Leadership Tea
On Leadership Tea, we talk about what it takes to reach the executive level, and how to thrive when you get there. Powerful leaders share their journeys, insights, and triumphs in conversations with hosts Shelby Smith-Wilson and Belinda Jackson Farrier.
Join us every other Wednesday to be inspired by the unvarnished stories of amazing executives who know what it's like to be "the only" at the table and who have succeeded regardless. They have proven leadership experience in their respective fields, from international affairs to the private sector to academia, and want to help others create their own success stories.
Podcasting since 2024 • 67 episodes
Leadership Tea
Latest Episodes
Before You Plan 2026, Reflect on This About 2025
In this Leadership Tea Podcast episode, Belinda and Shelby take stock of 2025 with clear eyes, celebrate wins, acknowledge lows, and set 2026 on two pillars: abundance and audacity. We trade scarcity for flow, set targets for brave action, and ...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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22:51
What’s Really Breaking Women Leaders? A Conversation on Burnout & Broken Systems | S4 EP 20
In this heartfelt conversation, Shelby and Belinda share their reactions to the 2025 Women in the Workplace report by McKinsey & LeanIn.org. They highlight the deep fatigue and burnout women experience as they rise into senior ...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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22:55
Smart Money Moves for 2026: Tips to Manage Your Financial Health | S4 EP 19
Shelby and Belinda are joined by two financial professionals from the State Department Federal Credit Union (SDFCU): Samia "Sam" Salmon (Vice President of Retail Business Development) and Josh Barrett (Manager for Overseas Operations). They sha...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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30:16
How Successful Executives Reset on Sundays: Beat Anxiety & Start Strong | S4 EP18
Belinda & Shelby break down the Sunday rituals that high-performing leaders use to reduce anxiety, set clear priorities, and start the week with confidence, not chaos.If you're a leader, executive, or high achiever who feels the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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20:25
Failure Isn't Final: Turning Setbacks Into Comebacks | S4 EP17
A layoff can feel like a verdict. We treat it as a turning point. In this candid conversation, we unpack what it means to “fail forward” when the spotlight is brightest and the Sunday Scaries won’t quit. Shelby shares the raw afterm...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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20:33
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loved the episode with the German Ambassador on integrity and making difficult decisions!
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