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Hosted by Leilani Brown · business · EN · 36 episodes
Sometimes a small decision leads to a giant step.Every guest stood at the edge of a decision and made the shift. Host Leilani M. Brown walks them back to the moment it started — often smaller than anyone would guess, rarely photographed, never easy — and forward to what stands there now.Conversations with executives, founders, and leaders on career strategy, reinvention, leadership, and career transition — for anyone rebuilding, climbing, or deciding.Their decision is behind them. Yours might be right in front of you. New episodes every other Wednesday. What became possible?
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Signup to Generate a PitchSometimes a small decision leads to a giant step. Every guest stood at the edge of a decision and made the shift. Host Leilani M. Brown walks them back to the moment it started, often smaller than anyone would guess, rarely photographed, never easy, and forward to what stands there now.
Giant Steps with Leilani Brown is hosted by Leilani Brown. The show has published 36 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "After 20 Years at Hallmark, She Bet on Herself, Kim Alexis Newton" (23 September 2026, 46 minutes), "Betting on Myself at 50: The Rest That Turned Into a Reset | Leilani Brown" (9 September 2026, 47 minutes), and "SEASON 3 BONUS EPISODE - How to Make Any Application Stand Out, The MATCH ME Formula with Dr Vicki Johnson" (15 April 2026, 37 minutes).
Giant Steps with Leilani Brown publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 36 episodes.
Booking probability for Giant Steps with Leilani Brown is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Giant Steps with Leilani Brown requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Giant Steps with Leilani Brown's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Giant Steps with Leilani Brown are Business & Management Consulting and Business & Professional Training. Giant Steps with Leilani Brown has a business audience.
Leilani Brown hosts Giant Steps with Leilani Brown, a business show with 36 episodes published.
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Giant Steps with Leilani Brown
I've known Kim Alexis Newton for years. I pulled her aside once, a while back, and asked her what she was doing next. She told me she was building a portfolio career. I didn't fully understand what that meant then. I do...
Episode #1
In this milestone episode, the host becomes the guest. To mark five years of Giant Steps, Leilani Brown hands the mic to Sarah Macdonald — her friend and coach of more than 35 years — for an honest look back at the...
Episode #11
<p>If you've ever been told your goals are too high, your credentials aren't strong enough, or you should have a backup plan — this episode is your answer.</p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Vicki Johnson, founder of ProFellow and...
Episode #10
<p>In the Season 3 finale of Giant Steps with Leilani Brown, host Leilani Brown looks back at a season intentionally built to meet the moment of mass layoffs, AI disruption, and career uncertainty...
Episode #9
<p>What if the most powerful leadership development program in America isn’t at Harvard or McKinsey — but has been operating in Black churches for centuries?</p><p>L. Michelle Smith — award-winning author, Fortune 100...
Episode #10
<p>Episode Title: If People Weren’t Paid, Would They Follow You? (A Leadership Wake-Up Call)</p><p>What actually motivates people to follow a leader — beyond a paycheck?What happens when belief, trust, and clarity...
Episode #9
<p>What does leadership demand in moments of national reflection? How should service, responsibility, and moral courage guide those preparing to lead? And what does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy ask of us...
Episode #7
<p>What career advice is actually worth listening to — and what should you ignore?</p><p>In this episode of Giant Steps with Leilani Brown, we switch things up and kick off the conversation with a rapid-fire career...
Episode #6
<p>When trust breaks down at work, how do teams communicate when communication no longer feels safe? How do leaders rebuild confidence, clarity, and connection in a constantly shifting workplace?</p><p>In this episode...
Episode #5
<p>When everything you’ve built—your career, your business, your personal life—suddenly falls apart, how do you begin again?</p><p>In this episode of Giant Steps with Leilani Brown, Leilani sits down with Sabena Miller...
Episode #5
<p>Facing job loss is stressful — emotionally, professionally, and financially. In this episode, Leilani Brown talks with Mike Daniels, CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®, about how to approach career transitions with clarity and...
Giant Steps with Leilani Brown
<p>When everything you’ve built suddenly feels uncertain — how do you begin again?</p><p>In this episode of Giant Steps with Leilani Brown, Leilani sits down with Rachel Tully, founder of Still Human and former leader...
Giant Steps with Leilani Brown
<p>How to Get Past the Shame of Losing Your Job — with Harvard Psychiatrist Dr. Helen Riess</p><p><br /></p><p>That sneaky feeling after a job loss? It’s not failure — it’s shame.</p><p>It shows up after the layoff, the...
Episode #1
<p>Welcome to Giant Steps with Leilani Brown!</p><p><br></p><p>Season 3 kicks off with something big—a new name and an expanded vision. What started as Your First Job was built to guide early-career professionals. But...
Giant Steps with Leilani Brown
<p>Season Trailer - Giant Steps with Leilani Brown </p><p><br></p><p>ABOUT THE SHOW</p><p>Giant Steps with Leilani Brown (formerly Your First Job, the podcast)</p><p>Imagine what you could accomplish if you just take...
Episode #10
<p>Brenda Mallory, a former chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, joins Your First Job LIVE to discuss her journey from aspiring child psychologist to environmental lawyer. She highlighted her early...
Episode #9
<p>Leilani Brown and Maxwell Heller discuss the intricacies of his dual career as a master fundraiser and drag performer. Maxwell, also known as Miz Cracker, shares his journey from reluctantly trying drag for the first...
Episode #8
<p>Jesse Beckom III joins YFJ host Leilani Brown to discuss his diverse career journey, from urban planning to competitive bobsledding and tech roles at eBay, Teespring, and Atlassian. He emphasizes the importance of...
Episode #7
<p>Graduates, this one’s for you! In this special crossover episode, YFJ host Leilani Brown joins Sonia Marta of The Smarta Podcast to share essential advice for anyone taking their first career steps. Leilani...
Episode #6
<p>Leilani Brown interviews Eric Ryan, a serial entrepreneur known for brands like Method and Welly. Ryan discusses his early entrepreneurial aspirations, influenced by his family's automotive business. He emphasizes...
Recent guests on Giant Steps with Leilani Brown. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
founder, Profellow.com
executive coach and three-time best-selling author, No Silos Communications
bestselling author of "The Memo" and "Talk To Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace"
Allstate agency owner, Office of Education for the Lasallian District of San Francisco-New Orleans
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