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Girl, Take the Lead!

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 Each week we explore Womanhood and Leadership with the goal to question the status quo and challenge our thinking so we celebrate every woman as a leader. Our episodes will interview leaders in the field, meet authors, explore books on the subject, hear inspiring stories, or talk with organizations leading the charge for women to lead. We’ll look at the different topics from different generational perspectives as my daughters, a Millennial and a Gen Z, will join me, a Boomer, from time to time. We hope to make you laugh and leave inspired as you hear our voices on this very important topic.Yolanda Canny Economie Management Management et direction
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  • 285. The Good Daughter — When Pleasing Hurts At the Threshold Series (Pt 1)

    285. The Good Daughter — When Pleasing Hurts At the Threshold Series (Pt 1)
    Apr 15 2026

    This episode is part of a special 3-part series I’m calling At the Threshold—a real-time reflection on what this season of life is bringing up for me as I prepare for my daughter’s wedding.

    And what surprised me most… was how much it brought me back to my own experience as a daughter.


    💛 Why This Episode Matters Now

    As I look back on my own wedding, I can see how much of it was shaped by my desire to be the good daughter.

    The one who keeps the peace.The one who makes things easier for everyone else.The one who doesn’t rock the boat.

    At the time, I didn’t have language for it.But now… I can see the pattern clearly.


    🎧 In This Episode, We Explore:

    In this episode, I revisit my conversation with Kathryn Fabrizio, author of The Good Daughter Syndrome, and share a curated set of moments that helped me understand:

    • Where this pattern begins
    • Why it feels so hard to change
    • And what it looks like to begin letting it go
    • How the “good daughter” role is formed early in life
    • Why guilt is often the strongest emotion keeping us stuck
    • The connection between people-pleasing and emotional safety
    • Why setting boundaries can feel so overwhelming
    • The powerful reframe: the opposite of a good daughter isn’t a bad daughter—it’s becoming your own person


    ✨ 3 Takeaways to Reflect On

    👉 1. The good daughter role often begins as a way to feel safe and loved.
    It’s not something we consciously choose—it’s something we learn.

    👉 2. Guilt is often the signal that something is shifting.
    Especially when we begin to consider setting boundaries or doing things differently.

    👉 3. The real work is becoming your own person.
    Not abandoning relationships—but showing up with awareness, clarity, and choice.


    🎥 Watch the Full Original Conversation

    If you’d like to watch the full, unedited episode with Kathryn Fabrizio, you can find it here:

    👉 https://youtu.be/DzxYJwLPCbo


    💭 A Reflection for You

    As you listen, I invite you to consider:

    Where might you still be playing the role of the good daughter…
    and what might be ready to change?


    🔜 Coming Next

    In Part 2 of this series, I explore something I didn’t expect to show up in this moment—grief.

    Not just grief as loss… but grief as change, identity, and what we carry forward.


    💌 Connect with Yo & Girl, Take the Lead!

    🎧 Listen on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you enjoy your podcasts
    💬 Join the conversation in the Girl, Take the Lead! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748
    🛍️ Visit the Heartfelt Card & Gift Shop: https://girltaketheleadpod.com/shop
    🔗 Connect on LinkedIn | Instagram

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    21 min
  • 284. When Pushing Through Becomes Breaking — Rethinking Burnout with Lynn Blades

    284. When Pushing Through Becomes Breaking — Rethinking Burnout with Lynn Blades
    Apr 8 2026
    What if burnout isn’t something that suddenly happens to us…but something that quietly builds over time?In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, I sit down with executive leadership coach and author Lynn Blades to explore what she calls “The Quiet Burn”—the slow, invisible erosion of energy, identity, and self-worth that so many women experience.Drawing from both her personal experience and her work with global leaders, Lynn shares how the constant pressure to prove ourselves, push through, and “hold it all together” can eventually lead us to break.This episode is an invitation to pause…to notice the signs…and to rethink what we’ve been taught about strength, success, and sustainability.✨ In This Episode, We Explore:Why burnout doesn’t happen overnight—it builds quietly over timeThe powerful “burnt toast” metaphor and how it reflects our lived experienceThe progression from stress → overwhelm → burnoutWhy “pushing through” is often what leads us to breakThe hidden cost of constantly proving our worthWhy rest is not something we have to earnHow guilt, shame, and fear keep us stuck in over-functioningReframing self-worth beyond productivity and external validationWhy confidence is contagious—and how it impacts everyone around us🎥 Cultural Reference from the EpisodeDuring our conversation, we referenced the iconic Enjoli commercial — a moment that many women will remember, and others may be hearing about for the first time.It’s a powerful example of how cultural messaging shaped expectations around women “doing it all” — often without question.Take a look here:👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_kzJ-f5C9U💬 A Few Moments You’ll Want to Sit With:“If you normalize overwhelm, burnout isn’t a risk—it’s an outcome.”“Rest doesn’t have to be earned.”“No is a beautiful word.”“There is no one more deserving of your own rescue than yourself.”“Confidence is contagious.”🌿 About Lynn BladesLynn Blades is the inspirational founder of Legacy Leadership, an executive coaching consultancy dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive 21st-century workforce.As a distinguished Marshall Goldsmith Executive Coach with over two decades of experience, Lynn has guided leaders across industries—from finance and law to tech, media, and luxury—working with global organizations including Nike, KPMG, British Airways, Royal Bank of Canada, Sony Music, BBC, and Warner Bros.Before her coaching career, Lynn was an award-winning journalist working with major international networks such as CBS, CNN, CNBC, BBC, ITV, Viacom, and Showtime.She is also a champion for the next generation of female leaders, hosting leadership summits and retreats designed to build confidence, capability, and community.Her bestselling book, The Quiet Burn, brings together her professional expertise and personal experience to help women recognize burnout early—and reclaim their energy, agency, and worth.🔗 Connect with LynnWebsite: www.lynnblades.comEmail: contact@lynnblades.comInstagram & Facebook: @execcoachblades📰 Subscribe to her newsletter: The Power Play — featuring female leaders across industries🌍 Upcoming Retreat:Tune Out, Tune In Retreat for High Performing Women📍 Corfu, Greece | June 4–8💛 Final ThoughtThis conversation is an invitation to pause…to notice…and to ask yourself:Where am I pushing through… when what I really need is to stop?And what might change if instead of proving your worth…you chose to protect your energy?🔗 Connect with Yo & Girl, Take the Lead!🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://girltaketheleadpod.com💬 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748🛍️ Visit the Heartfelt Card & Gift Shop: https://girltaketheleadpod.com/shop📲 Follow on LinkedIn | Instagram
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    36 min
  • 283. Sisters, Secrets, and the Stories That Shape Us with Leslie A. Rasmussen

    283. Sisters, Secrets, and the Stories That Shape Us with Leslie A. Rasmussen
    Apr 1 2026
    Families carry stories — some we share openly and others that remain hidden for years.In this episode of Girl, Take the Lead!, Yo Canny sits down with award-winning author Leslie A. Rasmussen to talk about her latest novel, When People Leave, and the powerful role family relationships play in shaping who we become.Leslie’s newest book follows three sisters who return to their childhood home after the unexpected loss of their mother. As they search for answers, they uncover long-held family secrets and discover how differently each of them processes the same experience.In their conversation, Yo and Leslie explore the complexity of sibling relationships, the emotional layers of family dynamics, and how storytelling can help us better understand our lives.Leslie also shares her fascinating career journey — from writing television comedies for stars like Roseanne Barr, Burt Reynolds, Norm Macdonald, and Drew Carey, to becoming an award-winning novelist whose stories explore identity, family bonds, and the resilience we discover in life’s most difficult moments.At the heart of the episode is a reminder that the stories we tell — and the ones we uncover — shape how we see ourselves and each other.In This Episode You'll Learn About:How sibling relationships influence the way we experience life’s challengesWhy family secrets often shape our understanding of the pastHow storytelling can help us process complex emotionsThe importance of community and connection during life’s transitionsLeslie’s journey from Hollywood television writer to award-winning novelistWhy following your creative passion sometimes requires taking risksLeslie A. RasmussenLeslie A. Rasmussen is an award-winning author and former television comedy writer who has written for well-known comedians and shows including Gerald McRaney, Burt Reynolds, Roseanne Barr, Norm Macdonald, Drew Carey, The Wild Thornberrys, and Sweet Valley High.Born and raised in Los Angeles, Leslie graduated from UCLA before launching her career in television writing.After stepping away from the entertainment industry to raise her two sons, she earned a master’s degree in nutrition and ran her own business for ten years. During that time, she continued writing humorous essays and has been published more than twenty times in the Huffington Post.Leslie is the author of three novels:After Happily Ever After — winner of more than fifteen awardsThe Stories We Cannot Tell — winner of eleven awards and featured on NPR and XM radioWhen People Leave — released in May 2025She frequently speaks on panels about female empowerment and is a member of the Writers Guild of America, Women in Film, and the UCLA Alumni Association.Leslie lives in Southern California with her husband and two sons.Memorable Moments from the EpisodeOn family dynamics“Sisters can argue, tease each other, and still know that the bond between them will always be there.”On storytelling“Fiction can help people see themselves in the characters and feel less alone.”On life’s unexpected paths“You never know where your life is going to end up.”Leslie’s Advice to Her 20-Something Self“Keep writing, follow your passion, and take more risks. Even if you fail, you might succeed.”Connect with Leslie A. RasmussenWebsitehttps://www.lesliearasmussen.comListeners can purchase signed copies of Leslie’s novels directly through her website.EmailLeslie@Lesliearasmussen.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/lesliearasmussenauthorInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/leslierauthorTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@leslieauthorLearn more about Girl, Take the Lead!https://girltaketheleadpod.comExplore the Girl, Take the Lead! Heartfelt Cards & Gifts Shophttps://girltaketheleadpod.com/shopReflection QuestionWhat stories from your family have shaped who you are today?
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    30 min
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