Empowering Women to Lead is a podcast dedicated to inspiring, equipping, and elevating women in leadership. Hosted by coach and speaker Ruth Easterling, each episode features real conversations with trailblazing women who are breaking barriers and leading with purpose, especially in fields where women are underrepresented, like STEM, education, and business. Whether you’re an emerging leader or seasoned professional, you’ll gain practical insight, honest encouragement, and the confidence to lead boldly and authentically.
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Empowering Women to Lead is a podcast dedicated to inspiring, equipping, and elevating women in leadership. Hosted by coach and speaker Ruth Easterling, each episode features real conversations with trailblazing women who are breaking barriers and leading with purpose, especially in fields where women are underrepresented, like STEM, education, and business. Whether you’re an emerging leader or seasoned professional, you’ll gain practical insight, honest encouragement, and the confidence to lead boldly and authentically.
In this episode, architect and entrepreneur Kristen Becker, founder of Mutuus Studio in Seattle, shares her journey from childhood challenges to building a successful, female-owned architecture practice in a male-dominated field. She reflects on how her early experiences as a dancer and teacher shaped her leadership style, especially her emphasis on communication, collaboration, and valuing diverse perspectives.
Kristen discusses the importance of mentorship, modeling a balanced life, and creating a workplace culture that acknowledges the whole person. She shares candid stories about navigating gender bias in the industry, making bold choices—like bringing her baby to a high-profile client meeting—and restructuring her business to align with her values.
Her nautical mantra, “Sailing full and by,” becomes a metaphor for pushing to the edge of your potential and embracing life’s zigzag course. Kristen’s message is clear: start before you feel ready, believe in your abilities, and design both your work and your life with intention.
Contact Kristen at contact@mutuus-studio.com
Find out more about the Purpose Journey www.rutheasterling.org/purposecoaching
Empowering Women to Lead
Empowering Women to Lead is a podcast dedicated to inspiring, equipping, and elevating women in leadership. Hosted by coach and speaker Ruth Easterling, each episode features real conversations with trailblazing women who are breaking barriers and leading with purpose, especially in fields where women are underrepresented, like STEM, education, and business. Whether you’re an emerging leader or seasoned professional, you’ll gain practical insight, honest encouragement, and the confidence to lead boldly and authentically.
