Six years ago, singer-songwriter Tiffany Villarreal told us why she walked away from record labels to build real community. Today, we're revisiting that conversation and discovering she was right about everything. From healing through creative work to recognizing toxic culture before it became mainstream, Tiffany's story is one of self-discovery, vulnerability, and creative resilience. Community, authenticity: then and now.

Flashback episode: taken from Episode One 11/13/2020

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Speaking of Phenomenal is created and produced by Amy Boyle. Podcast artwork by Amanda Eich. "Woman" by Tiffany Villarreal, used with permission. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review and share the podcast, and stay tuned for more inspiring conversations. Support the show with on Patreon.

Women's empowerment isn't just about winning, it's about what you do when you're right. Lisa Cornwell, keynote speaker, author, and former Golf Channel broadcaster, became central to a national conversation about workplace bias after her memoir "Troublemaker" and a Washington Post investigation. Today, she talks candidly about the cost of being right, the responsibility that comes with self-awareness, and how clarity about your own role shapes real change.

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Speaking of Phenomenal is created and produced by Amy Boyle. Podcast artwork by Amanda Eich. "Woman" by Tiffany Villarreal, used with permission. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review and share the podcast, and stay tuned for more inspiring conversations. Support the show with on Patreon.

Career transition and authentic leadership don't always look linear. Two and a half years ago, Shannon Gomes sat down with Amy Boyle for an episode about adapting your story as you go. Last week, she sent a message: that one conversation changed the direction of her career. She has since launched The Gomes Guide. In this bonus episode, Amy revisits Shannon's original insights about resilience, growth, and what it really takes for female leaders to thrive, this time with a full view of where that conversation led.

Got something to say? Text the show. Click the link in the episode description and your message comes straight to me. I read every one and may share your note on a future episode. I'd love to hear from you.

Speaking of Phenomenal is created and produced by Amy Boyle. Podcast artwork by Amanda Eich. "Woman" by Tiffany Villarreal, used with permission. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review and share the podcast, and stay tuned for more inspiring conversations. Support the show with on Patreon.