Lynne Ghelfi spent 15 years leading in a male-dominated industry with zero natural talent for it — and she says that's exactly why it worked.

Lynne never waited for a title to catch up to her influence — in this episode she breaks down why courage and consistency beat raw talent every time, why tough conversations are a leadership skill and not just an awkward moment to survive, and why "courage is doing it scared" isn't a motivational poster line but something she practiced daily.

We get into mentorship, community, and the soft skills that get dismissed as "nice to have" until someone realizes they're actually the whole game — Lynne shares stories of resilience that will make you rethink what leadership potential looks like on paper versus in real life, and why promotions built on tenure instead of leadership skill are quietly holding good people back.

If you've ever felt like you needed permission or a promotion before you were allowed to lead, this episode is your permission slip — send it to the woman on your team who's already leading, title or not.

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A car dealership manager pulled Jessica aside ten minutes after she walked away. "You're my type of girl," he told her — not because of anything she sold him, but because of what she refused to promise.

This week Jessica, Jamie, and Coralyn break down the sales principle that quietly determines whether people trust you — in business, in friendship, in marriage, everywhere: underpromise, then overdeliver. Jessica's built her entire career refusing to tell people what they want to hear. She'd rather warn a customer it might take six weeks than promise 24 hours and fall short — and it's made her more trusted, not less.

Then the conversation turns a corner. Jessica confronts a rep who's earned a reputation across the company for being impossible to reach. His response barely matters, because she hands him the line that reframes the whole episode: it doesn't matter if it's true — perception is reality.

From there, all three co-hosts turn the mirror on themselves. Coralyn admits the resume lie she told for a decade — calling herself "detail-oriented" when her actual gift was big-picture vision. Jamie realizes she's stopped holding her own kids to the expectations she set years ago, and traces her daughter's radio silence back to habits she let slide. And they land on the same challenge: when's the last time you actually asked someone — a spouse, a kid, a friend with some distance — what they really think of you?

Your reputation isn't something that happens to you. It's something you're building every single day, in every promise you keep or quietly let slide. This episode is your reminder to start paying attention.

Ready to find out what people actually think of you? This episode will show you exactly where to start.

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She wasn't disorganized. She wasn't rude. She wasn't even wrong. She just didn't talk like everyone else in the room — and that was enough to get her written off.

Jessica, Coralyn, and Jamie unpack the assumption that quietly wrecks more work relationships than actual conflict does: mistaking a different communication style for a personality problem. Jamie sits through a 40-minute interview where the interviewer never asks her a single question — and doesn't stop it, then spends the rest of the episode figuring out why. Coralyn admits she wrote off a coworker as standoffish for weeks before realizing he just needed time to think before he spoke. Jessica confesses the bias she still has to catch herself in: she gravitates toward hiring people who think exactly like her.

Then it gets sharper. What happens when you're the only person in the room who sees it differently — and everyone else is staring at you like you grew a second head? Jamie tells the story of raising her hand when no one else would, and what her manager told her afterward that changed how she shows up in every meeting since.

And the line that reframes the whole conversation: personality explains behavior. It does not excuse bad behavior. Because knowing someone processes differently doesn't mean you have to accept being talked down to — and this episode gets into exactly how to call it out without blowing up the relationship.

If you've ever left a meeting wondering whether you're the problem, or spent months resenting a coworker before realizing you just never learned how they actually communicate, this is the conversation you didn't know you needed.

This is the first of three episodes in the Networking series — the ones that get into what actually builds (or quietly destroys) professional relationships.

Send this to the friend who vented to you about a coworker last week. She needs to hear this.

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You are not behind. You are not a sum of every decision you wish you could take back.

In this episode, Coralyn, Jamie, and Jessica get into something most women carry quietly — the book of regrets. The coulda, shoulda, woulda. The what ifs that get loudest when life gets quiet.

Inspired by the book The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, they unpack why one decision doesn't just change one thing — it changes everything. And why the life you're living right now might be exactly where you're supposed to be.

They get real about fear, priorities, and what it actually looks like to make peace with your past choices — not because they were all perfect, but because you made them with what you had at the time.

This one will make you want to shut the book of regrets for good.

What Coralyn, Jamie, and Jessica cover:
The ripple effect of small decisions and how they shape everything
The concept of the book of regrets — and how to close it
Why fear is at the root of most regret
How misaligned priorities fuel the what ifs
Why owning your decisions changes everything
How to live with fewer regrets starting today

Book mentioned:
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig — amazon.com/s?k=The+Midnight+Library+by+Matt+Haig

Know someone living in their book of regrets? Share this episode with them.

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You work hard every day — but what are you actually working for? More stuff or more life?

In this episode, Coralyn, Jamie, and Jessica are getting into a conversation that doesn't happen enough — the difference between leisure and luxury, and why so many women are chasing the wrong one.

They share personal stories, real talk about priorities, and what it actually looks like to live well without waiting until everything is perfect, paid off, or figured out.

Because here's the truth: experience over stuff. Every time.

This one will make you rethink how you're spending your Saturdays — and your savings.

What they cover:
The real difference between leisure and luxury
How priorities shift as you grow
The role time and money actually play in happiness
How to enjoy leisure without overspending
What intentional living looks like in real life

Resource mentioned:
Atomic Habits by James Clear — amazon.com/s?k=Atomic+Habits+James+Clear

If this hit home, share it with a woman who needs permission to live her life today.

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Conflict isn't the problem. Avoiding it is.In this episode, Jessica, Coralyn, and Jamie break down what it actually takes to have confident, clear conversations when things get tense — at work, at home, anywhere. They get into why so many of us freeze up or go quiet instead of saying the thing, and what that avoidance ends up costing us over time.Jessica opens up about a personal conflict she sat on for weeks and what it taught her about waiting too long. From there, the conversation moves into practical strategy: how to listen so the other person actually feels heard, how to give feedback that lands without softening it into nothing, and why "nipping it in the bud" beats letting something fester.They also dig into boundaries — how to set them, how to protect them when someone pushes back, and how to tell the difference between a misunderstanding and a real problem before you react.Key topics covered:Why avoiding difficult conversations is more costly than having themEffective listening and paraphrasingGiving constructive feedback with kindnessSetting boundaries and protecting your energyHandling assumptions before they turn into resentmentUsing curiosity instead of defensivenessKey takeaways:Listen to understand, not to respond.Address issues early, before they grow into something bigger.Ask questions before you assume the worst.Boundaries only work if you're willing to enforce them.You can't move a conversation forward until the other person feels heard.Resources mentioned:Difficult Conversations by Douglas StoneToastmasters InternationalConnect with Lead Like a Girl:http://leadlikeagirllab.com / @leadlikeagirllab linkedin.com/leadlikeagirllabIf this one hit close to home, send it to the friend who's been avoiding their own hard conversation.

The future of automotive leadership is more diverse than ever—and the leaders making it happen are in this conversation.

In this inspiring episode of Lead Like a Girl, host Jessica welcomes Kerri Wise, President of WOCAN (Women of Color Automotive Network); Amanda Gordon, WOCAN founding leader; and Perry Watson, President of NAMAD (National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers) for a powerful conversation about leadership, representation, mentorship, and creating opportunities for the next generation of diverse automotive leaders.

Together, they share the story behind WOCAN's remarkable growth, the impact of its partnership with NAMAD, and why building inclusive leadership isn't just the right thing to do—it's essential for the future of the automotive industry.

• The origin story behind WOCAN and its mission to empower women of color in automotive
• How the partnership between WOCAN and NAMAD is driving meaningful industry change
• Why diversity and inclusion strengthen leadership, innovation, and business success
• Personal leadership journeys from Kerri Wise, Amanda Gordon, and Perry Watson
• The power of mentorship, sponsorship, and community in advancing careers
• How leaders can create opportunities for the next generation of diverse talent
• The vision for increasing minority dealership ownership and leadership representation
• What to expect at the upcoming NAMAD Conference and WOCAN Luncheon
• Practical ways to use your voice and influence to create lasting change

Most women carry this quietly. Today we're saying it out loud.In this episode, Coralyn, Jamie, and Jessica are getting personal about faith. They're sharing their own journeys, the pivotal moments that changed everything, and how faith quietly shapes the way they lead, make decisions, and show up — at work and at home.

This one goes deep. They talk about what it looks like to bring faith into professional spaces, what happens when you finally stop trying to control everything, and the moments when trusting the process was the hardest — and most important — thing they ever did.

If you've ever felt like you were carrying too much on your own, this episode is going to hit differently.

What Coralyn, Jamie, and Jessica cover:
Their personal faith journeys and where it all started
The pivotal moments that transformed their relationship with faith
What it looks like to lead with faith in professional settings
How to let go and trust God in uncertainty
Faith in action — even when it's uncomfortable

If this episode moved you, share it with a woman in your life who needs to hear it.

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