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. 5D AGO

    Tom Rath: The Bold Way to Rethink Purpose

    Send us Fan Mail About This Episode In this episode, Leigh sits down with New York Times bestselling author and behavioral researcher Tom Rath to rethink purpose in a more grounded, actionable way. Tom explores why purpose is not one perfect calling or one perfect job, but a daily practice shaped by energy, alignment, contribution, and the small choices we make in the next 24 hours. Tom shares how his research, introversion, and experience living with a rare hereditary cancer condition have shaped his urgency, focus, and understanding of what it means to live boldly. This conversation offers a practical reset for anyone feeling misaligned, distracted, burned out, or ready to move from consuming to creating with greater intention.   About Tom Rath Tom Rath is a #1 New York Times bestselling author whose books include How Full Is Your Bucket?, StrengthsFinder 2.0, Eat Move Sleep, and Life’s Great Question. His work, which blends behavioral research with practical insight, has influenced how organizations and individuals think about performance, wellbeing, and purpose. Tom lives with a rare terminal illness and has written extensively about work, health, and contribution with unusual clarity and urgency.   Additional Resources Website: tomrath.org Instagram: @tomrath_author LinkedIn: @TomRath 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

    47 min

  2. APR 17

    Amy Clark: Unseen Leadership- The Bold Instincts That Shape Your Impact

    Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Executive advisor, coach, and C-suite leader Amy Clark explores the hidden instincts that shape leadership under pressure and often limit growth, culture, and impact. Drawing from Amy’s work on unseen leadership, she unpacks how the need for certainty, control, expertise, and perfection can quietly drive decisions, especially in high-stakes environments. The conversation also dives into culture, decision-making, growth, and Amy’s CARE model: curiosity, adaptability, resilience, and empathy, offering leaders a practical way to lead with greater awareness, humanity, and boldness. Tune in for a thoughtful and practical conversation that will help you lead with more awareness, courage, and impact.   About Amy Clark Amy J. Clark is an executive advisor, coach, and C-Suite executive who has spent more than two decades guiding senior executives and organizations through complex change. Amy helps leaders interrupt the instincts and patterns that limit their impact and activate the strategic capacity to lead inside uncertainty. As the author of the best-selling book Growth Point and co-author of Talent Impact, Amy’s work has influenced leaders across Fortune 500 companies, mission-driven organizations, and emerging enterprises. Today, she partners with executives and teams to redefine relevance, build credibility that lasts, and develop leaders for the business they are becoming, not the one they have been. Amy resides in Middletown, Delaware with her husband, Ken, alongside their forever puppy golden retriever, Max.   Additional Resources LinkedIn: @AmyClark  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

    47 min

  3. APR 3

    Ashley Cheung: A Bold Approach to Purpose

    Send us Fan Mail About This Episode As the founder of a virtual paralegal consultancy, Ashley Cheung shares her personal and professional journey as an entrepreneur and how that has shaped her bold approach to life and leadership. In this conversation, we explore her three-part definition of bold, the mindset shifts that helped her build a specialized business, and the inner work required to trust yourself, navigate uncertainty, and lead with greater purpose. Ashley also shares how creativity, illustrated storytelling, and everyday courage can help us grow in business and in life.   About Ashley Cheung Ashley Cheung is the founder of a virtual paralegal consultancy whose journey from hard-working Asian American immigrant to entrepreneur has shaped a powerful second chapter rooted in purpose, creativity, and impact. In the past five years, she has expanded her work as an author, speaker, mentor, and advocate for others, with a passion for empowering the next generation of leaders to pursue their dreams. Inspired by travel, collaboration, and the opportunity to support women and young creatives, she is committed to building a future where talent thrives and possibility expands.   Additional Resources Website: ashley-cheung.com Instagram: @ashley.cheung.16 LinkedIn: @AshleyCheung 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

    33 min

  4. MAR 27

    Jasmine Moseley Beal: Building a Bold Career on Your Own Terms

    Send us Fan Mail About This Episode In this episode, Jasmine Moseley Beal, an award-winning global learning and talent development leader and CEO of Virtue Key Consulting Group, talks about bold leadership in the real world: career pivots, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and building a career that aligns with your values. We also dive into talent strategy, leadership development, performance management, and the role of AI in HR, including governance, privacy, and using automation to free people for higher-value work. Tune in for practical insights, honest conversation, and the bold encouragement you may need to take your next step forward.   About Jasmine Moseley Beal Jasmine Moseley Beal is an award-winning Global Learning & Talent Development leader and the Founder, President & CEO of Virtue Key Consulting Group, a boutique consultancy helping mid-size to large companies move from chaos into clarity through transformational efforts in performance management, talent management, and leadership development. With 15 years of experience building and scaling talent, performance, and leadership strategies across five continents, Jasmine is known for translating complex people challenges into practical, business-driving solutions. Her expertise spans leadership development, performance transformation, talent strategy, organizational culture, and the future of work making her a sought-after voice for covering workplace trends, employee experience, inclusive leadership, and how organizations can unlock human potential at scale. Based in Richmond, VA and operating globally, Jasmine brings a rare blend of corporate rigor and entrepreneurial insight to every conversation. Her perspective is shaped by real-world transformation experience, a passion for developing leaders who drive impact, and a commitment to equipping organizations for the future.   Additional Resources: LinkedIn: @JasmineMBeal      @VirtueKeyConsultingGroup Instagram: @jasmoseley     @TheVirtueKey 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

    30 min

  5. MAR 20

    Glen Galaich: Bold Thinking on Big Giving & Philanthropy

    Send us Fan Mail About This Episode In this episode, we unpack how private foundations shape giving, influence public priorities, and often operate with limited accountability despite major tax advantages. Joined by foundation CEO and the author of Control: Why Big Giving Falls Short, Glen Galaich explores the 5% payout rule, donor control, “fake rules” in philanthropy, and why so much charitable wealth can sit invested during times of crisis. He also discusses what stronger community engagement and more effective, accountable giving could look like, and how anyone can start by learning more and asking questions. Tune in to better understand how philanthropy really works, challenge common assumptions, and rethink what giving should really mean.   About Glen Galaich Glen Galaich is the CEO of the Stupski Foundation where he oversees large-scale philanthropic investments. He holds a Ph.D. in political science and brings more than 25 years of experience working with major donors, policymakers, corporate leaders, and global philanthropic networks. Previously, he served as CEO of Forward Global, leading a landmark international merger, helped launch the Global Philanthropy Forum, and held national fundraising roles at Human Rights Watch. He is also the host of the podcast Break Fake Rules and the author of the newsletter Who Gives?! and the book, CONTROL: Why Big Giving Falls Short.   Additional Resources  Website: stupski.org LinkedIn: @GlenGalaich 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

    36 min

  6. MAR 6

    Tom Hardin: The Bold Side of Redemption

    Send us Fan Mail About This Episode In this honest and thought-provoking episode, Tom Hardin, known publicly as Tipper X, opens up about the choices, pressures, and personal struggles that led to his role in Wall Street’s biggest insider trading scandal. He shares how ambition, insecurity, and the quiet rationalizations that happen in high-pressure environments can slowly pull someone off course. Tom also reflects on the consequences that followed, from working with the FBI in their investigation to facing the impact on his family and reputation, and what it took to rebuild his life through truth, accountability, and service. This conversation offers powerful insight into ethics, leadership, culture, and the kind of boldness it takes to choose integrity when it matters most.   About Tom Hardin Tom Hardin is a former hedge fund analyst who became one of the FBI’s most significant insider-trading cooperators during the government’s sweeping investigation into Wall Street corruption. Known publicly as “Tipper X,” he wore a wire for the FBI and helped expose widespread misconduct in the hedge fund industry. He is the author of "Wired on Wall Street," a firsthand account of ambition, ethical erosion, and the hidden pressures of the corporate world.   Additional Resources Website: tipperx.com Instagram: @iamtipperx_ LinkedIn: @TomHardin 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

    47 min

  7. FEB 26

    Fiona Macaulay: The Bold Comeback- Turning Failure Into Strategy

    Send us Fan Mail  Content Warning: description of panic attack  About This Episode In this powerful conversation, award-winning social entrepreneur and women’s leadership expert Fiona Macaulay reframes failure as strategic data, not personal defeat. From leading a global network of 25,000 purpose-driven leaders to serving as the Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Georgetown University, Fiona shares practical tools to tame perfectionism, navigate the messy middle, and turn setbacks into momentum. We explore her five failure types, the neuroscience behind small steps and confidence rebuilding, and her 3G Framework (Ground, Gather, Go) to help leaders re-enter the arena with clarity and courage. Whether you are recalibrating, recovering, or simply ready for more, this episode will help you move forward with intention, strategy, and true boldness.   About Fiona Macaulay Fiona M. Macaulay is an award-winning social entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and author who helps Fortune 500 and social impact leaders transform failure into competitive advantage through resilience and strategic risk-taking. A women's leadership expert, she is founder and CEO of the Women for Impactful Leadership Development Network (WILD), connecting 25,000 leaders across 100 countries, and serves as Professor and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business. She has advised JP Morgan, McKinsey, and Microsoft. Recognized among the top 1 percent of U.S. women entrepreneurs, her work has been featured in The New York Times and O, The Oprah Magazine. Fiona lives in Washington, DC, with her husband and daughters.   Additional Resources  LinkedIn: @FionaMacaulay  X: @F_Macaulay  Instagram: @wildinnovators  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

    45 min

  8. FEB 13

    Jane Zimmer: Bold Beauty- Turning Moments into Meaning

    Send us Fan Mail About This Episode In this episode, we sit down with Jane Zimmer, founder of Z’Est, to explore how bold, intentional living transforms ordinary moments into meaningful rituals. Blending leadership, creativity, art, gathering, wellness, and everyday beauty, Jane shares a practical system for clarity, connection, and joy. From go-to hosting tips to the power of handwritten notes to deepen relationships, the message is clear: start small and notice the beauty already around you. Tune in to hear how these intentional acts can help you create lasting beauty and a life you truly want to live.   About Jane Zimmer Jane Zimmer is the founder of Z’Est, a lifestyle brand and philosophy centered on intentional living. Grounded in four pillars: art, gathering, health and wellness, and finding a little beauty in every day, Jane invites people to pause, notice what is already around them, and transform ordinary moments into meaningful rituals. Drawing on her extensive senior-level experience in business, operations, and client strategy, she blends creativity with leadership to help others cultivate clarity, balance, and purpose. Through her artwork, cards, bespoke gifting, and gathering expertise, Jane brings Z’Est to life as a creative brand that curates experiences like the Z’Est Brushstrokes Workshop, connections through her Gathering Table Membership, limited edition watercolor card collections, commissioned one of kind watercolor art and bespoke gifting experiences that are designed to honor the art of daily living.   Additional Resources Website: zesthere.com Instagram: @zest.here3 Pinterest: @ALittleBeautyEveryday LinkedIn: @JaneZimmer 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 min
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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. 

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  • Creator
    Leigh Burgess
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    197
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Bold Lounge
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    The Bold Lounge