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Unbridled Leadership: Elite Equestrian Secrets for Winning in Business
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📝 SHOW NOTES:
In this heartfelt and wildly inspiring episode of Captivate the Mic, Elaine sits down with her brilliant, badass cousin Melissa Williams—a 10-time world champion equestrian, ranch owner, and lifelong horse whisperer.
Melissa shares jaw-dropping stories from the show ring (think Olympic-level Saddlebreds and flying horses on “Air Force One” 🐴✈️), growing up with horses in Canada, and what it really takes to compete—and win—at the highest levels.
But this conversation is more than trophies and ribbons.
It’s about:
- How the messiest moments shape the strongest leaders
- Why horses are powerful mirrors for how we show up in life and leadership
- The deeply healing and intuitive connection between women and horses
- And the incredible leadership retreat Elaine and Melissa are co-hosting in May!
Together, they’re bringing their wisdom, humor, and heart to a transformational 4-day retreat for women leaders ready to step into deeper authenticity, clarity, and power—guided by horses, nature, and their own embodied presence.
✨ This episode is for you if you’ve ever wondered:
- What horses can teach us about leadership and emotional intelligence
- Why authenticity beats perfection every time
- What it feels like to lose… and come back stronger
- How to lead from your presence—not your performance
📅 Interested in the retreat?
It’s happening May 7-10, 2025 at Melissa’s breathtaking ranch in California.
🌄 Horses. Leadership. Nervous system resets. Real transformation.
🎥 Watch for Q&As and sneak peeks on YouTube and social
🐎 Connect with Melissa:
Want to know more about Melissa, her ranch, or her powerhouse real estate and production work? Check the links in the show notes below.
🧲 P.S. If you’re an expert who knows you need to be more visible—especially on video—Elaine can help you create short, powerful content that captivates and converts. Let’s chat!
📌 Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & Melissa’s hilarious “no pressure” welcome
06:45 – Growing up with horses (and surviving Alberta winters)
13:20 – Lessons in discipline, heartbreak, and winning
27:50 – Saddlebred history & battle moves on horseback
36:00 – The healing power of horses & emotional attunement
48:10 – Flying horses, million-dollar show rings & Louisville
1:08:15 – From failure to world champion: Melissa’s comeback story
1:16:00 – A sneak peek at the Leadership + Horse Whispering Retreat
1:24:00 – Why this experience will shift how you lead forever
Connect with your Host, Elaine Williams:
Check out Captivate the Mic Podcast on Elaine's YouTube Channel
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