Kerrie Lee Brown: The Bold New Definition of Success
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode What if the definition of success that got you here is not the one you want to carry forward? For decades, success has been measured by familiar markers: the title, the income, the recognition, the next achievement, the next level. But somewhere along the way, many accomplished people begin asking a different question: Is this still what success means to me? In this episode, we talk with Kerrie Lee Brown, award-winning journalist, media leader, and former Editor-in-Chief of SUCCESS Magazine , for a candid conversation about how our definition of success changes as we change. After spending decades interviewing and telling the stories of some of the world's most accomplished leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, Kerrie has had a rare front-row seat to what success looks like from the outside and what it can feel like on the inside. Together, we explore what happens when achievement is no longer enough, why changing your definition of success is not a rejection of ambition, and how growth can require us to reconsider the lives, careers, and expectations we have worked so hard to build. We discuss about reinvention, identity, ambition, well-being, purpose, taking risks, and recognizing when it may be time to bet on yourself. Because perhaps the boldest version of success is not about continually adding more. Perhaps it is having the courage to decide what enough, meaningful, and successful mean to you now. In this conversation: • Why our definition of success evolves over time • What years of interviewing highly accomplished people taught Kerrie • The difference between external success and internal fulfillment • Why changing direction does not mean you failed • How identity can become intertwined with titles and accomplishments • What it means to bet on yourself in a new season • Why ambition and well-being do not have to compete • The questions leaders should be asking about what they want next About Kerrie Lee Brown Kerrie Lee Brown is an award-winning media executive, international journalist, and speaker with more than 30 years of experience shaping some of the world’s most influential magazines and media brands. As Chief Content Officer and Editor-in-Chief of SUCCESS® Magazine, she has interviewed thousands of thought leaders, celebrities, entrepreneurs, and cultural icons, giving her a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on leadership, success, and personal transformation. A heart attack survivor at age 39, Kerrie combines hard-earned lessons from the boardroom with a deep commitment to heart-centered leadership, wellbeing, and authentic living. Today, she is the founder of RedLily® Media and co-founder of Lioness Global Initiatives™, where she helps amplify meaningful stories, inspire courageous reinvention, and create transformative experiences for women around the world. Through her work, Kerrie empowers audiences to redefine success, embrace change, and discover who they are beyond the titles they hold. Additional Resources Website: kerrieleebrown.com Instagram: @kerrieleebrown Facebook: @KerrieLeeBrown YouTube: @kerrieleebrown LinkedIn: @kerrieleebrown Support the show -------- Stay Connected www.leighburgess.com Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Leigh on Instagram: @theleighaburgess Follow Leigh on LinkedIn: @LeighBurgess Sign up for Leigh’s bold newsletter
