Owning Your Voice in Midlife with Kristi Straw, MBA

The “Summer of More” rolls into fall as Tinsley sits down with unicorn leader Kristi Straw, MBA, Founder of Lighthouse Leadership Consultants, for a candid, high-energy conversation about claiming your voice, rewriting your story, and betting on yourself—especially in midlife. From her viral “purple swimsuit” post to doubling her business in a few months, Kristi shares how radical honesty, aligned boundaries, and a defined point of view can ignite momentum you can actually feel.Why people buy based on what they no longer want to feel—and how to use that insight with integrityThe Authentic Authority Archetypes (hello, Catalysts) and why saying no is a growth strategy, not a personality flawThe “super signature” play: a simple, smart branding move that compounds visibilityStory as strategy: telling the truth without becoming “the bitter voice”—and how to build your square squad for reflection and reality checksMidlife reinvention without apology: leaving the rooms that dim you, and creating rooms where you shineFrom perfection paralysis to public iteration: why betting on yourself beats sitting in fearKristi Straw, MBA, is the founder of Lighthouse Leadership Consultants, an executive coach and advisor known for helping high-EQ leaders reclaim voice, presence, and authority—on their terms.Authentic Authority Archetype Quiz (find it on Kristi’s website)Pinnacle Dinners: curated, phone-free, salon-style experiences for high-EQ leaders“Super signature” — a simple, repeatable email/footer framework that connects your ecosystem of offersGuest: Kristi Straw, MBA — Lighthouse Leadership ConsultantsHost: Tinsley English — The 24-Carat Leader, Grit, Growth & GumptionIf this episode speaks to you, share it with three women—and ask them to do the same. Our mission is to reach 1 million women with unshakable confidence. Let’s go!Learn more about Kristi here: https://lighthouseleadershipconsultants.com/