The Audacity Effect | Radical confidence, reinvention & ambition for women & people ready to build audacious careers, businesses & lives

Welcome to The Audacity Effect — the unapologetic podcast for women & people who are done waiting for permission and ready to build audacious careers, businesses, and lives.

We talk female ambition, confidence, reinvention, modern womanhood, leadership, and building something bigger — even if you’re still in your 9-5, still figuring it out, or still convincing your inner critic to calm down.
We’re Jenna & Kelly — corporate escape artists in progress, accidentally-serious life strategists, and founders rewriting the rules one bold decision at a time.

Think: Self-development minus the cringe. Ambition without apology. Humor + healing + high standards.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

  • How to stop shrinking and start showing up
  • Confidence, comparison, jealousy & the real dynamics of female friendship
  • Surviving corporate culture without letting it suck out your soul
  • Second-act careers & identity pivots
  • Overcoming imposter syndrome
  • Entrepreneurship while working a full-time job
  • Building confidence, resilience & brand direction
  • Saying yes before you're "ready"
  • Real conversations about ambition, burnout, and balancing it all

There will be real tools. Real pep talks. Real chaos. And zero performative perfection. A space for high-achieving women & others to come and stop playing it small.

You don’t need more qualifications — you need more audacity.

New episodes weekly. Welcome to your bolder era.

Want more? 

Let’s chat: info@theaudacityeffect.com

Visit our website www.theaudacityeffect.com

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theaudacityeffect/

Want to advertise on our podcast? Email us at info@theaudacityeffect.com

Chloe Youtsey: Find the creator & genius behind our pod music on socials or at www.chloeyoutsey.com

Show socials: @the_audacity_effect @bodybyprosecco @jenna_kaitbenski @chloeyoutsey @little_monster_book

Episodes

Feb 17, 2026

41 min

Last week’s conversation clearly wasn’t enough.
We had way too much to talk about to fit into one episode — so we’re back with Lindsey of Her Best Self Co, eating disorder recovery coach, to go deeper into the side of disordered eating that affects the people around it.
Because eating disorders don’t just impact the person struggling — they impact partners, parents, friends, and families trying to help without making things worse.
In this follow-up episode we unpack:
Why eating disorders are underdiagnosed in men (muscle dysmorphia & “bigorexia”)
How perfectionism and high-achiever culture fuel disordered behaviors
What NOT to say to someone struggling (even with good intentions)
Why trying to “fix” someone can push them deeper into the disorder
How to support a loved one without policing food
The role of generational diet culture and parental guilt
Why recovery doesn’t mean losing your edge — it redirects it
Practical first steps if you recognize these patterns in yourself
If last week helped you understand disordered eating…this week helps you understand what to do about it.
This episode is for anyone who has ever:• loved someone struggling and felt helpless• worried recovery would change who they are• confused discipline with control• lived inside high-performance expectations
Recovery isn’t giving up control.It’s getting your life back.
🎧 Listen to Part 1 first if you haven’t — then come back here.
 
🔗 Listen to Lindsey’s podcast “Her Best Self” anywhere you get your podcasts! 
Email: info@lindseynichol.com
Instagram: @thelindseynichol
Website: https://herbestself.co
📌 If this episode resonates, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who might need to hear this 
 
🎧 New here? The Audacity Effect is bold moves, real talk, and zero permission slips—helping you build a bigger life on your terms.
WELCOME TO THE AUDACITY EFFECT
Welcome to The Audacity Effect — the unapologetic podcast for women & people who are done waiting for permission and ready to build audacious careers, businesses, and lives.
We talk female ambition, confidence, reinvention, modern womanhood, leadership, and building something bigger — even if you’re still in your 9-5, still figuring it out, or still convincing your inner critic to calm down.We’re Jenna & Kelly — corporate escape artists in progress, accidentally-serious life strategists, and founders rewriting the rules one bold decision at a time.
Think: Self-development minus the cringe. Ambition without apology. Humor + healing + high standards.
Here’s what you’ll hear:
How to stop shrinking and start showing up
Confidence, comparison, jealousy & the real dynamics of female friendship
Surviving corporate culture without letting it suck out your soul
Second-act careers & identity pivots
Overcoming imposter syndrome
Entrepreneurship while working a full-time job
Building confidence, resilience & brand direction
Saying yes before you're "ready"
Real conversations about ambition, burnout, and balancing it all
There will be real tools. Real pep talks. Real chaos. And zero performative perfection. A space for high-achieving women & others to come and stop playing it small.
You don’t need more qualifications — you need more audacity.
New episodes weekly. Welcome to your bolder era.
Want more? 
Let’s chat: info@theaudacityeffect.com
Visit our website www.theaudacityeffect.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theaudacityeffect/
Want to advertise on our podcast? Email us at info@theaudacityeffect.com
Chloe Youtsey: Find the creator & genius behind our pod music on socials or at www.chloeyoutsey.com
Show socials: @the_audacity_effect @bodybyprosecco @jenna_kaitbenski @chloeyoutsey @little_monster_book

Feb 17, 2026

41 min

Feb 10, 2026

53 min

In this episode of The Audacity Effect, we’re joined by our favorite badass friend, Lindsey Nichol, founder of Her Best Self Co. and host of the Her Best Self podcast, for an honest, unfiltered conversation about the overlap between eating disorder culture and high-performance corporate culture.
We unpack how traits often rewarded in professional environments — perfectionism, discipline, control, productivity, and “pushing through” — can quietly fuel disordered eating, over-exercise, burnout, and chronic self-criticism, especially for high-achieving women.
This conversation is for you if you:
Feel trapped in a cycle of always doing more, resting less
Use food, exercise, or productivity as a way to regain control
Wonder why “wellness” still feels exhausting
Are successful on paper but deeply tired underneath it all
We talk about:
Why rest is not a reward — it’s a requirement
The myth that eating disorders only affect thin bodies
How corporate culture can normalize disordered behaviors
Why most women with eating disorders are not underweight
The long-term physical, emotional, and relational costs of staying stuck
How to recognize when “discipline” becomes self-destruction
What recovery actually looks like for high performers
This episode was recorded during National Eating Disorder Awareness Month, making it an essential listen for anyone navigating food, body image, performance pressure, or burnout.
If you’ve ever thought “I don’t have an eating disorder, but something isn’t right” — this conversation is for you.
 
🔗 Listen to Lindsey’s podcast “Her Best Self” anywhere you get your podcasts! 
Email: info@lindseynichol.com
Instagram: @thelindseynichol
Website: https://herbestself.co
📌 If this episode resonates, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs permission to rest.
 
🎧 New here? The Audacity Effect is bold moves, real talk, and zero permission slips—helping you build a bigger life on your terms.
WELCOME TO THE AUDACITY EFFECT
Welcome to The Audacity Effect — the unapologetic podcast for women & people who are done waiting for permission and ready to build audacious careers, businesses, and lives.
We talk female ambition, confidence, reinvention, modern womanhood, leadership, and building something bigger — even if you’re still in your 9-5, still figuring it out, or still convincing your inner critic to calm down.We’re Jenna & Kelly — corporate escape artists in progress, accidentally-serious life strategists, and founders rewriting the rules one bold decision at a time.
Think: Self-development minus the cringe. Ambition without apology. Humor + healing + high standards.
Here’s what you’ll hear:
How to stop shrinking and start showing up
Confidence, comparison, jealousy & the real dynamics of female friendship
Surviving corporate culture without letting it suck out your soul
Second-act careers & identity pivots
Overcoming imposter syndrome
Entrepreneurship while working a full-time job
Building confidence, resilience & brand direction
Saying yes before you're "ready"
Real conversations about ambition, burnout, and balancing it all
There will be real tools. Real pep talks. Real chaos. And zero performative perfection. A space for high-achieving women & others to come and stop playing it small.
You don’t need more qualifications — you need more audacity.
New episodes weekly. Welcome to your bolder era.
Want more? 
Let’s chat: info@theaudacityeffect.com
Visit our website www.theaudacityeffect.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theaudacityeffect/
Want to advertise on our podcast? Email us at info@theaudacityeffect.com
Chloe Youtsey: Find the creator & genius behind our pod music on socials or at www.chloeyoutsey.com
Show socials: @the_audacity_effect @bodybyprosecco @jenna_kaitbenski @chloeyoutsey @little_monster_book

Feb 10, 2026

53 min

Feb 3, 2026

38 min

In this episode of The Audacity Effect, Kelly and Jenna unpack a question that has quietly taken over group chats, nightstands, and BookTok feeds everywhere:Why are so many people obsessed with romantasy right now?
From dragons and magical bonding to morally gray love interests and suspiciously attractive immortal beings (yes, some of them are a little animal-adjacent), fantasy romance has become a go-to escape for people across the board — not just “readers,” and definitely not just one type of person.
Under the jokes, there’s real psychology at play. We break down why romantasy works so well in stressful seasons of life, using concepts like narrative transportation, cognitive load, emotional regulation, and attachment theory — and why these stories feel comforting, immersive, and oddly restorative when real life feels heavy or overstimulating.
We also give a non-spoiler overview of what people mean when they reference books like Fourth Wing and A Court of Thorns and Roses, and yes — we talk about the elephant in the room: why the royal fae are kind of feral. No shame. Just curiosity. And science.
In this episode:
Why fantasy romance is everywhere right now
How immersive stories help regulate stress and mental overload
Emotional intensity without emotional labor
Identity, agency, and desire in women-centered storytelling
Why escapism isn’t avoidance — it’s sometimes survival
Dragons, danger, and the deeply unserious things we take very seriously
If you’ve ever said “I just need something fun to read” and ended up emotionally invested in a magical world instead — this episode is for you.
 
🎧 New here? The Audacity Effect is bold moves, real talk, and zero permission slips—helping you build a bigger life on your terms.
WELCOME TO THE AUDACITY EFFECT
Welcome to The Audacity Effect — the unapologetic podcast for women & people who are done waiting for permission and ready to build audacious careers, businesses, and lives.
We talk female ambition, confidence, reinvention, modern womanhood, leadership, and building something bigger — even if you’re still in your 9-5, still figuring it out, or still convincing your inner critic to calm down.We’re Jenna & Kelly — corporate escape artists in progress, accidentally-serious life strategists, and founders rewriting the rules one bold decision at a time.
Think: Self-development minus the cringe. Ambition without apology. Humor + healing + high standards.
Here’s what you’ll hear:
How to stop shrinking and start showing up
Confidence, comparison, jealousy & the real dynamics of female friendship
Surviving corporate culture without letting it suck out your soul
Second-act careers & identity pivots
Overcoming imposter syndrome
Entrepreneurship while working a full-time job
Building confidence, resilience & brand direction
Saying yes before you're "ready"
Real conversations about ambition, burnout, and balancing it all
There will be real tools. Real pep talks. Real chaos. And zero performative perfection. A space for high-achieving women & others to come and stop playing it small.
You don’t need more qualifications — you need more audacity.
New episodes weekly. Welcome to your bolder era.
Want more? 
Let’s chat: info@theaudacityeffect.com
Visit our website www.theaudacityeffect.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theaudacityeffect/
Want to advertise on our podcast? Email us at info@theaudacityeffect.com
Chloe Youtsey: Find the creator & genius behind our pod music on socials or at www.chloeyoutsey.com
Show socials: @the_audacity_effect @bodybyprosecco @jenna_kaitbenski @chloeyoutsey @little_monster_book

Feb 3, 2026

38 min

Jan 27, 2026

41 min

In this episode of The Audacity Effect, Jenna and Kelly are doing what they do best: talking books, spiraling a little, and accidentally unpacking life.
We share books that genuinely changed the way we think, including Loving Frank (and the real-life double standards that come with women choosing themselves), The Shack (faith, grief, and rethinking what you were taught), and Untamed(the permission slip to stop performing and start listening to yourself). We also shout out The Yellow Wallpaper—a classic short story that still hits hard when it comes to women, mental health, and autonomy.
Then we pivot into what we’re reading right now (including Red Rising) and why certain stories become the ones you carry for years. Expect: honest takes, a little sarcasm, big themes, and plenty of “wait…same.”
In this episode:
Books that changed our lives (and why)
Women choosing themselves + the consequences no one warns you about
Faith, grief, identity, and the “permission” theme in powerful stories
Literary rabbit holes: The Yellow Wallpaper and women’s autonomy
What we’re currently reading + listener recommendations
Tell us what you’re reading right now—and if any book has ever cracked your brain open in the best way.
🎧 New here? The Audacity Effect is bold moves, real talk, and zero permission slips—helping you build a bigger life on your terms.
WELCOME TO THE AUDACITY EFFECT
Welcome to The Audacity Effect — the unapologetic podcast for women & people who are done waiting for permission and ready to build audacious careers, businesses, and lives.
We talk female ambition, confidence, reinvention, modern womanhood, leadership, and building something bigger — even if you’re still in your 9-5, still figuring it out, or still convincing your inner critic to calm down.We’re Jenna & Kelly — corporate escape artists in progress, accidentally-serious life strategists, and founders rewriting the rules one bold decision at a time.
Think: Self-development minus the cringe. Ambition without apology. Humor + healing + high standards.
Here’s what you’ll hear:
How to stop shrinking and start showing up
Confidence, comparison, jealousy & the real dynamics of female friendship
Surviving corporate culture without letting it suck out your soul
Second-act careers & identity pivots
Overcoming imposter syndrome
Entrepreneurship while working a full-time job
Building confidence, resilience & brand direction
Saying yes before you're "ready"
Real conversations about ambition, burnout, and balancing it all
There will be real tools. Real pep talks. Real chaos. And zero performative perfection. A space for high-achieving women & others to come and stop playing it small.
You don’t need more qualifications — you need more audacity.
New episodes weekly. Welcome to your bolder era.
Want more? 
Let’s chat: info@theaudacityeffect.com
Visit our website www.theaudacityeffect.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theaudacityeffect/
Want to advertise on our podcast? Email us at info@theaudacityeffect.com
Chloe Youtsey: Find the creator & genius behind our pod music on socials or at www.chloeyoutsey.com
Show socials: @the_audacity_effect @bodybyprosecco @jenna_kaitbenski @chloeyoutsey @little_monster_book
 

Jan 27, 2026

41 min

Jan 20, 2026

40 min

You’re capable. Dependable. Successful on paper.So why do you feel stuck?
In this episode of The Audacity Effect, Jenna and Kelly talk about a rarely discussed experience among high performers: being good at a lot of things but fulfilled by none of them.
This isn’t burnout. It’s not failure. It’s the competence trap—when reliability turns into obligation, and success becomes a cage.
We unpack:
Why high achievers struggle most to make changes
The difference between restlessness and dissatisfaction
How being “the dependable one” quietly costs you fulfillment
Why gratitude and ambition can coexist
How to start making micro changes when you don’t know what the big change is yet
If you’ve ever thought, “Nothing is wrong… so why does this still feel wrong?” — this episode is for you.
Because just because you’re good at something doesn’t mean it gets to keep you forever.
 
🎧 New here? The Audacity Effect is bold moves, real talk, and zero permission slips—helping you build a bigger life on your terms.
WELCOME TO THE AUDACITY EFFECT
Welcome to The Audacity Effect — the unapologetic podcast for women & people who are done waiting for permission and ready to build audacious careers, businesses, and lives.
We talk female ambition, confidence, reinvention, modern womanhood, leadership, and building something bigger — even if you’re still in your 9-5, still figuring it out, or still convincing your inner critic to calm down.We’re Jenna & Kelly — corporate escape artists in progress, accidentally-serious life strategists, and founders rewriting the rules one bold decision at a time.
Think: Self-development minus the cringe. Ambition without apology. Humor + healing + high standards.
Here’s what you’ll hear:
How to stop shrinking and start showing up
Confidence, comparison, jealousy & the real dynamics of female friendship
Surviving corporate culture without letting it suck out your soul
Second-act careers & identity pivots
Overcoming imposter syndrome
Entrepreneurship while working a full-time job
Building confidence, resilience & brand direction
Saying yes before you're "ready"
Real conversations about ambition, burnout, and balancing it all
There will be real tools. Real pep talks. Real chaos. And zero performative perfection. A space for high-achieving women & others to come and stop playing it small.
You don’t need more qualifications — you need more audacity.
New episodes weekly. Welcome to your bolder era.
Want more? 
Let’s chat: info@theaudacityeffect.com
Visit our website www.theaudacityeffect.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theaudacityeffect/
Want to advertise on our podcast? Email us at info@theaudacityeffect.com
Chloe Youtsey: Find the creator & genius behind our pod music on socials or at www.chloeyoutsey.com
Show socials: @the_audacity_effect @bodybyprosecco @jenna_kaitbenski @chloeyoutsey @little_monster_book
 

Jan 20, 2026

40 min

Jan 13, 2026

57 min

Perimenopause isn’t a personality change, a discipline problem, or “just stress.”It’s a biological transition—and most women are wildly underprepared for what it actually does to their bodies.
In this episode of the pod, we’re breaking down the perimenopause effect: the hormonal shifts no one talks about, why symptoms like anxiety, poor sleep, weight changes, low libido, brain fog, and mood swings happen, and how often women are dismissed instead of treated.
We cover:
What perimenopause actually is (and why it feels so chaotic)
What symptoms are common vs what deserves medical attention
Why “just eat less” and “women just aren’t into sex” are lazy, harmful myths
How hormones, sleep, stress, and training intersect during this phase
Evidence-based support options—including hormone therapy, non-hormonal treatments, and smarter lifestyle shifts
This is not a “power through it” episode.It’s a you’re not failing—your body is changing conversation.
If you’ve been wondering why things suddenly feel harder—and why no one warned you—this episode is for you.
 
🎧 New here? The Audacity Effect is bold moves, real talk, and zero permission slips—helping you build a bigger life on your terms.
WELCOME TO THE AUDACITY EFFECT
Welcome to The Audacity Effect — the unapologetic podcast for women & people who are done waiting for permission and ready to build audacious careers, businesses, and lives.
We talk female ambition, confidence, reinvention, modern womanhood, leadership, and building something bigger — even if you’re still in your 9-5, still figuring it out, or still convincing your inner critic to calm down.We’re Jenna & Kelly — corporate escape artists in progress, accidentally-serious life strategists, and founders rewriting the rules one bold decision at a time.
Think: Self-development minus the cringe. Ambition without apology. Humor + healing + high standards.
Here’s what you’ll hear:
How to stop shrinking and start showing up
Confidence, comparison, jealousy & the real dynamics of female friendship
Surviving corporate culture without letting it suck out your soul
Second-act careers & identity pivots
Overcoming imposter syndrome
Entrepreneurship while working a full-time job
Building confidence, resilience & brand direction
Saying yes before you're "ready"
Real conversations about ambition, burnout, and balancing it all
There will be real tools. Real pep talks. Real chaos. And zero performative perfection. A space for high-achieving women & others to come and stop playing it small.
You don’t need more qualifications — you need more audacity.
New episodes weekly. Welcome to your bolder era.
Want more? 
Let’s chat: info@theaudacityeffect.com
Visit our website www.theaudacityeffect.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theaudacityeffect/
Want to advertise on our podcast? Email us at info@theaudacityeffect.com
Chloe Youtsey: Find the creator & genius behind our pod music on socials or at www.chloeyoutsey.com
Show socials: @the_audacity_effect @bodybyprosecco @jenna_kaitbenski @chloeyoutsey @little_monster_book
 

Jan 13, 2026

57 min

Jan 6, 2026

52 min

If you feel like you’re always behind—even when nothing is actually on fire—this episode is for you.
In this conversation, Jenna and Kelly unpack the difference between ambition and urgency, and why so many high-functioning, capable people live in a constant state of “go.” Spoiler: urgency isn’t a personality trait—it’s a nervous system pattern.
We talk about how chronic urgency develops, how it disguises itself as productivity, and why willpower alone won’t fix it. Most importantly, we share practical, real-life tools for nervous system regulation you can use immediately—without quitting your job, abandoning your goals, or becoming a different person.
This episode is about learning how to move forward without panic—and why regulated ambition is actually more sustainable than hustle.
In this episode:
Why urgency feels normal (and why it isn’t)
How productivity can mask dysregulation
The difference between ambition and survival mode
Signs your nervous system is driving your decisions
Simple, practical regulation tools that actually work
Why slowing down doesn’t make you lazy—it makes you effective
How to build momentum without burning out
 
🎧 New here? The Audacity Effect is bold moves, real talk, and zero permission slips—helping you build a bigger life on your terms.
WELCOME TO THE AUDACITY EFFECT
Welcome to The Audacity Effect — the unapologetic podcast for women & people who are done waiting for permission and ready to build audacious careers, businesses, and lives.
We talk female ambition, confidence, reinvention, modern womanhood, leadership, and building something bigger — even if you’re still in your 9-5, still figuring it out, or still convincing your inner critic to calm down.We’re Jenna & Kelly — corporate escape artists in progress, accidentally-serious life strategists, and founders rewriting the rules one bold decision at a time.
Think: Self-development minus the cringe. Ambition without apology. Humor + healing + high standards.
Here’s what you’ll hear:
How to stop shrinking and start showing up
Confidence, comparison, jealousy & the real dynamics of female friendship
Surviving corporate culture without letting it suck out your soul
Second-act careers & identity pivots
Overcoming imposter syndrome
Entrepreneurship while working a full-time job
Building confidence, resilience & brand direction
Saying yes before you're "ready"
Real conversations about ambition, burnout, and balancing it all
There will be real tools. Real pep talks. Real chaos. And zero performative perfection. A space for high-achieving women & others to come and stop playing it small.
You don’t need more qualifications — you need more audacity.
New episodes weekly. Welcome to your bolder era.
Want more? 
Let’s chat: info@theaudacityeffect.com
Visit our website www.theaudacityeffect.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theaudacityeffect/
Want to advertise on our podcast? Email us at info@theaudacityeffect.com
Chloe Youtsey: Find the creator & genius behind our pod music on socials or at www.chloeyoutsey.com
Show socials: @the_audacity_effect @bodybyprosecco @jenna_kaitbenski @chloeyoutsey @little_monster_book
 

Jan 6, 2026

52 min

Dec 30, 2025

36 min

It’s the weird “what day is it?” week between Christmas and New Year’s—and we’re using it exactly how it should be used: to reflect.
In this end-of-year wrap episode, Jenna and Kelly talk through what 2025 actually felt like (spoiler: a lot of rest, nervous system regulation, and learning to trust ourselves). We share what we’re leaving behind, what we’re proud of, what we’re carrying into 2026, and the words/themes guiding the next season—without turning it into a highlight reel or a hustle pep talk.
If you’ve been craving a quieter kind of growth, this one will feel like a deep exhale.
In this episode:
The “Twilight Zone” week between Christmas + New Year’s
Rest as an active, intentional choice (not laziness)
Listening to intuition and getting unapologetic about it
Letting go of over-explaining, guilt, and measuring worth by output
Body trust, movement, and healing your relationship with “rest days”
The proud moments you forget until you slow down (and yes—driving a 26-ft horse trailer counts)
Why you should use your PTO like you use your health insurance
Your 2026 word/theme: momentum, intuition, and trusting your pace
Question for you: What are you leaving behind? What are you proud of? What’s your word for 2026?
 
🎧 New here? The Audacity Effect is bold moves, real talk, and zero permission slips—helping you build a bigger life on your terms.
WELCOME TO THE AUDACITY EFFECT
Welcome to The Audacity Effect — the unapologetic podcast for women & people who are done waiting for permission and ready to build audacious careers, businesses, and lives.
We talk female ambition, confidence, reinvention, modern womanhood, leadership, and building something bigger — even if you’re still in your 9-5, still figuring it out, or still convincing your inner critic to calm down.We’re Jenna & Kelly — corporate escape artists in progress, accidentally-serious life strategists, and founders rewriting the rules one bold decision at a time.
Think: Self-development minus the cringe. Ambition without apology. Humor + healing + high standards.
Here’s what you’ll hear:
How to stop shrinking and start showing up
Confidence, comparison, jealousy & the real dynamics of female friendship
Surviving corporate culture without letting it suck out your soul
Second-act careers & identity pivots
Overcoming imposter syndrome
Entrepreneurship while working a full-time job
Building confidence, resilience & brand direction
Saying yes before you're "ready"
Real conversations about ambition, burnout, and balancing it all
There will be real tools. Real pep talks. Real chaos. And zero performative perfection. A space for high-achieving women & others to come and stop playing it small.
You don’t need more qualifications — you need more audacity.
New episodes weekly. Welcome to your bolder era.
Want more? 
Let’s chat: info@theaudacityeffect.com
Visit our website www.theaudacityeffect.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theaudacityeffect/
Want to advertise on our podcast? Email us at info@theaudacityeffect.com
Chloe Youtsey: Find the creator & genius behind our pod music on socials or at www.chloeyoutsey.com
Show socials: @the_audacity_effect @bodybyprosecco @jenna_kaitbenski @chloeyoutsey @little_monster_book

Dec 30, 2025

36 min

Dec 23, 2025

43 min

In this episode of The Audacity Effect, Kelly and Jenna dig into what it really takes to reinvent yourself—at work and at home—when people have you boxed into a role that no longer fits.
If you’ve been labeled “the quiet one,” “the helper,” “the note-taker,” “the reliable support,” or the family member who always falls back into the same old dynamics… this one’s for you. They talk about how you get pigeonholed, why it happens, and the uncomfortable truth: sometimes you have to own the part you played in it—so you can change it.
You’ll get practical, real-world strategies for becoming more visible, speaking up in meetings (even around loud personalities), getting out of over-explaining and apologizing, and setting boundaries without a 10-minute justification. Plus: phrases you can steal, ways to handle “you’ve changed,” and how to know when it’s time to stop trying to evolve in the same environment—and start fresh somewhere new.
Expect corporate reality, family dynamics, and the usual sarcasm—because growth is hard, and we’re not doing it quietly.
Topics covered:
Reinventing yourself at work (from support role to leadership)
How “capable without visible” keeps you behind the scenes
Pigeonholing, people-pleasing, and fear-based shrinking
How to speak up in meetings (without becoming someone you’re not)
Stop over-explaining: boundaries, “no,” and being unavailable
What to do when leadership resists your growth
When it’s time to leave and reinvent yourself elsewhere
🎧 New here? The Audacity Effect is bold moves, real talk, and zero permission slips—helping you build a bigger life on your terms.
WELCOME TO THE AUDACITY EFFECT
Welcome to The Audacity Effect — the unapologetic podcast for women & people who are done waiting for permission and ready to build audacious careers, businesses, and lives.
We talk female ambition, confidence, reinvention, modern womanhood, leadership, and building something bigger — even if you’re still in your 9-5, still figuring it out, or still convincing your inner critic to calm down.We’re Jenna & Kelly — corporate escape artists in progress, accidentally-serious life strategists, and founders rewriting the rules one bold decision at a time.
Think: Self-development minus the cringe. Ambition without apology. Humor + healing + high standards.
Here’s what you’ll hear:
How to stop shrinking and start showing up
Confidence, comparison, jealousy & the real dynamics of female friendship
Surviving corporate culture without letting it suck out your soul
Second-act careers & identity pivots
Overcoming imposter syndrome
Entrepreneurship while working a full-time job
Building confidence, resilience & brand direction
Saying yes before you're "ready"
Real conversations about ambition, burnout, and balancing it all
There will be real tools. Real pep talks. Real chaos. And zero performative perfection. A space for high-achieving women & others to come and stop playing it small.
You don’t need more qualifications — you need more audacity.
New episodes weekly. Welcome to your bolder era.
Want more? 
Let’s chat: info@theaudacityeffect.com
Visit our website www.theaudacityeffect.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theaudacityeffect/
Want to advertise on our podcast? Email us at info@theaudacityeffect.com
Chloe Youtsey: Find the creator & genius behind our pod music on socials or at www.chloeyoutsey.com
Show socials: @the_audacity_effect @bodybyprosecco @jenna_kaitbenski @chloeyoutsey @little_monster_book

Dec 23, 2025

43 min

Dec 16, 2025

31 min

Ya'll. We're keeping it real like always and admitting that the holiday season and frozen farms and pipes got our goats - yep, we didn't have an AC worthy new episode to share this week. So in honor of New Years and the accompanying resolutions, we're re-sharing our very first episode as a good reminder to check your WHY. And we PROMISE to bring you the juiciest batch of episodes next week like usual! 
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Welcome to The Audacity Effect, where hosts Kelly and Jenna share their journeys of moving from secure corporate paths to embracing bold, new adventures. This episode dives into their personal stories of evolving career choices, the courage to say 'no' to societal expectations, and the transformational power of knowing your 'why'. Whether it's starting anew, pursuing passions, or finding humor in life's audacious moments, Jenna and Kelly offer relatable anecdotes and strategies to inspire listeners to live on their own terms. Join the conversation, explore your potential, and ignite a spark of boldness in your life. Ready to get audacious?
Listen as they discuss overcoming fears, setting new intentions, and why sometimes leaving comfort zones leads to the most rewarding experiences. Hint: it's not facilitating small talk with people while waxing their parts, but it may involve positions such as Residential Disposal Solutions Architect (aka a garbageman) or Director of Domestic Aquatic Infrastructure and Waste Management Solutions (aka a plumber). 
With a blend of humor and insightful conversations, this episode is a guide to discovering the freedom in saying no to what's not serving you and yes to the path that aligns with your true self. Don't miss out on the laughter, eye rolls, and the little nuggets of wisdom that could change your perspective. Get ready to be inspired!
WELCOME TO THE AUDACITY EFFECT
Welcome to The Audacity Effect — the unapologetic podcast for women & people who are done waiting for permission and ready to build audacious careers, businesses, and lives.
We talk female ambition, confidence, reinvention, modern womanhood, leadership, and building something bigger — even if you’re still in your 9-5, still figuring it out, or still convincing your inner critic to calm down.We’re Jenna & Kelly — corporate escape artists in progress, accidentally-serious life strategists, and founders rewriting the rules one bold decision at a time.
Think: Self-development minus the cringe. Ambition without apology. Humor + healing + high standards.
Here’s what you’ll hear:
How to stop shrinking and start showing up
Confidence, comparison, jealousy & the real dynamics of female friendship
Surviving corporate culture without letting it suck out your soul
Second-act careers & identity pivots
Overcoming imposter syndrome
Entrepreneurship while working a full-time job
Building confidence, resilience & brand direction
Saying yes before you're "ready"
Real conversations about ambition, burnout, and balancing it all
There will be real tools. Real pep talks. Real chaos. And zero performative perfection. A space for high-achieving women & others to come and stop playing it small.
You don’t need more qualifications — you need more audacity.
New episodes weekly. Welcome to your bolder era.
Want more? 
Let’s chat: info@theaudacityeffect.com
Visit our website www.theaudacityeffect.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theaudacityeffect/
Want to advertise on our podcast? Email us at info@theaudacityeffect.com
Chloe Youtsey: Find the creator & genius behind our pod music on socials or at www.chloeyoutsey.com
Show socials: @the_audacity_effect @bodybyprosecco @jenna_kaitbenski @chloeyoutsey @little_monster_book

Dec 16, 2025

31 min

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