Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Women in Leadership Podcast! Today we are joined by the incredible Dr. Christi Diamond, a naturopathic doctor and relationship expert, for a powerful conversation about authenticity, faith, and resilience in both life and business. So many women leaders find themselves struggling to balance the expectations placed upon them - both personally and professionally - while staying true to who they are. Dr. Diamond understands this challenge deeply and shares why trusting yourself is the foundation for living with authenticity. She opens up about the exper ..read more

As we celebrate International Women's Day, it's a time to honor the resilience, courage, and achievements of women who continue to break barriers and inspire change. This year, the Women in Leadership Podcast brings us an incredibly powerful episode, "IWD 2025: A Story of Courage, Resilience, Strength, and Hope," featuring the remarkable Anneke Van Vliet. From the outside, Anneke life seemed picture-perfect—thriving businesses, a loving family, and homes in two countries. But behind the scenes, she was facing a personal and professional storm, navigating the emotional and psychological toll of ..read more

Success isn’t just about hitting milestones - it’s about resilience, emotional awareness, and the courage to think differently. For Kristina Lucia, these qualities became the foundation of her journey, transforming personal challenges into a thriving business built on creativity and connection. In this episode of the Women and Leadership podcast, Kristina shares how communication and self-awareness have shaped both her personal and professional growth. From recognizing the importance of emotional intelligence to navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, she offers powerful insights int ..read more

What if the key to true fulfillment isn’t in climbing the corporate ladder, but in discovering what truly lights you up? In this episode of the Women in Leadership Podcast, we sit down with the inspiring Amanda Heal, a former lawyer who found herself in an unfulfilling career—until she embarked on a journey of self-discovery. Today, Amanda helps professional women transition from feeling stuck to leading lives filled with passion and purpose. Join us as Amanda shares powerful insights on identifying your true calling, aligning your career with your core values, and making meaningful transition ..read more

Welcome to Women in Leadership! Today, we’re excited to revisit Dare to Rise: A Collection of Courage from Eight Remarkable Women, originally shared on the Business in Heels podcast, with two inspiring authors, Terri Wilby and Baishakhi Connor. Terri, a breathwork practitioner and rapid transformational therapist, spent 40 years in a monastic community before embracing a new mission: empowering women over 50 to reclaim their power. Her chapter, A Breath of Life: Memoir of Resilience and Transformation, is a heartfelt account of healing, reinvention, and finding purpose. Baishakh ..read more

Now that 2025 is here, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the challenges, milestones, and lessons that shaped the past year. 2024 has been full of challenges, milestones, and lessons that have shaped both my personal and professional journey. In this month’s episode of the Ambitious Entrepreneur Show, I’m thrilled to sit down with my friend and fellow entrepreneur, Karen Crowell, for a heartfelt conversation we’ve titled "2024 Reflection Successes." Karen and I share the highs and lows of the year—everything from juggling health and business to celebrating personal wins like launching group c ..read more

Feeling overwhelmed by challenges? Welcome to the Women in Leadership Podcast! I’m Annemarie Cross, and I’m so excited to share this space where we support and empower women to overcome challenges and celebrate their successes. In today’s episode, Turning Challenges into Growth and Celebrating Your Journey, I’m joined by the incredible Amy Yip. Amy is a mental fitness executive coach, keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, and author who believes that mindset—not circumstances—is the key to happiness and success. Amy’s story is truly inspiring. She went from leading global teams at Google to followi ..read more

Feeling overwhelmed by challenges? Welcome to the Women in Leadership Podcast! I’m Annemarie Cross, and I’m so excited to share this space where we support and empower women to overcome challenges and celebrate their successes. In today’s episode, Turning Challenges into Growth and Celebrating Your Journey, I’m joined by the incredible Amy Yip. Amy is a mental fitness executive coach, keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, and author who believes that mindset—not circumstances—is the key to happiness and success. Amy’s story is truly inspiring. She went from leading global teams at Google to followi ..read more

Are you ready to make 2024 your best year yet?   In the latest episode of the Women in Leadership Podcast, Annemarie Cross and special guest Karen Crowell shared 6 mindset and practical shifts to help you level up this year. These strategies are designed to help you overcome challenges, set and achieve your goals, and elevate your success, no matter what industry you're in.   Here are 3 Key Takeaways from this episode:  ? Audrey's Inner Circle Audit: Auditing the 5 closest people we surround ourselves with can have a significant impact on our focus and mindset. If we c ..read more

Hi, this is Annemarie, and welcome to another #ListenerIntoLead podcast tip for coaches and consultants who want to launch a podcast to nurture listeners into leads, get clients and build their business with their podcast. This is tip #28.  On tip #7 of this ListenerIntoLead series you would have heard me share: Where do you start when it comes to your podcast? You start with the end in mind. But not just ANY end in mind.  But a specific end in mind.  Because specificity is key.  For instance a goal of: “I want to build visibility and brand awareness with my podcast” i ..read more