The Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday Women
Welcome to The Ripple, where extraordinary women executives share their turning points, growing pains, breakthroughs, and triumphs to help you show up with confidence.
Brought to you by Cofounder/Executive Producers Melissa Moody and Leslie Greenwood and hosted by Ashley Laabs (Composure Digital). This podcast is part of Wednesday Women - a company that spotlights extraordinary executives in an effort to raise visibility of women in our social feeds, keynotes, podcasts, and panels.
Season 2 is proudly sponsored by GNW Consulting - find out more at gnwconsulting.com
Episodes
46 episodes
Visibility Isn’t Vanity with Bridgett McGowen (BMH Companies)
Building your reputation isn’t selfish. When done well, it helps you put others in a better position than they were before they met you. In this episode, our host Ashley Laabs talks with Bridgett McGowen about the secret sauce of building a per...
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Episode 17
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27:59
Finding the Edge of Your Stretch Zone with Stephanie J. Neill (Stripe)
Growth doesn't have to mean overwhelm. That's the lesson our guest Stephanie J. Neill learned in the moments she stretched just a little too far outside her comfort zone. In this episode, Stephanie shares her point of view on how to tell the di...
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Episode 16
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20:42
Courage When Things Are Good with Deidre Hudson (YELL)
Sometimes things don't go to plan - they go better. Deidre Hudson tells us about becoming a CMO earlier than expected, and the courage it takes navigate your doubts. She opens up about what it means to be seen, trust your feelings, and lead as ...
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Episode 15
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28:13
From Perfection to Performance with Katie Swett Miller (Kit)
Katie Swett Miller joins our host, Ashley Laabs, to explore how you can overcome imposter syndrome, one micro-moment at a time. Katie recalls her experience of bringing her "behind-the-curtain" product role into the limelight.Questions f...
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Episode 14
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25:16
Telling the Whole Story with Tash Durkins (Fiercely Joyful)
From government executive to founder, Tash Durkins has made it her mission to create space for vulnerability and joy to lead the way. Join us for a talk that will inspire you to find low-risk moments for building trust by telling the whole stor...
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Episode 13
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31:27
Becoming Yourself in Public with Precious L. Williams (Perfect Pitch Group)
What if you built your future by pitching who you’re becoming instead of who you are? Precious L. Williams shares how this approach helped her step outside the criticisms and step into the pitch that changed her life.Questions for reflec...
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Episode 12
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29:59
Claim Your Crown with K Royal (Crawford & Company)
If you’ve ever been the only woman at the table, this episode is for you. K Royal sits down with our host, Ashley Laabs, to explore what it means to own her expertise in a male-dominated industry and how entering pageants as an adult strengthen...
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Episode 11
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30:21
Shedding Perfectionism & Building in Public with Kaivona Parker (Uber)
What does it actually take to be seen as an expert? Sales strategist and entrepreneur Kaivona Parker digs into the reality of her visibility journey. Join us for a conversation about how to curate social media use, share before you're ready, an...
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Episode 10
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29:53
The Playground of Visibility with Ashley Faus (Atlassian)
In this episode, Ashley Faus applies the principles of Human-Centered Marketing to help you build visibility and connect with your network. She shares her journey from posting on LinkedIn to fielding inbound speaking invitations and job offers....
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Episode 9
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32:58
Putting Down the Backpack with Paige McPheely (Base)
In this episode, we sit down with 2x founder Paige McPheely to talk about how seeking funding changed her relationship with thought leadership. Before she could come out from behind the curtain of the business, she had to put down t...
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Episode 8
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25:00
Special Series: Women at Work – Asking for What You Need & Acting Like a CEO
This is a special series featuring the incomparable Glo Harris - Executive Advisor, Organizational Consultant, Intergenerational Healer.This episode is all about power, self-advocacy, and claiming the space you deserve. Glo talks about t...
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Episode 5
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8:47
Special Series: The Inner Battles of Leadership: Burnout, Pressure & Feeling ‘Too Much’
This is a special series featuring the incomparable Glo Harris - Executive Advisor, Organizational Consultant, Intergenerational Healer.Glo goes deep on the emotional realities leaders face: burnout, the pressure to prove yourself, feeli...
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Episode 4
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14:39
Special Series: Executive Presence, Reimagined: Energy, Attention & How You Show Up
This is a special series featuring the incomparable Glo Harris - Executive Advisor, Organizational Consultant, Intergenerational Healer.Forget the outdated, surface-level definitions of “executive presence.” Glo unpacks what presence
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Episode 3
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7:28
Special Series: Good Leaders vs. Great Leaders & The Behaviors That Truly Matter
This is a special series featuring the incomparable Glo Harris - Executive Advisor, Organizational Consultant, Intergenerational Healer.In this episode breaks down the timeless truths of leadership — the small, human behaviors that separ...
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Episode 2
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12:56
Special Series: Getting to know Glo Harris & Her Path to Purpose
This episode is part of a special series in which we interview the incredible Glo Harris - Executive Advisor, Organizational Consultant, Intergenerational Healer. Learn about Glo's extraordinary path from young mother to psychothera...
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Episode 1
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15:19
Make Speaking Your Superpower with Nausheen Chen (Speak as a Leader)
Speaking doesn’t just build your visibility, it helps you step into the most authentic form of confidence. Join us as Nausheen Chen sits down with our host, Ashley Laabs, to dive into the mindset shifts that will help you amplify your message w...
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Episode 7
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28:31
Becoming Unforgettable with Lorraine K. Lee (RISE Learning Solutions)
LinkedIn-insider Lorraine K. Lee chats with our host, Ashley Laabs, about why doing great work isn’t enough. She shares the rewards of creating visibility instead of waiting for recognition.Questions for reflection:Where have...
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Episode 6
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26:00
Trust After Burnout with Lindsay Tjepkema (Human Brands Win)
At a certain point, your biggest challenge isn’t knowing more, it’s trusting yourself more. That’s what Lindsay Tjepkema learned after years of pushing herself too hard and making herself too small. Join Lindsay and our host, Ashley Laabs, for ...
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Episode 5
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21:38
From Scarcity to Status with Alison Fragale (Likeable Badass)
Don't wait to build your reputation until you need to use it--start building status now. Author, professor, and organizational psychologist Alison Fragale joins our host Ashley Laabs to uncover what it means to grow visibility with intention, n...
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Episode 4
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29:21
Unapologetically Brilliant with Brianna Doe (Verbatim)
How can you stand in your character instead of conforming? That’s the question Brianna Doe answers in her upcoming book, The Unapologetic Professional. She sits down with our host, Ashley Laabs, to talk about the importance of unlocking securit...
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Episode 3
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26:24
You Are Enough with Kim Peretti (Restaurant 365)
A single conversation can change everything. That’s what happened when Kim Peretti’s mentor asked questions that sliced through the shield of perfectionism and helped her find her confidence.Questions for reflection:- D...
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Episode 2
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30:23
Visibility Without Permission with Shantel Love (Pearson)
Stop waiting for permission to be noticed, get promoted, and have an impact. Shantel Love joins our host, Ashley Laabs, to talk about how you can honor your journey without fear.Questions for reflection:- What rooms are you in that ...
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Episode 1
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32:11
Amplify Awesome: Welcome to Season 2 of The Ripple
Giddy up because Season 2 of The Ripple is here!This time around, we’re keeping things short and sweet with bite-sized episodes and reflective questions to spark ideas you can actually use in your everyday life.In this quick trai...
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What’s Holding You Back From Taking the Leap? Featuring Ikram Guerd (Aspivix)
When you let fear get in the way, you leave the door open for regrets. Join us as Ikram Guerd, VP of Global Marketing at Aspivix and board member of Inspiring Girls USA, shares how a life-changing mantra gave her the courage to leap into new op...
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Episode 20
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21:39
How Do You Cultivate Opportunity? Featuring Ejieme Eromosele (Success in Black)
Opportunities aren’t just handed out—they’re cultivated. Ejieme Eromosele shares her journey from customer success rookie to GM of EMEA at Quiq, and how founding Success in Black has created space for others to thrive. She reveals why speaking ...
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Episode 19
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