Wait - What Do You Do Again?

Meghan DeFord
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Hosted by Meghan DeFord, the show blends solo episodes and candid conversations to help women stop performing their lives instead of living them, make clearer decisions, build confidence, and follow through on what they actually want to create lives that feel as good on the inside as they look on paper. Follow along on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @megdeford More at: www.megdeford.com

  1. 2d ago

    You're Not Stuck, You're Disconnected - How to Reconnect With Yourself and Move Forward

    Do you feel ready but stuck, like you just can't figure out where to start , even when you know you're capable of more? In this solo episode, Meghan breaks down why most women who feel stuck probably aren't stuck at all. They're disconnected. In this episode, Meghan covers: What it actually means to be disconnected from yourself and why it's so common for driven womenThe three ways women typically try to "solve" feeling stuck (and why they usually make it worse)Why hustle culture is the worst advice for an already exhausted woman. Yuck, don't do it!How values act as a compass when you feel lost or overwhelmedA simple 10-minute Energy Audit exercise to start reconnecting todayReady to go deeper? Head to Instagram @megdeford and DM Meghan the word "Podcast" to receive the free tool she uses with her coaching clients when they're feeling stuck and disconnected. Next week: Meghan sits down with Amanda Reece, who spent over a decade in debilitating pain, knowing something was wrong but couldn't get treated, before being diagnosed with cervical cancer and stage four endometriosis. They talk about self-advocacy, healing, grief, identity, and why manifestation is really about alignment and action. You don't want to miss it. Connect with Meghan:Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @megdefordwww.megdeford.com

    8 min

  2. Jun 11

    Sarah Hubbard on How Women Can Network with Confidence, Visibility, and Authenticity

    Sarah Hubbard thinks most networking advice is completely backwards. If the word "networking" makes you think of awkward small talk, forced elevator pitches, and collecting business cards you'll never use, this conversation is for you. Sarah is the author of The Intentional Networker and shares a refreshing approach to building meaningful professional relationships that doesn't require becoming someone you're not. We talk about confidence, visibility, introversion, women in business, authenticity, and why the best networking starts with genuine human connection. In this episode, we discuss: • Why most people misunderstand networking• The mindset shifts that make networking easier• How women can show up more visibly and confidently• The stories we tell ourselves about belonging• Sarah's MAP Framework for intentional networking• Follow-up strategies that actually build trust• Why networking is a skill, not a personality trait Whether you're an entrepreneur, a professional looking to grow your career, or someone who breaks into a cold sweat at the thought of a networking event, you'll walk away with practical tools you can use immediately. More about Sarah and to purchase her book, visit: https://sarah-hubbard.com/

    1h 1m

  3. May 28

    "Ready" Is Not a Feeling - Why Your Research, Planning & Vision Boards Might Just Be Avoidance

    "I'm just not ready yet." I used to say this all the time — and it felt responsible and true. But most of the time, it was just fear masquerading as preparation. In this episode of Wait — What Do You Do Again?, I'm talking about why waiting to feel ready is one of the most typical ways smart, kickass women stay stuck. We're breaking down why confidence doesn't come before action and why all the researching, planning, and color-coding of your calendar might actually be avoidance dressed up as productivity. If you've been putting off a career pivot, a hard conversation, a creative project, or just taking your dreams seriously, this episode is for you.

    14 min

  4. Apr 16

    From Morgan Stanley to Energy Healing: Bianca Riemer on Executive Coaching, Energy Healing & Purpose

    What happens when the career that looks perfect on paper no longer feels right? In this episode of Wait... What Do You Do Again?, Meghan DeFord talks with Bianca Riemer, a former top-ranked equity research analyst at Morgan Stanley who left high finance to become an executive coach and pranic healer. Bianca Riemer spent a decade thriving in the fast-paced world of Morgan Stanley before realizing success alone was no longer enough. Today, she helps leaders regulate stress, improve executive presence, and reconnect with purpose through executive coaching and energy healing. In this powerful conversation, they explore burnout recovery, career pivots, nervous system healing, confidence in leadership, and trusting yourself enough to evolve. A must-listen for high achievers ready for their next chapter. Learn more about Bianca's work at: http://biancariemer.com/

    56 min

  5. Apr 9

    Getting LIT Without Substances: Sober Raves, Nervous Systems & Real Joy with Pearl Cicci

    In this episode, we meet Pearl Cicci, somatic health coach and founder of The LIT Rave, for a conversation that completely redefines what it means to feel good. Pearl shares how she incorporates her work as a dietitian and nervous system educator to help people get “LIT” from the inside out by building the capacity to feel, move, and create in a way that actually feels aligned in the body. We dive into Pearl’s sober rave movement - guided dance experiences designed to create the same feelings of connection, joy, and “high” that people often chase through substances… using only what the body can naturally produce. In this episode, you’ll learn: What your nervous system actually does (and how it shapes your behavior)The difference between regulation and capacity and why it mattersSimple tools to shift your state in real time (even in a meeting or grocery store)How movement, breath, and somatic work help you feel and process emotionsWhy feeling “lit” has nothing to do with substances and everything to do with your bodyIf you’ve been doing all the “right” things but still don’t feel like yourself, this conversation will give you a new way to understand what’s going on and how to start shifting it. Because feeling good isn’t something you earn. It’s something your body already knows how to do. Connect with Pearl at: https://www.instagram.com/pearlcicci/

    51 min

  6. Apr 3

    Stop “Bad Date Marketing”: How to Build a Brand People Trust

    What do bad dates and bad marketing have in common? More than you think! In this episode, Meghan sits down with brand strategist Hunter Myers, founder of Verdure Design Co., to unpack why so much marketing today feels transactional, pushy, and disconnected… and what to do instead. From “bro marketing” tactics to customer experience breakdowns, this conversation explores why businesses that focus only on selling are losing trust, and how a human-centered approach to branding creates long-term loyalty, stronger relationships, and sustainable growth. They cover: The concept of “bad date marketing” and how it shows up in your businessWhy customer experience is the real competitive advantageHow to build trust in a world of consumer fatigueThe role of values, boundaries, and alignment in business growthWhy small businesses have a unique opportunity right nowIf your marketing feels forced, inconsistent, or just not working, this episode will shift how you think about connecting with your audience. You can find Hunter on her website and YouTube

    1h 13m

  7. Mar 19

    Why Burnout Isn’t a Workload Problem: Coco Rogers on Leadership, Care, and Crumb Culture

    What does leadership look like in a world obsessed with productivity, performance, and perks? In this episode, Meghan talks with Coco Rogers about her journey from naval officer to entrepreneur, the leadership lessons she kept from the military, and the toxic workplace patterns she had to unlearn. Coco shares her CARE framework, which stands for Clarity, Authenticity, Recognition, and Empathy, and explains why so many organizations are still offering “crumb culture” instead of real trust, support, and sustainable leadership. This conversation explores burnout, boundaries, middle management, community, nervous system regulation, self-worth, and how caring for yourself changes the way you lead others. You can find Coco at https://www.coroconsulting.co/about Books mentioned: Quit Like A Woman, Holly WhitakerRest Is Resistance, Tricia HerseyThe Sugar Jar, Yasmine CheyenneThe Book of Boundaries, Melissa Hartwig Urban

    1h 18m

  8. Mar 5

    Gladys DeClouet on A Layered Life: Breaking Barriers, Leading With Integrity

    In this episode, we meet retired corporate executive and author Gladys DeClouet, whose memoir A Layered Life: Breaking Barriers as a Trailblazing Black Woman in Corporate America shares the truth behind visible success—adversity, resilience, and the pressure of being “the first” in rooms never designed for you. Gladys reflects on leading multi-billion-dollar businesses across the oil and restaurant industries, what it took to stand her ground as the only woman (or only Black woman) in technical and executive spaces, and why inclusive leadership builds higher-performing teams when it’s backed by clear vision, trust, and respect. You’ll also hear her practical “engineering mindset” for navigating challenges, her non-negotiable commitment to integrity, and the lessons she hopes the next generation carries forward. You can learn more about Gladys and get her book at: https://gladysdeclouet.com/

    55 min
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Hosted by Meghan DeFord, the show blends solo episodes and candid conversations to help women stop performing their lives instead of living them, make clearer decisions, build confidence, and follow through on what they actually want to create lives that feel as good on the inside as they look on paper. Follow along on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @megdeford More at: www.megdeford.com

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