The Bold Lounge

Leigh Burgess

Everyone has a bold story, and every story is important. This podcast presents bold stories that will inspire and enable you to free your own boldness. There is a continuum of boldness where each of these stories belongs. From true vulnerability and service to making the tough choices and taking the big leap, each episode will feature an extraordinary journey of hope and perseverance. So tune in and take your seat at The Bold Lounge, the place where bold stories are freed. 

  1. 1 天前

    Erin Gallagher: The Hype Effect- When Bold Women Rise Together

    Send us a text  About This Episode  In this episode, we sit down with Erin Gallagher, CEO and founder of Hype Women and author of Hype Women: Breaking Free from Mean Girls, Patriarchy, and Systems Silencing You, to explore how courage often begins quietly: choosing yourself, trusting your gut, and protecting the space you fought to create. Erin shares her journey from burnout, unpacking how to rebuild identity, reconnect with intuition, and transform anxiety into agency through presence and small, practical steps. We discuss redefining rest as a strategic resource and the power of “community by design,” where a true hype woman celebrates your wins and shows up with action. This conversation invites you to question old paths, create intentional circles, and make one small shift toward a truer, bolder life, and then share it with a friend who hypes you too.    About Erin Gallagher  Erin Gallagher is the CEO and Founder of HYPE WOMEN, an inclusive ecosystem hyping women to remember who the they are; author of Hype Women: Breaking Free from Mean Girls, Patriarchy and Systems Silencing You; host and co-producer of the Hype Women Podcast; and creator of the global Hype Women Movement and “The Fairway” - a dinner series and membership invested in networthing for women.    Additional Resources  Website: hypewomen.com Facebook: @ErinGoGallagher  Instagram: @erin.gallag.her LinkedIn: @ErinFGallagher  Support the show -------- Stay Connected www.leighburgess.com Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Leigh on Instagram: @theleighaburgess Follow Leigh on LinkedIn: @LeighBurgess Sign up for Leigh’s bold newsletter

    48 分鐘

  2. 10月9日

    Natalie Benamou: Boldly Designing What’s Next

    Send us a text About This Episode In this episode, Natalie Benamou, bestselling author and HerCsuite founder, explores how she transformed a 30-year career in the trade show industry into a purpose-driven portfolio business helping executive women step into board roles, launch ventures, and rediscover their strengths. She unpacks what it takes to design a meaningful next chapter: clarifying values, asking for help, finding community, and simplifying with courage. Natalie also opens up about caregiving, burnout, and resilience, offering wisdom on how to keep choosing what matters. The episode also features her new book, The Power of What’s Next: Bold Moves by Design, a collection of inspiring stories from women who prove that possibility has no age limit. Tune in for an honest, energizing conversation about reinvention, purpose, and what it means to boldly design what’s next.   About Natalie Benamou Natalie Benamou, MBA is a bestselling author, strategic growth connector, speaker, and Founder of HerCsuite®, the Portfolio Career Company for Executive Women. After generating over $110 million in revenue in the trade show industry, Natalie launched HerCsuite® to help women make their next bold move, whether that’s landing a board seat, launching a business, or building a purpose-driven company. She’s passionate about empowering women to feel valued and supported as they step into new chapters. Natalie also serves as President of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit revolutionizing the way women experience healthcare and improve their health outcomes. She is a serial podcast host and her second podcast is a top 25 podcast with over 220 interviews with amazing women leaders.   Additional Resources LinkedIn: @NatalieBenamou Follow HerCsuite on LinkedIn  Support the show -------- Stay Connected www.leighburgess.com Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Leigh on Instagram: @theleighaburgess Follow Leigh on LinkedIn: @LeighBurgess Sign up for Leigh’s bold newsletter

    32 分鐘

  3. 10月6日

    Michele Aikens: The Bold Reinvention- Redefining Your Worth

    Send us a text About This Episode Michele Aikens, CEO and lead coach at ClearSight Coaching and Consulting, shares her journey through reinvention, reminding us that worth is not tied to a title. With over 30 years of experience in leadership and communication, Michele reframes fear, identity, and purpose through science-backed insight and storytelling. Together, we explore how to listen to your inner compass, how to treat reinvention like an experiment, and why your natural strengths deserve full credit. If you have ever wondered what is next for you, this conversation offers grounded guidance, new perspective, and the courage to act.   About Michele Aikens Michele Aikens is the CEO and Lead Coach of Clear Sight Coaching & Consulting Inc., with over 30 years of experience in leadership development, communications, and team dynamics. She combines strategic vision with empathy to guide leaders through transformation, drawing from her background as a storyteller, playwright, and author of five books, including the inspiring Consider The Possibilities: Pursuing What Matters Most. With degrees in organizational leadership and religious studies, Michele brings both practical insight and purpose-driven focus to her work, helping clients find the courage and clarity to pursue what matters most.   Additional Resources Website: clearsight-coach.com Instagram: @ClearSightChicago LinkedIn: @MicheleAikens Support the show -------- Stay Connected www.leighburgess.com Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Leigh on Instagram: @theleighaburgess Follow Leigh on LinkedIn: @LeighBurgess Sign up for Leigh’s bold newsletter

    38 分鐘

  4. 9月25日

    Lorraine K. Lee: Bold Presence- Mastering Your Influence

    Send us a text About This Episode  Lorraine K. Lee, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and LinkedIn Top Voice, reveals how cultivating an unforgettable presence can transform a career. Through her professional experience at LinkedIn, Lorraine K. Lee discovered that advancement depends not only on hard work but on how and where you are seen. Drawing from her book Unforgettable Presence, she shares the EPIC framework (Experiences, Personality, Identity, Community) to help professionals authentically showcase their strengths, plus strategies for virtual visibility through her “TEA METHOD” for video presence. Lorraine K. Lee reframes LinkedIn as a vital virtual office where first impressions are made, and encourages starting small and staying consistent to build influence that feels genuine and sustainable.   About Lorraine K.  Lee Lorraine K. Lee is a keynote speaker and the best-selling author of Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Catapult Your Career. She also teaches popular courses at Stanford Continuing Studies and LinkedIn Learning. She is passionate about empowering leaders to elevate their presence, influence, and impact. Her frameworks have been adopted by globally recognized organizations like Zoom, Amazon, Cisco, and McKinsey & Company. Lorraine is recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice with hundreds of thousands of followers, and previously spent over a decade as a founding editor at companies including LinkedIn and Prezi. Her insights are featured in top media outlets including CNBC, Bloomberg, and Fast Company.   Additional Resources Website: lorraineklee.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lorraineklee  Learn more about her book: unforgettablepresencebook.com Get bite-sized career tips: lorraineklee.com/subscribe Lorraine’s LinkedIn Learning: lorraineklee.com/linkedinlearning Support the show -------- Stay Connected www.leighburgess.com Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Leigh on Instagram: @theleighaburgess Follow Leigh on LinkedIn: @LeighBurgess Sign up for Leigh’s bold newsletter

    44 分鐘

  5. 9月18日

    Rupal Patel: Boldly Leading with Who You Truly Are

    Send us a text About This Episode Former CIA officer turned award-winning entrepreneur Rupal Patel redefines boldness as “being who you are, no matter the context.” In this episode, she shares lessons from intelligence work and executive leadership on embracing uncertainty and leading with identity. Drawing from her book From CIA to CEO, Rupal explains how to start small, avoid perfectionism, and live an “absolute life” guided by personal values instead of comparison. Tune in to learn how integrity and incremental action can become your boldest strategy.   About Rupal Patel Rupal Patel’s dynamic career has spanned CIA operations and global business leadership. As a decorated CIA officer, she advised Four-Star Generals and supported the U.S. President. After earning her MBA, she built an award-winning business and became a sought-after speaker, executive advisor, and consultant for Fortune 500 firms. Named “One of the Most Influential Women of the Year” and a SUCCESS Magazine Changemaker, her work has been featured in major media outlets and taught in elite MBA programs. She also serves in pro bono leadership roles, authored the best-selling book From CIA to CEO, and her TED talk explores the power of “owning your weird” to unleash personal excellence. Additional Resources Website: rupalypatel.com Instagram: @rupalypatel LinkedIn: @RupalPatel Support the show -------- Stay Connected www.leighburgess.com Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Leigh on Instagram: @theleighaburgess Follow Leigh on LinkedIn: @LeighBurgess Sign up for Leigh’s bold newsletter

    41 分鐘

  6. 9月12日

    Dave Gieselman: Bold Breakthroughs- Unlocking Flow State and Peak Performance

    Send us a text Content Warning: mention of substance use About This Episode In this episode, former chef turned performance strategist Dave Gieselman shares how he broke free from cycles of chronic stress and discovered the power of flow state. Drawing on lessons from SEAL teams, extreme athletes, and his own shift to breathwork and nervous system mastery, Dave reveals why most professionals rarely reach peak performance and how to change that. He offers simple, science-based practices to quiet the inner critic, overcome resistance, and unlock focused, high-level performance in work and life.   About Dave Gieselman Dave Gieselman is a former chef who now works as a performance strategist, helping high achievers who are stretched thin and ready to build more capacity. With over 20 years of experience in leadership and personal development, he draws on breathwork, neuroscience, and flow principles to help people regulate their nervous systems and escape the cycle of chronic stress. His approach is shaped by real experience in high-pressure environments and focuses on practical tools. People work with him when they’re ready for clear, grounded, lasting change. This is applied physiology for individuals who want to feel better and lead more effectively.   Additional Resources Website: ConnectToFlow.com LinkedIn: @DaveGieselman Instagram: @daveg_limitless Register for a FREE Limitless Flow Breathwork Session (Promo Code: BOLD1): ConnectToFlow.com/breathwork Support the show -------- Stay Connected www.leighburgess.com Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Leigh on Instagram: @theleighaburgess Follow Leigh on LinkedIn: @LeighBurgess Sign up for Leigh’s bold newsletter

    37 分鐘

  7. 9月5日

    Kelley Tyan: Redefining Bold- Choosing Faith Over Fear

    Send us a text Content Warning: cancer diagnosis About This Episode What happens when faith becomes your lifeline through life’s greatest challenges? Seventeen years after surviving breast cancer, Kelley Tyan transformed her journey into a catalyst for bold living. In this conversation, she shares how choosing faith over fear anchors her life and work as a transformational coach, bestselling author, and speaker. We explore her three-pillar approach of faith, fuel, and fitness, her SIMPLIFY framework for living with purpose and avoiding burnout, and her newest venture, a podcast with her daughter that turns vulnerability into healing. Whether you are facing health struggles, career obstacles, or seeking greater alignment, Kelley’s story offers both inspiration and practical tools for your own climb.   About Kelley Tyan Kelley Tyan is a powerhouse speaker, bestselling author, and transformational coach dedicated to helping high-achieving women overcome obstacles, build resilience, and lead with confidence. With a background in business, fitness, and personal development, she empowers women to unlock their full potential in life, leadership, and wellness. As a keynote speaker and mentor, Kelley teaches women how to navigate challenges with strength, develop a winning mindset, and take bold action toward their goals. She is the bestselling author of Addicted to the Climb and The ONE Prayer, and the co-host of the inspiring, faith based podcast, Chosen by Jesus which she created with her daughter.    Kelley’s own journey—from battling breast cancer to becoming a 4X National Bikini Champion—has shaped her mission to help others rise above adversity and create lasting transformation. She has been featured on ABC, iHeart Media, Cornerstone TV Network, Life Today with James Robison, Atlanta Live, and in publications such as Link2Us, Aspiring Magazine, and Thrive Today. Through her mentorship programs, speaking engagements, and leadership coaching, Kelley provides practical strategies for personal growth, mindset shifts, and achieving success in business, faith, and life. Her message is simple: Resilience is built through action, confidence is developed through challenge, and true success comes from leading yourself first.   Additional Resources Website: kelleytyan.com Free Download: A Guide for Living Courageously: kelleytyan.com/start-here Instagram: @kelleytyan YouTube: @ChosenByJesus-CBJ Linkedin: @KelleyTyan Support the show -------- Stay Connected www.leighburgess.com Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Leigh on Instagram: @theleighaburgess Follow Leigh on LinkedIn: @LeighBurgess Sign up for Leigh’s bold newsletter

    29 分鐘

  8. 8月27日

    Rachel Druckenmiller: Bold Enough to Show Up & Shine

    Send us a text Content Warning: Pedestrian accident/vehicle collision, severe injury recovery About This Episode What happens when you stop muting yourself? Rachel Druckenmiller went from a shy, guarded kid to an award-winning keynote speaker, leadership trainer, and recording artist by daring to show up and let herself be seen. From a bold choir audition in college to leaving her corporate job, and discovering her gift for songwriting, Rachel’s journey shows the power of saying yes to life’s invitations. In this episode, she shares how her VOICE methodology helps others break free from self-silencing patterns, why unmuting ourselves is a gift to the world, and how living with fewer regrets can open the door to purpose, joy, and true expression.   About Rachel Druckenmiller Rachel Druckenmiller is a keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and leadership trainer on a mission to help organizations, associations, leaders and teams unmute themselves and amplify purpose, strengths, and impact. With nearly 20 years of experience, she has been recognized by Smart Meetings as a Best of the Stage Speaker, Forbes as a Next1000 honoree, and Workforce Magazine as a 40 Under 40 Game Changer, Rachel is a change agent whose refreshing perspective has helped her stand out as a leader in her field. Rachel is also a singer-songwriter whose music you can listen to on all music streaming platforms. Her first book will be released in the fall of 2026.    Additional Resources Website: racheldruckenmiller.com Instagram: @unmutedlife LinkedIn: @RachelDruckenmiller Support the show -------- Stay Connected www.leighburgess.com Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Leigh on Instagram: @theleighaburgess Follow Leigh on LinkedIn: @LeighBurgess Sign up for Leigh’s bold newsletter

    42 分鐘
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簡介

Everyone has a bold story, and every story is important. This podcast presents bold stories that will inspire and enable you to free your own boldness. There is a continuum of boldness where each of these stories belongs. From true vulnerability and service to making the tough choices and taking the big leap, each episode will feature an extraordinary journey of hope and perseverance. So tune in and take your seat at The Bold Lounge, the place where bold stories are freed. 

資訊

  • 創作者
    Leigh Burgess
  • 活躍年代
    2022年 - 2025年
  • 集數
    177
  • 年齡分級
    兒少適宜
  • 版權
    © 2025 The Bold Lounge
  • 節目網站
    The Bold Lounge