Leap With Lindsay is your portal into a life that lights you up.
Hosted by former Wall Street VP turned author, speaker, and creative entrepreneur Lindsay MacMillan, this podcast is part career mentorship, part sacred circle.
Through poetic storytelling and practical guidance, Lindsay helps you navigate the leaps—big and small—that lead to greater alignment, creativity, and purpose.
It’s time to stop waiting, start trusting, and make the leap…with Lindsay as your guide every step of the way.
16: Four Reasons Why You're Being Called Into Greater Visibility With Your Voice
It’s 2026, and you’re not playing small or hiding behind the scenes any longer. In today’s episode, Lindsay speaks to four reasons why you’re being called forward to be more visible with your voice. Whether you know you’re meant for TEDx stages, keynotes, a podcast, or a social media series, this episode will help you get clear on your “why” and step into your calling…while getting PAID for the magic of your voice. The four reasons Lindsay channels in this episode: Collective leadershipMagnet...
17 Feb 2026
15: Behind the Scenes of Writing The Anti-Marriage Pact — A Six-Year Journey
I started writing The Anti-Marriage Pact in 2020. What followed was a six-year journey filled with the most magical flow state of my life...plus, doubt, challenges, pushback from publishers, and delayed timelines. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of the book: how it began, what almost stopped it, and what it took to finally bring this story to life. If you’ve ever worked toward something meaningful over many years — especially through uncertainty — this one’s for you. ...
27 Jan 2026
14: Behind the Scenes of My 10-Year Author Journey + My Best Advice for Aspiring Writers
In 2016, Lindsay MacMillan graduated from college with a dream of becoming an author — and a very real, very soul-sucking Wall Street job. Ten years later, she’s a full-time creative with her fifth book on the way. In this episode, Lindsay takes listeners behind the scenes of her author journey: the ambition, rejection, double life, and big breakthroughs and book deals. She also shares her top three pieces of advice for aspiring authors who want to break in and share their books w...
22 Jan 2026
13: You’re Not Behind: A 10-Minute Meditation to Clear Old Energy + Receive Clarity for 2026
If you’re feeling stuck, slow, or unclear this January, this episode is for you. In this short, grounding episode, Lindsay talks about why this January is more about shedding than starting and why nothing has gone wrong if you don’t feel “on” yet. She then guides you through a 10-minute meditation to help you clear old energy, create space, and reconnect with your inner power as you step into the year ahead. The year of the horse is right around the corner, and you'd better believe we will be...
13 Jan 2026
12: Alchemizing envy into inspiration to create our dream life
In today's episode, Lindsay talks all about alchemizing envy into inspiration and how we can transmute more "negative" emotions into powerful activators. She also gives a shoutout to AM Kehoe, whose debut book, The Almost Twins, is out today and is available on Amazon. Congratulations on the release! Get your copy today. And learn more about Lindsay's six-week program for authors, as well as her inaugural six-week speaking program that she is opening up.
6 Jan 2026
11: So You Want to Quit Your Corporate Job in 2026...
If you're dreaming of quitting your job this year, this is the episode for you. 5x author, 4x TEDx speaker, and ex Goldman Sachs VP Lindsay MacMillan shares some spicy truth bombs for what NOT to do (spoiler: rage quitting), and also what TO do (find a "bridge job"). To keep up the beginning-of-the-year momentum, Lindsay is leading a FREE 6-day "Channeled Creativity" challenge where you commit to working on your creative project (a book, keynote talk, podcast, business plan, or whatever...
30 Dec 2025
10. Ease Into 2026: A 10-Minute End-of-Year Meditation
As the year comes to a close, this short meditation is an invitation to soften. Instead of rushing into resolutions or the January grind, Lindsay guides you through a gentle practice to help you release what you’re carrying, offer yourself grace, and open to the most grounded, magnetic version of the year ahead. This is a moment to pause, breathe, and ease into 2026...slowly, sustainably, and on your own terms.
9 Dec 2025
09: Are You Meant to Write a Book? Here’s the Truth No One Tells You
In today’s episode, I’m sharing a spicy truth bomb that might surprise you from an author: not everyone should write a book!! After a recent conversation with someone trying to convince me that “everyone needs a book,” I felt called to break down what truly makes a book worth writing...and all the reasons not to write one. We explore: ✨ Why ghostwritten/AI-written books fall flat ✨ Why loving the craft matters more than any result ✨ Why writing a book for money o...
2 Dec 2025
08: Let's Make 2026 Your Published Author Era
So you know you want to write a book. Maybe you’ve been procrastinating, feeling stuck, circling the same idea, or doubting whether you’re “ready.” Maybe the dream is moving slower than you hoped, and impatience is creeping in. This episode is your sacred nudge. Your reminder that the dream is real, the timeline is yours, and your book is meant to exist. I share the behind-the-scenes of my own ten-year journey to becoming a published author—what it really took, what I wish I’d known sooner, a...
25 Nov 2025
07: Behind-the-scenes on how to self-publish your book in these 5 steps
After publishing three books via big publishers, I've officially SELF-PUBLISHED my debut poetry collection, I Love You Like New York. In this episode, I'm breaking down the process, bringing you behind the scenes, and empowering you to bring your book to life too. Whether you want to self-publish, traditionally publish, or aren't sure yet, this episode is the super practical guide for you. Consider this the sacred nudge your soul has asked for to make 2026 the year you publish your book...
18 Nov 2025
06: How to Overcome Our Fear as Creatives and JUST DO THE THING!!
This episode is all about moving through our fear and DOING THE THING ANYWAY! Fear is a super natural part of the creative process. What will people say if I publish that book or start that YouTube channel or launch that business? What if it doesn't work? What if I look stupid or lose friends along the way? We don't need to "get over" our fear. We just need to understand it better and learn how to work with it so it doesn't block our creative genius. For me, that means self-publis...
11 Nov 2025
05: Why I'm Self-Publishing My Debut Poetry Book (After 4 Big 5 Book Deals)
Exciting announcement, friends!! My debut poetry book, I LOVE YOU LIKE NEW YORK is out in just 2 weeks on Nov 24, 2025. And for the first-time ever, I'm SELF-PUBLISHING! In this episode, I share 5 reasons why I chose to self-publish my poetry book after going through the big publishing house experience with my novels. Hopefully this demystifies the process for you and inspires you on your own creative journey! It would mean so much if you pre-ordered my poetry book. The e-book is ...
4 Nov 2025
04: From fear state to flow state: 10-minute guided breathwork meditation
In this 10-minute guided breathwork meditation, I’ll walk you through a simple, powerful practice to regulate your nervous system and reconnect with inner safety. Whether you’re navigating a big leap, starting a new chapter, or simply wanting to create space in your day, this practice will help you shift out of fear and into flow. Breathwork has been one of the tools that changed everything for me when I left my corporate job to build a creative life. I can't wait to share it with you. ...
28 Oct 2025
03: Why Not Getting Your “Dream Job” Can Be the Best Thing That Happens to You
Everyone wants their “dream job." But what if not getting it is actually the thing that supercharges your success? That was the case for me when I dreamed of being an author but found myself in the corporate world instead. In today’s episode, I share five messages on why missing out on your dream job might be the best thing that ever happens to you. If you’re feeling stuck, rejected, or restless in your career, this one’s for you. Your current season isn’t wasted time...it’s sacred prep...
20 Oct 2025
02: Why I Left Goldman Sachs (Lindsay's Version)
Here it is! The juicy podcast you've asked for...why I *actually* left Goldman Sachs. In this behind the scenes episode, I share in my own words the reasons why I did -- and didn't -- leave Wall Street to pursue my creative dreams. Spoiler: most of what you've seen in news headlines or on social media probably isn't true. The truth is a lot messier and also more motivational, and I share all of it here. I hope this episode can inspire you through your own career shifts, big and sm...
20 Oct 2025
01: Welcome to the Leap With Lindsay Podcast!
Welcome to the very first episode of Leap With Lindsay! I’m Lindsay MacMillan—author, speaker, and former Goldman Sachs VP—and the #1 question I get asked is, “How did you make the leap from Wall Street to writing novels, and how can I make my own leap into a more purpose-filled life?" In this intro episode, I share the story behind my leap(s), why I’m starting this podcast, and how I hope it helps you create a life and career that truly light you up. Think of this space as part m...
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