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UNITED State of Women
UNITED State of Women is a personal leadership development podcast focused on educating and elevating women's ability to have it all and teach them how to get it! Our USW Podcast transforms personal and professional leadership frustrations for progress into visions for a better one. Women are uniting, starting businesses, and growing companies at a pace faster than ever before. They are at the table in more executive boardrooms, speaking out on more important personal and business issues and…
Episodes
- UNITED State of Women
Giving with a Generous Heart | 354
What if this holiday season, instead of focusing so much on what we're going to receive, we started looking for opportunities to give? In this episode of…
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It's About Time You Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable *Best of Episode* | 353
When was the last time you took time to embrace life's inconvenient truths? In this episode Kalena James shares how to be a better leader by finding the value…
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Growth You Can't See | 352
What happens when life doesn't look anything like you expected? As the year comes to a close, it's easy to focus on everything you haven't accomplished, the…
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Stop Trying to Do It All: 10 Tips for Finishing the Year Strong | 351
How do you balance work, family, the holidays, and everything else when the year is flying by and there never seems to be enough time? As October, November…
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How to Use Your Alone Time With Purpose | 350
What if the empty spaces on your calendar aren’t something to fill, but an opportunity to build a life that feels purposeful? In this episode of UNITED State…
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Finding My Strength After Divorce | 349
What happens when you realize you can’t control everything around you, but you can change how you respond to it? In this episode of UNITED State of Women…
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348 - Faith, Finances, and the Influence We Carry with Bailey Detamore *GLS Special*
What if your influence is bigger than your job title, your platform, or the number of people who know your name? In this episode of UNITED State of Women…
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347 - Leading People, Not Just Tasks with Brittini Johnson *GLS Special*
Leadership can make it easy to focus on the goals, the deadlines, and the work that needs to get done. But when you get so focused on the task that you stop…
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346 - How Soil Health, Mental Health and Leadership Are Connected with Kathy Kurfman *GLS Special*
What if the system you're working in is affecting your health more than you realize? And what if the health of the soil where your food is grown could affect…
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345 - Leading with Faith and Courage with Robyn Whaley, Executive Director of Cross America *GLS Special*
How do you know you're ready for a change in your career? In this episode of UNITED State of Women, Julie Deem sits down with Robyn Whaley at Global Leadership…
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344 - What If You’re More Qualified Than You Think? with Ally Bird *GLS Special*
What if the thing disqualifying you in your own mind is actually the very place where God wants to grow you? In this episode of UNITED State of Women, Julie…
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343 - Leading Through Ministry with Jessica Robinson *GLS Special*
What does it look like to lead when you never planned on becoming a leader?In this episode of UNITED State of Women, Julie Deem sits down with Jessica Robinson…
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342 - Your Calling Is Bigger Than Your Current Role *GLS Special*
What if your calling was never about a specific job, title, or role, but about the impact you are uniquely called to make? In this special birthday episode of…
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341 - Building a Thriving Community Through Purpose-Driven Leadership with Marah Lago
What does it take to build something that brings people together around a shared mission? In this episode of UNITED State of Women, Julie Deem sits down with…
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340 - Breaking Through Self-Doubt in Entrepreneurship *Best of Episode*
Julie Deem shares the key to overcoming obstacles in life and in business. Get ready for your breakthrough. It's time to cultivate confidence and step into…
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339 - Loneliness and Mental Health with Stacey Sanderson of Inquire Within *Best of Episode*
Pulling from the archives for this best of interview! Julie Deem invites Stacey Sanderson to the show. Stacey is a heart-centred Certified Holistic Life Coach…
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338 - Turning Fear into Fuel *Best of Episode*
Julie Deem shares how to turn your fears into fuel. Learn more about how she navigated her own personal fears in 2020. Episode Highlights: Fear is natural…
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337 - Breaking Free from Abuse with Jen Lee
What if the abuse you experienced never left a bruise, but still changed everything about who you believed you were? In this episode of UNITED State of Women…
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336 - How to Stay Motivated When No One is Watching *Best of Episode*
Julie Deem shares valuable tips to help you stay motivated even when it feels like no one is paying attention. Key Takeaways: Break down your big goals into…
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335 - Building a Life That Aligns With Your Values with Lisa Pirinelli
What happens when you do everything "right" and still feel unfulfilled? In this episode Julie Deem sits down with life coach Lisa Pirinelli to discuss her…
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334 - Stop Waiting for Permission *Best of Episode*
Julie Deem shares strategies for you to start owning your voice and vision. Key Takeaways: Trailblazers rarely have footsteps to follow. Owning your voice…
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333 - Purpose, People, and the Power to Change Lives with Jessica Evans
What happens when a teacher follows a calling that feels bigger than herself? In this episode Julie Deem sits down with Jessica Evans, founder and Executive…
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332 - Finding Strength in a Waiting Season
As high-achieving women, we're wired to take action. We set goals, solve problems, and make things happen. But what happens when you've done everything you can…
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331 - How to Lead When You Don’t Have All the Answers *Best of Episode*
Julie Deem shares how you can lead powerfully, even when you don’t have all the answers Key Takeaways: Great leaders create space for diverse ideas. You don’t…
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330 - Questions Women Avoid Asking Themselves
What do you actually want? Not what feels practical. Not what keeps everyone else comfortable. In this episode, Julie Deem opens up about the power of…
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329 - Principles of Servant Leadership *Best of Episode*
What are the principles around servant leadership? In this episode Kalena James shares why these 4 principles of servant leadership are important to running a…
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328 - How to Grow Through the Waiting
What do you do when life looks completely different than the picture you had in your head? In this episode Julie Deem opens up about the grief of unmet…
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327 - Business Principles for Female Leaders *Best of Episode*
Kalena James and Julie Deem are in studio sharing 4 business principles for female leaders. Learn why the ladies are are so passionate about this subject as…
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326 - You're NOT Stuck, Take the First Step
You don’t need more time, you need a different way of thinking. In this episode Julie Deem breaks down what limiting beliefs actually look like in real life…
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325 - You’re Allowed to Change the Dream
You think you know exactly what you want… until life shows you something better. In this episode, Julie Deem invites you to shift your focus from chasing the…
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324 - The Cost of Carrying It All *Best of Episode*
Julie Deem shares strategies to reduce your stress and show up as your best self. Key Takeaways: We weren’t designed to live in constant “fight or flight”…
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323 - Let Go of the Life You Planned and Start Living Today
What if the life you’re holding onto is the very thing keeping you stuck? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Julie Deem opens up about releasing the…
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322 - 7 Years, 300 Episodes: The Real Power of Staying Consistent
What happens when you stay committed to something long after the excitement fades? In this milestone episode, Kalena James and Julie Deem pause to celebrate a…
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321 - Search to Strategy: How to Turn Your Voice Into Influence and Visibility
What if the strategy you’ve been searching for is already how you naturally show up? In this final episode of the series, Kalena James brings everything full…
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320 - The Common Denominator: What YouTube, Amazon, and Facebook Are Really Built On
What if the most powerful platforms in the world were not built on attention, algorithms, or followers but on something much deeper? In this episode, Kalena…
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319 - Why Facebook Still Matters: The Real Reason People Search Facebook for Community and Belonging
Is Facebook really dead, or are people misunderstanding its true purpose? In this episode, Kalena James explores why Facebook continues to be one of the most…
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318 - Power Moves are Made in Private: What Amazon search behavior tells or reveals about confidence and decisions
What does Amazon search behavior reveal about confidence, leadership, and decision-making? In this episode Kalena James explores a powerful insight hiding in…
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317 - Power is Not Loud it's Trusted: Why YouTube Dominates When People Want Clarity
With over 85 million searches a day, YouTube is where people go when they need answers. In this episode, Kalena James challenges the way we think about power…
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316 - Stop Waiting for Permission *Best of Episode*
Julie Deem shares strategies for you to start owning your voice and vision. Key Takeaways: Trailblazers rarely have footsteps to follow. Owning your voice…
- UNITED State of Women
315 - Strategies for Discipline *Best of Episode*
Kalena James and Julie Deem are sharing tips for creating more discipline in your personal and professional life. Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic…
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314 - When Winter Feels Heavy
Julie Deem opens an honest and compassionate conversation about the winter blues and seasonal depression. This episode is a reminder that nothing is “wrong”…
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313 - Leading with the Heart *Best of Episode*
Julie Deem shares how you can lead with the heart and still be a strong leader. Key Takeaways: Know your heart's values. Protect your energy without closing…
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312 - Productivity Hacks to MAXIMIZE Your Day *Best of Episode*
Kalena James and Julie Deem are in studio sharing 5 productivity hacks to help you maximize the most out of your day. 1. Create a daily task sheet. 2. Have…
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311 - The Power of Intentional Living
Julie Deems invites you to step off autopilot and reconnect with what truly matters. This episode offers a grounded reset you can return to anytime. Episode…
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310 - Alignment as the Compass for 2026
Julie Deems shares her word for 2026: alignment. She opens up about why she’s no longer forcing opportunities, relationships, or commitments that drain her…
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309 - Set Powerful Goals Before the End of the Year *Best of Episode*
Julie Deems shares strategies to make sure you’re finishing the year strong with meaningful, achievable goals. Episode Highlights: Reflect on Your Wins and…
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308 - Closing the Year With Intention
As the year comes to a close, there’s pressure everywhere to finish strong, set new goals, and rush into what’s next. But what if the most powerful thing you…
- UNITED State of Women
307 - It's About Time You Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable *Best of Episode*
When was the last time you took time to embrace life's inconvenient truths? In this episode Kalena James shares how to be a better leader by finding the value…
- UNITED State of Women
306 - Before You Set Goals, Do This Reset First
Julie Deems breaks down how to realign your life, energy, and boundaries so you step into January grounded instead of overwhelmed. Episode Highlights: A single…
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305 - Empowering Yourself with Healthy Boundaries During the Holidays *Best of Episode*
Julie Deems shares strategies to navigate the holidays with healthy boundaries that honor your needs and values while fostering meaningful connections. Episode…
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304 - Consistency in Real Life
Julie Deem breaks down what consistency actually looks like for modern women balancing motherhood, business, leadership, and purpose-driven work. This isn’t…
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303 - Holding Your Why Through Every Season
Consistency is more than showing up every week. In this episode, Kalena James and Julie Deem unpack the real engine behind consistency so you can navigate…
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302 - Finding Peace After the Noise
After a year of leading, building, and learning how to stay steady when life gets loud, Kalena James returns to the mic with a powerful message about…
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301 - Functional Wellness for Energy, Anxiety, and Sleep with Jessica Van Antoine
Feeling “fine” but needing more coffee, sleeping in on weekends, and riding the anxiety rollercoaster? You might be in a slow build toward burnout. In this…
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300 - Consistency, Faith, and Finding Your Voice
In this milestone episode, Kalena James and Julie Deem look back on the early days, the tech hurdles that kept many women out of podcasting, the messy seasons…
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299 - Empowering Your Inner Voice *Best of Episode*
Julie Deem shares strategies to cultivate confidence and assertiveness in your life. Episode Highlights: Instead of comparing yourself to others, celebrate…
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298 - How Faith Shapes Leadership and Finances with Bailey Detamore
What happens when God calls you to more before you even know what "more" looks like? If you've ever felt stuck in a job that pays the bills but doesn't feed…
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297 - From Cleft Mom to Movement Builder with Monica Bush
What if the most powerful program you’ll ever launch… is you? Julie Deem sits down with Monica Bush, Executive Director of Legendary Smiles a she shares how…
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296 - Leading Through Service with Sarah Allison
Julie Deem sits down with Sarah Allison, a mother of four and lodging specialist at Grissom Air Force Base, whose unexpected career journey shows how the…
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295- Lessons on Boundaries and Trust with Kristy Spoon
Julie Deem sits down with Kristy Spoon, Director of Ethics and Compliance for a global medical device company, coffee enthusiast, and proud mom of two. Kristy…