Episodes

Confidence does not begin when girls become women. It starts much earlier — in the small moments where they are learning whether their voice matters, whether they should speak up, and whether they are capable of leading.In this Quick Lift, we break down the biggest takeaways from our conversati…

Confidence does not suddenly show up in adulthood. It starts much earlier — and so does leadership.In this episode, we sit down with Sharice Johnson, a youth empowerment leader, mentor, and education administrator at Milton Hershey School. With two decades of experience helping young people bui…

Confidence rarely shows up first. It gets built in the smaller moments—through reps, discomfort, and the decision to move before we feel fully ready.In this Quick Lift, we unpack the biggest takeaways from our conversation with Jeannie Zappe, from building confidence in small steps to learning …

What happens when a woman decides it is not too late to do something bold?In this episode, we sit down with Jeannie Zappe — coach, speaker, lifelong swimmer, and open water athlete — to talk about confidence, courage, optimism, and what it really looks like to reinvent yourself in midlife. From…

Gen Z is getting a lot of attention at work right now — and not always for the right reasons. In this Quick Lift, we break down five of the biggest takeaways from the conversation with Dr. Andrea Mata, including what managers are getting wrong, where parents may be overcorrecting, and what Gen Z ca…

Gen Z is getting talked about a lot right now — especially at work. But instead of just complaining about this generation, this episode asks a better question: what’s actually going on, and what do we need to do differently?In this conversation, Dr. Andrea Mata shares why many Gen Z employees a…

In this Quick Lift, we are pulling out the biggest takeaways from the conversation with Bhavana Smith, founder of Until There Are Nine — and this one is for every woman who has ever worked hard, taken on more, stayed loyal, and still felt underpaid or overlooked.We talk about why so many women …

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…

High-performing women are wired to fix things fast. But when something isn’t working, we often default to: “It’s me. I need to try harder.”In this Quick Lift, we are breaking down three takeaways from the conversation with Kehla G that will help you step back, quiet the noise, and make decision…

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…

This is your Quick Lift recap of the conversation with Dr. Amy Diehl—focused on glass walls: the hidden barriers that block women’s access to opportunity, influence, and leadership in ways that aren’t always obvious (until you’re the one hitting them).We cover the six gender bias barriers from …

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…

You can be the best in the world at something… and still battle self-doubt, comparison, and “do I belong here?” thoughts. In this under-10-minute Quick Lift, We are breaking down the most actionable lessons from Olympic gold medalist Charlotte Worthington—so you can use them in your next big meetin…

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 …

Episode OverviewThis quick recap pulls the most actionable ideas from my conversation with Dr. Alison Fragale, author of Likeable Badass—so you can earn more respect (status), influence outcomes, and still feel like yourself doing it.Be warm → get overlooked.Be strong → get judged.Show co…

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…

Have you ever worked for someone who monitors you like a toddler near an open staircase? You don’t get bonus points for suffering quietly.In this Loud & Lifted: Quick Lift, Betsy recaps insights from "The Management Guru" Lynda Harvey to give you a playbook for the three most draining leadershi…

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…

Replay tough conversations on a loop in your head? In this under-10-minute Quick Lift, Betsy Hamm recaps communication expert Sarita Maybin’s simple scripts for saying the hard thing without being the office villain. You’ll learn how to use Sarita’s AIR framework (Awareness, Impact, Request), swap …

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…

Episode OverviewOn this female leadership podcast mini, we distill Katherine Naylor Pullman’s playbook for women supporting women into quick, actionable moves. Learn how to take educated risks without the “resume jumper” stigma, transform performative networking into friendship-first community,…

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…

On this women in leadership Quick Lift, career strategist Sonja Price shows how to reinvent without “starting over,” build a market-savvy career roadmap, and lead through change with courage and executive presence. You’ll learn fast frameworks to translate transferable skills across industries, a 1…