Episodes

Sept. 4, 2025

Leadership, Motherhood, Resilience & Redefining Success: Key Takeaways from the 2025 Summer Series

We’re closing out the 2025 Summer Series by weaving together the most powerful lessons from the six remarkable women who shared their journeys of leadership, resilience, and motherhood. Their stories highlight that success ha...
Aug. 28, 2025

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

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...
Guest: Kiran Reddy
Aug. 26, 2025

Navigating the Transition to Preschool - Back to School BONUS

If you're navigating the transition to preschool with a little one, this is the episode to listen to! In it, I interview my daughter about why it was hard for her and what helped the most, and I share our process for making t...
Aug. 22, 2025

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

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...
Aug. 14, 2025

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

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...
Guest: Ashley Chang
Aug. 7, 2025

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

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...
Guest: Ashley Chang
July 31, 2025

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

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...
Guest: Erica Willie
July 24, 2025

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

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...
Guest: Erica Willie
July 17, 2025

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

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:...
July 10, 2025

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

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...
July 3, 2025

Letting Go of Summer Mom Guilt and Finding Joy in the Present Moment

It’s July already! How did that happen? In this mid-summer episode, Leanna’s taking a break from the summer interview series to check in and reflect on what this season has looked and felt like so far. She shares how she inte...
June 26, 2025

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

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...
June 19, 2025

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

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 ...
June 12, 2025

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

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 ...
June 5, 2025

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

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...
May 29, 2025

How to Have a Meaningful Summer with Your Kids: An Intentional Summer Planning Framework for Working Moms

As the school year winds down, Leanna invites executive moms to take a breath before diving into the busy summer season. With a blend of mindset work and practical tools, she shares a powerful framework for creating a summer ...
May 22, 2025

What 100 Podcast Episodes Have Taught Me About Pursuing Your Dreams and Building the Life You Want

Today, we’re celebrating 100 episodes!! Leanna reflects on her two year journey of The Executive Coach for Moms Podcast . She shares five powerful lessons she’s learned from podcasting about living the life of your dreams, fr...
May 15, 2025

How Executive Coaching Helped Me Rebuild Confidence and Redefine Success After Motherhood: Angela's Story

In this incredibly inspiring episode, executive mom Angela Pontius shares how coaching helped her rediscover confidence, set boundaries, and redefine what success looks like after becoming a mother. As a self-identified perfe...
May 8, 2025

Confidence & Authenticity: Who Are You When You're Not Being Who Everyone Else Needs You to Be?

In the third and final installment of the Confidence Series, Leanna explores a confidence killer that often flies under the radar: the compulsion to shape-shift in response to others' expectations. Adapting oneself to meet th...
May 1, 2025

How High-Achieving Women Can Avoid Burnout While Confidently Climbing the Corporate Ladder

In today’s episode, Leanna explores the hidden beliefs many women and working mothers carry about compensation and overworking as they rise in leadership roles. As salaries increase, so do the unspoken assumptions: more money...
April 24, 2025

Growth Mindset: The Key to Ditching Self-Doubt and Leading with Confidence

Leanna explores the theme of confidence and how it plays a pivotal role in professional success. Focusing specifically on women in the workplace, Leanna shares lessons from her coaching clients and her own journey, highlighti...
April 17, 2025

How to Speak Like a Leader: Communication Strategies for Executive Women - with Dr. Laura Sicola

Leanna sits down with leadership communication expert Dr. Laura Sicola to explore how executive women can communicate and lead with confidence and clarity, strengthening their executive presence. Dr. Sicola shares her journey...
April 10, 2025

The Restorative Power of Female Friendships

In this heartfelt episode, Leanna explores the often-overlooked importance of female friendship, especially for working mothers juggling careers, families, and the ongoing challenge of finding life balance. Reflecting on a re...
April 3, 2025

How to Shift from Feeling Exhausted + Drained to Energized + Empowered

In this episode, Leanna teaches a simple tool to help you feel less drained and more empowered and energized throughout your day. Using the transformative power of shifting the language we use when talking about our daily tas...