Shameless Leadership

587: Khalilah Lyons: Candidly Connecting Through Courageous Conversations

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Khalilah Lyons is the founder of Answer the Moment, LLC, as well as a keynote speaker, mentor, advisory council member, thought leader. She is also a...

586: Why You Must Own Your Wins

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I recently made a big, bold move that resulted in a pretty awesome win. I couldn’t decide if I should share this win publicly. It felt a little br...

585: DarNesha Weary: On Building a Business Around Young Black Leadership

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

DarNesha Weary is a Shameless Mom of 2 young adults, the owner of Black Coffee NW, a community leader, an event organizer, a culture shifter, and a ch...

584: 555 Days: An Epidemic of Pandemic Impatience

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I recently completely lost my shit at the bank. Through a series of events that were unexpected and inconvenient, I was unable to get what I needed a...

583: Ruth Soukup: From Hopeless Rock Bottom to Choosing to Live

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

New York Times bestselling author Ruth Soukup is dedicated to helping women everywhere create a life they love, encouraging her more than 1 million su...

582: How I Manage Anxiety #everydamnday

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Last May, as we approached the end of Mental Health Awareness Month, I decided to share my own story around mental health and, specifically, around my...

581: Jessica Frew: Living Boldly Through Marriage, Coming Out, Divorce & Remarriage

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Frew is a wife, ex-wife, mom, stepmom, and BOLD action taker. She has a successful podcast called “Husband in Law” that she records with h...

580: Stop Making Other People More Comfortable

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How often have you made yourself smaller because you didn’t want to make other people feel uncomfortable? You didn’t want to outshine someone, yo...

579: Nicole Lynn Lewis: Navigating College as a Black Teen Mom

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole Lynn Lewis is a mom of 4, a social entrepreneur, and the founder of the nonprofit Generation Hope. As a teen mother, she put herself through th...

578: How to Calm the Chaos & Clutter in Your Head

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The chaos & clutter are real. Not just in our homes, but in our heads, my friends.  As we continue to navigate the most challenging and relentless s...

577: Andrea Owen: Make Some Noise

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Andrea Owen is the author of 3 books, a global speaker, certified life coach, and hell raiser who helps high-achieving women maximize unshakeable conf...

576: Summer Series Wrap Up: Your 3 Next Steps

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How did we get here? 12 weeks ago we kicked off our Lead Like A Mother Summer Series. This was back in June when the world was full of hope and it l...

575: Abby Medcalf: How to Reconceptionalize your Relationship with your Partner

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Abby Medcalf is a Relationship Maven, psychologist, author, podcast host, and Tedx speaker who has helped thousands of people think differently so the...

574: 6 Steps to Turning Your Struggles into Stories of Strength

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if the struggles you shy away from sharing are actually the stories that give way to your superpowers? When we go through hard things, we often w...

573: JoAnn Crohn: Helping Your Kids Build Healthy Friendships

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JoAnn Crohn, M. Ed is a parenting educator and former elementary teacher who helps moms feel confident in everything from raising empowered, self-suff...

572: 8 Steps To Becoming A Better Leader (Part 2)

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Becoming a better leader is a practice that requires thoughtful and intentional action over time. It’s all about how you repeatedly show up, how yo...

571: Sarah Stevens: How to Take Up Space and Love Yourself in the Process

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In 2016, Sarah left a successful, decade-long career in corporate healthcare in favor of work that better aligned with her passion and purpose. After ...

570: 8 Steps to Becoming a Better Leader (Part 1)

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am constantly reminding moms that - even if you didn’t sign up for it - you are already a leader. You lead in your households and in your communi...

569: Shannon Siriano Greenwood: PPD, Medication, and the Truth About Mental Health in Motherhood

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Founder, leader, and community builder, Shannon Siriano Greenwood knows the benefits of building her network with meaningful relationships over bounti...

568: Why Women Shy Away from Leading

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever turned down an opportunity in leadership because you assumed that it would just be too much work? Yeah, me too. Have you ever stopped y...

567: Danielle Silverstein: The Value of Vulnerability in Marriage & Martinis

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Danielle is a mom to three kids and two rescue dogs. She and her husband, Adam, started Marriage and Martinis while going through the most intense, ch...

566: The Pitfalls of Positive Thinking

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It might sound suspicious to you when I suggest there is a downside to positive thinking. But, hear me out…. Positive thinking serves us well when ...

565: Colleen Echohawk: The First Indigenous Woman Running for Mayor in a Major City

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past two decades, Colleen Echohawk has served the most marginalized people living in the Greater Seattle community. As the head of Chief Seat...

564: 5 Ways to Overcome Negative Thought Patterns

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In last week’s podcast episode, I called out your negative thought patterns. These are the thoughts that get stuck in your head and keep you spinni...

563: Cindi Bright: The Color of Courage, Crushing Racism in Corporate America

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cindi Bright is the President of The Bright Group, a management consulting firm focusing on the ecosystems of corporate America impacting and impeding...

562: Acknowledging and Assessing Negative Thought Patterns

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I’m not gonna lie, you might feel totally called out by today’s episode. But I think and hope it will ultimately really help you to see how your ...

561: Mia Hemstad: How To Combat Mom Burnout With Sustainable Self-Nourishment

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mia Hemstad is a wife and a mom of 2 little kiddos. Mia works as a Paid Family Leave and mental health advocate—writing and speaking online and advo...

560: How Your Thoughts Lead To Action (and Inaction)

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You have anywhere from 6,000-60,000 thoughts per day, depending on which research study you trust most.  Let’s just take the low estimate of 6,000 ...

559: Delphine Carter: The Power Moms Bring To Corporate Culture

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Delphine Carter is the Founder and CEO of Boulo Solutions, a career matching service that helps women stay in and return to the workforce. Boulo has n...

558: 5 Steps To Get Out Of Your Own Way

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For the entire month of June, I have been talking about how you might be getting in your own way, why you might be getting in your own way, and how pr...

557: Irina Gonzalez: Managing Sobriety And Anxiety As A New Mom In A Pandemic

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Irina Gonzalez is a Latina, bisexual, sober Shameless Mom. She is also an editor & freelance writer covering parenting, recovery, and Latinx culture. ...

556: How Procrastination & Perfectionism Are Keeping You Stuck

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A couple years ago, I had a major AHA. I was reading Jon Acuff’s book, FINISHED, and he was talking about perfectionism and the connection between ...

555: Laura Cathcart Robbins: Why We Must Make Space For Women's Stories

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Cathcart Robbins is an author, writer, podcast host, mother of Miles and Justin, Hon’s GF, dedicated inclusionist, disruptor, thought leader, ...

554: 5 Reasons You Might Be Getting In Your Own Way

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Last week we kicked off our June theme, Get Out Of Your Own Way, discussing 7 ways you might be getting in your own way. This week we are digging dee...

553: Elizabeth DiAlto: How to Embody Your Wild Soul

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Known for her raw, honest, and grounded approach to self-help and spirituality, Elizabeth DiAlto specializes in helping women embody self love, healin...

552: Summer Series: 7 Ways You’re Getting In Your Own Way

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EEEK!! This is the first week of our Summer Series: Lead Like A Mother! Every Monday this summer, I will be sharing content around how to help you l...

551: Stephannie Weikert: Making Peace With Stress, Surrender & Sexuality

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stephannie Weikert is a Certified Yoga Therapist who teaches smart, capable men and women to manage stress with some of the most fundamental, yet litt...

550: Permission To Bring The Summer FUN

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is your summer planned all around your child(ren)’s fun? When I look at everything we have planned for the summer, it’s clear that this summer (l...

549: Sabrina Torres: Finding Happiness By Losing Her Religion & Owning Her Sexuality

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sabrina Torres stands out in a crowd. With her unique point of view about the power of organic growth, engaging content, bold colors, and coffee (lots...

548: How To Deal With Doubt

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all carry doubt.  Even the most polished and pretty people on the internet. For real. In recent months, a number of people have applauded the way...

547: Jessica Butts: Healing The Hustle

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica is the Creator/CEO of Front Seat Life, Myers-Briggs Expert, Life/Business Coach for Intuitive Women, Author, Keynote Speaker, Podcaster, and F...

546: 3 Reasons Moms Secretly Fear Growth

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s be honest… growth is scary. It involves dancing with the unknown. Yuck, right? I’d rather dance alone in the safe isolation of my bathr...

545: Pauline Cheung: The Cost Of Making Other People Happy

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pauline Cheung is a women’s leadership speaker and coach on a mission to show professional women how to trust their voices and create professional a...

544: Mental Health Awareness Month: My Diagnosis

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this year I received two mental health diagnoses. One did not surprise me at all, but the second did.  I have been processing and thinking t...

543: Trudi Lebron: From Teen Mom Of Two To Activist and Thought Leader

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Trudi Lebron is an entrepreneur, coach, consultant, podcaster, and speaker working with social impact leaders, and transformative coaches who want to ...

542: 3 Simple Ways To Build Brave Boundaries

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I’m not going to pretend that boundaries are easy. They are tricky and sticky and often intimidating. But boundaries are also the KEY to liberating...

541: Alison Tedford: The Intersection Of Identities As An Indigenous, Single Mom With A Disability

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alison Tedford is an author, marketing consultant, and mom from Abbotsford, BC, Canada. Her work has been published on AlJazeera, CBC, Upworthy, and T...

540: 3 Steps To Start Anything

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I don’t want to squash your dreaming. Dreaming is beautiful and powerful and necessary.  But… Sometimes our dreams can be intimidating. We see ...

539: Jessica Sinarski: Shifting Our Kids’ Stories To Help Them Navigate Shame & Worry

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica's superpower is making brain science accessible and entertaining for children and adults alike. She is living this out as a clinical superviso...

538: Pay Attention To Your New Yeses

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Perhaps you’ve noticed that with changing times have come changing needs, changing goals, and changing desires.  With that, perhaps you notice you’...

537: Maya Luque: The Heart Of The Matter: EMDR Through An Adoptee's Eyes

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maya Luque is a strategist. She helps businesses craft smart, perceptive ways of communicating. The focus of her work is to help businesses build st...

536: How Are You Becoming?

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever since I read Michelle Obama’s book two years ago, I have been obsessed with this notion of becoming.  We are always becoming. There is no way...

535: Kim Evey: The Road from Adoptee to Adoptive Shameless Mom

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kim Evey is a Los Angeles-based actor, writer, and stand up comedian. She has appeared in numerous commercials and TV shows, written for children's an...

534: Waiting Is Ruining Your Life

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Sara, I’ve been getting your emails for 7 years and I’m finally ready to sign up for your program.” This is the email I got from a prospectiv...

533: Shannon Kenny Carbonell and Nestor Carbonell: All Is Not LOST

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Shannon Kenny Carbonell grew up in Sydney, Australia, and moved to the U.S at 18 to study acting. After earning a BFA in Theater from The California I...

532: The Gifts of Grief

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, we had to very quickly and unexpectedly say goodbye to our sweet dog of 14 years, Granny Dani. Our hearts are broken.  My husband and I lo...

531: Tiffany Bluhm: Why We Silence Women Who Tell The Truth

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tiffany Bluhm is the author of She Dreams, Never Alone, and her newest book Prey Tell: Why We Silence Women Who Tell the Truth and How Everyone Can Sp...

530: Stop Staying Stuck In These 3 Ways

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you spend a year (or any season of life) worrying about what’s next and wondering how you’ll manage all the things you cannot control, you ar...

529: Angie Trueblood: How To Share Your Stories With The World

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As a podcast visibility expert and host of the Go Pitch Yourself podcast, Angie Trueblood knows that the only 'perfect pitch' is the one that leads wi...

528: 5 Years Of Lessons On Leadership And Motherhood

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

5 years ago today I launched the first episode of The Shameless Mom Academy. To be honest, if it hadn’t been for a pushy coach I would likely still...

527: Racheal Cook: How To Conserve Energy, Set Boundaries And Reject Hustle Culture

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As an award-winning business strategist, host of the Promote Yourself to CEO podcast, and best-selling author, Racheal Cook is on a mission to end ent...

526: 1 Year Into A Pandemic. Moms Are Not Ok.

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I have repeatedly likened our survival of this pandemic to our survival of Newbornland. We have endured a year of uncertainty and upheaval. We have ...

525: Heather Chauvin: Dying To Be A Good Mother

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Heather Chauvin is a leadership coach and strategic parenting expert who helps ambitious women become leaders at work and home. Drawing from her profe...

524: How To Handle Rejection

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

People are going to tell you NO.  You will be rejected. Over and over and over. One of the gifts of being an entrepreneur is that you get rejected so...

523: Nikki Tucker: Why Women Must Be Financially Independent

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nikki Tucker is a 16 year Finance Professional, Divorce Financial Strategist, and founder of The FIIRM Approach. She is also a mom of a teenage boy, p...

522: How To Lean Into the Layers Of Your Identity

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you were to sit down and make a list of all the identities you hold, what would be on your list? I made a quick list recently. I hold the followin...

521: Rho Thomas: Finding Financial Freedom After Incurring 670K In Debt

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rho Thomas is an attorney, mindset strategist, and personal finance coach who believes that true wealth is having control of your time. She helps lawy...

520: How to Restore Hope, Power & Connection A Year Into A Pandemic

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are coming up on a full 12 months of enduring a pandemic that we initially thought would last 2-6 weeks. How are you? No, really? This time is ve...

519: Shaunda Head: Flow, Alignment, and Multi Generational Caregiving

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Shaunda Head is a Shameless Mom to her 2 year old daughter and a Shameless full time caretaker of her 96 year old Granny. She is also an Atlanta-base...

518: 4 Anchors To Keep You Grounded In 2021

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Months of unpredictability, instability, and chaos can leave a mama feeling disoriented, exhausted, and chronically overwhelmed.  I know I’ve been ...

517: Dayna Parish Dennis: The Only Black Student in Med School

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dayna Parish Dennis is a wife, Shameless Mom, and doctor. Originally from Oklahoma, she relocated to the Bay Area to complete her residency in pediatr...

516: Rae McDaniel: Taking The Suffering Out Of Transitioning for Trans People

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rae McDaniel, MEd, LCPC, CST (They/Them) is a Gender and Certified Sex Therapist and Coach who works with folks feeling anxious and lost about a trans...

515: Megan Hadley: Fork Your Food Rules

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Megan Hadley, MS, RDN, and LDN is a nutrition therapist and owner of Simple Nutrition, a nutrition counseling practice in Greensboro, NC, and founder ...

514: Stop Faking Fine

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s just stop. Stop faking fine.  When you’re hurting, let it be known.  When you’re tired, let it be known. When you’re depleted, let it ...

513: Julie Neale and Caren Lettiere: Sisters Making Magic in E.P.I.C. Ways

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have an extra special episode with two guests, who are not only powerhouse Shameless Moms and entrepreneurs making deep impact in the world, ...

512: 10 Ways to Honor MLK Day With Your Family

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As we continue to see white supremacy reign here in the US, it’s critically important to pause and reflect on where we have come from, how we can do...

511: Mirna Valerio: The Many Identities of the Legendary Mirnavator

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mirna Valerio is a native of Brooklyn, NY, a former educator, cross-country coach, ultramarathoner, and author of the bestselling memoir, A Beautiful ...

510: 4 Simple Ways To Build Momentum In 2021

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As you are thinking about what you want out of 2021, I'm inviting you to keep things super simple. We tend to make things too hard and way overcompli...

509: Jennifer Litner: Building Ease Talking About The Birds And The Bees

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Litner has over a decade of experience working, studying and teaching in the field of sexual health, with a specialization in sex therapy, se...

508: How To Start Fresh In 2021

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You get to start fresh. It’s true.  While we are kicking off a new year in the middle of a continuous shitstorm, you still get to choose how you w...

507: Catherine Gray: Why We Need More Women Investing And Inventing

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Catherine Gray is a Producer, Author, Speaker, and Podcast Host. Catherine is also the Co-Founder of the SHE ANGELS FOUNDATION and 360Karma Production...

506: What If 2020 Wasn’t A Dumpster Fire?

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What if 2020 wasn’t just a dumpster fire? What if, instead, 2020 was the year you: Built better boundaries Got clear on what really matters Learned ...

505: Kelly Altman: Quitting Dieting To Be A Better Leader

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly Altman is a certified health coach, a fitness business owner and a Shameless Mom to 4 kids, ages 2-14. Growing up overweight and lacking energy ...

504: Kelly Travis: Living Authentically After An Eating Disorder and Abusive Marriage

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As a Health and Success Coach, Kelly Travis helps ambitious, high achieving women realize they don’t have to “should” their way to success in li...

503: Leslie Tagorda: How To Use Astrology To Amplify Your Voice and Your Gifts

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Leslie Tagorda is a multiracial, brand astrologer, designer, podcast host, and author. An Aquarius boss woman and Human Design Projector, she calls he...

502: Creating Peace & Ease In Pandemic Holidays

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What do you need out of these holidays to consider them a success? This is an important question if you want to make this time count. In a year of he...

501: Mia Hemstad: Nourishing Oneself While Living With PTSD and Depression

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mia Hemstad is a wife and mom of two kids (ages 2 and 4). She works full time as a social justice activist, and runs her personal company online where...

500: 5 Reasons To Keep Showing Up

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Holy cow. 500 episodes. 500!!! Part of me wants to be all exasperated, “How did that even happen? How did we get here???” But that would dimini...

499: Meredith Atwood: Addiction, Abstinence, Nonsense & Truth Onions

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meredith Atwood is a former attorney, podcaster and motivational speaker, and 4x IRONMAN triathlete. She is the author of the best-selling triathlon b...

498: The Truth About Procrastination & Perfectionism

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are all sorts of stories that people will tell you about procrastinators. They are lazy and lack motivation. They are ill prepared and unquali...

497: Kristen Westcott: PPD, Adaptability & Accessing Your Skills In Motherhood

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kristen Westcott is a Shameless Mom to two little girls, as well as a business growth strategist and founder of Kristen Westcott Media who has spent t...

496: 4 Ways To Find Abundance & Gratitude #everydamnday

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

2020 would like you to think you can’t do it, you’re not enough, you just don’t have it in you.  I would like to suggest otherwise. You CAN do ...

495: Gail Keyes Allen: From Poverty To Abundance In Life & Mindset

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gail Keyes Allen is an Accountant, a Life & Money Mindset Coach, and Serial Entrepreneur. She is the host of the Midlife Moneymaker Podcast, a podcast...

494: You Get To Choose

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

At least once a week, I sit down to write a social media post and I want to start it with, “YOU GET TO CHOOSE.” Every day, no matter where things ...

493: Dr. Sophia Yen: Make Your Period Optional

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sophia Yen, MD, MPH is the CEO and Co-Founder of Pandia Health, birth control delivery. She has a passion for making women’s lives easier, preventin...

492: Amy Fish: How To Ask For What You Want

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Fish is the author of I WANTED FRIES WITH THAT: How to Ask for What You Want and Get What You Need. She is also the “Chief Complaints Officer”...

491: Lora Cheadle: Infidelity, Self Trust & Naked Self Worth

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lora Cheadle is a transformational thought leader and media personality who empowers women to let go of judgment, overcome the need to please, express...

490: Give Yourself Permission To Practice

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Soooo… I’m taking a memoir writing class. I do not know the first thing about writing a memoir. I don’t know if I even want to write a memoir....

489: Leslie Lyons: Ministry, Pole Dancing, and Reclamation

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Leslie Lyons is the Founder of Bombshell Movement Studio in Chicago, host of the Beyond the Pole: Tales from the CEO podcast, and a sales and leadersh...

488: It’s Ok If You’re Tired

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s ok if you’re tired. Over the last I have had many conversations with clients and colleagues and loved ones who are just tired.  We are tired...