This is a solo episode recorded from the basement of a friend’s house in upstate NY. It was a last-minute visit—I hopped on a plane back home because it just felt like the right moment to come and check in, to get a read on the vibe here after the crazy whirlwind of events post-election and post-inauguration.
And it really ties into what I want to talk about in this solo episode: a recap, in a way, of everything we’ve explored this season. A personal reflection on the biggest insights, toughest truths, and most electrifying moments from Season 3 of my podcast—an exploratory love journey with fierce female leadership at its core.
When I started this season, my hope was to peel back the curtain on women’s power—to understand the unique ways we lead, the gifts we bring, and the impact we make when we show up fully. I was inspired by the conversations I was having with my clients—brilliant, talented women who just couldn’t see how brilliant and talented they were. Because, guess what? They just couldn’t see themselves in the traditional, classic model of empowered leaders.
I had already decided to explore this theme before Kamala became the Democratic presidential candidate. The moment felt hopeful. Aligned. Serendipitous. So many of us cautiously believed she had a real shot at sitting in the most powerful seat on the planet.
But oh, how that feeling has burst and burned. Now, just a few months later, the backlash against women—and anyone who’s not a white, male billionaire—is intensifying. The despair, disappointment, and exhaustion are real.
So, as this season comes to a close, I want to pause and reflect—not just on what we learned, but on the one question I keep coming back to:
How do we nurture and grow our unique power—and use it for the collective good—when the world seems dead set on stopping us?
In this wrap-up, I unpack the most powerful moments from my incredible guests and connect the dots between their stories and this cultural reckoning:
Rha Goddess on why women are wired for collective power—and why that threatens traditional leadership models.
Ida Tin on redefining leadership by centering women’s health and creating systemic change.
Cindy Gallop on rejecting the male gaze, reimagining power, and breaking outdated systems.
Colleen Curtis on emotional intelligence as a strategic advantage, not a liability.
Jessi Klein on expanding our definition of power—because sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is simply endure.
Anna Polonsky on leading with authenticity, and why embracing softness can be an act of radical strength.
And we dig into the core themes that emerged this season—the patterns, tensions, and big questions that keep coming up:
• The ways women are wired for collective power—and why that threatens outdated leadership structures
• Why emotional intelligence is not a soft skill but a strategic advantage
• The tension between ambition and backlash—and how we redefine success on our terms
• The hard truth about women hurting other women in leadership—and why that’s not the full story
• The power of embodied intelligence—how women’s lived experiences shape innovation, leadership, and creativity.
Women’s leadership is at a crossroads. Do we keep playing by old, broken rules? Or do we write a new playbook—one that actually works for us?
If you’re tired, questioning whether it’s all worth it, or feeling the weight of leading in a world that still doesn’t know what to do with powerful women—this episode’s for you.
xxx
Zeva
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