Season 7 Ep 2: "Educational Queen" Mickey MacKaben on Her Experience with READY

Season 7 Ep 2: "Educational Queen" Mickey MacKaben on Her Experience with READY

Author: Lisa Kuzman January 6, 2022 Duration: 28:57

Anybody who tuned in last season probably remembers my conversation with Mickey MacKaben about staying open to your true nature. Well, good news: she's back, baby! Mickey is a healing artist, visual channel, creative coach — and a graduate from my program READY. This week, I'm sharing our conversation where we discussed the program, and her experience with it, in depth.

Mickey and I talked about:

  • Her experiences both during and after READY
  • The ways those experiences have rippled outwards to other parts of her life — not just her business!
  • How having a safe container for her own healing made it possible to process and put down shame
  • The grey areas, nuances and a-ha moments along the way

"I am finding my voice in a way I never knew I would be able to find it.[...] It all has to do with feeling safe, feeling secure, and that allows my voice to come through because of the space provided in our program. And I have been in a lot of freakin' programs! I am the educational queen, I love to learn, I love to have other ways to support others."

Mickey, thank you so much for sharing your experiences with me, and with all the Serving it HOT listeners! If you want to hear more from Mickey, be sure to check out her first appearance on the show: Season 6 Episode 16!

I'm so happy that you're here with me. As always, I would absolutely love to hear from you. If you have questions, or a topic you'd like me to cover, or anything else, don't be shy! Just shoot me an email at podcast@lisakuzman.com.

If you're already all-in on READY, these links are for you!

Step 1: Review Information on Website: https://www.lisakuzman.com
Step 2: Complete the Application form: https://forms.gle/QD93D33cMvYycyGK8 
Step 3: Book a call with yours truly here: https://lisakuzman.as.me/grief-trauma-loss-interest-call 

See you next week!


There's a quiet shift happening in how we think about authority and influence, and New Wave Leadership Podcast is right at the heart of it. Host Lisa Kuzman believes traditional, top-down leadership models have run their course, proving ineffective for today's complex world. Instead, this movement champions a much broader, more inclusive vision. Each episode digs into the real, often unspoken challenges that come with stepping into a role of influence, whether you're in a corner office, a community group, or simply leading your own life. The conversations here actively work to expand our definition of who gets to be a leader, arguing passionately for the necessity of diverse identities, perspectives, and lived experiences at the helm. You'll hear frank discussions about authenticity, the personal hurdles leaders navigate behind closed doors, and practical ideas for cultivating your own unique leadership identity without conforming to outdated standards. Tuning into this podcast feels like joining a necessary dialogue-one that moves beyond theory to explore what it genuinely means to show up and make an impact on your own terms.
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