Break Up With Burnout: How High-Achieving Women Can Reclaim Control Without Quitting Their Careers
Burnout doesn’t always look like falling apart.
Sometimes it looks like achievement.
You’re still performing.
Still leading.
Still delivering.
But you’re exhausted in a way that sleep doesn’t fix.
In Episode 67 of The Her Resources Podcast, host Linda sits down with corporate leader and author Elisha Meek to unpack one of the most misunderstood experiences high-performing women face: burnout that hides behind success.
This isn’t about lighting a candle or taking a bubble bath (although we fully support both). This is about redefining success in a way that doesn’t require sacrificing your peace.
Taking Off the Mask: Authenticity, Identity, and the Freedom to Live Aligned
There comes a moment for many of us when the roles we’ve been playing no longer fit.
The high achiever. The good daughter. The people-pleaser. The leader who always has it together.
In Episode 66 of the Her Resources Podcast, host Linda Misegadis sits down with Dr. Natalie L. Hines for a deeply honest conversation about what happens when we stop performing for approval and start listening to ourselves.
This episode isn’t about overnight transformation or perfectly curated self-discovery. It’s about the messy, uncomfortable, and ultimately freeing process of taking off the mask.
Why Your Meetings Are Broken—and How to Fix Them With Rebecca Hinds, PHD.
If you’ve ever left a meeting feeling drained, frustrated, or wondering why it even existed, you’re not alone.
Meetings have become one of the most exhausting parts of modern work—not because collaboration is bad, but because so many meetings are poorly designed. In Episode 65 of the Her Resources Podcast, host Linda sits down with Rebecca Hinds, PhD, organizational behavior expert and author of Your Best Meeting Ever, to unpack why meetings feel broken and what leaders can do differently.
This conversation couldn’t be more timely. As Rebecca’s new book releases this week, she offers research-backed insights and practical tools to help organizations reclaim time, rebuild trust, and design work that actually supports people.
Human-Centered Benefits, Flexibility, and Supporting Working Parents
Episode 64 – Her Resources Podcast
If it wasn’t for employees, companies wouldn’t function — yet too often, workplace benefits are treated as surface-level perks rather than the foundation of a healthy organization.
In Episode 64 of the Her Resources Podcast, host Linda Misegadis sits down with Jenilee Angeles-Pasco, an experienced HR leader, to explore what it truly means to design benefits that support real people living real lives. This conversation goes beyond check-the-box policies and dives into flexibility, trust, leadership accountability, and the everyday realities working parents and caregivers face.
Lead Well, Live Well: Women Leaders, Wellness and Purpose with Cigdem Bildirici
Senior Commercial Leader with deep expertise in scaling revenue and building international sales organizations across financial services, technology, and data analytics. Cigdem shares her journey into sales, the challenges women face in sales leadership, and her powerful approach to leading with authenticity, empathy, clarity, and trust.
Leading with Intention: Confidence, Culture, and Community with Katelyn Montgomery
Leadership today is no longer about titles, hierarchy, or having all the answers. It’s about how people feel when they show up to work — whether they feel supported, empowered, and seen.
In Episode 63 of the Her Resources Podcast, we sat down with Katelyn Montgomery, Founder of Worldgate LLC, for a thoughtful and deeply human conversation about confidence, community, and what it truly means to build a values-driven organization.
This episode is a powerful reminder that confidence isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you build through action, support, and intentional leadership.
Lead Well, Live Well: Women Leaders, Wellness and Purpose with Chelan Vanno
In this powerful episode of the Her Resources Podcast, host Linda Misegadis sits down with Chelan Vanno, founder of CP Innovations Group and The Portal - Utica. Chelan shares her incredible journey from over 20 years in federal leadership, mastering operational excellence as a PMP and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, to integrating holistic wellness and energy into her consulting work.
When Success Isn’t Enough: Redefining Happiness, Purpose, and Burnout with Robin Singh
So many of us are taught that happiness is something we earn.
Work hard. Build a career. Achieve financial stability. Check all the boxes.
And yet, for so many women and leaders, there comes a moment when everything looks right on paper — but something still feels off.
In this week’s episode of the Her Resources Podcast, we explore that quiet dissatisfaction with Robin Singh, author of Happiness Happens: Happiness for Those Who Have Everything and founder of Peepal Farm, an animal rescue and community in rural India.
Robin’s story challenges one of the most deeply ingrained ideas we hold: that happiness is the purpose of life.
Lead Well, Live Well: Women Leaders, Wellness and Purpose with Cathleen O’Sullivan
In this must-listen episode, we welcome Cathleen O'Sullivan, a leadership mentor, former high-level corporate leader, and host of the Legendary Leaders Podcast. After years of 16-hour days and relentless pressure, Cathleen hit what she calls "the corporate wall"—a burnout so severe she had to leave her role. She shares her deeply personal journey from high-functioning burnout—the stage where you still deliver and are seen as high-potential while cracking inside—to finding her boldness.
Lead Well, Live Well: Women Leaders, Wellness and Purpose With Stacey Lewis
What Really Happened to DEI?
A Leadership Conversation with Stacey Lewis
For the past few years, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging have been everywhere — in boardrooms, job descriptions, corporate statements, and social media campaigns. And yet, many leaders and employees are now asking the same question:
What really happened to DEI?
In Episode 61 of the Her Resources Podcast, host Linda Misegadis sits down with Stacey Lewis, Founder & CEO of HR Interrupted, for an honest, nuanced conversation about where DEI started, where it went wrong, and what leaders need to understand moving forward.
This wasn’t a political debate.
It was a leadership conversation.
Lead Well, Live Well: Women Leaders, Wellness and Purpose with Claude Silver
Join host Linda Misegadis and special guest Claude Silver, the world’s first Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia and author of the powerful new book Be Yourself at Work: The Groundbreaking Power of Showing Up, Standing Out, and Leading from the Heart. Claude shares her journey—from calling herself an “underdog” to becoming a leading voice in human-centric leadership—and how her unique title grew from a desire to focus on the true “heartbeat” of an organization.
Lead Well, Live Well: Women Leaders, Wellness and Purpose with Marie-Hélène Pelletier, PhD
In this powerful and deeply practical episode of the Her Resources Podcast, host Linda Misegadis is joined by Marie-Hélène Pelletier, PhD, MBA, RPsych (she/her) — leadership psychologist, executive coach, TEDx speaker, and award-winning author of The Resilience Plan.
Lead Well, Live Well: Women Leaders, Wellness and Purpose with Alana D’Angelica
What if your money could buy you more than things — what if it could buy you freedom? In this powerful milestone episode of the Her Resources Podcast, Linda Misegadis and Cyndi Manuel sit down with Alana D’Angelica — former finance professional, tech executive, and now a financial coach for women — to unpack the mindset shifts and money moves women can make to build wealth, confidence, and independence. Alana shares her incredible journey from Wall Street to growing Indeed.com from 50 to 6000 employees, to becoming a passionate advocate for financial literacy. Whether you’re just starting out, pivoting careers, or preparing for entrepreneurship, this episode will inspire you to take control of your financial life.
Lead Well, Live Well: Women Leaders, Wellness and Purpose with Danaya Wilson
Welcome to Episode 35 of the Her Resources Podcast! In this powerful conversation, we’re joined by Danaya Wilson—CEO of Better Certify and author of Changemakers Wanted: Your Blueprint for Lasting Impact and Ethical Change. Danaya unpacks how women can lead with courage, push past burnout, and build ethical, inclusive systems that truly work.
Lead Well, Live Well: Women Leaders, Wellness and Purpose with Priya Shah
In Episode 37 of the Her Resources Podcast, hosts Cyndi Manuel and Linda Misegadis welcome back Priya Shah — strategist, entrepreneur, and founder of Shah Squared — for a candid conversation on modern leadership, working motherhood, and building boundaries in business and life. From challenging outdated workplace norms to embracing flexibility and intentional career paths, Priya shares invaluable insights for women leaders, HR professionals, and changemakers navigating today’s evolving workforce.
Lead Well, Live Well: Women Leaders, Wellness and Purpose with Tammala Garner
In this episode of the Her Resources Podcast, hosts Linda Misegadis and Cyndi Manuel sit down with Tammala Garner, CEO of Virtually At Your Service, to unpack the myth that women founders and leaders must “do it all.” Tammala shares actionable tools for avoiding burnout, building sustainable support systems, and aligning with the right staff to scale without losing yourself in the process.
Lead Well, Live Well: Women Leaders, Wellness and Purpose with Margaret Andrews
In this episode of the Her Resources Podcast, Linda Misegadis and Cyndi Manuel sit down with Margaret C. Andrews — Harvard instructor, leadership expert, and author of Manage Yourself to Lead Others: Why Great Leadership Begins with Self-Understanding. Margaret shares her powerful personal story about receiving tough feedback early in her career, the six key self-reflection questions every leader should ask, and how we can all become better leaders by first learning to manage ourselves. This episode is packed with insights for women leaders, HR leaders, and women change-makers who want to build trust, navigate challenges, and create thriving workplace cultures.
Lead Well, Live Well: Women Leaders, Wellness and Purpose with Cyndi Manuel
In this episode of the Her Resources Podcast, Co-Host Cyndi Manuel, CEO of The Delta Principle , joins Linda Misegadis for a deep dive into change management strategies and implementable tools that actually work for companies of all sizes. Cyndi shares her 20+ years of expertise helping organizations and their people navigate transformations with clarity, compassion, and practical action. From co-creation strategies to the CARE leadership model, this episode is packed with actionable steps HR leaders and women change makers can apply today.
Lead Well, Live Well: Women Leaders, Wellness & Purpose with Tai Cochran
In this empowering episode of the Her Resources Podcast, we continue our special six-part collaboration with Tai Cochran of Her PM, exploring how to own your voice, advocate for yourself, and lead with authenticity. From breaking perfectionism to intentional networking, Tai, Cyndi, and Linda share actionable strategies for career growth, influence, and lasting impact. Whether you're an HR leader, project manager, or emerging change-maker, this conversation is packed with tools to step confidently into your power.
Lead Well, Live Well: Women Leaders, Wellness & Purpose with Jodi Goodman
In Episode 45 of the Her Resources Podcast, we sit down with Joni D. Goodman, author of Rappel: Break Through to a Better You and Founder & Chief Breakthrough Officer of JDGAdvisors. With over 25 years of experience in leadership development and coaching, Joni shares how authenticity, courage, and self-awareness create powerful breakthroughs for women leaders.