A résumé tells us what you've done. The story tells us who you've become.
Blending leadership and storytelling to illuminate the real lives behind remarkable leaders.
Leadership & LipGloss™ is a storytelling-driven podcast hosted by Tamara, featuring authentic conversations with leaders, changemakers, and everyday trailblazers. Each episode explores the defining moments, hard-earned lessons, and lived experiences that shape who we are and how we lead. More than a leadership podcast, Leadership & LipGloss™ reveals how ordinary people use their seat to create extraordinary impact.
Do the Thing You Can’t Take Back: Lisina Stoneburner on Taking Risks, Craft & Integrity
What if the greatest risk isn’t failing, but never finding out what could have been? Actress, entrepreneur, and acting coach Lisina Stoneburner shares how surprising turns, courageous decisions, and integrity shaped her journey. Her story challenges us to consider whether we’re building the lives we want or protecting the ones we’ve grown comfortable living.
11 Oct 2026
How Do You Pursue Excellence Without Losing Your Humanity? Carissa Imrecke Shares Her Journey.
From microbiologist to executive, Carissa Imrecke shares how grit, empathy, and accountability shaped her leadership. In this episode of Leadership & LipGloss™, she reflects on marriage, motherhood, and the work of building people alongside systems. Imrecke reminds us that excellence requires heart.
6 Oct 2026
Leave a Mark: Pastor Willie Davis on Integrity, Purpose & Building a Legacy That Endures
Pastor Willie Davis’ journey unfolds like a living story shaped by faith, discipline, and decades of service to his community. In this episode, he reflects on the moments that forged his character and taught him what leadership truly requires. His life reminds us that leaving a mark means serving with integrity, preparing before the opportunity comes, and building something that outlives you.
27 Sept 2026
S1E5: You Are Always Worthy: Marcia Smith on Recovery, Healing, & Beginning Again
Marcia Smith, LPC shares her personal journey with addiction in her family and the legacy of service that shaped her path to leading the Right Side Up Women & Children’s Program. She offers a powerful look at what healing truly requires: honesty, accountability, community, and the courage to make a new choice. This conversation reminds listeners that no matter their past, they can release what no longer serves them, begin again, and trust that they are always worthy.
21 Sept 2026
S1E4: Leading with Heart. What Leah Blackwell Reveals About Leading with Humanity in Every Space You Influence
Tamara sits down with nurse executive Leah Blackwell to explore how presence, purpose, and people‑centered leadership shape the way others experience us. Leah shares how leaders can build trust, develop people, and create cultures where individuals feel seen, valued, and supported. This episode reveals that while titles and systems may change, the lasting imprint of leadership comes from how you lead people in every space you influence.
14 Sept 2026
S1E3: Break the Blueprint. Build Your Joy. Jamila Hazel on Designing the Joy‑Filled Life You Deserve
Jamila Hazel joins Tamara to explore what happens when the blueprint you were handed no longer fits the life you’re meant to live. She shares how releasing old expectations and reclaiming her voice allowed her to design a life that feels aligned, intentional, and deeply fulfilling. This conversation invites you to consider what you may need to break, redesign, or rebuild as you create the life you truly deserve.
8 Sept 2026
S1E2: Who Are You Weaving into the Fabric of Your Leadership? Ken Shelton on Sponsorship, Influence & Pulling People Forward
Textile engineer and senior executive Ken Shelton shares how precision, curiosity, and an unwavering commitment to quality shaped his approach to leadership. He reflects on navigating executive spaces, creating belonging, and using influence to sponsor others and pull them forward. From professional achievement to family and presence, Ken challenges every leader to consider what quality truly means in their work, relationships, and life.
8 Sept 2026
S1E1: Could Your Yes Change a Generation? Mrs. Louise B. Adams on Lasting Leadership
Louise B. Adams shares how courage, service, and one meaningful “yes” can create a legacy that shapes generations. Her story offers powerful lessons on purposeful leadership and lasting community impact.
19 Jun 2026
S1E0: This Is Leadership & LipGloss™ (The Prologue)
This prologue to Leadership & LipGloss™ introduces the heart behind the podcast and the journey that inspired it. Tamara shares the experiences that shaped her path and the vision for a series of conversations that explore leadership, resilience, purpose, and the stories beneath the title.
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