We all know “glass ceilings.” But Dr. Amy Diehl says the bigger problem is glass walls—the invisible barriers that block women sideways, out of key rooms, relationships, stretch assignments, and leadership paths. In this episode of Loud & Lifted, Amy shares the research behind her book Glass Walls and breaks…
Charlotte Worthington is an Olympic gold medalist in BMX freestyle. In this under-10-minute Quick Lift, we are pulling the most practical mindset tools from our full conversation and translating them for your next “big room” moment as a leader. In this episode, you’ll learn: -Confidence vs. Readiness: Why opportunity and…
Want to master the performance mindset used by Olympic champions? In this episode of Loud & Lifted, we sit down with Gold Medalist Charlotte Worthington to reveal the mental strategies she used to go from a restaurant worker to Team GB champion in just a few years. We dive deep…
In this under-10-minute Quick Lift, we are pulling the most actionable ideas from the 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. The core idea: People size you up fast on two signals—warmth and…
Being good at your job is not the same as being recognized for your job. And for women, the “likable vs. competent” double bind is real. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Alison Fragale—organizational psychologist, professor at UNC Kenan-Flagler, and author of Likeable Badass—to break down the science…
Micromanagers, Narcissists, and Bullies — and how to protect your peace without losing your edge. 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…
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. I’m joined by Lynda Harvey (aka the Management Guru) to break down the…
Season one proved it: confidence isn’t magic… it’s reps. And if you’re here for the shortcut (or the reminder), I’ve got you. Episode overview In this season one recap of Loud & Lifted—your female leadership podcast for real talk + practical tools—I’m breaking down the five biggest themes that showed…
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 blamey “you” statements for confident…
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 don’t want to sound harsh,” or “I’m tired of…
On this female leadership podcast mini episode, 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, and use a weekly coffee-chat habit to future-proof your career. We cover…
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Katherine Naylor Pullman, founder of Our Third Place, 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…
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 15-minute career roadmap sprint, a 10-breath reset…
Women 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 through uncertainty with courage, nervous-system…
In under 10 minutes, we turn Melanie Lippman’s image strategy into action you can use before your next meeting. You’ll learn how to build a brand-first wardrobe (not trend-first), use color to create connection, pass the Zoom 10-second check, codify your Style Code to kill decision fatigue, and show up…
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 how to swap “corporate armor” for credibility, warmth,…
In under 10 minutes, we pull the most actionable moves from Mita Mallick’s The Devil Emails at Midnight so you can navigate bad-boss dynamics and sharpen your own leadership in the process. We cover the core lever of self-awareness (and one habit to fix now), how to shut down disrespect…
On this female leadership podcast episode of Loud & Lifted, Betsy sits down with author and inclusion leader 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 Quick Lift, Betsy recaps the wisdom shared by Patty Sibbach and Kathy Anderson-Martin about living the Triple Threat life: Authentic, Active, Ageless. From finding clarity about what truly matters, to building sustainable wellness habits, to embracing an ageless mindset, Patty and Kathy show that thriving in your second…
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 framework: Authentic, Active, Ageless. Listeners will discover how to embrace…
In this Quick Lift, Betsy shares highlights from her conversation with leadership coach, podcast host, and author Lyndsay Dowd, who believes in building career security—not just job security—and creating cultures where leaders empower their people instead of micromanaging them. From practical action items you can implement today to timeless reminders…
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 reshaping how leaders think…
In this Quick Lift, Betsy Hamm recaps her conversation with leadership strategist Linda Strange to break down one of the most important career lessons that too often goes unsaid: success isn’t just about performance. It’s about P.I.E.—Performance, Image, and Exposure. We cover why focusing only on your performance can stall…
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 intentional with your PIE is non-negotiable for ambitious…
