<![CDATA[Lead Out LOUD: Behind the Curtain]]>Real leaders go first, developing themselves, and always growing. On Lead Out Loud: Behind the Curtain, we host candid conversations with women leaders across industries who choose to lead with themselves first. We step away from the polished corporate bios to look at the reality of career growth—sharing the strategies that succeeded, the lessons learned from what failed, and the deliberate actions required to evolve. Join us for honest stories of professional and personal transformation, straight from the women navigating the journey.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:20:07 GMTMon, 20 Apr 2026 02:04:43 GMT60Sara Anderson<p>Real leaders go first, developing themselves, and always growing. On Lead Out Loud: Behind the Curtain, we host candid conversations with women leaders across industries who choose to lead with themselves first. We step away from the polished corporate bios to look at the reality of career growth—sharing the strategies that succeeded, the lessons learned from what failed, and the deliberate actions required to evolve. Join us for honest stories of professional and personal transformation, straight from the women navigating the journey.</p>episodicSara Andersonsara@saraanderson.coyes<![CDATA[The “Murder Mystery” Mindset: Reverse-Engineering Your Career & Self-Leadership with Amanda Clarissa]]>Amanda Clarissa moved to the U.S. without a job offer and built her way into a Product Manager role at Adobe by learning when to take one step back so she could move two steps forward.

Before Amanda became a Product Manager at Adobe, she was a shy girl growing up in Indonesia with big dreams. Dreams that required her to learn how to find her voice, navigate uncertainty, and reverse-engineer the life she wanted one COURAGEOUS decision at a time.

In this episode of Lead Out Loud: Behind The Curtain, Amanda sits down with host Sara Anderson to share the behind-the-scenes of how she built a career rooted in resilience, adaptability, and intentional self-leadership: from navigating career pivots and new work cultures to treating complex workplace challenges like a “murder mystery.”

In this episode, we explore:

How reverse-engineering your daydream goals can lead to more aligned career decisions and true work-life balance

•⁠  ⁠Why taking one step back can become the move that catapults your long-term career forward

•⁠  ⁠How to treat complex workplace problems like a “murder mystery” so you can stay calm, curious, and effective

•⁠  ⁠What it looks like to lead, influence, and mentor as an Individual Contributor without needing a management title

•⁠  ⁠Actionable career advice for immigrants navigating new work environments, job markets, and cultural expectations

•⁠  ⁠How to apply agile roadmapping and the Eisenhower Matrix to your personal time management so you can avoid busywork and focus on what actually matters

If you have a big vision and you know it’s going to take courage to get there you’re going to love this conversation.

]]>76eedffb-ea56-40c6-ad19-c2b51c253b1eWed, 09 Sep 2026 20:07:12 GMT<p>Amanda Clarissa moved to the U.S. without a job offer and built her way into a Product Manager role at Adobe by learning when to take one step back so she could move two steps forward.<br /></p><p>Before Amanda became a Product Manager at Adobe, she was a shy girl growing up in Indonesia with big dreams. Dreams that required her to learn how to find her voice, navigate uncertainty, and reverse-engineer the life she wanted one COURAGEOUS decision at a time.<br /></p><p>In this episode of Lead Out Loud: Behind The Curtain, Amanda sits down with host Sara Anderson to share the behind-the-scenes of how she built a career rooted in resilience, adaptability, and intentional self-leadership: from navigating career pivots and new work cultures to treating complex workplace challenges like a “murder mystery.”<br /></p><p>In this episode, we explore:<br /></p><p>How reverse-engineering your daydream goals can lead to more aligned career decisions and true work-life balance</p><p>•⁠  ⁠Why taking one step back can become the move that catapults your long-term career forward</p><p>•⁠  ⁠How to treat complex workplace problems like a “murder mystery” so you can stay calm, curious, and effective</p><p>•⁠  ⁠What it looks like to lead, influence, and mentor as an Individual Contributor without needing a management title</p><p>•⁠  ⁠Actionable career advice for immigrants navigating new work environments, job markets, and cultural expectations</p><p>•⁠  ⁠How to apply agile roadmapping and the Eisenhower Matrix to your personal time management so you can avoid busywork and focus on what actually matters<br /></p><p>If you have a big vision and you know it’s going to take courage to get there you’re going to love this conversation.</p>no00:27:26The “Murder Mystery” Mindset: Reverse-Engineering Your Career & Self-Leadership with Amanda Clarissafull<![CDATA[Make the Story Epic: Courage, Relationships & Career Expansion with Nancy Easter]]>“If you’re going to tell yourself a story, make it epic.” ✨

After 17 years at Kaiser, Nancy Easter built a career rooted in growth, relationships, and intentional leadership.

In our conversation, Nancy shares the behind-the-scenes of how she has continued to evolve as a leader, step into new opportunities, and create impact from a place of authenticity.

We talk about:
• How 17 years at Kaiser helped shape her leadership foundation
• The intentional career moves that supported her growth into a Director-level role
• Why authenticity is such a powerful part of influence and change-management
• How relationship-building can strengthen your career and expand your opportunities
• The leadership lessons that come from honest reflection and lived experience
• How consistently showing up on LinkedIn has helped her build community, visibility, and connection

If you’re feeling called to supercharge your career, create more community, or step into your next level of leadership, you’re going to love this conversation.

]]>3bb4ada7-aaa1-4d34-987f-c584849994e8Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:23:33 GMT<p>“If you’re going to tell yourself a story, make it epic.” ✨<br /></p><p>After 17 years at Kaiser, Nancy Easter built a career rooted in growth, relationships, and intentional leadership.<br /></p><p>In our conversation, Nancy shares the behind-the-scenes of how she has continued to evolve as a leader, step into new opportunities, and create impact from a place of authenticity.<br /></p><p>We talk about: <br />• How 17 years at Kaiser helped shape her leadership foundation <br />• The intentional career moves that supported her growth into a Director-level role <br />• Why authenticity is such a powerful part of influence and change-management<br />• How relationship-building can strengthen your career and expand your opportunities <br />• The leadership lessons that come from honest reflection and lived experience <br />• How consistently showing up on LinkedIn has helped her build community, visibility, and connection<br /></p><p>If you’re feeling called to supercharge your career, create more community, or step into your next level of leadership, you’re going to love this conversation.</p>no00:18:52Make the Story Epic: Courage, Relationships & Career Expansion with Nancy Easterfull