Unleashing the Mermaid: Empowering Women in a Sea of Challenges

Unleashing the Mermaid: Empowering Women with Sharron L. Cooks, CEO of Making Our Lives Easier, joins Kelly Meerbott on the podcast. Image shows Kelly sitting by microphone and Sharron in a circle frame pic.

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 […]

Leadership in Healthcare: Dr. Lily Girson on Advocacy and Empathy

Leadership in Healthcare with Dr. Lily Girson. Image shows photo of Dr. Girson and host of the podcast, Kelly Meerbott.

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

Disrupting Journalism: Audrea 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 […]

Crafting Impact: Alexy Posner on Strategic Storytelling in Media

Hidden Human Podcast Season 9 Episode 1 with Alexy Posner of AP Brand Group

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

Mansplaining isn’t just a harmless interruption; it’s a manifestation of deep-rooted biases and power dynamics that have been ingrained in our society for centuries. When a man mansplains, he’s reinforcing a narrative that undermines women’s authority and expertise.

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

Master the Job Interview: Strategies to Land Your Dream Role

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 […]