Episode Episodes

Why do so many women work harder… and still end up underpaid?In this episode, Betsy sits down with Bhavana Smith, founder of Until There Are Nine, to talk about negotiation, self-advocacy, promotions, and the quiet ways women are taught to stay grateful instead of ask for more. Bhavana shares t…

Kehla G joins us for a real-talk conversation on what it looks like to lead (and build) when the pressure is real—without spiraling into more hustle, more noise, and more “I must not be enough.”We talk about orientation (where you’re standing when you try to solve a problem), why the solution i…

You’ve heard of glass ceilings—but what if the bigger career blocker is glass walls? In this conversation, researcher and author Dr. Amy Diehl explains why women often don’t just hit barriers at the top… they hit invisible walls every direction they turn—blocking access to roles, relationships, and…

Ever notice how the higher you achieve, the louder the expectations get? Olympic gold medalist Charlotte Worthington gets it—because she’s lived it in the most high-stakes arena possible.In this episode, Charlotte shares how she built mental toughness in a sport that’s equal parts fearless and …

Women in leadership often get stuck in the likability vs. competence double bind—and it can stall career growth for women even when performance is strong. In this episode, organizational psychologist Dr. Alison Fragale shares the “Likeable Badass” approach to build leadership confidence, strengthen…

Bad bosses don’t just ruin your day—they can destroy your confidence and make you question your sanity.If you’re dealing with a toxic work environment, a micromanaging boss, or constant gaslighting, this episode is your survival guide.We are joined by Lynda Harvey (aka the Management Guru) …

In this solo episode, e are looking back at Season 1 of Loud & Lifted and pulling out the big themes that kept showing up in every conversation with women in leadership — from founders and executives to small business owners. Think of this as your 2025 rewind: what actually matters if you want to g…

Communication expert Sarita Maybin shows women in leadership how to deliver tough truths with tact—without damaging trust. We unpack her simple AIR framework (Awareness, Impact, Request), share credibility-saving phrasing, and quick rules for high-tech communication. ). If you’ve ever thought, “I d…

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Katherine Naylor Pullman as she shares her insights on bold career moves and the power of mentorship among women. In this empowering episode, we explore how women can uplift each other in the workplace, break barriers, and achieve their professional dreams…

Episode OverviewWomen in leadership are navigating constant change—and thriving when they treat it like a wave to surf, not a storm to fear. In this female leadership podcast episode, career strategist Sonja Price shows how to reinvent without starting over, build a career roadmap, and lead thr…

On this podcast episode, Image Strategist Melanie Lippman helps women in leadership build executive presence and a memorable personal brand—without dressing like everyone else. She introduces her Style Code framework, shows why color creates connection (and all-black can build walls), and explains …

On this female leadership podcast episode of Loud & Lifted, Betsy sits down with author and marketing exec Mita Mallick to unpack her book The Devil Emails at Midnight—a candid look at 13 bad-boss archetypes and the moment she realized she’d been one, too. Mita challenges every current and aspiring…

In this high-energy conversation, Betsy welcomes powerhouse duo Patty Sibbach and Kathy Anderson-Martin—two leaders who have turned decades of corporate leadership, health and wellness expertise, and real-life grit into a message every woman needs. Together, they unpack their Triple Threat framewor…

What if we stopped chasing job security and started building career security?In this episode of Loud & Lifted, Betsy Hamm sits down with Lyndsay Dowd, award-winning sales leader, culture consultant, and author of Top Down Culture. With her signature “heartbeat for hire” approach, Lyndsay is res…

Performance. Image. Exposure. These three elements—collectively known as the PIE model—can make or break your career trajectory. In this empowering conversation, we sit down with Betsy’s former business coach, Linda Strange, to unpack one of the best professional development tools, and why being in…

In this episode of Loud & Lifted , host Betsy Hamm sits down with Kristen Rae Pucci, entrepreneur and founder of KRAE, to unpack a topic that’s rarely talked about, but deeply felt: betrayal. Whether it’s a colleague who unde...

In this episode of Loud & Lifted , host Betsy Hamm sits down with Jill Avey—leadership coach and founder of SisterSmart—to get real about the inner work required to rise in leadership. Jill specializes in helping high-potenti...

What if the real thing holding women back isn’t lack of time or opportunity, but the myth of balance and the weight of guilt?In this powerful episode, Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, President of Central Penn College, joins us to get real about what it takes to lead as a woman and a mother. Throug…

In this episode, Betsy reconnects with her former intern-turned-powerhouse professional Gwen Wiscount, whose career has spanned sales leadership, startups, entrepreneurship, and beyond. Gwen shares how she built a bold career...

Julia Arpag, founder of Aligned Recruitment, built her business, and her life, around intentionality, purpose, and values. In this episode, she shares what it truly means to live and lead with alignment. From the mindset work...

In nearly every powerful conversation we've had with women on this show, a theme has consistently emerged: support. The kind that fuels ambition, holds space during burnout, and celebrates the wins, big and small. And often, ...

This episode is all about showing up, lifting up, and stepping into spaces that weren’t always built for women. Betsy sits down with Jamie Mowery, co-founder of She Said Golf —a fast-growing community that's changing the game...

Blooming requires more than ambition. It takes courage, intention, and a little dirt under your nails. In this episode of Loud & Lifted , Julie Webb, founder of JMW Collective and long-time advocate for women in leadership, i...

She’s 23, but don’t let the age fool you—she is already shaping the future of leadership in the restaurant industry. Satyne Doner is the Associate Editor of Women in Restaurant Leadership at QSR and FSR magazines—and she’s no...