Episode Summary: What does it really mean to be a leader? For most of my career, I thought leadership belonged to the people with big titles—the managers, VPs, and executives. But then something unexpected happened. A women’s resource group changed everything I thought I knew about leadership, community, and myself.In this solo episode, I’m sharing the story of how one idea—hosting a simple coffee chat—grew into a thriving series, a leadership role I never planned on, and ultimately, a completely new perspective on what leadership actually is. Spoiler: it’s not about titles, job descriptions, or polished perfection. It’s about courage, connection, and love.What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 💡 How the pandemic nudged me into creating the space I was secretly craving ☕ The behind-the-scenes of starting the first women’s coffee chat 👩‍💼 Why stepping into leadership wasn’t about chasing a title, but following a spark ❤️ The surprising lessons about courage, connection, and messy, human leadership 📣 An invitation to reflect on the leaders who have shaped youTakeaway: Leadership isn’t something you wait to be handed—it’s something you step into by listening, loving, and creating what you wish existed. And chances are, you’re already leading more than you realize.Let’s Connect: I’d love to hear your definition of leadership or a moment when someone’s courage shifted something for you!Connect with The Women On Top: Follow The Women On Top Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts. Subscribe for more empowering conversations and stories! Website: https://thewomenontop.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@thewomenontop⁩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewomenontoppodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-lynn/

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