Female Fridays
On Female Fridays, we go beyond the résumé to reveal the real stories of women leading with courage, complexity, and heart.
Hosted by Rachel Keller — a journalist at heart and a Vice President by trade — this podcast features unfiltered conversations with extraordinary women in healthcare, senior living, entrepreneurship, and beyond.
These are the stories behind the titles: breaking glass ceilings, navigating imposter syndrome, redefining power, and building legacy on their own terms.
If you're craving deeper, more human stories of leadership — the doubt, the pivots, the quiet wins — you’re in the right place.
Because true leadership was never just a title.
Tune in each Friday for real talk, emotional insight, and the truth behind what it really takes to lead.
Female Fridays
She Had the Harvard Degree and Dream Job—Then Walked Away from It All. Learning to Trust Yourself with Tama Kieves
Have you ever done everything “right” — checked every box, landed the dream job, hit the big milestones — but still wondered, Is this really it? That’s exactly where my guest Tama Kieves found herself. She had the Harvard Law degree, the prestigious career, the life her family dreamed of… and she walked away from all of it to chase something she couldn’t ignore: her own voice.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or secretly longed for a different life, you’re not alone. In this episode, Tama gets honest about what it’s really like to leave behind expectations, face your fears, and finally trust yourself — even when it makes no sense on paper.
You’ll hear us talk about:
- Why high achievers (especially women) are often the ones doubting themselves most
- How to tell the difference between intuition and anxiety
- The unfiltered truth about starting over — with no plan, no safety net, and no regrets
- The hidden cost of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and ignoring your inner voice
- Simple, powerful tools Tama uses to help women get clear and take bold steps forward
If you’re thinking about a career change, feeling overwhelmed, or just craving more meaning in your life, this conversation is for you. You’ll walk away with real strategies, plenty of “me too” moments, and (I hope) a renewed belief that your own dreams matter.
This is for every ambitious woman who’s ever wondered if she’s allowed to want more. I can’t wait for you to listen.
Learn more about Tama: https://tamakieves.com