In this insightful conversation, Dr. Gertrude Lyons sits down with entrepreneur, leadership coach, and podcast host Emily Bronaugh. Together, they unpack what it means to lead with intention, hire with care, and mother a business without losing yourself in the process.

Emily shares her journey from burnout to business ownership, and how she learned to build systems, delegate with trust, and create space for both feminine values and effective leadership. They explore the cultural narratives around control, responsibility, and what it truly means to ask for help.

Whether you run a household, a business, or both, this episode will help you challenge your assumptions and redefine what it means to lead.

• (01:55) Emily’s backstory: early motherhood, military life, and career pivots
• (06:30) Why hiring feels so daunting, and how to overcome the fear
• (09:50) The balance of masculine structure and feminine leadership
• (12:45) Burnout, decision fatigue, and the power of boundaries
• (16:00) Systems that support creativity without suffocating it
• (21:35) Rewriting the "boss" narrative and healing leadership wounds
• (26:20) How emotional charge shows up in hiring and delegation
• (30:40) The mother energy in business: boundaries vs. over-identification
• (34:15) Encouraging autonomy and rethinking the team as family
• (39:50) Letting go of control and hiring with trust
• (44:10) What it means to grow a business that grows without you

This episode is a permission slip to build and lead in a way that aligns with your values—with space, support, and sustainability at the core.

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In this powerful and unapologetic conversation, I sit down with Sonali Fiske—TEDx speaker, creative coach, former radio host, and fierce advocate for cultural equity and representation. We explore the intersection of creative expression, sacred rage, and self-mothering, and the courage it takes to tell the truth in a world built to silence it.

Sonali shares her journey of moving from invisibility to global visibility, and why anger became the alchemical force that transformed her life and leadership. We also reflect on the behind-the-scenes process of crafting a TEDx talk that disrupts the status quo—and the backlash that often comes with saying something that matters.

If you’ve ever felt like your story wasn’t welcome, this episode is a bold invitation to claim your space, your voice, and your sacred yes.

• (01:55) The origin of Sonali’s mission to amplify BIPOC women’s voices
• (07:04) How sacred listening and self-mothering become acts of revolution
• (13:30) Feelings buried alive: intergenerational grief and what Sonali did with her rage
• (18:20) Why we need safe spaces for women to express full-spectrum emotions
• (23:45) Her first TEDx talk, audience discomfort, and the power of not diluting your message
• (30:10) How that talk led to her global radio show and 9.5M+ listeners
• (35:40) The challenges of sustaining visibility, and knowing when to pause
• (39:25) Producing the most diverse TEDx events in the U.S.
• (44:50) The radical act of turning anger into creativity, service, and collective healing

This episode is for anyone ready to stop shrinking, start telling the truth, and create from the places we’ve been told to hide.

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In this solo episode, I reflect on the emotional swirl of launching my first book, Rewrite the Mother Code, and everything that came after the sprint. From excitement and fulfillment to overwhelm and uncertainty, I open up about the full spectrum of the experience, and why it reminds me of new motherhood.

This is a conversation about truth, creativity, vulnerability, and the deep work of staying present. I share the beauty, the mess, and the moments of grace that made this journey real.

If you’ve ever launched a project, stepped into a new version of yourself, or tried to savor a moment while holding a thousand details - this one’s for you.

• (01:55) The emotional rollercoaster after book launch and letting go of the sprint
• (05:01) Advice from Marianne Williamson and the call to have fun and be present
• (07:04) Why self-mothering means saying no to things that drain you
• (09:56) The shift from sprint to marathon and the fear of losing momentum
• (14:56) Social media, perfection, and the unspoken stress of event logistics
• (17:50) Self-care in New York and what didn’t go according to plan
• (21:05) Money fears, rainstorms, and the little love shots that kept her going
• (24:03) Doubt, darkness, and choosing to keep showing up anyway
• (26:12) Invitations, outreach, and asking for continued support
• (29:04) Shifting from shyness to pride and standing behind your work
• (31:00) Future offerings, community engagement, and what Gertrude wants to create next

This episode is a love letter to the entire experience, not just the polished launch photos, but the rain, the setbacks, and the heart-opening moments of truth.

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