S3E8 – Women Groups. Yay or Nay? w/ Yolanda Lee

Women groups—essential or overrated? In this episode of Rewrite the Rules, I sat down with Yolanda Lee, founder and CEO of Uncommon, to unpack why women leaders need spaces to connect, share, and grow. Yolanda’s journey—from navigating leadership roles in fast-growing tech companies to building a global network—proves that leadership doesn’t have to be lonely.

We dive into confidence, burnout, setting boundaries, and why women sometimes hesitate to ask for help. Are women-focused communities the key to thriving in leadership? Tune in to find out!

Discussion Topics: Women Groups. Yay or Nay?

• Why leadership can feel lonely—and how to change that
• The power of safe spaces: Do women really need them?
• The confidence trap: Are you holding yourself back?
• Do men secretly struggle with work-life balance too?
• The first signs of burnout you might be ignoring
• How to give without guilt (and stop people-pleasing)
• The hidden benefits of learning from different experiences
• Growing up as an outsider: How it shapes leadership
• Remote, hybrid, or office? The workplace battle continues
• Who do you call when you’re on the verge of burnout?
• The one rule every leader needs to rewrite

Our Guest: Yolanda Lee

Yolanda Lee is the Founder & CEO of Uncommon, a coaching community designed to help women leaders connect, grow, and thrive. With over 15 years of experience across industries—from launching retail stores in the U.S. to building a food delivery startup in West Africa—she brings a unique blend of strategic thinking, resilience, and empathy to leadership. Yolanda believes that leadership isn’t just about a job title—it’s about embracing your unique spark and using it to drive impact. Her mission? To create spaces where leaders can support each other, set boundaries, and rewrite the rules of success.