Lead Through It with Kim and Jada

If you're leading a team or an organization through something hard right now, you're in the right place. Jada Willis and Kim Andrews are the co-hosts of Lead Through It . They’re here because leadership gets lonely, and they want to make it less so. Every week, they bring you stories about how other leaders are doing it, practical tips and tools you can use right away, and their signature wit and charm. In an alternate universe, Jada and Kim are competitors. But they decided collaborating would be much more fun. Kim spent 15 years inside schools and nonprofits and now helps leaders build strong teams, make tough decisions, and get stuff done without burning out. Jada built a seven-figure HR firm from nothing, sold it, and now helps leaders turn chaos into clarity, fueled by a lot of faith and grit. They’ve had different paths but share the values that matter most. <b

Lead Through It with Kim and Jada is a business podcast hosted by Kim Andrews & Jada Willis, with 52 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Kim Andrews & Jada Willis hosts Lead Through It with Kim and Jada, a business show with 52 episodes published.

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  Episode #50

  Ep. 50 - Lead Through It: 50 Moments and Lessons

  Sep 23, 202621 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail Fifty episodes. One full year. Countless honest conversations about what it really takes to lead through hard things. In this milestone episode, Jada Willis and Kim Andrews celebrate how far Lead Through It has come by revisiting five powerful moments that have stayed with them long after the conversations ended. Along the way, Jada and Kim share personal takeaways, listener feedback, plenty of laughter, and the leadership lessons they continue to carry into their own work. These moments remind us that meaningful leadership is often found in the pause, the way we make people feel seen, the courage to move thoughtfully through uncertainty, and the willingness to show up as our full selves. Whether you have been listening since the beginning or are joining Lead Through It for the first time, this episode is a celebration of the people, stories, and lessons that made the first 50 episodes so meaningful. Here’s to 50 episodes and everything still to come! Support the show If today’s conversation resonated, connect with us and be part of the community of leaders who refuse to lead alone. JadaWillis.com | KimAndrewsCoaching.com | Hard Conversations AI Toolkit Jada@jwillisconsulting.com | Kim@kimandrewscoaching.com

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  Episode #49

  Ep. 49 - The Elephant in the Room

  Sep 16, 202618 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail Most problems do not disappear when we ignore them. They grow, become more complicated, and often affect more people than we realize. In this solo episode, Jada Willis challenges listeners to abandon the fantasy that a problem can be solved without being addressed. Whether it is an underperforming employee, a difficult conversation, constant organizational change, or a personal issue you have been avoiding, the first step toward progress is acknowledging what is really happening. Through real leadership examples and honest reflection, Jada explains how unresolved problems can affect performance, trust, morale, workplace culture, and even our own well being. She also shares three practical steps to help you move forward: name the exact problem, identify the steps or half measures you have already taken, and confront the hard truth that has made the issue so difficult to address. This episode is a reminder that honest conversations build trust and that doing the right thing often requires us to say the hard thing with care. You can do hard things, and addressing the problem today can prevent it from becoming an even bigger challenge tomorrow. Want more from Jada? Visit www.jadawillis.com Support the show If today’s conversation resonated, connect with us and be part of the community of leaders who refuse to lead alone. JadaWillis.com | KimAndrewsCoaching.com | Hard Conversations AI Toolkit Jada@jwillisconsulting.com | Kim@kimandrewscoaching.com

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  Episode #48

  Ep. 48 - The Weight of Over-Functioning (Part 3 of the Mini-Series)

  Sep 9, 202624 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail In the final installment of their three-part series on over-functioning, Jada Willis and Kim Andrews bring the process together by exploring how to turn priorities into a realistic and sustainable routine. After completing a brain dump, identifying the highest and best use of your time, auditing your schedule, and sorting responsibilities using the Four Ds, the next step is giving your priorities a place to live. Jada and Kim discuss how time blocking can reduce overthinking, create space for meaningful work, and help you treat commitments to yourself with the same importance as meetings with others. They also explore batching similar tasks, planning around your natural energy, reducing unnecessary meetings, and minimizing the mental cost of constantly switching between responsibilities. They share their own experiences with creating unrealistic schedules, adjusting their routines, and learning through trial and error. This episode is a reminder that managing overwhelm is not about creating a perfect calendar. It is about experimenting, reflecting, and building a system that supports your energy, responsibilities, and leadership. Start with next week, give your most important work a home on your calendar, and adjust as you learn what works best for you. Support the show If today’s conversation resonated, connect with us and be part of the community of leaders who refuse to lead alone. JadaWillis.com | KimAndrewsCoaching.com | Hard Conversations AI Toolkit Jada@jwillisconsulting.com | Kim@kimandrewscoaching.com

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  Episode #47

  Ep. 47 - The Weight of Over-Functioning (Part 2 of the Mini-Series)

  Sep 2, 202629 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or like you are responsible for far more than you can realistically manage? In this episode of Lead Through It, Jada Willis and Kim Andrews continue their conversation about over-functioning and share practical ways to regain control of your time and energy. Building on Part One in Episode 43, Jada and Kim walk through the next steps of the process: envisioning your ideal week, completing a time audit, planning for often-overlooked commitments like travel and thinking time, and comparing where your time currently goes with its highest and best use. They also introduce the “Four Ds” (do now, do later, delegate, or don’t do) to help you ruthlessly prioritize everything competing for your attention. Along the way, they explore why delegation can create guilt, how technology contributes to overwhelm, and why treating every task or email as equally important keeps leaders feeling stuck. This episode offers an approachable system for running your schedule instead of allowing your schedule to run you. You do not have to change everything overnight. You simply need to become more intentional about what deserves your time, what can wait, what someone else can own, and what you can finally release. Support the show If today’s conversation resonated, connect with us and be part of the community of leaders who refuse to lead alone. JadaWillis.com | KimAndrewsCoaching.com | Hard Conversations AI Toolkit Jada@jwillisconsulting.com | Kim@kimandrewscoaching.com

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  Episode #46

  Ep. 46 - If You Aren't Visible, You Aren't Serving with Roshanda Pratt

  Aug 26, 202633 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Lead Through It, Jada Willis and Kim Andrews sit down with visibility and communication strategist Roshanda Pratt for a conversation about finding your voice, owning your story, and giving yourself permission to be seen. Roshanda shares how spending 20 years behind the scenes in television news helped shape her understanding of storytelling, leadership, and visibility. Although she spent years helping other people become visible, she eventually realized that she had become the “best-kept secret.” As she reminds us, “The best-kept secret is the best-kept lie,” because anything hidden cannot be found. Together, they discuss what keeps talented leaders from showing up, why your experiences make your story valuable, and how the way people experience you can reveal your greatest strengths. This episode is a powerful reminder that your story matters, your presence has value, and your visibility is power. Connect with Roshanda E. Pratt on LinkedIn here or visit roshandapratt.com . Support the show If today’s conversation resonated, connect with us and be part of the community of leaders who refuse to lead alone. JadaWillis.com | KimAndrewsCoaching.com | Hard Conversations AI Toolkit Jada@jwillisconsulting.com | Kim@kimandrewscoaching.com

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