Confidently You: Women in Leadership

Hosted by Rebecca Malotke-Meslin & Lynne Macziewski

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EMA's latest podcast is Confidently You: Women in Leadership, designed to support women working in independent schools who are or want to become leaders. The podcast is hosted by Lynne Macziewski from The Baldwin School and Rebecca Malotke-Meslin of Pleasantly Aggressive Coaching & Consulting. We engage in thoughtful discussions about our experiences as women leaders to demystify the path to leadership and provide valuable resources in our field.

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March 26, 2026Episode 536 min

Powerful Women & Real Friendships

On this episode of Confidently You, we have not one, not two, but three Heads of School joining us: Dr. Laura Hotchkiss, Head of School at Academy of Notre Dame de Namur (PA) Sally Keidel, Head of School at The Agnes Irwin School (PA) Dr. Karen Warren Coleman, Head of School at William Penn Charter School (PA) We're excited to welcome these three accomplished women to the podcast to discuss their roles and their relationship with one another.

February 27, 2026Episode 434 min

Core Values and Connection

On this episode of Confidently You, our guest is Elizabeth Maglio, Director of Professional Learning at the Southern Association of Independent Schools, also known as SAIS. Elizabeth is here to discuss her career and how important her core values are to her work as a leader and community builder.

February 3, 2026Episode 338 min

Confidence & Career Pivots

On this episode of Confidently You, our guest is Erin Rehel, the Chief Operating Officer of One Schoolhouse, an organization that partners with independent schools to create programs, products, and services for Academic Leaders. Erin is a brilliant leader, and we're excited to talk with her about her career, her educational journey, and her passion for developing the next generation of school leaders.

December 16, 2025Episode 243 min

New to Headship Reflection

On this episode of Confidently You, we're interviewing Confidently You cohost, Lynne Macziewski, Head of School at The Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr, PA. We discuss her journey from classroom teacher to Head of School. She reflects on the opportunities, the mentors, and all the learning along the way.

November 3, 2025Episode 144 min

Running Towards Confidence

On this episode of Confidently You, we're joined by Emily Krichbaum, Director of Strategic Programs and Education at the National Women's History Museum. Emily is also an athlete and a coach, and she is passionate about women and girls in sports. She joined us to talk about the intersection of athletics and leadership for women and girls.

May 19, 2025Episode 529 min

Shaping the Future of All-Girls Education

On this episode of Confidently You, we're joined by Megan Murphy, Global Executive Director of The International Coalition of Girls' School, also known as ICGS. We discuss the evolution of ICGS and its new Global Leadership Institute, a one-year fellowship for girl-serving educators and professionals to advance their expertise in leadership.

January 27, 2025Episode 452 min

Headspace: Polly Fredlund

On this episode of Confidently You, we're joined by Polly Fredlund, Head of School at Westover School, an all-girls boarding and day school for grades 9-12 in Middlebury, CT. Polly is an independent school leader with over twenty-five years of experience working in schools as an Assistant Head of School, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Assistant Director of Upper School, English teacher, coach, outdoor leader, and advisor. We're speaking with Polly about her journey to headship. She shares some of the toughest moments in her career and how it led her to the leader she is today.

January 10, 2025Episode 334 min

Unlocking Your Leadership with Listening

On this episode of Confidently You, we're joined by Liza Garonzik, founder and CEO of R.E.A.L Discussion. We're talking with Liza about her career in and around independent schools, her path to entrepreneurship, and how listening is the key to unlocking your leadership capabilities.

December 9, 2024Episode 246 min

Vulnerability & Inclusivity

On this episode of Confidently You, we're joined by Cheryl Schenk, Director of Enrollment Management at Eastside Preparatory School, in Kirkland, Washington, just outside of Seattle. We're discussing with Cheryl what it means to be an authentic and vulnerable leader and how she cultivates an inclusive community at Eastside Prep.

November 14, 2024Episode 147 min

Stronger Together: Women Supporting Women

On this episode of Confidently You, we're joined by a team of women leaders from the Browning School, an all-boys K-12 day school in New York City. Our guests are Jan Abernathy, Chief Communications Officer, Janet Lien, Assistant Head of School and Director of Enrollment, and Kelly West, Director of Admissions. We're discussing creating a culture within their administration that supports women leaders. Whether they are giving each other their flowers, setting healthy boundaries, or letting go of perfectionism and the scarcity mindset, we can all learn more about the role we each play in supporting the women around us.

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