In this episode of Michelle’s Seat at the Table, I sit down with Helene Lerner — entrepreneur, Emmy Award-winning executive producer, speaker, workplace consultant, author, and founder of the WomenWorking brand.

Helene and I talk about confidence, courage, and what it truly means to live richly beyond financial success. She shares the remarkable story of leaving a successful corporate career to follow her passion for empowering women, trusting her intuition, and building a nationally recognized multimedia platform dedicated to helping women thrive personally and professionally.

We also discuss why fearlessness is a myth, the power of taking action with “shaky knees,” and how developing a Prosperity Mindset can help us navigate uncertainty, build resilience, and create lives filled with purpose, meaning, and authentic connection.

This conversation is for anyone who wants to build confidence, pursue a dream, navigate career transitions, strengthen their mindset, overcome fear, lead with purpose, and create a richer and more fulfilling life.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The life-changing decision that led Helene to leave her corporate career
• Building a business and brand that empowers women
• How WomenWorking.com became a movement for women worldwide
• Why fearlessness is a myth
• The power of taking action with “shaky knees”
• The Prosperity Mindset and living richly beyond money
• Why women need to think bigger about their dreams and goals
• What it means to have a seat at the table today

Guest: Helene Lerner

Book: Smart Women Live Richly, No Matter What’s in Their Wallet!: Six Keys to Unlocking True Wealth and Prosperity

Website: www.womenworking.com

X: @WomenWorking

LinkedIn: Helene Lerner

Facebook Group: WomenWorking.com

TikTok: WomenWorking

YouTube: Helene Lerner

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The most important conversations don’t always happen in the boardroom. They happen right here at the table.

— Michelle Radney

Season 2 of Michelle’s Seat at the Table is here.

This season is all about honest conversations around leadership, growth, community, and the moments that shape us.

I’m returning with powerful stories and meaningful conversations about what it really means to lead — not just from a title or position, but from the heart.

Throughout Season 2, my guests and I explore the realities of stepping into new opportunities, finding your voice, showing up authentically, building confidence, creating access for others, and understanding the value you bring to every room you enter.

From conversations about readiness and authenticity to stories of action, allyship, access, sponsorship, and self-advocacy, this season invites you to reflect on your own leadership journey and the people you bring along with you.

Because leadership is not just about having a seat.

It is about making room for others, pulling up a chair, and knowing there is a seat here for you.

Join me, Michelle Radney, for Season 2 of Michelle’s Seat at the Table.

Watch on YouTube and listen on your favorite podcast platform.

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In this episode of Michelle’s Seat at the Table, I sit down with Julie Dinkins, MBA — a healthcare leader, leadership strategist, mentor, and author of The Company Compass: Workplace Truths and Realities You’re Never Told.

Julie and I talk about the unspoken rules of the workplace, the importance of career visibility, and why performance alone is not always enough. She shares how being a proud military brat shaped her ability to adapt, stay agile, and lead in complex environments.

We also discuss the pivotal career moment that changed the trajectory of her professional life, her journey to becoming an author, and why mentorship, advocacy, networking, and having a personal board of directors are so important for professional growth.

This conversation is for anyone who wants to grow as a leader, build confidence, strengthen their network, protect themselves professionally, and learn how to move through the workplace with wisdom, integrity, and purpose.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The unspoken rules of the workplace
• The power of agility and adaptability in leadership
• Julie’s career turning point in market access and healthcare
• Why performance is only the cost of entry
• How to build visibility and advocacy at work
• The importance of having a personal board of directors
• How to navigate workplace sabotage professionally
• Why your network is your net worth
• Julie’s journey to writing The Company Compass
• What it means to have a seat at the table today

Guest: Julie Dinkins, MBA
Book: The Company Compass: Workplace Truths and Realities You’re Never Told
Company Website: www.thecompanycompass.com
TikTok: @julie_thecompanycompass
Instagram: @julie_thecompanycompass
YouTube: @julie_thecompanycompass
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmdinkins3136634

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Subscribe to Michelle’s Seat at the Table for more honest conversations about leadership, career growth, professional development, mentorship, community, purpose, and the moments that shape us.

The most important conversations don’t always happen in the boardroom. They happen right here at the table.

— Michelle Radney