Girl, Take the Lead!

Yolanda Canny
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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 hope to make you laugh and leave inspired as you hear our voices on this very important topic.

  1. 277. Transforming the Way You Move Through Life with Vicki Gold

    1D AGO

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

    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, slowing down, posture, breathing, beliefs, and how small daily practices can transform the way we move through life at any age. As Vicki reminds us: If you’re lucky, you’re going to get old. This conversation shows how to do it with strength, awareness, and grace. In This Episode, We Explore: Why fear of falling is as much a mindset issue as a physical one How fear and tension can actually increase the risk of falling The power of simple, embodied language: “I am tall, strong, and confident” Why slowing down improves balance, safety, and presence The myth of multitasking — and how Start–Act–Stop can change how we live and work How alignment, breathing, and centering can become everyday practices Why aging well matters for every generation, not just older adults Discovering purpose early — and letting it evolve across a lifetime 🧠 Vicki’s Two ABC Frameworks: The ABC Mind–Body System A – Alignment: Posture and body awareness B – Breathing: Conscious breathing to reduce stress and restore energy C – Centering: Mind and body working together Plus: Slow Motion as a tool for strength, balance, and safety The ABCs of Human Growth & Transformation A – Attitudes: The perspectives that shape our experience B – Beliefs: Often unseen, deeply rooted, and powerful C – Choice (or Commitment to Choose): Where empowerment begins 💬 Memorable Quotes “If you’re lucky, you’re going to get old.” “Fear tightens the body — and a tight body can’t balance well.” “I am tall, strong, and confident.” “Nothing and no one is going to rush me.” “Aging isn’t about slowing down — it’s about learning how to slow down.” Keep going — you’re already on your path Find your purpose; everything becomes easier once you do Question mental limitations and beliefs about being “good enough” Your uniqueness isn’t better or worse — just different, and needed Vicki chose the card that reads: “Wherever you plant yourself, bloom with grace.” A perfect reflection of this episode — standing tall, slowing down, and moving through life with awareness and confidence. 🔗 Resources & Freebies & Connect w Vicki 📘 Book: Aging Safely, Wisely, and Well 🌐 Website: Thera-Fitness Inc.👉 https://thera-fitness.com 🎁 Free Resources on the Website 9 Mind–Body Tips and Tricks for Relieving Stress ⭐ (recommended) Additional handouts on stress reduction and graceful aging An 8-minute audio introduction to the book 📧 Email: vicki@thera-fitness.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheraFitness 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cvickigoldptma/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c.vicki.gold/ 🎧 Connect with Girl, Take the Lead! 🌐 Website: https://girltaketheleadpod.com 🎙️ Listen & Subscribe: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, and wherever you listen to podcasts 💬 Join the Conversation:Girl, Take the Lead! Community (Facebook Group)https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748 📘 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/girltaketheleadpod 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yocanny 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yolandacanny If this episode resonated, please consider following, rating, and sharing the podcast — it helps more women across generations find their voice and lead with confidence.

    36 min
  2. 276. From Capability to Power: Women Need Access, Not Fixing

    FEB 11

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

    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 leadership access for women from minority backgrounds through mentorship and sponsorship. Alexandra brings a deeply global perspective to leadership — shaped by her upbringing in France, her formative years in South America, and her professional journey in the U.S. She is currently completing a PhD at the Toulouse School of Management, where her research explores female leadership, representation in decision-making spaces, and how structural barriers shape access to power. Together, we unpack a powerful truth:Women don’t need fixing — they need access. This conversation goes beyond confidence and skill-building to name the systemic and relational dynamics that determine who advances, who is sponsored, and who is invited into rooms where decisions are made. We also explore Alexandra’s retreat work through Empowering Women Global Leaders, which creates space for women to pause, reset, and reconnect with their values — including retreats in Paris and the south of France. Why women aren’t advancing — and why it’s not a confidence problem The difference between mentorship and sponsorship (and why both matter) Structural barriers that shape access to leadership and power Navigating politics, relationships, and visibility at work Generational shifts in how women approach work, ambition, and voice Why you can do everything — just not all at the same time The courage to stop shrinking and build your own room “Keep your values as your inner compass.Never stay in a space where you feel you need to shrink yourself — you can build your own room.” She also chose the Trust Your Gut card — a reminder that leadership often begins by listening to what you already know. 🌍 Learn More & Connect with Alexandra Websites Personal & Retreats: https://www.alexandragantier.com Nonprofit: https://www.thepoderosas.com Email📧 hello@alexandragantier.com Follow Alexandra Instagram & LinkedIn: @alexandra.gantier Instagram & LinkedIn: @thepoderosas Get Involved Apply as a mentor or mentee with The Poderosas Support the nonprofit through donations Learn more about upcoming women’s leadership retreats in France 💌 Connect with Yo & Girl, Take the Lead! 🎧 Listen on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you listen or view your podcasts💬 Join the Girl, Take the Lead! Facebook Group🛍 Visit the Heartfelt Card & Gift Shop🔗 Connect on LinkedIn | Instagram

    31 min
  3. 275. Leading from Capacity — Nervous System Wisdom for Sustainable Leadership

    FEB 4

    275. Leading from Capacity — Nervous System Wisdom for Sustainable Leadership

    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 are carrying a lot — senior leaders, founders, changemakers, and disruptors who are holding big careers, big visions, and big responsibilities… often from a place of perpetual tension that society has normalized. Kathryn’s work is deeply personal. She knows firsthand what it’s like to lead from survival physiology — over-functioning, perfectionism, and chronic stress — while appearing successful on the outside and silently burning out on the inside. Decisions made from adrenaline. Connection guarded by hyper-vigilance. Burnout disguised as ambition. Today, Kathryn helps women stop working against their nervous systems and start leading with them — using applied neurology and neurosomatics to create real, physiological capacity for clarity, presence, and sustainable leadership. This is not about fixing yourself.It’s about learning the language of your nervous system — and reclaiming agency, energy, and choice. Together, Yo and Kathryn explore: ✨ Why Chronic Stress Becomes InvisibleHow stress isn’t just a feeling — but a full-body state shift that quietly becomes our baseline. ✨ Why You Can’t Mindset Your Way Out of BurnoutHow the nervous system governs clarity, decision-making, and resilience before conscious thought ever kicks in. ✨ High Performance vs. Survival PerformanceWhy many high-achieving women succeed despite their physiology — and what changes when capacity replaces overdrive. ✨ Stress, Overwhelm, and the Protective Nervous SystemHow overwhelm, procrastination, imposter syndrome, and the inner critic are not flaws — but protective responses. ✨ Completing the Stress CycleSimple, science-backed ways to modulate out of stress and return to homeostasis — without pushing, forcing, or overriding the body. ✨ Why Regulation Is Personal, Not PrescriptiveWhy nervous system work must be customized — because each nervous system is as unique as a fingerprint. ✨ From Self-Abandonment to Authentic LeadershipHow early adaptive patterns shaped by safety and belonging can be updated — without shame. ✨ Capacity as the Missing Link in ChangeWhy habit change, healing, and growth often fail — and how physiological capacity makes change possible. ✨ Liberation Over FixingWhy nothing about you is broken — and how real transformation happens when the body is heard. 🌟 Memorable Quotes “You can’t mindset your way out of a state shift in the body.”– Kathryn Spears “Burnout disguised as ambition is still burnout.”– Kathryn Spears “You don’t need to be fixed. Your nervous system is doing its job — protecting you.”– Kathryn Spears “Capacity changes everything. It’s what allows you to respond, lead, and choose differently.”– Kathryn Spears 💡 Kathryn’s Leadership Reminder If what you’ve tried hasn’t lasted —it’s not because you failed.It’s because no one taught you how to speak the language of your nervous system. When we stop overriding the body and start working with it, leadership becomes clearer, more grounded, and far less exhausting. This isn’t about doing less.It’s about leading with capacity instead of survival. 💌 Connect with Kathryn 🌐 Website: beyondyourmindset.com📱 Instagram & LinkedIn: @kathrynspears.cohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-spears/  💌 Connect with Yo & Girl, Take the Lead! 🎧 Listen on YouTube & wherever you listen or view your podcasts💬 Join the Girl, Take the Lead! Facebook Group for deeper conversations🛍 Visit the Heartfelt Card & Gift Shop🔗 Connect on LinkedIn | Instagram

    34 min
  4. 274. Laughing Our Way to Change — Humor as Power, Resistance, and Repair with Lynn Harris

    JAN 28

    274. Laughing Our Way to Change — Humor as Power, Resistance, and Repair with Lynn Harris

    ⚠️ 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 NASCAR. Lynn is the founder and CEO of GOLD Comedy — the comedy school, professional network, and content studio where women and non-binary folks build comedy careers or creative side hustles, find community, and make funny stuff with purpose. In this conversation, Lynn reframes humor as far more than entertainment. She shows us how comedy builds trust, creates connection, signals confidence, and helps us navigate moments of fear, tension, and uncertainty with more humanity — and sometimes, more courage than we knew we had. ✨ In This Episode, We Explore: Why humor is linked to leadership — and what research says about trust and connection Reading the room as a form of empathy and emotional intelligence Why humor is a sense, not a talent reserved for a few Creativity, courage, and vulnerability in comedy and leadership Comedy as social change — through what we say and who gets to show up And why in 2026 we may all need a go bag… a snack… and a really good sense of humor 🎭 Comedians Lynn Recommends When asked who she’s loving right now — especially voices that are original, fearless, and deeply relatable — Lynn shared these favorites: Bob the Drag Queen Cameron Esposito Maria Bamford Naomi Ekperigin Michelle Buteau Each of these comics brings a distinct voice, lived experience, and point of view — and together they reflect the diversity, originality, and connection Lynn is so passionate about creating in comedy. 🎬 A Pandemic Moment Worth Revisiting One of Lynn’s favorite examples of comedy as connection came from early in the pandemic — when dozens of comedians and actors recreated The Princess Bride scene by scene from their backyards, kitchens, and living rooms. If you need a smile (or a reminder of how creative humans can be), you can watch it here: 👉 The Princess Bride – Home Movie Versionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR8pA_WV9QI I loved seeing the cameo by Rob Reiner - RIP. Thank you for making our journeys a bit lighter! 🌟 Memorable Quotes “Comedy doesn’t just take us out of reality — it puts us into it and helps us create the reality we want.” – Lynn Harris“When everyone gets the same joke, it means they’re connected.” – Lynn Harris“It’s a sense of humor. It’s just a sense — it’s not a PhD.” – Lynn Harris“The more specific you are, the more relatable you become.” – Lynn Harris“It’s not a distraction from the thing. It is the thing.” – Lynn Harris 🎓 About GOLD Comedy GOLD Comedy is a comedy school, professional network, and content studio where women and non-binary creators build comedy careers, develop original work, and find a community where they truly belong. With a community-first model and an annual membership approach, GOLD supports long-term growth, collaboration, experimentation, and connection — helping creators turn ideas into real projects, pitches, and performances. As Lynn puts it: it’s easy to find a class anywhere — but the real question is, where do you belong? 🔗 Connect with Lynn & GOLD Comedy 🌐 Website: www.goldcomedy.com📧 Email: lynn@goldcomedy.com📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GOLDcmdy📱 Instagram | LinkedIn | Social: @goldcomedy 💌 Connect with Yo & Girl, Take the Lead! 🎧 Listen on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you listen or view your podcasts💬 Join the Girl, Take the Lead! Facebook Group🛍 Visit the Heartfelt Card & Gift Shop🔗 Connect on LinkedIn | Instagram

    50 min
  5. 273. We’re All in This Together — Kindness, Courage, and the Power of One Moment

    JAN 21

    273. We’re All in This Together — Kindness, Courage, and the Power of One Moment

    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 brand experiences and global activations, while also navigating motherhood, partnership, recovery, and the invisible mental load so many women carry. She’s also the creator behind Sober Spouse on TikTok, a space she never intended to grow — but one that became a lifeline for people seeking honesty, hope, and real connection around recovery and relationships. In this conversation, Vanessa shares how leaning into authenticity on platforms like LinkedIn and TikTok transformed her personal brand — not through polish or performance, but through vulnerability, kindness, and truth. What emerged wasn’t just engagement — it was community. Together, Yo and Vanessa explore:🌟 ✨ Why the Most Powerful Personal Brands Are Human OnesHow Vanessa committed to showing up consistently online — and discovered that authenticity, not perfection, is what people are truly craving. ✨ Living Alongside RecoveryWhat it means to be a partner to someone in recovery, and how empathy, tools, and compassion shape everyday leadership at home and beyond. ✨ The Airplane Story That Sparked a MovementVanessa shares the vulnerable moment that led to her viral LinkedIn post — a painful encounter on a flight that became a call for kindness, humanity, and perspective. ✨ Kindness as a Leadership PracticeWhy choosing compassion — even when it’s hard — creates connection, diffuses harm, and builds trust in ways no strategy ever could. ✨ The Ripple EffectHow small, seemingly insignificant acts — a smile, a compliment, a moment of grace — can create waves of impact far beyond what we see. ✨ AI, Community, and Lightening the Mental LoadHow Vanessa co-created AI Moms™ to help exhausted moms reclaim time, space, and energy — and why human connection still matters most in a digital world. ✨ Friendship as Self-CareWhy long-standing friendships become sacred anchors through life’s hardest seasons — and why being known without performance is a form of healing. ✨ Less Pressure, More JoyVanessa’s intention for the year ahead — letting go of performative happiness and choosing quiet, everyday joy that multiplies outward. Memorable Quotes “When you feel good, you do good — and it multiplies.” – Vanessa Confessore “Humans are craving connection. The more digital our world gets, the more important real connection becomes.” – Vanessa Confessore “Friendships are the best form of self-care.” – Vanessa Confessore “The plan doesn’t have to go exactly as planned to be beautiful.” – Vanessa Confessore “You create the energy around you.” – Vanessa Confessore 💡 Vanessa’s Gentle Reminders Not everything has to be polished.Not everything has to be perfect. If you’re thinking it — share it.If you’re feeling it — honor it. It takes one moment to create connection. And sometimes, that moment changes everything. 💌 Connect with Vanessa @soberspouse on tiktok or Vanessa Confessore on linkedin Her article in the NY Post 💌 Connect with Yo & Girl, Take the Lead! 🎧 Listen on YouTube & wherever you listen or view your podcasts💬 Join the Girl, Take the Lead! Facebook Group for deeper conversations🛍 Visit the Heartfelt Card & Gift Shop🔗 Connect on LinkedIn | Instagram

    23 min
  6. 272. Financial Confidence, Intentionally: Values, Partnership, and Clear Choices

    JAN 14

    272. Financial Confidence, Intentionally: Values, Partnership, and Clear Choices

    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 guest, Tiffany Irving, is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Wealth Management with more than 25 years of experience working with high-net-worth individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations. She’s also a proud mom of three and a fierce advocate for educating and empowering women and girls around money. Tiffany’s journey into finance was shaped early — growing up with a single mom, watching financial stress up close, and quietly deciding that independence and stability would matter deeply in her own life. That lived experience now fuels her passion for helping women understand money not as something to fear — but as a tool to support the lives they want to build. In this grounded and empowering conversation, Yo and Tiffany explore what it really means to build financial confidence — intentionally. ✨ In This Episode, We Explore: ✨ From Silence to Strategy ✨ Money as a Tool, Not a Test ✨ Financial Confidence Across Generations ✨ Partnership and the Money Conversation ✨ The Myth of “I’m Not Wealthy Enough” ✨ Why Written Plans Matter ✨ Choosing an Advisor (and Asking the Right Questions) ✨ What She’d Tell Her 20-Something Self 🌟 Memorable Quotes Be bolder. Be more confident. Don’t fear failure — because growth lives on the other side of it. “Money is stressful — even for financial professionals. That’s why learning how to use it as a tool matters.” — Tiffany Irving “Financial confidence comes from clarity, communication, and knowing what you own and why.” — Tiffany Irving “If you set a goal and do nothing to get there, that’s just a wish.” — Tiffany Irving “Failure isn’t the worst thing that can happen. It’s how we learn and grow.” — Tiffany Irving “There are no dumb questions. If you’ve never been exposed to it, how would you know?” — Tiffany Irving 🎯 Tiffany’s Intention for This Conversation To promote financial empowerment and education for women — and to help more women feel confident engaging in money conversations, making intentional choices, and using available resources to support their goals. 🔗 Connect with Tiffany LinkedIn: Search Tiffany Irving Website: www.mesirow.com Tiffany welcomes introductory conversations and questions — no matter where you’re starting from. 💌 Connect with Yo & Girl, Take the Lead! 🎧 Listen on YouTube & Spotify (or wherever you listen or view your podcasts)💬 Join the Girl, Take the Lead! Facebook Group for deeper conversations🛍 Visit the Heartfelt Card & Gift Shop🔗 Connect on LinkedIn | Instagram

    36 min
  7. 271. Capture the Culture — Intentional Leadership, Mentorship, and Meaningful Hustle with Erin Krueger

    JAN 7

    271. Capture the Culture — Intentional Leadership, Mentorship, and Meaningful Hustle with Erin Krueger

    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 most successful all-female real estate teams in the country. Her team has sold more than $2 billion in real estate to date, with nearly $225 million in 2024 alone — but it’s her authenticity, intentionality, and heart-centered leadership that stand out most. Erin joins Yo for a candid conversation about building culture (at home, in business, and within ourselves), navigating adversity, choosing who we want to become, and leading with humanity in an era of rapid change. Whether you’re entering 2026 with big goals, seeking a healthier work culture, or looking to lead in a more intentional way, this episode is filled with wisdom and tools to help you design the life and leadership path you want. 🌟 In This Episode, Erin & Yo Explore: 💛 How childhood shapes leadership 🧭 Intentional leadership (and why it matters more than ever in 2026) 🫶 Culture as the heartbeat of a team 👁️ Authenticity over performance 🌱 Mentorship that changes everything 🛠️ Her hiring and DISC process 💎 "Some days are dirt, most days are diamonds" 🧡 Meaningful appreciation 🔄 Owning our mistakes 🌬 Ralph Waldo Emerson’s definition of success 👩‍🦰 What Erin would tell her 20-something self You’ll learn: Why everyone needs a mentor How to become a mentor who empowers others The bittersweet truth that mentees will one day fly 🧭 Memorable Quotes “Difficult days don’t define you. What you do with them does. Keep moving forward — better days are ahead.” “Not every day is a good day — but most days are diamonds.” — Erin Krueger“People want to be around leaders who look them in the eye, care, and tell the truth.” — Erin Krueger“Mentors help you see the opportunities others would miss.” — Erin Krueger“You can have a hustle culture that honors health, family, and joy.” — Erin Krueger“Feedback is a gift — and what you do with it defines your leadership.” — Erin Krueger ✨ Key Takeaways for 2026 Intentionality is your superpower. Paint the picture of what you want — then build toward it. Culture doesn’t happen by accident. It’s created through clarity, consistency, appreciation, and trust. Mentorship accelerates your growth. Find mentors who challenge your assumptions and expand your vision. Authenticity wins — every time. People can sense when you're real, and they respond with loyalty. You don’t have to do everything. Hire well, delegate, and let others rise. Feedback keeps culture alive. Leaders grow when they listen, adjust, and own their missteps. Grief, adversity, and hard days don’t define you. What you do with them does. 🌟 Connect with Erin Krueger 📚 Book: Capture the Culture🌐 Website: https://capture-the-culture.com✨ Free quizzes and leadership resources available📧 Email: ek@erinkrueger.com📸 Instagram: @capturetheculture_🏠 Real Estate: The Erin Krueger Team (Instagram) 💌 Connect with Yo & Girl, Take the Lead! 🎙️ Listen on YouTube & Spotify💬 Join the Girl, Take the Lead! Facebook Group🛍 Explore the Heartfelt Card & Gift Shop🔗 Connect on LinkedIn | Instagram

    39 min
  8. 270. Becoming Whole — The Art of Kintsugi and the Beauty in Our Cracks with Laura G. Patac

    12/30/2025

    270. Becoming Whole — The Art of Kintsugi and the Beauty in Our Cracks with Laura G. Patac

    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 stepped into entrepreneurship — and the transition cracked open a profound identity crisis that reshaped her understanding of purpose, courage, and value. Rather than hiding the cracks, Laura learned to honor them — and ultimately, to treat them the way the Japanese art of kintsugi treats broken pottery: not as flaws to conceal, but as golden seams that make us more whole, beautiful, and true. Her journey — and her writing — will move you. In this intimate and heartfelt conversation, Laura shares how storytelling, poetry, and reflection helped her rebuild a self beyond titles and corporate identity, and how she now empowers others to do the same through her books Stories with Purpose and her newest release, Whole Not Perfect. Together, Yo and Laura explore: ✨ What Happens When Your Title Disappears ✨ The Five “Aha Moments” That Defined Her Leadership Journey ✨ Why No One Is Coming to Save You ✨ Storytelling as a Tool for Reinvention ✨The Kintsugi Metaphor ✨ Moving From Insight to Intention ✨ Redefining Success After Corporate Life ✨ What She Would Tell Her 20-Something Self 🌟 Memorable Quotes “Every person coming into your life is teaching you something.” – Laura G. Patac “Nobody is coming to save you. You have to save yourself — and the answers are inward, not outward.” – Laura G. Patac “Your cracks are not wounds. They are the golden lines that make you whole.” – Laura G. Patac “I help people not just tell stories — but become a story.” – Laura G. Patac “Purpose is what gets you out of bed in the morning. Values are how you move through the world.” – Yo & Laura 📚 Explore Laura’s Work  LinkedIn ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/laura-g-patac⁠        🎁 Free book: ⁠https://www.storiesholdpurpose.com/book⁠ 📧 Contact: laura@empower-quest.com 📘 Books:• Stories with Purpose: Your Story Has Purpose Too• Whole Not Perfect — a powerful guide to embracing your strengths, cracks, and future story 💌 Connect with Yo & Girl, Take the Lead! 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn | Instagram 🎧 Listen on YouTube & Spotify 💬 Join the Girl, Take the Lead! Facebook Group 🛍 Visit the Heartfelt Card & Gift Shop

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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 hope to make you laugh and leave inspired as you hear our voices on this very important topic.

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  • Creator
    Yolanda Canny
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    280
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Yolanda Canny
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    Girl, Take the Lead!