You followed the “right” path—career growth, leadership roles, meaningful work—and still, something feels off. The ambition that once fueled you now feels heavier, especially as your choices start impacting the people you love. And suddenly, the question isn’t just “What’s next?”… it’s 'Do I even want what I once worked so hard for?”

In this intimate and honest conversation, Lis Best sits down with Amber Stryker, founder and CEO of Bespoke ESG, to explore what it really looks like to reimagine ambition as you grow and evolve.

Amber shares the messy middle of building a business, charting a new path, and learning to ask: What do I want now? What do I want to try?

Together, they unpack how to let go of definitions of success that don’t serve us, lean on a human support system, honor “quiet progress,” and trust that your choices don’t have to be forever.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that growth isn’t always loud—sometimes it’s quiet, steady, and only truly visible in hindsight.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or on your favorite podcast platform.

Episode Outline:

• [00:03] Why doing the thing you “said you’d never do” can unlock a new identity
• [00:06] How to rethink ambition when your priorities shift (career, family, life)
• [17:58] The power of asking “What do I want now?”—and letting go of past ambitions
• [26:40] What starting a business really looks like (including doubt, pivots, and post-it reminders)
• [31:47] How to navigate uncertainty without losing yourself—and why support systems matter
• [42:16] The idea of “quiet progress” and how to recognize wins even when they don’t feel big

Connect with Us:

• Lis Best's website
• Learn more about the Girls Club Collective
• Connect with Girls Club Collective and Lis Best on LinkedIn
• Join the next GCC Community Power Hour
• Inquire about coaching with Lis

Follow along with Amber Stryker and Bespoke ESG:

• Amber’s Linkedin
• Bespoke ESG on LinkedIn
• Bespoke ESG website and newsletter sign-up

This episode was post-produced and edited by Yanina Mora.

The intro and outro music was created and produced by Daniel Mark.

About Lis:

Lis Best is an executive coach for impact leaders, founder of the Girls Club Collective, and host of the Women Changing the World podcast.

Since launching her business in 2020, Lis has helped hundreds of leaders navigate ESG and sustainability careers, launch heart-centered businesses, and become more effective change agents.

In this episode, Lis Best sits down with Erin Byrne to explore the deeply personal and powerful concept of “enoughness.”

In a world that constantly asks us to do more, be more, and achieve more, it’s easy to lose sight of what enough even feels like. The pressure to keep up can quietly turn into burnout, self-doubt, or a lingering sense that no matter what we accomplish, it’s never quite sufficient.

From corporate burnout to redefining identity and impact, Erin shares how learning to feel—and define—“enough” can unlock clarity, purpose, and meaningful action.

Together, they unpack how embracing enoughness can help you show up more fully in your work, parenting, and the world and create space for the impact that actually matters.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or on your favorite podcast platform.

Episode Outline:

• [00:03] Erin’s journey from corporate leadership burnout to redefining her identity beyond her job title
• [00:09] What “enoughness” really means—and why it’s rooted in contentment, purpose, and confidence
• [00:11] How early experiences can shape our belief systems around not feeling “good enough.”
• [00:15] Practical ways to cultivate enoughness through reflection, self-awareness, and community
• [00:21] Why small actions matter—and how to take meaningful impact without burning out

Connect with Us:

• Lis Best's website
• Learn more about the Girls Club Collective
• Connect with Girls Club Collective and Lis Best on LinkedIn
• Join the next GCC Community Power Hour
• Inquire about coaching with Lis

Erin Byrne Info:

• Linkedin
• Consulting website
• Enoughness website

This episode was post-produced and edited by Yanina Mora.

The intro and outro music was created and produced by Daniel Mark.

About Lis:

Lis Best is an executive coach for impact leaders, founder of the Girls Club Collective, and host of the Women Changing the World podcast.

Since launching her business in 2020, Lis has helped hundreds of leaders navigate ESG and sustainability careers, launch heart-centered businesses, and become more effective change agents

In this conversation, Lis Best sits down with Danielle Azoulay for an honest and expansive look at what it means to evolve—not just a business, but yourself—through uncertainty, pivots, and growth.

From navigating an in-house sustainability career to launching and reimagining a company without a perfect plan, Danielle shares the behind-the-scenes reality of entrepreneurship that we don’t often hear about.

Together, they explore how self-trust, community, experimentation, iteration, and a willingness to embrace uncertainty can become powerful tools for creating impact in both business and life.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or on your favorite podcast platform.

Episode Outline:

• [05:51] How Danielle’s early life experiences shaped her path into sustainability and impact work
• [14:00] Why “just start messy” is the key to building a business that actually works
• [20:39] The challenges of the 3-year business mark—and how to evolve beyond your network
• [31:47] How to build self-trust as an entrepreneur (especially when it feels uncomfortable)
• [37:43] Why the future of some impact work is shifting from data to culture change—and what that means for you

Danielle Azoulay’s info:

Linkedin

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Connect with Us:

• Lis Best's website
• Learn more about the Girls Club Collective
• Connect with Girls Club Collective and Lis Best on LinkedIn
• Join the next GCC Community Power Hour
• Inquire about coaching with Lis

About Lis:

Lis Best is an executive coach for impact leaders, founder of the Girls Club Collective, and host of the Women Changing the World podcast.

Since launching her business in 2020, Lis has helped hundreds of leaders navigate ESG and sustainability careers, launch heart-centered businesses, and become more effective change agents.