Loud & Lifted

Betsy Hamm

A women in leadership show with real tools for career growth, visibility, and executive presence. Loud & Lifted is a female leadership podcast hosted by former CEO Betsy Hamm. We flip the script on what it truly takes for women to thrive at work—beyond slogans. Expect raw conversations and 10-minute Quick Lifts with actionable playbooks on authentic leadership, navigating change, overcoming imposter syndrome, and building sponsors who open doors. No fluff, no fake cheerleading—just practical career advice, stories from women founders and operators, and steps you can use today. If you believe in women supporting women with action, not lip service, you’re in.

  1. Quick Lift: What Young Girls Need Before the Workplace

    39M AGO

    Quick Lift: What Young Girls Need Before the Workplace

    Confidence does not begin when girls become women. It starts much earlier — in the small moments where they are learning whether their voice matters, whether they should speak up, and whether they are capable of leading. In this Quick Lift, we break down the biggest takeaways from our conversation with Sharice Johnson, a youth empowerment leader, mentor, and education administrator at Milton Hershey School. This recap is all about what girls really need from the adults around them — from confidence modeling and leadership practice to mentorship, exposure, and intentional support. We cover: Why confidence needs to be modeled, not just talked aboutHow girls build leadership through repetition and practiceWhy it matters when adults recognize potential earlyHow exposure helps girls see bigger possibilities for themselvesWhy mentorship is really about consistently pouring into someoneIf we want stronger women leaders tomorrow, this episode is the reminder that it starts with how we support girls today. Links: Full episode

    8 min
  2. How to Build Confidence and Leadership in Young Girls

    APR 30

    How to Build Confidence and Leadership in Young Girls

    Confidence does not suddenly show up in adulthood. It starts much earlier — and so does leadership. In this episode, we sit down with Sharice Johnson, a youth empowerment leader, mentor, and education administrator at Milton Hershey School. With two decades of experience helping young people build confidence, leadership skills, and voice, Sharice shares what girls really need from the adults around them — and why this work matters long before they ever enter the workplace. We cover: how confidence is modeled before it is taughtwhy repetition and practice help girls build leadership skillshow mentorship can change a young person’s trajectorywhy exposure to different people and opportunities matterspractical ways women can support girls in their own families and communitiesIf we want stronger women leaders in the future, this conversation makes one thing clear: it starts now. Chapters 00:00 — Why Kids Belong in This Conversation 02:10 — Who Is Sharice Johnson? 04:05 — From Service to Student Leadership0 6:20 — Leadership Starts Earlier Than We Think 08:45 — Confidence Is Built, Not Given 11:30 — Setting the Foundation for Young Girls 14:05 — Mentorship Changes Everything 17:20 — Giving Kids Real Responsibility 20:10 — What Young People Actually Need From Us 23:00 — Helping Kids Feel Seen 26:15 — Women Leaders Have a Role to Play 29:05 — Advice for the Next Generation 31:20 — The Foundation Starts Now

    33 min
  3. Quick Lift: How Women Build Confidence and Reinvent Themselves

    APR 23

    Quick Lift: How Women Build Confidence and Reinvent Themselves

    Confidence rarely shows up first. It gets built in the smaller moments—through reps, discomfort, and the decision to move before we feel fully ready. In this Quick Lift, we unpack the biggest takeaways from our conversation with Jeannie Zappe, from building confidence in small steps to learning how to challenge the story we tell ourselves. Her story is bigger than swimming or reinvention. It is about how women build courage in real life. We cover: why confidence is built before the big moment ever comeswhy waiting to feel 100% ready keeps us stuckhow to shift from worst-case thinking to possibilitywhy reinvention is not recklesshow “What if I can?” can change the way we moveIf we’ve been hesitating, overthinking, or talking ourselves out of something bigger, this one is the reminder to take the next step.

    7 min
  4. What If I Can? Confidence, Courage, and Reinventing Your Life

    APR 16

    What If I Can? Confidence, Courage, and Reinventing Your Life

    What happens when a woman decides it is not too late to do something bold? In this episode, we sit down with Jeannie Zappe — coach, speaker, lifelong swimmer, and open water athlete — to talk about confidence, courage, optimism, and what it really looks like to reinvent yourself in midlife. From leaving a stable 20-year IT career to swimming the English Channel, Jeannie shares how small acts of bravery build real confidence over time. This conversation is such a good reminder that confidence is not something you magically have. It is something you build by saying yes, stretching yourself, and choosing a better story than fear. In this episode, we cover: ▪ why confidence is built through action, not waiting until you feel ready ▪ how to start small when you want to take a bigger risk ▪ the power of optimism and the stories we tell ourselves ▪ why women need to stop leading with “what if I can’t” ▪ what it looks like to reinvent your life and career at any age ▪ how support systems help us do brave things If you have been craving a change, second-guessing yourself, or waiting for the “right time,” this episode will give you the push to think bigger. Links: The Eternal Optimist Loud & Lifted

    40 min
  5. Quick Lift: Managing Gen Z at Work | 5 Practical Takeaways for Leaders and Parents

    APR 9

    Quick Lift: Managing Gen Z at Work | 5 Practical Takeaways for Leaders and Parents

    Gen Z is getting a lot of attention at work right now — and not always for the right reasons. In this Quick Lift, we break down five of the biggest takeaways from the conversation with Dr. Andrea Mata, including what managers are getting wrong, where parents may be overcorrecting, and what Gen Z can do to stand out in a crowded workplace. This is not a lazy generational rant. It is a practical recap on expectations, accountability, coaching, and the skills young employees need to succeed. We cover: ▪ Why labeling Gen Z is lazy leadership ▪ What “high expectations with high support” actually looks like ▪ Why coaching is often smarter than constant turnover ▪ The parenting shift that may be hurting resilience ▪ What Gen Z can do right now to build a stronger reputation at work Links Full episode Dr. Andrea Mata

    11 min
  6. Why Gen Z Is Struggling — and What Managers and Parents Need to Do Differently

    APR 2

    Why Gen Z Is Struggling — and What Managers and Parents Need to Do Differently

    Gen Z is getting talked about a lot right now — especially at work. But instead of just complaining about this generation, this episode asks a better question: what’s actually going on, and what do we need to do differently? In this conversation, Dr. Andrea Mata shares why many Gen Z employees are not broken, but under-equipped, and how that changes the way leaders and parents should respond. We get into the impact of parenting, the cost to companies when young employees are unprepared, and how managers can do a better job setting expectations, giving feedback, and building the skills Gen Z needs to succeed. In this episode, we talk about: Why Gen Z may be struggling with professionalism, communication, and accountability at workThe idea that young employees need skills development, not just criticismWhat high expectations and high support actually look like in leadershipWhy parents need warmth and connection plus clear expectations and consequencesHow businesses can better support, coach, and retain Gen Z employeesIf you lead people, parent teens, or are just trying to make sense of what’s changing in the workplace, this one is worth the listen. Chapters 00:00 Why Gen Z is getting fired so fast 04:57 What leaders are getting wrong 06:33 High expectations + high support 08:10 Professionalism, dress, and showing up 10:09 The entitlement conversation 12:02 Why coaching beats firing 15:07 How long to give someone to improve 16:03 Advice directly for Gen Z 20:43 Building a better Gen Z personal brand 23:13 Phones, distraction, and lack of awareness 27:28 What parents need to do differently 34:49 Final advice for managers and parents Links: Dr. Andrea Mata Fortune Article: Bosses are Firing Gen Z Grads just months after hiring them

    37 min
  7. Stop Leaving Money on the Table

    MAR 26

    Stop Leaving Money on the Table

    In this Quick Lift, we are pulling out the biggest takeaways from the conversation with Bhavana Smith, founder of Until There Are Nine — and this one is for every woman who has ever worked hard, taken on more, stayed loyal, and still felt underpaid or overlooked. We talk about why so many women leave money on the table, not because they are not capable, but because they were never taught how to advocate for themselves clearly and confidently. From negotiating a new offer to asking for a raise or promotion, Bhavana shares practical advice on timing, visibility, and how to make a fact-based case for your value. If you’ve ever assumed your work would speak for itself, this episode is your reminder that sometimes your voice has to speak too. In this Quick Lift, we cover: ▪ Why hard work alone does not guarantee better pay ▪ How to stop treating compensation like an emotional conversation ▪ Why timing matters more than most people realize ▪ How to build visibility without feeling like you’re bragging ▪ The power of asking better questions — and saying less after the ask Links Full Original Episode Until There Are Nine

    8 min
  8. The Salary Talk Every Woman Needs to Hear

    MAR 19

    The Salary Talk Every Woman Needs to Hear

    Why do so many women work harder… and still end up underpaid? In this episode, Betsy sits down with Bhavana Smith, founder of Until There Are Nine, to talk about negotiation, self-advocacy, promotions, and the quiet ways women are taught to stay grateful instead of ask for more. Bhavana shares the personal experience that changed everything for her — a job conversation that led to an almost 70% increase in salary and sparked the mission behind her work helping women advocate for the pay and recognition they’ve earned. She explains why the gender pay gap is not always about one big obvious moment, but often a pattern: women not negotiating, not understanding pay ranges, not speaking up early enough, or assuming good work will naturally lead to better compensation. Betsy and Bhavana also unpack the role managers play, why timing matters more than people realize, and how visibility across an organization impacts promotions and raises. You’ll Learn Why women often advocate well for everyone except themselves How timing and company context can make or break the conversation Why raises and promotions are often decided before review season How to build visibility without feeling like you’re braggingWhy companies need clearer compensation strategy and transparencyHow to make a fact-based case for more money and growth Links Until There Are Nine Loud & Lifted Podcast

    35 min
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A women in leadership show with real tools for career growth, visibility, and executive presence. Loud & Lifted is a female leadership podcast hosted by former CEO Betsy Hamm. We flip the script on what it truly takes for women to thrive at work—beyond slogans. Expect raw conversations and 10-minute Quick Lifts with actionable playbooks on authentic leadership, navigating change, overcoming imposter syndrome, and building sponsors who open doors. No fluff, no fake cheerleading—just practical career advice, stories from women founders and operators, and steps you can use today. If you believe in women supporting women with action, not lip service, you’re in.

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  • Creator
    Betsy Hamm
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Betsy Hamm 2025
  • Show Website
    Loud & Lifted

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