Guest Episodes

Feb. 13, 2025

How to Create More Love, Intimacy, Desire, & Connection with the Mental Load of Motherhood + Leadership - with Eleni Economides (Valentine's Day Special)

Are you finding it difficult to check intimacy and connection off your long to do list as a working mother? Does it feel like your relationship with your significant other often falls to the bottom of your priorities? In thi…
Feb. 6, 2025

The Data-Proven Value of Working Mothers: How Hiring Moms Gives Companies a Competitive Advantage - with Maria Sweeney of The Mom Project

Have you ever felt that being a mom detracts from your value in the workplace? What if we told you that being a mom can actually *increase* your value to a company? In this episode, Leanna is joined by Maria Sweeney, fractio…
Guest: Maria Sweeney
Jan. 30, 2025

Fractional Employment: A Creative Career Direction for Successful Leaders to Create Work Life Balance

Have you ever wished you could work less and spend more time with your kids, without walking away from the time you invested in climbing the corporate ladder? In this episode, Leanna is joined by Sue Mysko, founder of Hire A…
Guest: Sue Mysko
Jan. 23, 2025

Achieving Your Travel Bucket List with Your Family: Strategies for Busy Working Moms

Trying to achieve your travel goals while managing a busy career? In this episode, Leanna is joined by travel expert Christina Trotter. Together, they dive into strategies for moms who want to balance work, family, and memor…
Dec. 12, 2024

Vacuums Can't Toast Bread: Embracing Your Unique Talents & Authentic Purpose - with Katie Farinas

In this inspiring episode, Leanna Laskey McGrath sits down with Katie Farinas, a soulful guide and creator of Mom on the Verge , to explore the transformative power of authenticity and embracing your unique perspective. Toge…
Guest: Katie Farinas
Dec. 5, 2024

Reducing Stress and Anxiety for a More Joyful Holiday Season - with Lindsey Carnick

Leanna is joined by licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist Lindsey Carnick to explore practical strategies for managing stress, navigating change, and embracing presence during the holiday season. In this dynami…
Nov. 21, 2024

Resilience in Action: Raising Awareness to Save Lives After Surviving the Unthinkable

*CONTENT WARNING: Domestic Violence* Leanna is joined by Caitlin Roberts, a higher education professional and a survivor of domestic violence, who has made it her mission to raise awareness to hopefully prevent others from e…
Nov. 14, 2024

Setting Moms Up for Success: Maternity Leave Insights for Leaders & Teams - with Jennifer Atzenhoffer

In this episode, Leanna speaks with Jennifer Atzenhoffer about her experiences navigating three very different maternity leaves. Jen reflects on the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned with each leave, from postpartum …
Oct. 31, 2024

Gen Z in the Workplace: Who They Are, How to Lead Them, and What They Can Teach Us - with Meghan Grace

Leanna sits down with Gen Z expert, podcaster, and author, Meghan Grace, to explore the mindset, values, and expectations Gen Z brings to today’s workplace. They delve into why Gen Z’s approach can sometimes be mistaken for …
Guest: Meghan Grace
Oct. 17, 2024

Deprogramming Diet Culture & Reclaiming Our Intuition - with Dr. Supatra Tovar

In this enlightening episode, Leanna is joined by Dr. Supatra Tovar, a practicing psychologist and registered dietitian dedicated to dismantling diet culture and fostering healthier relationships with food and body image. Dr…
Oct. 3, 2024

Learning to Balance Self Care with Building a Mission-Driven Nonprofit: Reflections on Year One of Let the Light In - with Kami Wernimont

Content warning: miscarriage and pregnancy loss October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, and Kami Wernimont, Founder and President of Let the Light In (LTLI ), returns to share the latest updates on her…
Sept. 19, 2024

Master Your Productivity to Reclaim Your Time - with Leslie Shreve

Leanna is joined by Leslie Shreve, founder and CEO of Productive Day, and creator of Taskology® The Science of Getting Things Done. As a master of time management, Leslie shares the power of one; the importance of combining …
Guest: Leslie Shreve
Aug. 8, 2024

The High Achiever's Guide to Pursuing a PhD While Balancing Career and Parenthood - with Lisa Tran

Higher education leader Dr. Lisa Tran joins Leanna to share her journey of pursuing a PhD while working full time, parenting three young children, and being engaged in her local community. Lisa shares her success strategies …
Guest: Lisa Tran
Aug. 1, 2024

GREATEST HITS - Back to School BONUS: Supporting Our Kids Through the Preschool Transition

Welcome to the Greatest Hits Summer Series! We’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes from the first year of the podcast. In this special back to school bonus episode, Leanna and her young daughter talk about the challe…
July 25, 2024

How Two High Achieving Executive Moms Learned to Slow Down and Let Go - with Julie Kelleher

Leanna is joined for an insightful conversation by Julie Kelleher, an education technology executive and fellow achievement-oriented Enneagram 3, whose journey from leadership to motherhood is similar to Leanna’s own path. T…