What changes when women stop asking to fit in and start leading on their own terms? We sat down with three powerhouse voices—a military leader and coach, an immigrant executive and leadership mentor, and a nonprofit director—to unpack how care, clarity, and courage can rewrite the rules at work, at home, and in the public square. The question “What if a woman were President?” becomes a springboard to explore real leadership: thinking through solutions before acting, holding boundaries without apology, and building teams where authenticity drives results.

We dig into the double bind many women face—tone down to be accepted or speak up and be mislabeled—and share the playbook that actually works. From navigating a male-dominated military to assimilating into American corporate culture, the stories are honest and specific: research your moves, integrate who you are with where you are, and let consistency do the talking. We talk legacy as practice, not pedestal: it’s how you climb, who you help, and the shade you plant for others. Expect candid takes on contraception autonomy, a little humor about driving and razors, and a reminder that joy is a leadership resource, not a distraction.

Dating while ambitious brings fresh honesty. Should you hide your wins? The panel pushes back with alignment over approval: be fully yourself and let the wrong matches filter out. Boundaries aren’t drama; they are quality control. We close with resilience—deployments, divorce, culture shock—and the power of support systems that keep you moving when the clouds gather. If you’re building a career, guarding your energy, or redefining what leadership can look like, this conversation offers tools, stories, and a gentle nudge to take up more space.

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What does it really take to lead when the room wasn’t built for you? We sit down with three women shaping healthcare and senior living—from a statewide association CEO to a dementia-focused executive director to a nurse development leader—to talk about standards, service, and the stories that forge resilient leadership. No slogans. Just the truth about being quizzed harder than male peers, showing up prepared, and choosing humility so others feel safe enough to ask for help.

We trace the throughline from immigrant grit and modest beginnings to single motherhood on Medicaid and Pell Grants, to long-term sobriety and rebuilding after unthinkable loss. Instead of wallowing, they moved—one step, then the next—and turned survival skills into a mentoring mindset. Their “toolbox” approach to influence is simple and generous: teach what you know, give context, protect relationships, and help new professionals choose the tools that fit their path. Along the way, we unpack why celebrating wins matters for high performers who were raised to always ask “what’s next,” and how pride, practiced thoughtfully, becomes a lesson we pass to our kids.

The conversation widens into a social vision rooted in empathy and practical support. Empathy reframes conflict and humanizes care across assisted living, dementia support, and nursing development. And safety nets? They should be launchpads, not lifelong cages—short-term scaffolding that lets people study, stabilize, and stand taller. There’s laughter too, with a community connector who turns LinkedIn pings into purpose, reminding us that opportunity loves follow-through.

If you’re building influence in a male-dominated space, mentoring the next generation, or trying to turn hardship into service, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs the push, and leave a review with one practice you’ll adopt this week—what’s going in your leadership toolbox?

What does real leadership look like when you strip away the optics and keep the heartbeat? In this episode of the CMC Media Women’s Panel series, Miranda Johnson and Yasmine Gardiner sit down for an honest, energizing conversation about women leading with purpose—building tribes that empower, scaling without burnout, and defining legacy on their own terms.

Miranda Johnson, founder and CEO of Mirajo Collective (https://www.mirajoco.org), brings 25 years of experience in construction, real estate, logistics, and corporate travel. A proud mother of five daughters, she now helps entrepreneurs find community, clarity, and confidence through authenticity. As Lead Ambassador of the Tampa Business Club, Miranda teaches that true success starts with self-awareness—“authenticity is the new blue check.”

Yasmine Gardiner, a two-time tech founder and CEO of ClearSet.AI (https://www.clearset.ai) and DataScrubber.AI, merges AI innovation with human insight. A senior data scientist and community leader, she has worked with organizations including Accenture, NTT Data, and the U.S. Department of Defense. Currently Director of Data Science at Electus Global Education, Yasmine is redefining what tech leadership looks like—collaboration over competition, empathy over ego, and results rooted in resilience.

Together, they challenge the pressure on women to “prove it,” debunk myths about emotion in leadership, and unpack the art of protecting your peace while growing your impact. Expect candid stories about choosing your tribe, mastering money mindset, scaling with systems, and teaching emotional intelligence to the next generation.

If you’re ready to trade spectacle for substance and build something that lasts, this episode is for you.

Connect with our guests:

Miranda Johnson — https://www.mirajoco.org | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/miranda-johnson

Yasmine Gardiner — https://www.clearset.ai | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ygardiner_/ | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Prettyrockstarstatus | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmine-gardiner-0b0720100

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