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Leadership, Motherhood, Resilience & Redefining Success: Key Takeaways from the 2025 Summer Series
Sept. 4, 2025

Leadership, Motherhood, Resilience & Redefining Success: Key Takeaway…

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...

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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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Navigating the Transition to Preschool - Back to School BONUS
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...

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

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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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How to Have a Meaningful Summer with Your Kids: An Intentional Summer Planning Framework for Working Moms
May 29, 2025

How to Have a Meaningful Summer with Your Kids: An Intentional Summer…

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 ...

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What 100 Podcast Episodes Have Taught Me About Pursuing Your Dreams and Building the Life You Want
May 22, 2025

What 100 Podcast Episodes Have Taught Me About Pursuing Your Dreams a…

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...

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How Executive Coaching Helped Me Rebuild Confidence and Redefine Success After Motherhood: Angela's Story
May 15, 2025

How Executive Coaching Helped Me Rebuild Confidence and Redefine Succ…

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...

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Confidence & Authenticity: Who Are You When You're Not Being Who Everyone Else Needs You to Be?
May 8, 2025

Confidence & Authenticity: Who Are You When You're Not Being Who Ever…

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...

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How High-Achieving Women Can Avoid Burnout While Confidently Climbing the Corporate Ladder
May 1, 2025

How High-Achieving Women Can Avoid Burnout While Confidently Climbing…

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...

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Growth Mindset: The Key to Ditching Self-Doubt and Leading with Confidence
April 24, 2025

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

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...

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How to Speak Like a Leader: Communication Strategies for Executive Women - with Dr. Laura Sicola
April 17, 2025

How to Speak Like a Leader: Communication Strategies for Executive Wo…

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...

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The Restorative Power of Female Friendships
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...

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

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