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Grounded in Resilience: Growing Through Adversity and Change in Relationships, Career, and Motherhood - with Kiran Reddy (part 2)
Aug. 28, 2025

Grounded in Resilience: Growing Through Adversity and Change in Relat…

In the final episode of the summer series, Leanna continues her conversation with Kiran Reddy, entrepreneur, attorney, mom, and founder of Reddy Consulting, as she reflects on four transformative years marked by motherhood, t...

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Grounded in Purpose: Aligning Career, Service, and Becoming a Mother - with Kiran Reddy (part 1)
Aug. 22, 2025

Grounded in Purpose: Aligning Career, Service, and Becoming a Mother …

In part one of this inspiring two part episode, Leanna is joined by Kiran Reddy, attorney, mom, volunteer, and founder of Reddy Consulting. Kiran shares how she built a thriving consulting business, found meaning through volu...

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You Don't Have to Do It All: Delegation Strategies and Support Systems for Working Moms - with Ashley Chang (part 2)
Aug. 14, 2025

You Don't Have to Do It All: Delegation Strategies and Support System…

In Part 2 of Leanna’s conversation with Ashley Chang, CEO of Sundays, Ashley shares how she channeled what she learned about women in the workplace into action by founding Sundays, a company designed to meet the needs of high...

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From Doing It All to Doing What Matters: Redefining Work-Life Balance in Working Motherhood - with Ashley Chang (part 1)
Aug. 7, 2025

From Doing It All to Doing What Matters: Redefining Work-Life Balance…

In part 1 of this two-part conversation, Leanna sits down with Ashley Chang, Founder & CEO of Sundays and new mom, to explore how the experience of Ashley’s own mom inspired her mission to support working mothers. They reflec...

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Embracing Motherhood as a Superpower and Building a Values Aligned Legacy - with Erica Willie (part 2)
July 31, 2025

Embracing Motherhood as a Superpower and Building a Values Aligned Le…

In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, Leanna continues the discussion with Erica Willie, founder of The ScienceSIS Foundation, sales leader, tech strategist, and mom of three, to explore what it means to fully embrace moth...

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The High Achiever's First Superpower: Outwork Everyone and Succeed Through Work Ethic - with Erica Willie (part 1)
July 24, 2025

The High Achiever's First Superpower: Outwork Everyone and Succeed Th…

In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Leanna is joined by Erica Willie, a lifelong high achiever whose path spans tech strategy, corporate sales at firms like IBM and HubSpot, and nonprofit leadership, all while raising th...

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Sustaining Strong: How Strength Training Empowers Women with Self Confidence, Resilience, and Mental Wellbeing - with Sarah Brelowski (part 2)
July 17, 2025

Sustaining Strong: How Strength Training Empowers Women with Self Con…

In Part 2 of Leanna’s conversation with certified personal trainer, consultant, and mom Sarah Brelowski, they dive into the transformative power of strength training for women, especially women over 40. Sarah’s goal is clear:...

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Becoming Strong: From Career Burnout to Alignment, Fulfillment, and Self-Defined Success - with Sarah Brelowski (part 1)
July 10, 2025

Becoming Strong: From Career Burnout to Alignment, Fulfillment, and S…

In Part 1 of this powerful two-part series, Leanna sits down with Sarah Brelowski, personal trainer, consultant, mom, and former corporate professional, for an honest conversation about personal transformation. Sarah opens up...

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Navigating Working Motherhood: Leadership, Self-Care, and Sustainable Ambition - with Dina Silver Pokedoff (part 2)
June 26, 2025

Navigating Working Motherhood: Leadership, Self-Care, and Sustainable…

In Part 2 of this inspiring conversation, Leanna continues the heartfelt exchange with senior communications executive, mom, and stepmom, Dina Silver Pokedoff. Dina shares how she’s learned to navigate the complex realities o...

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Navigating the Unexpected: Career Pivoting, Fertility Journeys, and Redefining Success - with Dina Silver Pokedoff (part 1)
June 19, 2025

Navigating the Unexpected: Career Pivoting, Fertility Journeys, and R…

In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Dina Silver Pokedoff, Senior Vice President of Communications, mom, and stepmom, shares the twists and turns of her 30-year career in the communications industry. From dreaming of med ...

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Leading with Impact: Values Based Leadership and Growth Mindset for Working Mothers - Dr. Lesley Robinson (part 2)
June 12, 2025

Leading with Impact: Values Based Leadership and Growth Mindset for W…

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Leanna continues her discussion with Dr. Lesley Robinson, entrepreneur, educator, and fierce advocate for women in leadership. Dr. Robinson unpacks what it really means to lead with a ...

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Leading with Purpose: Charting Your Own Course as a High-Achieving Woman - with Dr. Lesley Robinson (part 1)
June 5, 2025

Leading with Purpose: Charting Your Own Course as a High-Achieving Wo…

In part 1 of this inspiring conversation, Leanna talks with Dr. Lesley Robinson, founder of Embolden Education and co-founder of the Ayana Foundation, about what it takes to lead as a woman, a mother, and a visionary. Dr. Rob...

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Let the Light In: Embracing Grief, Hope, and Healing after Pregnancy Loss - with Kami Wernimont
Oct. 5, 2023

Let the Light In: Embracing Grief, Hope, and Healing after Pregnancy …

Content warning: miscarriage and pregnancy loss October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, and today Leanna is having a beautiful conversation with Kami Wernimont, certified life coach, miscarriage doula, ...

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Career Pivots and Resets: How This Executive Mom Created Her Ideal Balance with Work and Life - with Kate Griffin
Aug. 24, 2023

Career Pivots and Resets: How This Executive Mom Created Her Ideal Ba…

Leanna interviews Kate Griffin, Vice President of a management consulting firm, and mom of 3 young children. She shares her journey through higher ed and tech, as well as some career pivots she’s made along the way that have ...

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Meet Your Host! Leanna's Story - Part 3
July 6, 2023

Meet Your Host! Leanna's Story - Part 3

In the final installment of this 3-part series where Leanna Laskey McGrath is interviewed by Andrea Palmer, Leanna shares her journey as a full-time mom and the challenges she faced in giving up her identity as a workaholic b...

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Meet Your Host! Leanna's Story - Part 2
June 29, 2023

Meet Your Host! Leanna's Story - Part 2

Welcome to the Executive Coach for Moms podcast, hosted by Leanna Laskey McGrath. The goal of this podcast is to help working moms find balance and joy in their lives. As a high-achieving mom and former tech executive, Leanna...

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Meet Your Host! Leanna's Story - Part 1
June 22, 2023

Meet Your Host! Leanna's Story - Part 1

Welcome to the Executive Coach for Moms podcast, hosted by Leanna Laskey McGrath. The goal of this podcast is to help working moms find balance and joy in their lives. As a high-achieving mom and former tech executive, Leanna...

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