Queens Lead

Amy Singleton
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Queens Lead is a platform for women to inspire other women. Lead the way by showing others what you do & what sets you apart as an expert! Amy Singleton is on a mission to elevate all those around her. She brings joy & enthusiasm to everything she does. On this podcast Amy is doing 3 things: Highlighting Women who are doing great things in business Tell the stories of women business owners who are impacting their own families, communities & industries. Shining a light on the queens of this world to help them assume their position as the creators, influencers & doers among us!

  1. Queens Who Rise: Turning Pain into Power After Domestic Violence

    06/04/2025

    Queens Who Rise: Turning Pain into Power After Domestic Violence

    In this powerful episode of Queens Lead, Amy Singleton sits down with Nicole Heese, a returning guest, entrepreneur, and now author of A Shadow Called Sunshine. Nicole dives into the deeply personal story that inspired her debut fiction novel—a journey through domestic violence, self-sabotage, and radical self-worth. Together, Amy and Nicole challenge the traditional victim and survivor narratives, shifting the conversation towards personal responsibility, healing, and self-sovereignty. Nicole also reveals how her experiences shaped her approach to ethical sales and marketing, redefining client attraction by focusing on empowerment rather than manipulation. If you've ever felt trapped by past experiences or limiting beliefs, this episode will give you the perspective shift you need to reclaim your power. Plus, get an inside look at how Nicole built a million-dollar business using her Catalyst Marketing method. Tune in and learn how to stop living in the past and start creating the life you truly deserve. 📖 A Shadow Called Sunshine launches on June 3rd—don’t miss it!

    40 min
  2. Owning Your Mental Health Journey as a Queen’s Greatest Asset

    05/14/2025

    Owning Your Mental Health Journey as a Queen’s Greatest Asset

    In this episode of Queens Lead, Amy sits down with creative powerhouse and fellow Okie, Crystal Oakes—founder of Oakes Creative House. From discovering her love for design in high school to running a successful boutique agency, Crystal opens up about the challenges of entrepreneurship, mental health, chronic pain, and navigating life as a high-achieving, type-A mom. She shares how her perfectionism and OCD tendencies shaped her leadership style—and how they nearly led to burnout before she learned how to transform them into superpowers. Amy and Crystal dive into identity, intuition, the pressure of perfection, and how reconnecting with your inner child might be the breakthrough your business and body need. You’ll also hear about Crystal’s free marketing masterclass built specifically for small business owners and the importance of understanding foundational strategy before spending a dime on ads. This one is real, refreshing, and rooted in honesty. Don’t miss it. 📝 Show Notes:In this raw and insightful episode, Amy Singleton interviews Crystal Oakes of Oakes Creative House about: 👩‍🎨 Her early love for order and creativity—and how it shaped her design career 💥 Mental health, chronic migraines, and turning OCD into her entrepreneurial advantage 🧠 Somatic massage, nervous system regulation, and the power of self-advocacy 💻 Why foundational marketing strategy beats shiny-object tactics every time 🧰 Crystal’s FREE Marketing Masterclass for small business owners 👶 Balancing business, motherhood, and mental health without burning out Whether you're building a brand, battling burnout, or searching for the next step in your personal growth—this episode is for you. 🌐 Connect with Crystal Oakes:Website: oakescreativehouse.comFacebook: facebook.com/oakescreativehouseInstagram: instagram.com/oakescreativehouseLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/oakescreativehousePinterest: pinterest.com/oakescreativehouseFree Masterclass: Available via the website or follow Crystal on social for live event access

    45 min
  3. What the Heck is Going on at Work?! A Queens Lead Chat with Katie O’Malley

    05/07/2025

    What the Heck is Going on at Work?! A Queens Lead Chat with Katie O’Malley

    What the heck is going on at work?!On this episode of Queens Lead, Amy Singleton gets real with certified leadership and career coach Katie O'Malley, founder of (en)Courage Coaching. From childhood loss to a corporate identity crisis that sparked a total career pivot, Katie shares how breakdowns can lead to breakthroughs. They talk about how middle managers are not okay, why pizza parties don’t fix burnout, and how women can start reclaiming control of their careers—on their own terms. You’ll also hear about Katie’s upcoming TEDx talk, her mission to transform workplace mental health, and what she really thinks about “work-life balance.” If you’ve ever felt like your job was draining your soul, this episode might be the spark you need to rise, reign, and reclaim your crown. 💬 In this episode: How Katie pivoted from breakdown to boldness. What’s really driving the “WTF is going on at work?” vibes. Why leadership coaching isn’t just for execs. The hidden cost of neglecting middle management. Shifting from burnout culture to people-first performance. Real talk on “work-life balance” vs. integration. Katie’s TEDx prep, and her insights on reclaiming clarity, courage, and control. 🌐 Connect with Katie O'Malley: Website: encouragecoaching.org LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kateomalley Instagram: instagram.com/encouragecoachchicago 🌟 Rate & Review:Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. 📢 Connect with Amy:To learn more about Amy, hire her to speak at your event, or work with her team on your marketing, visit www.amysingleton.net.

    52 min
  4. Breaking Cycles & Building Resilient Teams with Marisol Solarte-Erlacher

    03/26/2025

    Breaking Cycles & Building Resilient Teams with Marisol Solarte-Erlacher

    In this powerful episode of Queens Lead, host Amy Singleton sits down with Marisol Solarte-Erlacher, a renowned trauma therapist, leadership coach, and expert in building resilient teams. Marisol shares her incredible journey—from growing up with teenage parents to becoming a sought-after speaker and consultant. She dives deep into how past trauma shapes our professional and personal lives, how leaders can create supportive workplace cultures, and why resilience is the key to navigating challenges. Marisol also opens up about her transition from private therapy to coaching organizations, her experiences with burnout, and the lessons she’s learned in redefining her identity beyond her career. If you're ready to embrace change, build resilience, and lead with authenticity, this episode is for you! 🚀 Plus, Marisol has a free resource to help leaders assess their teams’ well-being—don’t miss it!

    35 min
  5. Designing a Life You Love: Financial Freedom & Well-Being with Jeanette Lowry

    03/19/2025

    Designing a Life You Love: Financial Freedom & Well-Being with Jeanette Lowry

    On this episode of Queens Lead, Amy Singleton sits down with transformational coach Jeanette Lowry to discuss the power of breaking limiting beliefs, rewriting old paradigms, and designing a life of financial and personal freedom. Jeanette shares her journey from unexpected entrepreneurship to empowering women with the tools they need to build residual wealth, take control of their well-being, and escape the cycle of hustle culture. Tune in to learn how to pivot your mindset, break through generational money patterns, and create a thriving business that aligns with your values. Whether you're a business owner, a woman seeking financial independence, or someone looking to break free from outdated beliefs, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Don’t miss this empowering conversation about stepping into your full potential and leading a life you truly love! 📝 Show Notes:👑 From Retired to ReignitedJeanette Lowry shares her journey from building a business that sustained her for 20+ years to coming out of retirement to help women gain financial freedom and reclaim their time. 💡 Pivoting Mindsets & Breaking ParadigmsJeanette explains the importance of rewriting childhood paradigms around money, success, and health. She shares how many women are unknowingly trapped in limiting beliefs passed down through generations. 💪 The Power of Health & NutritionJeanette talks about how changing her diet and focusing on well-being transformed her life. She emphasizes the importance of eliminating processed foods, detoxing, and nourishing the body for optimal performance. 🚀 Leveraged Income vs. Hustle CultureWhy trading time for money keeps many women stuck—and how learning to create leveraged, residual income can be the key to financial freedom and flexibility. 🧠 Interrupting Negative Thought PatternsJeanette walks through how to recognize and disrupt negative self-talk, including using physical techniques like snapping a rubber band or verbal pattern interruptions to shift into a new mindset. 🔥 Creating a Life You LoveJeanette's mission is to help women design a life they love—where they can thrive financially, physically, and emotionally. She shares how she helps women find confidence and break free from traditional employment structures. 📌 Jeanette’s Free Resources & Coaching ProgramsJeanette offers free masterclasses, coaching programs, and a paradigm-shifting workbook to help women transform their mindset and financial future. 🌐 Connect with Jeanette Lowry:🔗 Website: www.JeanetteLowry.com📌 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/JeanetteLowry📌 Facebook: facebook.com/jeanettebaacklowry📌 Instagram: instagram.com/JeanetteLowry11📌 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/JeanetteLowry 🎁 Free Resources:📌 Rewriting Money & Health Paradigms: jeanettelowry.com/paradigm-opt-in📌 Transform Your Pantry for Better Nutrition: jeanettelowry.com/lead-magnet-pantry

    35 min
  6. Building a Business That Supports Your Life: The VA Queen, Evonne Barrier

    03/12/2025

    Building a Business That Supports Your Life: The VA Queen, Evonne Barrier

    Ever feel like you’re stuck between needing help in your business but not knowing if you can afford it? Meet Evonne Barrier, CEO & Founder of Barrier Consulting, a virtual assistant agency helping entrepreneurs scale efficiently. In this episode, Amy Singleton and Evonne dive into her journey from the restaurant industry to entrepreneurship, the hard pivots she made, and how a dream of traveling in an RV led to her creating a thriving business. She shares powerful insights on when to hire help, how to delegate tasks effectively, and why automation is the first step to freedom before outsourcing. Plus, Evonne reveals why so many entrepreneurs are burning out before they even give themselves a chance to succeed! If you’re feeling overwhelmed but don’t know where to start, this episode is for you. Learn how to reclaim your time, structure your business for success, and step into your role as the CEO of your life! 📌 Tune in and discover:✅ How to determine the right time to hire a VA✅ Why systems & automation should come before delegation✅ The surprising case study of a business that grew 109% by outsourcing✅ How hiring a VA can actually increase your bottom line✅ The mindset shift that freed Evonne to pivot and follow her passions 👉 Don’t miss this conversation with a true Queen who’s flipping the script on how we scale our businesses!

    33 min
  7. Rise Up & Lead: Unshakable Confidence & Growth with Nada Nasserdeen

    02/26/2025

    Rise Up & Lead: Unshakable Confidence & Growth with Nada Nasserdeen

    What’s holding you back from stepping into your power? Confidence? Fear? Self-doubt? In this episode of Queens Lead, host Amy Singleton welcomes Nada Lena Nasserdeen, a two-time TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and Founder & CEO of Rise Up For You. With a powerful soft skills framework and a mission that spans 50+ countries, Nada has transformed over 100,000 lives by teaching professionals how to embrace confidence and lead with unshakable self-worth. Nada shares her personal journey, the science of confidence, and the critical leadership lessons that can help YOU unlock your full potential. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or just looking to reclaim your power and purpose, this episode is your blueprint for success. 🚀 Take Nada’s Confidence Quiz & Start Your Transformation! → www.riseupforyou.com/confidencequiz 👑 Ready to RISE? Hit play now! 📜 Show Notes:  🔥 In this episode of Queens Lead, Amy Singleton sits down with Nada Lena Nasserdeen, internationally acclaimed thought leader, two-time TEDx speaker, and Founder & CEO of Rise Up For You. Nada shares her journey from overcoming personal obstacles to transforming over 100,000 lives through leadership and empowerment. Together, Amy and Nada dive into:✅ How confidence and self-worth shape leadership and business success✅ The Rise Power Up Method and how it’s empowering individuals in 50+ countries✅ The importance of soft skills in professional growth✅ Why self-doubt holds women back—and how to rise above it If you’ve ever struggled with confidence, leadership, or stepping fully into your power—this episode is for YOU! 👑✨ 🎧 Tune in now and start your journey to personal & professional greatness! 🌐 Connect with Nada Lena Nasserdeen:Website: www.riseupforyou.comPersonal Website: www.nadalena.comConfidence Quiz: www.riseupforyou.com/confidencequizFacebook: www.facebook.com/RiseUpForYouInstagram: www.instagram.com/nadalena_riseLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nadalena

    45 min
  8. Queens of Confidence: Redefining Self-Worth with Karianne Munstedt

    01/08/2025

    Queens of Confidence: Redefining Self-Worth with Karianne Munstedt

    On this episode of Queens Lead, Amy dives into an inspiring conversation with Karianne Munsteadt, a transformative portrait photographer and motivational speaker. Karianne shares her profound journey of overcoming body image struggles and finding empowerment through photography. Together, they unpack the stages of body image—from self-doubt to self-love—and discuss how societal pressures and personal experiences shape our perceptions. Karianne introduces innovative tools like her "Unfiltered" photo sessions and confidence quizzes to help women embrace their authentic selves. Whether you’ve struggled with body acceptance or want to inspire others to reclaim their confidence, this episode offers actionable insights and powerful encouragement. Don’t miss Karianne’s advice on fostering self-love and the power of mirror work to reframe how we see ourselves. Tune in and be empowered to lead with authenticity and grace! In this empowering episode of Queens Lead, Amy Singleton sits down with Karianne Munstedt, a portrait photographer, author, and confidence mentor. Karianne shares her transformative journey from corporate America to discovering her passion for capturing the essence of women through photography. Together, they delve into the importance of confidence, redefining self-worth, and the role of photography as a medium for personal empowerment. Karianne opens up about her past struggles with self-confidence and how these challenges inspired her to help other women see their beauty and strength. She discusses her signature coaching approach, which combines professional photography with confidence mentoring, allowing women to embrace their authenticity both in front of the camera and in their lives. Amy and Karianne also explore societal pressures on women, the courage it takes to embrace vulnerability, and how Karianne’s “Body + Business Confidence Score Quiz” is helping women uncover and reclaim their power. Whether you're looking for inspiration to take your business to the next level or a reminder of your inherent worth, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to hear how Karianne is building confidence, one portrait and one story at a time! 🌐 Connect with Karianne Munstedt: Website: kariannemunstedt.com/speakerBody + Business Confidence Quiz: kariannemunstedt.com/body-business-uncover-your-confidence-scoreFacebook: facebook.com/KarianneMunstedtPortraitInstagram: instagram.com/kariannemunstedtLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kariannemunstedtYouTube: youtube.com/c/KarianneMunstedtPinterest: pinterest.com/KariMunPortrait

    51 min
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Queens Lead is a platform for women to inspire other women. Lead the way by showing others what you do & what sets you apart as an expert! Amy Singleton is on a mission to elevate all those around her. She brings joy & enthusiasm to everything she does. On this podcast Amy is doing 3 things: Highlighting Women who are doing great things in business Tell the stories of women business owners who are impacting their own families, communities & industries. Shining a light on the queens of this world to help them assume their position as the creators, influencers & doers among us!

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  • Creator
    Amy Singleton
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    133
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © @2022QueensLeadPodcast
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    Queens Lead