Trudi Lebron Podcasts

Which social media platform is the most important to your brand? We all know that social media is a critical part of marketing your business and personal brands, so where can we get the most bang for our buck, so to speak? Rachel B. Lee is your brand marketing “Lady Boss”. She is an authentic, powerful, and loving woman who is changing the world on…

What does the gender pay gap really encompass? Why isn’t increasing wages enough to fix it? Katica Roy, a gender economist, is here to try and answer some of these questions for us today. She is the founder and CEO of Pipeline, a company focusing on stopping unconscious bias in the workplace and increasing financial performance. The daughter of an …

What happens when as women, we have done the work - the therapy, professional development, coaching, etc, and still find we are not where we want to be? Where do we go from here? Dr. Valerie Rein shares with us today that oftentimes that continued struggle comes from intergenerational trauma. She has spent years devoting her work to helping women g…

Balancing our actions between seeming performative and not doing anything can be a hard line to walk. Who do we look to for guidance in these instances, and how do we separate ourselves from the judgment of strangers? Dallas Travers is the creator of The Hive - a business mentoring program that helps values-driven coaches build businesses they can …

Do you have strong emotions about email marketing? Most of us do, whether positive or negative. Do you sometimes wonder if email is still a fundamental part of the conversation (IT IS)? There has been a strong cultural shift recently in where marketing and ethics intersect. Today I chat about this intersection with Tarzan Kay, a former copywriter-f…

Y’ALL it’s been a while, but WE’RE BACK! We’ve been busy and I’m so jazzed to share what we’ve been up to! But sometimes finishing a big project or event can leave you feeling empty and drained. That’s where I found myself last year. So today I’m chatting about how to combat that burnout and how selfcare can look different for everyone, but is stil…

Have you heard the news? We’ve launched The Institute for Equity-Centered Coaching® with a selection of equity certification programs to prepare leaders, entrepreneurs, and coaches to serve their clients no matter their identity. This work has been in progress for a long time, and we are excited to finally share it with y’all! Tune in to this speci…

Y’all, when I came across the Fuerte and Fearless clothing line, I fell in love with the brand, the message, AND the shirts! I HAD to know more about who was behind it all—and with a little investigating I connected with Fuerte and Fearless founder Jeanette Guardiola-Woods. She’s joining me this week to share about her passion—empowering people of …

Do you know the difference between honoring a culture and appropriating it? Why is appropriation such a big deal? I’m diving into these questions with my friend, author and yoga unity activist Susanna Barkataki, whose work focuses on using spiritual & DEI tools to uplift the underrepresented. Susanna is shining a light on how the Western world is m…

There are many ways to create and run online businesses, but on today’s show I’m super excited to bring you a guest who has built his extremely successful business online in a unique way (and whose business helped me grow my own business from starting out as a struggling non-profit to now a 7-figure business with multiple team members!) Corbett Bar…

Leading through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion should be a top priority for every business owner. When your business practices are aligned with your values of DEI, you are letting your customers know that they are important and your business is accessible to all. I’m talking more about these ideas this week with beauty entrepreneur, p…

Building your brand is just as important as scaling your business. That’s why my guest this week, CEO of the Master Brand Institute Jennifer “Jen” Kem, is so passionate about helping industry experts and entrepreneurs get seen, heard, and paid MORE online and offline by developing their brand. With extensive corporate and entrepreneurial experience…

You can (and should!) stand up for your beliefs and values without apologies. My guest this week, Rachel Luna, is diving into this idea and giving YOU permission to offend when you speak your truths. Rachel is a Certified Master Coach, speaker, and host of the podcast “Permission To Offend” who helps people gain the clarity and confidence they need…

Y’all… I just had to get this out. I’ve been wanting to talk about leadership this month, and the “Karen” of the moment, Rachel Hollis, and her microaggressions and nonapology on Instagram last week brought this conversation forward that I just needed to have with you. If you haven’t seen the conversation about what Rachel Hollis has said and done,…

What would happen if we gave workers the opportunity to own the companies they work for, and encouraged businesses to reinvest profits in their communities? We’re diving into this question with this week’s guest, entrepreneur Niki Okuk. She founded Rco Tires, a rubber recycling facility in California, in 2012 and her TedX Talk “When Workers Own Com…

Did you know book publishers are 79% white and 89% straight/heterosexual? It’s clear there is a lack of representation and diversity, and this week’s guest, Rebekah “Bex” Borucki, is taking some big steps to change that. Rebekah — an author, children’s lit publisher, and coach — is remixing the publishing world by creating her own house, Row House …

It’s time to take a hard look at how you are spending your time and money on business coaching. Are you getting a return on your investments? There seems to be an infinite amount of trainings, programs, and courses out there, but that doesn’t mean you need to take part in all of them! If you are over-invested and aggressive in the pursuit of your b…

Should I get a coaching certification? Should the coaching industry be regulated? If you’ve been asking these questions, you aren’t alone! These are two of the TOP 3 questions I’ve gotten over the last 4 years, and in today’s episode I’m breaking it all down for you and giving you my complete answer (I feel super strongly about this one!) Coaching …

In our businesses, figuring out which collaborations are value-aligned and which are not — especially out here in the “Wild West'' of online business — is so important. Clients are asking for the receipts that the collaborators you choose share their beliefs, especially in this social climate. Will your business be ready to show clients the proof? …

It seems vast majorities of us have worked in places where toxic and unhealthy business cultures are rampant. You may feel that you are the problem, but I am here to tell you that is NOT true! Toxic work cultures are deeply rooted in oppression and replicate the nastiness of our society. So, what do you do if you work in a culture that is unhealthy…

There’s conflicting advice as to how a business should be showing up online to their followers. What should you share? Should your anti-racism and DEI initiatives be a part of your posts? Are these posts truly fully aligned with your values and not just an externally motivated performance? Are you prepared to hold the weight of what you are posting…

You're watching things happen in the world and wondering what to do. How do you show up for your people? How do you do business in tumultuous times? Tune in to learn what to do from a planning perspective!By Trudi Lebron

This is a bonus episode I am releasing in response to the attempted coup on January 6th, 2021. In this episode, I explain how this event is inherently American, and share some thoughts on how coaches and leaders can be present for their communities, clients, and audiences during this time. This episode was recorded to a live audience in our Equity-…

2020 did NOT go as planned for anyone, and it definitely asked us to all show up in a different way than we planned a year ago. But it did have some awesome things, like causing people to FINALLY listen to conversations around DEI, justice, and anti-racism and start noticing that we have to do things differently — including in the coaching industry…

Love it or hate it, social media is probably a part of your life and business. But if you’ve ever left a social media scroll feeling emotionally drained, upset, or just off, it may be time to rethink things and set some boundaries! On today’s episode, I’m exploring why you may need to reset your relationship with social media, how to use it while s…

Wanna know exactly what happened with Marie Forleo’s B-school silencing this spring? On today’s episode I’m joined by Sonja McCord, who is helping me break down this topic that many of you have reached out and asked me to talk about. Sonja is a B-school student and uses dance, film, & words to heal, inspire, & give you permission to pursue your pas…

How long does it take to truly learn about diversity, equity and inclusion? A 2 hour workshop? An all day inclusive? Several months? On today’s episode, I’m exploring diversity, equity, and inclusion education in the online space, and diving into what the evidence shows is necessary to create effective, long-term change. I’m diving into: Why you mi…

In today’s episode I’m giving you a sneak peek into the inside of our business with 2 of my team members, Katalina Euraque and Charmagne Glass. We’re exploring why the Black Lives Matter movement and anti-racist work has become so much more prominent NOW — instead of during the many other opportunities in the past for change — what it means to be d…

In today’s episode I’m talking with creativity and spiritual business coach Shereen Sun. Shereen is passionate about helping healers and solopreneurs grow their businesses through the lens of creativity and healing. Today she shares with us her story of finding her calling, scaling a business the right way, and the importance of working to heal you…

In today’s episode I’m joined by Gieselle Allen, a mindset coach for women of color entrepreneurs. She is passionate about helping WOC build self trust, connect with their genius and intuition, and to become the leader they want to become in their industry. Listen in as Gieselle shares her own mindset work journey shifting her coaching business to …

In today’s episode I’m joined by Louiza (AKA Weeze) Doran, co-host of the That’s Not How That Works Podcast and a business coach specializing in diversity, equity, inclusion & empowerment and authentic alignment. Listen in as Weeze shares her story and teaches us that to find fulfillment in your business we must first look inward. We’re diving into…

In our first solo show, Trudi describes the Low Key Launch Strategy that clients use to generate revenue when they need to keep things on the DL. Why would you want to keep your launch on the DL? Well, Trudi explains this and more, in the episode. You can get the swipe file resources mentioned in this episode at www.trudilebron.com/lowkeylaunch…

In this episode, Digital Strategist, Renia Carsillo schools us on why Search Engine Optimization (SEP) actually matters, how SEO makes our sites more accessible, and where we should start if we haven't thought about this before (like me). You can grab Renia's free resources to get started leveling up your SEO strategy here: https://www.localrocksta…

In this episode, Barrett Brooks, COO of ConverKit, shares key insights about values-based decision making and how to grow a company where values and humanity are front and center in the business. Barrett also shares the story of what happened when CovertKit set out to change their name, missteps that were made, and why they finally decide against m…

In this episode, we hear from Kate Northrup, who shares her philosophy on doing less, so that we can focus on what matters most. Kate also shares a bit about what matters most to her, how she uses the moon cycle as a tool for energy management, and why she decided to re-write 25% of her book Do Less, only a year after it was published. Remember to …

In this episode, Asha shares her vision for Sacred Commerce, one that includes divine feminine energy, ceremony, aligned wealth, and sacred offerings. This spiritual approach to business is an absolute remix from the same ol' profit-driven approach to business planning. Here is the link to Asha's pop up group mentioned in the episode: https://www.f…

In this episode, we hear from Elizabeth DiAlto (founder of Wild Soul Movement) about using the wisdom of your body to help guide you on the right path for your business. We explore how values are an inner compass, how being in alignment frees you to be more of who you are, and letting go of external validation. You can find Elizabeth on Instagram a…

In this episode, Trudi is joined by author, meditation guide, and writing mentor, Rebekah Borucki. Bex shares her origin story of starting out as one of the original fitness YouTuber's', making her way to her own TV show, becoming an author for big and little readers, and founding her own nonprofit. CLICK HERE to learn more about Bex. CLICK HERE to…

In this intro episode, you'll get to know your host, Trudi Lebron, and learn about what to expect from this podcast.By Trudi Lebron