Voices, Values & Standing Your Ground: Choosing Integrity with Maureen Leshem

Leadership isn’t about placement at the top of a hierarchy. It’s about knowing your values and choosing integrity at each step. In this episode of She Has The Audacity, I’m joined by Maureen Leshem, community leader and founder of the 482 Collective, for a compelling conversation about principled leadership, hard choices, and what it takes to speak up when staying silent might be easier.  Maureen shares the origin story of the 482 Collective, a grassroots initiative she built in response to the ways her community was failing women and families in crisis. And when she realized the spaces she once trusted no longer felt safe for Jewish women, she made the difficult decision to walk away from it all. Together we talk about: ✨ How Maureen built a grassroots organization rooted in dignity-first care ✨ The internal reckoning that led her to step away from the community she helped build ✨ What accountability looks like in real time—and why it’s often uncomfortable ✨ Why values-based leadership is about what you do when no one’s watching ✨ How clarity, even when painful, can be the most powerful guide forward Maureen’s story is a reminder that you can lead with both heart and strength—and that walking away is sometimes the most powerful step forward. Connect with Maureen Leshem: Instagram: @maureen_loeshem This episode is a reminder that leadership isn’t just about building—it’s about knowing when to let go. It’s about listening closely, acting boldly, and holding true to what matters most.   ✨ WORK WITH CHANA ROSS! ✨   Are you an ambitious woman who is a leader at work, at home or in the community and you are looking for support with overcoming perfectionism, determining your next right step, overcoming self-doubt and learning to advocate for yourself and fall in love with the next version of you? Chana can help you anywhere in the world through coaching. Visit chanaross.com to learn more.   Download Chana’s FREE Time Audit Guide to start creating more time and freedom in your life today! – chanaross.com/timeaudit