Episode 1: Welcome + What We’re Doing Here
“Let’s just name the elephant: the world doesn’t need another leadership podcast… so why are we doing this?”
In this lively and real-deal kickoff episode, Masi and Shannon tackle the leadership podcast saturation head-on. But they’re not here to blend in—they’re here to shake things up with honesty, heart, and humor.
They introduce themselves as two Southern, Jesus-loving, leadership-veteran women who’ve led across churches, corporations, nonprofits, and creative arenas. With sweet tea in one hand and a metaphor in the other, they’ve seen the good, the bad, and the “bless their hearts” of leadership—and they’re here to speak the truth without the fluff.
From Masi’s Sherpa-style coaching approach to Shannon’s deep well of leadership experience, this podcast is built around transformation over information. They aren’t just about content—they’re about real change for leaders who feel stuck, burnt out, or just plain over it.
They unpack:
The leadership gaps no one’s addressing
Why most leadership content doesn’t actually lead to change
The difference between inspiration, education, motivation, and transformation
Masi’s powerful “Greenhouse” and “M.I.L.E.™” frameworks
Why leaders must learn to own the in-between—those messy middle seasons
This episode sets the tone for what’s to come: bold truth, contagious laughter, and tangible tools. They’re ditching the jargon and diving into what really helps leaders thrive—one honest conversation at a time.
Final Takeaway:
This isn’t another podcast with buzzwords and bullet points. It’s for the leader who’s ready to stop pretending, start transforming, and lead with heart and heat.
Question to Ponder:
What leadership lesson have you had to live through in order to truly understand?
