SHE Leads Authentically
Discover your authentic power and transform your leadership journey! Join Leadership Advisor, Kemerlin Richards as she guides high achieving women leaders who feel successful on paper but crave deeper fulfillment and impact.
This podcast is for high achieving women leaders who've mastered the "what" of leadership but hunger for the "how" of authentic influence. Through real conversations and powerful insights, we explore:
- How to transform achievement without fulfillment into meaningful impact
- Ways to build genuine influence that comes from who you really are
- Steps to heal from past leadership disappointments
- Healing the disconnect between your professional persona and authentic self
- Expanding beyond expertise to lead with heart and authentic influence
- Reconnecting with your story and designing the leader you truly want to be
SHE Leads Authentically goes beyond office strategies to help you resolve the tension between who you are now and who you sense you could become. Each episode shows how self-mastery creates ripples through every area of your life.
Whether you're stepping into leadership or already in the executive suite, you'll discover how to stop chasing external validation and start leading from a place of genuine power.
Join our community of high achieving women who are redefining leadership through authenticity. New episodes weekly!
Subscribe now and begin your journey toward the Authentic Power that transforms not just how you lead, but who you are as a leader.
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Episodes
27 episodes
Rethinking Leadership for High-Achieving Women: Why We Must Go Deeper
You've climbed the ladder, mastered your craft, and earned the title—but there's still an empty space where fulfillment should be. As a high-achieving technical leader, you get results, but something feels incomplete. That restless feeling isn'...
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10:59
Why Do High-Achieving Women Self-Sabotage? Uncover the Hidden Truth
Why do so many high-achieving women struggle with self-sabotage—especially when success is within reach? In this powerful episode, we unpack the hidden fear of success that keeps ambitious women stuck in cycles of hesitation, procrastination, a...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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34:20
Stepping into Your Full Leadership Power: How to Go from Hesitation to Assertion
Your words shape your leadership. But too often, women soften their language, shrink in high-stakes moments, or hesitate to assert themselves. What if small shifts in how you communicate could transform your leadership presence?In this e...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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22:51
Is Whole-Self Leadership the Missing Key to Authentic Success?
Leadership isn’t just about how you show up in business—it’s about how you show up for yourself. But what happens when your vision shifts, and the path you’ve been following no longer feels aligned?In this episode of She Lea...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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34:56
The Hidden Cost of Not Finding Your Thing: Can You Lead Without Truly Knowing Yourself?
What if the real reason you're feeling stuck, uninspired, or drained by your work has nothing to do with your skills—but everything to do with misalignment?In this episode of She Leads Authentically, we’re uncovering the hidden ...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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33:20
Mastering Self-Leadership and Resilience in Career Transitions
Have you ever felt pressured to define your niche, only to realize that true fulfillment in leadership comes from aligning who you are with what you do? In this episode, Kiara Holt shares her personal journey of transitioning from a burnout-rid...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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37:51
Stop Making Lists and Start Building Capacity
Are you constantly making to-do lists but still feeling overwhelmed? True leadership isn’t about managing more tasks—it’s about managing your capacity. In this episode, we break down the 3 dimensions of leadership capacity—physical, me...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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31:42
What Happens When You Drop the ‘Strong Woman’ Act? The Real Key to Influence
Vulnerability and leadership—can they coexist? Absolutely. But for women in leadership, especially Black women, embracing vulnerability can feel like a challenge rather than a strength. In this powerful episode I’m joined by Stacy-Ann ...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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32:33
Redefining Success on Your Own Terms Through Grief
Ever feel stuck chasing someone else’s version of success? In this episode, I’m sitting down with Nancy West—a vibrant 50-plus content creator who transformed her life in the midst of personal loss. We explore how embracing authentic leader...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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24:33
3 Things I Learned From Situational Leadership
Have you ever discovered leadership lessons from seemingly ordinary, day-to-day experiences? In this episode, I’m sharing three surprising insights that shaped my journey toward self-mastery and authentic leadership. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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23:18
Powerful Strategies to Leverage Your Voice in Any Room
Ever feel like your voice isn’t packing the punch it should? In this episode, I sit down with Ella Parlor, a consultant and author who’s generated over a billion dollars in revenue through savvy marketing. Together, we dig into the nitty-gritty...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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32:00
Mastering Emotional Intelligence: The Conversation Women Leaders Need
Are your leadership habits keeping you stuck, or are you ready to unlock your true potential?That’s right—it’s time to elevate your leadership by harnessing the power of emotional intelligence. But what’s holding you back? For many women...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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33:58
Welcome Back to Season 2: Staying Committed to Myself
Podcast Description: Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the leadership journey you're on? Do you find yourself struggling to piece together your purpose and the true essence of leadership?It's time to step into a new era of...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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19:32
Overcoming the Battle of Hiding in Leadership
Can you think of an area in your life where you’ve been hiding?We all want to make bold moves and decisions that empower us and move us closer to our goals. But it’s a constant battle, and coming out of hiding isn’t an overnight proc...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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18:25
3 Reasons Why You Don’t Stay In Your Lane
Could your leadership journey be a beacon of authenticity and empowerment?I remember the day I realized that trying to be a jack-of-all-trades in leadership was leaving me exhausted and unfulfilled. That epiphany sparked a transforma...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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20:50
Unmasking Perfectionism: Exploring the Impact of Your Perceived Acceptance Part 2
How does your perceived reality hinder on your acceptance and how that impacts your leadership? And it all stems from perfectionism. In this episode of She Leads Authentically, we delve into the profound impact...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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17:07
Perfectionism-Part 1: What To Do When Your Environment is Breaking You Down
Are you tired of perfectionism holding you back from leading authentically? Well, if you're on the path to overcoming this hurdle, you're in for a treat. I'm right there with you, navigating through the complexities of perfectionism myself. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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16:22
Elevate your Leadership & Go Beyond The Ceiling
Have you pushed your boundaries if not do you know what is holding you back?That's right, it's time to elevate your leadership and break through the ceiling.But what exactly is this ceiling? It's not just physical—it's ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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15:05
Detoxing from Miserable Success
What exactly is miserable success? It's the pursuit of success in a way that doesn't align with who you truly are. It's about chasing after an image or idea of success that leaves you feeling unfulfilled, despite outward achievements.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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16:05
Face Adversity Like A SHE Leader
Have you ever hit a wall while trying to accomplish something? You know, that feeling when you just can't seem to find your groove and thoughts of giving up start creeping in? Well, that's exactly where I found myself when recording this epi...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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16:45
Confident Leadership & Making Empowered Decisions
Have you ever hit a wall while trying to accomplish something? You know, that feeling when you just can't seem to find your groove and thoughts of giving up start creeping in? Well, that's exactly where I found myself when recording this epi...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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12:02
Authentic Leadership: 3 Outcomes to Expect When You Embrace Authenticity Part 2
We are back with part two of The Power of Authentic Leadership. Hey, SheLeaders! This week, we're diving into breaking free from self-compromise and aligning actions with our true selves. We laid the groundwork in the last episode a...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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16:07
The Power of Authentic Leadership Part 1
Get ready to go deep into the transformative power of authentic leadership. In today's episode, I'm laying the groundwork for this essential topic, exploring why authenticity matters and how it shapes our leadership journey. Join me as we na...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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17:36
Break Free From Self-Compromise & Align Your Actions With Your True Authentic Self
Are you always looking for that quick fix in your leadership? We’re diving into breaking free from self-compromise and aligning your actions with your authentic self. It’s a discussion that resonates deeply because, let’s face it, we all fin...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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13:12