You’ve mastered the titles, the teams, the timelines… but have you met the real you lately?

This podcast is for purpose-driven, high-performing leaders who are ready to lead from the inside out without losing themselves in the process. Hosted by LaVasha Cain-Lobbins, founder of Own You Leadership and your go-to leadership strategist and psychology-informed guide, you’ll hear real stories, deep reflections, and straight-talk strategy for leading well and living fully.

Welcome to The Real You Chronicles

This isn’t just leadership talk, it’s the soul work behind the seat at the table.

Leaders who show up authentically increase team trust by 71% (Edelman Trust Barometer, 2023) • Authentic leadership boosts engagement by 39%, leading to stronger teams and better results (Gallup).

Self-awareness is more than recognizing your strengths and weaknesses. It’s about seeing yourself clearly, your patterns, your purpose, your power and owning it without apology. It’s the internal compass that helps you align with what matters, adapt without losing yourself, and lead in ways that feel true, not performative.

The Real You Chronicles is a warm, real, and empowering space where we reimagine leadership. This is not about chasing perfection. It’s about reconnecting with the parts of you that make you magnetic your values, your vision, your voice. We unpack the internal work of leadership and give it language, honesty, and reflection.

So what is self-awareness, really? 

Because authentic leadership starts with self.

Why Self-Awareness Is the Ultimate Leadership Edge:

Lead with clarity.
Decide with                   

- Lavasha cain-lobbins

Whether you're a rising leader claiming your voice, or a seasoned executive in search of deeper alignment, The Real You Chronicles invites you to get curious about who you are beyond the title and to bring that version of you forward.

Candid conversations with leaders who reveal how they came home to themselves

Defining moments that shaped who they are behind the title 

Practical, leadership psychology-informed strategies you can use to lead more freely and intentionally

In Every Episode, You’ll Discover:

Who This Podcast Is For: 

Because imposter syndrome fades when you're rooted in the truth of who you are.

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LaVasha Cain-Lobbins is a leadership strategist passionate about helping people lead in alignment with who they truly are. Raised in Arkansas, LaVasha was shaped by two distinct family influences. Her mother’s side modeled structure, responsibility, and the pride of a job done right. Her father’s side embodied entrepreneurship, creative thinking, and a more laid-back lens on success. That mix taught her how to value both excellence and individuality and that leadership doesn’t have to look just one way.

In her community, storytelling wasn’t just entertainment it was how people made sense of their world. Stories fed your soul, consoled you, and made you laugh all at once. Today, LaVasha draws on that same foundation to host meaningful conversations that bridge human insight with strategic outcomes.

About the Host:

She blends organizational strategy, boardroom perspective, and leadership development expertise to guide executives and teams in making values-aligned decisions that fuel real performance. For her, self-awareness isn’t just insight it’s a daily practice of leading with clarity, integrity, and self-trust.

The Real You Chronicles reflects her broader mission: to help organizations and individuals make better decisions, build cultures that retain real talent, and lead with long-term clarity. It’s an invitation to listen, reflect, and lead with more ease, courage, and confidence.

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