Episode 11 of The LeadHer Shift features Ciara Lewis, a long-time entrepreneur who has dedicated her life to helping women understand their abilities to be fierce and fearless in life.

In This Episode

In this episode of The LeadHer Shift, I sit down with Ciara Lewis, Founder & CEO of Fierce & Fearless, to talk about what it really takes to lead in spaces that weren’t designed for you.

Ciara shares how she went from a quiet girl in school to a woman holding her own—and outshining—male peers in the high-pressure world of auto sales. Her story is layered with moments of resilience, realignment, and revelation. From navigating male-dominated workplaces to launching a powerful women’s magazine (coming July 2025!), Ciara’s leadership journey is anything but linear.

But what stood out most?

👉 Her unwavering decision to show up anyway

👉 Her belief that vulnerability can be curated, not performed

👉 And her reminder that confidence isn’t always loud—it’s lived

We talked about:

• Overcoming environments designed to dim your light
• Being underestimated—and overdelivering with grace
• What her grandmother taught her about picking battles
• Why the “quiet ones” are often the fiercest leaders of all

If you’ve ever questioned your worth in a space that didn’t see you…

If you’ve ever chosen to stay when it felt easier to shrink…

If you’re ready to be fierce and fearless on your own terms…

🎧 This episode is for you.

Take a listen to learn more about Ciara, and how a movement is being birthed as we speak.

About Ciara Lewis

Ciara Lewis is an accomplished entrepreneur and the visionary CEO and Founder of "Fierce & Fearless," which proudly unveils the arrival of Fierce and Fearless Entrepreneur Magazine.

Slated for release in July 2025, this transformative publication is set to inspire, inform, and empower women at every stage of their professional journey. Available on major digital platforms such as Amazon, Walmart, Barnes & Noble, and Target, this magazine represents a pivotal advancement in the women’s empowerment sector. It delivers authentic stories, practical resources, and unwavering encouragement for women ready to reclaim their voice, power, and purpose.

Ciara has not one but two quotes that embody the essence of who inspires her as a leader:

"I never dreamed about success. I worked for it." - Estée Lauder. 

"Be happy with being you. Love yourself. You deserve to be happy. You deserve to live a life you are excited about. Don't change for other people." - Melinda Gates. 

About LeadHer Shift

LeadHer Shift is a series featuring dynamic women, their experiences, and insights.

These are women of all demographics, experience levels, and cultures, who have, in their own ways, accomplished or been challenged by some form of leadership role and skill, within their lifetime, including leading themselves.

If you would like to be featured please send us a message.