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In today’s episode, we’re exploring the honest, human truth that you can be the same person at your core while showing up differently in different spaces. The steady, composed leader who walks into work each morning isn’t the exact same version who walks into a home full of toys, coffee cups, and a child with freshly self-cut bangs, and that doesn’t make you inconsistent. It makes you whole.

We talk about the identities we carry, the emotional gear-shifting between roles, and why both strength and softness are essential to becoming the person you’re growing into.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why it’s normal, and healthy, to show up differently at work and at home
• How leadership requires composure while home invites vulnerability
• How motherhood, marriage, and leadership shape each other in real time

Key Takeaways:

• You can be authentic without being identical in every space
• Different environments call forward different strengths
• The tension between roles is evidence of growth, not inconsistency

Call to Action:
Take a moment today to reflect on the versions of yourself you bring to work, home, and every place in between. What strengths does each version hold? Where are you growing? If this episode resonated with you, share your thoughts on Instagram and tag @GingerBizPodcast , I’d love to hear what part of your identity journey stood out most.

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Personal growth doesn’t always come with fireworks. Sometimes, it unfolds in quiet, tender moments, like choosing patience with your child, letting go of anxious habits, or learning how to lead with trust. In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing the layered transformation she’s experiencing as a leader, wife, mother, runner, and woman.

If you’ve ever felt yourself changing in subtle but powerful ways, or if you're in a season of becoming, this episode will speak to your soul. It’s an honest reflection on what it means to grow in public, in private, and in the in-between.

What You’ll Learn:

• What leadership looks like beyond the job title
• How personal growth shows up at work and at home
• Why becoming the next version of yourself takes grace, grit, and intention

Key Takeaways:

• Delegation is about trust, not just task distribution
• Growth in leadership is inseparable from emotional maturity
• Loving yourself quietly and consistently is powerful and necessary

Call to Action:
Take a moment today to ask yourself: Who am I becoming? What small shift have I made lately that I’m proud of? Write it down. Celebrate it. Becoming is the work, and you’re doing it.

If this episode spoke to you, tag @GingerBiz and share your journey. You never know who might feel encouraged by your becoming too. And don’t forget to leave a rating or review—it helps others find the show and grow alongside us.

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Sometimes leadership feels like running alone on a quiet trail, no crowd, no applause, just the steady rhythm of doing the right thing when no one’s watching. In this episode, Katy opens up about her personal running journey and how it mirrors the emotional reality of leadership, messy, unglamorous, and absolutely worth it.

If you’ve ever felt like your hard work goes unnoticed or like you’re leading in silence, this episode will remind you that the behind-the-scenes moments are where the real growth happens. This is your permission slip to keep showing up, even when no one’s clapping.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why great leadership often happens without recognition
• How to lead with integrity when no one is watching
• The power of consistency and internal motivation

Key Takeaways:

• The quiet work is often the most meaningful and transformational
• Leadership is about showing up, even when the applause is absent
• Growth and credibility come from consistency, not validation

Call to Action:
Take a moment today to reflect: Where are you showing up consistently, even without applause? What “training runs” are building your strength as a leader? Write down a quiet win you’ve had this week, no fanfare, just you acknowledging the growth.

If this episode spoke to you, tag @GingerBiz and share your quiet leadership story. Your journey might encourage someone else to keep going too. And don’t forget to leave a rating or review, it helps more quiet leaders find the show.

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Originally aired as episode 175 on July 23, 2024

In today’s episode we're diving into the crucial topic of "Differentiating Between Excuses and Real Reasons." Join Katy as she unpacks how excuses, often rooted in fear, procrastination, or lack of confidence, can hold us back from meeting our goals.

Differentiating between excuses and real reasons is crucial for personal and professional growth. By being honest with ourselves and addressing the root causes of our obstacles, we can overcome challenges and achieve our goals.

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Somewhere between the back-to-back meetings, the unread emails, and the endless performance goals, many leaders lose something vital, joy. Not fleeting happiness, but that deep sense of meaning, energy, and lightness that makes you remember why you started in the first place.

In this episode, we’re diving into the very real emotional toll of leadership and how to rebuild joy, not through grand gestures, but in small, intentional moments that bring back creativity, connection, and purpose. If you’ve ever thought, “I love what I do, but it doesn’t feel good anymore,” this one’s for you.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why joy is a strategic leadership tool, not a luxury
• The most common “joy drainers” in the workplace
• Simple, powerful ways to rebuild lightness in your leadership

Key Takeaways:

• Joy fuels creativity, connection, and resilience, it’s not optional
• Leadership doesn’t have to feel heavy all the time, even in high-pressure roles
• Protecting your joy allows your team to feel safe, inspired, and connected

Call to Action:
Take five minutes today to reflect on where joy has faded in your work, and how you might invite it back. Whether it’s a small celebration, a handwritten note, or simply pausing to laugh with your team, joy doesn’t need to be scheduled. It just needs space.

If this episode encouraged you, tag @GingerBiz and share what joy looks like in your leadership journey. And if you haven’t yet, leave a rating or review to help more leaders find the show.

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Some leaders command the room with volume, but what if true leadership doesn’t need to be loud? In this episode, we explore the underrated power of quiet confidence: the kind of strength that shows up calm, grounded, and intentional.

I’m sharing how redefining what leadership “should” look like changed the way I show up at work, in meetings, and even in motherhood. If you’ve ever felt like your quieter style isn’t enough, this episode is for you.

We'll break down the myths about leadership, highlight the traits that actually build trust and influence, and give you the tools to lead in a way that feels like you.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why quiet confidence is a powerful (and often overlooked) leadership strength
• How to lead without ego, pressure, or performative boldness
• Real ways to practice presence and speak with intention in any setting

Key Takeaways:

• Leadership doesn’t have to be loud to be effective, steadiness is a superpower
• Quiet confidence builds trust, deepens connection, and fosters long-term impact
• You can lead well without changing your personality or style

Call to Action:
This week, take a few minutes to reflect: Where have you led well without raising your voice? What does confidence feel like, not look like, for you?

If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who leads quietly and beautifully. And don’t forget to tag @GingerBiz

and leave a quick rating or review to help more people find the show.

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No one tells you how isolating leadership can feel, until you’re in it. In this episode, I’m opening up about the quiet ache that can come with leadership: the in-between space where you’re not quite “one of the team” anymore, but also not fully understood by those around you.

From my own experience navigating these dynamics in the workplace (and on the running trail), we’ll explore why leadership can feel lonely, how to build genuine support systems, and ways to reconnect with your purpose and your people.

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to hold it all together, or wished someone could just understand the weight you’re carrying, this one’s for you.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why loneliness in leadership is common, and not a sign you’re doing it wrong
• How to build meaningful support systems that go beyond your organization
• Practical ways to reconnect with your team, your community, and your own “why”

Key Takeaways:

• Leadership loneliness is real, but it’s not permanent, and you’re not alone
• Connection, mentorship, and reflection can combat isolation and burnout
• Vulnerability and self-compassion are not soft, they’re leadership essentials

Call to Action:
Think about how leadership has felt for you lately. Are you leading alone, or are you supported? Reach out to someone you trust, check in with your non-work people, or send that text to start building your circle.

If this episode resonated with you, share it and tag @GingerBiz with how you’re finding community in your role. And don’t forget to leave a rating or review to help more leaders join the conversation.

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In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most underrated superpowers in leadership and life: deep, intentional listening. From building trust and diffusing conflict to strengthening culture and deepening relationships, listening is more than just a soft skill, it’s a strategic one.

We explore what it means to really listen (not just hear), how to bring presence into conversations, and how small shifts in your leadership rhythm can have a big ripple effect. Whether you're leading a team, running a business, raising kids, or simply trying to be a better human, this episode is your reminder that listening matters.

When people feel heard, they feel valued. And when they feel valued? Everything changes.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why deep listening is one of the most powerful tools in leadership
• The difference between hearing and truly listening
• Simple strategies to become a more present, intentional listener

Key Takeaways:

• Listening builds trust, strengthens culture, and inspires creativity
• Presence is more powerful than advice, silence can connect more than words
• The moment someone feels heard, they soften, open up, and trust again

Call to Action:
Take a moment today to truly listen to someone. No advice, no fixing, just be fully present. Then reflect on how it felt. If this episode resonated with you, share your thoughts on Instagram and tag @GingerBizPodcast so we can hear what stood out to you.

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