The Confidence Lounge: Where Ambitious Women Come to Build Career Confidence

Elyse Conroy
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Welcome to The Confidence Lounge - the global podcast for building career confidence & success on your terms. Hosted by Elyse Conroy, Confidence Coach and former Fortune 500 Beauty Industry Executive, this show helps ambitious women overcome self-doubt, elevate leadership, and create powerful careers. Expect bold conversations, practical strategies, and real stories to help you stop playing small, own your voice so you can step into your next level. New episodes drop every Monday. Follow now and build the career and confidence you deserve.

  1. 1d ago

    The 4 Most Important Decisions I’ve Made In My Career

    There was a version of me that was exhausted from overthinking every decision. Constantly waiting to feel “ready.” Trying to figure everything out alone. Watching other women grow while convincing myself I needed more time, more certainty, more confidence first. And if I’m being honest… I didn’t realize how much my own patterns were keeping me stuck. Because from the outside? I looked ambitious. High functioning. Successful. But internally? I was still: hesitatingoveranalyzingsecond guessing myselfwaiting for proof before I movedEverything changed when I started making a few very different decisions. Not perfect decisions. Not fearless decisions. Just decisions that slowly changed: ⚡️ how I saw myself⚡️ what I believed was possible⚡️ who I allowed myself to become And looking back now…shifting my focus to these 4 things completely changed the trajectory of my career, confidence, relationships, opportunities, and life. In episode, I’m breaking down these 4 decisions and why I believe these shifts quietly change everything for women who are ready for more. Because sometimes your next level doesn’t require becoming someone else. It requires finally stopping the habits that keep abandoning yourself. Dive in and let me know what you think. LINKS: Join BCA - We start June 10th Connect with me on LinkedIn

    29 min
  2. The Power Of Turning Pain Into Purpose w/Candy Straight

    6d ago

    The Power Of Turning Pain Into Purpose w/Candy Straight

    SHE BUILT IT HER WAY ⚡️EPISODE 3: The Power Of Turning Pain Into Purpose w/ Candy Straight This is conversation about what happens when a woman stops hiding and starts healing out loud. In our final episode of the She Built It Her Way series, I am honored to be joined by Candy Straight - founder of Flamingo Box - a business rooted in hope, humanity, and healing. Through her journey of courageously confronting childhood trauma, learning to receive love, and choosing to heal out loud, Candy transformed her pain into purpose and built a movement dedicated to supporting people through life’s messiest moments. This conversation goes far beyond entrepreneurship. It’s about: ⚡️ reclaiming your voice ⚡️ learning to stop carrying shame that was never yours to hold ⚡️ becoming your own permission slip ⚡️ and realizing that your healing journey may become the very thing that changes other people’s lives too One of the most powerful parts of this conversation is the reminder that healing is not separate from success. In many ways…it becomes the foundation for it. Because when you stop spending your life running from your pain, hiding your truth, or abandoning yourself to survive… You free up energy to finally: ⚡️ create ⚡️ lead ⚡️ be seen ⚡️ use your voice ⚡️ trust yourself ⚡️ and build a life that actually feels aligned Candy’s story is proof that your hardest moments do not disqualify you from impact. Sometimes the very thing you’ve been trying to hide…becomes the thing that sets you free. And sometimes the deepest healing creates the strongest and most successful leaders. This episode is raw, emotional, powerful, and deeply human and honestly, I think it’s one of the most important conversations we’ve had on this show. Let's get into it. LINKS: ⚡️ Shop Flamingo Box: www.flamingobox.co ⚡️ Follow Candy: @flamingoboxco If this episode moved you, inspired you, or reminded you that your story still has purpose…please take a moment to rate, review, and share the show with someone who needs this conversation today. Your support helps us get these stories into more hands, hearts, and homes to show women that they are the greatest gift too.

    44 min

  3. May 20

    The Truth About Healing, Grief & How Hard Seasons Impact Your Career

    I almost didn’t record this episode. Not because I didn’t have anything to say…but because life has completely wiped me out these past few months. And in many ways, this episode is a continuation of a conversation I started earlier this year after releasing ⁠“Building My Biggest Vision In The Hardest Season Of My Life.”⁠ Because the truth is…the hard season didn’t end. It's only gotten harder. Today’s episode is a deep dive into what I am learning about navigating your career in the middle of the hard. I’m talking about: ⚡️ navigating my dad’s declining health ⚡️ why this season has been so much harder than losing my mom ⚡️ the Mother’s Day grief bomb that completely wrecked me ⚡️ the social media detox I needed for my nervous system ⚡️ spraining my ankle and realizing my body was forcing me to slow down ⚡️ and the truth about healing that nobody really talks about One of the biggest things I shared inside BCA recently was this: Healing does not make you immune to pain.Personal development does not exempt you from grief, burnout, heartbreak, fear, uncertainty, or hard seasons.The work changes your capacity to navigate it. Ten years ago, this version of life probably would have destroyed me. Today? It’s still devastating at times but I’m still here. And I think that’s the real work. If you’re in a season where life feels heavy right now, I hope this episode reminds you that you are not failing because things feel hard. You are having a human experience. And if you haven’t listened to the first part of this journey yet, start here first: “The Confidence Lounge” — ⁠Building My Biggest Vision In The Hardest Season Of My Life⁠ AND - If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may need this reminder right now. And if you’ve been loving The Confidence Lounge, rating + reviewing the podcast truly means so much and helps us continue reaching more women navigating career, confidence, leadership, and life.

    42 min
  4. Creating A Life Bigger Than Your Fear w/Melissa Mercedes

    May 14

    Creating A Life Bigger Than Your Fear w/Melissa Mercedes

    ⚡️EPISODE 2 of the She Built It Her Way series is here⚡️ Creating A Life Bigger Than Your Fear w/ Melissa Mercedes This is a conversation on believing in yourself, doing it scared, and creating a life bigger than your fear. Melissa Mercedes went from having zero fashion industry experience to building a luxury fashion brand, walking in New York Fashion Week, styling celebrities like Tyra Banks and Jordin Sparks, and redefining what confidence and inclusivity look like in fashion. But this episode goes so much deeper than fashion. We talk about: ⚡️ Trusting yourself before the proof exists ⚡️ Following the pull even when it makes no logical sense ⚡️ Overcoming imposter syndrome ⚡️ Doing the scary thing anyway ⚡️ Divine alignment, self-belief & courageous action ⚡️ Creating what you wish existed in the world This episode is for the woman with a dream in her heart who keeps talking herself out of going for it. Because sometimes the life you’re meant for exists on the other side of one bold decision. LINKS: Instagram: ⁠@melissamercedesofficial⁠ Website: ⁠www.melissa-mercedes.com⁠ If this episode moved you, please share it to your Instagram stories, tag us with your biggest takeaway, and don’t forget to rate + review the show so more women can find these conversations.

    42 min
  5. Reimagining Success Through Survival, Self-Belief & Human A-I™ with Christina Langdon

    May 4

    Reimagining Success Through Survival, Self-Belief & Human A-I™ with Christina Langdon

    She Built It Her Way ⚡️ Episode 1: Reimagining Success Through Survival, Self-Belief & Human A-I™ w/ Christina Langdon This episode is an invitation into the kind of success conversation most high-achieving women never get to have. And it’s exactly why I created She Built It Her Way - to bring you behind the scenes with powerful women who didn’t just follow the path…they redefined it. Christina Langdon is one of those women. Powerhouse media executive. Leukemia survivor. Former leader at Martha Stewart Living and CRO of Fast Company. Founder of The Kite. After a life-changing AML Leukemia diagnosis in 2019, Christina didn’t just fight for her life - she redesigned it. Now, she teaches a revolutionary philosophy called Human A-I™ - blending awareness and imagination to help high performers break free from the all-or-nothing trap and build success that doesn’t come at the cost of their health, happiness, or identity. This conversation is for the woman who has achieved so much and still finds herself quietly asking, “Is this it?” For the woman who’s burned out from overworking, overthinking, and over-proving and is ready for a new way. We talk about:⚡️ Redefining success after survival⚡️ The hidden cost of high achievement⚡️ Scaling your life and business by scaling your mind⚡️ Building power without self-abandonment Because Christina is living proof of this truth: You don’t have to sacrifice yourself to succeed. And you’re allowed to build it your way. Listen now + tell me what hit you the hardest. Connect with Christina: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/christinalangdonbosslady/⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinalangdoncoachconsultant/⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠https://www.christinalangdon.com/⁠⁠ 📖 Book: For Success Sake⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Success-Sake-Extraordinary-Possibilities-Leadership/dp/B0BTKSQX9P⁠⁠ ☀️ Sunday Sunshine (her newsletter):⁠⁠https://christinalangdon-my-success-school.ck.page/7130a66f1d⁠⁠

    47 min

  6. Apr 27

    Making Powerful Decisions Without Second-Guessing Yourself Using AI

    You’re not stuck because you don’t know what to do. You’re stuck because every option feels heavy… Every choice feels like it's do or die… And your brain won’t let you land. So you loop. You overthink. You second-guess. You ask 5 people for advice and still don’t decide. And while you’re sitting in confusion - your life stays exactly where it is. This episode is for the woman who: ▪️ Replays decisions over and over in her head ▪️ Fears making the “wrong” move ▪️ Delays big decisions because they feel too overwhelming ▪️ Knows she’s capable but doesn’t trust herself in the moment I’m sharing the easy to apply decision making formula I have been using with ChatGPT to navigate some of the hardest decisions of my life. This is my unexpected tool that’s helping me move from spiraling → certainty. No fluff. No pretending this is easy. Just a real conversation about what it actually takes to decide when the stakes feel high. ⚡️ If you’ve been stuck in your head lately - this is your episode. Listen now. PS: If you loved this episode, take 30 seconds to leave a 5-star rating and review. It helps more women find the show and get the tools they need to thrive in their careers ⚡️ If we’re just meeting, I’m Elyse Conroy - confidence coach and career strategist for ambitious, high-achieving women.You can learn more about me at www.soulmakeup.com, and come say hi on LinkedIn and Instagram - I’d love to connect with you!

    28 min

  7. Apr 20

    The Real Reason Smart Women Hide Their Biggest Dreams

    The Confidence Lounge: Where Ambitious Women Come to Build Career Confidence

    26 min

  8. Apr 13

    10 Red Flags Your Job Is Toxic (And What To Do About It)

    You’re not burned out. You’re not “too sensitive.” You didn’t suddenly lose your confidence. You might be in a toxic job. And the hardest part? It doesn’t always look obvious. It looks like:– Sunday anxiety that ruins your entire day– Overthinking every message before you send it– Crying in your car…then pulling it together for the meeting– Feeling like you’re constantly proving yourself– Watching your health, energy, and confidence slowly decline In this episode, I’m breaking down the red flags I see in high-performing women every single day - especially in the beauty industry. And the one no one talks about enough: ⚡️Psychological safety⚡️ Because most women think they’ve lost confidence… When in reality, they’ve been operating in environments that never felt safe to begin with. We’re also getting real about: ⚡️ The cost of staying⚡️ How to know when it’s time to leave⚡️ What a “green flag” job actually looks like⚡️ And how to start creating your exit plan This episode was inspired by so many of my clients who are really going through it right now… and honestly, if this is hitting for you too - it’s not random. If this hit you, don’t just listen - share it with another woman who needs to hear this.

    25 min
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Welcome to The Confidence Lounge - the global podcast for building career confidence & success on your terms. Hosted by Elyse Conroy, Confidence Coach and former Fortune 500 Beauty Industry Executive, this show helps ambitious women overcome self-doubt, elevate leadership, and create powerful careers. Expect bold conversations, practical strategies, and real stories to help you stop playing small, own your voice so you can step into your next level. New episodes drop every Monday. Follow now and build the career and confidence you deserve.

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