She Was Told to Wear Lipstick to Succeed — So She Quit

"50% of Women Have Given Up on Their Dream" — She Told Me Why (and How to Fix It in One Week)

More than 50% of women are unsatisfied with their lives because they gave up on their dream. In this episode of Girl, Why Not You?, bestselling author and women's leadership expert Emily Lampkin reveals exactly why — and gives you the step-by-step playbook to start changing that THIS week. Emily is the founder of the Women Leaders Series, has spent 25+ years training thousands of women across corporate, nonprofit, education, and politics, and her book Duct Tape and White Lies is the practical, no-fluff guide women have been begging for. We go DEEP: why talking to men the way you talk to women is costing you promotions, deals, and respect. The 3 things you must do before walking into any networking event (I learned this the hard way after eating alone at a millionaire conference). The "dream slashers" keeping you stuck — and how to fire them today. Plus, the wild story of a country president who flew back just to hear Emily speak again. If you've been waiting for permission to bet on yourself, this is your sign. Stop waiting. Start now.  Grab Duct Tape and White Lies on Amazon ($17 paperback | audiobook available) [https://www.amazon.com/Duct-Tape-White-Lies-Practical/dp/B0G1CMPP93/ref=sr_1_1?crid=QRZ789TYAMNO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zVW3LkOB0KoJe--WSop4EFtN0IqqxR0DMDy5Dy1M_ldvBuzFBAFL-X4Mirya7r_E8NUVDoe4FcDJZsxZVnNzcwN-3A7ChSLj3E41tX7pzMGffJvZSNbo6qVu2Jf-0FHUTNGBjCbZjBfBq3oMT66RzWqsDtlRkmVryF-vfUzOT9lZC35MdGgxX7qj4aqIeL-52JoJCV95B-nNm_vhMk3Sdd7ga3a6BQJ_1qdnV13HZQk.2ewO9y4MAd-chHqqHX1-gIcL9XG7Nhq3PKzjNp7Soow&dib_tag=se&keywords=duct+tape+and+white+lie&qid=1781202480&sprefix=duct+tape+and+white+lie%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1] SHOW NOTES: About the Guest Emily Lampkin is a bestselling author, sought-after speaker and advisor, and the founder of the Women Leaders Series. She has spent more than 25 years training thousands of women across the country and around the world in corporate, nonprofit, education, and political leadership. Her book Duct Tape and White Lies: A Woman's Practical Guide to Real-Life Success was published by Simon & Schuster and is available now. Connect with Emily * Website: emilylampkin.com * Instagram: @emilyklampkin * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emilylampkin * Facebook: facebook.com/emily.k.lampkin * Book: amazon.com — Duct Tape and White Lies Emily Lampkin [https://www.amazon.com/Duct-Tape-White-Lies-Practical/dp/B0G1CMPP93/ref=sr_1_1?crid=QRZ789TYAMNO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zVW3LkOB0KoJe--WSop4EFtN0IqqxR0DMDy5Dy1M_ldvBuzFBAFL-X4Mirya7r_E8NUVDoe4FcDJZsxZVnNzcwN-3A7ChSLj3E41tX7pzMGffJvZSNbo6qVu2Jf-0FHUTNGBjCbZjBfBq3oMT66RzWqsDtlRkmVryF-vfUzOT9lZC35MdGgxX7qj4aqIeL-52JoJCV95B-nNm_vhMk3Sdd7ga3a6BQJ_1qdnV13HZQk.2ewO9y4MAd-chHqqHX1-gIcL9XG7Nhq3PKzjNp7Soow&dib_tag=se&keywords=duct+tape+and+white+lie&qid=1781202480&sprefix=duct+tape+and+white+lie%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1]  Connect with Jennie * Website: jennieblackwood.com * Instagram: @girlwhynotyou_ * Podcast: Girl, Why Not You?

The 3 Things Quietly Destroying Your Wealth (And You Don't Even Know It)

You work hard for your money. So why does it still feel like you're behind? Maybe you've been telling yourself you'll "figure it out later." Maybe you've googled "what to do with savings" at midnight and closed the tab more confused than when you opened it. Maybe you just feel like everyone else has it together and you're the only one faking it. You're not. And this episode is proof. I sit down with Hayley Dickson — Certified Financial Planner, CEO and founder of Rippl Wealth Management — and she pulls back the curtain on the 3 things silently eating your wealth alive: taxes, inflation, and your own emotions. We talk about why "I'm not a money person" is the most expensive story you've ever believed, why your savings account is actually working against you, and what financial freedom really looks like (hint — it's not some far-off retirement dream). Hayley left a cushy Hollywood career, started over with a toddler on her hip and a baby on the way, and built a firm specifically to help women like us — women who weren't handed a trust fund, who are building something from scratch, and who deserve a financial partner that actually speaks their language. Whether you're a mom, a 9-to-5er, a business owner, or all three — this conversation will make you feel seen, fired up, and ready to stop leaving your money on the table. FREE OFFER: Hayley is gifting every listener a complimentary 30-minute chemistry session — normally $500. No pressure, no pitch. Just real talk about your money and what to do next. Email her for details! Find Hayley: www.rippl.nm.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayleywdickson/ Email: rippl@nm.com If that quiet little voice inside you is saying "maybe it's time" — listen to it. This is your permission slip.

She Spent $200 on a Lash Class and Built a Multi-Million Dollar Empire

Jennifer Blair was a stay-at-home mom of four with no business plan, no investor, and no experience. She just wanted a way to feel like herself again. She took a one-day lash certification class, ran a Groupon expecting maybe 20 sales… and over 300 people showed up. She almost quit before she even started. Instead, she leaned all the way in — practiced on friends' couches, opened a tiny studio, created her own training program, and built Deka Lash into a nationwide franchise with 125+ locations. In this episode, Jennifer shares: • How a Vegas trip sparked the entire idea • Why her Groupon almost made her quit on day one • How she created a training academy when the industry didn’t have one • What it took to go from 1 rented chair to 125+ franchise studios • The real talk on mom guilt, imperfect starts, and betting on yourself If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying everything and wondering when it’s YOUR turn — this episode is for you.  Find Jennifer & Deka Lash: dekalash.com [http://dekalash.com] — use "Find a Studio" to locate a Deka Lash near you Jennifer Blair on LinkedIn — speaking events & more Shop Deka Lash products at dekalash.com [http://dekalash.com] or on Amazon

She Was Told to Shrink. She Won Two Emmys Instead.

They told her to sit to the side. Wear all black. Don't take up too much space. So she wore a golden dress to the Emmys — and won. Shannon Malone DeBenedictis is a two-time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker who's worked alongside James Cameron, Sigourney Weaver, Netflix, Disney+, and National Geographic. But for years, she made herself small in an industry that wanted her to disappear. In this episode, Shannon opens up about what it's really like navigating Hollywood as a plus-size woman, the blunt comment from a colleague that changed everything, and why she's done apologizing for who she is. Now through her company Paddlin' Creative, she helps women step into their voice and tell powerful stories that move people. If you've ever felt like you're too much — or not enough — press play.  Connect with Shannon: paddlincreative.com [http://paddlincreative.com]

She Was Told to Wear Lipstick to Succeed — So She Quit

She was climbing the corporate ladder in education — doing everything "right" — until she was told she'd be more successful if she wore lipstick and pulled her hair back. That was the moment Stacey Ryan realized she was becoming a leader she didn't even respect. So she quit. No backup plan. No safety net. Just self-trust. What followed was a dog treat company (yes, really), an abusive marriage she had the courage to leave, and a leap of faith into an organization called School of Rock — where she went from consultant to President, growing it from under 100 locations to 445+ and 80,000 students worldwide. In this episode, Stacey gets raw about toxic leadership, knowing your worth (a promise she made to a dying friend), why imposter syndrome is just the modern-day "bicycle face," and why she refuses to dull her edges for anyone but herself. If you've been staying somewhere that no longer aligns — in your career, your relationship, your life — this is your sign. Join Front Women: frontwomen.org [http://frontwomen.org]