Unleashing the Mermaid: Empowering Women in a Sea of Challenges

Join Kelly Meerbott as she sits down with Sharron Lynn Cooks, a community affairs and public relations consultant at Making Our Lives Easier LLC, to discuss the unique challenges women face, including the importance of reclaiming sexual power and financial independence. SLynn shares insights on her upcoming virtual Heauxlistic Mermaids Retreat in April 2025 in collaboration with Marley Green and […]
Guts Over Ego: The Leadership Playbook for Bold Decision-Making

Leaders, stop struggling with decision-making — discover how to leverage research, trust your instincts, manage risks, and empower your team to foster a culture of confidence and collaboration.
Leadership in Healthcare: Dr. Lily Girson on Advocacy and Empathy

Discover Dr. Girson’s journey from traditional medicine to establishing a practice that marries Western and Eastern approaches and patient-centered care. Dr. Girson discusses the challenges she faced within the healthcare system, the transition to her own practice, and her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in medicine.
When To Burn Bridges: A Strategic Guide for Executive Leaders

When you leave a toxic work environment, you might be tempted to cross the resignation bridge and toss a match behind you, but hold up — and be cautious.Here’s how to navigate the delicate balance between preserving connections and standing up for your principles when leaving a bad job — or more likely, a bad manager.
Disrupting Journalism: Aundrea Cline-Thomas on Authentic Storytelling

You do not want to miss this episode of Hidden Human as Kelly Meerbott interviews Aundrea Cline-Thomas, founder of Mountain Court Media. Hear about her bold career pivot from traditional journalism to creating a disruptive media space. Aundrea discusses the importance of authentic storytelling in leadership, her work on a YouTube series with former […]
The Art of Managing Up: Designed for Female Leaders, Executives, & CEOs

For female leaders, managing in the workplace often feels like a battlefield of mansplaining. Learn how to successfully navigate this mindfield and THRIVE.
Crafting Impact: Alexy Posner on Strategic Storytelling in Media

Welcome to Season 9 of the new and improved podcast Hidden Human! Learn the story behind the leader through powerful and authentic conversations guided by leadership expert Kelly Meerbott, PCC of You Loud & Clear. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear the experiences that developed them into the leader they are today. New episodes weekly! […]
How Female Leaders Can Crush Mansplaining & Command Respect

Despite the push for diversity and inclusion, female leaders still face unique challenges that men often don’t. One of the most frustrating of these challenges is “mansplaining.” Mansplaining occurs when a man assumes a woman lacks understanding on a subject and condescendingly explains it to her, even if she’s an expert on the subject. As […]
How to Dominate Your Next Job Interview

When you’re interviewing for a new role, preparation is key. Respect the interviewer’s time by preparing in advance, and ensure you can offer thoughtful, well-structured answers that demonstrate why you’re a perfect fit for both the role and the company culture. Here’s how to do it right. Before The Interview Rehearse Your Story. Before stepping into the […]
Leverage Burnout to Ignite Job Interviews and Showcase Your Resilience

So it may be time for a new role, but how do you explain leaving a job because it caused burnout to prospective employers? It starts with reframing the conversation positively and professionally.