The Courage to Say No (Without Guilt)

Energy over Time: Leading with your best self is advantage

In this episode, Michell Bartlein discusses the critical relationship between energy management and effective leadership. She emphasizes that productivity is not solely about time spent working but rather about the energy invested in tasks. The conversation explores the importance of recognizing personal energy rhythms, the necessity of groundwork for creativity and clarity, and practical strategies for leaders to manage their energy effectively. By designing their schedules around energy rather than just time, leaders can enhance their productivity and overall well-being.

The Courage to Say No (Without Guilt)

In this episode of Leading Unfiltered, Michell Bartlein discusses the importance of setting boundaries and the courage to say no without guilt. She emphasizes that every yes to the wrong thing is a no to the right thing, and explores how leaders can design their time effectively. The conversation covers practical strategies for establishing boundaries, the significance of rest, and the mental space needed for creativity and decision-making. Michell encourages listeners to take actionable steps towards prioritizing their impact work and designing their time instead of managing chaos.

Mini Series 1: Leadership Reset-From Overwhelm to Ownership:Reclaim you day"

Overbooked. Overwhelmed. Over it. Feeling stretched thin and running on autopilot? It’s time for a leadership reset. Join Michell Bartlein as she shares how to shift from survival mode to intentional ownership of your time and energy. You’ll walk away with practical tools and mindset shifts to reclaim your day, restore your focus, and reignite your purpose.

When Business Ownership Breaks Your Clock: How to Take Back Your Time”

You thought owning a business would give you more income, more freedom, more time… that's the narrative you bought into. Then reality hits. Now you’re working on vacation, making less than before, people drive you crazy, you have less time with your family, you feel defeated, you feel drained, and wondering how to get off the hamster wheel. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. But there is hope and a real way to look at how to use your time. Time management is for regular people, Time Design is for business owners!

“Overhyped & Out of Order: Beauty Industry Truths They Won’t Teach You but you all need to know”

Our host, Michell Bartlein is just getting warmed up on speaking the needed truth about the beauty industry for leaders. In this raw and eye-opening episode of Leading Unfiltered, we’re calling out the chaos—because the beauty industry has gone off on tangents that sound good on social media but leave business owners overwhelmed and misaligned. From chasing trendy topics to confusing business strategy, it’s time to reset the focus. We want change in the beauty industry—but how many truly know what that looks like? And how many are willing to say the hard things to get there? Join me as I walk through what the order of operations should really be—from mindset to money to marketing—and why Business 101 isn’t just optional, it’s the foundation. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the things and still not growing, this is your wake-up call. Let’s clean up the noise and lead with clarity. Unfiltered, of course.