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Iconic Leadership with Karissa Adkins

Iconic Leadership with Karissa Adkins

Written by: Karissa Adkins
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Iconic Leadership with Karissa Adkins is a leadership podcast for women who are done chasing success, and ready to become the woman who can hold wealth, visibility, power, and legacy without self-betrayal.This show is the embodiment of a new standard of feminine leadership.
One rooted in identity.
Power.
Discipline.
And energetic sovereignty.Hosted by Karissa Adkins, Identity Engineer, Embodied Leadership Coach and creator of the Alpha Queen Activation System, this podcast is built on the Ten Universal Laws of Iconic Leadership, the foundational principles that govern how iconic women rise, lead, and create legacy-level impact.This is not motivation.
This is not hustle culture.
This is not surface-level strategy.Inside each episode, Karissa explores what it actually takes to lead at the highest level, internally and externally, including:
  • Identity reconstruction and sovereign decision-making
  • Power dynamics, money neutrality, and wealth embodiment
  • Discipline as freedom, not punishment
  • Nervous system regulation for leaders holding big visions
  • The energetic standards required to sustain influence, visibility, and success
Through unapologetic solo transmissions and soul-deep conversations with visionary founders, thought leaders, and movement-makers, this show activates the next evolution of feminine leadership.At the core of every episode are the Ten Universal Laws of Iconic Leadership, the fundamental principles that shape how iconic women think, decide, lead, and expand. These laws form the backbone of the Alpha Queen mindset, translating universal truth into embodied leadership, strategic power, and sustainable success.This is where:
  • Alpha strategy meets Queen embodiment
  • Leadership becomes identity
  • Wealth becomes neutral
  • Power becomes safe
  • And expansion becomes inevitable
Iconic women don’t rise by accident. They rise by law. By embodiment. By choice.This is leadership for women who are ready to have it all... and hold it without apology.Karissa Adkins
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Episodes
  • How We Built a Strong Marriage Without Losing Our Individual Purpose
    May 18 2026

    What does it actually take to build a strong relationship when both people are ambitious, independent, and driven?


    In this episode, we open up about what makes our relationship work—from communication and boundaries to navigating growth, pressure, and evolving roles. As a military family, a blended family, and two individuals committed to personal and professional excellence, we’ve had to learn how to operate as a true team.


    From hosting our first Rise Up: Ultimate Power Couples Experience to building our vision for what’s next, this conversation breaks down the real strategies that have helped us stay aligned without losing who we are individually.


    If you’re building something big and want a relationship that grows with you—this episode will give you a new perspective on what’s possible.


    ✨ Join the Alpha Queen Rising Community

    If you’re craving real conversations, meaningful connections, and a space where you can grow alongside other ambitious women—come join us inside Alpha Queen Rising. We host monthly networking and create opportunities for you to rise in every area of your life. https://rise.alphaqueencollective.com/aqr-community


    ✨ Ready for your next level in business and leadership?

    Book a 15-minute clarity call with me. We’ll identify the gaps holding you back from your next $100K—and map out exactly what to do next. 👉https://rise.alphaqueencollective.com/claritycall15m


    ✨ Loved this episode?

    Make sure you subscribe, leave a review, and comment your favorite part on our YouTube channel—I’d love to hear what resonated with you most.


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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Retreats Are Not Vacations—Here’s What Most Hosts Get Wrong
    May 11 2026

    So you want to run a retreat?

    You want to bring people together…

    create transformation…

    build community…

    and elevate your brand.

    I love that.


    But let’s be real for a second—

    Most people have no idea what it actually takes to run a retreat that delivers and converts.


    In this episode of Iconic Leadership, I’m breaking down the real strategy behind hosting retreats that are not only transformational—but profitable.


    Because retreats aren’t just about:

    ❌ picking a pretty location

    ❌ planning cute activities

    ❌ or filling your schedule with content


    They’re about creating an experience.

    A container.

    A journey that takes your attendees from where they are… to who they’re becoming.


    And if you don’t know how to do that?

    You’ll overschedule, undercharge, and walk away exhausted—with very little to show for it.


    In this episode, we’re diving into:

    The biggest mistakes first-time retreat hosts make (and how to avoid them)

    The difference between planning an event vs. creating a transformational experience


    How to design a retreat that actually leads to client conversion


    The mindset shifts required to lead a powerful room (not just organize one)

    And how to position your retreat as a premium, must-attend experience


    Because retreats, when done right, are one of the most powerful ways to:

    ➡️ deepen relationships

    ➡️ elevate your authority

    ➡️ and create high-level client opportunities


    This isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing it right. Because your retreat is not just an event…

    It’s a reflection of your leadership.


    ✨ Want my exact retreat blueprint?

    I created a step-by-step guide on how to plan, launch, and execute a high-converting, transformational retreat, from vision to logistics to client experience.


    👉 You have to be following me on Instagram first

    Then send me a DM with the word RETREAT to @alpha_queen_empire and I’ll send you the full ebook.


    ✨ Join the Alpha Queen Rising Community

    If you’re ready to elevate your leadership, your business, and your room—come join us inside Alpha Queen Rising. This is where ambitious women connect, grow, and rise together. https://rise.alphaqueencollective.com/aqr-community


    ✨ Ready for your next level in business and leadership?

    Book a 15-minute clarity call with me. We’ll identify what’s holding you back from your next $100K and map out your next move. 👉https://rise.alphaqueencollective.com/claritycall15m


    ✨ Loved this episode?

    Make sure you subscribe, leave a review, and comment your biggest takeaway on our YouTube channel—I want to hear what landed for you.


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    27 mins
  • Diary of a $500K Speaker (Part 3): Why Most Events Fail, and What Real Leaders Do Differently
    May 4 2026

    Let’s talk about the side of the speaking industry that no one wants to admit.

    Because here’s the truth: Events are powerful. They can create connection, transformation, and massive income. But they can also be one of the most mismanaged, overpromised, and underdelivered spaces in the industry.

    In Part 3 of this series, I’m flipping the lens.

    Not as a speaker… But as someone who has:

    ➡️ spoken on stages all over the world

    ➡️ paid to be in rooms that didn’t deliver

    ➡️ and now hosted my own event for 150 women

    Because just because you can host an event… doesn’t mean you know how to lead one.

    In this episode, we’re breaking down:

    Why so many events fail (even with big audiences and big promises)

    The truth about pay-to-play—and why it’s not the real problem

    What speakers actually need (and deserve) when they step onto a stage

    The difference between filling a room… and leading it

    Because attention doesn’t equal execution.

    And followers don’t equal results.

    This is a conversation about standards. About leadership. And about what it really takes to create an experience that not only looks good—but actually delivers.

    Because if you’re going to build the room…You better know how to own it.

    ✨ Join the Alpha Queen Rising Community If you’re ready to elevate your leadership, your visibility, and your business—come join us inside Alpha Queen Rising. This is where ambitious women connect, grow, and rise together. https://rise.alphaqueencollective.com/aqr-community

    ✨ Ready for your next level in business and leadership? Book a 15-minute clarity call with me. We’ll identify what’s holding you back from your next $100K—and map out your next move. 👉https://rise.alphaqueencollective.com/claritycall15m

    ✨ Loved this episode? Make sure you subscribe, leave a review, and comment your biggest takeaway on our YouTube channel—I want to hear what landed for you.

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    23 mins
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