The Self-Sabotage Tango

When success comes, self-doubt often follows. Ly Smith’s story explores how she learned to reframe imposter syndrome—not as a weakness, but as a signal that she’s leveling up.

Building Resilient Teams

Resilient teams thrive under stress when leaders balance support, autonomy, and accountability.

Leading Under Pressure

High-stakes environments demand leaders who can trust, empower, and guide without over-controlling.

Clarity in Change

Tracking and communicating the reasons for change builds trust, alignment, and resilience in organizations.

Stress-Free Leadership

Leaders who manage their reactions create calmer, more effective environments for their teams.

The Culture Multiplier

Small acts of leadership multiply across organizations, shaping culture far more than policies alone.

Beyond the Codebase

The legacy of a leader is found in the systems and people they shape, not just in shipped code

Mindful Decision-Making

Mindfulness in leadership helps avoid over-control, reduces stress, and supports better outcomes.

Impactful Engineering

Engineers can leave a legacy of excellence when leadership guides them with vision and care.

Culture by Design

Culture isn’t accidental—it’s designed through the choices leaders make every day.

Leading Beyond Code

Leadership in software isn’t just about code—it’s about shaping culture, collaboration, and sustainable systems that endure.

Drawing a Line in Sand

On a picture-perfect Hawaiian holiday, Ly realized she was surrounded by beauty but unable to feel it. That moment sparked a journey of rediscovery, identity, and choice that transformed her life.

Summers in the Bakery

Growing up in her family’s small-town bakery, Ragan learned early that summer meant work, not leisure. Years later, after experiencing corporate life and government work, she finally stepped into her own dream—building a travel brand that’s all about creating unforgettable experiences.

Broke, Pissed, and Powerful

From acting to sales to barely surviving, Amanda’s life took a hard turn when a single letter threatened her home, and forced her to rewire everything she believed about money and worth.

Networking Without Borders

When the pandemic eliminated Michael’s primary marketing channel, it became a launchpad—leading him into global online networking and a new life coaching role. His story reveals unexpected opportunity in adversity.