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
51 episodes
Visibility Without Ego with Melissa Moody (Wednesday Women)
Welcome to part 2 of our special founder episodes, where we get to know the leaders behind the Wednesday Women community that makes this podcast possible. This week, we're catching up with Melissa Moody about how her visibility journey led to a...
Attract and Repel with Leslie Greenwood (Wednesday Women)
In part 1 of this special series, we're getting to know Leslie Greenwood, co-founder of Wednesday Women - the community that makes this podcast possible. She gets real about what it means to liberate yourself from people-pleasing to build a per...
Saying Goodbye to the Invisible Girl with Ashley Stamps-Lafont (The Success Rx)
Have you been using invisibility as a means of survival? Maybe it’s time to thrive in the spotlight instead. Host Ashley Laabs chats with Ashley Stamps-Lafont, who recounts how her time on stage taught her to discern what felt scripted and what...
Celebrating Failure with Nikki Bishop (Emerson)
Nikki Bishop shares her biggest revelations about building her visibility - from changing her mindset about enlisting help to celebrating failure as part of the journey to live out her purpose.Questions for reflection:How doe...
The Language of Leadership with Stephanie Valenti (BILL)
Stepping into an executive role shines a light on gaps you may have never seen before. For our guest Stephanie Valenti, it taught her to master the language of CFOs, lean into hard conversations, and stay strong through scrutiny. Join us for a ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
