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Relentless & Real
Leadership isn’t theory. It’s lived. Hosted by Heather Verity, CEO/Owner of Focus 3, and Jennifer Lawson, Senior Education Consultant and recovering school administrator, Relentless & Real is the podcast for women who lead on purpose and without apology. Here, we don’t just talk about leadership. We build it. Protect it. Scale it. Each episode cuts through the noise of buzzwords and burnout to get to what actually moves the needle: clear standards, real accountability, powerful mindset work…
Episodes
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Ep. 41 – It's Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself
What if the career you've built isn't the career you want for the rest of your life? In this episode of Relentless & Real, Heather Verity and Jennifer Lawson…
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Ep. 40 – Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
Sometimes, getting unstuck starts with changing your surroundings. In this episode of Relentless & Real, Heather Verity and Jennifer Lawson explore how the…
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Ep. 39 – Start With Who You Know
The next opportunity might be closer than you think. In this episode of Relentless & Real, Heather Verity and Jennifer Lawson explore the power of your natural…
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Ep. 38 – It’s Never Too Late to Build Wealth with Lisa Bush
Financial independence doesn't happen by accident. It starts with understanding where you are, where you want to go, and taking the next step. In this episode…
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Ep.37 – Your Calendar is Your Boss
We all have the same amount of time. The difference is how intentionally we use it. In this episode of Relentless & Real, Heather Verity and Jennifer Lawson…
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Ep. 36 – Are You Asking Questions or Questioning?
There’s a difference between asking questions and questioning everything. In this episode of Relentless & Real, Heather Verity and Jennifer Lawson take on a…
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Ep. 35 – If You Permit It, You Promote It
Culture is not casual Fridays, company swag, or words printed on a wall. In this episode of Relentless & Real, Heather Verity and Jennifer Lawson break down…
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Ep. 34 – Building Your Leadership Bench
The best time to prepare your next leader isn't when a position suddenly opens. In this episode of Relentless & Real, Heather Verity and Jennifer Lawson…
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Ep. 33 – Run Money, Not Fun Money
Financial freedom isn't just about what you can afford. It's about having the freedom to choose. In this episode of Relentless & Real, Heather Verity and…
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Ep. 32 – Resetting Expectations
Accountability only works when expectations are clear. In the first episode of Season 4, Heather Verity and Jennifer Lawson unpack what it looks like for a…
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Ep. 31 – Escaping the Mountain of Average
Most leaders spend their time focused on two groups: their highest performers and their lowest performers. But what if the biggest opportunity is sitting…
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Ep. 30 – Scaling Without Losing What Matters with Angie Tanner-Miller
Success rarely happens overnight, and it almost never happens alone. In this episode of Relentless & Real, Heather Verity and Jennifer Lawson sit down with…
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Ep. 29 – The Decisions That Define You
In this episode of Relentless & Real, Heather Verity and Jennifer Lawson explore the importance of protecting your professional reputation before it's ever put…
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Ep. 28 – Choosing Courage Over Comfort with Kelsey Lensman
What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your ability, but your willingness to step into discomfort? In this episode of Relentless & Real, Heather…
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Ep. 27 – Ask Heather & Jenny: Your Biggest Leadership Questions Answered
What separates good leaders from great ones? In this special Q&A episode of Relentless & Real, Heather and Jenny answer some of the most common leadership…
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Ep. 26 – Could You Sit in Any Chair?
Could you sit in any chair at the table? In this episode of Relentless & Real, Heather and Jenny explore what that question reveals about trust, culture, and…
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Ep. 25 – The High Capacity Trap
She’s reliable. Capable. Organized. The one everyone counts on. And that’s exactly why she ends up carrying more than everyone else. In this episode of…
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Ep. 24 – Leading Without Armor with Nicole Willis
For years, Nicole Willis believed great leaders had to be tough, emotionally detached, and always in control. Working inside the Ohio Department of…
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Ep. 23 – Do Pretty People Rule the World?
We like to believe people are judged solely on their talent, character, and performance. The research says otherwise. In this episode of Relentless & Real…
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Ep. 22 – Our Secrets Keep Us Sick
We all have things we carry. A mistake we regret. A conversation we avoid. A struggle we hide. A story we tell ourselves that no one else could possibly…
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Ep. 21 – If I Cut You Off, You Probably Handed Me the Scissors
Season 3 is here, and we’re starting with a conversation that hits close to home. In this episode of Relentless & Real, Heather and Jenny unpack the…
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Ep. 20 – Stop Setting Goals You Don’t Care About
Why do so many goals fall apart? Not because people are incapable of discipline, but because they were never truly connected to the goal in the first place. In…
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Ep. 19 – When She Makes More
What happens when a woman becomes the breadwinner, but the expectations at home stay exactly the same? In this episode of Relentless & Real, we take on a…
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Ep. 18 – What Are You Holding On To?
What are you holding on to that you do not actually need anymore? The extra stuff. The old habits. The past versions of yourself you have not let go of. In…
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Ep. 17 – Stop Saying Sorry When You Mean Thanks
In this episode of Relentless & Real, we unpack one small habit that quietly impacts your confidence, credibility, and how others perceive you…
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Ep. 16 – Feedback is a Gift
In this episode of Relentless & Real, we talk about one of the hardest skills to build in leadership and in life: feedback. Why do so many people say they want…
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Ep. 15 – The Inside Voice
In this episode of Relentless & Real, we talk about the “inside voice” women often slip into at work and why it matters more than most people realize. It is…
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Ep. 14 – Write the Book (What it Really Takes to Finish a Big Goal)
In this episode of Relentless & Real, we talk about what it actually takes to finish a big goal. Not the idea.Not the intention.The execution. What started as…
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Ep. 13 – Self-Talk, Self-Sabotage, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves
In this episode of Relentless & Real, we talk about something every leader experiences but few people openly address: self-talk. The voice in your head that…
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Ep. 12 – Triggered at Work
In this episode of Relentless & Real, we talk about one of the hardest leadership moments to navigate: the unexpected trigger. The criticism you didn’t see…
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Ep. 11 – Mean Girls
Mean girls are not just in middle school. They show up in meetings. In executive teams. In gossip circles. In passive aggressive emails. And sometimes, they…
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Ep. 10 – What We Want to Be Remembered For
In this episode of Relentless & Real, we talk about what it really means to make a difference that lasts. Not in a vague, feel good way, but in the daily…
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Ep. 9 – Slow. Small. Daily.
We live in a world that rewards speed, shortcuts, and instant gratification. But real growth rarely works that way. In this episode of Relentless & Real, we…
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Ep. 8 – Default Reactions Are Killing Your Career
In this episode of Relentless & Real, we get blunt about the habits that quietly sabotage careers: defensiveness, excuses, blame/complain/defend, and…
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Ep. 7 – The Details Set the Standard
In this episode of Relentless & Real, we’re talking about the small things that are actually the big things. The details are not the cherry on top. They are…
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Ep. 6 – Don’t Be Nice. Be Honest.
In this episode of Relentless & Real, we unpack what happened after a long, high stakes day that required honest feedback, real coaching, and a clear decision…
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Ep. 5 – Culture is the Strategy
In this episode of Relentless & Real, we pull back the curtain on something that has shaped Focus 3 from the inside out: The Culture Blueprint. We talk about…
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Ep. 4 – The Language of Leadership
In this episode of Relentless & Real, we dig into how the words you choose, especially in small, everyday moments, shape accountability, trust, and influence…
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Ep. 3 – Stop Yes-ing Yourself to Death: How to Say No
In this episode, Heather and Jenny get real about one of the hardest leadership skills for women: saying no—clearly, calmly, and without guilt. Because the…
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Ep. 2 – Take the Damn Nap: Self-Care for Women Who Lead
Episode 2 of the Relentless & Real Podcast is live: “Take the Damn Nap: Self-Care for Women Who Lead.” In this episode of the Relentless & Real Podcast…
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Ep. 1 – The Power of Clarity: Why Leadership Starts Within
Ep. 1 – The Power of Clarity: Why Leadership Starts Within In our inaugural episode of Relentless & Real, hosts Heather Verity (CEO & Owner of Focus 3) and…
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Welcome to the Relentless & Real Podcast
Welcome to Relentless & Real — the podcast for women who lead, women who rise, and women who are absolutely done shrinking themselves to fit places they’ve…