Are you ready to discover the power of leading through challenges and creating meaningful change? Then you're going to want to hear the incredible wisdom from part two of our Dynamic Women® Leadership Secrets Book launch party! Listen to this episode so that you can learn how to navigate difficult leadership moments and transform obstacles into opportunities. In this episode, your host, Diane Rolston, shares about dynamic leadership and gives you a sneak peek of parts of the book. You’ll also he...
Jun 24, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 318
Are you ready to discover what happens when 36 women come together to share their leadership secrets? Then you're going to want to hear the incredible energy and wisdom from our book launch party! Listen to Part 1 of the Dynamic Women Leadership Secrets Launch Party. In this episode, your host, Diane Rolston, shares about dynamic leadership and gives you a sneak peek of parts of the book. You’ll also hear the panel, moderated by Barb Stuhlemmer with panelists Angie Schmitz, Meghan Simington, and...
Jun 17, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 317
There's nothing more inspiring than meeting two female founders of a business. You're going to want to listen to this episode to know how everything begins with relationships. Our host, Diane Rolston, interviews Sheyla and Mariana, co-founders of EnhanceMe, about how they turned their personal dating struggles into a revolutionary digital platform that combines psychology, technology, and personal branding to enhance human connections. Listen to learn these key takeaways: How to identify authent...
Jun 10, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 316
If you’re ready to build a purpose-driven brand, why not learn from someone who’s built one from the ground up? In this episode, we go beyond branding basics to explore how to grow a values-centered business, alongside someone who’s done it exceptionally well: award-winning journalist turned global branding agency founder, Cat How. Our host, Diane Rolston, interviews Cat about her unconventional journey from criticism to creation and how she's building a values-driven agency that's changing the ...
Jun 03, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 315
Can you believe it's been six years of empowering conversations and life-changing insights? Then you'll want to celebrate this milestone with us as we reflect on the journey. Our host, Diane Rolston, shares powerful lessons learned from over six years of weekly episodes and reveals what's coming next for the Dynamic Women Podcast. Listen to learn these key takeaways: How consistency trumps waiting for everything to be perfect before you start Why women need dedicated spaces to share their wins u...
May 27, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 314
Are you a female leader or wanting to expand and move into more of a leadership role? Then the best way that you can do that is by learning from other female leaders. Today you're going to listen to this episode where our host, Diane Rolston, interviews three amazing women who are not only leaders, but leadership authors - Gigi, Carol and Karen. Here are the questions our guests answer: Can you share a pivotal moment in your leadership journey that shaped your perspective on leadership? Have you...
May 20, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 313
Are you feeling like you want more clients and you want to attract the right clients? Then you're going to want to listen to this episode where Yvonne McCoy and our host, Diane Rolston, speak about attracting your right clients with your unique power. Yvonne shares her journey as an entrepreneur for over 30 years and how she discovered that being authentic is the key to attracting ideal clients. Listen to learn these key takeaways: Why women often struggle to see their unique value and how this ...
May 13, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 312
Are you struggling to hand off tasks in your business even though you know delegation is essential? Does the thought of someone else doing your work make you anxious? Then you need to listen to this episode about why delegation feels impossible. Our host, Diane Rolston, gets straight to the point about what's really holding you back from scaling your business. Listen to learn these key takeaways: The "delegation cocktail" of issues that prevent you from handing off tasks Why you might be the bot...
May 06, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 311
Are you constantly feeling like there's never enough time in your day? Do you find yourself running faster but staying in the same place? Then you need to listen to this episode about what's really stealing your hours. Our host, Diane Rolston, reveals the hidden time thieves that are keeping you from making progress despite your productivity. Listen to learn these key takeaways: Why better time management is only half the solution to feeling constantly behind The 72-hour time detective challenge...
Apr 29, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 310
You know that feeling when you come back from vacation or just a time away and everything feels a little bit weirdly off when you get back? Our host, Diane Rolston, just came back from four weeks in New Zealand to jet lag, laundry, inbox mayhem, and emotional whiplash. In this episode, she talks about how re-entry is real and it deserves a little bit more compassion than hustle. Here are some of the key takeaways: Why "re-entry" after vacation can feel disorienting and how to approach it with co...
Apr 22, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 309
Is self-care just becoming another thing to achieve? Is there a dark side to the wellness culture? If you want to know the answer, then you're going to want to listen to this episode to see if self-care is just another productivity hack. Here are some of the key takeaways: Understand how self-care has evolved from a simple act of relaxation to an over-optimized, productivity-driven experience that often creates more stress than relief Discover the "dark side of wellness culture," where self-care...
Apr 15, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 308
The question is, do you really want more? Or do you feel like you should? On today's episode, Diane Rolston talks about “Redefining Success: What If the Next Level Isn't What You Actually Want?” This could be an eye-opening episode for you. Here are some of the main topics discussed: What “Next Level” means How chasing success without intention can lead to building a life you don't actually enjoy or want The important difference between "doing" and "being" Why success doesn't have to be a ladder...
Apr 08, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 307
Attention leaders and future leaders, the way you become a better leader is by learning from others, and by pushing yourself into more personal and professional growth. Today, our host, Diane Rolston, is joined by three amazing leaders, Barb Stuhlemmer, Katherine Johnston, and Jeanine Becker, who are going to share their vision for leadership and their personal journeys. Here are the questions our guests answer: Can you share a pivotal moment in your leadership journey that shaped your perspecti...
Apr 01, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 306
What if working harder isn't the answer? In this episode, Diane Rolston talks about the problem with leaning in, and why overperforming won't get you more. Here are some of the key takeaways: Understand why "leaning in" and working harder often leads to burnout rather than recognition or advancement, especially for high-achieving women Learn how over-performing creates a cycle where exceptional work becomes the expected standard Discover the hidden costs of always saying "yes" and taking on more...
Mar 25, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 305
Have you ever felt like you were in competition with other women? In this episode, Diane Rolston talks about how that feeling is normal, but we should connect and collaborate over competing. Here are some of the key takeaways: Learn why women are stronger together and why the competition mindset holds women back Understand why competition between women is common but counterproductive, and how a scarcity mindset leads women to compete for limited opportunities Learn about the "musical chairs" ana...
Mar 18, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 304
Shockingly, we will never, in our day, see gender equality. In this episode, Diane Rolston talks about this year’s International Women’s Day theme, Accelerate Action, and how it could actually propel us forward. Discover the sobering reality that at our current rate of progress, full gender equality won't be achieved until 2158 Learn about this year's International Women's Day theme "Accelerating Action" and why urgent steps are needed to address systemic barriers women face worldwide Understand...
Mar 11, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 303
If you want to expand your leadership skills, abilities, and experiences, the best way to do that is to listen to the leaders in different industries about their personal leadership journeys as well as the foundations for their leadership expertise. In this leadership panel, Diane Rolston is joined by Rochelle Odesser, Candy Motzek, and Laura Richards where they share their leadership secrets and how women like them succeed and overcome challenges. Here are the questions our guests answer: What ...
Mar 04, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 302
Over the past few weeks, Diane Rolston has been alluding to the fact that she is going to record an episode about how she lost her spark, and today is the day. Here are some of the takeaways from this podcast: Hear Diane’s story of how she lost her spark Learn that even successful, confident people who appear to have it all together can struggle with feeling empty, disconnected, and depressed Understand that "checking all the success boxes" doesn't automatically bring fulfillment Discover common...
Feb 25, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 301
It is the 300th episode of the Dynamic Women Podcast, and today in this episode, Diane Rolston is joined by a bunch of friends and supporters. Listen to this episode to hear Diane’s answers to their tough questions and vice versa! Diane also shares the achievements received by her podcast and some of her unforgettable experiences along the way. Here are some questions that Diane and the ladies answer: What defines a dynamic woman? What’s your biggest regret? What would you say to your younger se...
Feb 18, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 300
Have you ever reached a goal, and checked all the boxes, but still felt empty? Have you ever wondered, “Why don't I feel as happy as I thought I would?” Then you're going to want to listen to this episode, where Diane Rolston is going to talk about the happiness mistake that successful women make. Listen to learn these key takeaways: Discover why achieving external success and checking all the boxes doesn't automatically lead to happiness, and what successful women often get wrong about the conn...
Feb 11, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 299
Have you ever felt so frustrated or like something needs to change? Then listen to this episode where Diane Rolston talks about the five signs it's time to draw a line in the sand. Listen to learn these key takeaways: Learn five key signs that signal it's time for a major life change—before burnout or crisis hits. Understand why waiting until "rock bottom" can have serious consequences for high-achieving women. Discover why constant exhaustion and an endless to-do list signal the need for firm b...
Feb 04, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 298
Do you have big goals for yourself? Are you looking at other people and saying, “I want the results that they have”? Then you are going to want to listen to this episode where Diane Rolston tells you what it is they're probably doing that maybe you aren't. Listen to learn these key takeaways: You'll understand why successful people achieve more by delegating tasks You'll discover the wide range of tasks that can be delegated to virtual assistants, from content creation and social media managemen...
Jan 28, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 297
You’re capable and get a lot done, so others come to you for help. You also wear a lot of hats, which means you’re responsible for so much. But your busyness could be because you prioritize external validation from others and others’ needs over your own well-being. No surprise, this is super common for high-achieving women because we're juggling career, family, and societal expectations. In this episode, Diane Rolston talks about why high achievers self-abandon and how to stop as well as her per...
Jan 21, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 296
Don't you love new beginnings? It’s a new year and it's a fresh start, so you get to enjoy increased motivation. But are you worried a little bit about keeping that New Year's motivation alive? Then you're going to want to listen to this episode, because Diane Rolston talks about new beginnings and lasting impact, the three ways to keep the New Year motivation alive. Listen to learn these key takeaways: You'll understand the three main reasons why New Year's motivation fades You'll learn why set...
Jan 14, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 295
Are you frustrated that you keep losing momentum? Then you're going to want to listen to this episode where our host, Diane Rolston, deals with this very common problem so that you don't have to be frustrated by it anymore. Listen to learn these key takeaways: You'll understand the main reasons people lose momentum You'll learn why self-care is part of maintaining momentum You'll discover the importance of community support in maintaining momentum through some key roles You'll understand the vit...
Jan 07, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 294
Have you ever felt like, “Ah, this year feels like the same as the last one” or “I am ready to be done with this year and have a better year next year.” Then you're going to want to listen to this episode where our host Diane Rolston talks about why every year can feel like the same and how to break that cycle. Listen to learn these key takeaways: You'll understand why high-achieving women often feel disconnected from their purpose despite their success, and how living on autopilot contributes t...
Dec 31, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 293
Are you sick of the same old or are you ready for 2025 to be THE year? Then you're going to want to take action. Listen to this episode so that you can start designing your breakthrough year. Our host, Diane Rolston, is going to talk about how to start now. Listen to learn these key takeaways: You’ll learn the common pitfalls people face when setting goals You’ll understand how goal setting can provide clarity and focus, allowing you to chart a meaningful path forward in your personal growth jou...
Dec 24, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 292
If you're feeling a little bit like “I'm reacting to life”, or you're not actively designing it, then you could be falling into the trap of being reactive rather than proactive. In this episode, host Diane Rolston talks about designing a life you love. Don’t miss these takeaways in this episode: You’ll learn how being reactive can cause you to constantly respond to others' needs, leading to feelings of overwhelm and a lack of control. You’ll see how reactivity can prevent you from prioritizing y...
Dec 17, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 291
Have you been feeling like you are too much in the day-to-day of your business, that you are the technician and you need to step into that leadership role? Then you're going to want to listen to this episode because our host, Diane Rolston, interviews Carol Surbey, and she will give you some tangible strategies to implement right away. Don’t miss as Carol shares: Who she is and what she is passionate about The meaning of the term she coined, "teeter totter leadership" The key challenges small bu...
Dec 10, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 290
Did you know that you could be doing everything to have great success, reach your goals, and yet there could be two negative core beliefs that are holding you back, stealing your joy and your happiness? In this episode, our host Diane Rolston discusses the two beliefs sabotaging your happiness. Don’t miss these other takeaways in this episode: You’ll learn how the 1st limiting belief will show up through perfectionism, imposter syndrome, people-pleasing, and chronic comparison. You’ll see how th...
Dec 03, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 289
