She Takes The Lead
Start leading your next chapter with boldness and intention, one episode at a time. She Takes The Lead is a personal development podcast that cuts through the noise with raw honesty and genuine empathy for anyone ready to take on life's "left turns" head on. Hosted by Carole Podell, a no-BS New Yorker with a track record of fearless reinvention, this show is where personal growth meets professional development—without the fluff.
Drawing from her own successful pivots—from Emmy and Peabody Award-winning producer to executive leadership, to Fertility Warrior and proud single mom by choice—Carole brings her signature straight-talking warmth and transformational storytelling to help listeners navigate career shifts, relationships, self-discovery, and life’s curveballs. No sugar-coating, just hard-won insights delivered with clarity, humor, and kindness.
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Life transitions are messy, but they don’t have to be lonely. Whether you’re contemplating a midlife career pivot, deepening authentic relationships, or redefining success on your own terms, She Takes The Lead delivers the clarity, confidence, and kick in the ass you need to take action.
Through candid conversations and practical guidance shaped by real-world experience, Carole and her guests tackle the big questions:
💡 How do we turn challenges into opportunities for growth?
💡 What does it mean to create success and work-life balance our way?
💡 When do we trust our intuition to guide transformative change?
With refreshing authenticity and zero fluff, She Takes The Lead is your space for growth, reinvention, and breaking free from outdated rules. Expect empowering insights, tactical steps, and a whole lot of heart—because true transformation begins when we stop waiting for permission and start leading from within.
Who’s It For?
👉 High achievers redefining what success means
👉 Anyone craving real conversations about career, self-worth, and personal evolution
👉 Women navigating major life transitions
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She Takes The Lead
021: (TRIGGER WARNING) Remembering 9/11: A Personal Reflection on September 11, 2001
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Trigger Warning: This episode contains sensitive content about the 9/11 attacks, including descriptions of the events and aftermath. If this may be difficult for you to listen to, please choose another episode for now.
In this poignant episode of She Takes the Lead, host Carole Podell shares her personal account of the September 11, 2001 attacks, reflecting on the tragic events of 9/11, its impact on New York City, and her experience working in news media during that fateful day. As a New Yorker and media professional, Carole offers a deeply emotional reflection on the heroism, devastation, and the enduring memory of the 3,000 lives lost. With vivid details, she revisits the aftermath of the World Trade Center attacks and honors the first responders and everyday heroes who emerged from this tragedy. Tune in for a heartfelt tribute and a reminder to "Never Forget."
- Personal 9/11 Reflection: Carole shares her firsthand account as a New Yorker and media professional on 9/11.
- Media's Role During 9/11: Insight into how news coverage unfolded and the emotional challenges of covering such a tragedy.
- Honoring 9/11 Heroes: A tribute to the first responders and everyday heroes who risked their lives.
- Impact on New Yorkers: Carole reflects on the unity, strength, and resilience of New York City following the attacks.
- Never Forget: The importance of remembering and honoring the lives lost and the ongoing effects on survivors and their families.
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