Becoming Your Best Version

Emily Lampkin is a highly sought-after speaker, author and advisor, known for empowering women leaders in corporate, non-profit, education, and political sectors to hone their skills and maximize opportunities. With a pragmatic style and actionable advice, she has trained thousands of women globally through her dynamic, one-of-a-kind “Women Leaders Series” workshop. The Women Leaders Series is the culmination of more than 25 years of experience advising women leaders on ways they can perfect their skills to maximize opportunities. Emily has trained thousands of women across the country and the world. Recognized as one of Washington, DC's most respected connectors, Emily has worked in American politics for thirty years.  Her passion is electing more women to office. Emily excels at threading policy and cultural priorities into communications that resonate. A frequent media contributor on major TV networks, radio, podcasts and social platforms, Emily is committed to building a multi-decade pipeline of diverse female leaders. She speaks at universities and schools, including Georgetown University and the London School of Economics, inspiring the next generation of women. Emily’s book, Duct Tape and White Lies: A Woman’s Practical Guide to Success (March 3, 2026), speaks directly to women who have built successful careers, spent decades caring for others, and are now ready to redefine what fulfillment and leadership look like in this next chapter. It is based on her Women Leaders Series workshop.Emily serves as a member of the U.S. Department of State Speakers Program, collaborating with U.S. embassies and working with a number of international women’s organizations to train women globally to assume leadership roles. A proud St. Louis native and University of Missouri graduate, Emily lives in Virginia with her husband and three children.In this episode, we discuss:Why so many successful women feel stuck — and why it’s normalHow caregiving and ambition can coexistRedefining success later in life without starting overHow women can give themselves permission to pursue what’s nextLearn more and follow Emily:https://www.emilylampkin.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/emilylampkin/https://www.facebook.com/emily.k.lampkin

Gail Harris is a certified ghostwriter who drafts deeply healing, compelling, life-affirming memoirs for women authors who don’t want to write their book on their own. An IPNE Book Award Finalist for the memoir Finding Zoe, Gail resonates with authors who, in addition to any professional goals they may have, see writing their memoir as a way to heal—they want to heal and share what they’ve learned about themselves and life and possibly help others. They’ve done enough self-reflection to know they have a powerful story inside and are ready to claim it and start writing. Gail helps her authors connect the dots in ways they may not have seen before. She’s a story doula guiding them to give birth to the story that’s bursting to come alive in them, the one they’re meant to write, that’s universal, and marketable. Viewing her life as a spiritual journey, Gail has been doing her own inner work for a long time and understands what healing is about. This, along with her writing expertise, is what she believes makes being a women’s memoirist her dharma or gift. She understands that when we share our deepest truth, no matter how painful, we bring compassion and healing to ourselves and others. Founder of Golden Ghostwriting, and based outside Boston, Gail is also the author of Your Heart Knows the Answer--How to Trust Yourself and Make the Choices That Are Right for You. It guides women to listen for and live according to their hearts' wisdom.Some gems from the interview include:"Memoir is about being human." "Reading is like breathing in and writing is like breathing out."In this episode, we discuss:• Going inward: understanding healing as a spiritual journey• We are spiritual beings having human experiences• Our inner energy• Learning to let go• Why women write their memoirs• Why work with a ghostwriter• The different publishing paths• How to write a compelling memoir• How to let the story lead• Storytelling’s universal healing powerLearn more:https://goldenghostwriting.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/gail-harris-269a219/

Bukky Onifade is a Midlife Reinvention Coach, International Speaker, Author and Founder of Coached by Bukky, where she helps professional women aged 45+ turn major life transitions into purposeful, profitable second acts. Her work centers on a powerful reframe: Midlife is not a crisis; it’s a creative threshold. On this episode, we talk about identity shifts, burnout, grief, divorce and the quiet dissatisfaction many high-achieving women experience after “doing everything right." Before relocating to the United States from Ireland, Bukky built a strong media presence in the United Kingdom. She has written for Huffington Post, contributed to national and local publications and served for several years as a recurring contributor on BBC Radio, including their Sunday newspaper review program. Her book, Plan Your Life, was published in 2011 but will be re-published in the near future.Rather than hustle culture or performative motivation, she offers listeners permission, perspective and practical clarity, helping women translate decades of life and career capital into aligned businesses, meaningful work and grounded success.Bukky was born in Nigeria and moved to the U.K. before coming to the U.S. Learn more and follow Bukky:www.coachedbybukky.comhttps://www.instagram.com/coachedbybukky/https://www.facebook.com/bukky.olaleye/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bukkyonifade/https://www.pinterest.com/coachedbybukky/

Elana Auerbach is a lover, author, mother, mentor, activist and priestess. She spent her childhood and young adulthood on what she calls “the conveyor belt of life,” being the good girl and doing what others expected of her. This looked like graduating Phi Beta Kappa from UCLA, working on Wall Street for a Japanese investment bank, and marrying someone with whom she felt no chemistry. It all fell apart in 2001 when Elana realized she’d been living a lie and found the courage to leave her marriage. She entered a world of sensuality and sex, researching orgasm in a San Francisco pleasure-centered community. This is where she met Bill, who would become her loverman for life. In 2005, Elana founded “Sensuelle: A Woman’s Journey into Sensuality,” a program supporting women to fall in love with themselves, connect with their authentic voice and ignite their passion. Then, in 2011, a few years after becoming an ordained priestess with the Sanctuary of the 13 Moon Mystery School, Elana was certified to teach their year-long immersion into the feminine mysteries, where she taught for more than a decade.She released her book The Sure Thing: A Pleasure Practice to Revive the Spark on February 3, 2026, just in time for Valentine’s Day. In The Sure Thing, Elana invites readers to bring joy, intimacy and passion back into their relationships through a simple weekly pleasure practice. Drawing from the ritual that transformed her own long-strained partnership, she presents a clear, accessible and fun framework for reconnecting with desire. Readers learn how to release shame, understand what they truly want, create a sustainable ritual of pleasure and meet resistance with play instead of pressure. “This book is personal,” Elana says. “For twelve years, my spouse and I struggled over sex. We tried everything—expert advice, toys, techniques—but nothing changed until I created The Sure Thing. What emerged was a practice that actually works.” Inside The Sure Thing, readers will discover:•              How to break free from shame, conditioning and the pressure to “perform” intimacy•              Why most couples drift apart—and how to reverse it through intention and play•              How to navigate resistance and rekindle curiosity•              A step-by-step guide to crafting a personalized Sure Thing pleasure practice•              Why a weekly ritual can transform not only your sex life, but your entire relationship with pleasureElana joined us from Berkeley, California. Learn more and follow Elana:https://surethingexperiment.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ElanaAuerbachAuthor/https://www.instagram.com/elana.auerbach

Julie Nise is a Relationship Trainer and Communication Strategist known for her direct, results-oriented approach. With more than two decades of combined corporate, entrepreneurial and clinical experience, Julie brings a rare balance of empathy and practicality to her coaching. She has successfully guided more than 8,000 individuals and couples through challenges in communication, trust and leadership, offering clear, actionable strategies that create lasting change. Her insight and authenticity have earned her national recognition, including multiple appearances on the Dr. Phil Show, where her compassionate yet focused style resonated with both audiences and producers. As a regular commentator on NewsRadio KTRH Houston, Julie shared expert perspectives on relationships, communication, current events and leadership.In this episode, we discuss:--The Communication Reset: How to Stop Arguing and Start Understanding--Building Real Connection in a Digital World--Rebuilding Trust After Betrayal: The Step-by-Step Path to Healing--Leadership Through Listening: What Great Relationships Teach Us About Influence--From Conflict to Clarity: Turning Relationship Stress into Growth"Over the years, I’ve helped thousands of people—including couples on the brink of divorce and leaders seeking clarity in their relationships—achieve breakthroughs and focus on creating positive change," Julie says. "Whether you’re looking to improve your marriage, reconnect with your family, or lead your team with confidence, my goal is to provide the clarity, tools, and strategies you need to thrive.... We are who we practice to be."Her new book, Romance ESP--Seeing Patterns and Responding to the Changes in Your Relationship, comes out in 2026. Among other things, readers will learn how to master the art of understanding and reacting to the non-verbal clues that influence relationship dynamics.Outside her work, Julie enjoys time with family, coastal living and encouraging others to grow in purpose and connection.Learn more and follow Julie:https://www.outcomesonly.com/https://www.instagram.com/outcomesonly/https://www.facebook.com/people/Outcomes-Only/61572479851741/