147 | [Guest] The Lies We Trade: What Women Need to Stop Believing with Kristine Delano

What if some of the biggest barriers to your confidence and calling aren’t external — but the quiet lies you’ve learned to live with?

In this rich and honest conversation, I’m joined by Kristine Delano, a former Wall Street executive turned suspense novelist and podcast host, who brings a powerful perspective on leadership, ambition, faith, and identity. After more than twenty years in high-pressure financial environments, Kristine understands firsthand the cost of striving, silence, and self-doubt — especially for women navigating demanding careers alongside family and faith.

We talk about:

• the hidden lies women in leadership often believe about confidence, worth, and ambition

• why asking questions is one of the most powerful (and overlooked) leadership skills

• navigating leadership and calling when life feels full and competing priorities pull at you

• the role of community, accountability, and networks in sustainable leadership

• how faith reshapes the way we view success, resilience, and purpose

Kristine also shares insights from her debut novel The Lies We Trade, which explores the emotional tension women face in high-stakes environments — and why stories can be such a powerful mirror for leadership growth and self-reflection.

If you’ve ever felt pressure to “have it all,” questioned your voice, or wondered whether you’re leading the right way, this episode will challenge, encourage, and deeply resonate.

More about Kristina Delano

Kristine Delano spent over twenty years navigating a career on Wall Street before trading her panoramic city view for a standing writer’s desk. She is the author of The Lies We Trade (releasing with Tyndale), host of the podcast We Talk Careers, and a speaker and strategic advisor passionate about helping women navigate leadership and calling with faith and integrity.

Connect with Kristine

• Website: kristinedelano.com
• Instagram: @kristine.delano.writer
• Facebook: @KristineDelano.Writer
• LinkedIn: @kristinedelano
• Podcast: We Talk Careers
• Substack: Wall Street Suspense

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