you. 
 
For me, it’s all about the platform that I feel most comfortable on. This is important for me to feel like my most authentic self. It’s easy to get lost in all of the latest social media trends and feel overwhelmed with trying to keep up with it all. 
 
The truth is, if you try to show up on all of these platforms that you don’t normally spend your time on, it’s just not going to feel good to you, and it’s hard to stay consistent with something that doesn’t feel good.
 
If dancing in Reels or on TikTok doesn’t feel right, then don’t! There are no rules for what you do and don’t have to do to be successful in your business. You are in charge of your business choices. 
 
Tune in to this episode of Leading Lady to hear more about how to find the right platform for your business, how to show up consistently, tips for choosing topics to share, and how to nurture your relationship with your audience. 
 
This episode is packed with tips, you don’t want to miss it! 
 
Resources Mentioned: 
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In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I’m sharing the lessons I’ve learned from Zac Efron. 
 
Just kidding! Kind of… I was watching a Zac Efron movie (you’ll have to tune in to find out which one) that ended with an unexpectedly powerful message, and naturally I immediately wanted to talk about it with you. 
 
The message is one about leaving behind narratives that no longer serve you, being your true self, and embracing a growth mindset. I told you it was powerful! 
 
This episode is a cozy chat between you and me about the possibilities that open up when you are curious about your own life, eager to learn, and willing to grow.
 
Topics covered in this episode include:
Moving on from narratives that no longer serve you
How to be yourself when you feel like your true self will be rejected 
The difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset
 
Tune in to learn how to embrace a growth mindset so that you can evolve into the leading lady you want to be. 
 
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Resources Mentioned: 
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Would you ever talk to your employees about their diet?
 
In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, we’re talking about corporate wellness programs and how they can improve your employees’ overall well-being. Specifically, we’re talking to Elizabeth Harris about her program centered on rejecting diet culture and embracing a happier relationship with food. She’s sharing the surprising stats on how corporate wellness programs affect productivity, employee turnover, engagement, and job satisfaction, as well as how diet culture is affecting our children and what we can do about it. 
 
Elizabeth Harris is a registered dietitian, certified Intuitive Eating counselor, speaker, entrepreneur, and co-host of the podcast Wellness Rebranded.
 
Topics covered in this episode include:
The ROI on corporate wellness programs 
How to opt out of diet culture 
Ways to talk to children about food and bodies
 
Join the anti-diet culture movement today! 
 
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
 
Resources Mentioned: 
Book a Free Strategy Call with Elizabeth: https://www.elizabethharrisnutrition.com/booking
Take the Free 5-Day Discover Intuitive Eating Challenge:  
https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/5day-challenge
Join the Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating 
 
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Women in the corporate world are often told that they have to put their work before everything else in order to be successful or in order to climb the corporate ladder, they can’t “be difficult”. 
 
In today's episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I sat down with Susan Shingledecker to hear the incredible story of how she knew her worth and values and stood up for herself, even when it was uncomfortable. 
 
Susan is Executive Director of Earth Science Information Partners, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the use of data to solve our planet’s greatest challenges. She leads a community of the world’s leading Earth Science data professionals from federal and state agencies, leading academic research institutions, and private sector technology firms. 
 
It took Susan five years of progress, opportunity, living, and transformation to realize that everything happens for a reason. Having the courage to stand up and advocate for your worth can be scary but it can open doors you never expected. 
 
Tune in to hear how Susan survived and thrived in the workplace despite her experience, and how you can too. 

 
Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast
 
Resources Mentioned: 
Follow Susan on LinkedIn
Visit the Earth Science Information Partners website
 
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