What happens when three women with bold Enneagram 8 energy sit down to talk about identity, leadership, and the courage to show up fully as yourself? In this episode of The Story Project Podcast, host Joanna Scott is joined by Carly McGowan and Carly Mungovan from the S8E8 team. Together, they unpack what it means to thrive as women in leadership while navigating the unique strengths and challenges of being an Enneagram 8. The conversation highlights the importance of owning your directness and embracing vulnerability as a true sign of strength.

This episode reveals powerful insights on radical inclusivity, leading yourself well, and staying grounded in values you refuse to compromise on. It's a powerful reminder that the world needs you exactly as you are.

Key Takeaways

Point 1: Enneagrams help us have a deeper understanding into the motivations behind our behaviors.
Point 2: Being direct is not a weakness in the workplace.
Point 3: You can do anything – but not everything.

Guest Information

Carly McGowan is our Lead Digital Ads Specialist — a chicken-wrangling, bread-baking homesteader who somehow thrives in both the fast lane of marketing and the slow lane of life. And Carly Mungovan is a Marketing Strategist — a plant-loving, old-soul foodie who believes strategy and hospitality belong at the same table.

How to Connect with Carly McGowan & Carly Mungovan

Website: https://s8e8.com/
Email: carly@s8e8.com , carlymungovan@s8e8.com

Episode Highlights

[36:39] "My passion is my super power."
[37:03] "Vulnerability is actually the true sign of strength."
[50:13] "Radical inclusivity: that everybody at the table is not only welcome, but wanted."

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

The Road Back to You- Ian Cron

Welcome to The Story Project—a video-driven podcast spotlighting the voices of high-achieving women in dentistry. These are the educators, innovators, and leading voices shaping the future of the profession.

Each episode offers an intimate look at the stories behind their leadership—why they chose dentistry, what drives them forward, and how they're navigating the complex intersection of purpose, business, and personal growth. We celebrate the courage it takes to lead, the challenges they've overcome, and the legacies they're building—not just in their practices, but across the industry.

This is a space for fearless, thoughtful conversation with the women redefining what's possible in dentistry.

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