What happens when you take a leap of faith—before you feel ready?

In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels, I sit down with Stef Willis, a woman who didn’t just leave her 9-5—she built a legacy by mentoring and leading thousands of women to success in sales.

But her journey wasn’t easy. Walking away from security meant walking straight into uncertainty, self-doubt, and adversity. There were moments she questioned everything, times she felt the weight of leadership, and seasons where the pressure to succeed felt suffocating.

Yet, she refused to quit. Instead, she leaned into the discomfort, embraced the power of community, and built something bigger than herself—a sales network of thousands of women who are now stepping into their own success stories.

Stef's story is proof that leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about believing in something bigger than fear. 

If you’ve ever felt the pull to do more, to be more, to create something that lasts—this episode is for you. It’s time to own your power, lead with purpose, and build your own legacy.

What happens when you take a leap of faith&mdash;before you feel ready?
In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels, I sit down with Stef Willis, a woman who didn&rsquo;t just leave her 9-5&mdash;she built a legacy by mentoring and leading thousands of women to success in sales.
But her journey wasn&rsquo;t easy. Walking away from security meant walking straight into uncertainty, self-doubt, and adversity. There were moments she questioned everything, times she felt the weight of leadership, and seasons where the pressure to succeed felt suffocating.
Yet, she refused to quit. Instead, she leaned into the discomfort, embraced the power of community, and built something bigger than herself&mdash;a sales network of thousands of women who are now stepping into their own success stories.
Stef's story is proof that&nbsp;leadership isn&rsquo;t about having all the answers&mdash;it&rsquo;s about believing in something bigger than fear.&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;ve ever felt the pull to do more, to be more, to create something that lasts&mdash;this episode is for you. It&rsquo;s time to own your power, lead with purpose, and build your own legacy.

Living Boldly Podcast with Kayla Hodges is more than a podcast, it's a movement.

Hosted by international speaker and transformational sales trainer Kayla Hodges, Living Boldly is your weekly permission slip to take up space, trust your voice, and stop playing small in your business, your relationships, and your life.

Whether we’re talking sales, healing trauma, reclaiming your feminine fire, or building a life that you are aligned and proud of… this show will help you unlock the confidence, clarity, and courage to finally become her—the version of you who doesn't just survive, but thrives.

Expect deep conversations, raw stories, mindset breakthroughs, and feminine leadership strategies that’ll help you build wealth with integrity and lead with heart.

Because the boldest thing you can do… is be fully you.

Living Boldly Podcast with Kayla Hodges is more than a podcast, it's a movement.
Hosted by international speaker and transformational sales trainer Kayla Hodges, Living Boldly is your weekly permission slip to take up space, trust your voice, and stop playing small in your business, your relationships, and your life.
Whether we&rsquo;re talking sales, healing trauma, reclaiming your feminine fire, or building a life that you are aligned and proud of&hellip; this show will help you unlock the confidence, clarity, and courage to finally become her&mdash;the version of you who doesn't just survive, but thrives.
Expect deep conversations, raw stories, mindset breakthroughs, and feminine leadership strategies that&rsquo;ll help you build wealth with integrity and lead with heart.
Because the boldest thing you can do&hellip; is be fully you.

Living Boldly Podcast

Closing Deals in Heels is Kayla's passion project. It's a podcast created for women who want to learn sales from a female perspective. Kayla believes that sales is an art, and she wants to share her knowledge and experiences with other women who are interested in this field.

As the host of Closing Deals in Heels, Kayla is dedicated to empowering women in sales and helping them achieve their goals in the industry. Through insightful interviews with successful female sales professionals, she shares tips, strategies, and experiences that will inspire listeners to take their sales game to the next level.

Whether you're a seasoned sales professional or just starting out, Closing Deals in Heels is the podcast for you. So, put on your heels and get ready to close some deals!

Closing Deals in Heels is Kayla's passion project. It's a podcast created for women who want to learn sales from a female perspective. Kayla believes that sales is an art, and she wants to share her knowledge and experiences with other women who are interested in this field.
As the host of Closing Deals in Heels, Kayla is dedicated to empowering women in sales and helping them achieve their goals in the industry. Through insightful interviews with successful female sales professionals, she shares tips, strategies, and experiences that will inspire listeners to take their sales game to the next level.
Whether you're a seasoned sales professional or just starting out, Closing Deals in Heels is the podcast for you. So, put on your heels and get ready to close some deals!