Female Fridays

Rachel Keller

On Female Fridays, we go beyond the résumé to reveal the real stories of women leading with courage, complexity, and heart. Hosted by Rachel Keller — a journalist at heart and a Vice President by trade — this podcast features unfiltered conversations with extraordinary women in healthcare, senior living, entrepreneurship, and beyond. These are the stories behind the titles: breaking glass ceilings, navigating imposter syndrome, redefining power, and building legacy on their own terms. If you're craving deeper, more human stories of leadership — the doubt, the pivots, the quiet wins — you’re in the right place. Because true leadership was never just a title. Tune in each Friday for real talk, emotional insight, and the truth behind what it really takes to lead.

Episodes

  1. 10/10/2025

    She Took Care of Everyone Until She Finally Chose Herself: Roxy Couse on Building Half a Million Followers and Finding Freedom

    If you’ve ever felt the weight of holding everything together—at work, at home, and in your relationships—this episode is for you. This week on Female Fridays, I sit down with Roxy Couse, the creator known as The Millennial Manager. Roxy has built a community of nearly half a million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn by telling the truth about corporate life, burnout, and what it really means to choose yourself. Together, Roxy and I unpack what it looks like to: Build a personal brand that feels silly until it works—and embarrassing until it creates freedomLet go of being “superhuman” as a defense mechanismRedefine success outside of your 9-to-5Choose joy that isn’t tied to productivityTrust that what’s meant for you won’t miss youRoxy shares her journey from Senior Director in tech to full-time creator, her viral Love Letters to My 30s series, and the brave decision to walk away from a corporate job that no longer aligned with her peace. This episode is for the high achievers, the eldest daughters, and the corporate superwomen who feel like everyone else has permission to crumble—just not them. If you’ve ever wondered whether choosing yourself is too risky, Roxy’s story will feel like permission to breathe again. Key Themes: Personal branding for professionalsBurnout and boundaries in corporate cultureEldest daughter syndrome & perfectionismMillennial career transitionsMental health and therapy for high achieversFemale empowerment and leadershipGuest: Roxy Couse (@roxycouse) Creator, storyteller, and founder of The Millennial Manager brand. Follow Roxy on TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn for honest insights on career, creativity, and choosing joy in your 30s.

    35 min
  2. 09/26/2025

    She Jumped Out of Airplanes and Negotiated Million-Dollar Deals: Then Motherhood Brought Her to Her Knees. The Truth About Ambition & Motherhood with Priya Rednam-Waldo

    She jumped out of airplanes. Negotiated million-dollar public health deals. Graduated from Johns Hopkins. But when it came time to start her family, Priya Rednam-Waldo thought: how hard could a baby be? In this episode of Female Fridays, I sit down with Priya, a former Army officer, licensed perinatal therapist, and founder of Healing Home Counseling Group, a 7-figure practice supporting mothers and families. Priya opens up about her journey from West Point to postpartum, including traumatic pregnancies, adoption, and the identity shifts that shook her as a high-achieving woman.  Together, we dive into: ✨ The biggest lies we’ve been told about motherhood and career ✨ Why even top executives, surgeons, and founders struggle to feel worthy of support ✨ The truth behind buzzwords like work-life balance and work-life integration ✨ What it looks like to build your “motherhood playbook” before the storm hits ✨ How guilt, ambition, and invisible labor show up long after the newborn phase And for the first time, I’m bringing your voices in. I asked Priya the questions you sent me about balancing ambition and caregiving, traveling for work while parenting, and how to truly support mothers — even if you’re not one yourself. Whether you’re a mom, a leader, or someone who simply cares about mothers, this is a conversation I think you’ll carry with you. Website : www.priyarednamwaldo.com  Instagram: @priyarednamwaldo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyarednamwaldo/

    45 min
  3. 09/11/2025

    When Life Comes Crashing Down: Katie Grant on Rebuilding After a Traumatic Brain Injury

    What happens when the identity you’ve worked your whole life to build disappears in an instant? That’s the story of Katie Grant, VP of Account Management at SafelyYou. A high-achieving nurse turned executive, Katie’s life was forever altered by a traumatic brain injury. Her world became small—confined to rehab, migraines, and uncertainty. But instead of staying small, Katie chose resilience. She rebuilt her life, her career, and her confidence—one vulnerable, courageous step at a time. In this unforgettable episode of Female Fridays, Katie opens up about: The wisdom seniors gave her as a young nurse (“live your life, say the things left unsaid”)How to grieve old identities—and why it’s essential for growthHow to grieve old identities—and why it’s essential for growthHow to move through loss and life-changing injuryHer battle with imposter syndrome, even as a VP leading a record-breaking teamWhy she pivoted into tech and joined SafelyYou (“any seat on a rocket ship is a good seat”)The launch of Halo, and how senior living technology is transforming careHer mission to mentor, sponsor, and advocate for women in leadershipKatie’s story is not just about surviving a setback. It’s about redefining leadership as authenticity, compassion, and courage. If you’ve faced a loss, a chronic illness, or a season where life hit harder than you could imagine, this episode will give you a roadmap to rise again. About Katie Grant:  Katie Grant is a seasoned leader in the senior living and health tech space, where she blends innovation with compassion to improve the lives of older adults. With a background that spans nursing, technology, and executive leadership, Katie has built a reputation for driving results while uplifting the people around her. She’s passionate about empowering women in leadership, openly sharing her own journey of overcoming health challenges and imposter syndrome to inspire others to rise with confidence. Today, she leads with resilience, heart, and a commitment to lifting up women at every stage of their careers, proving that when one woman’s voice grows stronger, we all move forward. If you loved this conversation, don’t miss Melissa’s episode, which Katie highlighted as one of her favorites.

    49 min
  4. 08/02/2025

    She Had the Harvard Degree and Dream Job—Then Walked Away from It All. Learning to Trust Yourself with Tama Kieves

    Have you ever done everything “right” — checked every box, landed the dream job, hit the big milestones — but still wondered, Is this really it? That’s exactly where my guest Tama Kieves found herself. She had the Harvard Law degree, the prestigious career, the life her family dreamed of… and she walked away from all of it to chase something she couldn’t ignore: her own voice. If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or secretly longed for a different life, you’re not alone. In this episode, Tama gets honest about what it’s really like to leave behind expectations, face your fears, and finally trust yourself — even when it makes no sense on paper. You’ll hear us talk about: Why high achievers (especially women) are often the ones doubting themselves mostHow to tell the difference between intuition and anxietyThe unfiltered truth about starting over — with no plan, no safety net, and no regretsThe hidden cost of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and ignoring your inner voiceSimple, powerful tools Tama uses to help women get clear and take bold steps forwardIf you’re thinking about a career change, feeling overwhelmed, or just craving more meaning in your life, this conversation is for you. You’ll walk away with real strategies, plenty of “me too” moments, and (I hope) a renewed belief that your own dreams matter. This is for every ambitious woman who’s ever wondered if she’s allowed to want more. I can’t wait for you to listen. Learn more about Tama: https://tamakieves.com

    44 min
  5. 08/02/2025

    This Is How Smart Women Are Using AI to Win at Work with Rachel Fuld-Cohen

    What does it really take to stay relevant in a world run by algorithms? This week on Female Fridays, I sat down with Rachel Fuld-Cohen — a brilliant, future-focused tech COO at Silicon Society who's helping people not just survive, but thrive in an AI-driven world. We covered everything from building all-female sales teams to the rise of micro-internships, to how to learn (and unlearn) when everything around you is shifting. If you're wondering how to adapt smart AI strategies, how to keep your human edge while everything automates, or how to lead with empathy and strategy — this episode is for you. We talked about: Why learning how to learn is your real superpowerThe theory of “planned happenstance” (and how it can shape your whole career)How prompt engineering, job shadowing, and curiosity are changing the gameWhat makes someone irreplaceable — even when AI is everywhereRachel doesn’t just talk about the future of work — she’s building it. And this conversation left me feeling what I think so many of us are craving right now: clear, capable, and ready. 📲 Connect with Rachel Fold-Cohen on LinkedIn Topics: AI in the workplace, women in tech, career transitions, learning new skills, future of work, workforce development, leadership in AI Connect with Rachel on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelfuldcohen/ Learn more about Silicon Society: https://www.siliconsociety.org/

    48 min
5
out of 5
6 Ratings

About

On Female Fridays, we go beyond the résumé to reveal the real stories of women leading with courage, complexity, and heart. Hosted by Rachel Keller — a journalist at heart and a Vice President by trade — this podcast features unfiltered conversations with extraordinary women in healthcare, senior living, entrepreneurship, and beyond. These are the stories behind the titles: breaking glass ceilings, navigating imposter syndrome, redefining power, and building legacy on their own terms. If you're craving deeper, more human stories of leadership — the doubt, the pivots, the quiet wins — you’re in the right place. Because true leadership was never just a title. Tune in each Friday for real talk, emotional insight, and the truth behind what it really takes to lead.