Send us a text📝 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 leadersWhy horses are powerful mirrors for how we show up in life and leadershipThe deeply healing and intuitive connection between women and horsesAnd 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 intelligenceWhy authenticity beats perfection every timeWhat it feels like to lose… and come back strongerHow 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.👉 Link to Join Us🎥 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” welcome06:45 – Growing up with horses (and surviving Alberta winters)13:20 – Lessons in discipline, heartbreak, and winning27:50 – Saddlebred history & battle moves on horseback36:00 – The healing power of horses & emotional attunement48:10 – Flying horses, million-dollar show rings & Louisville1:08:15 – From failure to world champion: Melissa’s comeback story1:16:00 – A sneak peek at the Leadership + Horse Whispering Retreat1:24:00 – Why this experience will shift how you lead foreverConnect with your Host, Elaine Williams:Check out Captivate the Mic Podcast on Elaine's YouTube ChannelCheck out the Captivate the Crowd WebsiteFollow Elaine on Social- LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTokWant to schedule a free chat with Elaine? Click here to book a zoom date!

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