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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 22 MIN

Stop Overperforming: Madam Speaker on Leadership, Peace & Knowing When to Pause | Coffee with E

from Coffee With E · host Erica Rawls

This episode of Coffee with E is one for every ambitious woman who feels the pressure to overperform, prove herself, and never slow down.I sit down with Madam Speaker Joanna McClinton, a true history-maker, the first woman and first Black woman to serve as Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, for a powerful, grounded conversation about leadership, faith, peace, and knowing when to pause.We talk about:Why women feel the need to overwork to prove their worthLearning to step away without guilt and without apologyHow faith, peace, and self-awareness guide real leadershipThe danger of choosing performance over purposeRecognizing when you’re in alignment vs. obligationStepping into opportunities you never planned forWhy rest, breaks, and boundaries are not weaknessesMadam Speaker shares honest lessons from her journey, from working quietly behind the scenes to leading one of the most powerful legislative bodies in the state and why no title is worth sacrificing your wellbeing.If you’re a woman in leadership, public service, business, or simply trying to build something meaningful without burning yourself out, this conversation will speak directly to you.☕ Reminder:You don’t need to prove anything.You’re already there.Subscribe, share this with someone who needs permission to pause, and join a growing community committed to leadership with purpose, peace, and longevity.Send us Fan MailFollow Us for More Inspiration:📸 Instagram: @erica.rawls🎥 YouTube: Erica Rawls📧 For inquiries and collaborations: [email protected]✨ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with our latest episodes! 

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This episode of Coffee with E is one for every ambitious woman who feels the pressure to overperform, prove herself, and never slow down. I sit down with Madam Speaker Joanna McClinton, a true history-maker, the first woman and first Black woman to serve as Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, for a powerful, grounded conversation about leadership, faith, peace, and knowing when to pause. We talk about: Why women feel the need to overwork to prove their worthLearning to step ...

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