265. Holiday Check-In: Your Health, Wealth & Worth with Nancy Griffin
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This holiday season, we’re inviting you to pause, breathe, and check in with yourself — because ...
264. Unlocking Neurodiverse Brilliance — Empathy, AI & Real Support with Derek
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Derek, an educator at heart whose life journey—rooted in autism, ADHD, and dysl...
263. How to D.R.E.A.M. Your Way to Wisdom with Lori Pappas
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, we meet Lori Pappas, one of the first female com...
262. Awakening Ancestral Wealth — Turning Wounds into Power with Michelle Jeovanny
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Michelle Jeovanny — a renowned spiritual life coach, mentor, channel, and succe...
261. Trust Yourself — Pathfinding for the Modern World with Hillary Spiritos
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Hillary Spiritos (Millennial) — a pathfinding coach and founder of Bat Outta...
260. Life’s Too Short to Act Normal — The Wild, Witty Journey of Sue Hincenbergs
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Girl, Take the Lead! — the podcast where we share real, raw, and remarkable stor...
259. Speak Before It Feels Comfortable — Finding Your Voice with Salvatore Manzi
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Girl, Take the Lead! — the podcast where we explore real, raw, and remarkable st...
258. The Heart of Story — Sarah M. Eden on History, Hope, and the Art of Romance
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Girl, Take the Lead! — the podcast where we share real, raw, and remarkable stor...
257. The Heart of Fairtrade — Leading with Purpose and Presence with Arisbe Mendoza
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Girl, Take the Lead! — the podcast where we share real, raw, and remarkable stor...
256. The Power of a Careerquake — Turning Loss into Leadership with Uma Thana Balasingam
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Girl, Take the Lead! — the podcast where we share real, raw, and remarkable stor...
255. Go Be Great: Irma Neal on Resilience, Bullies and Chaos
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Girl, Take the Lead! — the podcast where we share real, raw, and remarkable stor...
254. Rita Lussier on Love, Loss, and Rediscovering Yourself
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Girl, Take the Lead! — the podcast where we explore the real, raw, and remarkabl...
253. We Got This: Thriving Through Cancer, Grief, and Community with Elissa
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode of Girl, Take the Lead!, I sit down with Elissa Kalver, Millennial autho...
252. Rewriting Memories, Rekindling Connections with Amy Weinland-Daughters
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Girl, Take the Lead! — the podcast where we share real, raw, and remarkable stor...
251. Permission to Be You: Embracing Passion and Purpose
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author, Boomer, and CEO of Purpose Linked Consulting, Alaina Love, is a nationally recognized leade...
250. Empowering The Next Generation Girls to Lead with Mary Jane Strom
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Mary Jane Strom, the CEO of Girl Scouts Northern California since April 2025. Mar...
249. Give Up to Grow – Overcoming Fear, Limiting Beliefs, and Taking Control with Lana Shepard
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lana Shepard, Boomer, business coach, author, and financial literacy advocate, joins us to explore m...
248: When Pleasing Hurts: Healing the Mother-Daughter Dynamic
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Katherine Fabrizio, Boomer, psychotherapist with 35 years of experience, joins us to explore the oft...
247. Beyond the Budget: Leading Yourself to Money Freedom
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Veronica Deraleau—financial coach, Army veteran, fintech leader, opera singer (!), and author of M...
246. Centering Energy, Claiming Power, Creating Legacy
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sylvia Rohde-Liebenau, executive coach, author, and global change agent, joins us to explore what it...
245. “Leadership Begins with Me”: Nicole & Beth’s Intentional Leadership Playbook
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership isn’t just about guiding others—it starts with leading yourself. In this lively and i...
244. Busy Is a Four-Letter Word: Peggy Sullivan on Reclaiming Your Life
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peggy Sullivan, author of Beyond Busyness: How to Achieve More with Less, joins us for a refreshing ...
243. 36 Years Unbroken: Judy Henderson’s Journey of Grace and Strength
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Judy Henderson and Jimmy Soni join us for a deeply moving conversation about resilience, forgiveness...
242. Why Compassion and Empathy Are Leadership Superpowers
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Carlough, seasoned executive, leadership coach, and author of Six Pillars of Effective Leadershi...
241. What We Learned from COVID: Truth, Trauma, and Transformation
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michele Weldon, Boomer, award-winning author, journalist, and emerita faculty member at Northwestern...
240. From Funk to Freedom: Emotional Healing & Breakthrough Coaching with Molly Smith
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Molly Smith – a Gen X Breakthrough & Emotional Wellness Coach, best-selling author, and f...
239. Confidence, Courage, Action: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kayla Logue, a bestselling Millennial author, keynote speaker, and founder of the nonprofit Move Int...
238. From the Slopes to the Struggle – Athena Brownson on Resilience, Reinvention, and the Power of Passion
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Athena Brownson, a Millennial light bearer, embodies resilience like few others. Once a professional...
237. Entrepreneurship Isn’t Optional Anymore: The New Survival Skill in the Age of AI
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy D. Love, Gen X, is a nationally recognized business strategist, entrepreneur, and AI education a...
236. Lead Yourself First: Emotional Mastery and the Power of Reflection
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valarie Sandjivy, GenX, is an adaptive leadership mentor and business coach with over 20 years of ex...
235. Lead Yourself First: Elisabeth White on Empathy, Emotion & Empowerment
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elisabeth White, Millennial, is an Agile (and coffee) aficionado with a passion for people and trans...
234. Talents, Passion, and Poison Ivy: From Experience to Entrepreneurship
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Zavelson, GenX, is a corporate finance escapee, turned serial entrepreneur, former professor o...
233. Joy Is My Job: Creating a Ripple Effect with Lisa Even
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Lisa Even – Millennial Leadership Coach, Author, Keynote SpeakerIn this uplifting episode, ...
232. Rethinking Trauma: From Shame to Healing Through Empathy and Voice
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Hillary Cauthen, Millennial, is a clinical sport psychologist based in Austin TX. Hillary was a ...
231. Master the ‘It’ Factor: Self-Belief, EQ, and Transformational Leadership
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nada Lena Nasserdeen is an internationally acclaimed thought leader, visionary, and advocate for per...
230. Mothers’ Day Movement 2025: Supporting Family Promise
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eva Hausman, Silent co-founder of the Mothers’ Day Movement (MDM) joins to remind us that $35B a...
229. She Belongs: Empowering Girls to Lead with Confidence and Courage
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Madison Kosh, Millennial, is the Senior Director of Program and Training at Girl Scouts, Heart of Ce...
228. Managing Up Without Selling Out: Emotional Intelligence & Self-Leadership with Nejat Abdurahman
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nejat Abdurahman, Millennial, is a Keynote Speaker, the Author of The Art of Managing Up, and founde...
227. Drive Isn’t a Flaw: Virginia Frischkorn on Alignment, Resilience & Reinventing Connection Through Events
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Virginia Frischkorn, Millennial, Founder and CEO of partytrick.com is an award-winning former event ...
226. Interview Like a Pro: Bring the Energy, Tell Your Story with Impact, and Own Your Brand
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jenn Hahn, Millennial, joins us and is the Founder & CEO of J Recruiting Services, a niche recru...
225. Unlocking Influence: Reciprocity, Authority, and the Psychology of Yes
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tara Landes, GenX, has been the secret weapon hundreds ofsmall businesses leaders have used as they ...
64. Mobbing: Have You Heard of the Term?
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While researching Ep 53 about Bullies Yo found and read thebook Mobbing, Emotional Abuse in the Amer...
224. Women in Leadership: Changemakers Wanted to Rise Up!
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Danaya Wilson, Millennial, author of Changemakers Wanted aimed at women’s empowerment. Danaya is t...
223. Thought Habits, Boundaries & Resentment: Breaking Free with Amy Kemp
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Kemp, Gen X, is the owner and CEO of Amy Kemp, Inc., and joins us to talk about her book, I See ...
222. Resilience & Justice: Brigette Panetta’s Journey Through Adversity
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brigette Panetta, Millennial, advocateand ambassador for Media.com, joins us to talk about her real-...
221. From Goo to Growth: Redefining Transformation
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Burr, Gen X, author of Butterfly Goo:TheDown and Dirty Truth About Transformation, joins us t...
220. The Biz Hippie’s Guide to Money, Relationships & Self-Worth
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scarlett Stanhope, Gen Z, is an abundance coach who helpsothers own their worth and change their min...
219. Positude in the Face of Cancer: Laura Lang-Ree’s Story of Strength
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura DeKraker Lang-Ree, Gen X, is a cancer mom and advocate for parents of children with cancer. Sh...
218. Permission Granted: The Joyful Art of Delegation and Time Freedom
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Molly Rose Speed, Millennial, is the visionary behind the Virtual Assistant Academy and founder of V...
217. A Plate Full of Wisdom: Pancakes, Mentorship, and Life Lessons with Susan L. Combs
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Susan L Combs, Gen X, is the founder of Pancakes for Roger, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation dedic...
216. Navigating Career Stages: Growth, Core Values, & Grace with Lisa-Maree Blumenfeld
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa-Maree Blumenfeld, GenX, joins us to talk about career stages, value alignment, and planning. Sh...
215. Exploring Mel Robbins’ Let Them Theory as a Way to Live with Love & Intentionality
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special episode of “Girl, Take the Lead!”, we celebrate our 3rd anniversary by divi...
214. Daring to Thrive: Lessons on Breaking Chains and Reimagining Potential with Dima Ghawi
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dima Ghawi, Gen X, joins us for this episode. She is Middle Eastern in her genes, American in her he...
213. Understanding Crisis, Trauma, Healing, and Growth with Dr. Kate Flynn, The Crisis Coach
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Flynn, Millennial, is The Crisis Coach with a PhD in Developmental Psychology. After navigating...
212. Understanding Ourselves Through Talk: A Conversation with Dr. Amanda Kenderes
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Amanda Kenderes, author of the book, “Talk Types: How What We Say Reveals Who We Are” joins ...
211. The Universe Within: Aligning Resolutions, Goals, Intentions, and Joy
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Statista Consumer Insights survey of 1,050 U.S. residents revealed that the top response regarding...
210. Remembering Jimmy Carter: A Legacy of Peace, Music, and Leadership
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the news of President Jimmy Carter’s passing, I felt it was important to pause and reflect on...
209. The Light We Carry Together: Rituals That Celebrate Unity and Joy
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Traditions remind us of the universal need to connect and find meaning. They ground us in a fast-mov...
208. Gift Guide for the Heart & Mind: Top Reads from Girl, Take the Lead!
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have been so blessed to have had some amazing authors as guests. As a way to celebrate this we wa...
207. Building Meaningful Friendships: Overcoming Loneliness and Finding Joy with Ziem Nguyen Neubert
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ziem Nguyen Neubert, Executive Director of Project Cornerstone at the YMCA of Silicon Valley, joins ...
206. The Procrastinator's Guide to a Stress-Free Holiday Season
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So today we’ll talk a bit about procrastination during the holidays and its link to stress and ove...
205. Resilient Leadership and Gender Norms: Insights from Lisa DeFrank-Cole
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa DeFrank-Cole, Gen X, joins Yo who talks with us about resiliency and other important traits...
204. Acts of Kindness: Celebrating Giving Tuesday
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Giving Tuesday is December 3, 2024 and we wanted to share some ideas for organizations you might wan...
203. Embracing Conflict: Transforming Tension into Growth with Judy Bornstein
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Judy Bornstein, Boomer, joins me to discuss conflict – whoa! Judy is the Founder of C Suite Resolu...
202. Love Mondays Again: Tammy Alvarez’s Guide to Career Transformation
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tammy Alvarez, Gen X, joins Yo to discuss her new book, Escaping the Career Trap, Transform Your Apa...
201. The Broken Rung and Beyond: Women’s Roadmap to Leadership, A Discussion with Drew Turner
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Turner, Millennial, joins Yo to discuss the McKinsey Women in the Workplace 2024 – the 10th A...
200. Multi-Generational Reflections: What Would You Tell Your 20-Something Self Today?
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've hit a milestone, 200 episodes, and we're doing something special - this episode is a compilati...
199. Career as a Launch Pad: Lata Hamilton on Crafting a Life in Alignment
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lata Hamilton, Millennial, returns to the show to discuss her new book, Pioneer Your Career Change, ...
198. Healing and Rebuilding: Managing Political Stress After the Election, Part 2 of 2
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our previous episode we introduced Rich Hanson, Drew Westen and Amy Chua, experts in political an...
197. Navigating Political Anxiety: Mindfulness, Tribalism, and Emotional Triggers Before Election Day. Part 1 of 2.
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In many of our past episodes we’ve uncovered aspects of emotions that can come up when we’re str...
196. Avatar-Led Learning: Revolutionizing Emotional Intelligence Training by Innovating Difficult Conversations
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Janine Klein, CEO & Co-Founder, and Andrea Canny, Actor & Interactive Learning Specialist, o...
195. Jimmy Carter’s Enduring Legacy: Peace, Music, and Leadership
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month we’ve been talking about grief and this episode could be an example of anticipatory gri...
194. From Grief to Enlightenment: Ellyn Katherine Shamalov on Healing, the 7 Life Lessons, and Manifestation
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ellyn Katherine Shamalov, Millennial, joins us to discuss a bit more about loss, grief, separation, ...
193. Grief Explored: Emotional Complexity, Healing, with Insights from David Kessler’s Finding Meaning and Other Experts We Love.
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So we like to cover books and have guests on the show to talk about emotions so we can be better lea...
192. The LadyShark Mindset: Abundance, Bravery, and Confidence with Chrissy Grigoropoulos, Esq.
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chrissy Grigoropoulos, Esq., Millennial, is a self-made millionaire and author of the book, LadySha...
191. The Art of Storytelling: Building Abundance Through Personal Narratives with Andrea Sampson
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Sampson, Boomer, joins us to talk about storytelling and the importance it has for building a...
190. Wealth, Resilience, and Abundance: Insights from Scott Galloway and The Nancy Walton Laurie Leadership Institute of Chi Omega
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month we’re all about Abundance and this episode continues the conversation by doing two thin...
189. Abundance Awaits: Insights from Deepak Chopra's Inner Path to Wealth
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode kicks off our theme for the month, Abundance, with a book by the same name, Abundance, ...
188. Legacy of Courage: Celebrating Fearless Women of the 2024 Olympics
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve been covering stories about fearless leadership for August and this is our final episode. I ...
187. Redefining Influence: Lida Citroën’s New Rules for Real Leadership
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lida Citroën, Boomer, joins us to talk about her new book, The New Rules of Influence – How to Au...
186. The Fearless Woman Who Dares: Kamala Harris and Her Leadership Style, Insights from Dan Morain’s Kamala’s Way
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month we’ve been covering stories about fearless leadership and perhaps like you have been in...
185. Leadership with Heart: Kim Dechaine on Intuition, Self-Awareness, and Mental Wellness
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Dechaine, Gen X, joins us to talk about the fearless face of depression as part 4 of our 4-part ...
184. The Sacred Journey to Authentic Leadership and Gender Equity with Paula Stone Williams
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paula Stone Williams, Boomer, joins us to talk about the fearless face of authenticity as part 3 of ...
183. Flying High: Jane Dyer’s Journey of Fearlessness in the Face of Sexism
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jane (Ballard) Dyer, Boomer, joins us to talk about fearlessness in the face of sexism. Jane is a...
182. From Origin Stories to Empowerment: A Conversation with Fearless Leaders & Authors, Kathy McAfee and Rosemary Paetow.
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy McAfee returns to the show! Yay! She was in Ep 13 where we discussed fearless leadership. She ...
181. Embracing Vulnerability and Courage: Crafting New Identities with Creativity and Care – Let’s Toot Our Own Horn!
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode launches the “Girl, Take the Lead!” Heartfelt Cards & Gifts store located on th...
180. Beyond the Smiles: Exploring the Dangers of Toxic Positivity
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our episode 177 we covered the book, Worthy by Jamie Kern Lima. I’d mentioned my interest in a ...
179. Trauma, Control, and the Journey to Vulnerability, Trust – Insights from Gabor Maté, Daniel Goleman, Brené Brown
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself working for or know a "control freak" – we tend to think th...
178. Self-Care in Times of Change: Anne Shoemaker's Advice on Letting Go of Control
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anne is a career advisor, strategist, and coach for executive and aspiring executive women. She appl...
177. Worthy: Self-Confidence, Self-Worth, and Insights from Jamie Kern Lima’s Book
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our previous episode with Melissa we talked about trauma and if not dealt with can result in bein...
176. Mind Your Own Karma: Melissa Brunetti on Somatic Therapy and Healing
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Brunetti, GenX Certified SMGI® Practitioner, Trauma Healing & Mind-Body Coach with So...
175. Do Things Differently: Alicia Berberich on Transforming Lives Through Self-Care, Manifesting, and Gratitude
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alicia Berberich, GenX Motivation and Manifesting Coach, joins us to talk about how women can care f...
174. Resilience in Focus: Essential Burnout Prevention Strategies – More Insights from Julie Bee’s “Burned"
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Bee, Millennial, joined Yo in Ep. 173 to discuss her new book: Burned, How Business Owners Can...
173. Conquering Burnout: From Recognition to Recovery - Meet the Author: Julie Bee
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Bee, Millennial, joins Yo to discuss her new book: Burned, How Business Owners Can Overcome Bu...
172. Brandy Melville to Facebook: Cultish Traits in Popular Culture – Insights from 'Cultish', Amanda Montell’s book.
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emma and Kiki Canny return to join their mom, Yo, to talk about Cults based on the book, Cultish, Th...
171. Building Connections: Lessons from Chi Omega Sorority Sisters and 'Together' by Vivek Murthy, MD
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a Girl Take the Lead Sound Bite – which is a shorter episode which is a bit more about the...
170. Species Loneliness: Understanding Our Need for Animal Connections – Insights from Richard Louv’s book, Our Wild Calling.
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a Girl Take the Lead Sound Bite – which is a shorter episode which is a bit more about the...
169. Suparna Vashisht: Creating Pathways to Sustainability, Conservation, Gender Equality and Mental Wellbeing
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Suparna Vashisht joins us to talk about her passions: driving social change in the areas of sustaina...
168. Women, Love, and Kindness – The History, Science, and Strategy of Giving.
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is Girl Take the Lead Sound Bite building on our discussion with Heather McLeod Grant in Ep 167...
167. Empowering Women in Philanthropy: Heather McLeod Grant Redefines Traditional Giving
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heather McLeod Grant (GenX), social impact and philanthropy advisor, thought leader, and social entr...