Lead Through It with Kim and Jada

Kim Andrews & Jada Willis
  • 4.9 (21)
  • Careers

If you're leading a team or an organization through something hard right now, you're in the right place. Jada Willis and Kim Andrews are the co-hosts of Lead Through It. They’re here because leadership gets lonely, and they want to make it less so. Every week, they bring you stories about how other leaders are doing it, practical tips and tools you can use right away, and their signature wit and charm. In an alternate universe, Jada and Kim are competitors. But they decided collaborating would be much more fun. Kim spent 15 years inside schools and nonprofits and now helps leaders build strong teams, make tough decisions, and get stuff done without burning out. Jada built a seven-figure HR firm from nothing, sold it, and now helps leaders turn chaos into clarity, fueled by a lot of faith and grit. They’ve had different paths but share the values that matter most.  If *it* is hitting the fan, we’ve got you. Let's lead through it together. Interested in being a guest on the Lead Through It podcast? We'd love to hear your story and learn more about your leadership journey. Click here to apply!

  1. 6d ago

    Ep. 49 - The Elephant in the Room

    Send us Fan Mail Most problems do not disappear when we ignore them. They grow, become more complicated, and often affect more people than we realize. In this solo episode, Jada Willis challenges listeners to abandon the fantasy that a problem can be solved without being addressed. Whether it is an underperforming employee, a difficult conversation, constant organizational change, or a personal issue you have been avoiding, the first step toward progress is acknowledging what is really happening. Through real leadership examples and honest reflection, Jada explains how unresolved problems can affect performance, trust, morale, workplace culture, and even our own well being. She also shares three practical steps to help you move forward: name the exact problem, identify the steps or half measures you have already taken, and confront the hard truth that has made the issue so difficult to address. This episode is a reminder that honest conversations build trust and that doing the right thing often requires us to say the hard thing with care. You can do hard things, and addressing the problem today can prevent it from becoming an even bigger challenge tomorrow. Want more from Jada? Visit www.jadawillis.com Support the show If today’s conversation resonated, connect with us and be part of the community of leaders who refuse to lead alone.  JadaWillis.com | KimAndrewsCoaching.com | Hard Conversations AI Toolkit Jada@jwillisconsulting.com | Kim@kimandrewscoaching.com

  2. Sep 9

    Ep. 48 - The Weight of Over-Functioning (Part 3 of the Mini-Series)

    Send us Fan Mail In the final installment of their three-part series on over-functioning, Jada Willis and Kim Andrews bring the process together by exploring how to turn priorities into a realistic and sustainable routine. After completing a brain dump, identifying the highest and best use of your time, auditing your schedule, and sorting responsibilities using the Four Ds, the next step is giving your priorities a place to live. Jada and Kim discuss how time blocking can reduce overthinking, create space for meaningful work, and help you treat commitments to yourself with the same importance as meetings with others. They also explore batching similar tasks, planning around your natural energy, reducing unnecessary meetings, and minimizing the mental cost of constantly switching between responsibilities. They share their own experiences with creating unrealistic schedules, adjusting their routines, and learning through trial and error. This episode is a reminder that managing overwhelm is not about creating a perfect calendar. It is about experimenting, reflecting, and building a system that supports your energy, responsibilities, and leadership. Start with next week, give your most important work a home on your calendar, and adjust as you learn what works best for you. Support the show If today’s conversation resonated, connect with us and be part of the community of leaders who refuse to lead alone.  JadaWillis.com | KimAndrewsCoaching.com | Hard Conversations AI Toolkit Jada@jwillisconsulting.com | Kim@kimandrewscoaching.com

  3. Sep 3

    Ep. 47 - The Weight of Over-Functioning (Part 2 of the Mini-Series)

    Send us Fan Mail Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or like you are responsible for far more than you can realistically manage? In this episode of Lead Through It, Jada Willis and Kim Andrews continue their conversation about over-functioning and share practical ways to regain control of your time and energy. Building on Part One in Episode 43, Jada and Kim walk through the next steps of the process: envisioning your ideal week, completing a time audit, planning for often-overlooked commitments like travel and thinking time, and comparing where your time currently goes with its highest and best use. They also introduce the “Four Ds” (do now, do later, delegate, or don’t do) to help you ruthlessly prioritize everything competing for your attention. Along the way, they explore why delegation can create guilt, how technology contributes to overwhelm, and why treating every task or email as equally important keeps leaders feeling stuck. This episode offers an approachable system for running your schedule instead of allowing your schedule to run you. You do not have to change everything overnight. You simply need to become more intentional about what deserves your time, what can wait, what someone else can own, and what you can finally release. Support the show If today’s conversation resonated, connect with us and be part of the community of leaders who refuse to lead alone.  JadaWillis.com | KimAndrewsCoaching.com | Hard Conversations AI Toolkit Jada@jwillisconsulting.com | Kim@kimandrewscoaching.com

  4. Aug 26

    Ep. 46 - If You Aren't Visible, You Aren't Serving with Roshanda Pratt

    Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Lead Through It, Jada Willis and Kim Andrews sit down with visibility and communication strategist Roshanda Pratt for a conversation about finding your voice, owning your story, and giving yourself permission to be seen. Roshanda shares how spending 20 years behind the scenes in television news helped shape her understanding of storytelling, leadership, and visibility. Although she spent years helping other people become visible, she eventually realized that she had become the “best-kept secret.” As she reminds us, “The best-kept secret is the best-kept lie,” because anything hidden cannot be found. Together, they discuss what keeps talented leaders from showing up, why your experiences make your story valuable, and how the way people experience you can reveal your greatest strengths. This episode is a powerful reminder that your story matters, your presence has value, and your visibility is power. Connect with Roshanda E. Pratt on LinkedIn here or visit roshandapratt.com. Support the show If today’s conversation resonated, connect with us and be part of the community of leaders who refuse to lead alone.  JadaWillis.com | KimAndrewsCoaching.com | Hard Conversations AI Toolkit Jada@jwillisconsulting.com | Kim@kimandrewscoaching.com

  5. Aug 19

    Ep. 45 - Don't Rush That Re-Org with Georgia Coleman

    Send us Fan Mail Today marks the one-year anniversary of Lead Through It, and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate by sharing this episode with you! In this special episode, Jada Willis and Kim Andrews sit down with Georgia Coleman, Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer of Richland Library, to talk about leading through uncertainty, navigating organizational change, and learning to “behave your way into it.” Georgia shares her experience stepping into a much larger leadership role, navigating a difficult reorganization, and learning that sometimes leadership means giving up the right to be comfortable. Together, they talk about integrity, hard conversations, trust, kindness, and why clarity really is kindness. This episode is a reminder that you don't have to feel ready to lead through something…you just have to keep showing up. Find Georgia Coleman by clicking here to connect with her on LinkedIn and continue the conversation. Here's to one year of Lead Through It! Thank you for being here with us. Support the show If today’s conversation resonated, connect with us and be part of the community of leaders who refuse to lead alone.  JadaWillis.com | KimAndrewsCoaching.com | Hard Conversations AI Toolkit Jada@jwillisconsulting.com | Kim@kimandrewscoaching.com

  6. Aug 12

    Ep. 44 - This Job is Going to Kill You with Georgia Woodard

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Lead Through It, Kim Andrews and Jada Willis sit down with Georgia Woodard, founder of Peche Skin Co., to talk about career pivots, entrepreneurship, self-care, and redefining what it means to feel good in your own skin. From making a major career change during COVID to building her own business, Georgia shares her journey of taking risks, embracing unexpected strengths, asking for help, and learning to trust herself along the way. The conversation also explores the pressure women face to chase perfection, the impact of social media and beauty standards, and why caring for your skin and nervous system can be about so much more than appearance. Georgia offers practical reminders for women in every season of life, including simple ways to care for yourself, calm your nervous system, and let go of the constant pressure to be perfect. If you'd like to connect with Georgia or learn more about Peche Skin Co., follow @pecheskinco on Instagram. If this conversation inspired you, share it with a friend, colleague, or woman in your life who could use the reminder that taking care of yourself is not selfish…it's an important part of showing up fully in your life and leadership. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Lead Through It. Support the show If today’s conversation resonated, connect with us and be part of the community of leaders who refuse to lead alone.  JadaWillis.com | KimAndrewsCoaching.com | Hard Conversations AI Toolkit Jada@jwillisconsulting.com | Kim@kimandrewscoaching.com

  7. Aug 6

    Ep. 43 - The Weight of Over-Functioning (Part 1 of the Mini-Series)

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Lead Through It, Kim Andrews and Jada Willis kick off a new mini-series focused on a challenge many high-performing leaders face: over-functioning. What does it look like when a leader is carrying too much, taking on too much responsibility, solving every problem, and becoming the place where every decision stops? Kim and Jada unpack why over-functioning is so common among leaders, and how it can leave even the most capable people feeling overwhelmed, distracted, and burned out. If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in responsibilities, constantly putting out fires, or struggling to make space for the work only you can do, this episode is for you. Take the time to invest in yourself, reflect on where your time is going, and begin creating a leadership rhythm that allows you to lead with greater clarity and intention. Want to continue the conversation? Send Kim and Jada a message on LinkedIn, and let them know you heard this episode, they’d love to help you take the next step. Support the show If today’s conversation resonated, connect with us and be part of the community of leaders who refuse to lead alone.  JadaWillis.com | KimAndrewsCoaching.com | Hard Conversations AI Toolkit Jada@jwillisconsulting.com | Kim@kimandrewscoaching.com

  8. Jul 29

    Ep. 42 - Leading Through a Health Crisis with Dr. Ardra Davis-Tolbert

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Lead Through It, Kim Andrews and Jada Willis sit down with Dr. Ardra Davis-Tolbert, a respected OB/GYN serving the Lowcountry, to discuss why prioritizing your health is one of the most important leadership decisions you can make. From navigating perimenopause and menopause in the workplace to embracing unexpected opportunities and leading with authenticity, Dr. Tolbert shares practical wisdom and encouragement for women in every season of life.  If you'd like to connect with Dr. Tolbert or schedule an appointment, she welcomes you to reach out to Riverside Women's Care at 843.540.5857. Ask for Brittany and let the team know you heard about Dr. Tolbert on the Lead Through It podcast. If this conversation inspired you, share it with a friend, colleague, or leader who could use the reminder that taking care of yourself is one of the most powerful ways to lead others well. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Lead Through It. Support the show If today’s conversation resonated, connect with us and be part of the community of leaders who refuse to lead alone.  JadaWillis.com | KimAndrewsCoaching.com | Hard Conversations AI Toolkit Jada@jwillisconsulting.com | Kim@kimandrewscoaching.com

See All (50)

4.9
out of 5
21 Ratings

About

If you're leading a team or an organization through something hard right now, you're in the right place. Jada Willis and Kim Andrews are the co-hosts of Lead Through It. They’re here because leadership gets lonely, and they want to make it less so. Every week, they bring you stories about how other leaders are doing it, practical tips and tools you can use right away, and their signature wit and charm. In an alternate universe, Jada and Kim are competitors. But they decided collaborating would be much more fun. Kim spent 15 years inside schools and nonprofits and now helps leaders build strong teams, make tough decisions, and get stuff done without burning out. Jada built a seven-figure HR firm from nothing, sold it, and now helps leaders turn chaos into clarity, fueled by a lot of faith and grit. They’ve had different paths but share the values that matter most.  If *it* is hitting the fan, we’ve got you. Let's lead through it together. Interested in being a guest on the Lead Through It podcast? We'd love to hear your story and learn more about your leadership journey. Click here to apply!

Information

  • Creator
    Kim Andrews & Jada Willis
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Lead Through It with Kim and Jada
  • Show Website
    Lead Through It with Kim and Jada

You Might Also Like