Empowering Women to Lead
Empowering Women to Lead
Podcast Description
Empowering Women to Lead is a podcast dedicated to inspiring and equipping women to step boldly into leadership. Hosted by Ruth Easterling, each episode features real conversations with women who are breaking barriers, leading with purpose, and paving the way for the next generation—especially in underrepresented fields like STEM, business, and education. Whether you’re leading in the boardroom, classroom, or community, this show will encourage you to rise, lead, and empower others along the way
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The podcast focuses on themes of empowerment, leadership in underrepresented fields, and personal growth. Episodes delve into topics such as overcoming challenges in STEM education, purpose-driven leadership, and mentorship, with specific examples including conversations with influential figures like Mayor Traci Buxton and school principal Therese Tipton who discuss their respective paths and lessons learned in leadership roles.

Empowering Women to Lead is a podcast dedicated to inspiring and equipping women to step boldly into leadership. Hosted by Ruth Easterling, each episode features real conversations with women who are breaking barriers, leading with purpose, and paving the way for the next generation—especially in underrepresented fields like STEM, business, and education. Whether you’re leading in the boardroom, classroom, or community, this show will encourage you to rise, lead, and empower others along the way
In the fifth episode of “Empowering Women to Lead,” host Ruth Easterling invites listeners to embark on a transformative journey toward purpose. Charting Your Course: A Journey Toward Purpose explores the moment many of us face when the familiar path no longer feels fulfilling—and the quiet inner voice calling us toward something more meaningful.
Using the metaphor of climbing a mountain, Ruth encourages listeners to take that first courageous step, even when the path ahead feels uncertain or intimidating. She shares her intention to walk alongside listeners throughout 2026, offering guidance, clarity, and tools to help navigate obstacles, rediscover identity, and stay aligned with one’s “north star.”
This episode is a powerful invitation to stop feeling stuck, step into your calling, and begin building a life rooted in confidence, purpose, and intention.

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