She Takes The Lead

About She Takes The Lead

Start leading your next chapter with boldness and intention, one episode at a time. She Takes The Lead is a personal development podcast that cuts through the noise with raw honesty and genuine empathy for anyone ready to take on life's "left turns" head on. Hosted by Carole Podell, a no-BS New Yorker with a track record of fearless reinvention, this show is where personal growth meets professional development—without the fluff. Drawing from her own successful pivots—from Emmy and Peabody Award-winning producer to executive leadership, to Fertility Warrior and proud single mom by choice—Carole brings her signature straight-talking warmth and transformational storytelling to help listeners navigate career shifts, relationships, self-discovery, and life’s curveballs. No sugar-coating, just hard-won insights delivered with clarity, humor, and kindness. Why Listen? Life transitions are messy, but they don’t have to be lonely. Whether you’re contemplating a midlife career pivot, deepening authentic relationships, or redefining success on your own terms, She Takes The Lead delivers the clarity, confidence, and kick in the ass you need to take action. Through candid conversations and practical guidance shaped by real-world experience, Carole and her guests tackle the big questions: 💡 How do we turn challenges into opportunities for growth? 💡 What does it mean to create success and work-life balance our way? 💡 When do we trust our intuition to guide transformative change? With refreshing authenticity and zero fluff, She Takes The Lead is your space for growth, reinvention, and breaking free from outdated rules. Expect empowering insights, tactical steps, and a whole lot of heart—because true transformation begins when we stop waiting for permission and start leading from within. Who’s It For? 👉 High achievers redefining what success means 👉 Anyone craving real conversations about career, self-worth, and personal evolution 👉 Women navigating major life transitions New episodes every Tuesday! For show notes, discount codes, and exclusive professional and personal resources, visit SheTakesTheLeadPodcast.com (https://shetakestheleadpodcast.com). Everything you need to take action is right there. And before you go, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you’re listening so you never miss a single episode! 🔥 Listen now and start leading your next chapter with boldness and intention.

Publisher

Carole Podell

Category

education · kids & family · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

15 Dec 2023

Latest episode

10 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

49 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Jun 2025

   Ep 034-I'm Crushing It But Why Can't I Own It?

   Send us a text Why is it easier to say, “I’m ambitious,” than “I’ve achieved”? In this episode, I break down why so many high-achieving women (myself included!) struggle to own their success. From redefining what achievement even is, to a conversation between my 6-year-old daughter and her bestie that stopped me in my tracks, this episode is full of truth bombs, real-talk, and one heck of a reminder: you’ve done more than you’re giving yourself credit for. 🎯 We unpack: The emotional wei...

2. 

   7 May 2025

   Ep 033: You're Not Failing, You're Balancing: What Artists, Dreamers, and Doers Need to Know

   Send us a text In this deeply personal solo episode, I unpack what it really means to live a creative life while juggling the realities of adulthood, ambition, and mental health. I share a story about a fellow artist at a crossroads—struggling financially but convinced they were “born for this.” Sound familiar? I’ve been there. In fact, I’m still there… sometimes mid-pivot, sometimes standing still, sometimes flying forward. This isn’t about glamorizing the hustle. It’s about telling the trut...

3. 

   8 Apr 2025

   Ep 031: How to Get Money to Love You Back: Ella Rivkin’s Wealth Wisdom for Women

   Send us a text In this powerhouse episode of She Takes the Lead, Carole sits down with Ella Rivkin—financial strategist, immigrant powerhouse, and co-author of Cracking the Code to Success with Brian Tracy. From a near-tragic accident that changed her life to building financial freedom from $100 in her pocket, Ella shares how she rewrote her money story—and how you can too. This isn't just about spreadsheets or investment portfolios. It's about falling in love with your finances, ditching the...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

677

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.3 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

65

Social presence

0

YouTube

66

Engagement

51

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