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What does it actually mean to have courage in a world where taking risks can come with real consequences? What happens when the work you're doing to build a better future starts costing you your own well-being, freedom, or sense of self? In this episode of the Women Changing the World podcast, Lis Best talks with Michelle MiJung Kim, founder and CEO of The Courage Studio, award-winning author of The Wake Up, and producer and host of I Feel That Way Too, about collective courage, social justice, values alignment, burnout, entrepreneurship, AI, and creating the conditions for meaningful change. Michelle explores what courage actually means, and why creating the conditions for courage matters so much more than simply inviting people to “be courageous.” Michelle shares how losing 90% of her income after speaking out on Palestine, walking away from her successful company, and rebuilding a deliberately small business has changed her relationship with stability, freedom, and self-worth.  They also explore how to approach AI through personal values and non-negotiables, rather than fear, shame, or feeling behind.   Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or on your favorite podcast platform.   Episode Outline: [00:04:14] Michelle’s journey from youth activism, management consulting, and tech to social entrepreneurship, and the tension between stability, freedom, and living your values. [00:08:32] Rethinking stability: moving from external financial security toward internal self-trust and the belief that you can navigate uncertainty. [00:11:56] What courage really is, why individual bravery isn't enough, and how we can create the conditions for collective courage. [00:18:26] What it means to dismantle the systems we participate in, and why meaningful change can require us to examine what we benefit from. [00:24:06] When being useful becomes tied to your sense of worth, and what Michelle learned from burnout, entrepreneurship, and choosing herself. [00:35:07] Michelle’s two-month trip to Korea, making space for uncertainty, rest, identity, and homecoming. [00:37:44] AI and social justice: how to move beyond “use AI or fall behind” and make intentional choices based on your values and non-negotiables. [00:46:53] Why Michelle created I Feel That Way Too as another way to create space for collective courage and make difficult questions feel less lonely.   Connect with Us: Lis Best's website Learn more about the Girls Club Collective Connect with Girls Club Collective and Lis Best on LinkedIn Join the next GCC Community Power Hour Inquire about coaching with Lis   Connect with Michelle MiJung Kim: Learn more about Michelle MiJung Kim on her website Sign up for her newsletter Connect with Michelle MiJung Kim on LinkedIn Listen to the I Feel That Way Too podcast Read The Wake Up: Closing the Gap between Good Intentions and Real Change   This episode was post-produced and edited by Yanina Mora.  The intro and outro music was created and produced by Daniel Mark.   About Lis: Lis Best is an executive coach for impact leaders, founder of the Girls Club Collective, and host of the Women Changing the World podcast. Since launching her business in 2020, Lis has helped hundreds of leaders navigate ESG and sustainability careers, launch heart-centered businesses, and become more effective change agents.

Do you feel you are ready to leave behind the demands of capitalist business models? Do you wonder if there’s a way to build a sustainable, resilient organization without sacrificing your health, values, or local community? Are you curious about the relationship between your feminist principles and the financial viability of your company?  In this inspiring new episode of the Women Changing the World podcast, Lis Best sits down with author, consultant, and Sister founder Jennifer Armbrust to dive into feminist business. Jennifer shares how feminism, punk, academia, illness, and entrepreneurship have shaped her work, and introduces the ideas behind Feminist Business 2.0, ecosystem economics, and the body as a portal for creating systemic change. Together, they discuss how moving beyond patriarchal norms and traditional capitalist values allows us to view business as art, embrace collective resilience, and build meaningful community support systems. Learn for actionable insights for auditing your hidden resources, meeting genuine human needs, and transitioning into Feminist Business 2.0, plus an invitation to stop trying to build everything alone.    Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or on your favorite podcast platform.   Episode Outline: 03:24 — Jennifer's journey into feminism and entrepreneurship 11:01 — How Proposals for the Feminine Economy began 16:32 — Feminist Business 1.0 vs. Feminist Business 2.0 20:57 — From individual success to collective resilience 23:14 — Ecosystem economics 32:09 — The body as a portal 38:14 — Rethinking the solopreneur model 40:56 — From girlboss to something more radical 43:21 — Ideas become change through practice 46:18 — What healing our bodies can teach us 48:58 — Knowing your role in your business 52:28 — Is capitalism on its way out?   Connect with Us: Lis Best's website Learn more about the Girls Club Collective Connect with Girls Club Collective and Lis Best on LinkedIn Join the next GCC Community Power Hour Inquire about coaching with Lis   Connect with Jennifer Armbrust: Connect with Jennifer Armbrust on LinkedIn Learn more about Jennifer Armbrust on her website Learn more about Sister Join the waitlist for the new workshop, Introduction to the Resilient Business Model: An Embodied, Ecologic, Economic Framework for Feminist Entrepreneurs & Nonprofit Administrators    Other Resources Mentioned: Listen to Women Changing the World Episode 12 with Jamie Varon   This episode was post-produced and edited by Yanina Mora.  The intro and outro music was created and produced by Daniel Mark.   About Lis: Lis Best is an executive coach for impact leaders, founder of the Girls Club Collective, and host of the Women Changing the World podcast. Since launching her business in 2020, Lis has helped hundreds of leaders navigate ESG and sustainability careers, launch heart-centered businesses, and become more effective change agents.

When it comes to AI, are you feeling like you're already “behind”? Worried about the trade-offs for the parts of being human that matter most to you? In this episode of Women Changing the World, Lis Best talks with entrepreneur, AI educator, and keynote speaker Bree Whitehead about taking a radically human approach to artificial intelligence. Bree shares her “Be Human” philosophy, which explores how we can use AI not to replace ourselves or optimize our way into burnout, but to create more space for curiosity, connection, creativity, rest, and becoming who we actually want to be. Bree believes AI can restore our humanity—if we let it. Together, they explore AI’s potential to reduce the mental load, support personal growth, expand access to opportunity, and help us rethink what we value in a world where technology can increasingly handle production and optimization. They also have an honest conversation about digital privacy, human discernment, the future of work, why generalists may thrive in an AI-powered world, and how to start experimenting with AI if you’re feeling called to explore. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or on your favorite podcast platform.   Episode Outline: [00:07:15] How Bree went from AI tinkering to becoming an AI educator and why being a generalist may be a superpower in the AI era. [00:13:27] Bree's “Be Human” philosophy and why human connection, curiosity, lived experience, and discernment may become more valuable as AI handles more output. [00:15:09] Why women may be uniquely positioned to benefit from AI and how a personal life operating system could dramatically reduce the mental load and invisible work women carry. [00:27:17] How Bree uses AI for personal growth and self-reflection, and the essential role of human discernment when AI reflects our patterns back to us. [00:33:17] The uncomfortable truth about digital privacy: what we've already traded away through the internet, smartphones, and social media. [00:38:20] How to avoid turning AI into another form of hustle culture, and instead use it to create more space for rest, play, curiosity, and a life that feels like your own. [00:44:21] Feeling behind on AI? Bree's simple advice for getting started—and why recording your thoughts may be the most powerful first step. Connect with Us: Lis Best's website Learn more about the Girls Club Collective Connect with Girls Club Collective and Lis Best on LinkedIn Join the next GCC Community Power Hour Inquire about coaching with Lis   Our Guest Info: Connect with Bree Whitehead on LinkedIn Learn more about Bree Whitehead on her website This episode was post-produced and edited by Yanina Mora.  The intro and outro music was created and produced by Daniel Mark.   About Lis: Lis Best is an executive coach for impact leaders, founder of the Girls Club Collective, and host of the Women Changing the World podcast. Since launching her business in 2020, Lis has helped hundreds of leaders navigate ESG and sustainability careers, launch heart-centered businesses, and become more effective change agents.

What happens when you finally put something deeply personal and creatively ambitious out into the world, and then have to let go of control over what happens next?  After months of preparing for my first TEDx talk, I found myself in the strange liminal space between “it’s done” and “the world hasn’t seen it yet.” And underneath the excitement is the very human mix of nerves, self-doubt, waiting, and the question of how much space I’m willing to take up. In this reflective behind-the-scenes episode of the Women Changing the World podcast, I reflect on my TEDx journey, from discovering the opportunity and applying, to writing, rehearsing, giving the talk, and making peace with what I would have done differently.  I explore what it means to step into authority, make work that feels like art, embrace relational intelligence and feminine leadership, and practice grace when real life inevitably shapes what we create.  As I stand on my own threshold, I also share what’s coming next: a new manifesto and an intimate five-month experience designed to help other women step into your next chapter through embodied, relational leadership. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or on your favorite podcast platform. Episode Outline: [00:03:45] Why I wanted to capture my TEDx experience before the talk was released, and what it means to be witnessed at a much bigger scale. [00:21:22] The central idea behind my TEDx talk: why the leadership that created the climate crisis is not the leadership that will solve it, and why relational intelligence matters. [00:24:01] The reality of preparing for a TEDx talk, including rehearsal, memorization, self-doubt, and giving yourself grace when you’re doing ambitious work alongside real life. [00:26:33] What I would do differently—including making more personal invitations—and my reminder to let people decide for themselves whether they want to show up for your big moments. [00:34:02] What’s emerging on the other side of TEDx: my manifesto and The Threshold, a new intimate experience centered on embodied relational leadership, liminality, intuition, and creating the future we want to live into.   Connect with Us: Lis Best's website Learn more about the Girls Club Collective Connect with Girls Club Collective and Lis Best on LinkedIn Join the next GCC Community Power Hour Inquire about coaching with Lis   Resources Mentioned: Episode 22 with Gesche Haas Lindsay MacMillan’s Speaker Gateway Program Authority Letters with Ellen Donnelly This episode was post-produced and edited by Yanina Mora.  The intro and outro music was created and produced by Daniel Mark.   About Lis: Lis Best is an executive coach for impact leaders, founder of the Girls Club Collective, and host of the Women Changing the World podcast.   Since launching her business in 2020, Lis has helped hundreds of leaders navigate ESG and sustainability careers, launch heart-centered businesses, and become more effective change agents.

Feeling overwhelmed by the magnitude of climate change and planetary crises?Wondering if your current efforts are actually making a difference, or if you're just spinning your wheels? In this inspiring conversation, Lis Best chats with founder, psychologist, researcher, and strategist Renée Lertzman about transforming our approach to climate action and change-making. Renée shares her groundbreaking insights on how understanding human psychology, especially around topics like control, trauma, and belonging, can help us become more effective change agents, impact strategists and conveners by reimagining our roles as guides. Together, they explore how to navigate the emotional landscape of environmental work with kindness, curiosity, and strategic compassion.  Whether you're leading a team, engaging stakeholders, or building community, this episode will help you navigate the emotional landscape of systems change work with grace, curiosity, and compassion.  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or on your favorite podcast platform.   Episode Outline: [00:00] Introduction: Overcoming emotional barriers in climate impact work [08:12] Debunking outdated assumptions about human motivation and engagement in environmental action [15:22] The five guiding principles for effective change: Attune, Reveal, Convene, Equip, Sustain [27:18] Why the how of convening is critical—trauma-informed approaches to creating safe, powerful spaces [34:07] Understanding the role of control in impact work and practicing guiding instead of forcing [40:03] Tips for discerning whether your motivation is control or collective hope [41:58] The importance of staying in a state of expansion—neuroscience insights on resilience [44:40] Becoming a guide: cultivating self-awareness and evoking connection, not control [49:04] Renee’s upcoming book: So You Want to Change the World—a practical guide for change makers [52:07] How to stay connected with Renee: Substack, LinkedIn, and website [52:50] Closing remarks: Join community, stay inspired, and keep creating impact   Connect with Us: Lis Best's website Learn more about the Girls Club Collective Connect with Girls Club Collective and Lis Best on LinkedIn Join the next GCC Community Power Hour Inquire about coaching with Lis   Reneé Lertzman Info: Follow Renée Lertzman on LinkedIn Subscribe to Renée’s Substack Learn more about Project InsideOut  Renée Lertzman’s website   This episode was post-produced and edited by Yanina Mora.  The intro and outro music was created and produced by Daniel Mark.   About Lis: Lis Best is an executive coach for impact leaders, founder of the Girls Club Collective, and host of the Women Changing the World podcast. Since launching her business in 2020, Lis has helped hundreds of leaders navigate ESG and sustainability careers, launch heart-centered businesses, and become more effective change agents.

In our current “world between worlds,” many of us are searching for certainty. Is the real invitation learning how to lead through the unknown? In this thoughtful conversation, Lis Best sits down with ritualist, cultural transformation facilitator, leadership coach, and We Are The Great Turning podcast host and creator Jess Serrante to explore liminality—the space between what was and what’s becoming. Jess shares the teachings of her mentor, Joanna Macy, the philosophy behind The Work That Reconnects, and why this moment in history calls for a different kind of leadership rooted in integrity, belonging, and collective responsibility. Together, they discuss how to navigate uncertainty, foster matriarchy, move beyond individualism, change systems, and lead with integrity during times of personal and societal transformation. If you're experiencing a life transition, questioning old systems, or searching for hope in a rapidly changing world, this conversation offers nurturing words, wisdom, perspective, and practical ways to embrace possibility in the unknown. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or on your favorite podcast platform.   Episode Outline: [05:30] Defining liminality and the transformational power of threshold moments [09:26] The three stories shaping our current world [11:20] Introducing The Great Turning and Joanna Macy’s legacy [22:05] Jess’s journey from climate activist to coach and facilitator [39:30] Leading through uncertainty, complexity, and change [40:00] Reframing disruption and the possibility hidden inside uncertainty [42:05] The myth of individualism and importance of belonging [44:40] Moving beyond the hero’s journey toward collective leadership [46:29] Finding hope in uncertainty and possibility   Connect with Us: Lis Best's website Learn more about the Girls Club Collective Connect with Girls Club Collective and Lis Best on LinkedIn Join the next GCC Community Power Hour Inquire about coaching with Lis   Jess Serrante Info: Follow Jess Serrante on Linkedin Follow Jess Serrante on Substack Jess Serrante’s website Tune into We Are the Great Turning This episode was post-produced and edited by Yanina Mora.  The intro and outro music was created and produced by Daniel Mark.   About Lis: Lis Best is an executive coach for impact leaders, founder of the Girls Club Collective, and host of the Women Changing the World podcast. Since launching her business in 2020, Lis has helped hundreds of leaders navigate ESG and sustainability careers, launch heart-centered businesses, and become more effective change agents.

You can spend years building a “dream life”… and one day realize your soul is craving a new adventure. What happens when you leave behind the life you worked years to build and say yes to a completely different dream?  In this inspiring episode of Women Changing the World Podcast, Lis Best sits down with adventurer, writer, sailor, and strategic communications consultant Stephanie Dolmat to explore what it means to radically trust yourself and say yes to a new dream.    Stephanie shares the story of leaving corporate sustainability behind to sail across the Pacific Ocean, become the captain of her own sailboat, and build a life rooted in creativity, community, feminine leadership, and freedom. Together, they unpack fear, courage, asking for help, embracing uncertainty, and creativity as a compass and guide. If you’ve been craving more adventure, alignment, or courage in your own life, this conversation is for you.    Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or on your favorite podcast platform.   Episode Outline: [02:05] Why Stephanie left a career in corporate sustainability to pursue a more adventurous and creative life [08:56] What it was really like sailing 4,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to French Polynesia [17:37] How to feel fear, face uncertainty, and still say yes to the life calling you forward [19:38] Stephanie’s perspective on feminine leadership, community, and becoming the captain of her sailboat [27:16] Why allowing opportunities to come to you can create an abundant and aligned business [30:03] How to cultivate a creativity practice that feels expansive, joyful, and deeply human [35:53] Stephanie’s favorite quotes on creativity, transformation, and self-expression [38:16] What Stephanie is calling in next as she continues building a life of adventure   Connect with Us: Lis Best's website Learn more about the Girls Club Collective Connect with Girls Club Collective and Lis Best on LinkedIn Join the next GCC Community Power Hour Inquire about coaching with Lis   Stephanie Dolmat Info: Subscribe to the Sea Witch Diaries on Substack Follow Stephanie on Linkedin   This episode was post-produced and edited by Yanina Mora.  The intro and outro music was created and produced by Daniel Mark.   About Lis: Lis Best is an executive coach for impact leaders, founder of the Girls Club Collective, and host of the Women Changing the World podcast. Since launching her business in 2020, Lis has helped hundreds of leaders navigate ESG and sustainability careers, launch heart-centered businesses, and become more effective change agents.

What if the future isn’t about putting more women at the top of patriarchy — but imagining an entirely new system rooted in care, interdependence, restoration and collective well-being? What would the future look like if our systems were designed around care instead of extraction?  In this expansive and thought-provoking conversation, Lis Best sits down with Radical Futures founder and creative director Tracee Worley to explore what it means to imagine — and build — a matriarchal future.  Together, they unpack why hustle culture and “girl boss” feminism often keep us trapped inside broken systems — and how imagination, creativity and collective care can open the door to entirely new possibilities so we can reclaim our power. Tracee also shares the inspiration behind her “Artifacts from a Matriarchal Future” workshops, in which participants create tangible objects, rituals and systems from a future centered on care, justice, healing and regeneration. If you’re interested in systems change, feminist futures, regenerative leadership or building a more human-centered world, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired about what’s possible and what’s already on its way out. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or on your favorite podcast platform. Episode Outline: [06:43] How Tracee transitioned from teaching and social work into futurism, experience design and reimagining broken systems [12:22] What matriarchy actually means — and why it’s not simply “patriarchy with women in charge.” [16:44] Why imagination, rest and creativity are essential tools for building regenerative futures [24:52] Inside Tracee’s “Artifacts from a Matriarchal Future” workshops and game, helping people imagine new systems [32:28] How restorative justice, grandmothers and community wisdom could reshape the future of accountability [39:07] The powerful Indigenous teaching that “we are the law” — and what it means for reclaiming power [41:31] How Tracee balances realism, grief, hope and collective responsibility against a backdrop of polycrisis Connect with Us: Lis Best's website Learn more about the Girls Club Collective Connect with Girls Club Collective and Lis Best on LinkedIn Join the next GCC Community Power Hour Inquire about coaching with Lis   Tracee Worley Info: Follow Tracee on Linkedin Visit the Radical Futures website Receive Dispatches from the Future Join an upcoming Radical Futures workshop This episode was post-produced and edited by Yanina Mora.  The intro and outro music was created and produced by Daniel Mark. About Lis: Lis Best is an executive coach for impact leaders, founder of the Girls Club Collective, and host of the Women Changing the World podcast. Since launching her business in 2020, Lis has helped hundreds of leaders navigate ESG and sustainability careers, launch heart-centered businesses, and become more effective change agents

You know you should be networking, but when you try, it feels forced, awkward, or performative. You second-guess your outreach, overthink every word, or don’t hit send at all.  In this energizing conversation, Lis Best sits down with Carly Valancy to reframe networking as a creative, human, and even joyful practice. Carly shares her signature framework for writing “unignorable emails” and how small, intentional reach-outs can unlock unexpected opportunities. Together, they explore how to increase your “surface area for luck” by following curiosity, embracing honesty, and daring to be seen.   Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or on your favorite podcast platform. Episode Outline: [08:12] Why the “front door” approach to opportunities is broken—and what to do instead [12:21] The 4-part framework for writing an unignorable email [16:02] How to send bold “moonshot” emails (even when you don’t feel ready yet) [32:50] The difference between chasing outcomes vs. placing yourself in the “current of serendipity.” [45:12] Simple, actionable steps to reach out today—without overthinking or overcomplicating Connect with Us: Lis Best's website Learn more about the Girls Club Collective Connect with Girls Club Collective and Lis Best on LinkedIn Join the next GCC Community Power Hour Inquire about coaching with Lis Carly Valancy Info: Carly’s LinkedIn Carly’s website Reach Out Party TETHER This episode was post-produced and edited by Yanina Mora.  The intro and outro music was created and produced by Daniel Mark.   About Lis: Lis Best is an executive coach for impact leaders, founder of the Girls Club Collective, and host of the Women Changing the World podcast. Since launching her business in 2020, Lis has helped hundreds of leaders navigate ESG and sustainability careers, launch heart-centered businesses, and become more effective change agents.

You followed the “right” path—career growth, leadership roles, meaningful work—and still, something feels off. The ambition that once fueled you now feels heavier, especially as your choices start impacting the people you love. And suddenly, the question isn’t just “What’s next?”… it’s 'Do I even want what I once worked so hard for?” In this intimate and honest conversation, Lis Best sits down with Amber Stryker, founder and CEO of Bespoke ESG, to explore what it really looks like to reimagine ambition as you grow and evolve.  Amber shares the messy middle of building a business, charting a new path, and learning to ask: What do I want now? What do I want to try?  Together, they unpack how to let go of definitions of success that don’t serve us, lean on a human support system, honor “quiet progress,” and trust that your choices don’t have to be forever. This conversation is a powerful reminder that growth isn’t always loud—sometimes it’s quiet, steady, and only truly visible in hindsight. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or on your favorite podcast platform. Episode Outline: [00:03] Why doing the thing you “said you’d never do” can unlock a new identity [00:06] How to rethink ambition when your priorities shift (career, family, life) [17:58] The power of asking “What do I want now?”—and letting go of past ambitions [26:40] What starting a business really looks like (including doubt, pivots, and post-it reminders) [31:47] How to navigate uncertainty without losing yourself—and why support systems matter [42:16] The idea of “quiet progress” and how to recognize wins even when they don’t feel big Connect with Us: Lis Best's website Learn more about the Girls Club Collective Connect with Girls Club Collective and Lis Best on LinkedIn Join the next GCC Community Power Hour Inquire about coaching with Lis   Follow along with Amber Stryker and Bespoke ESG: Amber’s Linkedin Bespoke ESG on LinkedIn Bespoke ESG website and newsletter sign-up   This episode was post-produced and edited by Yanina Mora.  The intro and outro music was created and produced by Daniel Mark.   About Lis: Lis Best is an executive coach for impact leaders, founder of the Girls Club Collective, and host of the Women Changing the World podcast. Since launching her business in 2020, Lis has helped hundreds of leaders navigate ESG and sustainability careers, launch heart-centered businesses, and become more effective change agents.

In this episode, Lis Best sits down with Erin Byrne to explore the deeply personal and powerful concept of “enoughness.” In a world that constantly asks us to do more, be more, and achieve more, it’s easy to lose sight of what enough even feels like. The pressure to keep up can quietly turn into burnout, self-doubt, or a lingering sense that no matter what we accomplish, it’s never quite sufficient. From corporate burnout to redefining identity and impact, Erin shares how learning to feel—and define—“enough” can unlock clarity, purpose, and meaningful action. Together, they unpack how embracing enoughness can help you show up more fully in your work, parenting, and the world and create space for the impact that actually matters. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or on your favorite podcast platform. Episode Outline: [00:03] Erin’s journey from corporate leadership burnout to redefining her identity beyond her job title [00:09] What “enoughness” really means—and why it’s rooted in contentment, purpose, and confidence [00:11] How early experiences can shape our belief systems around not feeling “good enough.” [00:15] Practical ways to cultivate enoughness through reflection, self-awareness, and community [00:21] Why small actions matter—and how to take meaningful impact without burning out Connect with Us: Lis Best's website Learn more about the Girls Club Collective Connect with Girls Club Collective and Lis Best on LinkedIn Join the next GCC Community Power Hour Inquire about coaching with Lis   Erin Byrne Info: Linkedin Consulting website Enoughness website   This episode was post-produced and edited by Yanina Mora.  The intro and outro music was created and produced by Daniel Mark.   About Lis: Lis Best is an executive coach for impact leaders, founder of the Girls Club Collective, and host of the Women Changing the World podcast. Since launching her business in 2020, Lis has helped hundreds of leaders navigate ESG and sustainability careers, launch heart-centered businesses, and become more effective change agents

In this conversation, Lis Best sits down with Danielle Azoulay for an honest and expansive look at what it means to evolve—not just a business, but yourself—through uncertainty, pivots, and growth.  From navigating an in-house sustainability career to launching and reimagining a company without a perfect plan, Danielle shares the behind-the-scenes reality of entrepreneurship that we don’t often hear about.  Together, they explore how self-trust, community, experimentation, iteration, and a willingness to embrace uncertainty can become powerful tools for creating impact in both business and life.   Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or on your favorite podcast platform. Episode Outline: [05:51] How Danielle’s early life experiences shaped her path into sustainability and impact work [14:00] Why “just start messy” is the key to building a business that actually works [20:39] The challenges of the 3-year business mark—and how to evolve beyond your network [31:47] How to build self-trust as an entrepreneur (especially when it feels uncomfortable) [37:43] Why the future of some impact work is shifting from data to culture change—and what that means for you Danielle Azoulay’s info: Linkedin The CSO Shop   Connect with Us: Lis Best's website Learn more about the Girls Club Collective Connect with Girls Club Collective and Lis Best on LinkedIn Join the next GCC Community Power Hour Inquire about coaching with Lis   About Lis: Lis Best is an executive coach for impact leaders, founder of the Girls Club Collective, and host of the Women Changing the World podcast. Since launching her business in 2020, Lis has helped hundreds of leaders navigate ESG and sustainability careers, launch heart-centered businesses, and become more effective change agents.

After a year away, this intimate return episode of Women Changing the World flips the microphone toward host Lis Best, who is interviewed by longtime friend and collaborator Stephanie Dolmat. In a warm and reflective conversation, she shares how motherhood is reshaping her leadership, business strategy, and focus. The conversation weaves through community-building, entrepreneurship, and evolution, while asking a deeper question: how do we create real stability in uncertain times? Together, they unpack how self-trust and meaningful relationships become the true foundation for sustainable impact. Without a rigid annual plan or perfectly mapped-out strategy, this season is about embracing the “next right step” and allowing clarity to emerge through action. At its heart, this episode is a reminder that surrounding yourself with people who reflect your magic back to you can become the most reliable form of stability when the external world feels unpredictable. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or on your favorite podcast platform. Episode Outline: [00:01] What happened during Lis’s year away, and how motherhood shifted her perspective and still maintained the essence. [08:13] The surprising ripple effects of choosing presence over control [25:07] Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs: momentum over perfection [27:42] What confidence and momentum actually look like inside the community [45:41] How can we redefine 2026 in terms of global influence and impact? Resources Mentioned: Ep 81 - Interview with Sam Hartsock Ep 17 - Interview with Stephanie Dolmat Ep 06 - Interview with Kacie Brennell Ep 56 - Interview with Jenny Blake Adrienne Maree Brown’s Emergent Strategy   Interviewer´s Info: Connect with Stephanie Dolmat on LinkedIn   Connect with Us: Lis Best's website Learn more about the Girls Club Collective Connect with Girls Club Collective and Lis Best on LinkedIn Join the next GCC Community Power Hour Inquire about coaching with Lis About Lis:  Lis Best is an executive coach for impact leaders, founder of the Girls Club Collective, and host of the Women Changing the World podcast. Since launching her business in 2020, Lis has helped hundreds of leaders navigate ESG and sustainability careers, launch heart-centered businesses, and become more effective change agents.

In this episode, Lis is joined by Praise Santos McKenna, founder of Come Plum, to discuss creating your personal brand, throwing out the “shoulds” in entrepreneurship, and manifesting ease. Praise works at the beautiful intersection of brand photography and personal branding for thought leaders.    Her recent Mexico City retreat was a huge success. Praise emphasizes the importance of creating spaces in a retreat that allow space for processing and self-reflection. She also speaks to how she knew it was time to take a sabbatical, what she learned in her time of deep rest, and the role of nourishment in guiding her decision-making.   At Come Plum, a personal brand consists of the elements that make someone memorable and loveable. Praise guides listeners to a revealing question to help you hone in on your brand!    Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or on your favorite podcast platform.   Episode Outline: (03:09) Branding and photography to help women align with their value (05:41) Praise’s entrepreneurial journey (16:33) Permission to leave the “shoulds” behind (19:15) The experience and impact of creating in-person retreats for women (29:55) How to know when it’s time for a sabbatical (36:39) Come Plum’s lens on personal branding (38:55) Tips for crafting a memorable personal brand  (46:12) The importance of visibility and suggestions for embracing discomfort  (49:38) Leadership as listening, stepping back, and asking good questions   Resources Mentioned: Take the “What’s your personal brand vibe?“ and “What kind of business/side hustle fits your personality?“ quizzes on comeplum.com.   Guest Info:  Connect with Praise on LinkedIn Follow Praise on Instagram Learn more on Come Plum’s website Listen to the Branding Your Business podcast   Follow Us: Learn more on our website: girlsclubcollective.co Follow us on Instagram: @girls_club_collective Connect with us on LinkedIn: Girls Club Collective    About Lis:  Lis Best is an executive coach for impact leaders, founder of the Girls Club Collective, and host of the Women Changing the World podcast.   Since launching her business in 2020, Lis has helped hundreds of leaders navigate ESG and sustainability careers, launch heart-centered businesses, and become more effective change agents.

In this episode, Lis is joined by storytelling coach Liz Morrison to discuss the power of reflecting on our own stories, how to become the author of your story this year, and how you can use storytelling as a tool for connection.    Liz explains the neuroscience of storytelling and why humans have evolved through storytelling. Stories make people care, which in turn leads us to action. Stories are the ultimate first step toward creating better futures.    Liz shares what a hi-story is and her favorite tips and tricks for better communicating your own story, including her story scaffold framework and story bank method. She highlights two ways that storytelling can inform leadership. Remember, you never know who needs to hear your story!   Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or on your favorite podcast platform.   Episode Outline: (03:23) What does a storytelling coach do? (08:25) How Liz turned being laid off into an empowering story (15:46) Humans are a storytelling species (18:04) The neuroscience behind storytelling  (21:46) Stepping into author mode (29:30) How to craft your hi-story (38:30) Ways to build the storytelling muscle (44:44) How good leaders use storytelling   Resources Mentioned: Reflect on 2024 and begin authoring your 2025 story with this free guide. Receive Liz’s free storytelling worksheet, Plot The Chapters of Your Career.  Download the Plant a Story Seed worksheet.   Guest Info:  Connect with Liz on LinkedIn Follow Liz on Instagram Learn more on Liz’ website   Follow Us: Learn more on our website: girlsclubcollective.co Follow us on Instagram: @girls_club_collective Connect with us on LinkedIn: Girls Club Collective    About Lis:  Lis Best is an executive coach for impact leaders, founder of the Girls Club Collective, and host of the Women Changing the World podcast.   Since launching her business in 2020, Lis has helped hundreds of leaders navigate ESG and sustainability careers, launch heart-centered businesses, and become more effective change agents.