Smart, Driven, Women

What Kind of Leadership Sets a New Standard in Business? | with Managing Partner Courtney Matson

Courtney Matson, Managing Partner of Broad Branch Advisors, shares her extensive experience in international development, global health, and strategy consulting. She provides insights about her career journey from nonprofit work to running her own consulting firm, all while balancing her professional ambitions with family life. If you are ready to embrace the internal investigation of your own leadership journey or would love to hear more about the consulting framework, then listen now! Connect with Courtney Matson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-matson/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-matson/]

How Do You Grow Into Leadership Without a Clear Plan? | with Executive Director Caroline Woods

Caroline Woods, executive director of Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia, discusses her nonlinear career path and growth into leadership. She emphasizes building confidence over time, embracing detours, and learning from failure rather than fearing it. She also reflects on balancing motherhood and career, highlighting that success comes from flexible priorities rather than perfect balance. If you are ready to become self assured in your unique career path then this episode is for you! Connect with Caroline: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-woods-a759189/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-woods-a759189/]

How Do You Create the Work Life You Thought You’d Have? | with Lisa Reid, CEO and Co-Founder

Lisa Angulo Reid, Co-Founder and CEO of Dear Flor, shares her journey from a driven college student to a marketing leader and entrepreneur. She emphasizes the importance of breaking big goals into manageable steps, staying curious, and pursuing work that aligns with both passion and values. She advocates for aspiring founders to know their non-negotiables and confidently take up space. If you are ready to take the reins of your work/life and leadership journey, then this episode is for you! Connect with Lisa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-angulo-reid-38aa9025/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-angulo-reid-38aa9025/]

How Do You Maintain Authenticity While Building a Public Voice? | with Mayor Alyia Gaskins, Alexandria

Mayor Aliyah Gaskins, the first African American woman elected mayor of Alexandria, Virginia discusses how curiosity shaped her career path, how systems helped her solve complex community challenges, and why authentic leadership matters now more than ever. She opens up about the realities of running for office, while navigating criticism and balancing family life. If you want to be inspired towards authentic purpose-driven leadership and bold resilience then this episode is for you! Connect with Mayor Gaskins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyia-gaskins-62a45749/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyia-gaskins-62a45749/]

How Do You Find Your Authentic Drive? | with Audrey Bansil, Vice President

Audrey Bansil, Vice President of NBCUniversal, discusses challenges such as imposter syndrome, ADHD, and burnout. She emphasizes the importance of nervous system regulation, capacity building, and redefining success. These tools helped shift her mindset from goal oriented to impact oriented.  If you are currently overwhelmed with attempting to achieve your goals, then this episode is for you! Connect with Audrey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreybansil/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreybansil/]