Backseat Boardroom

Kellie
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Backseat Boardroom is where real life meets real leadership—no suits, no scripts, no pretending. Hosted by a former executive, this podcast dives into raw conversations, unexpected lessons, and the truth behind growth, identity, and imposter syndrome. No corporate fluff—just honest, unfiltered insights from everyday moments and the people you were meant to meet. Because the best leadership lessons don’t come from the boardroom… they come from the backseat.

Episodes

  1. 18h ago

    The Manager who Missed Doing the Work

    Managing people is exhausting... but not for the reasons you think. When a Home Depot manager got into my car, one conversation about leadership, different personalities, and decision fatigue turned into a reminder that sometimes the hardest part of the job isn't the work—it's the people. Funny, relatable, and honest, this episode explores why leading others can leave you mentally drained... and why deciding what to make for dinner can somehow become the toughest decision of the day.

  2. Jul 8

    Congratulations. Your Bills just got a Raise

    A trip to the dentist turned into an unexpectedly hilarious conversation about raises, inflation, and why getting a 3% increase doesn't feel as exciting as it used to. When your paycheck gets a little bigger, but your bills celebrate before you do, is it really a raise... or just permission to keep up? Funny, relatable, and painfully honest, this episode dives into why employees aren't chasing bigger paychecks as much as they're chasing the feeling of finally getting ahead.

  3. Jun 30

    The Drink, The Russian Song, and the passenger who moved in

    Some rides make you think deeply. Some rides make you question humanity. This one made me wonder if personal space is just a suggestion. 😂 A simple pickup turned into an unexpected adventure involving a front-seat takeover, a surprise concert performance, a song I couldn’t understand, and a moment that made me realize… strangers really do have their own definition of “normal.” Funny, chaotic, and completely unplanned — because sometimes the best stories aren’t the ones that teach you a lesson… They’re the ones you can’t believe actually happened. 🚗💭 Welcome to Rearview Revelations — where the rides are shorter, the stories are stranger, and humanity keeps me entertained. 🎙️

    The Drink, The Russian Song, and the passenger who moved in

  4. Jun 23

    Humiliation- The Original Life Coach

    What happens when a retired physicist from national labs gets in your backseat and tells you that the best way people learn… is by making a massive mistake? This unexpected conversation takes a turn into failure, ego, growth, and why the moments that humble us are often the ones that teach us the most. Because let's be honest… nobody likes being wrong. We avoid it, defend it, and sometimes create an entire argument before admitting, “Yeah… that one was on me.” A funny, honest, and surprisingly deep conversation about what happens when life gives you an ego check—and whether you choose to learn from it.

  5. Jun 11

    The Guy Who Knew Everything

    You know the type—an opinion on everything, an answer for everyone, and enough confidence to power a small city. When one of those guys got in my car, what started as a simple ride turned into a funny and surprisingly insightful conversation about confidence, curiosity, and why the people who know the most are often the ones talking the least. A witty look at ego, expertise, and the difference between sounding smart and being wise.

  6. Jun 8

    I Wasn't Looking to Die Today

    What should have been a routine ride home with a nurse turned into one of the most chaotic road-rage encounters I've ever experienced. One angry driver. One very outspoken passenger. And one Uber driver (me) desperately trying to make it home alive. Funny, ridiculous, and proof that sometimes a stranger's bad day can become everybody else's problem.

    I Wasn't Looking to Die Today

  7. Jun 4

    Google Can't Fix Everything

    A conversation with a mom trying to teach her kids how to learn without a screen sparked a bigger question: Are we getting smarter… or just getting better at finding answers? From libraries and life skills to leadership and critical thinking, this episode explores the difference between knowing something and understanding it—and why curiosity, common sense, and the ability to think for yourself may be more valuable than ever. Funny, thought-provoking, and guaranteed to make you question your relationship with Google.

  8. May 28

    The Promotion He did'nt want

    A man got in my car after getting promoted… and admitted something most people never say out loud: he thought he hated it. What followed was a conversation about success, validation, burnout, and the uncomfortable reality that sometimes we chase things because of what they represent—not because we truly want them. This episode of Backseat Boardroom dives into the difference between achievement and fulfillment, and why some of the most successful people are quietly questioning the lives they built. Funny, honest, thought-provoking… and maybe a little too relatable.

  9. May 19

    Emotional Support EP1

    This one left me staring at the windshield wondering how some people survive daily life unsupervised. The first Rearview Revelations mini drop is short, chaotic, hilarious, and proof that not every passenger brings wisdom… sometimes they just bring concerns.

    Emotional Support EP1

  10. May 19

    Drop The Brick

    A conversation that somehow turned into a hilarious and slightly concerning realization about communication, assumptions, and why people are definitely not hearing each other the same way anymore.

  11. May 12

    Good Luck! Your Trained Now.

    What happened to real training? One ride with an HR professional turned into a deeper conversation about leadership, workplace culture, and why “watch this video and figure it out” has somehow become the modern onboarding strategy. In this episode of Backseat Boardroom, we unpack what happens when development gets replaced with convenience—and why people at work (and in relationships) are starving for real guidance, connection, and support. Funny, sharp, and a little too relatable.

  12. May 6

    Pilot EP - Praised and Underpaid

    This is just a preview of what’s coming—every episode goes deeper, gets funnier, hits a little harder, and leaves you thinking long after the ride ends. Backseat Boardroom is what happens when corporate leadership leaves the boardroom… and gets real in the front seat of a car. Hosted by a former VP turned driver, this podcast unpacks the raw, unfiltered truths strangers reveal during everyday rides—about work, relationships, money, and the chaos of being human. Somewhere between small talk and drop-off, people say what they actually think. And it turns out, the same things breaking us at work… are breaking us everywhere else too. It’s honest. It’s funny. It’s a little savage. And it might hit a little too close to home.

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About

Backseat Boardroom is where real life meets real leadership—no suits, no scripts, no pretending. Hosted by a former executive, this podcast dives into raw conversations, unexpected lessons, and the truth behind growth, identity, and imposter syndrome. No corporate fluff—just honest, unfiltered insights from everyday moments and the people you were meant to meet. Because the best leadership lessons don’t come from the boardroom… they come from the backseat.

Information

  • Creator
    Kellie
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kellie
  • Show Website
    Backseat Boardroom