Unmute Yourself
This podcast is about lifting the curtain on leadership, purpose, and the real stories behind people who dared to do things differently. We’ll talk about how they found their path, the struggles they faced, and how they built something that truly matters. These are everyday people doing extraordinary things, and I want you to know, you are capable of that too.
Episodes
52 episodes
Season 3 Finale: The Decision You’re Avoiding with Elizabeth Taylor
I didn’t expect this conversation to hit me like it did.But somewhere in the middle of it, I realized — we don’t stay stuck because we don’t know.We stay stuck because we don’t trust ourselves to handle what comes ...
Season 3 Ep 16: Stop Abandoning Yourself With Wendy Vigdor-Hess
You’re Not Broken — You’re Disconnected She said, “Love yourself. You’re enough.” And I felt that one land in my body before my brain could even catch up. This conversation surprised me—in the best way.I ...
S3E15: Pay Attention to What You’re Wearing | Elia Barriga Polo
I didn’t expect this conversation to stay with me the way it did.It started with a simple question about clothing… and turned into something much bigger.In this episode, I sit down with Elia Barriga Polo, textile designer and foun...
S3E14: Rachel Wagner-Kaiser—The Pivot That Changed Everything
Ever feel like the path you’ve worked so hard for… just isn’t yours anymore?In this episode of Unmute Yourself, I sit down with Rachel Wagner-Kaiser—a data science and AI consultant, author, and former astronomer—to talk about t...
Season 3 EP 13: The Future of AI Isn’t Silicon, It’s Living Neurons with Ewelina Kurtys
What if the thing that feels the most uncomfortable to understand… is actually the thing worth leaning into?This conversation with Dr. Ewelina Kurtys lives right at that edge.Because when we start talking about building computers ...
Season 3 EP 12: You Don’t Manifest What You Want, You Manifest What You Believe | Courtney Confare
What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t your circumstances… but your beliefs? What if the life you’ve been waiting for is already within reach—but your mindset is keeping you from stepping fully into it?In this episode, Courtney Confa...
Season 3 EP11: Rebuilding Life After Loss with Beth Stowell Reed
I didn’t expect to laugh this much in a conversation about grief. But that’s Beth. And somewhere between the humor and the heartbreak… she said something I haven’t been able to shake. In this episode, I sit down with Beth Stowell Re...
SEASON 3 E10: Losing Yourself to Find Yourself with Jodi Wilding
Jodi Wilding had a life most people would romanticize: travel, freedom, adventure. And she walked away.She chose the stable path, the path that looked right to others, and slowly… lost herself. I hear versions of this story all the time....
Season 3 Ep 9: Money, Power & Women Who Decide with Elsa Iris Reyes
There’s a difference between something being complicated…and something just never being explained to you properly.And I think a lot of us have been confusing the two—especially when it comes to money.This conversation clear...
S3E8: Patrice Shumate on Why Philanthropy Isn’t Working
There’s a moment in this conversation where everything shifts.Patrice Shumate says:“We don’t have a generosity problem.We have a responsibility problem.”And I just… stop.Because that reframes everything.
Season 3 EP7: Mojdeh Gharbi on Courage, Leadership, and Finding Your Voice When It Matters Most
There’s a moment in leadership that no one really prepares you for.It’s when you realize people are actually paying attention to what you say.And suddenly… not speaking becomes a decision.My guest this week is Mojdeh Gharbi...
SEASON 3 E6: Stop Waiting for Permission with Tori Gene McCarthy
My second guest this week, Tori Gene McCarthy, didn’t wait for permission to create the stories she wanted to see in the world. Co-founder of Blue Cowgirl Productions, Tori builds bold, human-centered storytelling that champions f...
Season 3 EP 5: Masi Willis on The Leadership Question Most Leaders Avoid
My first guest this week, Masi Willis, is a leadership coach who will make you squirm in the best way. She calls the blind spots most leaders miss “broccoli in your teeth” moments, the little things that quietly shape your team’s experience of ...
SEASON 3 E4: Kendra Germenis on Career Chaos & Creative Pivot
Sometimes the career you planned… stops working.My guest this week, Kendra Germenis, built a path that looked solid on paper: corporate roles, program management, and a master’s degree in Human Dimensions of Organizations.Then the...
Season 3 EP3: From Grief to Growth – Soledad Mateo-Summer
Sometimes clarity doesn’t come in noise. It comes in silence.In this Season 3 episode of Unmute Yourself, I speak with Soledad Mateo-Summer a talent acquisition leader, veteran advocate, and now visionary behind La Sole...
Season 3 EP 2: Layoffs, Leadership & HR Truths with LaQuisha Scott
What if the trait they called “too much” is actually your leadership advantage?In this episode of Unmute Yourself, I sit down with HR and operations leader LaQuisha Scott for a candid conversation about authenticity, layoff...
Season 3 Ep 1: Andrea Cilliers on Redesigning Leadership & Inclusion
Season 3 is here, and I need to be clear:This season isn’t about being louder.It’s about being truer.In this premiere episode of Unmute Yourself, I sit down with Andrea Cilliers, global disability inclusion strategist, form...
Season 2 Finale: Leading Without Losing Yourself with Nicole Paquet
Ever feel like you’re doing everything right and still can’t breathe?The Season 2 finale of Unmute Yourself closes with a powerful conversation about leadership, silence, and what it really means to feel whole again.Nicole Paquet ...
Season 2 Ep 16: Stop Negotiating Against Yourself with Kaitlynn Helm
In this episode, I’m joined by Kaitlynn Helm, a COO who challenges one of the most deeply rooted beliefs women carry: that we must feel worthy before we advocate for ourselves.Kaitlynn shares how she learned, often the hard way, t...
Season 2 Ep 15: Finding Your Voice Through Art with Laura Sandmann
In this deeply reflective episode of Unmute Yourself, I’m joined by Laura Sandmann, a teaching artist whose journey is rooted in courage, curiosity, and quiet strength.Laura shares how stepping into an unexpected teaching role changed th...
Season 2 Ep 14: Women Redefining Success with Lila Fox
Success is supposed to feel good. So why does it so often feel exhausting?In this episode of Unmute Yourself, I’m joined by Lila Fox for a thoughtful and grounding conversation about success, burnout, and what it really mea...
S2 E13: Stop Waiting, Start Creating with Sarah Teresinski
What if “not enough” was never the problem?In this episode, I’m joined by Sarah Teresinski, a woman who built a thriving creative platform by choosing action over hesitation.We talk about:• Creating before confidence arrive...
Season 2 Ep 12: Turning “No” Into Purpose with Shelbi Davenport
“You can.” Two words that can change a life.In this episode, I’m honored to share a conversation with Shelbi Davenport, advocate, educator, and changemaker, whose journey reminds us what’s possible when we refuse to stay silent.Sh...
Season 2 E11: How Toxic Leadership Creates Workplace Trauma with Karen Lazarou
Your brain doesn’t clock out when you leave work.In Season 2, Episode 11, I sit down with Karen Lazarou to explore how trauma forms inside organizations — often unintentionally — and why even successful, high-performing professionals fee...
Season 2 Ep 10: Creativity as a Cure for Burnout with Shannon Russo
Creativity and leadership aren’t opposites—they fuel each other.In this episode, I talk with Shannon Russo about navigating corporate leadership, avoiding burnout, and why having a creative outlet can make you more grounded, adapt...