Episodes

Episode Description What does it look like to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and courage? In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Duguid sits down with Dr. Sarah Porter for an engaging conversation about the role communication plays in shaping trust, culture, and performance. Together, they explore why difficult conversations matter, how healthy boundaries strengthen leadership, and what it takes to repair trust when relationships or workplace dynamics become strained. Sarah also shares a powerfu...

In this episode of Exponentially Elevate Your Leadership Impact, Dr. Stephanie Duguid sits down with Kristina Heagh-Avritt, founder of Vibrant Family Education and co-host of the Bringing Education Home podcast, to discuss her transition from traditional classroom teaching to educational consulting. Kristina shares how overcrowded classrooms, rigid policies, and teach-to-the-test expectations led her to rethink how children learn best. During the pandemic, she discovered a new calling: supporti...

Episode Description What if the path to leadership was never meant to be a straight climb? In this powerful episode of Exponentially Elevate Your Leadership Impact, Dr. Stephanie Duguid welcomes Dr. Diana for a transformative conversation on redefining leadership for women. Drawing from her research, The Secret Stairs, Dr. Diana shares the hidden strategies women use to rise into leadership roles—often without clear guidance, support, or access to traditional pathways. Together, they explore: Wh...

Episode Description In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Duguid sits down with Aura E. Martinez, founder of Live to the Max™, for a grounded conversation on what it really means to lead yourself before leading others. Aura shares how her personal journey of healing, self-discovery, and rebuilding self-worth shaped the way she leads and coaches today. Together, they explore how internal clarity—not external pressure—is what creates sustainable leadership. This conversation brings leadership back to a...

Episode Description In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Duguid sits down with Aura E. Martinez, founder of Live to the Max™, for a grounded conversation on what it really means to lead yourself before leading others. Aura shares how her personal journey of healing, self-discovery, and rebuilding self-worth shaped the way she leads and coaches today. Together, they explore how internal clarity—not external pressure—is what creates sustainable leadership. This conversation brings leadership back to a...

Episode Description What shapes a leader long before the title ever arrives? In this meaningful and inspiring episode, Dr. Stephanie Duguid welcomes Dr. Kris Tolman to explore a leadership journey shaped by faith, mentorship, and authentic growth. Kris shares how her early leadership experiences in her religious community, including organizing youth camps and leading volunteers, helped her develop vision, resilience, and a heart for serving others. Without formal training at first, she learned...

Episode Description What happens when capable, service-driven women realize the systems they’ve succeeded in no longer reflect how they want to lead or live? In this episode of Exponentially Elevate Your Leadership Impact, Dr. Stephanie Duguid joins Megan and Ellie, co-owners of Zestful Media and Design, for an honest conversation about three parallel leadership journeys — each rooted in values, alignment, and courage. Dr. Duguid shares her own shift from a long career in education into though...

Episode Description In this episode of Exponentially Elevate Your Leadership Impact, Dr. Stephanie Duguid welcomes Dani Walker, Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation at Louisiana Delta Community College, for an inspiring and transparent conversation about leadership in higher education, authentic impact, and the deep purpose behind community college work. Dani shares her leadership journey beginning with her college sorority presidency, where she first learned that leadershi...

Episode Description In this inspiring episode of Exponentially Elevate Your Leadership Impact, Dr. Stephanie Duguid sits down with international speaker, author, and confidence coach Simone Knego to explore what it truly means to lead with authenticity, courage, and heart. Simone shares her philosophy of “Kitchen Table Leadership,” reminding listeners that leadership doesn’t require a title — it’s found in everyday moments, decisions, and interactions that shape how we influence others. From cl...

In this powerful episode of Exponentially Elevate Your Leadership Impact, Dr. Stephanie Duguid is joined by the dynamic Dr. Angela Diggs — an accomplished educational consultant, former school psychologist, special education director, and real estate professional. Together, they engage in a rich and authentic conversation about leadership growth, emotional intelligence, and the importance of legacy. Dr. Diggs shares her personal and professional journey, from her beginnings in psychology to ris...

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Stephanie Duguid sits down with Angie Creel, Director of Library Services at Arizona Western College and newly elected Board Member of Arizona Women in Higher Education, to explore the intersection of authentic leadership, library advocacy, emotional resilience, and creative expression. Angie shares her incredible journey from a young librarian unexpectedly placed in a leadership position to becoming a recognized advocate for inclusive, student-centered library se...

In this inspiring episode of Exponentially Elevate Your Leadership Impact, Dr. Stephanie Duguid sits down with Krista Hanna — business professor, bookstore manager, and Ph.D. student in Adult Learning and Leadership — for a candid conversation that bridges innovation, education, and personal growth. Krista opens up about her unique path from high school dropout to doctoral candidate, sharing the milestones and mindset shifts that shaped her career. As the newly appointed Chair of the 2025–2026 N...