Unfiltered Leadership with Lindsay Yellin

Lindsay Yellin
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Most leadership content skims the surface: buzzwords, checklists, quick wins. Unfiltered Leadership goes deeper: who you are, what you stand for, how you show up. Hosted by Lindsay Yellin, executive leadership coach, coffee enthusiast, and former ad VP, this show is for leaders ready to trade fear for possibility. Each week: real, unfiltered conversations + practical tools to lead with clarity, courage, and connection. Because leadership isn’t just deliverables, it’s who you are when it counts. Grab your mug and join us.

  1. FEB 16

    18. Building a People-First Business with REBYL Founder Ryan Salet

    In this episode of Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay Yellin sits down with her barista boss, Ryan Salet, founder and owner of REBYL, a beloved Half Moon Bay coffee brand built on quality, consistency, and genuine human connection. Recorded inside REBYL’s brand-new Outpost location, this conversation explores what it really looks like to lead a business by putting people first. Ryan shares his journey from a 13-year career in tech to opening two thriving coffee locations without traditional marketing, and the leadership philosophy that’s fueled REBYL’s rapid growth. Together, Lindsay and Ryan unpack powerful lessons on mentorship, coaching young teams, creating psychological safety at work, and why caring deeply about people is not just good leadership, but good business. Episode Highlights: Ryan’s leap from tech into entrepreneurship after a layoff Why REBYL grew through community, not marketing The leadership power of consistency and effort over perfection Coaching vs managing, and why leadership is deeply personal How to build a culture where mistakes are safe and learning is constant Mentorship, dreaming big, and supporting people beyond their job titles The idea of a coffee shop as a “third place” for connection and belonging Why kindness and happiness are daily leadership choices If you’re a leader, founder, or anyone navigating uncertainty while trying to build something meaningful, this episode is a reminder that how you make people feel is everything. About your host: Lindsay Yellin Lindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others. ✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call  ✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowth  About Ryan Salet After a career in tech and an unexpected layoff, Ryan Salet reinvented his path by founding REBYL Coffee & Food in Half Moon Bay. What started during COVID as a farm-fresh food delivery service quickly evolved into a celebrated multi-location coffee and specialty food destination. A Half Moon Bay native, father of two, and dedicated musician, Ryan blends innovation, heart, and local pride in every chapter of REBYL’s story.

    52 min

  2. FEB 2

    17. Letting Go of Control: Self Compassion, Agency, and Human Centered Leadership with Kyrus Keenan Westcott

    In this episode of Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay Yellin sits down with Kyrus Keenan Westcott (Ky), multi award winning content creator, mental health advocate, and Senior Digital Strategist, for a deeply human conversation about control, burnout, and what it really means to lead yourself and others with compassion. With humor, honesty, and vulnerability, Ky shares how his journey with ADHD, anxiety, and self acceptance reshaped the way he views leadership, success, and worth. Together, Lindsay and Ky unpack why so many leaders feel powerless during times of uncertainty and how reclaiming agency, practicing self compassion, and releasing external validation can radically change how we show up at work and in life. This episode is a must listen for leaders navigating layoffs, burnout, fear based cultures, or the quiet pressure to be “on” all the time. Episode Highlights: Why control is often an illusion and what you actually can controlThe difference between internal validation and external validation How people pleasing and perfectionism show up in leadership Why rest is not a reward, but a necessity How self compassion strengthens leadership, not weakens it Leading teams through uncertainty with accountability, curiosity, and trust Why letting your team see you fail builds stronger cultures About your host: Lindsay Yellin Lindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others. ✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call  ✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowth  About Ky Kyrus Keenan Westcott ("Ky") is a multi-award-winning content creator, mental health advocate, and the voice behind The Vibe With Ky. With a digital community of over 2 million followers, Ky uses humor and authentic storytelling to de-stigmatize conversations around ADHD, introversion, and anxiety. Beyond social media, Ky serves as a Senior Digital Strategist, bridging the gap between corporate expectations and human reality to help leaders create safe, empathetic workspaces. Find Ky at www.thevibewithky.com and on Instagram @thevibewithky

    49 min

  3. JAN 26

    16. Designing a Life That Works for You: Leadership, Identity, and Inner Truth with Abe Lopez

    What if leadership was not about forcing yourself to fit into someone else’s definition of success, but about deeply knowing yourself and designing your life and work from that truth? In this episode of Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay Yellin sits down with Abe Lopez for a powerful, expansive conversation about self knowledge, neurodivergence, permission, and what it really means to stop fighting who you are. Abe shares how embracing neurodivergence has shaped the way he leads, works, and designs his life. Together, Lindsay and Abe explore why self knowledge is one of the greatest leadership tools available, how honoring your truth creates more ease and impact, and why leadership is not about liking everything, but about alignment. This conversation invites leaders to question inherited rules, create permission infrastructure for themselves and others, and build lives and careers that feel both brilliant and true. Episode Highlights: Why self knowledge is the greatest leadership powerWhat it means to stop fighting your truthNeurodivergence as a leadership strength, not a limitationDesigning work and life around how you actually operateLetting go of the pressure to like everythingCreating permission infrastructure for yourself and othersLeadership through self trust and inner clarityHonoring differences without comparisonRedefining success on your own termsLeading with authenticity, compassion, and curiosity About your host: Lindsay Yellin Lindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others. ✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call  ✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowth  About Abe Lopez: Abe Lopez is a queer Latino creator who discovered his life's work by following what made him come alive - from plus-size modeling to award-winning social entrepreneurship to hosting Recess with Guncle Abe, a show teaching kids emotional health through joy. As managing partner of Lightward Inc alongside his husband Isaac, he helps build consciousness-first technology while proving that neurodivergence (ADHD/OCD) can be an asset to visionary partnership rather than an obstacle to overcome.  He's been recognized by President Clinton, Sesame Street leadership, and Schmidt Futures, but his real metric is simpler: creating permission infrastructure so others can discover they're allowed to thrive exactly as they are. Whether he's on camera, in the gym, or building the next iteration of what's possible, Abe moves from a single question: **What if this could feel good *and* work brilliantly?** First-generation college student turned barrier-breaker, he's living proof that "more than you know how to know of" is actually accessible. Find Abe on Instagram @abelopez, on Tik Tok @imabethebabe, and on YouTube Recess with Guncle Abe Check out Abe’s AI app Yours at yours.fyi Yours is a private workspace where you and Lightward AI work on your reality-generator together. Days turn over, conversations deepen, and what carries forward isn't history - it's the living resonance between you.

    1h 1m

  4. JAN 12

    15. Values Before Goals: How to Lead Yourself with Clarity This Year (Espresso Shot)

    As we step into a new year, many of us feel pressure to set goals, make plans, and figure everything out quickly. In this solo episode of Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay Yellin invites you to slow down and return to what matters most before doing anything else. Values. Values are not aspirational. They are not what we think we should care about. They are the deeply held beliefs that describe who we already are. When we live out of alignment with them, we feel frustrated, depleted, or disconnected. When we live in alignment, decisions become clearer and leadership becomes more authentic. In this episode, Lindsay shares why values are the foundation of self leadership, how they shape your leadership style whether you realize it or not, and how to uncover and define your own values in a way that feels real and usable.  This episode is the first in a series of short, focused solo conversations designed to strengthen your leadership foundation and help you lead with greater clarity, resilience, and integrity in the year ahead. Episode Highlights Why values matter more than goals at the start of a new yearWhat values actually are and what they are notHow misaligned values create frustration, burnout, and tensionUsing values as a compass for decision making and leadershipHow values shape your leadership style and personal brandWhy values evolve and how to stay in relationship with themHow to narrow your values to what truly matters nowA simple process to uncover and define your valuesLiving in integrity by aligning values, choices, and actionsAbout your host: Lindsay Yellin Lindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others. ✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call  ✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowth

    29 min

  5. JAN 5

    14. Rewriting the Rules: Courage, Self-Trust, and Leadership Beyond the Box with Lindsey Simmons

    What happens when you stop trying to fit into a box and finally give yourself permission to be all of who you are? In this episode of Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay Yellin sits down with Lindsey Simmons, founder of Linda in HR, fractional talent leader, career coach, stand-up comedian, avid hunter, fly fisher, and door mother at New York’s iconic MOTHERDISCO. Lindsey’s story is a powerful reminder that identity is not linear and leadership is not about perfection. It is about self-trust, resilience, and choosing courage over familiarity. Together, Lindsay and Lindsey explore what it really takes to navigate layoffs, career pivots, entrepreneurship, and identity shifts without losing yourself in the process. They talk candidly about grief, nervous system regulation, asking for help, redefining success, and why familiar discomfort often keeps us stuck. This conversation is for anyone questioning their next move, navigating career uncertainty, or craving permission to evolve. Episode Highlights Why “containing multitudes” is a leadership skillHow a layoff became a catalyst for reinventionFamiliar discomfort vs meaningful discomfortThe power of reframing without toxic positivityWhy you don’t get unless you askLetting go of people pleasing and external expectationsEntrepreneurship, risk tolerance, and trusting yourselfFilming a reality show for entrepreneurs and what it unlockedPractical job search and recruiting insights for today’s marketHow to protect your energy while navigating a toxic or uncertain workplace About your host: Lindsay YellinLindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others.✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: ⁠https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/...✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflod...About Lindsey Simmons:Founder of Linda in HR, providing Fractional Talent Leadership, Recruitment consulting and career coaching. Avid hunter, angler and board member of Juliana's Anglers & Sporting Club. GMHC & BTLM Volunteer. Dog mom to Wendell. Writer, Comedian, and Door Mother @ Motherdisco Find her on Instagram @linda.in.hr or at her website https://www.lindainhr.com/

    1h 3m

  6. 12/15/2025

    13. How to Stop Waiting to Be Chosen and Start Choosing with Purpose with Lauren Fondriest

    What if your dating life changed the moment you changed the way you led yourself? In this week’s Unfiltered Leadership episode, Lindsay sits down with Women’s Dating Coach Lauren Fondriest for a powerful conversation about self leadership, self love, and dating with intention. Lauren supports high achieving women who feel stuck in today’s dating world. Her approach is rooted in purpose, values, and agency. Instead of waiting to be chosen, she teaches women how to choose from a grounded place of worthiness and clarity. Together, Lindsay and Lauren explore: Why so many successful women struggle in dating How hyper independence can block connection The difference between intuition and fear How to build self trust and discernment while dating The role of embodiment and regulating your nervous system Why values are the foundation of aligned partnership How external opinions and projections shape your dating decisions What it looks like to stop settling and start choosing How to prepare for dating in the new year with practical, grounded stepsIf you want to redefine what dating can look like in 2026 and call in a relationship that expands you, this episode is a beautiful place to begin. About your host: Lindsay Yellin Lindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others. ✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: ⁠https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call?month=2025-11⁠ ✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: ⁠https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowth⁠ About Lauren Fondriest Lauren Fondriest is a certified coach with years of experience coaching executives and teams at EY and Fortune 500 companies. After experiencing years of dating disappointment herself, she applied her own coaching tools to change how she showed up in love—and it worked. Now in a joyful, aligned marriage, Lauren supports other ambitious women in doing the same. As a Women’s Dating Coach, Lauren’s coaching style is strategic, affirming, and purpose-driven: she helps women date like they mean it. Connect with Lauren on Instagram: https://instagram.com/laurenfondriestLearn about dating coaching: https://laurenfondriest.com/

    54 min

  7. 12/08/2025

    12. Stop Playing It Safe: Own Your Story and Build Your Brand with Jamie Ratermann

    In this episode of Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay is joined by brand and business coach Jamie Ratermann for a powerful conversation about personal branding, authenticity, leadership, and redefining what “professional” really means today. Jamie shares why the old model of professionalism no longer works, how to become memorable in any room, and how to take ownership of your personal brand by starting with introspection, identity, and values. Together, they explore how vulnerability builds connection, why leaders need to get off the pedestal, and how to stop letting others define who you are. If you have ever felt lost, overlooked, or unsure of how to “show up” in your career or business, this episode will help you reclaim your voice, your story, and your power. Episode Highlights: Why the old definition of “professional” is outdated How to become memorable at work and in your industry The difference between being perceived vs defining your own identity Why your personal brand starts with your values, not your job title How vulnerability builds trust and connection Why being “adaptive” can backfire if it becomes your whole identity How to gather data and understand how people actually perceive you The risk of letting others define your strengths and role Why your brand must evolve with you The first steps to taking control of your personal brand How leaders can use authenticity to inspire and motivate Creating your life instead of reacting to other people’s expectations About your host: Lindsay Yellin Lindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others. ✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: ⁠https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call?month=2025-11⁠ ✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: ⁠https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowth⁠ About Jamie Ratermann Jamie Ratermann is a brand and business coach based in NYC who helps entrepreneurs create unforgettable brands that naturally attract and unlock the flow of sales. She blends marketing psychology, identity work, and brand strategy to help founders show up as their most genuine selves and attract their best-fit clients in the process. Through her programs and podcast, she inspires creative leaders to release limiting beliefs, step fully into visibility, and build businesses rooted in both impact and joy. Listeners can explore her Money Mastery Academy (https://www.jamieratermann.com/money-mastery-academy) , a six-month blueprint for standing out, attracting sales, and building a six-figure business by intention. They can also join Rising Influence (https://www.jamieratermann.com/drop-in-content-planning-sprints), her creative community for visibility and content growth, with 50% off their first content sprint using code UNFILTERED. You can learn more about Jamie and get in touch with her at: www.jamieratermann.com Instagram: @jamieratermann https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamieratermann/ Check out her free resource: Personal Brand Builder https://jrcc.kit.com/a5977cb160

    54 min

  8. 12/01/2025

    11. Wisdom, Kindness, and Leadership That Transforms with Skip Lineberg

    This week on Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay sits down with Skip Lineberg, host of The Main Thing Podcast, lifelong learner, mentor, former CEO, and one of the most grounded and kindest leaders you will ever meet. Skip has recorded more than 130 wisdom conversations and believes that true leadership is built through curiosity, humility, and kindness. Together, Lindsay and Skip explore the wisdom that shapes us, the lessons that transform us, and the courage it takes to stop living for others' opinions. In this heartfelt and deeply human conversation, they dive into: What it means to live today, not someday How to stop being a football of others opinions Why wisdom is earned in the messy middle The power of grief, presence, and letting sorrow do its work How leaders build fullness from the inside out Lessons from Skip’s mentor, John Wells Jr., including the phrase that changes every meeting How kindness becomes a legacyThis is an episode for anyone craving grounded leadership, meaningful stories, and permission to live in alignment with your values. Pour a mug, settle in, and enjoy this rich conversation. About Skip Lineberg: Skip Lineberg learned business, management and marketing at General Electric. He parlayed that experience into the founding of marketing communications firm, Maple Creative, where he led the firm as CEO and Chief Creative Officer from 2001 to 2010. He presently works for Vandalia Health as its digital strategy manager. Skip is an Honors Program graduate of West Virginia University (B.S. Industrial Engineering) and the GE Management Institute at Crotonville. Skip is co-author of the book, “Effective Immediately – How to Fit In, Stand Out and Move Up at Your First Real Job.” Published by Random House in 2010, the book is in its third printing.  He’s also the founder and host of the popular show “The Main Thing Podcast.” Skip publishes a monthly newsletter offering wisdom lessons and stories for personal-growth oriented subscribers. While podcasting is his passion, Skip’s purpose is teaching. He views every role and opportunity from the perspective of a coach and mentor. He resides in Charleston, West Virginia with wife Lisa and two college-aged children. http://TheMainThingPodcast.com About your host: Lindsay Yellin Lindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others. ✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: ⁠https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call?month=2025-11⁠ ✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: ⁠https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowth⁠

    58 min
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Most leadership content skims the surface: buzzwords, checklists, quick wins. Unfiltered Leadership goes deeper: who you are, what you stand for, how you show up. Hosted by Lindsay Yellin, executive leadership coach, coffee enthusiast, and former ad VP, this show is for leaders ready to trade fear for possibility. Each week: real, unfiltered conversations + practical tools to lead with clarity, courage, and connection. Because leadership isn’t just deliverables, it’s who you are when it counts. Grab your mug and join us.

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