Why do so many women entrepreneurs build teams — only to feel overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected from their own leadership?

In this episode of Did She REALLY Say That?!, we unpack the truth about leadership, workplace culture, and what it really means to lead as a female business owner.

Because leadership isn’t management.

It isn’t control.
It isn’t hierarchy.
And it definitely isn’t dictatorship.

It’s identity work.

Katrina sits down with executive coach and industrial-organizational psychology expert Yengyee Lor, founder of Faithful Consulting, to explore how leadership begins within — and why scaling a business without self-awareness creates exhaustion, misalignment, and culture breakdown.

If you’re a woman entrepreneur growing a team or preparing to scale, this conversation will challenge how you think about leadership, accountability, and authority.

Inside this episode, we explore:

• The difference between management and true leadership
• How workplace culture becomes toxic through autopilot, not intention
• Why leaders must reflect before they grow
• The identity shift from employee to entrepreneur
• How burnout happens when you over-adapt in your business
• Why self-awareness tools like DISC can transform leadership effectiveness
• How to empower your team without carrying their emotional weight

This episode sits inside our Identity & Voice pillar — because sustainable business growth starts with internal leadership, not external control.

Leadership isn’t about taking responsibility for everyone else.

It’s about becoming responsible for who you are while leading.

If you’re building a company and want a culture that reflects integrity, clarity, and alignment — this episode is required listening.

Because women don’t need to shrink to lead.
And scaling doesn’t require self-erasure.

🎙️ Access this episode and all related resources here:
https://truthbombmarketing.com/did-she-really-say-that-podcast/

Why do so many women entrepreneurs struggle to speak up with confidence — even when they’re building successful businesses?

In this episode of Did She REALLY Say That?!, we unpack the hidden conditioning, anxiety, and leadership patterns that keep female business owners playing small — even when they know they’re capable of more.

Because this isn’t just about public speaking.

It’s about identity.
It’s about authority.
It’s about reclaiming the voice you were taught to soften.

Katrina sits down with clinical psychologist and voice expert Dr. Doreen Downing to explore why women often feel like they’re “defending” themselves when they speak — in meetings, on stages, in relationships, and inside their own companies.

If you’re a woman entrepreneur building a business, your voice is your leadership asset. So why does visibility still feel terrifying?

Inside this conversation, we explore:

• Why anxiety is often anticipation of a future moment that hasn’t happened
• The difference between speaking to an audience vs. speaking with them
• How childhood conditioning and corporate culture silence women
• Why nervous system regulation transforms executive presence
• What it truly means to “find your voice” as a female business owner
• How bold leadership begins with internal safety

This episode sits at the intersection of entrepreneurship, identity, and authority.

Because fearless speaking isn’t about volume.

It’s about alignment.
It’s about self-trust.
It’s about refusing to shrink inside the very business you built.

Dr. Doreen also shares insight into her 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking and the practical journey from anxiety to grounded, unapologetic visibility.

If you’re building a company and know you’re meant to lead at a higher level — this conversation will challenge you to stop bracing and start owning your voice.

🎙️ Access this episode and all related resources here:
https://truthbombmarketing.com/did-she-really-say-that-podcast/

Guest: Stephanie Yesil | Host: Katrina van Oudheusden

What if growth didn’t require burnout?
What if building a business — or pivoting your career — could actually support your real life… even in seasons like motherhood, leadership transitions, or reinvention?

In this refreshingly honest episode of Did She REALLY Say That?!, Katrina sits down with Stephanie Yesil, founder of Elevated Careers, to talk about intentional growth, season-aware leadership, and what it really looks like to build wealth, impact, and autonomy without sacrificing yourself in the process.

Stephanie shares her non-linear path from Teach for America educator → six-figure corporate leader → entrepreneur, including how she built Elevated Careers in a focused “stealth mode” season — while preparing for a baby and resisting the pressure to do all the things.

✨ In this conversation, you’ll hear:

• Why so many high-capacity women stay stuck in service-based identities

• What it means to “sell your time to yourself” (instead of everyone else)

• How to build a business that matches your current life season, not some hustle fantasy

• Why “slow down” isn’t the goal — alignment is

• How to identify and articulate your transferable skills for higher-paying, higher-impact roles

• How to say no to bro-marketing noise and focus on fewer, smarter growth moves

This episode is for seasoned founders, women in leadership, and high-achieving women who want:
✔ more money
✔ more ownership of their time
✔ more impact
✔ without burning themselves into the ground to get it

Stephanie also shares her free resource, “33 Most In-Demand Transferable Skills”, designed to help women clearly name what they already bring to the table — and use that language to unlock new opportunities.

🎧 If you’re building a business, navigating motherhood or leadership transitions, or quietly wondering, “There has to be a better way than this,” press play.

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Free Download — 33 Most In-Demand Transferable Skills:
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Learn More About Elevated Careers:
https://www.elevated.careers

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• is building a business or career alongside real life

• is done equating exhaustion with success

• knows she’s capable of more — but wants it to feel sustainable

• wants growth that actually fits her season

You don’t need to slow down.
You need to grow intentionally. ✨