They don’t always wait for us to hand it off.
I once ran for city council against a Baby Boomer who’d held the seat for 17 years.
I lost.
A Millennial won.
No drama, no regrets. He’s doing an incredible job. But it was a wake-up call.
Because Gen X got skipped.
Not just in politics, but in business, leadership, and opportunity.
We’re not burned out from doing too much; we’re weary from systems that forgot to pass the mic.
But here’s the shift I’m learning to make:
Leadership isn’t just about holding the mic.
It’s about knowing when to pass it — and to whom.
This summer, I watched my daughter lead us through NYC like a local.
Later, my adult son dropped everything to help me through a crisis.
Not because I asked him to.
Because he chose to.
These moments change you.
They remind you that everything you’ve poured in? It shows up.
Sometimes, in the very moment you need it most.
Update from Me:
Some of you know I’ve been preparing to lead the first Founders Cohort of the YouTube Advantage Bootcamp. It was originally set to begin this month, but life had other plans.
A family emergency pulled me away, and for a while, I had to let others carry what I couldn’t.
The new dates are October 28–December 2.
And honestly? That delay feels aligned.
Because if I’m going to teach visibility from a place of integrity, I also need to live it; with capacity, clarity, and care.
That’s the kind of leadership I want to model.
Takeaway:
The legacy you want to leave?
It’s already unfolding in small moments of trust, delegation, and presence.
You don’t have to carry it all.
But you do have to decide what’s worth carrying forward.
📖 Want more?
This week’s blog is one of the most personal I’ve written:
Passing the Mic: How Gen X Women Can Build Lasting Leadership Legacies
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5 Simple Steps to Start Showing Up with Confidence — Learn how to clarify your message, set healthy boundaries, and lead with grounded visibility.
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