#126: Real Talk with Dalisia Coppersmith - Host of the Frontline Women Podcast

Have you ever spoken up knowing you were right and still not been heard?In this powerful and deeply reflective episode of Real Talk with Grace Redman, I sit down with Dalisia Coppersmith, executive coach, leadership strategist, ultramarathon runner, author of Strong Women Rising, and host of the Frontline Women Podcast.Dalisia brings a lifetime of leadership experience shaped by service, endurance, and hard-earned wisdom. From her time in the military to running 135-mile ultramarathons, she shares how true leadership is forged not in comfort, but in courage.From the Cliff to ClarityDalisia recounts a defining moment from her time in the 82nd Airborne Division, a leadership decision where her voice was dismissed, leading to real consequences. That moment became the foundation of her life’s work: helping leaders, especially women, trust their voice, and lead with conviction even when faced with resistance.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:🔹 The true cost of not being heard and why leaders must keep speaking up🔹 Why leadership is not about fixing everything, but knowing your lane🔹 How ego, social dynamics, and fear block good decision-making🔹 The connection between ultrarunning, leadership, and resilience🔹 Why hustle without boundaries leads to burnout🔹 The power of intentional work, clear strategy, and lead measures🔹 How to surf the “wave tops” of life instead of drowning beneath them🔹 Why women must arrive at leadership energized, not depletedThis conversation is honest, grounding, and deeply empowering. It’s a reminder that leadership isn’t about perfection; it’s about presence, clarity, and courage.Thank you for being on this journey with us!GraceConnect with Dalisia CoppersmithWebsite https://dalisiacoppersmith.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dalisia.coppersmith/?hl=enLinkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalisiacoppersmith/Follow GraceSubscribe to the Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realtalkwithgraceredmanWebsite: https://www.daretoachieve.com