The Happy LeadHer

Podcast

A podcast for women in leadership roles who want to heal from burnout, decrease stress, support their wellness, and learn how to lead themselves first.

A Podcast for Women in Business

The Happy LeadHer podcast is a community for women in leadership roles who want to have real conversations around things like burnout, managing stress, finding fulfillment, and how to lead yourself first.

Whether you work in corporate, a startup, or you’re running your own business, The Happy LeadHer will give you tips from wellness experts, badass entrepreneurs, and women just like you. If you’ve been looking for a community of women who are ready to take bold action and support each other along the way, you’re in the right place.

Meet your host, Lindsay May

After leading teams in corporate and startups most of my career, I learned that not only does it get lonely at the top — it can get quite toxic. I was working 10-12 hours a day consistently, experiencing extreme burnout, and even had near-daily panic attacks for years.

In December of 2022, I decided that I was no longer willing to compromise my peace, mental health, and happiness for a paycheck. I launched my own SEO and website business, The Happy Marketing Co., soon after.

I’m now on a mission to help women in leadership roles feel less lonely, find fulfillment, get practical tips for their health, and evolve as leaders in the business world through The Happy LeadHer podcast. We’re in this together.

xx, Lindsay

The Happy LeadHer podcast episodes

  • In this episode, you'll hear from Lindsay about her story of why she went from working the 9-to-5 to starting her own business and becoming her own boss. Even if entrepreneurship isn't for you, Lindsay's story will inspire you to check in with yourself about burnout, stress, and how fulfilled you are in your career.

    Lindsay will also introduce what The Happy LeadHer podcast is — and who it's for. If you've been waiting for a community of bold female leaders you can connect with and get inspired by, this one is for you.

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  • Spoiler alert: You don't HAVE to leave corporate to be happy. But I found my happy when I left the 9-to-5 and went from having a boss to becoming my own.

    Seven months later, I'm asked all the time what's changed... Is life easier? What's it like not having a consistent paycheck? What's the biggest difference between corporate and entrepreneurship?

    In this episode, I break down the top three major shifts I experienced making this big career transition. Tune in to hear my take! I'd also love to hear yours.

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  • Are you experiencing stress or burnout, and you're starting to really feel it in your body? Maybe you're struggling with sleep, your gut is a mess, and your routine is completely off.

    In today's episode of The Happy LeadHer podcast, we're talking with Registered Nurse and Integrative Health Coach, Andi Samperi!

    Andi focuses on simplifying all the noise within the wellness industry and building sustainable habits to get to a better version of you.

    On this episode, we chat about:

    • The impact stress can have on your physical health

    • How to know if you're experiencing burnout

    • Healing through burnout and how to avoid it

    • How to create a new routine and create healthy daily habits

    • Feeling grounded in your body so you can show up with balance

    • And how to take back your gut health, sleep, and overall wellness

    Andi Samperi is a board-certified registered nurse and integrative health coach. Early on in her career, Andi realized that while traditional medicine has a time and place, we aren’t being taught how to thrive day to day. After completing nursing school, Andi began working at an Integrative Health clinic and consistently witnessed the transformative power of addressing fundamental health principles and personalized needs to bridge the gap between patients' current state and their optimal well-being. Andi's dedicated to guiding women and men toward vibrant health by empowering them with the knowledge and habits to thrive daily.

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  • Do you have this big "thing" you've been wanting to do for so long — starting a business, launching a podcast, moving across the country, getting on the dating apps...

    Whatever it is, it's something you've never done before. And because of that, it's terrifying. You don't want to do it until it's perfect. You're experiencing imposter syndrome. You avoid taking any action because it's too overwhelming.

    I used to be fearless in my 20s. Now in my 30s, I find myself overthinking everything. If you feel the same way, this episode is for you!

    We talk through the emotions we're feeling, ask ourselves important questions to break through that fear, and discuss practical steps to take bold action and do the damn thing.

    I also take you through a visualization that always comes up for me when I'm contemplating leaning into something I've never done before. You won't want to miss this episode!

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  • Do you find it difficult to meet friends as an adult? Have you been craving community — but you don't know where to find it or are letting fear hold you back from getting in the room?

    If so, you're not alone. I've felt the same way! On today's episode, Kristine Munro (founder of ILLUME Collective) and I talk through the importance of adult friendships, how to find friends with the right energy, and where to find a community of women just like you.

    It's time to step outside of your comfort zone, Google search for a local women's community, and take some bold action — I'm here with you the entire way.

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  • Feeling unfulfilled and unsure of what's next for you in your career? Curious about starting that business you've been dreaming about for a while now?

    I've been there, too. In today's BONUS episode, I share my journey of how I workshopped why I was feeling unhappy, unaligned, and confused about what I really wanted to do with my life.

    I share the exact questions and prompts that helped me understand these emotions, challenges, and endless thoughts. It's time to get out of your head, set your big goals, and feel HAPPY in your career.

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  • Is your website existing or converting? In this episode, I'm going to tell you about one of the most underutilized marketing channels out there: your website!

    There are 8.5 BILLION consumer searches on Google every DAY, and I'm here to help you direct some of that traffic your way so you can increase your leads and REVENUE.

    You'll also learn how to optimize your website yourself at a fraction of what a typical website and SEO audit costs. Let's get your business on the first page of Google!

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Lindsay’s favorite subjects to chat about…

  • Transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship

  • Becoming your own boss

  • Starting a new business from scratch

  • Recovering from burnout + avoiding burnout

  • How to decrease stress for yourself as a leader

  • Putting your mental health first + getting support

  • How finding the right community can change everything

  • Finding fulfillment in your career

  • Creating a new, healthy routine as an adult