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The Way She Leads

Hosted by Megan Akatu · business · EN

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About this Podcast:

The Way She Leads is a podcast for high-achieving women who have done all the “right” things, achieved traditional success, and are ready for a deeper, more aligned way of leading that is filled with clarity, resonance and ease. Join us for genuine conversations with real leaders and experts, exploring feminine leadership and what becomes possible when we reclaim our gifts, intuition, and joy, and lead from wholeness instead of exhaustion. Welcome in!

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30%

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Selective

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Questions about The Way She Leads

What is The Way She Leads about?

The Way She Leads is a podcast for high-achieving women who have done all the “right” things, achieved traditional success, and are ready for a deeper, more aligned way of leading that is filled with clarity, resonance and ease.

Who hosts The Way She Leads?

The Way She Leads is hosted by Megan Akatu. The show has published 21 episodes to date.

What has The Way She Leads covered recently?

Recent episodes include "20. How to Stop Proving Yourself and Finally Get Your Ideas Heard" (28 October 2026, 45 minutes), "19. Cycle Syncing for Women Leaders: How to Stop Fighting Your Own Body" (12 October 2026, 50 minutes), and "18. How to Sleep Better in Menopause Without Fighting Your Body" (1 October 2026, 29 minutes).

How often does The Way She Leads publish?

The Way She Leads publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 21 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Way She Leads?

Booking probability for The Way She Leads is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Way She Leads requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Way She Leads's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Way She Leads?

The strongest fits for The Way She Leads are Business & Management Consulting. The Way She Leads has a business audience.

About the host

Megan Akatu hosts The Way She Leads, a business podcast with 21 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #20

    20. How to Stop Proving Yourself and Finally Get Your Ideas Heard

    Oct 28, 202645 minS1

    You have the degrees, the data, and the right answer. You’ve explained it three times. But the reason your idea isn’t landing has nothing to do with how smart you are. In this guest episode of The Way She Leads , Megan...

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    19. Cycle Syncing for Women Leaders: How to Stop Fighting Your Own Body

    Oct 12, 202650 min

    You've blamed the exhaustion on your calendar, your kids, and your lack of discipline. But the reason you may feel exhausted may be because you're running a 28-day body on a 24-hour schedule. In this episode of The Way...

  • Episode #18

    18. How to Sleep Better in Menopause Without Fighting Your Body

    Oct 1, 202629 minS1

    You're not a bad sleeper. You've been told an incomplete story about what's happening at 3 AM. In this guest episode of The Way She Leads , Megan sits down with wellness coach and sleep expert, Cynthia Conigliaro...

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    17. How to Stop Dreading Every Meeting on Your Calendar

    Sep 15, 20261h 4m

    You've tried the time blocking, the shorter meetings and taking digital notes. But the hours disappearing from your week were never on your to-do list, they're going somewhere else entirely. In this guest episode of The...

  • Episode #16

    16. You're Not Boring, You're Hiding: What You Clothes Say About Your Power

    Aug 26, 202626 minS1

    Your closet is full of black, gray, and navy and you've told yourself that's professional. It isn't. It's camouflage, and the room can feel it before anyone can name it. This week on The Way She Leads , Megan sits down...

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  • Episode #15

    15. What Gen Z Is Really Asking For

    Jul 31, 202632 minS1

    You have heard the narrative, Young employees don't want to work, they can't take feedback, they're always on their phones.” But the reason your early-career team isn't showing up the way you want has almost nothing to...

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    14. The Unwritten Rules That Affect your Career Trajectory When Your Not a Member of the Majority

    Jul 15, 202634 min

    There's a reason you've stopped trusting your gut, and it's not a confidence problem. When you spend years leading like someone you're not, the instincts you built your career on go quiet. This week on The Way She Leads...

  • Episode #13

    13. If You Can't Sit Still to Meditate, Your Brain Isn't Broken

    Jun 24, 202638 minS1

    You've optimized your calendar, your morning routine, your systems, all in service of pushing harder. But the reason you're always running on empty isn't your time management. It's that you've been working against your...

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    12. Satiated, Not Hungry: The Leadership Mindset to find Balance in the Fortune 500 and Motherhood

    Jun 17, 202649 min

    WHAT IF THE SYSTEM WAS NEVER DESIGNED FOR YOU…AND THE REAL POWER COMES FROM KNOWING THAT? You've played by the rules. You've outperformed, out-hustled, and out-managed. And still, somewhere between the morning spin bike...

  • Episode #11

    11. She Was Called "Too Intense." Here's How She Became the Most Influential Person in the Room

    Jun 10, 202630 minS1

    In this episode of The Way She Leads , Megan sits down with Laura Ravo, executive career and performance coach, COO of Shine Strategy, and 30-year retail veteran, for a conversation about the kind of influence that...

  • Episode #10

    10. When You're Right and It's Ruining You: How to Lead Through Decisions You Didn't Make

    Jun 3, 202638 minS1

    WHAT IF THE RESENTMENT YOU'RE CARRYING AT WORK IS THE VERY THING BLOCKING YOUR NEXT LEVEL? In this episode of The Way She Leads , Megan sits down with Casey Carrion, fractional Head of People & Culture and senior leader...

  • Episode #9

    9. How Self-Care and Vulnerability Reveal Your Most Authentic Self

    May 27, 202622 minS1

    This week on The Way She Leads , Megan sits down with Molly Di Carlo, a longtime colleague, marketing and communications leader, and one of the most genuinely joyful, high-output professionals Megan has ever worked...

  • Episode #8

    8. Human Design Explained: Why You Feel Drained, Overworked, and Misunderstood

    May 20, 202658 minS1

    DESCRIPTION In this episode of The Way She Leads , Megan sits down with Human Design coach, Veronica Mezzetti Draia, to unpack why so many high-achieving women feel burned out, overstretched, and disconnected from...

  • Episode #7

    7. The CEO Skills No One Taught Us: Building Trust and Healthy Conflict

    May 13, 202640 minS1

    Description On this episode of The Way She Leads , Megan sits down with executive coach and former professional opera singer, Elena Armijo, for a deeply human conversation about leadership, honesty, and the future of...

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    6. The New Leadership Skill: Self-Regulation in Uncertain Times

    May 6, 202617 min

    Description In this first solo episode of The Way She Leads , Megan Akatu explores the growing sense of uncertainty many high-achieving professionals are feeling at work. From annual reviews to difficult meetings...

  • Episode #5

    5. The Real Reason You Feel Resentful in Your Relationship

    Apr 29, 202633 minS1

    What if the same drive that made you successful… is quietly working against you in love? In this episode, I sit down with Francesca Zoia, relationship coach and someone who deeply understands the inner world of...

  • Episode #4

    4. What Gen Z Is Teaching Us About Leadership (That We Didn’t Learn)

    Apr 22, 202640 minS1

    Megan sits down with Veronica Bellamy Leak, Director of Human Resources with over 20 years of experience to explore how leadership has evolved and what it truly means to lead humans, not just manage performance...

  • Episode #3

    3. Choices vs. Decisions: Why Smart Women Get Stuck and How to Move Forward

    Apr 15, 202636 minS1

    What if the reason you feel stuck… isn’t because you don’t know what to do? In this conversation, Megan sits down with executive coach and former Amazon leader Sarah Castle to unpack a subtle but powerful distinction...

  • Episode #2

    2. Boundaries Won’t Save You… Until You Do This First

    Apr 8, 202619 minS1

    If you’ve ever been told to “just set better boundaries”…and then you totally chicken out, this episode is for you. I’m joined by a boundary coach Janis Hillard , founder of Good Courage, and someone who brings both...

  • Episode #1

    1. The Permission Slip High Achievers Never Give Themselves

    Apr 2, 202659 minS1

    Megan sits down with her business bestie, Laura Saldivar Luna, for a conversation that is equal parts soul and strategy. In this episode, Laura opens up about her own winding journey: becoming the first in her family to...

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Julie Grimm

Spiritual Guide, Joyful Color Analysis and Spiritual Studies Institute

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Amy Mosher Berry

Visions Internships

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Laura Ravo

Shine Strategy

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Casey Carrion

Lightyear Leadership

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