Unfiltered Leadership with Lindsay Yellin

In this episode of Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay sits down with Amy Cheronis, advertising and PR leader and co-founder of The Scratch Collective, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, mentorship, and building a meaningful career over time.Amy was also Lindsay’s very first executive coaching client, making this conversation a full-circle moment grounded in trust, growth, and shared history.Together, they explore what it means to lead in today’s advertising and communications industry, not just through performance, but through how you show up for others.Amy shares how she actively creates access for emerging talent, what makes someone stand out early in their career, and why tenacity, clarity, and thoughtful communication matter more than ever.They also go beyond early careers, diving into:how to build a career that evolves with youthe importance of storytelling in shaping your pathwhy leadership is about investing in othersand how to navigate uncertainty, change, and growth over timeThis episode is both practical and deeply human, offering insights for anyone at any stage of their career, whether you’re just starting out, leading teams, or rethinking what’s next.About your host: Lindsay YellinLindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others.✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call ✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowth About Amy CheronisAmy is a global communications and stakeholder engagement pro who co-founded The Scratch Collective after working and leading at top agencies Leo Burnett, DDB and MSL. For the past five years, she has delivered business-building PR, executive visibility, social media, influencer marketing and corporate communications for both iconic and niche brands at Scratch. Her sweet spot is personal brand work for the C-suite, coaching and advising leaders from Kimberly-Clark, Nature’s Fynd, Shiru, Ulta Beauty and Wow Bao. Amy lives in Chicago with her husband, three teenagers and in close proximity to other favorite things - Lake Michigan, tennis and golf.Connect with Amy on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amycheronis/Learn more about The Scratch Collective www.thescratchcollective.comEpisode Highlights Lindsay and Amy’s full-circle journey from coaching client to podcast guestWhat leadership looks like in practice through mentorship and accessHow Amy supports emerging advertising and PR professionalsWhat actually makes someone stand out early in their careerThe importance of tenacity, consistency, and polishWhy networking is about clarity and intentionalityHow to make thoughtful, direct asks that build real relationshipsThe role of storytelling in shaping your career pathWhy you don’t have to start exactly where you want toHow every role builds skills, perspective, and future opportunityNavigating change, growth, and evolving identity in your career

In this episode of Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay sits down with Matt Allyn to explore the patterns, beliefs, and internal narratives that keep us stuck and why fun, curiosity, and play might be the missing ingredients in creating real change.Matt brings a unique perspective shaped by his unconventional path. From biking across the United States to working as a Crossfit photographer, his career has been rooted in exploration, discipline, and pushing physical and mental limits. Those experiences deeply inform how he thinks about growth, resilience, and behavior change.Together, Lindsay and Matt unpack why awareness alone isn’t enough to create transformation, how we get trapped in rigid patterns, and how introducing lightness and experimentation can help us shift more effectively.This conversation is both practical and refreshing, offering a new way to think about personal growth that feels less heavy and more human.Episode HighlightsWhy we stay stuck in patterns even when we know betterThe gap between awareness and lasting behavior changeHow Matt’s experience biking across the U.S. shaped his mindsetWhy fun, curiosity, and play are critical for growthHow internal narratives influence leadership and decision-makingPractical ways to interrupt patterns and experiment with changeAbout your host: Lindsay YellinLindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others.✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call ✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowth About Matt AllynMatt Allyn is the founder of Storyliving which helps leaders use their story to prioritize fun so they can change the world. In 2016 he was a civil engineer in NYC when he decided to ride his bike across America. This decision changed his life. He knew his greatest contribution to the world would come from prioritizing fun and joy, and only then would he be able to truly impact in the world for the better.You can view Matt’s Storylivng workshop here: https://matthewallyn.me/slt

In this solo episode of Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay shares real-time reflections from a major season of change. Instead of waiting until everything is figured out, she talks about what it looks like to lead yourself in the messy middle.This episode explores the emotional and mental challenges that come with transition, identity shifts, uncertainty, and growth. Lindsay shares four lessons she is actively learning right now, including how to stop comparing yourself to past versions, how to avoid “double suffering,” how to stay present when you feel pressure to be productive, and why the hardest part of change is rarely what you expect.If you are navigating a transition in your career, your identity, your relationships, or your life, this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to have it all figured out to lead yourself well.Episode HighlightsWhy we romanticize past versions of ourselves during hard seasonsThe concept of double suffering and how we create extra stress in our mindsStruggling with productivity, identity, and feeling valuable during changeWhy the hardest part of transition is rarely what you expectHow to stay present instead of wishing yourself into the futureLeading yourself through uncertainty with compassion and resilienceWhy growth often happens in the messy middle, not the finished chapterAbout your host: Lindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others.✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call ✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowth

Leadership isn’t just about what you say or do. It’s about the state you’re in while doing it.In this solo episode of Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay Yellin explores one of the most overlooked leadership skills: nervous system regulation. Drawing from her own career, coaching work, and frameworks from leaders like Brené Brown, Lindsay breaks down why “leaders bring the weather” and how your internal state shapes team culture, creativity, and trust.When leaders are dysregulated, stuck in fight, flight, or freeze, they lose access to clarity, curiosity, and connection. When leaders are regulated, they set the tone instead of reacting to it.This episode offers practical language, relatable examples, and grounded tools to help leaders recognize when they’re below the line, regain regulation, and lead from a place that aligns with their values.About your host: Lindsay YellinLindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others.✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call ✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowth Episode Highlights:What it really means that “leaders bring the weather”Fight, flight, freeze, and how dysregulation shows up at workThe difference between being reactive vs. being in the driver’s seatWhy regulation is foundational to creativity, connection, and trustThe “thermostat vs. thermometer” leadership metaphor from Ronnie Dickerson StewartAbove the line vs. below the line leadership behaviors from Brenè Brown How victim, hero, and villain roles show up when leaders are dysregulatedSimple ways to regulate before meetings, emails, and tough conversationsWhy nervous system awareness is an act of leadership resilience

In this episode of Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay Yellin sits down with Angela Arwady, a mom, artist, and founder of Unpacka.com, for a thoughtful conversation about identity, creativity, and what it means to live and lead intentionally.Angela shares how motherhood reshaped her relationship with ambition, how clothing can be a powerful tool for self-expression and self-trust, and why community and small business matter more than ever. Together, Lindsay and Angela explore what happens when we stop performing leadership and start embodying it, in how we dress, work, parent, and show up in everyday life.This episode is a reminder that leadership doesn’t just live in boardrooms. It lives in our choices, our creativity, and the courage to align our outer world with our inner values.About your host: Lindsay YellinLindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others.✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call ✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowth About Angela ArwadyAngela is a mom, artist and founder of Unpacka.com. She believes in community, small business and the power of wearing clothing intentionally. She also likes long walks on the beach and long dogs - her dachshund is named Levi.Unpacka.com is a marketplace for secondhand and handmade items. A portion of proceeds are donated to charity.Episode Highlights:How motherhood can clarify values instead of narrowing themWhy intentional clothing is about identity, not aestheticsThe connection between creativity, leadership, and self-trustBuilding a values-led business without burning outLetting go of “shoulds” and choosing what actually fits

In this episode of Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay Yellin sits down with her barista boss, Ryan Salet, founder and owner of REBYL, a beloved Half Moon Bay coffee brand built on quality, consistency, and genuine human connection.Recorded inside REBYL’s brand-new Outpost location, this conversation explores what it really looks like to lead a business by putting people first. Ryan shares his journey from a 13-year career in tech to opening two thriving coffee locations without traditional marketing, and the leadership philosophy that’s fueled REBYL’s rapid growth.Together, Lindsay and Ryan unpack powerful lessons on mentorship, coaching young teams, creating psychological safety at work, and why caring deeply about people is not just good leadership, but good business.Episode Highlights:Ryan’s leap from tech into entrepreneurship after a layoffWhy REBYL grew through community, not marketingThe leadership power of consistency and effort over perfectionCoaching vs managing, and why leadership is deeply personalHow to build a culture where mistakes are safe and learning is constantMentorship, dreaming big, and supporting people beyond their job titlesThe idea of a coffee shop as a “third place” for connection and belongingWhy kindness and happiness are daily leadership choicesIf you’re a leader, founder, or anyone navigating uncertainty while trying to build something meaningful, this episode is a reminder that how you make people feel is everything.About your host: Lindsay YellinLindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others.✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call ✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowth About Ryan SaletAfter a career in tech and an unexpected layoff, Ryan Salet reinvented his path by founding REBYL Coffee & Food in Half Moon Bay. What started during COVID as a farm-fresh food delivery service quickly evolved into a celebrated multi-location coffee and specialty food destination. A Half Moon Bay native, father of two, and dedicated musician, Ryan blends innovation, heart, and local pride in every chapter of REBYL’s story.

In this episode of Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay Yellin sits down with Kyrus Keenan Westcott (Ky), multi award winning content creator, mental health advocate, and Senior Digital Strategist, for a deeply human conversation about control, burnout, and what it really means to lead yourself and others with compassion.With humor, honesty, and vulnerability, Ky shares how his journey with ADHD, anxiety, and self acceptance reshaped the way he views leadership, success, and worth. Together, Lindsay and Ky unpack why so many leaders feel powerless during times of uncertainty and how reclaiming agency, practicing self compassion, and releasing external validation can radically change how we show up at work and in life.This episode is a must listen for leaders navigating layoffs, burnout, fear based cultures, or the quiet pressure to be “on” all the time.Episode Highlights:Why control is often an illusion and what you actually can controlThe difference between internal validation and external validationHow people pleasing and perfectionism show up in leadershipWhy rest is not a reward, but a necessityHow self compassion strengthens leadership, not weakens itLeading teams through uncertainty with accountability, curiosity, and trustWhy letting your team see you fail builds stronger culturesAbout your host: Lindsay YellinLindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others.✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call ✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowth About KyKyrus Keenan Westcott ("Ky") is a multi-award-winning content creator, mental health advocate, and the voice behind The Vibe With Ky. With a digital community of over 2 million followers, Ky uses humor and authentic storytelling to de-stigmatize conversations around ADHD, introversion, and anxiety. Beyond social media, Ky serves as a Senior Digital Strategist, bridging the gap between corporate expectations and human reality to help leaders create safe, empathetic workspaces.Find Ky at www.thevibewithky.com and on Instagram @thevibewithky

What if leadership was not about forcing yourself to fit into someone else’s definition of success, but about deeply knowing yourself and designing your life and work from that truth?In this episode of Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay Yellin sits down with Abe Lopez for a powerful, expansive conversation about self knowledge, neurodivergence, permission, and what it really means to stop fighting who you are.Abe shares how embracing neurodivergence has shaped the way he leads, works, and designs his life. Together, Lindsay and Abe explore why self knowledge is one of the greatest leadership tools available, how honoring your truth creates more ease and impact, and why leadership is not about liking everything, but about alignment.This conversation invites leaders to question inherited rules, create permission infrastructure for themselves and others, and build lives and careers that feel both brilliant and true.Episode Highlights:Why self knowledge is the greatest leadership powerWhat it means to stop fighting your truthNeurodivergence as a leadership strength, not a limitationDesigning work and life around how you actually operateLetting go of the pressure to like everythingCreating permission infrastructure for yourself and othersLeadership through self trust and inner clarityHonoring differences without comparisonRedefining success on your own termsLeading with authenticity, compassion, and curiosityAbout your host: Lindsay YellinLindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others.✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call ✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowth About Abe Lopez:Abe Lopez is a queer Latino creator who discovered his life's work by following what made him come alive - from plus-size modeling to award-winning social entrepreneurship to hosting Recess with Guncle Abe, a show teaching kids emotional health through joy. As managing partner of Lightward Inc alongside his husband Isaac, he helps build consciousness-first technology while proving that neurodivergence (ADHD/OCD) can be an asset to visionary partnership rather than an obstacle to overcome. He's been recognized by President Clinton, Sesame Street leadership, and Schmidt Futures, but his real metric is simpler: creating permission infrastructure so others can discover they're allowed to thrive exactly as they are. Whether he's on camera, in the gym, or building the next iteration of what's possible, Abe moves from a single question: **What if this could feel good *and* work brilliantly?** First-generation college student turned barrier-breaker, he's living proof that "more than you know how to know of" is actually accessible.Find Abe on Instagram @abelopez, on Tik Tok @imabethebabe, and on YouTube Recess with Guncle AbeCheck out Abe’s AI app Yours at yours.fyi Yours is a private workspace where you and Lightward AI work on your reality-generator together. Days turn over, conversations deepen, and what carries forward isn't history - it's the living resonance between you.

As we step into a new year, many of us feel pressure to set goals, make plans, and figure everything out quickly. In this solo episode of Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay Yellin invites you to slow down and return to what matters most before doing anything else. Values.Values are not aspirational. They are not what we think we should care about. They are the deeply held beliefs that describe who we already are. When we live out of alignment with them, we feel frustrated, depleted, or disconnected. When we live in alignment, decisions become clearer and leadership becomes more authentic.In this episode, Lindsay shares why values are the foundation of self leadership, how they shape your leadership style whether you realize it or not, and how to uncover and define your own values in a way that feels real and usable. This episode is the first in a series of short, focused solo conversations designed to strengthen your leadership foundation and help you lead with greater clarity, resilience, and integrity in the year ahead.Episode HighlightsWhy values matter more than goals at the start of a new yearWhat values actually are and what they are notHow misaligned values create frustration, burnout, and tensionUsing values as a compass for decision making and leadershipHow values shape your leadership style and personal brandWhy values evolve and how to stay in relationship with themHow to narrow your values to what truly matters nowA simple process to uncover and define your valuesLiving in integrity by aligning values, choices, and actionsAbout your host: Lindsay YellinLindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others.✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call ✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowth 

What happens when you stop trying to fit into a box and finally give yourself permission to be all of who you are?In this episode of Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay Yellin sits down with Lindsey Simmons, founder of Linda in HR, fractional talent leader, career coach, stand-up comedian, avid hunter, fly fisher, and door mother at New York’s iconic MOTHERDISCO.Lindsey’s story is a powerful reminder that identity is not linear and leadership is not about perfection. It is about self-trust, resilience, and choosing courage over familiarity.Together, Lindsay and Lindsey explore what it really takes to navigate layoffs, career pivots, entrepreneurship, and identity shifts without losing yourself in the process. They talk candidly about grief, nervous system regulation, asking for help, redefining success, and why familiar discomfort often keeps us stuck.This conversation is for anyone questioning their next move, navigating career uncertainty, or craving permission to evolve.Episode HighlightsWhy “containing multitudes” is a leadership skillHow a layoff became a catalyst for reinventionFamiliar discomfort vs meaningful discomfortThe power of reframing without toxic positivityWhy you don’t get unless you askLetting go of people pleasing and external expectationsEntrepreneurship, risk tolerance, and trusting yourselfFilming a reality show for entrepreneurs and what it unlockedPractical job search and recruiting insights for today’s marketHow to protect your energy while navigating a toxic or uncertain workplaceAbout your host: Lindsay YellinLindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others.✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: ⁠https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/...✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflod...About Lindsey Simmons:Founder of Linda in HR, providing Fractional Talent Leadership, Recruitment consulting and career coaching. Avid hunter, angler and board member of Juliana's Anglers & Sporting Club. GMHC & BTLM Volunteer. Dog mom to Wendell. Writer, Comedian, and Door Mother @ Motherdisco Find her on Instagram @linda.in.hr or at her website https://www.lindainhr.com/

What if your dating life changed the moment you changed the way you led yourself? In this week’s Unfiltered Leadership episode, Lindsay sits down with Women’s Dating Coach Lauren Fondriest for a powerful conversation about self leadership, self love, and dating with intention.Lauren supports high achieving women who feel stuck in today’s dating world. Her approach is rooted in purpose, values, and agency. Instead of waiting to be chosen, she teaches women how to choose from a grounded place of worthiness and clarity.Together, Lindsay and Lauren explore: Why so many successful women struggle in dating How hyper independence can block connection The difference between intuition and fear How to build self trust and discernment while dating The role of embodiment and regulating your nervous system Why values are the foundation of aligned partnership How external opinions and projections shape your dating decisions What it looks like to stop settling and start choosing How to prepare for dating in the new year with practical, grounded stepsIf you want to redefine what dating can look like in 2026 and call in a relationship that expands you, this episode is a beautiful place to begin.About your host: Lindsay YellinLindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others.✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: ⁠https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call?month=2025-11⁠✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: ⁠https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowth⁠About Lauren FondriestLauren Fondriest is a certified coach with years of experience coaching executives and teams at EY and Fortune 500 companies. After experiencing years of dating disappointment herself, she applied her own coaching tools to change how she showed up in love—and it worked. Now in a joyful, aligned marriage, Lauren supports other ambitious women in doing the same. As a Women’s Dating Coach, Lauren’s coaching style is strategic, affirming, and purpose-driven: she helps women date like they mean it.Connect with Lauren on Instagram: https://instagram.com/laurenfondriestLearn about dating coaching: https://laurenfondriest.com/

In this episode of Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay is joined by brand and business coach Jamie Ratermann for a powerful conversation about personal branding, authenticity, leadership, and redefining what “professional” really means today.Jamie shares why the old model of professionalism no longer works, how to become memorable in any room, and how to take ownership of your personal brand by starting with introspection, identity, and values. Together, they explore how vulnerability builds connection, why leaders need to get off the pedestal, and how to stop letting others define who you are.If you have ever felt lost, overlooked, or unsure of how to “show up” in your career or business, this episode will help you reclaim your voice, your story, and your power.Episode Highlights:Why the old definition of “professional” is outdatedHow to become memorable at work and in your industryThe difference between being perceived vs defining your own identityWhy your personal brand starts with your values, not your job titleHow vulnerability builds trust and connectionWhy being “adaptive” can backfire if it becomes your whole identityHow to gather data and understand how people actually perceive youThe risk of letting others define your strengths and roleWhy your brand must evolve with youThe first steps to taking control of your personal brandHow leaders can use authenticity to inspire and motivateCreating your life instead of reacting to other people’s expectationsAbout your host: Lindsay YellinLindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others.✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: ⁠https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call?month=2025-11⁠✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: ⁠https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowth⁠About Jamie RatermannJamie Ratermann is a brand and business coach based in NYC who helps entrepreneurs create unforgettable brands that naturally attract and unlock the flow of sales. She blends marketing psychology, identity work, and brand strategy to help founders show up as their most genuine selves and attract their best-fit clients in the process. Through her programs and podcast, she inspires creative leaders to release limiting beliefs, step fully into visibility, and build businesses rooted in both impact and joy.Listeners can explore her Money Mastery Academy (https://www.jamieratermann.com/money-mastery-academy) , a six-month blueprint for standing out, attracting sales, and building a six-figure business by intention. They can also join Rising Influence (https://www.jamieratermann.com/drop-in-content-planning-sprints), her creative community for visibility and content growth, with 50% off their first content sprint using code UNFILTERED.You can learn more about Jamie and get in touch with her at:www.jamieratermann.comInstagram: @jamieratermannhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jamieratermann/Check out her free resource: Personal Brand Builderhttps://jrcc.kit.com/a5977cb160

This week on Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay sits down with Skip Lineberg, host of The Main Thing Podcast, lifelong learner, mentor, former CEO, and one of the most grounded and kindest leaders you will ever meet.Skip has recorded more than 130 wisdom conversations and believes that true leadership is built through curiosity, humility, and kindness. Together, Lindsay and Skip explore the wisdom that shapes us, the lessons that transform us, and the courage it takes to stop living for others' opinions.In this heartfelt and deeply human conversation, they dive into: What it means to live today, not someday How to stop being a football of others opinions Why wisdom is earned in the messy middle The power of grief, presence, and letting sorrow do its work How leaders build fullness from the inside out Lessons from Skip’s mentor, John Wells Jr., including the phrase that changes every meeting How kindness becomes a legacyThis is an episode for anyone craving grounded leadership, meaningful stories, and permission to live in alignment with your values. Pour a mug, settle in, and enjoy this rich conversation.About Skip Lineberg:Skip Lineberg learned business, management and marketing at General Electric. He parlayed that experience into the founding of marketing communications firm, Maple Creative, where he led the firm as CEO and Chief Creative Officer from 2001 to 2010. He presently works for Vandalia Health as its digital strategy manager.Skip is an Honors Program graduate of West Virginia University (B.S. Industrial Engineering) and the GE Management Institute at Crotonville.Skip is co-author of the book, “Effective Immediately – How to Fit In, Stand Out and Move Up at Your First Real Job.” Published by Random House in 2010, the book is in its third printing. He’s also the founder and host of the popular show “The Main Thing Podcast.” Skip publishes a monthly newsletter offering wisdom lessons and stories for personal-growth oriented subscribers.While podcasting is his passion, Skip’s purpose is teaching. He views every role and opportunity from the perspective of a coach and mentor.He resides in Charleston, West Virginia with wife Lisa and two college-aged children.http://TheMainThingPodcast.comAbout your host: Lindsay YellinLindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others.✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: ⁠https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call?month=2025-11⁠✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: ⁠https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowth⁠

In this short Thanksgiving’s week espresso shot, Lindsay explores the deeper power of gratitude, why it matters more than ever, and how to turn it into a meaningful outward practice that strengthens connection and leadership. She reflects on the emotional complexity of the holidays, the realities of grief, and the permission we all need to care for ourselves. Lindsay also shares a simple but profound exercise that has transformed her clients lives. This episode is a gentle reminder that gratitude is not only something we feel. It is something we give. And when offered with intention, it has the power to shift how others see themselves and how we show up as leaders.In this episode, Lindsay explores:Why the holidays bring a mix of celebration, expectation, grief, and tendernessWhat it looks like to honor your own needs during the holidaysThe difference between thinking grateful thoughts and expressing gratitude outwardlyWhy most people rarely receive meaningful appreciation and how leaders can change thatA simple practice that can completely shift your relationshipsHow gratitude supports well-being, connection, and trustAn invitation to create a new tradition that lasts long beyond ThanksgivingAbout your host: Lindsay YellinLindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others.✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: ⁠https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call?month=2025-11⁠✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: ⁠https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowth⁠

What if the only thing standing between you and peace was your own perspective?In this episode of Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay sits down with Diana Davis, founder of Recess for Creatives, coach, photographer, and host of The Pollen Podcast. Diana helps heart-led entrepreneurs build sustainable, purpose-driven businesses that actually feel good.Together, they dive into:What happens when you stop living from fear and start leading from your heartHow judgment keeps us small and how to release itWhy self-trust, not strategy, is the real foundation of growthThe difference between being “blocked” and simply believing you areAnd how to rewrite the story you’re telling yourself… starting todayThis is an empowering, real, and deeply human conversation about creative entrepreneurship, self-trust, and the freedom that comes from choosing a new story.About your host: Lindsay YellinLindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others.✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call?month=2025-11✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowthAbout Diana Davis: Diana Davis is the founder of Recess for Creatives and a coach who helps creative entrepreneurs design profitable, community-first businesses. She left corporate design to build a multi-six-figure photography studio, then in 2020 shifted to coaching, where she has guided hundreds of creatives to sustainable growth. Her approach pairs strategic focus with mindset tools to create results that last.You can learn more about Diana at https://www.dianadaviscreative.com/ and follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dianadaviscreative/

When someone comes to you in a struggle, do you rush to fix or pause to listen? In this solo episode, Lindsay Yellin explores why true leadership isn’t about solving faster; it’s about being present longer.Through personal reflection (including an unexpected lesson from her golden retriever, Puddy), Lindsay unpacks how the instinct to “fix” often comes from our own discomfort—and how slowing down to truly listen creates space for trust, growth, and human connection.She shares three foundational tools every leader can practice: listening with full presence, asking curious questions, and offering acknowledgment that makes people feel seen. These small shifts can transform how you lead, support, and show up for others—at work, at home, and within yourself.This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and practice leadership rooted in empathy and awareness.✨ Episode HighlightsWhat it really takes to create an empathetic, resilient workplaceWhy leaders rush to “fix” as a form of self-soothingThe cost of constant solutions and how it erodes trustThree core tools to practice presence: listening, curiosity, acknowledgmentHow to build team autonomy by not giving every answerAbout your host: Lindsay YellinLindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others.✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call?month=2025-09⁠⁠ ✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: ⁠⁠https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowt

When was the last time you let yourself lead from the heart? In this soulful conversation, Lindsay Yellin and Bill Kirst explore what it means to lead with vulnerability, compassion, and courage in a world that often rewards control and certainty. From navigating personal grief to embracing the discomfort of silence, they share the emotional truths behind authentic leadership and why tending to your own humanity is the most radical act of all.Bill, author of Leading Change in the Era of AI, unpacks the risks of outsourcing empathy to technology and the importance of what he calls “heartbeats over haptics.” Together, Lindsay and Bill reveal how embracing vulnerability builds resilience, deepens trust, and reshapes how we show up for others. Whether you’re guiding a team through change or navigating your own evolution, this episode invites you to pause, feel, and lead from a place of possibility.In this episode, we discuss:How grief becomes a teacher for empathy, creativity, and self-awarenessWhy vulnerability builds stronger, more resilient teamsThe real difference between inadequacy and irrelevance in leadershipHow to balance humanity and technology in the era of AI (“heartbeats over haptics”)Practical ways to reconnect with purpose through nature, writing, and quiet reflectioWhat it takes to build a legacy rooted in compassion, not controlAbout your host: Lindsay YellinLindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others.✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: ⁠https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call?month=2025-09⁠ ✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: ⁠https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowthAbout Bill KirstBill Kirst is a writer, speaker, and change leader based in the Pacific Northwest. As a technology leader working at the intersection of humanity and innovation, Bill guides organizations through transformation with empathy, creativity, and care. He is the host of The Coffee & Change Podcast, where he explores how people navigate growth, resilience, and purpose in an ever-changing world.Bill’s latest book, Leading Change in the Era of AI, is a powerful collection of reflections on what it means to stay human during one of our generation’s most disruptive shifts—artificial intelligence. His work invites leaders to reconnect with compassion and authenticity as they adapt to rapid technological change.You can listen to Coffee & Change at https://coffeeandchange.co/coffeeandchange.co, and follow Bill’s reflections on Substack or on Instagram at @journeyeverward and @coffee.and.change.

What if the most powerful growth strategy in your career wasn’t a promotion or a title change but a genuine connection?In this episode, I sit down with Emily Merrill, founder of Second Degree Society, to explore how connection becomes the true engine behind leadership and business growth. Emily built a nationwide community on the belief that curiosity, presence, and consistent follow-up can change the course of your life and work.Together, we unpack what it means to reframe networking from a transactional task into a lifelong practice of curiosity and courage. Emily shares how to build trust through small moments, maintain authentic follow-up, and create connection “bank accounts” that keep your relationships strong.You’ll walk away with practical tools to make every conversation count, build confidence through curiosity, and lead from a place of authenticity and possibility.In this episode, we explore:How curiosity turns everyday interactions into meaningful connectionsWhy follow-up is the new networkingWhat it means to build trust through authenticity and presenceHow relationships become your most valuable leadership currencySimple ways to reframe networking as relationship-buildingHow to lead with curiosity, courage, and possibilityAbout your host: Lindsay YellinLindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others.✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call?month=2025-09 ✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowthAbout Emily Merrell Emily Merrell is dedicated to making the world feel smaller through genuine connections. She’s the Founder and Business Coach at Second Degree Society, a female-focused networking organization, offering curated connections, masterminds, and 1:1 business coaching. She also co-founded Ready Set Coach Community, a virtual space for female coaches to support one another.

What happens when two siblings grow up under the same roof but take completely different paths to leadership?In this episode of Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay Yellin sits down with her brother, Josh Yellin, a senior Google leader and co-founder of Urban Rivers, for a candid conversation about how family, resilience, and burnout have shaped them into the leaders they are today.They reflect on how growing up in a values-driven home and later losing their father instilled a shared commitment to kindness, humility, and hard work. Josh opens up about guiding expeditions in Alaska, leading global teams at Google, and learning to rebuild confidence through burnout. Together, they unpack how their journeys mirror each other’s: two different careers, one core truth that leadership starts with self-awareness and courage.If you’ve ever wondered how your upbringing, relationships, and personal values influence the way you lead, this episode will remind you that growth doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s built through shared stories, grounded reflection, and the people who know you best.🌿 Key TakeawaysConfidence follows courage — real leadership begins when you take action before you feel ready.Creating space is a leadership strategy — rest and curiosity open the door to innovation and clarity.Sustainable success outperforms constant striving — true leaders reject burnout as a badge of honor.Kindness, honesty, and groundedness build lasting influence — values are your most powerful leadership tools.Personal rituals fuel presence — mindfulness, movement, and reflection help leaders stay centered under pressure.Legacy grows from integrity — relationships and trust last longer than any title or achievement.Adaptability defines the modern leader — mastering AI and emerging tools keeps you future-ready and human-centered.About your host: Lindsay YellinLindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others.✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call?month=2025-09 Josh Yellin is an operational leader at Google.org, where he helps guide strategy and impact measurement across the company’s philanthropic work. Previously, he served as Chief of Staff at Google Brain and DeepMind, supporting teams at the forefront of AI research. Josh also co-founded the Google for Startups Accelerator and the Effective Founders Project, helping hundreds of entrepreneurs strengthen their leadership and organizational practices. Beyond tech, he co-founded the environmental nonprofits Urban Rivers and Wildlife.ai and is the bestselling author of The Bonfire Mom

I just got back from a family trip to Hawaii with my mom and two brothers. It was the first time in sixteen years that we’ve taken a trip together. No partners, no kids, just us four. The last time we traveled to this same place was right after my father, Norm Yellin, passed away.This time felt different. We had space to slow down, to sit together without distractions, and to talk. In those quiet, honest conversations, we found ourselves reflecting on my dad, on who he was, how he led, and what we learned from watching him live and work.In this episode, I share the three biggest leadership lessons my father taught me about legacy, integrity, humor, and the danger of working so hard that you forget to live. It’s a reminder that leadership isn’t just about what you build, but about how you show up while you’re building it.In this episode, we discuss:Building a leadership legacy that lasts beyond your titleWhy consistency in your values is the foundation of influenceHow humor and joy can sustain great leadershipThe hidden cost of overworking and burnoutFinding balance between ambition and healthWhat it really means to lead with purpose and integrity☕ Subscribe to my weekly reflections on leadership and life: https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowth

Leading through uncertainty isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about choosing courage and authenticity, even when fear is present. In this episode with Katy Culver, we explore how leaders can acknowledge fear while modeling resilience, create psychological safety, and rally teams around a shared vision in volatile times.Katy shares practical frameworks for shifting perspective, embracing self-compassion, and connecting to your future self as a guide. From activating an “inner cheerleader” to building habits that prove your resilience, Katy shows how courage comes before confidence, and why vision and purpose are anchors for navigating rapid change. Together, we unpack how to step into your own “CEO alter ego” and make aligned career decisions from a place of power instead of fear.In this episode, we discuss:Why perspective is always a choice — and how it restores agencyHow leaders can model courage while acknowledging fearUsing internal family systems to embrace your “inner cheerleader”The role of small, consistent habits in building confidenceActivating your “CEO alter ego” to guide leadership decisionsHow vision and legacy thinking create clarity in uncertain timesShifting from “Is it possible?” to “How might I?” for career transitionsAbout Katy Culver: Katy Culver is a career coach and mindset mentor for ambitious generalists in transition. Shehelps generalists across tech & consulting get ultimate clarity, land their dream roles, and buildmore energizing careers. After making multiple pivots of her own, Katy has now guided over130+ leaders through career transitions – both into new corporate roles and deciding to buildbusinesses. Katy merges strategy and identity work to help you act like the CEO of your career,clarify your vision, and ultimately take action to build a life you can’t wait to wake up for.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynculver/ Website/Newsletter: katyculver.co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KatyCulver Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katy.culver/ Freebies:● Free Course: Become a Stand Out Candidate to Get Hired Without 100+ Applicationshttps://katy-culver.mykajabi.com/ppa-free-course-standout-strategy About your host: Lindsay YellinLindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others.✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call?month=2025-09 ✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowth

When I first met Julie Roth, she was standing at a career crossroads. She had the experience, the network, and the drive, but the loudest thing in the room was her own inner critic telling her she wasn’t ready. Together, through coaching, we worked through how to recognize those voices, shift from fear into possibility, and start building a freelance career rooted in confidence.In this episode, Julie and I open up about the messy but powerful work of leading yourself through doubt, overwhelm, and transition. If you’ve ever wondered how to quiet your inner saboteur and step into a bigger version of your career, this conversation is for you.☕ In this episode, we discuss:How leaders can manage negative self-talk in high-pressure momentsTools for resetting focus when overwhelm hits, including Julie’s Tornado methodWhy saying yes with gratitude feels different than saying yes with fearThe trade-offs between agency life and freelancing, and what leaders can learn from bothHow preparation and accountability create trust, confidence, and long-term growthAbout your host: Lindsay YellinLindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others.✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call?month=2025-09 ✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowthAbout Julie Roth I am a brand strategist-copywriter hybrid who helps businesses big and small articulate their WHY in words. I work with founders and teams to build foundational frameworks for brands and products that create bottom-line impact for years to come.www.ecc.llchttps://www.instagram.com/lawoman__/

How do you lead yourself when you feel like you’ve lost yourself?In this first episode of Unfiltered Leadership, I sit down with my friend of 12 years, Ronnie Dickerson Stewart, award-winning executive leadership development expert, founder of OhHeyCoach, host of The Career Clinic Podcast, and soon-to-be published author. Ronnie was the reason I finally launched this podcast, so it felt only right that she join me for the very first conversation.Together we get real about what it means to navigate the “messy middle” of identity loss, whether it’s pregnancy, layoffs, new roles, or life transitions that leave you wondering: Who am I right now?☕ You’ll hear us talk about:Why have the last five years left so many professionals questioning their identityMy own story of pregnancy, sickness, and losing access to my normal coping mechanismsRonnie’s coaching tools for navigating new roles, layoffs, and major life momentsWhy grief is an important (and often overlooked) part of career transitionsHow to use values, self-compassion, and a test-and-learn mindset to find yourself againWhy surrender is sometimes the bravest leadership move you can makeThis conversation is raw, vulnerable, and full of practical wisdom for any leader facing change.About your host: Lindsay YellinLindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others.✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call?month=2025-09 ✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowthAbout Ronnie Dickerson StewartRonnie Dickerson Stewart is an award-winning executive leadership development expert and the founder of OhHeyCoach, a leadership development, career design, and learning company. She is also the creator and Host of The Career Clinic Podcast. Ronnie has spent the last two decades as a sought out leader serving across the advertising, media, and tech industries in companies like Starcom, FCB/IPG, Burrell, Digitas, Publicis Groupe (as a C-Suite executive), and Zoom. As a dually certified career management and executive leadership development coach, Ronnie’s passion and purpose is to ensure professionals are positioned to experience the best careers of their lives. Through her company OhHeyCoach, from interns to C-Suite leaders, Ronnie has coached, consulted, and mentored thousands of professionals, helping them design aligned careers and leadership experiences.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ohheycoach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohheycoach/?hl=en

Life’s too short for bad coffee… or bad leadership. I’m Lindsay Yellin — executive leadership coach, coffee enthusiast, and former ad exec turned believer in leading from a place of possibility. On Unfiltered Leadership, we skip the buzzwords and dig into the messy, human, and powerful side of leadership, with real conversations and practical takeaways — all in the time it takes to brew and enjoy your favorite cup.