Tearin’ Up My Heart: Emotional Leadership Lessons

No Scrubs, No Excuses (Accountability Value with Dr. Ashley Lang)

This week on Tearin’ Up My Heart, we’re diving into the value of accountability with leadership coach, educator, and roller derby powerhouse Dr. Ashley Lang. As the founder of Goal Digger, Ashley helps individuals and organizations grow by first owning who they are and then taking radical, values-driven action.
We talk about what accountability really means (hint: it’s not just checking boxes or assigning blame), how to create cultures of growth, and why owning your mess-ups is one of the most powerful leadership moves you can make.
If you’re tired of excuses, finger-pointing, or stagnant teams, this episode is your blueprint for personal and professional integrity.
What You’ll Learn:
Why accountability builds trust faster than perfection
How to model growth-minded leadership
Ways to balance responsibility with compassion
Real-world examples of failure turned into fuel
How to coach others into greater ownership and action
Dr. Ashley Lang is the Founder and Influencer of Strategic Growth at Goal Digger, where she equips people and teams to lead with clarity, confidence, and courage. A Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and MBTI Certified Practitioner, Ashley holds an Ed.D. in Interdisciplinary Leadership and teaches in graduate leadership and MBA programs. Outside of work, she’s an active board member, mentor, and skater with the Push-Up Brawlers roller derby team.
Connect with Ashley: 📍 LinkedIn: Your Goal Digger 📧 Email: ashley.lang@yourgoaldigger.com 🌐 Website: www.yourgoaldigger.com 📱 Instagram: @your_goaldigger ▶️ Podcast Appearance: Spotify Episode

Quit Playing Games with My (Boundaries) (with Hannah Sol Marie)

This week on Tearin’ Up My Heart, we’re talking about the value of boundaries not as rigid rules, but as powerful declarations of self-worth. And there’s no better guest to guide us than Hannah Sol Marie: connection coach, creator, and host of The Brave Btches Podcast*.
From virtual circles to mountain retreats in Peru, Hannah helps women embrace vulnerability, connection, and radical honesty. In this episode, we explore how boundaries are essential to authentic relationships, creativity, leadership, and joy. She shares powerful stories and tools to help you stop shrinking, start speaking, and lead with self-trust.
If you’ve ever been called “too much” or felt guilty for saying no this episode is your invitation to quit playing games with your own heart.
What You’ll Learn:
Why boundaries are acts of self-respect, not rejection
How to build connection without losing yourself
Ways to set limits with love and clarity
How to unlearn people-pleasing in your leadership journey
Tips for holding emotional and energetic boundaries in work and life
Guest Bio: Hannah Sol Marie is the founder of The Brave Btches Club* and host of The Brave Btches Podcast*. She’s a connection coach, storyteller, and creator of The Bestie Project, an 8-week group program helping women build deep friendships rooted in authenticity. Whether she’s leading coaching circles, curating soulful content, or dancing barefoot in the Andes, Hannah is all about helping women reclaim their power through presence, boundaries, and real talk.
Connect with Hannah: 📍 Instagram: @hannahsolmarie + @bravebtches 🌐 Website: hannahsolmarie.com ▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/@hannahsolmarie
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Host: Jenna Heath | Instagram & Twitter: @jheathmoreno | LinkedIn

Just a Girl (with Cynthia Hara)

This episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart is a fiery, honest look at what it means to embrace your feminine power while defying the traditional roles that try to box us in. Our guest, Cynthia Hara, is a tech leader, nonprofit founder, mentor, and connector who brings passion, energy, and emotional intelligence to every room she walks into.
From boardrooms to mentoring circles, Cynthia breaks down how she’s navigated being “the only woman in the room” without compromising her confidence—or her kindness. She shares practical tools for reading the room, building alliances, and showing up fully as a woman in leadership. Plus, we unpack how to uplift other women along the way, instead of competing for the same space.
This one’s for every woman who's ever been underestimated—and chose to rise anyway.
What You’ll Learn:
How to lead with feminine power in male-dominated industries
The difference between people-pleasing and relationship-building
What it takes to create inclusive women-led networks
Tools for navigating gender bias without losing your fire
Why mentorship and community are key to collective growth
Cynthia Hara is a high-energy, people-first leader in the tech industry and a passionate advocate for women in leadership. As a Client Director, she connects clients and partners with strategic IT solutions, while also leading the Thrive Network for Women—an organization empowering women in business, tech, and leadership roles across Nevada. Cynthia is all about real talk, real relationships, and real change.
Connect with Cynthia: 📍 LinkedIn: Cynthia Hara 📧 Email: cynhara83@gmail.com 📱 Instagram: @thriveforwomen
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Host: Jenna Heath | Instagram & Twitter: @jheathmoreno | LinkedIn | www.jennaheath.com 

Livin’ La Vida Loyalty (with Shanice Webb)

This episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart is all about the value of loyalty, but not the outdated version that asks you to stay quiet, small, or stuck. We’re talking about loyalty with integrity, growth, and heart.
Our guest, Shanice Webb, is a creator, facilitator, and innovation strategist who helps people and organizations reimagine what’s possible through human-centered design. She brings big energy and bold insights into how loyalty shows up in our work, our leadership, and our lives.
Together, we explore how to stay loyal to your purpose, your people, and your personal truth, even when things change. Shanice challenges the idea that loyalty means staying the same, and instead invites us to see loyalty as an evolving commitment to what matters most.
What You’ll Learn:
How loyalty can evolve as you grow
Why loyalty isn’t about blind allegiance
Ways to lead with loyalty and boundaries
How to navigate change without losing trust
Tips for keeping values and innovation aligned
Shanice Webb is a creator, strategist, and human-centered design expert who helps individuals and organizations innovate, grow, and thrive. Her mission is to support humans in reimagining what’s possible in their work—and taking bold, purposeful action to bring it to life. With a background in facilitation, innovation, and authenticity-driven leadership, Shanice blends creativity with clarity to unlock change.
Connect with Shanice: 📍 LinkedIn: Shanice Webb 📧 Email: shanicecwebb@gmail.com
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You Gotta Fight for Your Right… to Keep Going (with Dr. Briana Whiteside)

In this episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart, we explore the value of determination with Dr. Briana Whiteside, a former college professor turned public intellectual, strategy coach, and speaker. With a Ph.D. in English and a background in African American literature, speculative fiction, and cultural critique, Briana now blends academic brilliance with transformative strategy.
She opens up about her courageous decision to leave academia, the quiet strength it takes to keep going, and how faith, grief, and legacy fuel her leadership. Briana’s story is a testament to the kind of determination that isn’t flashy—but ferocious.
Whether you’re reinventing your career, navigating a personal shift, or questioning if you’ve got anything left in the tank, this episode reminds you that you do. And that the fight is worth it.
What You’ll Learn:
How to redefine determination beyond hustle
What it takes to leave behind a path that no longer serves you
The role of spirituality and strategy in leadership
How to use storytelling as a tool for perseverance
Why quitting something doesn’t mean quitting on yourself
Guest Bio:Dr. Briana Whiteside is a former college professor turned entrepreneur, strategy coach, and speaker. She holds a Ph.D. in English with a focus on African American literature and has published widely in both academic and mainstream platforms. Her work explores speculative fiction, spirituality, cultural identity, and AI. Through her company, The Book of Briana, she equips others with tools to live, lead, and think strategically in an ever-changing world.
Follow Briana: 📍 IG: @thebookofbriana 🌐 Website: www.brianawhiteside.com
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Host: Jenna Heath | Instagram & Twitter: @jheathmoreno | LinkedIn | www.jennaheath.com 

Oops!...I Shifted Again (adaptability value) with Nicole Lopez-Bettendorf

In this episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart, we sit down with Nicole Lopez-Bettendorf, a Special Education Teacher and educational equity advocate, to explore the leadership value of adaptability.
With over a decade of experience in the classroom, and in roles that stretch far beyond it, Nicole shares how flexibility, humor, and honesty have become her core leadership tools. From individualized education plans (IEPs) to union boardrooms, she opens up about what it means to shift again and again and again… and still show up with heart.
We talk about what it’s like to advocate for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ educators in Nebraska, how to lead in ever-changing systems, and why being able to laugh (and breathe) through the chaos is sometimes the best leadership move of all.
Whether you’re a fellow educator or simply navigating a leadership role in a world that just won’t sit still, this conversation is a reminder that adaptability is not just a skill, it’s a mindset.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
How to lead with flexibility in high-stakes environments
Why adaptability is essential in equity and advocacy work
Tools for managing constant change without burnout
The role of humor and honesty in building trust
How to model emotional adaptability for students
Nicole Lopez-Bettendorf (she/her)
Special Education Teacher | Equity Advocate | Education Leader 📍 Lincoln, Nebraska 📱 Instagram: @baby_brown 📘 Facebook: Nicole Lopez-Bettendorf 📧 Email: bnl1220@gmail.com
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Host: Jenna Heath | Instagram & Twitter: @jheathmoreno | LinkedIn | www.jennaheath.com 

…and I will always love you (Empathy Value) with Phil Neil

On this episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart, we’re digging into the value of empathy with serial entrepreneur and strategic growth advisor Phil Neil. With a background scaling companies to $80M+ exits and a reputation for seeing the human behind the hustle, Phil offers a fresh perspective on what it means to lead with heart in high-impact spaces.
Phil describes empathy as the “superpower” behind his success as a connector and strategist. In this conversation, we explore how empathy can shape everything from one-on-one partnerships to multimillion-dollar decisions. He shares real stories from deep-tech to M&A, and explains how staying emotionally attuned helps unlock sustainable, values-driven growth.
Whether you're a founder, executive, or emerging leader, this episode invites you to rethink empathy not as a soft skill, but as a strategic edge in leadership.
What You’ll Learn:
How empathy drives connection and trust in high-stakes environments
Why emotional intelligence matters just as much as innovation
Tools for staying connected in results-driven industries
How to balance strategic growth with human impact
The role of empathy in reinvention and resilience
Guest: Phil NeilFounder | Strategic Growth Advisor | InvestorLinkedIn: Phil NeilEmail: info@philneil.comListen to Phil’s recent podcast: Scaling to $80M and Beyond
Listen If You’re Into:
Leading with emotional intelligence
Entrepreneurship with purpose and heart
Strategic advising rooted in trust
Resilience and reinvention in business
The real human side of high achievement
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Host: Jenna Heath | Instagram & Twitter: @jheathmoreno | LinkedIn | www.jennaheath.com  

MmmmBop and Mindfulness (with Marci Grossman)

In this centering episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart, we’re joined by CPA and financial literacy educator Marci Grossman to talk about the leadership value of presence. With over three decades of experience across accounting, nonprofit, and education spaces, Marci brings both technical expertise and heartfelt wisdom to every money conversation.
Marci shares why presence is essential in creating financial safety and breaking down the taboo around money talk. We explore how mindfulness can ground you in high-stress moments, how to lead with intention, and why presence isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about showing up fully and compassionately.
Whether you’re navigating financial decisions, leading a team, or simply trying to be more intentional in daily life, this episode will remind you how powerful it is to pause, breathe, and be present.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
How presence can transform money conversations
Why mindfulness matters in leadership and service
Simple ways to bring more intention into your day
How to navigate shame, fear, and scarcity with compassion
The connection between presence, communication, and trust
👤 Guest: Marci Grossman
CPA | Financial Literacy Educator | Podcast Host 💻 Website: www.moneymarci.com 🎧 Podcast: Marci Talks Money (and Life) 📧 Email: marci@moneymarci.com 🔗 Connect: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook
🎙️ Listen If You’re Into:
Mindful leadership
Financial empowerment
Women in business
Mental health and money
Creating safety in communication
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Say My Name, Say My Purpose! (with Jess Diamond)

In this powerful episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart, we’re joined by Jess Diamond, aka The Adulting Coach, to explore the leadership value of purpose. As a Certified Life + Nutrition Coach and host of the How To Twenty-Something podcast, Jess helps young adults own their identities and navigate their “what am I doing with my life?” moments with confidence and clarity.
We talk about how purpose isn’t just a career or calling, it’s a throughline for how we make decisions, build boundaries, and show up with intention in everyday life and our leadership journey. Jess shares her personal pivot from interior designer to full-time coach and entrepreneur, and the messy moments in between that required real honesty and courage.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in a job, a routine, or an identity that didn’t reflect your why, this episode is the perfect permission slip to start saying your purpose out loud, and owning it.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
How to define purpose on your terms (not society’s)
Why naming your purpose out loud is so powerful
Tools to reconnect with your “why” when you feel lost
The difference between passion and purpose
How to lead your life and work from a centered place
Guest: Jess Diamond
Certified Life + Nutrition Coach | Personal Trainer
Founder of Jess Diamond Coaching
Host of How To Twenty-Something Podcast
Instagram: @coach.jessdiamond
Based in Charlotte, NC | Virtual Coaching & PT
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Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls, Chase Integrity with Voice Actor Aleesha Bake

In this episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart, we’re diving deep into the value of integrity in leadership with voice actor, mom, and community builder Aleesha Bake. From voicing brands like Amazon and Honda to leading a thriving community of voice actors, Aleesha knows a thing or two about showing up with consistency, honesty, and heart, even when no one’s watching.
Aleesha shares how she defines integrity as “doing the right thing just for the sake of doing the right thing,” and explores how we each get to define what’s right for us. We talk about everything from behind-the-scenes industry choices to the powerful leadership lessons that come from motherhood, faith, and using your voice, literally and figuratively.
Whether you're a creative entrepreneur, a team leader, or just trying to stay grounded in a chaotic world, this episode will help you reflect on how living with integrity can guide your decisions, relationships, and leadership journey.
What You’ll Learn:
Why integrity is a daily choice, not a one-time win
How to define what “doing the right thing” means for you
The intersection of personal values and professional branding
How Aleesha balances ambition with authenticity
Tips for staying aligned when no one’s watching
Guest: Aleesha Bake
Professional Voice Actor with clients including Amazon, Samsung, Top Golf & more
Community leader in the voice acting space
Former PTA President and faith-based leader
Website: www.aleeshabakevoiceovers.com
Instagram/TikTok: @aleeshabake in all the places!
Listen If You’re Into:
Emotional leadership
Values-based decision making
Women in entrepreneurship
Creative careers with heart
Using your voice (literally & metaphorically)
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