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LEAD LIKE A GIRL

LEAD LIKE A GIRL

By: Jessica Smith Coralyn Musser and Jamie Knebel
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We are empowering everyday women through our stories – the good, the bad, and the funny. Join hosts Jessica, Jamie, and Coralyn as they dive into unfiltered stories, big lessons, and real conversations. They met in their 20s as ambitious sales pros, quickly rising to the top. Careers shifted, industries changed, and life threw curveballs—but their drive never wavered. Now, they’re sharing the highs, lows, and hilarious moments of balancing career, family, faith, and friendship. If you’re ready to lead, laugh, and level up, you’re in the right place!Jessica Smith, Coralyn Musser and Jamie Knebel Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • The Comparison Spiral: Why Your Real Life Will Never Win Against a Highlight Reel; E107
    Jun 3 2026

    We all do it. We all hate that we do it. And yet — here we are, still comparing ourselves to literally everyone.

    In this episode, Coralyn, Jamie, and Jessica are getting into the comparison spiral — why your brain is wired for it, why social media pours gasoline on the whole thing, and why you're always measuring your behind-the-scenes against everyone else's highlight reel.

    They're getting honest about negative self-talk, the environments that keep you stuck, and the one mindset shift that might actually break the cycle.

    Spoiler: it starts with cheering for other women instead of quietly resenting them. Yes, really.

    If you've ever opened your phone and immediately felt behind — this one's for you.

    What they cover:The biology of comparisonWhy social media is designed to make you feel behindHow negative self-talk fuels the spiralGratitude and self-awareness as actual toolsHow to build a circle that lifts you up

    If this hit home, share it with a woman who needs to hear it.

    Find us:Website: leadlikeagirllab.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/leadlikeagirllab

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    44 mins
  • Your Purpose Is Bigger Than Your Job Title: Finding Your Why; E106
    May 27 2026

    Are you building a life with purpose… or just staying busy checking boxes?

    In this powerful and honest conversation, Jessica, Jamie, and Coralyn dive into one of life’s biggest questions: Why am I here? From discovering your unique gifts to understanding how serving others can unlock meaning, this episode explores what it looks like to live intentionally instead of running on autopilot.

    If you've ever found yourself thinking “There has to be more than this,” this conversation is for you.

    Through personal stories, practical takeaways, and real-life reflections, we unpack how purpose often isn't found in giant life moments — it's revealed through everyday interactions, courageous steps, and serving one person at a time.

    – Why discovering your "why" matters more than chasing achievement
    – How everyday interactions reveal your unique gifts and strengths
    – The connection between purpose, service, and fulfillment
    – What distractions are stealing your attention and focus
    – Practical steps for self-discovery and intentional living
    – How women in leadership and working moms can create impact through ordinary moments
    – Ways to stop surviving and start living with greater meaning

    "Are we just busy living?"

    "There has to be more than this."

    "Serve one person at a time."

    00:00 – Discovering Your Why
    03:16 – Unpacking Personal Gifts and Purpose
    11:59 – The Importance of Serving Others
    20:09 – Finding Meaning in Everyday Life
    25:07 – Practical Steps to Make a Difference

    – Lead Like A Girl Website
    – StrengthsFinder by Gallup
    – Giant Worldwide Core Beliefs Assessment

    – Jessica on LinkedIn
    – Jamie on Twitter
    – Coralyn on Instagram

    In this episode, we cover:Quotable MomentsChaptersResources MentionedConnect with the Hosts

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    35 mins
  • Am I Too Old for This? Confidence, Growth & Reinvention at Any Age; E105
    May 20 2026

    Who decided life has an expiration date on dreams, reinvention, or joy?
    In this heartfelt and hilariously honest episode of Lead Like a Girl, Jamie, Jessica, and Coralyn dive into the pressure women feel around aging, timelines, and “having it all figured out.” From career pivots and relationships to confidence, fashion, and personal growth — this conversation is your reminder that life doesn’t stop at a certain age… it actually gets better when you stop asking for permission.

    If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “Am I too old for this?” — this episode is for you.

    Together, the hosts unpack societal expectations around women and aging, the emotional weight of missed milestones, and the freedom that comes from embracing your journey exactly as it is. Through laughter, vulnerability, and real-life stories, they explore how confidence and self-acceptance evolve over time — and why celebrating your wins matters no matter when they happen.

    • Why women feel pressured by society’s timelines
    • The truth about aging and self-confidence
    • Navigating career pivots later in life
    • Relationships, dating, and finding love again
    • Fashion, identity, and owning your personal style
    • Emotional growth and celebrating unexpected milestones
    • How friendship and community help us embrace change
    • Why it’s never too late to reinvent yourself

    “Every day is priceless, make the most of it.”

    “You’re never too old for anything.”

    “Celebrate your wins, no matter the timing.”


    Aging, women leadership, self-acceptance, confidence, life transitions, empowerment, personal growth, working moms, friendship, motivation, career pivots, embracing change, real stories

    🎧 Lead Like a Girl is the unapologetically real podcast empowering women through honest conversations about leadership, growth, motherhood, ambition, and the messy middle of life. Subscribe and join the movement to lead boldly, fearlessly, and fully yourself.

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    40 mins
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