The Unapologetic Edge with Dr. Shans

The Unapologetic Edge with Dr. Shans

Hosted by: Dr. Shannan Simms

The Unapologetic EDGE with Dr. Shannan Simms is the podcast for bold women leaders ready to show up, stand out, and own their careers. With 20+ years of coaching experience, Dr. Shannan delivers real-talk on...

Episodes

Ep. #18 – You’re Not Stuck—You’ve Outgrown the Old Playbook: How to Reclaim Your Career Momentum

Season #2

In Episode 18 of The Unapologetic EDGE™, Dr. Shans dives into what so many high-achieving women are feeling right now—but struggling to name: stalled momentum. You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’ve just outgrown...
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Ep#17: The Invisible Load – Why Women in Leadership Are Carrying More (and How to Shift the Weight)

Season #2 Episode #17

Time: 26:00 In Episode 17 of The Unapologetic EDGE, Dr. Shans unpacks a reality every woman in leadership knows but rarely talks about: the Invisible Load—the unspoken mental, emotional, and cognitive weight that...
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Ep. #16 Ditch Perfectionism: How to Lead Boldly and Let Progress Beat Perfect

Season #2 Episode #16

Time: 14:54 In Episode 16 of The Unapologetic EDGE, Dr. Shans dives into a challenging topic for women leaders: Perfectionism. If you’ve ever felt like you have to be flawless just to be seen as competent, this...
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Ep. #15 Breaking Up with Busy: How to Focus on What Actually Matters

Season #2 Episode #15

Time: 13:14 In Episode 15 of The Unapologetic EDGE, Dr. Shans dives into a transformative concept for women leaders: The Strategic Pause. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by endless to-do lists or stuck in a cycle of...
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Ep. #14 Safe to Speak, Safe to Lead: How Trust Transforms Your Leadership

Season #2 Episode #14

Time: 18:41 In Episode 14 of The Unapologetic EDGE, Dr. Shans dives into a game-changing topic for women leaders: trust. If you’ve ever felt hesitant to speak up, guarded in meetings, or like you’re constantly bracing...
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Ep. #13 Imposter Syndrome is Lying to You: Here’s How to Shut It Down

Season #2 Episode #13

Time: 21:38 In Episode 13 of The Unapologetic EDGE, Dr. Shans tackles a powerful topic for women leaders: Imposter Syndrome. If you’ve ever questioned your success or felt like you don’t belong, this episode is...
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Ep. #12: Why Your Hard Work Isn’t Getting Noticed

Season #2 Episode #12

Time: 10:15 In Episode 12 of The Unapologetic EDGE, Dr. Shans takes on a critical challenge for women leaders: Visibility and Recognition. If you’ve ever felt like your hard work is going unnoticed, this episode is...
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