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LeadHERship - What? Like it's hard?

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by Stacey Chapman, Natalie Rutledge

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Welcome to LeadHERship, the podcast where women in leadership tell the story you don’t usually hear. Not the highlight reel. Not the polished bio. Not the award speech. But the real journey to the leadership table — the imposter syndrome, the tears in a bathroom stall, the moments of being underestimated, the seasons of figuring it out as you go, and the courage it takes to walk into rooms you weren’t expected to be in. Hosted by Stacey and Natalie, this show brings honest, witty, and refreshingly human conversations with women who are leading, growing, navigating, and lifting others up.

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What is LeadHERship - What? Like it's hard??: Welcome to LeadHERship, the podcast where women in leadership tell the story you don’t usually hear.

Not the highlight reel. Not the polished bio. Not the award speech.

But the real journey to the leadership table — the imposter syndrome, the tears in a bathroom stall, the moments of being underestimated, the seasons of figuring it out as you go, and the courage it takes to walk into rooms you weren’t expected to be in. Hosted by Stacey and Natalie, this show brings honest, witty, and refreshingly human conversations with women who are leading, growing, navigating, and lifting others up.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Information about guest appearances is not available.

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