Changing the Game is a podcast that highlights bold, inspiring women who are redefining leadership and carving their own paths across different industries, backgrounds, and life chapters.
Hosted by Jordan Duren, each episode dives deep into the stories of female leaders who have navigated transitions, taken risks, and challenged the status quo. From corporate trailblazers to creative entrepreneurs, these women share the real, unfiltered truths behind their journeys—what it took, what they learned, and what they’d tell the next woman ready to rise.
If you’re ready to break the mold, own your story, and lead with purpose, this show is for you.
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The High Achiever’s Guide to Knowing When It’s Time for a Change | Miranda Holder
#42: Former elite rower and Division I coach Miranda Holder built much of her identity around pushing harder, competing and succeeding. Then, at 25, a heart condition unexpectedly ended her elite rowing career and forced her to figure out who she was without the sport that had defined so much of her life.
In this episode of Changing the Game, Miranda shares her journey from elite rowing to coaching at programs like Georgetown and Northeastern, navigating burnout, and eventually building a new career as an executive coach and founder of Holder Leadership.
We talk about why high achievers can do everything “right” and still feel like something is missing, why you can’t always think your way through a major life or career transition, and how learning to listen to your body can help you make better decisions.
Miranda also breaks down the science behind nervous system regulation, the difference between intuition and your body simply seeking safety, and practical ways to start building a stronger connection with yourself.
In this episode:
Losing her athletic career after a heart condition diagnosis at 25
Finding an identity beyond being an athlete
Why athletes are so good at pushing through discomfort
Miranda’s transition from Division I coaching to executive coaching
Recognizing burnout before it forces you to stop
Why doing everything “right” can still leave you feeling unfulfilled
How your body can provide information your analytical brain misses
Intuition vs. your nervous system seeking safety
Practical ways to get out of your head and into your body
Learning to trust yourself during career and life transitions
Connect with Miranda at https://www.holderleadership.com/
20 Aug 2026
From D1 Athlete to CEO: Redefining High Performance with Kristin Belleson
#41: Former University of Iowa swimmer Kristin Belleson spent years in a sport where hard work gave her a sense of control over her own results. Then she entered the working world and learned an important lesson that not everyone operates with the same intensity, and you can’t control every outcome.
Today, Kristin is the CEO of the National Eczema Association and a longtime leader in mission-driven healthcare organizations.
In this episode of Changing the Game, Kristin shares what the transition out of Division I athletics really felt like, how she found a new sense of purpose through her career, and how her definition of high performance has evolved as she’s become a leader.
In this episode:
Kristin’s journey from Iowa swimming to CEO
Navigating identity after college athletics
Why athletes can struggle when everyone around them doesn’t operate at the same intensity
Learning to focus on what you can actually control
Finding purpose through mission-driven work
How athletics shaped Kristin’s leadership style
Why progress over perfection still counts as changing the game
13 Aug 2026
Winning the Interview, Training for Life: Kylie Casey on the Athlete Career Transition
#40: Former Virginia Tech softball player Kylie Casey knows what it takes to perform under pressure, whether it's on the field, selling in the OR, or across the table in an interview.
After her playing career ended, Kylie moved from coaching and college athletics into medical device sales and recruiting, where she spent years interviewing candidates and helping build high-performing teams.
Now, she's the founder of The Interview Locker Room, helping athletes learn how to confidently tell their story and prepare for what's next.
In this episode of Changing the Game, Kylie shares why preparation, self-awareness, and coachability can separate great candidates from the rest and why the skills athletes build through sports can become an advantage long after the game ends.
In this episode:
Kylie's journey from Virginia Tech softball to medical device sales and recruiting
Navigating identity after your athletic career ends
The three qualities Kylie looked for when interviewing candidates
How athletes can confidently tell their story
Why interviewing is a skill that needs to be trained
Building The Interview Locker Room
Helping high school, college, and professional athletes prepare for their next arena
Why coachability matters at every stage of your career
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