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You are not bad at making decisions. You are bad at trusting yourself after you make them. This episode is for the woman:⚡️ overthinking every move⚡️ asking everyone else what they think first⚡️ terrified of making the “wrong” decision⚡️ waiting for certainty before she moves⚡️ constantly second-guessing herself after she finally decides Because the truth is… The issue usually isn’t the decision. It’s the lack of self-trust underneath it. In this episode, we talk about:⚡️ why women struggle so deeply with decision-making⚡️ how perfectionism + fear of regret keep you stuck⚡️ why overthinking is quietly destroying your confidence⚡️ the hidden cost of outsourcing your self-trust⚡️ and how to start making decisions from a version of you who trusts herself more deeply We also get into the REAL reason so many women struggle deciding whether to invest in themselves, leave jobs, ask for more, become more visible, or finally go after what they actually want. This one is powerful. And I cannot wait to hear your takeaways. Let's get into it. PS: If this episode hits you and you know you are ready to step into your next level, then I invite you to join BCA. Because this exact work around confidence, self-trust, visibility, and powerful decision-making is what we’re building inside this program right now. Doors close 6/10 at 8am PST. Tap below to secure your seat now. JOIN BCA HERE

There was a version of me that was exhausted from overthinking every decision. Constantly waiting to feel “ready.” Trying to figure everything out alone. Watching other women grow while convincing myself I needed more time, more certainty, more confidence first. And if I’m being honest… I didn’t realize how much my own patterns were keeping me stuck. Because from the outside? I looked ambitious. High functioning. Successful. But internally? I was still: hesitatingoveranalyzingsecond guessing myselfwaiting for proof before I movedEverything changed when I started making a few very different decisions. Not perfect decisions. Not fearless decisions. Just decisions that slowly changed: ⚡️ how I saw myself⚡️ what I believed was possible⚡️ who I allowed myself to become And looking back now…shifting my focus to these 4 things completely changed the trajectory of my career, confidence, relationships, opportunities, and life. In episode, I’m breaking down these 4 decisions and why I believe these shifts quietly change everything for women who are ready for more. Because sometimes your next level doesn’t require becoming someone else. It requires finally stopping the habits that keep abandoning yourself. Dive in and let me know what you think. LINKS: Join BCA - We start June 10th Connect with me on LinkedIn

SHE BUILT IT HER WAY ⚡️EPISODE 3: The Power Of Turning Pain Into Purpose w/ Candy Straight This is conversation about what happens when a woman stops hiding and starts healing out loud. In our final episode of the She Built It Her Way series, I am honored to be joined by Candy Straight - founder of Flamingo Box - a business rooted in hope, humanity, and healing. Through her journey of courageously confronting childhood trauma, learning to receive love, and choosing to heal out loud, Candy transformed her pain into purpose and built a movement dedicated to supporting people through life’s messiest moments. This conversation goes far beyond entrepreneurship. It’s about: ⚡️ reclaiming your voice ⚡️ learning to stop carrying shame that was never yours to hold ⚡️ becoming your own permission slip ⚡️ and realizing that your healing journey may become the very thing that changes other people’s lives too One of the most powerful parts of this conversation is the reminder that healing is not separate from success. In many ways…it becomes the foundation for it. Because when you stop spending your life running from your pain, hiding your truth, or abandoning yourself to survive… You free up energy to finally: ⚡️ create ⚡️ lead ⚡️ be seen ⚡️ use your voice ⚡️ trust yourself ⚡️ and build a life that actually feels aligned Candy’s story is proof that your hardest moments do not disqualify you from impact. Sometimes the very thing you’ve been trying to hide…becomes the thing that sets you free. And sometimes the deepest healing creates the strongest and most successful leaders. This episode is raw, emotional, powerful, and deeply human and honestly, I think it’s one of the most important conversations we’ve had on this show. Let's get into it. LINKS: ⚡️ Shop Flamingo Box: www.flamingobox.co ⚡️ Follow Candy: @flamingoboxco If this episode moved you, inspired you, or reminded you that your story still has purpose…please take a moment to rate, review, and share the show with someone who needs this conversation today. Your support helps us get these stories into more hands, hearts, and homes to show women that they are the greatest gift too.

I almost didn’t record this episode. Not because I didn’t have anything to say…but because life has completely wiped me out these past few months. And in many ways, this episode is a continuation of a conversation I started earlier this year after releasing ⁠“Building My Biggest Vision In The Hardest Season Of My Life.”⁠ Because the truth is…the hard season didn’t end. It's only gotten harder. Today’s episode is a deep dive into what I am learning about navigating your career in the middle of the hard. I’m talking about: ⚡️ navigating my dad’s declining health ⚡️ why this season has been so much harder than losing my mom ⚡️ the Mother’s Day grief bomb that completely wrecked me ⚡️ the social media detox I needed for my nervous system ⚡️ spraining my ankle and realizing my body was forcing me to slow down ⚡️ and the truth about healing that nobody really talks about One of the biggest things I shared inside BCA recently was this: Healing does not make you immune to pain.Personal development does not exempt you from grief, burnout, heartbreak, fear, uncertainty, or hard seasons.The work changes your capacity to navigate it. Ten years ago, this version of life probably would have destroyed me. Today? It’s still devastating at times but I’m still here. And I think that’s the real work. If you’re in a season where life feels heavy right now, I hope this episode reminds you that you are not failing because things feel hard. You are having a human experience. And if you haven’t listened to the first part of this journey yet, start here first: “The Confidence Lounge” — ⁠Building My Biggest Vision In The Hardest Season Of My Life⁠ AND - If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may need this reminder right now. And if you’ve been loving The Confidence Lounge, rating + reviewing the podcast truly means so much and helps us continue reaching more women navigating career, confidence, leadership, and life.

⚡️EPISODE 2 of the She Built It Her Way series is here⚡️ Creating A Life Bigger Than Your Fear w/ Melissa Mercedes This is a conversation on believing in yourself, doing it scared, and creating a life bigger than your fear. Melissa Mercedes went from having zero fashion industry experience to building a luxury fashion brand, walking in New York Fashion Week, styling celebrities like Tyra Banks and Jordin Sparks, and redefining what confidence and inclusivity look like in fashion. But this episode goes so much deeper than fashion. We talk about: ⚡️ Trusting yourself before the proof exists ⚡️ Following the pull even when it makes no logical sense ⚡️ Overcoming imposter syndrome ⚡️ Doing the scary thing anyway ⚡️ Divine alignment, self-belief & courageous action ⚡️ Creating what you wish existed in the world This episode is for the woman with a dream in her heart who keeps talking herself out of going for it. Because sometimes the life you’re meant for exists on the other side of one bold decision. LINKS: Instagram: ⁠@melissamercedesofficial⁠ Website: ⁠www.melissa-mercedes.com⁠ If this episode moved you, please share it to your Instagram stories, tag us with your biggest takeaway, and don’t forget to rate + review the show so more women can find these conversations.

She Built It Her Way ⚡️ Episode 1: Reimagining Success Through Survival, Self-Belief & Human A-I™ w/ Christina Langdon This episode is an invitation into the kind of success conversation most high-achieving women never get to have. And it’s exactly why I created She Built It Her Way - to bring you behind the scenes with powerful women who didn’t just follow the path…they redefined it. Christina Langdon is one of those women. Powerhouse media executive. Leukemia survivor. Former leader at Martha Stewart Living and CRO of Fast Company. Founder of The Kite. After a life-changing AML Leukemia diagnosis in 2019, Christina didn’t just fight for her life - she redesigned it. Now, she teaches a revolutionary philosophy called Human A-I™ - blending awareness and imagination to help high performers break free from the all-or-nothing trap and build success that doesn’t come at the cost of their health, happiness, or identity. This conversation is for the woman who has achieved so much and still finds herself quietly asking, “Is this it?” For the woman who’s burned out from overworking, overthinking, and over-proving and is ready for a new way. We talk about:⚡️ Redefining success after survival⚡️ The hidden cost of high achievement⚡️ Scaling your life and business by scaling your mind⚡️ Building power without self-abandonment Because Christina is living proof of this truth: You don’t have to sacrifice yourself to succeed. And you’re allowed to build it your way. Listen now + tell me what hit you the hardest. Connect with Christina: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/christinalangdonbosslady/⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinalangdoncoachconsultant/⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠https://www.christinalangdon.com/⁠⁠ 📖 Book: For Success Sake⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Success-Sake-Extraordinary-Possibilities-Leadership/dp/B0BTKSQX9P⁠⁠ ☀️ Sunday Sunshine (her newsletter):⁠⁠https://christinalangdon-my-success-school.ck.page/7130a66f1d⁠⁠

You’re not stuck because you don’t know what to do. You’re stuck because every option feels heavy… Every choice feels like it's do or die… And your brain won’t let you land. So you loop. You overthink. You second-guess. You ask 5 people for advice and still don’t decide. And while you’re sitting in confusion - your life stays exactly where it is. This episode is for the woman who: ▪️ Replays decisions over and over in her head ▪️ Fears making the “wrong” move ▪️ Delays big decisions because they feel too overwhelming ▪️ Knows she’s capable but doesn’t trust herself in the moment I’m sharing the easy to apply decision making formula I have been using with ChatGPT to navigate some of the hardest decisions of my life. This is my unexpected tool that’s helping me move from spiraling → certainty. No fluff. No pretending this is easy. Just a real conversation about what it actually takes to decide when the stakes feel high. ⚡️ If you’ve been stuck in your head lately - this is your episode. Listen now. PS: If you loved this episode, take 30 seconds to leave a 5-star rating and review. It helps more women find the show and get the tools they need to thrive in their careers ⚡️ If we’re just meeting, I’m Elyse Conroy - confidence coach and career strategist for ambitious, high-achieving women.You can learn more about me at www.soulmakeup.com, and come say hi on LinkedIn and Instagram - I’d love to connect with you!

You’re not burned out. You’re not “too sensitive.” You didn’t suddenly lose your confidence. You might be in a toxic job. And the hardest part? It doesn’t always look obvious. It looks like:– Sunday anxiety that ruins your entire day– Overthinking every message before you send it– Crying in your car…then pulling it together for the meeting– Feeling like you’re constantly proving yourself– Watching your health, energy, and confidence slowly decline In this episode, I’m breaking down the red flags I see in high-performing women every single day - especially in the beauty industry. And the one no one talks about enough: ⚡️Psychological safety⚡️ Because most women think they’ve lost confidence… When in reality, they’ve been operating in environments that never felt safe to begin with. We’re also getting real about: ⚡️ The cost of staying⚡️ How to know when it’s time to leave⚡️ What a “green flag” job actually looks like⚡️ And how to start creating your exit plan This episode was inspired by so many of my clients who are really going through it right now… and honestly, if this is hitting for you too - it’s not random. If this hit you, don’t just listen - share it with another woman who needs to hear this.

I’m noticing a pattern right now who are job seeking (especially with high-performing women after a layoff or leaving a toxic environment). You’re doing all the “right” things. ​Applying.​Researching.​Putting yourself out there. But something feels…off. You’re spending hours in the process and not feeling any closer to what you actually want. There’s a moment that feels really good though: ​That email.​That interview request.​That feeling of “they chose me.” And without even realizing it… You can start building your job search around that feeling. ⚡️ Not alignment… ⚡️ Not desire… ⚡️ Not what you actually want next... But the temporary relief of being chosen. And over time, this quietly costs you: ​Time (hours you’ll never get back)​Energy (burnout before you even land)​Confidence (slowly lowering your standards) In this episode, I walk you through the mistake I see so many women making and I am revealing: ⚡️ What’s really driving this pattern ⚡️ Why it’s so common after a big career shift ⚡️ The hidden cost most women don’t see until later ⚡️ And how to gently shift out of it and back into alignment Because the truth is: Confidence is not built by being chosen.It’s built by choosing. If you’re in a season of searching - This one is for you. And if this resonated with you…take a moment and really sit with what came up. Because awareness is the first step but what you do with it is what changes everything. And if you’re ready for deeper support - this is exactly the work I do with women inside my world. If you’re new here… My name is Elyse Conroy. I’m a confidence coach and career strategist for ambitious, high-performing women. I help you build the confidence, clarity, and strategy to create a career you’re actually excited about without settling. You can connect with me here: ⚡️ Website: ⁠soulmakeup.com⁠ ⚡️ Instagram: ⁠@elyseconroyxo⁠ ⚡️ LinkedIn: ⁠Elyse Conroy⁠ And if this episode supported you… Make sure to subscribe so you never miss a new episode - they drop every Monday. And if someone came to mind while you were listening… Send this to her. Because sometimes the conversation that changes everything is the one we didn’t even know we needed. I’ll see you in the next one 💝

Fear is expensive. It costs you: OpportunitiesVisibilityMoneyGrowthAnd most of the time… You don’t even realize it’s fear. You call it: “Overthinking”“Waiting until I’m ready”“Wanting to get it right”But it’s not that. 👉 It’s fear of being seen. In this episode, I’ll show you:⚡️ Why 70%+ of women experience this⚡️ How it’s keeping you stuck⚡️ And how to move through it in real time Because confidence isn’t something you wait for. It’s something you build. 🎧 Listen now. And to get tools to support you in overcoming the fear that is holding you back, DM me on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ or ⁠Instagram⁠. I am here to help.

Building my biggest vision…in the hardest season of my life. This episode is one of the most personal I’ve ever recorded. Behind the growth you’re seeing… Behind the podcast hitting the top 2.5% globally… Behind the expansion in my business… There’s been grief. There’s been pressure. There’s been moments where my body has literally forced me to slow down. And I’m learning something in real time: You don’t have to wait for life to feel perfect to step into your next level. You can hold both. Success and sadness. Expansion and exhaustion. Vision and uncertainty. In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of what this year has really looked like with my losing mom, my dad's declining health, my health, and the mantras that are carrying me through it all. I’m also sharing where The Confidence Lounge is going next and asking for your voice in what we build together ⚡️ Because this isn’t just my podcast anymore. It’s ours. 🎧 If you’ve ever felt like life is heavy...but you know you’re meant for more - this episode is for you. ⚡️ Send this to someone who needs it ⚡️ And come tell me: what do you want more of from this podcast? → Message me on LinkedIn → DM me on Instagram → Or email me directly at [email protected] I’m listening. We’re building this together ⚡️

We thought we were done with Faces Behind Beauty Special Edition Podcast Series. But then this conversation happened. Right before Beauty Connection kicked off at Makeup in Los Angeles, I sat down with Morgan, Millie, and Urzsula from Berlin JANSY — our headline sponsor and a true standard of excellence in the beauty industry — to talk about something that doesn’t get enough attention: Connection is the competitive advantage. Behind every product on shelf is a room most people never see. A room filled with cross-functional collaboration, strong opinions, strategic decisions, rejection, resilience, and leadership under pressure. In this episode, we unpack: ​What high-performing beauty teams understand that others don’t.​What separates transactional contributors from strategic partners.​What actually makes a product launch successful.​What breaks down between development, packaging, and marketing.​And how to build confidence when you’re the expert in the room.Whether you work in beauty or not, this conversation is about the foundation of business: ​Relationships.​Collaboration.​And how you show up in the rooms that shape your future.If you want to understand how industries actually move forward — this episode is for you. Because it all starts with who’s in the room.

This episode feels like a full-circle moment for me. Today in our final episode of the special edition Faces Behind Beauty podcast series, I’m sitting down with my very first boss, mentor, and one of the most influential leaders of my career - Carol Shaw, the visionary founder of LORAC Cosmetics. Carol didn’t just build a beauty brand - she built standards. She created LORAC by honoring a real, overlooked need: skin sensitivity. Long before the industry was paying attention, she listened closely, trusted her vision, and stayed rooted in why she was building - not what was trending. This conversation is about so much more than makeup. It’s about: ⚡️ Trusting your dream before there’s proof ⚡️ Building with integrity instead of noise ⚡️ Leadership that is firm, feminine, and deeply human ⚡️ Knowing when to build and when to let go ⚡️ What legacy really looks like beyond a logo Carol gave me a seat at the table when I was 23, invested deeply in my growth, and modeled a level of excellence that shaped the leader I am today. It is one of the greatest honors of my life to share this conversation and to close out the Faces Behind Beauty series with the woman where it all began. This episode is for you if you’re building with purpose, navigating reinvention, or craving examples of women who lead with clarity, conviction, and heart. 🎧 Listen now and take this one in slowly. ⚡️Legacy work lives here⚡️ AND - If this episode resonates, share it with a woman in beauty who needs to hear it because mentorship and legacy are meant to be passed on.

In Episode 11 of the Faces Behind Beauty podcast series, I’m joined by ⁠Anne Laughlin⁠⁠ - who went from powerhouse roles at Estée Lauder, LVMH, and Marc Jacobs to co-founding Dillie and most recently, launching Sloane Studio, a brand, product marketing, and innovation studio at the forefront of beauty tech. Anne is a beauty industry innovator who continues to redefine what’s possible at the intersection of creativity, technology, and brand building. We originally bonded as podcast hosts, and from our very first conversation, all we could talk about was the future of the beauty industry. The truth is - no one has a clear answer for where beauty is headed and that is what we are here to change. Anne is actively building what’s next & using AI to innovate powerfully in beauty. Since recording this episode, Anne has gone on to found ⁠Sloane Studio⁠ - helping consumer brands leverage AI & AEO as a creative engine, not a replacement for human storytelling. In this episode, not only are we talking beauty AI, we also dive into what it really looks like to reinvent your career in an emerging space after years of success on the corporate side of beauty. You’ll hear about: ​What the future of the beauty industry actually looks like as AI continues to evolve​How AI is influencing the beauty industry right now​What it takes to confidently pivot from corporate success into entrepreneurship​How failure can become one of your most powerful tools for growth and innovationThis conversation is honest, forward-thinking, and a must-listen for anyone curious about what’s next for beauty and how to evolve with it. If this episode resonates, share it with someone in beauty who needs to hear this conversation, and don’t forget to rate and review the podcast - this helps more women find these stories to fuel our confidence & keep our success growing. LINKS: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-michelle-laughlin/⁠⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.sosloane.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/so___sloane?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@so_sloane?_r=1&_t=ZP-93XZaCMAeEA⁠ Substack: ⁠https://sosloane.substack.com/⁠ Podcast: ⁠https://www.sosloane.com/so-sloane-podcast