A Seat at the Table

Breakthroughs don’t happen in a boardroom; they often happen long before that. Usually, they take place in the quiet years of showing up, being underestimated, learning hard lessons, and refusing to leave the room. This is the story at the heart of A Seat at the Table, a monthly radio show hosted by Melynda Brant & Ashley Stroud. Each episode spotlights women who have earned their place through persistence, discipline, and countless hours of unseen work. While the focus is on women, the lessons are universal. A Seat at the Table goes beyond titles and milestones to explore the real moments that shape leaders. Listeners can tune in for thoughtful, honest conversations about endurance, leadership, and what it truly means to earn influence. No fluff, no jargon, no polished soundbites, just real stories shaped by experience and hard-earned perspectives.

Melynda Brant

Melynda is a media personality and host recognized for her ability to facilitate thoughtful, in-depth conversations. She approaches each interview with curiosity and intention, creating space for leaders to share not only their accomplishments, but the discipline, mindset, and defining experiences behind them. Her strength lies in drawing out stories that feel authentic, insightful, and impactful.

Ashley Stroud

Ashley is the Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Plumbing Outfitters, an award-winning commercial plumbing company recognized nationally for excellence. A licensed Master Plumber and former trauma nurse, she brings hands-on leadership experience, operational expertise, and resilience under pressure. Ashley is passionate about building strong teams, mentoring emerging leaders, and leading with integrity across every aspect of business and life.

Together, they bring insight, lived experience, and genuine perspective to every episode, elevating women in leadership and sharing the discipline, resilience, and real-world lessons that resonate with anyone striving to earn their seat at the table.

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Tuesday, April 7th – Rachel B. Lee

Rachel B. Lee is a LinkedIn Top Voice and Co-Owner of Standout Authority. A former brand leader at Microsoft and Gartner, she now helps professionals and organizations build trust and visibility through personal branding and digital presence. Rachel is the creator of the YOUmanize™ Framework and host of the YOUmanize™ Your Brand podcast. She speaks at global events and has been featured in The Washington Post, CBS, and more. Her work focuses on helping professionals thrive in an AI-driven world by showing up authentically and strategically online.

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