Unleashed with Leah Pitzenberger

Send us Fan MailSomewhere along the way, women got the message that being open means being available. That vulnerability means unlimited access. That if you've ever shared a struggle publicly, you're now required to share all of them — to anyone who asks, in any form they want, on their timeline.In this episode, Leah Pitzenberger draws a hard line between generosity and obligation. She gets honest about the pressure women feel to explain themselves — their choices, their boundaries, their silence — and why "you don't owe anyone your story" is not a warning against vulnerability. It's a reminder that your story belongs to you. All of it. Even the parts you haven't figured out yet. Even the parts that are still healing. Even the parts you just don't want to share.Privacy is not the same as hiding. And you don't have to justify the difference to anyone.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailThere's a woman on your phone right now who is doing more, looking better, and building something bigger than you. Or at least — that's what your brain tells you at 9 PM when you're scrolling instead of sleeping.In this episode, Leah Pitzenberger gets honest about the comparison spiral — why we do it, what it actually costs us, and why social media didn't create the problem (it just gave it a really good delivery system). She talks about the specific kind of comparison that doesn't feel like jealousy, it feels like information. Like evidence that you're behind. And she makes the case that the only metric that has ever mattered is the one you keep ignoring: are you moving toward your own life, or someone else's?This one is for the woman who has ever closed an app feeling worse than when she opened it. Which is all of us.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailYou finished the work day. Made dinner. Got the kids sorted. And now it's 10 PM and you're in bed — and your brain is absolutely not done for the day. The dentist appointment. The permission slip due Thursday. The birthday gift you've been meaning to order for two weeks. The thing you're almost out of at home that you can't remember but you know it was important.Meanwhile, the other adult in your house? Asleep. Like a person who did not spend the last forty-five minutes cataloguing their family's entire operational future in the dark.In this episode, Leah Pitzenberger names what that is: work. Not instinct. Not "just how she is." Work. The cognitive and emotional labor of tracking, anticipating, planning, and managing everything behind the scenes — the kind that runs constantly, shows up on no resume, and is only ever noticed when something goes wrong. This isn't about blame. It's about finally seeing something that's been there all along — so you can stop carrying it alone.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Unleashed, Leah talks about the part of persistence nobody wants to talk about — the boring middle. The long stretch between the exciting leap and the breakthrough where nothing is visibly happening, the results aren’t matching the effort, and quitting feels like the most reasonable option on the table. Through her own experience of building A People Revolution through months of silence, and watching her sons learn the same lesson through wrestling, Leah makes the case that persistence isn’t about being tough — it’s about being willing to be ordinary for longer than feels comfortable. If you’re in the middle right now and wondering if any of it is going to work, this episode is for you.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Unleashed, Leah takes on the obsession with being perfect — and why it’s the very thing keeping women stuck. Through her own story of panic attacks, relentless self-pressure, and a career that looked like success but felt like a cage, Leah unpacks the difference between high standards and perfectionism, why women are especially vulnerable to tying their worth to their output, and how letting people see you before you’re finished is the most powerful thing you can do. If you’ve ever held yourself back because you couldn’t guarantee the outcome, this episode is your permission slip to stop curating and start living.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Unleashed, Leah tackles the uncomfortable truth about adult mean girls clubs — the cliques, the exclusion, and the women who perform sisterhood publicly while tearing other women down in private. Drawing from her own experience of trusting a woman who turned out to be more interested in her own shine than any real partnership, Leah explores why women compete covertly, why scarcity drives us to build small tables instead of big ones, and what it really looks like to support other women — not just on Instagram, but when it’s messy, private, and costs you something. This one’s for every woman who’s ever been on the outside of the circle wondering what she did wrong. Spoiler: she didn’t do anything wrong.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Leah decodes what "not enough" actually means and why it has nothing to do with the woman being evaluated and everything to do with the mold she was never meant to fit. She gets honest about the years she spent collecting feedback like currency and renovating herself into someone else's blueprint — and what it finally felt like to stop. This one will hit different if you've ever signed up for another leadership program, earned another certification, or softened another edge because someone said "not yet."With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Leah unpacks why so many women cannot stop. Even when they're sick. Even when their body is literally begging them to. We think it's dedication. We call it resilience. But Leah calls it what it actually is: conditioning so deep it overrides our own immune system. She gets into the parking lot moment that made her rethink everything, why "good girls keep going" is still running our lives decades later, how women perform rest instead of actually resting, and why the guilt that shows up when we finally stop isn't our voice — it's the program.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailEvery book, every coach, every workshop says the same thing: build your confidence and then take the leap. I'm calling BS. Confidence isn't the thing standing between you and the life you want — it's a fake prerequisite that keeps women stuck in preparation mode while everyone else just acts. In this episode, I talk about why the confidence industry is a cage with a prettier label, what I did instead of building confidence, and why "doing it scared" will always beat "waiting until you're ready."With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailYou took the PTO. You did the spa weekend. You downloaded the meditation app. You set the boundaries. And you're still sitting in your car before work wondering why none of it worked. That's because you're not burned out — you're done. And those are two very different things with two very different solutions. In this episode, I break down how to tell the difference, why misdiagnosing yourself will cost you years, and what to do when you realize the problem isn't the pace — it's the path.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailAre you burned out or actually done with corporate? There's a difference — and getting it wrong can cost you.I left my corporate job over two years ago after 15 years of climbing the ladder. I thought I was just burned out. Turns out I was done. And I wish someone had helped me see the difference sooner.In this episode, I'm breaking down how to know if you're ready to leave your 9-5, the real difference between burnout and being done with corporate, why you can't figure this out alone, and what no one tells you about the identity crisis that hits when you finally leave.If you're a woman stuck in a career that looks good on paper but feels empty, if you're quietly wondering whether to quit your job, or if you're tired of following a script you never agreed to — this one's for you.🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes on leaving corporate, building a business, and creating a life you don't want to escape from.#leavingcorporate #quityourjob #corporateburnout #womeninbusiness #careerchange #femaleentrepreneur #9to5 #workingmom #careerpivot #quitcorporate #entrepreneurlife #corporateamerica #womensupportingwomen #businesswoman #startingover #burnout #corporatelifeWith podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailThat job you hate? That hard relationship? That place you never planned to live? What if none of it is a mistake? This week, I'm sharing why your most uncomfortable circumstances might be your most perfect placement—and how my son's devastating wrestling loss taught me more about growth than any win ever could. If you're feeling stuck or off track, this one's for you.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailInspired by Josiah Queen's song "Garden in Manhattan," this episode challenges the mindset of waiting for perfect circumstances before truly living. Using the powerful image of a flower pushing through concrete, the host explores why we postpone joy, presence, and purpose until "someday" – and what it costs us. She issues a compelling invitation: stop waiting for the garden that may never come, and instead choose to bloom right where you are, in all the messy, imperfect, concrete reality of your life. Because flowers that grow in concrete are stronger, more resilient, and more beautiful precisely because they refuse to wait for ideal conditions.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailLeah gets brutally honest about drowning—not in the dramatic way, but in the slow, exhausting way where you're just trying to keep your head above water. This isn't an episode with solutions or silver linings. It's permission to stop performing strength you don't have and to finally admit that you're not okay right now. If you're struggling and tired of pretending you're fine, this one's for you.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailLeah opens up about how her Christian faith serves as the foundation for every business decision she makes, and challenges listeners to identify what keeps them grounded when the world pressures them to compromise. She explores why being rooted in something solid—whether faith, values, or intuition—isn't a weakness to apologize for, but a competitive advantage that allows you to lead with authentic conviction.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Unleashed, Leah Pitzenberger strips away the polished LinkedIn version of success to share the raw, unfiltered truth of her own journey. She takes listeners inside her CHRO role—where the relentless need to prove herself left her not just exhausted, but broken. What follows is a story of panic attacks, therapy, and years of reckoning with shame. But it’s also the story of freedom—the kind that comes when you stop hiding, stop apologizing, and reclaim the pen to write your own narrative. Leah reveals how real power isn’t found in titles, résumés, or corner offices, but in owning the chapters we’d rather keep hidden.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Leah unpacks the uncomfortable truth about growth: it isn’t easy, it isn’t pretty, and it rarely wins applause. Real growth stretches relationships, sparks resistance, and often leaves you questioning yourself. Through personal stories and client experiences, she shows why the pushback you feel when you start protecting your energy or setting new boundaries isn’t failure—it’s proof that you’re evolving.Listeners will walk away with a new lens on growth: getting older is automatic, but growth is a choice—and it’s worth every ounce of discomfort.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailEver notice how we always default to saying our lives are "good" without actually thinking about whether that's true?This episode is about moving beyond autopilot responses and actually paying attention to what energizes you versus what drains you, what brings out your best self versus what makes you feel like you're performing.There's a huge difference between "nothing's wrong" and "this is actually working for me." Most of us know our coffee preferences better than we know our life preferences.For anyone ready to stop just surviving their life and start consciously living it.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailWrapping up our August series with the most honest conversation yet: what do we do on the days when "unstoppable" feels like a joke?We're talking about crying in Target, the comparison trap, and why we think we're supposed to be perfect productivity machines. Plus, a plot twist on what "unstoppable" actually means.For anyone who's ever felt like they're failing at adulting while everyone else has it figured out. Spoiler: they don't either.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailWe’re told to “be authentic”—but what if that advice is actually keeping you small?In this episode, I’m pulling apart the performative pressure to be the same person everywhere. Because here’s the truth: You’re not one fixed identity. You’re a walking contradiction. And that’s not a flaw—it’s your humanity.From the version of me that shows up as a soft, grounded mom to the version of me that takes no shit in business, I’m learning that both are real. And the more I stop trying to make sense to other people, the more free I become.If you’ve ever felt like you’re faking it just because you don’t fit neatly into one box, this one’s for you.It’s time to stop performing authenticity and start living it—messy, evolving, and unapologetically whole.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailSome of the loudest voices in our lives aren’t even in the room anymore. A teacher from twenty years ago. A parent who meant well. A boss who didn’t. This week, we’re talking about the invisible board of directors we all carry around—those people whose praise we’re still trying to live up to and whose criticism we’re still trying to outrun. The problem? We never actually chose them. And most of them aren’t even watching anymore. So what would happen if we fired the ones who don’t serve us, thanked the ones who helped us grow, and finally gave ourselves permission to lead our own damn meeting?Let’s talk about who shaped you, who shrunk you, and how to reclaim your voice in the middle of it all.Join The Collective: https://unleashu.apeoplerevolution.com/wiredcollectivesWith podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailThat moment when you realize you can't name a single hobby because you've outgrown who you used to be but never gave yourself permission to figure out who you're becoming. This episode is about giving yourself permission to change your mind, want different things, and evolve past the life you worked so hard to build - without apologizing for any of it.Join The Collective: The Wired Collective | Real Growth for Real Women With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailI got feedback that I was the highest-rated speaker at a conference, but also that some people were offended by my language. Guess which part my brain focused on? This episode is about that moment when you realize you can objectively succeed and still feel like you failed because you didn't make everyone happy. Sometimes being "not for everyone" isn't a flaw - it's exactly the point.Join The Wired Collective waitlist: https://unleashu.apeoplerevolution.com/opt-inWith podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailMy nine-year-old accidentally taught me something profound about priorities that every woman needs to hear. We've been conditioned to be the jar holding everyone else's stones while we disappear completely. It's time to stop settling for leftovers of our own lives and start being the biggest stone in our own jar.Join the Wired Collective waitlist: https://unleashu.apeoplerevolution.com/opt-inWith podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailWhat's the difference between being a dreamer and being a visionary? I think it's just whether people think your ideas are worth listening to. From getting irrationally angry at Instagram mountain poses to watching my son's golf dreams get crushed by "reality," I'm realizing how much we disguise fear as being practical.Join the Wired Collective waitlist: https://unleashu.apeoplerevolution.com/opt-inWith podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailI disappeared for a month because I couldn't keep showing up pretending I had my life together when I clearly don't. A keynote feedback moment made me realize I've been performing again - even on this podcast, the one place I promised myself I could be real. I'm tired of being good, tired of being palatable, and done editing myself. Welcome to the unfiltered version. We're just getting started.Join the Wired Collective waitlist: https://unleashu.apeoplerevolution.com/opt-inWith podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailYou’re building a life—but is it actually yours?So many women are following advice from people they wouldn’t even want to trade places with. In this episode, we’re talking about how easy it is to internalize outdated expectations, bad advice, and someone else’s vision of success—and what it looks like to stop.This is your reminder to stop taking direction from people who aren’t living the life you want… and start making decisions that actually align with you.Not their life.Not their rules.Your terms, starting now.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailYou’ve tried to “balance it all.”The work, the family, the relationships, the rest.But no matter how many routines, planners, or systems you use—it still feels like too much.In this episode, we’re calling out the lie of balance and talking honestly about the burnout so many women are carrying. Because the goal was never to do it all perfectly. The goal is to live a life that feels aligned, honest, and actually sustainable.If you’re tired of chasing balance and ready to choose something better, this one’s for you.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailYou can love your life and still want something more.In this episode, we’re talking about the quiet guilt women carry when desire shows up in the middle of gratitude. The job is good. The life looks right. But something inside you is stirring—and you’re wondering if it’s okay to want different.It is.You don’t have to wait for a breakdown to make a change.You don’t have to apologize for dreaming bigger.You’re allowed to be grateful—and still crave more.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailImposter syndrome isn’t just a mindset problem—it’s a systemic one.In this episode, we’re unpacking why women feel like frauds in rooms they’ve already earned their place in—and why men usually don’t. From early conditioning to corporate double standards, we’re naming the forces that feed self-doubt and calling BS on the idea that we just need to “be more confident.”You weren’t born with imposter syndrome.You were trained into it.It’s time to stop questioning yourself—and start questioning the systems that made you feel small in the first place.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailYou’re giving your best energy to everyone else—meetings, clients, to-do lists—and the people who matter most are getting your leftovers.In this episode, we’re talking about what happens when your life looks aligned on paper but feels off in your body. It’s time to stop performing and start protecting your energy for what actually matters.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailWe’ve been taught to hide our struggles behind smiles and strength. But pretending you’re fine when you’re not isn’t power—it’s isolation. In this episode, we’re talking about the quiet pressure women feel to keep it all together, and what changes when we finally stop performing and start telling the truth.If you’ve been carrying something heavy in silence—this one’s for you.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailThere’s a version of female empowerment that looks great on Instagram—but doesn’t always hold up in real life.In this episode, we’re talking about the hidden hurt that happens between women—the gaslighting that doesn’t look like sabotage, the quiet exits framed as growth, and the fracture that comes when support disappears the moment your success gets uncomfortable.This isn’t about blame. It’s about truth. Because real empowerment doesn’t require other women to stay small. And real support doesn’t vanish when things get hard.Let’s talk about what it really means to rise together—and what we need to unlearn to get there.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailWe’ve been taught to fear power, chase it, or earn it. But real power? It’s something you choose.In this episode, I’m talking about the kind of power that comes from no longer waiting for permission. The kind that shows up when women stop shrinking, start asking bigger questions, and move—even when they’re scared.It’s not about being fearless. It’s about being done playing small.Let’s move.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailWe love the idea of fresh starts—the clean slate, the bold move, the big, brave leap into something new. But in reality? Starting over is messy. It’s uncomfortable. It’s full of doubt, second-guessing, and moments where you wonder if you’ve completely lost your mind. In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to begin again—not the polished, Instagram-worthy version, but the raw, honest experience of letting go of something that no longer fits and stepping into the unknown. Whether you’re facing a career change, a shift in identity, or just a quiet feeling that it’s time for something different, this episode is here to remind you: you don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to start.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailSpring is the season of renewal, a time to clear out what no longer serves us and make space for what’s next. But while we’re quick to declutter our homes, we rarely take the time to do the same with our lives. In this episode, we’re talking about letting go—of outdated beliefs, expectations, roles, and relationships that keep us stuck. Because growth requires space, and sometimes, the hardest but most necessary thing we can do is release what’s holding us back. If you’ve been feeling heavy, stuck, or unsure of what’s next, this episode is your invitation to trust yourself, clear the clutter, and step into what’s waiting for you.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailFor too long, we have been taught that success comes from following the right formula—find someone who’s made it, study them, and shape yourself to be more like that. But what if that’s the biggest lie we’ve ever been sold? In this episode, we’re breaking down the myth that there’s one “right” way to be successful and reminding you that the most powerful thing you can do is be fully yourself. No more shrinking, no more shape-shifting, no more adjusting to make people comfortable. The world doesn’t need another version of someone else. It needs you. The question is—are you ready to step into that fully?With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailYou’re not just tired—you’re carrying the weight of everything. The schedules, the meals, the dentist appointments, the laundry before it smells weird. The mental load is invisible, expected, and relentless. And the worst part? No one notices—until you stop.In this episode, we’re calling it what it is: a system that expects women to manage life while everyone else coasts. We’re talking about why delegating doesn’t fix the problem, why you don’t need “help” (you need shared responsibility), and how to start letting go without guilt.Because you do not have to carry it all. And if no one else picks it up? Let them feel what it’s like when things don’t magically just happen.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailWomen are constantly told to be confident—but not too confident. Strong—but not intimidating. Ambitious—but not at the expense of others. In this episode, we’re unpacking what it means to take up space in a world that still tries to keep women in a box. No fluff, no filters—just real talk about the doubts, the pushback, and why showing up anyway is the most powerful thing you can do.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailHistory doesn’t belong to the women who waited. It belongs to the women who moved—the ones who refused to shrink, who challenged the rules, who stepped forward even when the world wasn’t ready for them. From Rosa Parks to Malala Yousafzai, Harriet Tubman to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the women who changed history all have one thing in common: they didn’t wait for permission.In this episode of Unleashed, we break down the patterns of revolutionary women—their courage, their defiance, their refusal to accept the limits placed on them. And here’s the truth: you don’t have to lead a movement to make history. Sometimes, change starts with one small, decisive step.What would happen if you stopped waiting? If you took up space, used your voice, and moved anyway?Because history isn’t made by the hesitant. It’s made by the bold. And the next chapter? It’s yours to write.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailFor too long, women have been told to wait—wait our turn, wait until we’re “ready,” wait for someone to invite us into the rooms where decisions are made. But here’s the truth: our turn was never coming, because the system was never built for us in the first place.In this episode of Unleashed, we’re diving into the hard reality of power, leadership, and why women need to stop waiting and start taking up space. We’ll unpack the systems designed to keep us small, the conditioning that’s trained us to hesitate, and why playing by the rules will never get us where we want to go.Because when women lead, everything changes. Companies thrive. Communities flourish. The world gets better. But that won’t happen if we’re still sitting around, hoping for permission.This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a call to action. If you’re done waiting, if you’re ready to claim your place, if you’re ready to step up, step out, and own your damn power—this episode is for you.The future doesn’t just need women at the table. It depends on us building our own.Let’s get unleashed.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailThe world can feel unbearably dark—division, heartbreak, exhaustion pressing in from every angle. And as women, we’re expected to hold it all together, to carry the weight while staying small, quiet, agreeable. But here’s the truth: light only matters in the darkness. The darker it gets, the brighter we must shine. In this episode, we’re diving into what it truly means to be the light—not just in theory, but in action. We’ll talk about why the world wants to keep women in the shadows, how light spreads from one woman to another, and why choosing to stand in your brilliance isn’t just an act of defiance—it’s a revolution. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, silenced, or unsure how to make a difference, this episode is for you. Because when we shine, we remind others they can shine too. And right now? The world needs your light.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailLove in the workplace—yeah, I said it. And if that makes you uncomfortable, it’s time to ask yourself why. For too long, we’ve been told that love has no place at work, that professionalism means detachment, and that real leadership is about keeping emotions in check. But what if we’ve had it all wrong? In this episode, I’m diving into why love does belong at work, how it creates stronger teams, better leadership, and deeper trust, and why women are uniquely positioned to use it as our superpower. We’ve been told to shrink, to toughen up, to lead like the system tells us to—but the future of work will be built on connection, and women are already leading the way. Let’s stop pretending love doesn’t belong here—because it does. And when we embrace it? We change everything.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Unleashed, Leah pulls back the curtain on the truth about opportunity—no one is coming to invite you. Women have been conditioned to wait, to shrink, to make sure everyone else is taken care of before daring to put themselves first. But the world isn’t changed by those who wait. Leah shares the bold moves that shaped her own journey—starting a company, hiring a team, and buying another business—all before feeling “ready.” She dives into why women are expected to be palatable, why ambition is only acceptable when it’s convenient, and why it’s time to rewrite the rules. This episode is your wake-up call: stop waiting for permission and start taking up space. Because the future belongs to those who bet on themselves.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Unleashed, Leah explores the power of connection and why the future depends on relationships. She shares a raw and personal story of pushing through life’s demands—thriving on the outside while silently carrying the weight alone—until a breaking point forced her to reevaluate everything. From experiencing a panic attack on the side of the road to rebuilding her life with real support, Leah reveals how true strength isn’t about doing it all alone but about knowing who you can lean on. This episode is a wake-up call for anyone stuck in the hustle, reminding us that the strongest leaders, the most fulfilled lives, and the biggest impact all come from one thing—deep, meaningful connection.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Unleashed, Leah takes on the reflexive apologies that have become second nature for so many women—apologies that shrink us, undermine our authority, and chip away at our confidence. She unpacks why we’ve been conditioned to say “sorry” for simply existing, speaking up, or taking space, and challenges us to break the habit. This is your reminder to pause, reclaim your voice, and stop apologizing for who you are—because you belong exactly where you are, unapologetically.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Unleashed, Leah explores the surprising power of standing still in a world that glorifies constant motion and hustle. Inspired by a grounding yoga class and the antics of a fellow yogi, she unpacks why striving for “more” often leaves us disconnected from what truly matters. Leah challenges us to stop performing, stop proving, and start building solid foundations by embracing stillness. Sometimes, the hardest and most revolutionary thing you can do is stand still—and trust that it’s enough.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailIn this unapologetic episode of Unleashed, Leah takes on the quiet, suffocating reality of the margins women are pushed into—spaces we were never meant to occupy. She dismantles the systems that weren’t built for us, challenges the myths of imposter syndrome, and calls out the cost of playing small. The message is clear: stop waiting for permission, step boldly into the space you deserve, and rewrite the story—not just for yourself, but for every woman watching. The margins weren’t made for you. You were made for more. With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailIn the first episode of Unleashed for 2025, Leah dives into why imposter syndrome has become the go-to narrative for ambitious women—and why it’s time to leave it behind. She challenges the idea that success requires doubt, explores the societal pressures that hold women back, and shares how we can step into the new year with unapologetic confidence. If you’re ready to own your brilliance and make bold moves this year, this episode will set the tone for everything you’re about to unleash.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

Send us Fan MailHere's a replay of our #2 most downloaded episode of 2024!In this episode of the Unleashed Podcast, host Leah Pitzenberger, CEO of A People Revolution, courageously tackles the pervasive issue of self-doubt among women in leadership. Through personal anecdotes and empowering insights, Leah challenges listeners to recognize, rewrite, and react to the narratives that hold them back, paving the way for a future where female leadership knows no bounds.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.