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What if the number you've been too scared to say out loud is exactly the number you should be asking for? A few years ago, Erica was hunched over her phone on her back porch about to ask for $100,000 more than she was currently making. Her hands were sweating. Her chest was tight. And a voice in her head kept saying don't push it, don't be greedy, don't blow this. She said the number anyway. And she got it. This is the full story - the research, the mindset work, and the exact words she used.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

This is the episode Erica gets asked about more than anything else - and she has never done a full breakdown of it until now. Not just the strategy (though the strategy is here, in detail), but the sticky floor that almost kept her from making the ask in the first place. She walks through the entire SNAP method applied to her own salary negotiation, shares the Harvard Business Review data that would have saved her weeks of stomach aches, and reveals the AI-powered negotiation toolkit she built inside HER Collective so no woman ever has to guess at this again. Whether you have a job offer sitting in front of you, a promotion conversation coming up, or a review in a few weeks - this one is for you.

INSIDE THE EPISODE

• The $100,000 Ask. What Erica was feeling in her body when she sat down to make the ask, why she almost talked herself out of it, and what finally made her say the number out loud. Including the three seconds of silence that felt like three years.
• Gratitude as a Cage. The sticky floor that almost cost her the negotiation wasn't lack of confidence. It was being so grateful for the opportunity that she was ready to accept whatever kept the door open. She breaks down why this pattern shows up in so many of the women she coaches - and how to name it before it costs you.
• The Harvard Data Point That Changes Everything. Negotiation is very unlikely to actually cost you the offer. The rescinded offer, the burned bridge - it's a story women tell themselves. The data says otherwise, and knowing this changes how you walk into every conversation.
• How to Research Your Number. Real market data is not a salary aggregator. Erica walks through the four variables that actually matter (role, company size, industry, geography) and explains why most people only use one or two of them - and why that gap is costing them.
• Translate Scope Into Business Impact. The move most people miss. She didn't walk in with a list of responsibilities. She walked in with the dollar value of what she was about to own - turnover cost, cost per hire, benefit spend - and handed her future boss the business case he needed to fight for her.
• The SNAP Method Applied to Salary. Stop and notice what your body is telling you. Name the sticky floor underneath the fear. Ask and answer the honest questions (including: what actually happens if they say no?). Pivot from protecting the offer to making the case.
• The HER Collective Negotiation Toolkit. The AI-powered tool Erica built so that the compensation analysis she did as a CPO is now available to every woman - not just the ones who spent a decade in HR. It analyzes role, scope, industry, geography, and company size and gives you a number backed by real market data.

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What if the business idea you keep talking yourself out of is the one that changes everything? In 2013, Jessica Rhodes was a brand-new mom who just wanted to stay home with her baby. She had no business experience, no sales background, and a $35,000 salary she needed to replace. She started by clicking links on her dad's website every Saturday morning. Twelve years later, she is the CEO of the world's first podcast booking agency, with over 30,000 interviews booked and $13 million in career revenue. She did not set out to build a $13 million company. She set out to stay home. The rest followed.

SUMMARY & GUEST INTRO

If you have been sitting on an idea that feels too small, too unproven, or too outside the norm to take seriously, Jessica Rhodes is the case study you need to hear. She is the founder and CEO of Interview Connections, the world's first and leading podcast booking agency. She started it from her living room as a stay-at-home mom with her father as her first client, in a niche that did not yet exist. Today, Interview Connections has booked over 30,000 podcast interviews and generated $13 million in career revenue. She is also the author of Interview Connections: How to Rock the Podcast From Both Sides of the Mic, and the creator of Monetize the Mic, a program that teaches entrepreneurs how to turn podcast guesting into a real revenue strategy - not just a PR move. In this episode, she breaks down exactly how she got there, and gives every woman listening a practical roadmap for using podcast guesting to build her brand, her authority, and her business.

INSIDE THE EPISODE

• She Just Wanted to Stay Home. Jessica had no big ambitions when she started. She wanted to be a stay-at-home mom and replace her $35,000 salary. She started by clicking links on her father's website. That mindset - start with your why, not your goal - is the thing that made everything else possible.
• The Step Back That Was Actually a Slingshot. She left a six-year nonprofit career where she was running her own office to become a virtual assistant. It felt like a demotion. It turned out to be the smartest move she ever made. Jessica breaks down why sometimes the most significant growth starts with swallowing your pride and doing the humble work first.
• She Invented the Industry. In 2013, podcast booking agencies did not exist. Jessica did not know that was a problem to solve - she just started doing the work for her dad, realized it was something other people needed, and built a company around it. This is what spotting an opportunity actually looks like from the inside.
• Why Every Woman in Corporate Needs a Personal Brand. You do not need to own a business to benefit from podcast guesting. Jessica shares the story of a client who built a side hustle brand through podcast appearances - and her boss heard her and said: 'Oh my God, that's you.' Being on podcasts is a visibility strategy, a networking strategy, and a career advancement strategy all at once.
• The Podcast Pitch That Goes Straight to the Delete Bucket. Jessica books podcasts for a living and also hosts her own show. She shares exactly what makes a pitch land and what gets it deleted immediately - including the one AI mistake that is tanking pitches right now.
• How to Monetize the Mic. Podcast guesting is not a PR strategy. It is a revenue strategy - if you use it correctly. Jessica walks through the full framework: why, messaging, storytelling, call to action, and consistency. She explains why going quiet for even a few months can send your entire pipeline into decline.

RESOURCES & LINKS

• Interview Connections: https://interviewconnections.com/
• Monetize the Mic: https://interviewconnections.com/get-started/
• Free Podcast Guesting Masterclass: https://interviewconnections.com/masterclass-2026/
• Jessica Rhodes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-rhodes-interviewconnections/

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What if the story you have been keeping to yourself - the one that feels too messy, too personal, too much - is exactly the thing that would make someone else feel less alone? Shari Foos has spent her career building spaces where women write their truth, share it with strangers, and walk out feeling seen for the first time in years. She calls it the Narrative Method. What she is really doing is fighting the epidemic of loneliness one story at a time.

SUMMARY & GUEST INTRO

If you have been surrounded by colleagues, partners, and friends your entire career and still felt profoundly unseen - you are not broken, and you are not alone. That specific kind of loneliness has a name, and it has a cure. Shari Foos spent decades building it. She is a Columbia University-trained narrative medicine expert, marriage and family therapist, former punk rock singer and TV writer, and the founder of the Narrative Method - a nonprofit running free online salons where women write honestly, share without judgment, and walk out feeling seen for the first time in years. Her work has been featured in Shondaland, The Huffington Post, Women's Health, and Real Simple. In this conversation, she makes the case that the story you have been keeping to yourself is not too much. It is exactly the thing that will make someone else feel less alone.

INSIDE THE EPISODE

• The Cult of Culture. Social media, marketing, and the constant noise of what we are supposed to want, look like, and be. Shari names the force that has been quietly shaming women into conforming - and explains why the antidote is not more willpower. It is honest expression.
• Why Small Talk Is Making Us Lonelier. When you skip the surface and go straight to what actually makes someone tick, something shifts. Shari breaks down why depth creates real connection, why women in corporate America are starving for it, and what gets in the way.
• The Night She Went Looking for Herself. At sixteen, Shari walked through her neighborhood alone in the middle of the night. Not because anything was wrong. Because she was trying to find herself. The police brought her home. The next morning she gathered her family and said: 'I wasn't on drugs. I was looking for myself.' That moment became the foundation for everything she built.
• We Are So Quick to Blame Ourselves. The patterns that held you back were not character flaws. They were survival responses to circumstances you didn't choose. Shari makes the case for empathy toward your younger self - and explains why that compassion is not softness. It is the beginning of real growth.
• You Can't Go Wrong When You Follow Your Passions. Shari gave up a career she loved. It felt like loss. What she could not know at the time was that everything she learned - about performance, about storytelling, about what it means to hold a room - would become the exact foundation of her most meaningful work. The path does not always look like what you imagined. It still leads somewhere.
• The Narrative Method: What It Is and How to Try It. Free online salons, writing prompts drawn from 12 core concepts, a community from across the country and beyond. Shari walks through how it works, what happens when women who have been writing for their jobs finally get to write for themselves, and why the prompt 'what part of yourself longs to be expressed' is a question worth sitting with.

RESOURCES & LINKS

• The Narrative Method: https://www.thenarrativemethod.org/

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What if the very humility you were raised to wear like a badge of honor is the exact thing quietly capping your career? What if showing up, speaking up, and being seen isn't bragging. That's the whole game. Siri Swahari spent two decades unlearning that lesson, and now she's built an entire movement to make sure other women don't have to figure it out alone.

SUMMARY & GUEST INTRO

Siri Swahari moved to the US at 23 with no network, no roadmap, and no one in her corner. She built her entire career from scratch, volunteer work at a Colorado Springs library to VP at one of the world's largest IT and business consulting firms. Along the way, she founded Women Executive Circle, a community of senior women leaders now active in 12 states and growing. I needed to have this conversation. Her message is one every woman in corporate America needs to hear right now: you were not taught to show up, speak up, and be seen. That ends today.

INSIDE THE EPISODE

• The Humility Trap. Siri grew up in India being told that announcing her achievements, even being class topper, was bragging. She breaks down the deep unlearning it took to realize that staying invisible when you're already delivering value isn't humility. It's counterproductive.
• Imposter Syndrome Is a Growth Signal. Siri reframes the thing most women dread: if you're feeling imposter syndrome, you're doing something new, something uncomfortable, something that means you're growing. She shares how a career rotation into an entirely unfamiliar business function transformed how she leads. She coaches others through it now.
• You Can't Be an NPC in Your Own Career. Siri borrows her son's gaming acronym. NPC, non-playing character. It's what happens when talented women stay silent and expect growth anyway. Advocacy, visibility, and speaking up aren't optional extras. They're the game itself.
• What Bad Leaders Teach You. Siri and Erica both share how their worst leadership experiences became their most formative ones: the bosses who didn't credit their work, the environments that made people feel disposable, and how those moments became the North Star for the leaders they chose to become.
• The Origin Story of Women Executive Circle. What started as a small lunch group in Raleigh, born out of a Christmas party that required 100 attendees to happen, became a 12-state community of senior women leaders. Siri tells the full story, including the parking lot moment that made her text her WhatsApp group that Thursday night and say: the world needs this. Let's go.
• The WEC Framework: Wins, Evolving, Challenges. Siri walks through the rose/bud/thorn icebreaker she adapted into WEC's signature framework. Going around a table and asking 'what's actually going on in your life' unlocks something no traditional networking event ever could. It's the reason a leader who hadn't gotten out of bed in three days showed up to happy hour. She left with a plan.
• Representation Is the Work. After a women-in-AI event, Brown women lined up to ask Siri how she was so comfortable speaking in public. Not the VP title, not the promotions. That moment is what drives her. Because you can't be what you can't see, and Siri is committed to being visible so others know it's possible.

RESOURCES & LINKS

• Women Executive Circle: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-executives-circle/
• LinkedIn: Siri Swahari: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirishaswahari/

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Have you ever held back from saying something you know, teaching something you have lived, or going for the thing you want - because a voice whispered that you haven't earned the right yet? Not the ordinary self-doubt. The deeper kind. The one that says your story isn't painful enough, your struggle wasn't dramatic enough, and other people are allowed to lead, but you have to wait until you've suffered the right way first. That belief has a name. It's the qualification myth - and this episode is about taking it apart.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

I got a piece of feedback recently that stung. Not because it was cruel, but because it pointed straight at something she knows a lot of high-achieving women quietly carry: the belief that authority has to be earned through visible suffering. In this solo episode, she breaks down the qualification myth - where it comes from, how it shows up in your job right now, why it hits women harder than men, and the three things that actually qualify you to teach, lead, and take up space. None of them require you to have hit rock bottom first.

INSIDE THE EPISODE

• The Qualification Myth, Defined. The belief that you are only allowed to teach what has nearly destroyed you - that your authority comes from how much you have bled, not from what you actually know. Let's name it, define it, and trace it back to where it starts.
• Why It Hits Women Differently. Men teach from theory and are handed authority based on confidence. Women are asked to prove it - to be both wildly accomplished and deeply humble at the same time. The invisible tax is real, and it is costing you bandwidth every single day.
• The Promotion You Didn't Go For. Women apply for a role when they have closed every qualification gap. Men apply when they meet about half. The gap is not competence - it's permission. Men give it to themselves. We wait to earn it.
• Pre-Discounting in Real Time. Every time you open with 'I'm not really an expert, but...' or 'it might be obvious...' you are handing the room a script for doubting you. You are paying the qualification tax before anyone even asks for it.
• You Cannot Suffer Your Way Into Everyone's Approval. There is no amount of pain that earns you universal permission. Some people have already decided what your story should look like, and your actual life is never going to match the version living inside their head.
• The Three Things That Actually Qualify You. You have lived it. You have done the work to understand it. And what you know can move one person one step forward. That is it. That has always been it. Full stop.
• The SNAP Method in Real Time. I walk through how she used her own framework to process the feedback - stop, name the sticky floor, ask if the thought is true and helpful, and pivot. Not to pretend it didn't sting, but to decide not to sit in it.

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What if you didn’t need a tech background, a development team, or even a single line of code to build your own software? Kay Allen-Carr launched a working app in four hours and a full software company in 48. She’s not a developer. She’s a marketer. And she did it by stopping prompting AI and starting to partner with it — and now she teaches women entrepreneurs to do exactly the same.

SUMMARY & GUEST INTRO

Kay Allen-Carr is a data-driven marketer, owner of a seven-figure agency, keynote speaker, and the founder of KAC Marketing and Collab AI. After 15 years climbing from marketing manager to agency partner to business owner, she hit a ceiling — and instead of waiting for the next rung on the ladder, she built an entirely new one. Today she runs her business in roughly ten hours a week, has replaced almost all of her software subscriptions with tools she built herself using AI, and teaches women entrepreneurs how to stop using AI like a search engine and start using it like the business partner they’ve always needed. No coding required. No tech background necessary. Just a willingness to have a conversation.

INSIDE THE EPISODE

• From the Corporate Grind to a Seven-Figure Agency. Kay started at Comcast, moved to an Inc. 500 startup, climbed to partner at a Miami ad agency, and then asked herself: what’s next? She breaks down the moment she realized the ladder had run out of rungs — and what she did about it.
• 5am to 8pm to 10 Hours a Week. Kay was a self-described perfectionist and control freak who would redo her team’s work rather than trust it. She takes us through the honest before-and-after: the exhausting grind, the expensive senior hires, and how AI completely transformed how she runs her business — and her life.
• From Prompting to Partnering. The biggest mistake people make with AI isn’t using the wrong tool. It’s treating it like a search bar. Kay breaks down what it actually means to build a real working relationship with AI — one where you give it the end goal, not a perfectly engineered prompt, and let it figure out the plan.
• She Built a PR Pitch Tool in Four Hours. A fashion brand client needed PR outreach. Kay didn’t hire an agency. She described what she wanted to her AI in plain language, built a working prototype, deployed it, and made it free for anyone to use — all for zero dollars and a few hours of her time. This is what’s now possible.
• Give Your AI a Job Description. Kay’s methodology for corporate employees and business owners alike: give your AI a name, a role, defined responsibilities, and access to your institutional knowledge. Stop asking it generic questions and start treating it like a new team member who needs to be onboarded properly — and watch the quality of output transform.
• Any Repetitive Task Is Fair Game. Marketing reporting. Sales call documentation. Bookkeeping categorization. Email triage. Kay walks through role-specific examples and gives listeners a simple framework: describe your repetitive task to Claude or ChatGPT like you’re talking to a friend, ask what can be automated, and see what comes back.
• Follow Your Intuition. When Erica asks Kay what advice she’d give her former self — the Kay who was nervous to pivot from KAC Marketing to Collab AI — her answer is simple and worth sitting with: “I’m glad you followed your intuition.” AI is the internet of this generation. The people who ignore it will be the ones who said they didn’t need a website.

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RESOURCES & LINKS

• Collab AI: https://thecollabaicompany.com/
• KAC Marketing: https://www.kayallencarr.com/
• LinkedIn: Kay Allen-Carr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayallencarr/

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What if the thing that’s been holding you back isn’t your resume, your credentials, or your experience. But the version of yourself you’ve been shrinking to fit rooms that were never built for you? Dr. Syreeta Rios has a doctorate, two decades in tech, a PMP certification, and a global career that took her from Delaware to Atlanta to Dubai. She still had to fight every single step of the way. Her answer wasn’t to conform. It was to unleash.

SUMMARY & GUEST INTRO

Dr. Syreeta Rios walked into corporate America with every credential they said she needed. The bachelor’s, the MBA, the PMP. And they still told her she couldn’t handle the questions. She built her career anyway, taking herself from the conference rooms of the US to international assignments in Dubai, navigating single motherhood, divorce, and her own dark seasons, and coming out the other side with a framework she now teaches women across the country. She’s an Afro-Latina tech executive, board member, 2024 International Impact Book Award winner, founder of the Bad Bitch Boardroom, host of the Professional Bad Bitch Podcast, and author of Unleash Your Inner Bad Bitch. She means every single word of it. I needed this conversation. And by the end of it, so will you.

INSIDE THE EPISODE

• Credentials Weren’t Enough. Dr. Syreeta had the bachelor’s, the MBA, the PMP — and still heard “I don’t think you can handle the questions.” She breaks down the moment she stopped asking for permission, started networking around the gatekeepers, and went and got it herself. FAFO energy, activated.
• Dubai, Disrespect, and Discovering Her Authentic Self. As one of six Americans and one of four Black people in a workplace abroad, Dr. Syreeta was called fat every single day. She stayed for three years, proved herself anyway, and credits that pressure cooker environment with the moment her authenticity fully came alive. When everyone questioned her worth, she stopped questioning it herself.
• The B.A.D. B.I.T.C.H. Acronym. Before you clutch your pearls — it’s an acronym. Brave. Ambitious. Determined. Bold. Intelligent. Talented. Creative. Heroic. Dr. Syreeta breaks it down and makes the case that if you have even three to five of those qualities, you are already a bad bitch. It’s time to take credit for it.
• From Shy to Unstoppable. Dr. Syreeta was super shy in her first corporate job — quiet in meetings, dressed to blend in, watching her ideas get credited to the man sitting next to her. She traces the slow, deliberate transition from shrinking to showing up. Starting with the hoops, the wings, and the decision to stop making herself smaller for rooms that didn’t deserve her full self.
• Project Management Is a Life Framework. Scope management. Stakeholder management. Communication management. Dr. Syreeta has spent 15 years applying PM frameworks to billion-dollar projects. Every single one maps directly to life. Whether you’re planning a birth, running a household, or navigating a career pivot, you are already a project manager.
• The Guilt Audit. Career mom guilt. Partner guilt. Family guilt. Dr. Syreeta breaks down where it all comes from: an ex-husband who told her she was putting her job before her family while she was on back-to-back meetings during COVID with a one-year-old in the house. Her reframe: the things that fill you up don’t need to be justified to anyone. And science backs it up — career moms do not negatively impact their kids. Full stop.
• Dark Places and Real Talk. Dr. Syreeta spent three to four years in a genuinely dark place: divorce, single motherhood, starting over. She wrote her book in the middle of it, which triggered it all over again. Her message to any woman in that place right now: you are not alone, you are still a bad bitch, and therapy is not optional. Go get a therapist. Even when things are good.

RESOURCES & LINKS

• Book: Unleash Your Inner Bad Bitch — Dr. Syreeta Rios: https://www.amazon.com/Unleash-Your-Inner-Bad-Bitch/dp/B0DG7KRJMH
• Podcast: Professional Bad Bitch Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gw3NCDLhTiEHUc7eFeLax
• LinkedIn: Dr. Syreeta Rios: https://www.linkedin.com/in/syreetarios/

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WHAT IFWhat if you've done everything right — the climb, the grind, the sacrifices — and the exhaustion you feel isn't a personal failing, but proof that the system was never designed for you to win? Meghan French Dunbar spent over a decade interviewing more than 1,000 leaders to find the ones who figured out how to succeed without destroying themselves — and what she found will change how you define the whole game.

SUMMARY & GUEST INTROMeghan French Dunbar is the co-founder of Conscious Company Magazine, creator of the World Changing Women Summit, TEDx speaker, Forbes and Fast Company contributor, host of the podcast Unbehaved, and author of This Isn't Working — a book born from her own collapse on the floor mid-panic attack and the two years of soul-searching that followed. After interviewing nearly 100 additional leaders for the book, Meghan identified a clear, research-backed playbook used by grounded, thriving women at the top — and it looks nothing like what we've been sold. Her work sits at the exact intersection of Erica's mission: naming what's broken, refusing to accept it as normal, and giving women a real path forward.

INSIDE THE EPISODE

• The panic attack that started it all. Meghan hits the floor of her guest room in 2017 — CEO, six months of runway left, 85-pound dog on her heels — and what she did the next morning says everything about the trap high-achieving women are in.
• The intrinsic vs. extrinsic success split. The one mindset shift every grounded, thriving leader Meghan interviewed had made — and the University of Rochester research that proves it's not just philosophy, it's survival.
• What "enough" actually looks like in practice. Meghan and her husband built a concrete definition of enough for their family — and how they use it as a hard line when a case or contract threatens to cross it. This is not abstract. This is a system.
• The ideal life statement exercise. Before you can change anything, you have to write down what you actually want. Meghan walks through why most people have never done this — and what happens when their current life and their ideal life don't match at all.
• For the woman who can't just quit. The long-game strategy Meghan got from the women she interviewed, including the internal play one leader ran inside a global consulting firm that gave her an exit ramp years later — without blowing up her life.
• Your boundaries are modeling behavior. "You cannot expect people to respect your boundaries if you don't respect them yourself." Meghan no longer has work email or Slack on her phone. Full stop. And she explains exactly why that matters for every person on your team.
• The stat that stops the room. 70% of people say their manager or boss has as much or more impact on their mental health than their spouse. If you lead people, this one is not optional listening.

RESOURCES & LINKS

• Book: This Isn't Working by Meghan French Dunbar
• Website: meganfrenchdunbar.com
• Podcast: Unbehaved with Meghan French Dunbar
• LinkedIn: Meghan French Dunbar

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What if the thing standing between you and your biggest dream isn't a lack of strategy, resources, or time — but the story you've been telling yourself for so long you stopped questioning it? And what if the permission to dream again was never lost for good — just buried?

That's exactly what Mitch Matthews has spent his career helping people uncover.

Mitch Matthews has coached leaders inside NASA, Disney, and the Fortune 500, hosted 450+ episodes of the top-ranked Dream Think Do podcast, and is on a personal mission to launch one million dreams in his lifetime. Today he brings all of that to Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors — and y'all, yes, you heard that right, he is a man. One in 100, to be exact. Mitch sits down with Erica to talk about where our permission to dream gets buried, why chasing the "shoulds" is the ultimate sticky floor, and how high-achieving women can start dreaming again without burning their lives down to do it.

Inside the Episode:

• The 6-9 Window: Why most of us lose permission to dream between ages six and nine — and why it's not the failure that buries the dream, but what we're told right after it
• The Dream Think Do Framework: Why moving into planning mode too fast is the enemy of big thinking — and how giving yourself space to dream first is what separates incremental goals from quantum leaps
• It's Not Selfish to Dream: The powerful reframe for every mom who has quietly put her own dreams last — and why Mitch says not dreaming is actually the more selfish choice
• Drop the Word Dream: The surprising prompt Mitch uses to unlock big thinking in high achievers who freeze when asked "what's your dream?" — and the simpler question that gets you to the same place
• The Disappointment Equation: Why the quality of your life is directly connected to your willingness to disappoint someone — and how every yes is secretly a no to something else
• Dream for This Season: How to stop overwhelming yourself with dreams that don't fit your current reality and start experimenting with what's actually possible right now
• The Fish Climbing a Tree: Mitch's own bad fit job story — what it felt like when his creativity was being crushed, and the moment he started swimming again

Resources & Links:

• mitchmathews.com — Free resources and everything Mitch
• Making Time for Your Next Chapter — Mitch's training for high achievers: mitchmathews.com/time (use code STICKY for free access — a $97 value!)
• Dream Think Do Podcast — 450+ episodes, top-ranked
• Her Collective — DM Erica for a personal guest invite to a live session

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What if the hardest sticky floor you'll ever face isn't in the boardroom — it's in the bleachers? What if the thing that finally brings you to your knees isn't a difficult executive, a glass ceiling, or a career pivot, but an eight-year-old with a cheer bag and a breaking heart?

That's where Erica is this week. And she's not pretending otherwise.

This is a raw, unscripted, still-unfolding solo episode. No tidy lessons. No fully processed takeaways. Just Erica — puffy eyes, pit in her stomach, phone full of texts — walking herself through her own SNAP method in real time as she navigates one of the hardest parts of being a high-achieving woman that nobody talks about enough: what happens when your child is hurting and you cannot fix it. This one is for every mom, auntie, and caregiver who has ever felt their child's pain land in their own chest.

Inside the Episode:

• The 4AM Spiral: Why your child's disappointment doesn't stay in their lane — and how it activates your own unhealed wounds, old fears, and the nervous system you've been managing your whole career
• Anxiety in a Designer Blazer: The moment Erica names the sticky floor hiding underneath "good mom advocacy" — and why sometimes what looks like protection is just fear trying to control the outcome
• The Mother Load: The layer of mental load nobody puts on the list — emotional forecasting, invisible decision trees, and the constant future-scanning that runs quietly in the background of everything
• Parenting the Child You Used to Be: Why our kids' pain brushes up against our own unhealed places — and how to stop making decisions for the child in front of you based on wounds from your past
• Sunk Cost Cheerleading: The real conversation about quitting, staying, and why walking away from something that no longer fits can actually be the brave thing — for her, and for you
• The Pivot That's Still Forming: What happens when the SNAP method doesn't give you a clean answer — and why sometimes the most honest pivot is simply moving from control into trust

Resources & Links:

• The SNAP Method — Erica's four-step framework: Stop & notice, Name the sticky floor, Ask the deeper questions, Pivot into a grounded response
• Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors (the book) — Erica's foundational framework for the beliefs and behaviors keeping women stuck
• Her Collective — DM Erica directly for a personal guest invite to a live session

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What if the reason your weight feels impossible to manage has nothing to do with willpower, discipline, or how hard you are trying? What if the system that was supposed to help you has actually been working against you this whole time, and the missing piece was never the prescription at all? Dr. Meghan Garcia-Webb has been asking that question for years, and what she found will change the way you think about your body, your health, and the stories you have been carrying about both.

The Summary & Guest IntroDr. Meghan Garcia-Webb is triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Obesity Medicine, and she runs a first of its kind concierge practice that combines cutting edge weight medicine with life coaching because she knows the prescription is only part of the story. After years of watching the same conversations fail her patients over and over again, she realized that the information was never the problem. The missing piece was always the mindset. In this episode, she and Erica go deep on GLP-1 medications, the one thing blocking most women's results, why the healthcare system has been failing women long before Ozempic hit the headlines, and what it actually takes to build a relationship with food and your body that lasts.

Inside the Episode

• The One Big Thing: It is not your meal plan, your medication, or your macros. Dr. Meghan says the single most important shift women can make is recognizing that they are fully autonomous in their health decisions, even inside a system that was not designed to support them.
• The System Was Never Built for Us: From childbirth narratives to menopause myths to SSRIs prescribed as a first response to a woman's very reasonable distress, Dr. Meghan breaks down the specific ways women have been mistreated and misled in weight medicine for decades.
• The Truth About GLP-1 Medications: If you are only hearing the highlight reel about Ozempic and Wegovy, this is the conversation you actually need. Dr. Meghan prescribes these medications every single day and she has things to say about lifelong commitment, wildly varied side effects, and what happens when insurance stops covering them.
• Why Cortisol, Sleep, and Chronic Stress Are Running the Show: The go-go-go productivity lifestyle that most women in corporate are surviving is not just burning them out. It is biologically working against their ability to maintain a healthy weight. Dr. Meghan explains exactly how and why.
• Perfectionism and the Fresh Start Trap: Monday diets, January reset plans, the all-or-nothing death spiral. Dr. Meghan names the pattern that keeps women stuck in a cycle of starting over and never actually arriving, and she offers a completely different way to track progress.
• Untangling Diet Culture: Before any protocol or prescription, Dr. Meghan starts by finding out what each woman is actually carrying, the food rules, the body expectations, the shame she inherited. The work begins there.
• Give Yourself the Gold Star: Nobody is coming to applaud you for the 10-minute workout, the lunch you actually sat down to eat, or the doctor's appointment you finally scheduled. Dr. Meghan makes the case for why you need to start celebrating yourself now, without anyone else's permission.

Resources & Links

• 🎥 Dr. Meghan Garcia-Webb on YouTube
• 🔗 LinkedIn: Dr. Meghan Garcia-Webb
• 🌐 Dr. Meghan Garcia-Webb's concierge practice website (confirm URL)
• 📖 The AI Gap: Women, AI, and the Next Great Leap Forward — Erica Rooney (mentioned in episode, releasing June 2026)
• 💌 Her Collective with Erica — DM Erica directly for a personal invitation to sit in on a live Her Collective session

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What if the reason your income feels like a rollercoaster has nothing to do with your marketing strategy, your content calendar, or your next launch? What if the money you need is already sitting inside your business, and you just do not know where to look? Natalie Bernacchi spent 15 years scaling companies to $50 million in annual recurring revenue, and what she found will change the way you think about growth forever.

The Summary & Guest Intro

Natalie Bernacchi is a retention and revenue strategist, host of the Light Her Up podcast, and founder of the Revenue Framework, a post-sale engine designed to help six and seven-figure founders and startups stop rebuilding their revenue from scratch every single month. She built her career scaling companies from pre-seed to $50M ARR in customer success and account management, then walked away from a corporate career that looked perfect on paper after her six-year-old daughter asked her a question she could not lie to. Now she helps female founders install the systems that turn one-time buyers into raving fans, and sporadic income into predictable, compounding revenue. This episode sits right at the intersection of hustle culture, burnout, and the revenue truth nobody in the female founder space is talking about.

Inside the Episode

• The Daughter Question That Changed Everything: Natalie was sitting at her desk when her six-year-old daughter looked up at her and asked, "Mommy, do you like your job?" She did not want to lie. That single moment catapulted an entire career pivot, and the lesson underneath it is one every woman building something needs to hear.
• The Leaky Bucket Problem: Most founders are pouring everything into sales, launches, and visibility while their existing clients quietly leak out the back. Natalie breaks down what a leaky bucket actually looks like in a real business and why fixing it is always faster than finding new clients.
• The Revenue Framework Flywheel: Forget one-time transactions. Natalie walks through the continuous loop of world-class experience, value realization, engagement, expansion, and referral that turns two or three clients into a scalable, compounding business without burning out.
• The First Client is the Hardest: For the woman sitting at three clients wondering how she will ever scale, Natalie has a reframe that will shift your entire strategy. Every client you land should generate five more. Here is exactly how that math works.
• Systems Are Not Boring, They Are Your Freedom: Natalie made 12-hour days and weekend work the norm after leaving corporate until she realized she had left a job she hated to create another one. Learn how simplifying your systems, starting with onboarding, is the thing that actually gives you your life back.
• The Onboarding Moment Nobody Gets Right: The moment right after someone pays you is the most critical moment in the entire customer journey. Nine times out of ten, if you miss it, that client will not come back. Natalie tells you exactly what to do instead.
• Using Yourself as Your Own Client: Natalie did not just build a framework for founders. She applied it to her own business when she realized she was living the exact opposite of the freedom she left corporate to find. The result changed everything.

Resources & Links

• 🌐 nataliebernacchi.com
• 🧪 Free Revenue Leak Finder Quiz — nataliebernacchi.com (top navigation bar, takes two minutes, gives you actionable next steps)
• 📲 Instagram and LinkedIn: @nataliebernacchi
• 🎙️ Light Her Up Podcast — Natalie Bernacchi
• 📖 What Got You Here Won't Get You There — Marshall Goldsmith (mentioned in episode)
• 🛠️ Tools mentioned: Notion, Trello, HubSpot, Intercom
• 💌 Her Collective with Erica — DM Erica directly for a persona

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What If...What if the very drive that made you successful is the exact thing that's quietly destroying your health? What if burnout doesn't announce itself with a dramatic breakdown, but instead shows up as bloating, fatigue, and a rash from eating eggs, and you, a physician, still miss it? Dr. Susan Lovelle didn't just study burnout. She lived it, ignored it, and almost didn't survive it... three times.

The Summary & Guest Intro

Dr. Susan Lovelle is a former professional ballet dancer turned plastic surgeon turned executive performance strategist, and that career arc alone tells you everything you need to know about how hard she pushes. As the founder of Balance Performance and author of Thrive: A Five-Week Guide to Mastering Your Energy at Any Age, Susan now helps high-achieving executives understand what their biology is trying to tell them before their body forces the conversation. After three ICU visits in a single year, including a blood clot that traveled from her entire left leg to her lungs, she rebuilt her life and her practice around a simple but radical truth: you cannot out-perform a body that is shutting down. This episode sits right at the intersection of Erica's Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors mission, because the "show must go on" mentality isn't just a personal habit, it's a system that rewards women for running themselves into the ground.

Inside the Episode

• The "Show Must Go On" Sticky Floor: Dr. Susan traces her relentless drive back to 14 years as a professional ballet dancer, and how that single belief followed her into the operating room, into motherhood, and straight into the ICU. Learn why the mindset that builds careers can also quietly dismantle your health.
• What Burnout Actually Looks Like: Forget the dramatic collapse. Dr. Susan breaks down what her burnout really looked like, weight gain, gut inflammation, food sensitivities, and fatigue she kept overriding — and why even a physician can miss the signs until it's almost too late.
• The Four-Day Work Week Win: After her third hospitalization, Dr. Susan restructured her entire plastic surgery practice around a four-day work week, and her team was just as productive, her patients were happier, and nobody had to sleep on a couch outside the exam rooms. Yes, really.
• The Listen, Let Go, and Live Framework: The three-step methodology behind Thrive, and why "let go" is the hardest of the three for every high achiever in the room. Spoiler: it's not the hot yoga you have to give up, it's the identity.
• Tests Don't Guess: Dr. Susan's approach to proving burnout to skeptical executives who swear they're "not stressed", using cortisol labs and biological data to show what the body is doing when the mind refuses to admit it.
• The Sleep Gap Nobody Talks About: Why you can't go from four hours to eight hours overnight, and the one small shift (just 15 minutes) that Dr. Susan prescribes first to start closing the gap between how you're performing and how you could be.
• Your Biology is the Ceiling: The mic-drop reframe of the entire episode. You cannot outperform a body that is breaking down. When you take care of your physiology first, everything else — the meetings, the decisions, the leadership — gets easier.

Resources & Links

• 📖 Thrive: A Five-Week Guide to Mastering Your Energy at Any Age — Dr. Susan LaValle
• 🌐 balancedperformance.pro
• 🧪 "Tests Don't Guess" — Dr. Susan's lab-based approach to diagnosing burnout
• 💌 Her Collective with Erica — DM Erica directly for a personal invitation to sit in on a live Her Collective session

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What if the moment that looked like the end of everything was actually the moment your real life finally began? Not the life you planned, not the one that looked good on paper — but the one you were always meant to be living.

That's not inspiration. That's Liz Prochaska's actual story.

Liz spent 15 years climbing the corporate ladder in recruiting and HR leadership, quietly burning out while checking every box the world told her to check. Then on a snow day in January 2025, one accident changed everything — her job, her identity, her freedom, and her future. What she built from the rubble? A woman-owned landscaping company, a sober and present life, and a story she's finally ready to tell. This episode is raw, real, and the kind of conversation that reminds you that good people go through hard things — and that a moment in time does not have to define the rest of your life.

Inside the Episode:

• The Snow Day That Changed Everything: The golf cart accident that resulted in nine criminal charges, a hospital stay, and CPS at her door — and why Liz says it could have happened to literally anyone
• The Corporate Burnout Nobody Talks About: How 15 years of climbing, hustling, and people-pleasing left Liz hollowed out long before the accident ever happened
• Sink or Swim: What it actually looks like to wake up with no job, no income, pending criminal charges, two boys to feed, and a mortgage — and choose to keep going anyway
• The $30 Lawn: How a neighbor's overgrown grass, a borrowed truck, and a push mower became the unexpected foundation of Liz B Mowing — a thriving, woman-owned business
• Sobriety as a Superpower: What Liz discovered when she stopped drinking the day of the accident and never looked back — and why she says she's experiencing life for the very first time
• The Tattoo, The Bracelet, and The Legacy: The daily reminders Liz carries with her that say keep going — and what she hopes to pass on to her boys and the strangers who need to hear it most

Resources & Links:

• Liz B Mowing — Follow Liz on Instagram for the full journey
• Her Collective — DM Erica for a personal guest invite to a live session
• Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors (the book) — Erica's framework for breaking through what's keeping you stuck

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What if burnout isn't a mindset problem — it's a design flaw? And what if the systems you've been performing inside were literally built without your biology in mind?

That's not a theory. It's neuroscience. And it changes everything.

Kathryn Spears is a neuro somatic practitioner, applied neurology specialist, and international speaker working at the intersection of neuroscience, women's leadership, and organizational performance. In this episode, she joins Erica to break down why the female nervous system is wired differently — and why ignoring that difference is quietly costing women their health, their clarity, and their climb.

Inside the Episode:

• The Hormone Nobody's Talking About: Why the female nervous system runs on oxytocin — not dopamine — and how our hustle culture is actively depleting the one thing women need most to regulate and perform
• The Design Flaw: How corporate systems, stress responses, and even societal expectations are neurobiologically working against women — and why that's not a personal failure
• The Authenticity Tightrope: The subconscious battle between self-expression and connection that keeps women shrinking, people-pleasing, and second-guessing — and how the nervous system is quietly running that whole show
• The Mindset Myth: Why meditation, journaling, and positive thinking alone won't break the cycle — and what actually interrupts a stress response at the physiological level
• The 95% Problem: The stat that will make every woman in a meeting quietly nod — and why most leaders think they're self-aware but aren't
• State Before Strategy: Why a dysregulated nervous system creates blind spots that no amount of hustle, talent, or ambition can overcome — and what companies are missing by ignoring this
• The Mix Tape Upgrade: Why imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and your inner critic aren't personality traits — they're outdated nervous system patterns playing a 1992 mix tape in 2026

Resources & Links:

• Beyond Your Mindset — Kathryn's website: beyondyourmindset.com
• Kathryn Spears on LinkedIn
• Her Collective — DM Erica for a guest invite to a live session

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What if the system you've been navigating was never designed to include you — and now the technology being built on top of it is about to make that permanent?

That's not a hypothetical. It's happening right now. And Erica Rooney isn't just naming it — she's doing something about it.

This is a solo episode and a bit of a manifesto. Erica pulls back the curtain on why Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors is evolving — not abandoning its roots, but expanding them. From surviving corporate to influencing what gets built next, this episode marks the moment the conversation gets bigger, bolder, and a lot more urgent.

Inside the Episode:

• The Quiet Shift: Why the biggest evolutions don't announce themselves — they just change how you think, what you tolerate, and which rooms you're willing to walk into
• The AI Gap: Why the leadership gap, the pay gap, and the opportunity gap now have a dangerous new sibling — and why it matters right now
• History Is the Training Data: The chilling reality of what gets amplified when AI learns from a system that already wasn't built for us
• From Ceilings to Gaps: How Erica's mission is expanding from helping women navigate what exists to influencing what gets built next
• The Her Collective Play: Why the work was never meant to happen alone — and how AI is becoming a practical tool (not a gimmick) inside this community
• The One-Decision Rule: No overhauls. No waiting until you're ready. Just one pivot that compounds into the person you were always supposed to be

Resources & Links:

• Her Collective — Erica's private coaching community where strategy meets support. DM Erica directly for a guest invite to a live session
• Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors (the book) — Erica's foundational framework for understanding the barriers women face in corporate
• Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors Podcast — Follow, rate, and review to keep these conversations going

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What if the "niceness" you were taught as a child is the very thing holding you back from a billion-dollar seat at the table?

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney talks with Tracy Nolan, a Fortune 100 executive and Senior Vice President at Humana. Tracy’s journey is a masterclass in breaking barriers—from being one of the few women at an elite engineering school to leading 12,000 people through the historic Sprint/T-Mobile merger. She reveals the subtle "sticky floors" that high-achieving women often miss, like the habit of "hosting" meetings instead of leading them.

Join them as they discuss how to stop "man-spreading" your notebooks, the power of being the "only" in the room, and why being called "intimidating" is often just a code word for being effective.

Inside the Episode:

• The Hostess Trap: Tracy shares a pivotal moment at Verizon where she was praised for "setting up the room" rather than her billion-dollar results, and how she learned to stop volunteering for the "office housework."
• Commanding the Space: Practical tips for shifting your physical presence—from how you carry your notebook to literally "spreading out" at the conference table to claim your right to be there.
• The "Caring" Competitive Advantage: How Tracy defied medical advice to "stop caring so much" and discovered that leading with heart and vulnerability actually accelerated her climb to the C-suite.
• The "Only" in the Room: Navigating the pressure to be the smartest person in the room of 21 men, and why over-preparing can actually make you appear less confident.
• Bitchy vs. Effective: A candid conversation on the double standards of female leadership and why it isn't your responsibility to regulate the insecurities of others who find you "intimidating."
• Vulnerability as a Tool: Why showing your team your human side—even taking a "mental health break"—creates a safe space for them to do their best work.
• The Motherly Mantra: A touching look at the universal advice both Tracy and Erica received from their mothers: "This too shall pass."

🔗 Resources:

• Learn more about Tracy’s work with Dress for Success.
• Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.

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What happens when the "pinnacle" of your career suddenly disappears?

In this powerhouse episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney connects with Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer, a former Chief People Officer and author of the groundbreaking book Now Near Next. Cynthia reveals the "quiet but costly" mistake high-achieving women make: doing excellent work today without a clear plan for tomorrow.

They discuss the "restlessness" that plagues mid-career women and how Cynthia’s own "encore career" was fast-tracked when her C-suite position was eliminated—proving that even at the top, the floor can shift.

Inside the Episode:

• The Restless Reality: Why mid-career women (from ages 28 to 60) often feel bored or stagnant despite their success, and why this is actually a call for self-actualization.
• The Serendipity Trap: Research shows women often attribute their success to "right place, right time" rather than intentional planning. Cynthia explains why we need to "steal a page from the men’s playbook" and advocate for our own human capital.
• The "Now Near Next" Framework: * Now: Energizing your self-agency today.
  1. Near: The "two-thirds" phase where you chip away at goals in the margins of a busy life.
  2. Next: The "one-third" accelerator phase where you hit the gas on your aspirational goals.
• The Seven-Minute Pivot: How spending just 7 minutes a day—a total of 2,555 minutes a year—on your future can build unstoppable momentum.
• The 4 P’s Loop: Cynthia’s "cousin" to Erica’s SNAP method for fighting internal barriers:
  1. Pause: Interrupt the negative spiral.
  2. Protest: Challenge the validity of your self-doubt.
  3. Pivot: Turn toward a positive, productive thought.
  4. Pray: Enlist your higher power for strength.
• Playing the Game vs. Being Played: A candid look at corporate politics and the necessity of being visible and vocal about your aspirations so people can "say your name in rooms you aren't in."

Key Takeaways:

• Mid-Career is a Mindset: It’s not about age; it’s about the decades spent on the "hamster wheel" where life is busy and your own growth often takes a backseat.
• The "Roses" Danger: If your job is going perfectly, that is the exact time you need to be planning your next move. Disrupters are everywhere.
• Letting Go of the Anger: Cynthia shares a raw reflection on her exit from corporate life, advising her past self to let go of the "how" it happened to preserve energy for the "what’s next."

🔗 Resources:

• Buy the Book: Now Near Next: Move from Professional Serendipity to Intentional Advancement on Amazon.
• Free Resource: Download Cynthia’s career blueprint at cynthiabentzenmercer.com.
• Listen More: Check out Cynthia’s podcast, Climbing the Corporate Ladder Without Breaking a Heel.
• Join the Community: Visit JoinHerCollective.com to connect with ambitious women shattering ceilings together.

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What if the glass ceiling you just broke through leads to a room where you aren't even allowed to speak?

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Elizabeth Webb, author of Made for Magic. Elizabeth shares her raw experience as the first female employee at an all-male company, where she realized that "staying on principle" was actually costing her soul. They dive into the "Pragmatic Goddess" approach to leaving toxic workplaces and how to reclaim a life of soul-satisfying joy.

Join them as they discuss the epidemic of exhaustion, why "fun" is a radical act for high-achieving women, and how to stop "blabbing" (numbing out) and start actually resting.

Inside the Episode:

• The Toxic Breakout: Elizabeth’s story of being the "only" woman in the room and the moment she realized her presence was being used as a shield for a culture that refused to change.
• The Pragmatic Goddess Strategy: A survival guide for the "onlys" who can't leave their jobs yet. Learn why you must put an end date in your calendar to calm your subconscious and stop the feeling that "this is forever."
• Toxic Toleration: How to recognize when your "righteousness" in staying at a hard job is actually just a mask for martyring your health and energy.
• Rest vs. Blabbing: Why binging two seasons of a show or doom-scrolling isn't rest—it's numbing—and how to identify activities that actually make you feel alive.
• Scheduling Joy as Sacred: Why your salsa class or art session should be held with the same "sacredness" as a high-stakes board meeting.
• The "Fun" Resolution: Following the leadership of a 7-year-old to rediscover the luxury of doing things just because you enjoy them, without turning them into a "productive" side hustle.
• Reclaiming Hope: How to restart your dreaming process even when you’re too exhausted to remember what makes you happy.

If you’ve been "rattling the cage" of a career that doesn't feed your soul, this episode is your permission slip to stop surviving and start creating a life that feels like magic.

🔗 Resources:

• Get the first chapter of Elizabeth’s book for free: madeformagicbook.com.
• Buy the book: Made for Magic: A Practical Guide from Survival Mode to Soul-Satisfying Joy.
• Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.

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What if the very traits you’ve been told make you "too emotional" for the C-suite are actually the high-level brain functions required for elite leadership?

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Melody Wilding, executive coach and author of Trust Yourself and Managing Up. Melody introduces the concept of the "Sensitive Striver"—high achievers who possess a more finely tuned nervous system. She argues that empathy and deep processing aren't weaknesses to be "toughed out," but biological advantages that, when managed with the right systems, lead to unparalleled strategic success.

Join them as they discuss how to break the cycle of overthinking, the science of the "empathy neuron," and how to stop being the "single point of failure" by teaching people exactly how to treat you.

Inside the Episode:

• The Biology of Sensitivity: Melody explains the MRI research behind high sensitivity, revealing increased activity in brain regions related to decision-making and the "mirror neurons" that allow us to process emotions more deeply.
• Deep Thinking vs. Overthinking: Learn the vital distinction between productive problem-solving and the "paralysis by analysis" that stems from trying to optimize for too many masters at once.
• The "Frustrated Crier" Reframe: A tactical guide for women who tear up at work. Learn how to shift from a reaction of shame and apology to a position of strength by crediting your emotions to high standards and dedication.
• The "Honor Roll Hangover": Why the "good girl" mentality—saying yes to everything and working harder to be noticed—actually makes you unpromotable in the eyes of senior leadership.
• Managing Up Strategically: Why influencing your boss isn't about "making them happy," but about reclaiming your own agency and autonomy so you can lead your career from the driver's seat.
• The High-Low-Hero Ritual: A simple end-of-day shutdown process to close the "mental tabs" in your brain and prevent work stress from leaking into your home life.
• Setting the Precedent: Melody’s "best advice" on why you must stop being the first to volunteer and instead start teaching people how to treat you by valuing your own time first.

🔗 Resources:

• Get Melody’s free guide: Five Steps to Speak Like a Senior Leader.
• Buy the books: Trust Yourself and Managing Up.
• Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.

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What if being "canceled" in the office isn't a career death sentence, but a credential that proves you’re finally playing at a higher level?

In this solo episode, host Erica Rooney takes a deep dive into the cultural phenomenon of "girlbossing too close to the sun." Using Taylor Swift’s track Cassandra (and the viral discourse around it) as a backdrop, Erica breaks down the systemic way corporate America punishes assertive women. From the "Horn Effect" to microaggressions, this episode is a guide to navigating reputational bias and reclaiming your power when the system tries to dim your light.

Erica shares her own story of how "visibility turned into vulnerability" and explains why your corporate scars are actually the connective tissue that will lead to your biggest breakthrough yet.

Inside the Episode:

• Girlbossing Too Close to the Sun: Why a woman’s climb up the ladder often triggers office politics, shifting the narrative from "effective" to "intimidating" the moment she gains real influence.
• The 30% Abrasiveness Gap: A look at the Harvard Business Review data showing that assertive women are 30% more likely than men to be labeled as "abrasive" in performance reviews.
• Reputational Bias 101: Breaking down the Halo vs. Horn Effect—how a single negative perception can overshadow your results and lock you into a past narrative.
• The Slow Erosion: Why "cancel culture" at work isn't a loud public outcry, but a quiet exclusion from meetings and a 60% microaggression rate that calls women’s competence into question.
• Connection as Currency: Understanding why women’s job satisfaction drops 20% when they perceive disapproval from peers, and how to break the "sticky floor" of needing to be liked.
• Matching Scars: Exploring the concept of "common humanity"—the idea that your corporate struggles aren't proof of failure, but a shared experience that builds resilience and community.
• The Brave Bite Exercise: A challenge to look at your most "canceled" moment and identify the specific lesson that made you stronger.

If you’ve ever been told you’re "too much" or been sidelined for the same behavior that gets men promoted, this episode is your battle cry to stop conforming and start leading louder.

🔗 Resources:

• Reclaim your energy and join a community of women who "have been through some shit": DM Erica for a link to Her Collective.
• Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.

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What if the only thing standing between you and your biggest dream was a decades-old "software update" for your brain? Imagine moving across the world or pivoting your career not because you aren't afraid, but because you finally know how to handle the voice telling you to stay small.

In this episode, executive coach and Opposite of Small Talk co-host Danielle McCombs joins Erica Rooney to discuss her upcoming move to London and the science of overcoming mental roadblocks. You’ll learn how to identify your "Saboteurs" through the Positive Intelligence framework and gain practical tools to stay present, even when life feels like a "colossal" undertaking.

Inside the Episode

• The Power of the "Evidence Log": How Danielle’s move from New York to San Francisco 10 years ago provided the "proof of concept" for her leap to London.
• Updating Your Internal Software: Why our coping mechanisms from childhood (Saboteurs) often become the "sticky floors" of our adult professional lives.
• The Positive Intelligence (PQ) Framework: An introduction to the work of Shirzad Chamine and how to identify the "Judge" living inside your head.
• Common Saboteurs for Ambitious Women: A deep dive into the Hyper-Achiever, the Stickler (Perfectionist), and the Avoider.
• The "Dirt Road" vs. The "Autobahn": Why choosing a new mental pathway feels difficult at first—and how neuroplasticity makes it easier over time.
• The Toothbrush Challenge: A simple, 2-minute daily habit to build your mindfulness muscle and increase your PQ.
• The "Mile High" Wedding: A wild, true story of what happens when you take your headphones out and actually stay present in the world.

Resources

• Take the Free Assessment: PositiveIntelligence.com
• Connect with Danielle: DanielleMcCombs.com
• Listen to Danielle’s Podcast: The Opposite of Small Talk

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What if the only thing standing between your current role and the C-suite isn't your resume, but your own internal "Good Girl" script? Imagine walking into a high-stakes meeting not hoping to be liked, but fully grounded in the power of your own perspective.

Summary

In this episode, acclaimed executive coach Sara Anderson joins Erica Rooney to bridge the gap between competence and confidence for high-performing women. They dive deep into dismantling the "Good Girl" conditioning and mastering the inner game required to transition into top-tier leadership roles.

Inside the Episode

• The Competence-Confidence Trap: Why hitting your goals often makes you feel like more of a "fake" rather than more secure.
• The "Want What You Want" Framework: How to reconnect with your own desires to break the cycle of people-pleasing and over-functioning.
• Dismantling the Good Girl Script: Why the behaviors that made you a great operator are exactly what’s holding you back from becoming a great executive.
• Option C Thinking: Moving beyond binary choices to find creative solutions for work-life integration.
• Exposure vs. Exposed: Navigating the biological fear of "getting kicked out of the tribe" when you start taking up space.
• The Nightmare Scenario Drill: A practical tool to deconstruct the fears that stop you from building your personal brand on platforms like LinkedIn.
• The Leadership Training Ground: How to view a toxic or "stuck" environment as a masterclass in boundary setting before you make your next move.

Resources

• Guest: Sara Anderson, Executive Coach & Leadership Consultant
• Host: Erica Rooney, HR Executive & Keynote Speaker
• Mentioned: The Her Collective Group Coaching

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What if you could stop shape-shifting just to fit into a boardroom? Imagine leading with your full cultural identity, history, and brilliance without the crushing weight of burnout or the "invisible wound" of fragmentation.

Dr. Christine Coleman joins Erica Rooney to bridge clinical psychology with strategic equity, offering a roadmap for diverse leaders to integrate their whole selves. This episode explores the "Socio-Relational Healing Theory" and provides actionable strategies for moving from survival mode to authentic thriving.

Inside the Episode:

• The Inverted Triangle: A breakdown of Dr. Coleman’s Socio-Relational Healing Theory, which places the relationship with "Self" as the essential foundation for navigating systemic and workplace pressures.
• The Fragmentation Paradox: Exploring how "code-switching" and minimizing cultural identity functions as a "sticky floor" that leads to burnout and psychological exhaustion for diverse leaders.
• The "I Will/I Will Not" Framework: A practical boundary-setting exercise designed to help women move from "survival mode" to reclaimed agency by identifying exactly what they are willing to give—and what they are not.

Resources

• Dr Christine Coleman: https://www.drchristinecoleman.com

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What if you were as reliable to yourself as you are to your boss, your kids, or your community? Imagine a world where the promises you make in private—to rest, to move, or to create—carried the same weight as a deadline on your calendar. In this episode, Erica Rooney explores "self-ghosting," where ambitious women break promises to themselves while showing up flawlessly for everyone else, and shares how to move from "good vibes" to "clean agreements" to rebuild self-trust and stop the cycle of burnout.

Inside the Episode

• The Fictional Woman Fallacy: Why we fail by making plans for a version of ourselves that has zero kids, infinite sleep, and no job.
• Defining Clean Agreements: The four-part framework—When, Where, How Long, and Done—that turns a vague goal into a kept promise.
• The $20 Rule: Why doing the "minimum" is more valuable than doing nothing when you can't give 100%.
• The "Fix It Fast" Protocol: How to stop the "shame monologue" and recover immediately after a missed commitment without "starting over."

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What if your introversion wasn't a barrier to your leadership, but your greatest competitive advantage? Imagine commanding a room not by being the loudest voice, but by being the most intentional and prepared one. In this episode, Goldie Chan, a global personal branding guru and top LinkedIn voice, joins Erica Rooney to dismantle the myth that you have to be an extrovert to succeed in corporate America. They explore the "playbook for introverts," offering tactical advice on building visibility and influence while protecting your mental battery and staying true to your authentic self.

Inside the Episode

• The Introvert Hangover: Understanding the limited social energy battery and why recovery periods are essential for avoiding burnout.
• The 10-Minute Dopamine Detox: A "bell pepper hot take" on surviving conferences by taking short, screen-free breaks to reset the brain.
• The Content Bank Method: Strategies for high-impact branding using just two hours a month to create evergreen assets.
• Community Over Networking: Shifting from "small talk" to meaningful interest-based groups like WhatsApp or Facebook communities.
• The Reply Bank System: Using pre-formatted responses to manage common inquiries without depleting your mental energy.

🔗 Resources:

• Book: Personal Branding for Introverts by Goldie Chan
• Website: GoldieChan.com
• LinkedIn: Connect with Goldie Chan
• Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.

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Is your "biological clock" a source of anxiety or a tool for empowerment? In this episode, Erica Rooney sits down with Dr. Jaime Knopman, a leading reproductive endocrinologist, to dismantle the myths and shame surrounding women's health.

Dr. Knopman challenges the "just relax" narrative, explains the cold hard facts about egg quality in your 30s, and shares why reproductive choice is the ultimate power move for the modern ambitious woman. If you've ever felt behind or overwhelmed by the "shoulds" of motherhood, this conversation will help you reclaim your timeline.

Inside the Episode:

• The 32-Year-Old Reality Check: Why your period doesn't always equal fertility and the data every woman needs to know sooner rather than later.
• Reframing Infertility: Moving away from shame and understanding the medical truth that "willpower" can't fix.
• The "Reproductive Pivot": How egg freezing changes the way women date, work, and plan for their future selves.
• Corporate Advocacy: How to talk to HR about modernizing your benefits to include fertility support.
• Resilience in Health: Dealing with bad medical news and finding the strength to "get back up" when life knocks you down.

🔗 Resources:

• Pre-order Dr. Jaime Knopman’s book: Own Your Fertility.
• Follow Dr. Jaime on Instagram @dr_jaimeknopman.
• Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.

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What if the secret to overcoming imposter syndrome isn't getting rid of your fear, but learning to invert your perspective and use it as fuel?

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Michelle "Mace" Curran, a former F-16 fighter pilot and lead solo pilot for the US Air Force Thunderbirds. As only one of two women in history to hold that title, Michelle has flown inverted inches from her wingman at 500 mph—all while battling the same inner critic that many high-achieving women face in the boardroom.

Michelle shares how she moved from a shy, introverted high-achiever to a decorated combat veteran, revealing the mental discipline required to override survival instincts and the power of "call sign culture" in building psychological safety.

Inside the Episode:

• Training Over Instinct: Michelle explains how the "insane" maneuvers of an air show are actually the result of thousands of hours of repetition, and how that same building of competence is the foundation for confidence in any male-dominated career.
• The Survival Brain in the Boardroom: How to distinguish between real physical danger and the primal fear of social judgment. Michelle shares her "zoom out" method to get worst-case scenarios out of your head and onto paper.
• The "Costume" of Confidence: Michelle opens up about her early career struggles in Japan, where she felt like she had to wear a "Type A costume" to belong, and the shock to her identity when she realized she couldn't be a "golden child" on day one.
• The Inner Voice vs. The Verdict: A breakdown of how to identify your inner critic—Michelle’s looked like a "tactical older male pilot"—and why recognizing the source of that voice takes away its power.
• MACE: The Call Sign Story: The vulnerable story behind Michelle's call sign (Mock At Circle Entry) and how a near-catastrophic mistake involving 9 G-forces became her ultimate badge of honor.
• Call Sign Culture & Safety: Why having a nickname based on a mistake is actually a tool for psychological safety, encouraging a "debrief culture" where even the highest-ranking leaders openly admit their errors.
• Inverting Your Perspective: A look at Michelle’s book, The Flip Side, and how to use the "action creates confidence" loop to navigate moments where "the shit hits the fan."

If you’re waiting to "feel ready" before chasing your biggest dreams, this episode is the reality check you need to start taking action in the presence of doubt.

🔗 Resources:

• Get Michelle’s book: The Flip Side: How to Invert Your Perspective and Turn Fear into Your Superpower.
• Learn more about Michelle Curran at Upside Down Dreams.
• Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.

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What if the biggest barrier to your business growth isn't your vision, but your refusal to look at the numbers?

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Danielle Hendon, founder of Four Corners CFO. After a decade in corporate finance, Danielle realized that many entrepreneurs are brilliant at their craft but paralyzed by their books. She’s on a mission to turn founders into confident financial leaders by simplifying complex "money talk" into actionable strategy.

Join them as they discuss why you can't lead where you don't look, how to stop letting your bank account define your self-worth, and the vital mindset shift needed to move from a "stagnant pond" to a "flowing river" of wealth.

Inside the Episode:

• The Music to Math Pipeline: Danielle shares her unconventional journey from aspiring opera singer to CPA, explaining the scientific mesh between musical patterns and numerical data.
• The Judgment Trap: Why women often feel like their financial statements are a "grade" on their performance as a human, and how to start viewing numbers as neutral tools for decision-making.
• Forecasting as Leadership: Danielle breaks down why the goal of a budget isn't necessarily to hit it—it’s a roadmap to help you understand the "why" behind your business's story.
• The "Stagnant Pond" vs. "Flowing River": A powerful visual analogy for shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset, and why you must "spend money to make money."
• The Power of Profit: Why paying yourself first is not selfish, but a requirement for sustainable growth and the ability to eventually delegate tasks.
• Sticky Floors of Delegation: Danielle opens up about her own struggle with hiring and "letting go," revealing why the first revenue-generating hire is the hardest yet most necessary step to shatter your glass ceiling.
• Pricing for Value: A look at why hourly billing often penalizes expertise, and why shifting to flat-fee pricing allows you to profit from your own efficiency.

If you’ve been putting your head in the sand when it comes to your business finances, this episode is the clarity and encouragement you need to step into the power of profit.

🔗 Resources:

• Visit Danielle's dedicated landing page for listeners: 4cornerscfo.com/glassceilings.
• Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.

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What if the secret to conquering self-doubt and negotiating your worth at work begins with lowering your tolerance for compromise in your most intimate relationships?

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Jingjin Liu, serial entrepreneur, investor, and global advocate. Jingjin is the founder of the Elevate Group and the co-founder of Zazu, Asia's first sexual wellness company for women. She proves a radical truth: confidence in the bedroom leads to confidence in the boardroom.

Jingjin shares her fascinating journey from a "weird girl" in Beijing to the youngest Global Marketing Director in a male-dominated industry, revealing how deep-seated societal conditioning and a high tolerance for small compromises at home are the sticky floors keeping women stuck in their careers.

Inside the Episode:

• The Bedroom to Boardroom Link: Jingjin breaks down how women's tendency to make compromises in the bedroom (e.g., accommodating a partner's sleep or TV habits, or silence about sexual desire) builds a pattern of accommodating behavior that is carried directly into the workplace.
• The Snoring Analogy: A powerful and relatable example of the high tolerance for "bullshit" women build at home—from sleeping poorly due to a partner's snoring to not asking for dishes to be washed—and why lowering that tolerance is the first step toward self-assertion.
• The LIE of Self-Worth: How making small, repeated compromises at home leads to the deep, intrinsic belief that "I am not worth it," making it impossible to ask for a bigger budget or better salary at work.
• The Twin Sticky Floors: The two most common traps for high-achieving women in corporate settings: The Likability Trap & Perfectionism
• Fighting for the Whole Cookie: How to move past the "tall poppy syndrome" and scarcity mindset that pits women against each other. Jing Jin argues that women are often distracted by fighting for the crumbs instead of demanding the whole damn cookie for everyone.
• The Global Sisterhood: Jingjin shares the exciting evolution of the Elevate Group's mission, shifting from focusing only on Asian women to impacting 5 million women in business globally, recognizing that gender discrimination and self-doubt are universal challenges.

If you are ready to reclaim your power, fight back against sexism, and elevate your ambition by dismantling the inner conditioning that holds you back, this episode is a courageous call to action.

🔗 Resources:

• Watch Jing Jin Luu's TED Talk: Confidence in the Bedroom leads to Confidence in the Boardroom.
• Learn more about Jing Jin Luu and her mission at Elevate Group.
• Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.
• Connect with Walk West: walkwest.com

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Are you ready to stop sprinting toward the end of the year and instead lean into the magic of the in-between?

In this solo episode, host Erica Rooney challenges the traditional "hustle harder" holiday advice. She encourages you to view this time as a refractory period—a natural exhale before the big inhale of 2026—and gives you radical permission to slow down and be present.

Erica reveals her secret to managing the season's chaos: strategically using AI to clear the clutter, protect her energy, and free up her mental load so she can focus on the moments that truly matter.

Inside the Episode:

• The Refractory Pause: Why you should stop viewing the holidays as a sprint to the finish line and instead embrace the season's slower rhythm as a necessary time for rest and self-reconnection.
• Permission to be Present: A call to action to stop doing all the things you think you "should" do and start doing the things that genuinely matter to you (like sitting on the couch or baking horrific cookies).
• AI for the Invisible Labor: Erica demonstrates exactly how she uses simple AI prompts (like Chat GPT or Google Gemini) to eliminate time-consuming planning and mental clutter:
  • Magical Meal Planning
  • Creative Gift Ideas
• The Calm December Prompt: The specific AI prompt Erica used to design a weekly rhythm that prioritized feeling calm, intentional, and grounded, while carving out dedicated time for connection, rest, and joy.
• Protecting Your Energy: Why using AI is not about replacing humanity, but about clearing the invisible labor and protecting your mental energy so you don't lose your balance (or your shit) on those you love.

If you’re ready to ditch the guilt and use modern tools to move through the holidays with clarity, grounding, and magic, this episode is your essential guide.

🔗 Resources:

• Join the community for support, coaching, and tools to free up your mental energy: DM Erica for a link to Her Collective.
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What if the ultimate key to professional success and unlocking your full potential isn't external competition, but the internal wisdom gained from managing your mind and emotions?

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, host Erica Rooney sits down with Meredith Haberfield, CEO and Founder of Think Human. With a unique background blending molecular biochemistry, executive leadership, and even Whitewater River guiding, Meredith proves that igniting transformational change in innovative companies requires blending social, psychological, and neurological science.

Join them as they explore why focusing on internal growth is the only way to overcome the "sticky floors" of people-pleasing and self-doubt, and how to use the science of your brain to make courageous leadership feel less scary.

Inside the Episode:

• From Biochemistry to CEO: Meredith shares her fascinating journey, explaining how her early experiences as a Whitewater River guide and her research on stress hormones and the immune system shaped her understanding that human behavior isn't dictated by logic.
• The People-Pleasing Trap: The most common "sticky floor" Meredith sees with high-achieving women: using external validation (like a boss's approval) as a food source, and how to disconnect from that need to author your own path.
• Time-Bound Sacrifices: Powerful advice for women making sacrifices for their team: why you must put a time boundary around those sacrifices to prevent them from becoming an ugly, permanent reality.
• Intentionality Over Anxiety: A discussion on the difference between intention (which speaks in statements) and anxiety (which speaks in questions), and how to create a clear picture of what you're aiming for to mobilize the subconscious brain.
• Blind Spot Hunting: A counter-intuitive approach to uncovering your hidden flaws. Learn why you must get "excited about seeing the ugly stuff" and approach your self-judgments with compassion and curiosity, much like a detective.
• The Stretch Zone Advantage: The scientific reason (apoptosis) why operating in your stretch zone—just outside your comfort zone—is not only beneficial for mental growth but actively optimizes your physical immune system.
• The Fire-Fueling Reaction: What to do immediately after a professional failure or rejection: commit to a "boatload of action"—do 10 small things right now—to spark new possibilities and avoid the narrative of failure.

If you're ready to stop waiting for external validation and unlock the internal capabilities needed to lead with unparalleled clarity and courage, this episode is your scientific playbook.

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• Learn more about Meredith Haberfield and her leadership development programs at think-human.com.
• Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.

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What if the secret to building an authentic, successful career isn't a linear path, but embracing the chaos of a playground model and leveraging your most human qualities?

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Ashley Faus, Head of Lifecycle Management at Atlassian and author of the upcoming book, Human-Centered Marketing, How to Connect with Audiences in the Age of AI. Ashley brings a fresh perspective, blending her deep expertise in marketing and technology with her background in musical theater and vocal performance.

Join them as they explore how the empathy skills of a theater kid translate directly into high-level business strategy, and how women can build true trust, authority, and influence using Ashley's four pillars of thought leadership.

Inside the Episode:

• The Theater Kid to Tech Leader Pipeline: Ashley reveals the surprising synergy between musical theater and marketing, explaining how stepping into a character's shoes directly translates into high-level audience empathy and strategic business connection.
• The Problem with "Bright Girls": A discussion on why the linear structure of traditional education is a disservice to high-achieving women, leading them to believe that career snags mean they're "not smart."
• The Career as a Playground: Why the traditional career funnel doesn't work and how to view your professional journey as a playground where you can climb the slide or use skills in "the wrong way" (e.g., a lateral move) for massive long-term growth.
• The Checkers vs. Chess Promotion Rule: Critical advice for ambitious women on how to play the "smart game of checkers" for 12 months after a promotion, avoiding the frustration of unrealistic growth expectations in large companies.
• The Four Pillars of Thought Leadership: Ashley breaks down her framework for building influence: Credibility, Profile, Being Prolific, and Depth of Ideas. Learn which pillar is likely your weakest point and how to strengthen it.
• Building Trust in the Age of AI: The three essential human elements (Logic, Empathy, and Authenticity) that are critical for building genuine trust and authority when the digital world is flooded with AI-generated content.
• The Minimum Viable Action (MVA): A practical strategy for managing your energy and relationships, maintaining a "warm" baseline (e.g., a quick text) so you don't always have to start from zero.

If you're ready to embrace a non-linear career path and use your innate human connection skills to build lasting influence and authority, this episode is your strategic guide.

🔗 Resources:

• Connect with Ashley Faus on LinkedIn to continue the conversation.
• Find her book, Human-Centered Marketing, How to Connect with Audiences in the Age of AI, wherever books are sold.
• Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.

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What if the secret to conquering the mental load and preventing burnout lies in using technology to center your core values—not just to boost productivity?

In this fireside chat, Erica Rooney is joined by Tara Ryan, a technology leader, certified Fair Play facilitator, and founder of Confidant AI. Tara shares her powerful journey from scaling corporate software teams and navigating infertility to building a women-centric AI tool that tackles the unseen labor that plagues high-achieving women.

Join them as they dive into the challenges of the invisible labor gap, the guilt of delegation, and how to harness emerging technology like Confidant AI to pause, self-regulate, and make values-based decisions every day.

Inside the Episode:

• The Invisible Labor Crisis: Tara breaks down the stark reality of the 35,000 small decisions women make daily and how this constant cognitive load leads to burnout and career barriers.
• Fair Play Explained: A breakdown of the Fair Play method and why it’s essential for creating a fair, not necessarily equal, division of unpaid labor and emotional management in the home.
• The Guilt of Delegation: How to overcome the guilt of redistributing labor by establishing a "minimum standard of care" with your partner, ensuring tasks are handled to a mutually agreed-upon level.
• The Systemic Barrier: Erica and Tara discuss how the lack of paid parental leave creates a "path dependency," preventing couples from renegotiating duties and locking women into the role of the default caregiver.
• Building Mother-Centric AI: A look inside Confidant AI and the groundbreaking concept of Vibe Coding—using creativity and language to build technology—to create tools that actually support women instead of just disconnecting them.
• Pre-Baby Conversations: Tara shares how her journey through infertility gave her and her partner the unique opportunity to have deep, intentional conversations about their core family values before their first child arrived.
• Revisiting Your Rules: The powerful advice Tara would give her younger self: to examine the unwritten rules and external expectations governing her life to ensure they align with her true, deeply held belief system.

If you’re ready to stop shouldering the entire mental load and explore how to use technology to live a more regulated, values-driven life, this conversation is your next step.

🔗 Resources:

• Learn more about Tara Ryan and her work at Confidant AI.
• Fair Play: Explore the book and methodology by Eve Rodsky (Tara is a certified facilitator).
• Vibe Coding: Look up resources on how to prompt AI to generate code.
• Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.

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What if the most impactful leadership strategy isn't focused on your team, but on the inner wisdom and grounding you gain from managing yourself?

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, host Erica Rooney sits down with Margaret Andrews, author of Managing Yourself to Lead Others and the educator behind Harvard's most popular leadership program. Margaret reveals that true, authentic leadership unlocks when you first achieve self-mastery.

Join them as they explore the foundational questions needed to understand your own influences, values, and definitions of success. Learn why knowing yourself roots you, giving you the inner strength to lead without conforming to outdated molds, and how to use simple tools to make grounded decisions even under extreme pressure.

Inside the Episode:

• The Stinging Catalyst: Margaret's personal story of receiving harsh feedback ("You're not self-aware") that propelled her to create a revolutionary leadership program.
• The Foundational Questions: Identifying the deep questions necessary to understand who and what has shaped you, and what core values you're actually living.
• Beyond the Prescription of Success: Why women need to define success based on how they want to feel, not just outward achievements.
• Actionable Tools for Pressure: Simple techniques like "Write it out, shake it out" to handle big emotions and make grounded decisions.
• The Power of Being Rooted: How self-understanding makes you less knocked off balance by the behavior of others, allowing you to lead authentically.

If you're ready to stop conforming and unlock the unique, powerful leader only you can be, this episode is your playbook for inner transformation.

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• Find Margaret Andrews' book, Managing Yourself to Lead Others, wherever books are sold.
• Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.

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Are you sprinting toward the end of the year on fumes, feeling the pressure to achieve "perfection" when you're already doing the work of three people?

In this solo episode, host Erica Rooney flips the script on the year-end hustle. She argues that finishing the year strong doesn't mean doing more, it means choosing better and slowing down on purpose to align your efforts. This is the antidote to the corporate finish line chaos.

Erica introduces her simple, three-part weekly audit designed to replace emotion with evidence, cut the endless activity that keeps you stuck, and ensure your time is spent on tasks that guarantee future growth, not burnout.

Inside the Episode:

• The Year-End Pressure Cooker: A candid look at the relentless demands of Q4—from performance reviews and budget season to the inevitable holiday hosting and perfectionism.
• Activity vs. Impact: Why being busy doesn't mean you're being valuable. Erica shares how to stop doing the "busy work" (like organizing your makeup drawer!) and identify the three things that truly move the needle toward your goals.
• The Energy Check: The importance of tracking your physical state. Learn the color-coded calendar method to identify what activities (meetings, projects, or people) leave you energized versus totally drained.
• Eating the Frog Strategically: How to make dreaded, energy-sucking tasks less draining by strategically placing them in your schedule to clear up mental space and anxiety.
• The Alignment Test (Bridge vs. Cliff): A crucial test for any task:
  • Bridge Activities: Set you up for future growth, recognition, and long-term alignment.
  • Cliff Activities: Take your time and energy but get you nowhere toward your long-term vision. (Hint: Reformatting slides is a cliff!)
• Your Weekly Action Plan: A simple, low-effort routine for Friday evening to map your calendar, cut the drains, and prioritize the bridge activities that guarantee you start the new year rested and ahead of the curve.

If you are ready to get off the corporate hamster wheel and create a life you don't have to feel like you're escaping from, this episode is your strategic guide to ending the year aligned, not exhausted.

🔗 Resources:

• Revisit the SNAP Method (Stop and Notice) in previous episodes for an easy way to check in with your body.
• Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.

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In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia and author of Be Yourself At Work. Claude leads a global organization by proving that emotional intelligence is not a "soft skill," but a core business function that drives sustainable, high-growth culture. She shares the origin story of her unique role, revealing how to infuse empathy from the top down and why showing your full humanity is the ultimate strategy for success in a fast-paced, high-pressure world.

Inside the Episode:

• The Chief Heart Officer (CHO) Role: Claude details the evolution of her groundbreaking role, defining it as the executive responsible for the "heartbeat" of the entire organization.
• Be Yourself At Work: The core message of her book, written for anyone who has felt the need to "shapeshift" or "code-switch" to survive the corporate day.
• The New Work Paradox: How the emerging Gen Z and Gen Alpha workforce is demanding self-awareness and mental health resources, forcing companies to move beyond toxic cultural norms.
• Emotional Intelligence as a Superpower: How women can reframe and own their EQ, transforming the "too emotional" label into their most valuable leadership asset.
• Shutting Down the Inner Critic: Claude introduces the LIE Exercise—a science-backed method for combating imposter syndrome.
• Fierce Empathy in Action: What kind candor looks like when delivering tough feedback, fostering "genuine care" so that hard conversations are seen as connection, not correction.
• The Non-Technical Skill of Tomorrow: Claude argues that empathy is the single most critical skill for future leaders.
• Advice for the Un-Evolved Workplace: How to continue being your authentic self and a champion for others, even in environments that don't support it.

If you’re ready to stop hiding who you are and learn how to make your humanity your biggest competitive advantage, this episode is a powerful call to action.

🔗 Resources:

• Download the first chapter of Be Yourself At Work for free at https://www.google.com/search?q=beyourselfbook.com.
• Visit Claude's website at claude silver.com.
• Connect with Claude Silver on LinkedIn.

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What if the fear and self-doubt you feel in a toxic job are intentionally manufactured by the company—and you hold more power than you think?

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Dan Goodman, founder of the Dan Goodman Employment Advisory. As a corporate veteran who witnessed unfair tactics from the inside, Dan now acts as the strategic counter to HR, having helped employees negotiate over $11.4 million in severance increases in the last 27 months.

Join them as they pull back the curtain on predatory PIPS, severance negotiation, and why "your employer is not your family" is the most important lesson for every high-achieving woman.

Inside the Episode:

• The Great Severance Lie: Dan shares his origin story—a pivot from commission verification to helping employees fight back—and the staggering financial impact his advisory has had.
• Why the PIP is Despicable: A raw, experienced-based take on why predatory PIPS (Performance Improvement Plans) shouldn't exist, and how they are intentionally designed to blindside high-performers and make them quit.
• The "Gerbil Wheel" of Stress: Understanding the intentional plan to undermine your mental health, confidence, and trust, and how to stop spiraling down the "rat hole" of personalized self-doubt.
• HR Is Not Your Family: Why the Human Resources department is primarily there to protect the company's interests, and how to use HR only when you are ready to strategically plan your exit.
• Your Documentation Playbook: The three crucial buckets of information you need to gather (starting on Day One) to build your case and protect yourself before you are locked out of your systems.
• Severance Negotiation: Before You Arrive: Why executives should negotiate their severance and restrictive clauses before taking the job, and why a C-Suite member should expect a full year of compensation upon termination.
• Flipping the Script: The most powerful technique for women facing termination: moving from defending yourself against the employer's false narrative to articulating your truthful narrative, backed by their actions.

If you are a high-achieving woman facing unfair treatment, a PIP, or simply want to know how to protect your career and your worth in the corporate world, this conversation is an essential guide to fighting back.

🔗 Resources:

• Connect with Dan Goodman on LinkedIn and check out his daily content.
• Find his services at dangoodmanea.com.
• Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.

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What if your "stress" isn't one big mess, but three distinct types of challenges that require entirely different solutions?

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, host Erica Rooney sits down with Allison Graham, a leading voice on strategic resilience, and author of books like Take Back Your Weekends. Driven by her own journey through chronic pain and adversity, Allison offers a science-backed framework to help high-achievers stop sacrificing their sanity and manage challenges more efficiently.

Join them as they dissect the "tangled up stress mess" we all live in and learn how to separate Adversities (life-changing issues), Obstacles (repeat problems), and the endless Task Circle (the to-do list) so you can regain control and dramatically reduce unnecessary stress.

Inside the Episode:

• The Triple Resilience Model: Allison's revolutionary framework for separating your challenges:
  • Adversities: Catastrophic life events that require survival stress (and self-compassion).
  • Obstacles: Repeating moments of angst that you are paid to solve (requiring problem-solving).
  • Tasks: The endless to-do list that needs zero emotional contribution.
• The "Task Circle" Trap: Why expecting to ever close the loop on your to-do list is a fantasy that drains your capacity and steals your happiness.
• Stop the Spiral: How to use the "better word game" to neutralize your language (e.g., swapping "awful" for "mildly irritating") and reverse-engineer the emotional swirl of destructive stress.
• The X Then Y Fallacy: Why putting off happiness until after you get caught up or after the chaos subsides is a recipe for perpetual unhappiness.
• Taking Back Your Weekends: The biggest mistake high-achievers make—allowing others to control their schedule—and simple, strategic boundaries to reclaim your time.
• Awareness Over Judgment: Why approaching your bad habits with compassionate curiosity (e.g., "Hmm, that's interesting that I did that again") is key to creating lasting change.

If you're ready to stop the overwhelm and start approaching your life with strategic calm, this episode is your essential guide to building real, practical resilience.

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• Learn more about Allison Graham and her work, including the Live Your Best Life Club, at allisongraham.net.
• Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.

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What if the biggest barrier to gender equality isn't who does the dishes, but who has to remember the dishes need doing?

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, host Erica Rooney sits down with Allison Daminger, a groundbreaking sociologist and author of What's On Her Mind: The Mental Workload of Family Life. Allison's viral research shines a light on the mental load—the planning, anticipating, and managing of all the things—that disproportionately falls on women.

Join them as they dissect why even in "woke" partnerships with hands-on dads, women's brains never get to turn off. Allison reveals the societal structures and deep-seated norms that keep this imbalance sticky and, crucially, how we can start an honest, constructive conversation to create a more equitable home life.

Inside the Episode:

• Defining the Invisible Labor: The difference between the physical execution of a chore and the taxing mental work of planning and anticipating that precedes it.
• The "Nothing" Response: Erica shares a powerful personal anecdote of asking her husband what he was thinking about, only to receive the one-word answer that perfectly summed up the mental load gap.
• The Next Frontier of Equality: Why sharing the mental load is the final, sticky frontier in achieving true gender parity, even as men do more physical labor than previous generations.
• The Policy Problem: Erica and Allison connect the mental load directly to the lack of paid parental leave in the US, arguing that early exposure to a child's needs is key to long-term equity.
• Superhumans vs. Bumblers: Allison’s favorite part of her research, revealing why women are overwhelmingly perceived as the "superhumans" (naturally organized) and men as the "bumblers" (go-with-the-flow)—and why this is a harmful myth.
• The Truth About Changing Roles: Insights into how the mental load impacts women's career progression, and why couples with higher-earning women still often see the woman carrying the mental burden.
• The Unjudged Reality: A liberating conclusion: it's okay if changing the load is too much work, as long as you're clear-eyed and okay with the current arrangement.

If you've ever felt deeply frustrated by having to manage all the things for your family, this episode will make you feel seen, validated, and equipped to start the conversation you need to have.

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• Find Allison Daminger's book, What's On Her Mind: The Mental Workload of Family Life, wherever books are sold.
• Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.

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Finish the Year Aligned, Not Exhausted: How to Audit Your Energy and Reclaim Your Focus

What if finishing the year strong didn’t mean doing more—but doing what actually matters?

In this solo episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, host Erica Rooney flips the script on “year-end hustle.” Instead of sprinting toward burnout, she challenges listeners to pause, take stock, and finish the year in alignment with their goals and energy—not perfection or pressure.

Through personal stories, humor, and actionable strategies, Erica lays out her simple yet powerful three-part year-end audit to help you separate impact from activity, identify what truly moves the needle, and stop letting busywork control your life.

Inside the Episode:

The Corporate Finish Line: Erica recalls her HR days—the endless reviews, budget meetings, and parties—and why women are conditioned to equate doing more with success.

The Three-Part Audit: Learn how to evaluate your self, your work, and your energy to prioritize what actually matters.

Evidence Over Emotion: Why “what gets measured gets managed” isn’t just a cliché—it’s the key to breaking free from hustle culture.

Energy Mapping: The color-coded strategy that helps you spot what fuels you and what drains you, so you can start scheduling your days for success.

Bridge vs. Cliff Activities: The powerful framework Erica uses to decide whether something propels her forward—or just keeps her spinning on the hamster wheel.

Weekly Reflection Ritual: How one 15-minute end-of-week check-in can lower your stress, boost happiness, and help you start every Monday focused and fulfilled.

If you’re tired of ending every year overwhelmed, this episode is your permission slip to slow down, realign, and finish strong on purpose.

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What if the biggest barrier to living your dream life isn't your career, but the financial confidence and literacy you still need to claim?

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, host Erica Rooney sits down with Steph Wagner, National Director of Women and Wealth at Northern Trust, former private equity professional, and divorce financial strategist. Steph's personal story of navigating a life-shattering financial crisis after a successful career fueled her mission to empower all women.

Join them as they discuss why financial security is the bedrock of a fulfilling life, the emotional "sticky floors" that keep women from engaging with their money, and the vital steps you need to take now to ensure a prosperous future.

Inside the Episode:

• The Wake-Up Call: Steph shares her powerful story of leaving private equity to prioritize family, falling into a false sense of security, and the devastating, eye-opening moment she realized she had no visibility into her family's finances.
• The Longevity Crisis: Startling statistics on why women must take financial charge, as they significantly outlive men and risk running out of money in their later decades.
• The Sticky Floors of Money: Unpacking the emotional barriers—like shame, avoidance, and the deep-seated belief of "I don't know enough"—that hold women back, regardless of their income level.
• From Scarcity to Abundance: Why a growth mindset is critical, but must be paired with the tools and literacy to grow wealth outside of your paycheck.
• The Core Message of Fly: Why the book is an empowerment guide disguised as a finance book, emphasizing the correlation between financial well-being and living an authentic life you love.
• Actionable First Steps: Steph's advice on how to start building your financial foundation today, including the need for transparency, honest self-assessment, and seeking financial literacy.
• The Never-Say-Never Lesson: The one crucial piece of advice Steph would give her younger self: never allow yourself to lean out or assume you're protected from life's curveballs.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed, intimidated, or disconnected from your personal finances, this conversation is an inspiring and urgent call to action to claim your financial power.

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• Find Steph Wagner's book, Fly: A Woman's Guide to Financial Freedom and Building A Life You Love, wherever books are sold (releasing November 11th).
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What if the secret to a happy life isn't about productivity, but about confronting your own mortality?

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Karen Salmansohn, a bestselling author, wellness expert, and the founder of NotSalmon.com. With a blend of psychology, humor, and a no-BS approach, Karen empowers women to live their happiest, most successful lives. Her new book, Your To Die for Life: How to Maximize Joy and Minimize Regret Before Your Time Runs Out, challenges us to think about life's end to get the most out of our today.

Join them as they explore the power of "mortality awareness" as a motivator for change, the science behind rewiring your brain for confidence, and why humor is one of the most effective tools for managing challenging emotions.

Inside the Episode:

• From Ad Exec to Author: Karen's fascinating journey from a high-stakes, high-stress advertising career to becoming a best-selling author and wellness guru with a book titled How to Succeed in Business Without a Penis.
• The Stop and Swap: A powerful behavioral change strategy rooted in neuroplasticity. Learn why you can't just stop a bad habit or a negative thought—you must replace it with a positive one.
• The Power of Your Eulogy: Why writing your own eulogy is a life-changing exercise for reverse-engineering your life's purpose and ensuring you live a life of meaning, not just milestones.
• The Top Regrets of the Dying: Karen shares how a personal tragedy—the death of her father—inspired her to confront the regrets of the dying and change her life's trajectory, leading her to have a son on the same day her father died.
• The Identity-Based Statement: Learn this powerful psychological tool for changing your habits by first changing how you see yourself.
• Core Values Over Goals: The difference between a to-do list and a "to-die list," and why living a life aligned with your core values is the only way to minimize regret.
• Humor as a Superpower: How to use humor as a strategic tool to navigate challenging emotions and move past self-doubt.

If you're an ambitious woman who wants to live a bolder, more authentic life—one with no regrets—this episode is an urgent and inspiring wake-up call.

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• Find Karen's new book, Your To Die for Life, wherever books are sold.
• Explore her work at NotSalmon.com
• Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn

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What if the hustle culture you've been taught to admire is actually a trap, and the constant demand for more is keeping you from true peace and happiness?

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, host Erica Rooney sits down with Israa Nasir, a psychotherapist, mental health advocate, and author of Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World that Always Demands More. Israa is a leading expert in emotional intelligence and sustainable self-care, guiding high-achieving women to dismantle the perfectionism that keeps them stuck.

Israa shares her personal journey from overachiever to psychotherapist, revealing how she used psychological research to find a missing link in the self-help world: the emotional drivers behind our unhealthy behaviors. She offers powerful, actionable strategies to break free from the not-enough mindset and build a life that feels aligned and fulfilling, not just productive.

Inside the Episode:

• The Promised Land of Happiness: Israa's personal story of hitting rock bottom despite checking off every milestone, and how it led her to question the toxic beliefs of hustle culture.
• Toxic Productivity Defined: Understanding this mindset as an obsession with external validation and achievement that leaves you feeling empty and disconnected.
• The Performance Culture of Social Media: How the pressure to perform on social media has bled into our real lives, turning our hobbies, friendships, and daily routines into performative acts.
• Permission to Be Mediocre: A powerful strategy for finding peace by identifying areas of your life where it's okay to be "good enough," freeing up energy for what truly matters.
• Rest as a Requirement: The truth about rest and why it's a fundamental part of healthy productivity, not a reward you have to earn. Israa offers tangible tools for integrating "micro-rest" into your day.
• The Chanel Rule for Your Calendar: A brilliant tip for the over-scheduled woman: setting a rule to take something off your calendar every time you feel overwhelmed.
• The Core Invitation: A call to introspection and self-reflection to redefine your values and build a life that is intentional and fulfilling, not just a series of milestones.

If you've ever felt guilty for slowing down or believed that your worth is tied to your output, this conversation is a revolutionary wake-up call to reclaim your time, energy, and life.

🔗 Resources:

• Learn more about Israa Nasir and her work at https://www.google.com/search?q=well-guide.com.
• Find her book, Toxic Productivity, wherever books are sold.
• Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.

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What if the relentless pursuit of "more" is actually what's holding you back from true fulfillment and sustainable success?

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Barbara Burgess, a leader, author, and coach who is challenging the pervasive culture of "not enough." In her book, Enough: Finding Peace in a World of Distractions, Hustle, and Expectations, Barbara empowers high-achieving women to break free from the hustle culture and cultivate a deep sense of inner peace.

Barbara shares her personal journey from a demanding corporate career to writing a book that came to her as "journaling with no intent." She reveals how she transformed her relationship with self-doubt by turning "not enough" into a comical character, and offers powerful, practical strategies for reclaiming your time, energy, and joy.

Inside the Episode:

• The Not-Enough Character: A surprising and tactical tool for creating distance from your limiting beliefs by giving them a name and a personality.
• The Self-Improvement Trap: Why the constant hunt for certifications and new skills can be a dangerous form of the "not enough" mindset, particularly for women.
• "I Get To" vs. "I Have To": A revolutionary mindset shift that redefines choice and liberates you from feeling obligated to do things you don't want to.
• Mastering Your Internal GPS: A powerful exercise using a simple notepad to retrain yourself to tune into your inner knowing and make decisions based on joy and delight.
• Staying in Your Energy Lane: A crucial strategy for protecting your life force by recognizing what's yours to solve and what's not.
• Leading with Intuition: How trusting your gut—that "full body yes"—is not a fluffy concept, but a profound and valuable skill that can lead to better outcomes for you and your organization.
• The Unapologetic Pep Talk: The one piece of advice Barbara would give her younger self: to be unapologetic, embrace change, and trust that she is already enough.

If you're an ambitious woman who feels caught between the pressure to perform and a deep longing for peace, this episode is a compassionate and revolutionary guide.

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• Find Barbara's book, Enough: Finding Peace in a World of Distractions, Hustle, and Expectations, wherever books are sold.
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What if AI isn't just a tool for productivity, but your secret weapon for building unshakeable confidence in the moments that matter most?

In this solo episode, host Erica Rooney shares her AI-powered playbook for ambitious women. She challenges the myth that confidence is a trait you're born with and reveals a powerful truth: confidence is a skill, and like any skill, it can be built and amplified. Erica argues that in a world where time is short and the pressure is high, AI can be the strategic partner that helps you show up bolder, clearer, and more self-assured than ever.

Erica dives into real-world, actionable ways you can use AI to prepare for high-stakes conversations, rehearse for critical moments, and build your professional visibility without feeling self-promotional or "salesy."

Inside the Episode:

• Confidence is a Skill, Not a Gift: A reminder that true confidence comes from being prepared and having done the work, a process that AI can supercharge.
• The Power of Prepping: Learn how to use AI to organize your thoughts and prepare for tough conversations, transforming jumbled ideas into a clear, concise, and confident message in seconds.
• Rehearsing for the Win: The ultimate guide to using AI for risk-free role-playing. Practice for job interviews, negotiations, or presentations and get real-time feedback without the cringe of doing it with a real person.
• Building Your Visibility (Without the Cringe): Discover how to use AI to craft compelling stories about your achievements in a humble yet powerful tone, making self-promotion feel authentic and impactful.
• AI That Sounds Like YOU: A pro tip on how to train AI to match your unique voice, tone, and sentence structure, so your content is always authentic.
• A Call to Action: A simple, low-stakes way for anyone to get started with AI, even if you're not techy or a little "AI anxious."

If you're ready to stop second-guessing yourself and start using every resource at your disposal to lead with clarity and courage, this episode is your first step.

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• Join Erica's private community, Her Collective, for more support and tools to advance your career.
• Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.

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What if the relentless pursuit of success, the very ambition you've been praised for, is leading you toward a breakdown rather than a breakthrough?

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, host Erica Rooney sits down with Charlène Gisèle, a high-performance coach and former big law litigator. Having intimately experienced the pressures of a high-stakes career, Charlène now helps high-achieving professionals reclaim their well-being and thrive without sacrificing their careers.

Charlène shares her personal rock-bottom moment, a profound story about her father's burnout-driven heart attack that forced her to redefine what success truly means. She introduces her unique coaching method, born from a transformative journey from the corporate world to a meditation ashram in India, offering a powerful blueprint for sustainable performance.

Inside the Episode:

• The Tipping Point: The heartbreaking story of a breakdown that forced Charlène to confront her "toxic relationship" with work and the unsustainable nature of her ambition.
• The Two Versions of You: A powerful exercise to audit your current behaviors against a past version of yourself, helping you identify subtle but destructive shifts that signal burnout.
• The Weight of the Mask: Unpacking how high-achieving women wear masks of perfection and productivity to hide underlying struggles with stress and emotional exhaustion.
• The Three Ds of Burnout: Charlène shares the harsh realities of burnout, highlighting the common progression from Divorce to Diagnosis and, in some cases, Death, as a stark reminder of the stakes.
• Beyond the Limiting Belief: Challenging the fear that prioritizing well-being will lead to professional failure, and instead, proving that sustainable success is your most valuable superpower.
• Redefining Success: How to expand your definition of success beyond external achievements (like job titles and salary) to include valuable life currencies like health and personal fulfillment.
• The Power of Moderation: The one piece of advice Charlène would give her younger, more obsessive self: learning to treat the things you love—including your career—with moderation to ensure they last.

If you're an ambitious woman who feels caught between the pressure to perform and the need to breathe, this episode is a courageous and compassionate wake-up call.

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• Learn more about Charlène Gisèle and her coaching method at charlenegisele.com.
• Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.

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What if the path to historic leadership isn't about fitting in, but about being so rooted in who you are that you become a force for change?

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, host Erica Rooney sits down with her friend, Heather Gray, the newly appointed VP and GM of Capitol Broadcasting Company's WRAL-TV and Fox 50. In a historic move, Heather is the first woman and the first person ever to unify the station's broadcast and digital platforms under a single leadership role.

Join them as they discuss Heather's journey through a male-dominated industry, the challenges and unexpected perks of motherhood in a 24/7 news cycle, and the critical importance of curiosity and self-worth in forging your own path to the top.

Inside the Episode:

• Making History: Heather shares what it feels like to be the first woman in a groundbreaking leadership role and the "mantle of responsibility" she feels to the women who follow her.
• Motherhood and Media: A candid conversation about navigating career momentum while raising a family in an industry built on demanding, non-traditional hours.
• The Power of Being "Different": Heather's insights on valuing her unique career path, which was not the "same as what came before," and how this difference became her greatest asset.
• You Are the Value: Heather's journey to becoming "so rooted in who I am" and why she no longer feels the need to prove her worth in the room.
• Raising Your Hand: The core value of curiosity and how asking questions—even when they're not well-received—has been a consistent track record of success.
• The Importance of Local News: A deep dive into why local journalism is a critical source of verified information and how it's adapting to a complex, connected world.
• On Mentorship: The story of a brave colleague who asked Heather to be her mentor and why taking on this role felt like a natural call to action.

If you're looking for inspiration to break through your own glass ceilings by fully owning your story and your unique path, this episode is a powerful guide.

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• Connect with Heather Gray and Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.

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What if the most critical skills for navigating the age of artificial intelligence aren't technical, but deeply human?

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Dr. Felicia Newhouse, a visionary leader and the host and founder of the AI Powered Women Conference. With her work at Business to Human, Dr. Newhouse is a passionate advocate for a human-centered approach to AI, championing diverse voices—especially women—to be at the forefront of its development and application.

Join them as they explore the urgent need for women to engage with AI, the common "sticky floors" that hold them back, and how to use technology to amplify our unique humanity rather than automate it away.

Inside the Episode:

• The Catalytic Shift: Dr. Newhouse's personal journey from AI product executive to an advocate for human-centered technology, driven by a concern for burnout and the accelerating pace of change.
• The Macro Problem: Why designing AI through a lens of speed and extraction risks automating ourselves out of empathy and ethics, and why businesses that slow down to ask the right questions will ultimately win.
• A "Sticky Floor" for Women: Discussing a recent Harvard study that found women are adopting AI tools at a 25% lower rate than men, driven by imposter syndrome, tech intimidation, and a fear of being perceived as "cheating."
• Yesterday's Soft Skills, Tomorrow's Hard Skills: Highlighting why emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and resilience are the top skills for 2025 and why organizations need to start training for them now.
• AI and Ancestral Intelligence: The importance of anchoring ourselves in uniquely human qualities—like intuition, creativity, and compassion—as we leverage AI to amplify our work.
• The Future for Our Kids: Dr. Newhouse shares her concerns about the mental health impacts of technology on the next generation and identifies human-centered professions that are likely to thrive.
• The Antidote to Cheating: Actionable advice for women on how to use AI responsibly for brainstorming, delegating low-leverage tasks, and magnifying their unique brilliance without compromising their integrity.

If you're ready to move past the fear and uncertainty of AI and step into your power as a leader in this new era, this episode is your guide.

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• Learn more about the AI Powered Women Conference at aipoweredwomen.com.
• Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.

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What if the moments that make you want to shrink or disappear are actually your greatest opportunities for growth?

In this solo episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, host Erica Rooney gets real about the power of triggers. She reveals a truth that can transform your career: the discomfort, the hot face, and the gut punch you feel when challenged is not just an emotion—it's valuable data. When you learn to read and understand this data, you unlock one of the most powerful leadership tools in your arsenal.

Erica shares a personal story about a high-stakes training session and the feedback that initially triggered her deepest fears. By breaking down her own reaction in real-time, she illustrates how to turn those moments of discomfort into profound self-awareness, resilience, and unshakeable leadership presence.

Inside the Episode:

• The Trigger as Data: Understanding why your emotional reactions are not weaknesses to be suppressed, but powerful "post-it notes" from your brain telling you what matters.
• The "What If" Sticky Floor: Erica's personal story about a client feedback session that revealed her fear of "not being enough," and how she turned that vulnerability into strength.
• The SNAP Method: A powerful, step-by-step framework for turning gut-punch moments into gold:
  • Stop and Notice: The importance of pausing to observe your body's physical reactions.
  • Name the Trigger: How giving a voice to your fears—such as "not being enough"—helps you regain control.
  • Ask and Answer: The critical step of digging into the "why" behind your trigger.
  • Pivot: How to reframe the narrative from a perceived attack into a moment for growth.
• Building Unshakeable Presence: The link between self-awareness and better performance under pressure, faster professional growth, and handling feedback with grace.
• The Invitation to Grow: A call to action to see your triggers as invitations to grow, not signs of weakness.

If you're ready to stop suppressing your reactions and start using them as a roadmap for your growth, this episode is a must-listen.

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• Join Erica's private community, Her Collective, to get more tools like the SNAP method.
• Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.

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What if fear isn't just something to conquer, but a natural human experience that can be understood, managed, and even used to propel you forward?

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Dr. Mary Poffenroth, a groundbreaking scientist, fear and courage researcher, and author of the must-read book, Brave New You: Strategies, Tools, and Neuro Hacks to Live More Courageously Every Day. From her unique personal journey to her work at San Jose State University and NASA, Mary has dedicated her life to understanding how we can all do the scary things.

Join them as they explore the fascinating spectrum of fear and courage, offering practical strategies and "neuro hacks" to navigate anxiety, take courageous leaps, and truly rewrite the rules of what's possible in your life.

Inside the Episode:

• From Childhood to Science: Dr. Mary's personal origin story and how growing up in a household that suppressed "darker emotions" led her to scientifically study fear and courage.
• The Three Tiers of Fear: Understanding the biological, cultural, and personal roots of our fears, from universal anxieties to the limiting beliefs that hold us back.
• The Power of "Neuro Hacks": Discovering practical, in-the-moment tools to short-circuit fear spirals and regain calm, even in high-stress situations. Learn one of Mary's favorite "pinch the valley" techniques!
• The Many Faces of Courage: Exploring different types of courage, including physical, moral, social, intellectual, emotional, and existential courage, and how to identify where you can grow.
• Moral Courage in Action: Delving into what it means to live courageously by defending your North Star and standing up for what you believe is right, even at personal cost.
• Embracing Existential Courage: Why regularly choosing the least familiar path is a powerful act of courage, challenging the well-trodden road for a more adventurous life.
• The RAIN Method for Fear: Dr. Mary shares her unique framework to Recognize, Assign, Identify, and Navigate fear, helping you calm your system and regain control.

If you're ready to transform your relationship with fear and discover the courage to live a life of impact, adventure, and fulfillment, this episode is your essential guide.

🔗 Resources:

• Get free Neurohacking resources and the RAIN Method infographic at hellobravenewyou.com.
• Find Brave New You: Strategies, Tools, and Neuro Hacks to Live More Courageously Every Day wherever books are sold or here.
• Connect with Mary on LinkedIn.

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What if true leadership isn't just about hitting targets, but about aligning your deepest self with your highest impact?

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Dr. Benah Parker, an acclaimed executive performance coach, strategic advisor, and social psychologist. As the founder of Level 42 Consulting, Dr. Parker helps elite leaders and high performers move beyond the grind to achieve clarity, elevate their influence, and find profound alignment without compromising their authentic selves.

Together, they dive into Dr. Parker's groundbreaking Strategic Identity Shift framework, exploring how unconscious identities can hold us back and how intentionally shaping who we are can lead to unparalleled fulfillment and impact in both our professional and personal lives.

Inside the Episode:

• From Academia to Executive Coach: Dr. Parker's "aha moment" that transitioned her social psychology background into a unique approach to strategic leadership.
• The Strategic Identity Shift Framework: An in-depth look at the five "R" steps – Revealing, Reclaiming, Redefining, Reinforcing, and Radiating – to intentionally shape your identity for growth and impact.
• Challenging Unchosen Identities: Understanding how societal expectations and early life experiences can shape who we think we "should be," and how to break free.
• The Power of Perception: How shifting your focus and self-talk can open up new opportunities and change how you perceive the world around you.
• Clarity Amidst Complexity: Practical, immediate strategies for finding mental and emotional clarity when the world feels overwhelming, emphasizing the importance of physical well-being.
• Beyond the Job Title: How to evolve your identity as a leader without being consumed by your job, recognizing your inherent value beyond what you produce.
• The Future of Leadership: Dr. Parker's insights into the most critical quality for leaders to cultivate in the coming years: humanity and authentic presence.

If you're ready to break free from unfulfilling cycles and step into a leadership role that truly resonates with who you are at your core, this episode is your guide.

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• Learn more about Dr. Benah Parker and Level 42 Consulting.
• Connect with Dr. Benah Parker on LinkedIn

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What if the path to leadership in tech isn't just about technical skill, but about breaking down systemic barriers and fostering true inclusion?

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Anna Radulovski, CEO and founder of Coding Girls and co-founder of Global Innovation Catalyst. Anna is a dynamic force dedicated to empowering women and diverse leaders in tech through education, inspiration, and connection.

Together, they dive into the critical reasons behind the scarcity of women in tech, the nuances of allyship, and the importance of advocating for your worth. Anna shares invaluable insights from her new book, Chief in Tech, offering strategies for women to negotiate powerfully, join impactful boards, and leave a lasting legacy in the innovation economy.

Inside the Episode:

• The Root of the Problem: Exploring why so few women lean into tech, from early childhood influences to the lack of visible role models.
• Beyond the Numbers: Why diverse teams are more innovative and financially successful, and the challenges of changing entrenched systems.
• Effective Allyship: Practical advice for men and women on how to speak up against microaggressions and injustice in the workplace.
• Your Personal Board of Directors: The power of a trusted circle for honest feedback, expert advice, and crucial support in your career journey.
• Dreaming Without Borders: Cultivating the mindset that your worth is your birthright and embracing healthy entitlement to achieve your biggest aspirations.
• Negotiating Your Worth: Strategies for women to powerfully advocate for themselves in salary negotiations and career advancement.
• Making Boardroom Impact: Navigating different types of boards to drive change and build a legacy, beyond just public company boards.
• The 24-Hour Rule: A practical approach to managing highs and lows in your career and maintaining resilience through life's challenges.

If you're ready to break through self-imposed ceilings and lead with authenticity and impact in the tech world and beyond, this episode is your blueprint.

🔗 Resources:

• Find Anna Radulovski on LinkedIn (remember to include a personalized note with your connection request!)
• Discover her new book, Chief in Tech, available wherever books are sold. Check it out here!
• Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.

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What if the secret to navigating life's uncertainties isn't about finding quick answers, but about embracing the questions themselves?

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Elizabeth Weingarten, author of How to Fall in Love With Questions. Elizabeth's unique career path, spanning journalism, public policy, behavioral science, and tech, is driven by a lifelong curiosity about why people behave the way they do and how to design spaces where everyone can thrive.

Together, they dive into the art of embracing uncertainty by loving the questions—a liberating approach that moves beyond the often-unrealistic expectation of "embracing uncertainty" in difficult times. Elizabeth shares powerful strategies for navigating life's messy middles, from career pivots to personal crises, by reframing how we interact with the unknown.

Inside the Episode:

• The "Messy Middle": How curiosity has connected Elizabeth's non-linear career path across diverse fields.
• Beyond Embracing Uncertainty: Discovering why "loving the questions" offers a more authentic and liberating path forward.
• The Charlatans of Certainty: Identifying and avoiding sources that offer quick, often misleading, answers to deep personal questions.
• The "Questions Map": A powerful tool to identify, refine, and commit to the right questions for clarity and progress.
• Cultivating a Questions Practice: The four key elements—curiosity, conversation, community, and commitment—for transforming your relationship with uncertainty.
• Finding Courage in the Questions: How shared questions and community can provide the strength to move forward, even when answers are elusive.
• Redefining Self-Worth: A crucial question for women in particular: how to define your self-worth outside of achievements and accomplishments.

If you're ready to transform your anxieties about the unknown into a journey of deeper understanding and empowered action, this episode is your guide.

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What if your professional reputation isn’t just about your resume, but about the story you tell?

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica sits down with Lorraine K. Lee, a top-tier brand strategist and executive coach. Lorraine isn’t just talking about networking; she’s here to unpack how to authentically own your narrative, amplify your influence, and break through the "sticky floors" that keep many high-achieving women from fully leveraging their personal brand.

Together, they dive into the art of executive presence and how to move beyond generic career milestones to create a powerful, resonant personal brand that truly sets you apart.

Inside the episode:

• Why authenticity is the cornerstone of a powerful executive brand, and how to find yours
• Strategies for overcoming self-doubt and other "sticky floors" that hinder executive visibility
• The power of storytelling in shaping your professional narrative and making it memorable
• How to strike a balance between your professional persona and personal well-being
• Key advice for women aspiring to leadership roles on building a brand that propels them forward
• What the future holds for executive personal branding and how to stay ahead of the curve

If you're ready to transform your professional journey from a series of accomplishments into a compelling story of impact and influence, this episode is your guide.

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What if the future of work, life, and leadership is already here, and it demands our full participation?

In this powerful solo episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney dives headfirst into the Artificial Intelligence revolution. But before you tune out thinking it's too technical, hang in there! Erica, not a techie herself, shares her deeply personal shift in perspective and why AI isn't just about code—it's about humanity, connection, and creativity.

She unpacks the critical gender gap in AI adoption, revealing what women risk if we don't lean in now, and, most importantly, how our inherent human strengths give us a unique and powerful edge in this evolving landscape. This episode is a wake-up call and a call to action, offering tangible ways to engage with AI today, no matter your experience level.

Inside the episode:

• Why AI matters for everyone, not just tech pros, and what we risk by ignoring it.
• The alarming gender gap in AI adoption revealed by Harvard Business Review research.
• How perfectionism, risk aversion, and historical biases are contributing to women falling behind.
• The profound ripple effect of women's underrepresentation in shaping AI tools.
• Why our uniquely human qualities—creativity, compassion, connection, curiosity, and courage—are our greatest advantage in an AI-powered world.
• Three tangible ways you can start using AI today, from beginner to tech-savvy.

If you're ready to ditch the fear, embrace curiosity, and own your indispensable place in the future, this episode is your essential guide.

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What if the secret to thriving in leadership isn't just about pushing harder, but about finding your authentic joy and creating a life that truly lights you up?

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica sits down with the brilliant and bold Daisy Auger-Domínguez, author of "Burnt Out to Lit Up: How to Reignite the Joy of Leading People." Daisy, a trailblazer who's re-imagining leadership and workplace culture, isn't just talking about overcoming exhaustion; she’s here to unpack how to move from surviving to truly leading with purpose, humanity, and joy.

Together, they dive into the often-misunderstood world of burnout, sharing personal stories and practical tools to help high-achieving women identify the signs, break free from unsustainable patterns, and reignite their inner spark.

Inside the episode:

• Defining Burnout: What it truly is, and what it isn't – moving beyond the buzzword to real understanding.
• The Breaking Point: Daisy shares her deeply personal journey through multiple breaking points and the pivotal moments that led her to redefine success and wellness.
• The Power of the Radical Sabbatical: How intentional pauses and strategic time off can be transformative for healing and rediscovering purpose.
• Tactical Joy: Actionable tools and practices, from intentional mantras and breathwork to subtle self-regulation techniques, that you can implement this week for a little lift.
• Leading with Wellbeing: How to build supportive systems in your life and work that allow you to thrive, even amidst uncertainty.
• The Ripple Effect: Understanding how your personal wellbeing impacts not just your family and friends, but also your team and leadership presence.

If you're ready to transform your professional journey from a cycle of exhaustion to a compelling story of impact, well-being, and genuine joy, this episode is your guide.

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What if the path to high performance starts with doing… less?

In a first for Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica welcomes her very first male guest: visionary entrepreneur and marketing expert George Bryant. But George isn’t here to talk about sales funnels and KPIs—he’s here to get real about burnout, misalignment, and the emotional toll of always being “on.”

Together, they unpack why high-achieving women often wrap their worth in job titles, productivity, and perfection—and how to start untangling that mess with compassion, curiosity, and yes… even stillness.

Inside the episode:
✳️ Why people aren’t their job titles—and what happens when we forget that
✳️ The power of creating space to just be (without your phone)
✳️ Nervous system regulation 101: small tools that create big shifts
✳️ George’s H.E.A.R.T. framework and how to apply it to personal growth, not just business
✳️ The one free, overlooked practice that can instantly help you reset
✳️ Plus: Erica’s card game for deeper family dinners, and the surprising leadership lesson from a massage table

If you’ve been grinding through your goals on autopilot, this episode is your invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the human behind the hustle.

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Listen to Erica’s guest episode on George’s podcast, The Mind of George Show

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What if your brain isn’t broken—it's just doing its job?

Cognitive neuroscientist and keynote speaker Dr. Heather Collins joins Erica to break down the brain science behind feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just plain burnt out, and how to get unstuck with intention. From decoding fear responses to building a powerhouse memory, Dr. Collins brings neuroscience out of the lab and into your everyday life.

We dive into:
🧠 Why your brain resists change (and how to override it)
🧠 The secret to building an “expert brain” that works smarter, not harder
🧠 Why taking just 10 minutes a day can radically boost your career
🧠 The science of small shifts, habit loops, and how to rewire your fear response
🧠 And yes—where you put your damn keys matters more than you think

Plus, Erica shares her “40 Hard Things” challenge and the surprising brain benefits of simply asking for help. Tune in to learn the science-backed strategies that will make your brain your biggest career asset.

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What happens when a headshot appointment turns into your next career move? For Natasha Cornstein, it was the beginning of a wild, purpose-driven journey from beauty client to CEO of Blushington, the luxury express beauty brand now redefining glam across the country.

In this inspiring episode, Erica sits down with Natasha to unpack the pivots, pitfalls, and power moves that shaped her unconventional rise through media, sports, and beauty—and the sticky floors she had to break through along the way.

They dive into:
✨ Why perfectionism nearly derailed Natasha’s early career—and how she let it go
✨ The leadership feedback that brought her to her knees (and changed everything)
✨ Building through crisis: how Natasha led her team through COVID by embracing collaboration over competition
✨ What franchising can unlock for women who are done playing small
✨ The moment Natasha finally knew she was leading on her terms

If you’ve ever felt stuck, doubted your path, or wondered if it’s too late to pivot—this episode is your permission slip to dream bigger, act bolder, and break your own rules.

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What if the life you were chasing was never actually your dream to begin with?

In this powerful episode of Glass Ceilings & Sticky Floors, I sit down with Adriana D’Onofrio—a life and business coach for dreamers, doers, and trailblazers—who left behind the corporate hustle to build a soul-aligned life on her own terms. From designing couture gowns in Rome to running a hospitality division in NYC, Adriana’s story is a whirlwind of ambition, burnout, and radical realignment.

We talk about:
💥 How burnout cracked open her path to entrepreneurship
💥 The power of feminine energy and redefining ambition
💥 Why your "dream job" might just be a sticky floor in disguise
💥 How to ask the real questions that lead to lasting fulfillment
💥 The journal prompts that changed her life (and can change yours too)

Whether you're climbing the ladder or building your own, this episode will challenge you to rethink what success really means—and how to get there without losing yourself in the process.

🎧 Listen now and start asking the deeper questions.
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When burnout sends you to the hospital (twice), you start asking bigger questions. Like: What kind of leader do I want to be—and how do I build workplaces that actually feel good to work in?

This week on Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, I’m joined by Andrea Wanerstrand, founder of A3 Culture Lab and leadership coach to companies like Microsoft and T-Mobile. Andrea shares her journey from corporate high-achiever to lavender-farming culture rebel—and what it really takes to lead with authenticity, autonomy, and accountability.

We dive into:

💥 How burnout nearly derailed her life—and what brought her back
💥 The 3 A’s of human-centered leadership
💥 Why emotional awareness is a superpower (not a liability)
💥 How to reset your nervous system when your body says “this isn’t working”
💥 The difference between being nice and being kind—especially in tough conversations

If you’ve ever felt like you had to shrink yourself to succeed, this episode will remind you that you’re not too much—and you’re more than enough.

🎧 Press play to reclaim your power, reset your mindset, and lead with heart.

🔗 Learn more about Andrea’s work at a3culturelab.com
💬 Connect with her on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/andreawanerstrand

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What if the key to workplace equality isn’t changing people—but changing systems?

Erica sits down with Siri Chilazi, a senior researcher at the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard and co-author of Make Work Fair. Siri is an internationally recognized expert in closing gender gaps at work, and she’s here to share what really works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to building equitable organizations.

They dive into:
💥 Why unconscious bias trainings often fail to create real change
💥 The power of “de-biasing systems” over trying to de-bias people
💥 The sticky floors that nearly derailed Siri’s early career—and how she broke free
💥 How small, strategic changes to everyday processes (like resume formatting!) can make a massive difference
💥 What to do when your company doesn’t have a promotion process—and how to uncover the hidden rules

If you’ve ever felt like the system wasn’t built for your success, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to take your next step—and maybe even shift your organization while you’re at it.

🎧 Tune in to learn how you can help Make Work Fair—one strategic action at a time.

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Ever feel like ripping off your bra, crawling into your comfiest sweats, and disappearing into a bag of chips and low-effort Netflix? Same, friend. In this solo episode, Erica Rooney gets radically real about what it’s like to completely lose your motivation—and how to get it back using science, not shame.

You’ll learn:

🔥 Why motivation isn’t a feeling—it’s a dopamine-driven process
🔥 How to spark action before the motivation kicks in
🔥 The top 3 motivation killers for high-achieving women (yes, burnout and perfectionism, we’re looking at you)
🔥 The tiny tools that help you shift from stuck to unstoppable
🔥 Why your environment and expectations might be draining your drive—and how to fix it fast

Whether you’re curled up in overwhelm or simply stuck in the sticky floor of “blah,” this episode is your call to reclaim momentum, one micro action at a time. You're not lazy. You're not broken. You're just one small step away from getting sh*t done. Let's go.

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What if the very thing you’ve been avoiding—stress—is actually the key to your healthiest, most vibrant life?

In this eye-opening episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, I sit down with Dr. Sharon Bergquist, physician, research scientist, and founder of Emory Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness. Dr. Sharon reveals a powerful reframe: that certain kinds of stress—when used in microdoses—can actually help you live longer, feel better, and thrive in your everyday life.

We dive into:

🔥 Why you don’t need a cold plunge to get the benefits of hot/cold therapy
🔥 The five stressors your body needs to function at its best
🔥 How syncing your sleep and eating habits can transform your energy
🔥 Why women especially must rethink their relationship with aging
🔥 The mindset shift that’s more powerful than any workout or diet

This episode is a must-listen for any high-achiever who’s tired of burnout culture and ready for a sustainable, science-backed path to feeling amazing. Let’s ditch the all-or-nothing thinking, sprinkle in some stress, and grow into the strongest version of ourselves.

🎧 Hit play now to learn how small, intentional discomforts can unlock your full potential.

📘 Grab Dr. Sharon’s new book: The Stress Paradox: Why You Need Stress to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier
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We talk a lot about breaking glass ceilings—but what if the real problem starts at the very first step of the ladder? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Lareina Yee, senior partner at McKinsey & Company and co-author of The Broken Rung, to uncover the biggest barrier holding women back in their careers.

Lareina shares:

🔥 The data behind why women lose career momentum early
🔥 What “experience capital” is—and how to build it
🔥 Why motherhood can be an accelerator, not a hindrance
🔥 The surprising truth about soft skills and how to treat them like hard skills
🔥 How to choose the right company (not just the right job) for career growth

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your career or wondered how to break through the first big promotion hurdle, this episode is a must-listen.

🎧 Hit play now to start climbing!

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• Connect with Lareina:
  • LinkedIn
  • X (formerly Twitter)
• Preorder her bookThe Broken Rung: When the Career Ladder Breaks for Women—and How They Can Succeed in Spite of It:
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In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, we’re joined by Jenny Wood, a former Google executive turned keynote speaker, author, and career development expert. Her bold moves, like chasing her now-husband off a subway and launching one of Google’s largest career programs, are just the beginning of what makes her story remarkable.

Topics Covered:

• The Subway Meet-Cute: How Jenny’s bold decision to chase down a stranger changed her life.
• Building a Career at Google: From entry-level to executive leadership and founding Own Your Career.
• The Power of Micro-Moments: How small, courageous actions like following up with a VP can lead to big results.
• Wild Courage Defined: Practical tips for navigating fear, taking risks, and owning your choices.
• The Pencil Sharpener Technique: Why sharing a rough project draft within 24 hours can transform your workplace reputation.
• Not Actually Promotable (NAP) Work: How to say no to tasks that don’t move your career forward.
• The ROCK-CHALK-TALK-WALK Framework: A powerful goal-setting tool to help you identify and achieve your dreams.

Key Takeaways:

• Courage doesn’t have to look like chasing a man off a subway—it’s often found in micro-moments.
• Bias to action is one of the most underrated workplace superpowers.
• Stop doing “NAP” work and start saying yes to tasks that make a measurable impact on your career.
• Naming your goals, saying them out loud, and taking consistent steps (no matter how small) is the key to success.

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• Connect with Jenny: itsjennywood.com
• Preorder her book: Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It
• Speaking and workshops: itsjennywood.com/speaking

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What if the best jobs aren’t the ones you apply for—but the ones that find you? Loren Greiff, founder of PortfolioRocket, is here to shatter outdated job search strategies and show you how to tap into the hidden job market, where 80-85% of top roles exist.

A fierce advocate against ageism and networking powerhouse, Loren specializes in helping C-suite leaders 40+ land faster and earn more by getting found—not just searching. In this episode, we dive into:

🔥 The biggest mistakes executives make in their job search
🔥 Why applying online is a dead-end (and what to do instead)
🔥 The “FAB4” LinkedIn strategy to attract dream opportunities
🔥 How to overcome limiting beliefs and build career resilience
🔥 Why your next job should be a love story about the future, not a résumé obituary

Loren shares her own sticky floor stories, from growing up in a male-dominated family to defying expectations as a bold, unapologetic disruptor. If you’re ready to ditch the traditional job hunt and take control of your career, this episode is for you!

🎧 Hit play now and unlock the hidden job market!

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Ever been the only one in the room? The only woman, the only person of color, the only one who doesn’t quite “fit the mold”? It can feel isolating—but what if being the only is actually your greatest strength?

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Angela Chee—media and communication coach, former TV anchor, keynote speaker, and author of The Power of the Only (coming March 2025). Angela shares how to own your space, break through limiting beliefs, and amplify your voice—no matter the room you walk into.

We dive into:
🔥 The 5 key principles to stepping into your power
🔥 Why authenticity isn’t just a buzzword—it’s strategic
🔥 How to navigate environments that don’t always welcome you
🔥 Overcoming imposter syndrome and using fear as fuel
🔥 The science-backed reason you must celebrate your wins

This episode is packed with real talk, research-backed insights, and actionable strategies to help you lead with confidence.

🎧 Hit play now and step into your power!

📖 Pre-order Angela’s book: ThePowerOfTheOnly.com
💡 Connect with Angela: AngelaChee.com | @AngelaCheeTV
💪 Ready to break through your own glass ceilings? Join me for coaching & keynotes!

👉 Check out HER COLLECTIVE: If you want to level up without loosing your mind, join me here.

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🎙️ Feeling stuck in a script someone else wrote for your life? Today’s guest, Dr. Anne-Laure Le Cunff, knows exactly how that feels—and she’s here to share her powerful journey from Google to neuroscience. 💡

Despite following the "perfect" roadmap to success—great school, prestigious job, checking all the boxes—Anne-Laure felt empty and out of alignment. So, she made a bold decision: she left it all behind to pursue her passion for understanding the mind. And what she discovered is life-changing: success isn’t about following a script. It’s about experimenting, embracing curiosity, and evolving toward your ever-changing goals.

In this episode, we dive into:

✨ How to break free from the arrival fallacy
✨ Replacing linear success with circular growth
✨ Cultivating curiosity in a world that values certainty
✨ Why tiny experiments can lead to massive transformation

📖 Plus, we talk about Anne-Laure’s upcoming book, Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World! Pre-order now to unlock incredible bonuses, including a workshop, a mindful productivity guide, and more.

🔗 Links Mentioned:
💻 Anne Laure’s Website
📚 Pre-order Tiny Experiments: tinyexperiments.org

🎧 Tune in to discover how you can ditch the script, embrace uncertainty, and unlock infinite possibilities! If you loved this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations.

💬 What tiny experiment will you try today?

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🎙️ Episode Description: 40 Lessons in 40 Years (Part 1)

🚨 I’m turning 40! 🚨 And let me tell you—getting here has been a ride.

In this episode, I’m sharing the first 20 lessons I’ve learned over the last 40 years. Some are hard-earned, some are unexpected, and some might be exactly what you need to hear today.

💡 Why peace is the real flex
💡 The truth about failure (hint: you’re not failing, you’re becoming)
💡 The biggest lie we tell ourselves about success
💡 What I wish I had learned sooner about anxiety, boundaries, and trust

These lessons aren’t just about looking back—they’re about stepping into what’s next. Because if the first 40 years held this much transformation, just imagine what’s ahead.

🎧 Hit play and let’s dive in.

🔥 What’s one lesson YOU would tell your younger self? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to hear.

👉 And don’t forget—Part 2 is coming soon!

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Are you holding onto shame from your past, feeling like your story is something to hide instead of something to own? Today’s guest, Candi Rose, has been there—and she’s here to show you the way forward.

In this powerful episode, Candi shares her raw and inspiring journey from rock bottom to success, overcoming abuse, addiction, and shame to build a thriving career and an empowered life. She reveals:

✅ How to break the cycle of shame and reclaim your voice

✅ The baby steps that lead to BIG transformations

✅ How she found the courage to rewrite her story—again and again

✅ The role faith, community, and mindset play in healing and growth

If you’ve ever felt lost, stuck, or like your past is holding you back, this episode is for you. Get ready for a conversation that will inspire you to step into your power and own your story like never before.

🎧 Listen now, and don’t forget to connect with Candi at candirose.com for more resources!

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In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, we dive into the power of trusting the universe, trusting your gut, and trusting yourself. Whether it's those quiet whispers during a walk or the big decisions that keep you up at night, learning to lean into those nudges can lead to breakthroughs you never imagined.

✨ Here’s what we’re diving into:

• 📍 Why trusting yourself is the ultimate game-changer
• 📍 How to honor your commitments (with compassion!)
• 📍 Simple steps to tune into your intuition and take action
• 📍 The truth about small wins and why they matter
• 📍 Erica’s personal journey with her 2025 word of the year: TRUST

💡 Plus: Erica shares the behind-the-scenes story of creating Her Collective and how leaning into trust helped her bring this dream to life.

👉 Ready to shatter those self-imposed ceilings and step into your best life? Tune in now and let’s smash through them together!

🌟 P.S. If this episode resonates, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. Don’t forget to leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review – it helps more women find this message!

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Emily Williams Knight, the President and CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association and Foundation, to talk about what it really takes to lead through crisis, build influence in male-dominated industries, and create opportunities for others to rise.

With over 20 years of global leadership experience, Emily played a pivotal role in saving thousands of restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares her personal journey from dreaming of a career in hospitality as a third grader to navigating one of the most challenging leadership moments of our time.

Tune in to hear:

• How Emily led through the chaos of the pandemic and fought for the restaurant industry
• Why influence isn’t about fitting in—but about being the expert at the table
• The key mindset shift that helped her step into leadership with confidence
• Why women need to stop striving for "balance" and embrace blending work and life instead
• The biggest lesson she’d tell her younger self about leadership, resilience, and self-care

Emily’s story is one of grit, heart, and impact. If you’re ready to lead with confidence and step into your full potential, this episode is a must-listen!

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🎙️ Why Your Community is the Key to Crushing Every Goal This Year

Success isn’t a solo sport. The people you surround yourself with can make or break your dreams—and in this episode of Glass Ceilings & Sticky Floors, I’m diving into why community is the ultimate cheat code for achieving your goals.

Join me as I share:

✨ Science-backed stats proving you’re more likely to succeed with the right support system.
✨ Personal stories about how community helped me give up drinking and build a thriving career.
✨ The tangible benefits of accountability, mentorship, and collective momentum.
✨ How to find (or build) your dream community—and why I created HER Collective to support ambitious women like you.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing it all alone, this episode will change how you approach success.

💡 Don’t wait to find your people. Listen now and start building the connections that will transform your life!

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In this powerful episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, we’re joined by Dima Ghawi—author, speaker, and courageous leader—who shares her extraordinary journey of breaking free from the limitations of her culture, family, and expectations. Topics include:

• Cultural Constraints: Growing up in a Middle Eastern community with strict expectations of obedience and perfection.
• The Vase Analogy: How cultural pressures to remain “perfect” shaped her early life—and how she shattered them.
• Depression as a Catalyst: How hitting rock bottom became the turning point for questioning the norms that held her back.
• Making the Hard Choices: The courage to escape an oppressive situation and rebuild her life from scratch.
• Unstoppable Courage: Steps to overcome fear, invest in yourself, and create a life of purpose.
• Practical Advice: The importance of grieving, finding light through knowledge, and surrounding yourself with the right people.

Dima’s story is raw, real, and full of lessons for anyone who feels stuck or bound by expectations. Her memoir, Breaking Vases, is a must-read for anyone ready to shatter limitations and thrive.

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• Connect with Dima: dimagawi.com
• Order her book: Breaking Vases

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In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, we’re joined by Laura Bratton—speaker, coach, and author of Harnessing Courage. Laura shares her extraordinary journey of:

• Navigating life after losing her sight as a teenager.
• Building resilience through grit and gratitude.
• Embracing the balance between grief and moving forward.
• Letting go of comparison and trusting your inherent worth.
• Learning to lean on community and borrow strength when needed.

Laura’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance, adaptability, and self-belief. Whether you’re overcoming personal challenges or navigating your own sticky floors, this conversation is packed with wisdom and actionable insights to inspire your journey.

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• Website: laurabratton.com
• Book: Harnessing Courage

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Have you ever wondered what separates those who soar in their careers from those who stay stuck? Spoiler alert: It’s not just talent or hard work—it’s the power of community.

In this episode, I dive into why success isn’t meant to be solo and how the right network can completely transform your career. Drawing from my experiences in two incredible communities—CHIEF, a network for executive women, and Impact 11, a high-level group for speakers and thought leaders—I’ll share:

• Why your network is your net worth and how connections create opportunities you can’t predict.
• The transformative benefits of community, including mentorship, accountability, and support.
• How being in the right group accelerates growth and inspires bold action.
• My personal stories of career breakthroughs fueled by powerful connections.
• A hint at something BIG I’m creating for ambitious women looking to grow, thrive, and succeed.

Whether you’re looking to build a network or maximize the one you already have, this episode will give you practical insights and inspiration to take your career to the next level.

✨ Tune in and start building the connections that will change your career forever!

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In this game-changing episode, we sit down with Maegan Megginson, therapist-turned-business-mentor, to uncover the truths about burnout and how to reclaim your life. Megan shares her powerful insights on breaking free from societal pressures and creating a life that aligns with your values. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just tired of the hustle, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways to help you move forward. Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why most burnout advice is a scam (and what really works).
• How capitalism and patriarchy fuel perfectionism and exhaustion.
• The difference between true burnout and just needing a vacation.
• Why non-monetary revenue—like time and joy—is the ultimate wealth.
• Simple, actionable micro-changes to reignite your energy and align with your values.
• How to reconnect with joy and pleasure, even in small everyday moments.

Tune in to explore why living a life in alignment with your values is the ultimate form of success. Don’t miss this conversation—it’s time to stop surviving and start thriving!

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The holidays can feel like one endless to-do list, especially for ambitious, working women who are juggling careers, families, and the pressure to make everything magical. But what if you could step off the hamster wheel and actually enjoy the season?

In this episode of the Glass Ceiling and Sticky Floor Podcast, I’m talking about Presence Over Presents—what it means to focus on connection, joy, and sanity during the holidays instead of getting buried under the chaos.

Here’s what you’ll learn in today’s episode:

• The #1 reason women feel overwhelmed during the holidays (and how to shift your mindset).
• 5 practical strategies to simplify the season, ditch the stress, and focus on what matters most.
• How to prioritize presence over perfection—even when the mental workload feels heavy.
• A powerful reminder to take back your time and energy so you can actually enjoy the holidays.

If you’re ready to escape the chaos, embrace calm, and make this season truly magical—this episode is for you.

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In this episode, Abbe Large, Managing Director at Lenox Advisors, Inc. and Forbes Top Financial Security Professional (2022, 2023, 2024), shares her journey from floundering in her 20s to becoming a trailblazer in a male-dominated industry. With over 30 years of experience, Abbe opens up about the grit, resilience, and lessons learned along the way.

We dive into:

• Breaking barriers as a woman in a male-dominated field
• Balancing career growth with motherhood (she’s raised three amazing kids!)
• Overcoming limiting beliefs and head trash
• The power of embracing discomfort and finding your 'why'

Whether you’re navigating your own career path, striving for balance, or looking for inspiration, this conversation is packed with insights to help you step into your power and claim your success.

✨ Connect with Abbe: alarge@lenoxadvisors.com

If this episode resonates with you, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s break barriers together! 💪

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Have you ever had one bad moment—a rejection, a missed opportunity, or a negative comment—completely overshadow everything good in your life? Trust me, you’re not alone. Today, I’m getting real about my own recent experience with this and how negativity bias can derail us if we let it.

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, I’m sharing:
✅ The story of a gig cancellation that sent me spiraling (and how I pulled myself out).
✅ What negativity bias is, why it exists, and how it affects us.
✅ How to use my 4-step SNAP method to break free from those spirals of self-doubt and fear.

I’ll show you how to pivot from rejection and keep your focus on the infinite possibilities ahead—because one bad moment is no match for the incredible opportunities waiting for you. 💪

📚 My new book, Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, is available now! Dive deeper into the SNAP method and unlock the tools you need to shatter limiting beliefs and uncover your true potential.

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• Share your “snap moments” with me on Instagram or LinkedIn.
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🔥 Remember: One rejection stands no chance against infinite possibilities. 💫

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🚀 Want to live a braver, bolder life?

Today, I’m sitting down with Gina Gallaun, an unstoppable force who left the corporate world behind to chase her dreams and uncover the true meaning of courage. 🌎

Gina’s journey will blow your mind. After helping the startup Wise scale to a billion-dollar business, she quit her job, traveled the globe, and interviewed women about how they find courage in everyday life. The result? Her powerful book, Embrace Your Brave in 30 Days, packed with stories and strategies to help YOU push past fear and take bold action.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
💡 The real reason fear shows up and how to stop letting it control your decisions.
💪 A simple strategy to "demote fear" and let courage lead the way.
🌟 Inspiring stories from Gina’s interviews with women worldwide—and how they’ll motivate you to step up in your own life.
📖 Why teaching courage isn’t just for you—it’s for the next generation, too.

🎯 Whether you’re struggling with self-doubt, feeling stuck, or just looking for that extra push to break through your own sticky floors, this episode is packed with practical tips and inspiration.

📕 Grab Gina’s book: wavesandwords.org (Use code STICKY for 20% off!)

💬 Let us know in the comments: What’s one brave action YOU can take today?

🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe rate, and review the podcast as a favor to me! :)

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In this special episode, I’m sharing the story behind my new book, Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, written for ambitious women ready to break free from limiting beliefs and step into their full potential. Tune in to discover:

• The Inspiration Behind the Book: Why I felt Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors was the guide every woman needs right now.
• Empowering Women with the SNAP Method: A sneak peek into my proven framework that guides readers from self-doubt to success.
• Breaking Through Barriers: How this book equips women to overcome workplace challenges and personal limits.
• The Transformation You’ll Experience: Real tools and insights for achieving meaningful growth in both your personal and professional life.
• My Hopes for This Book’s Impact: What I want every reader to take away on their journey to infinite possibilities.

Whether you’re a leader, a rising star, or someone looking to make a change, this episode—and this book—offers the steps you need to shatter barriers and embrace your potential.

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In this episode of Glass Ceilings & Sticky Floors, Erica welcomes Dr. Adrienne Youdim, a board-certified internist specializing in medical weight loss and clinical nutrition. Dr. Youdim shares the 5 essential "nutrients" you need to live, love, and lead with purpose and clarity, and why true nourishment goes far beyond food.

You’ll learn:

• The 5 key "nutrients" to help you show up as your best self every day
• Why exercise has nothing to do with weight loss, but everything to do with mental clarity
• The surprising science behind nature and how it regulates our emotional well-being
• Practical tips for incorporating contemplative practices into a busy life
• How self-compassion can be the secret to unlocking resilience and success

Whether you're leading a team, raising a family, or navigating personal goals, this episode is packed with powerful insights and actionable steps to fuel your journey.

Tune in now and start nourishing yourself today!

To learn more about Adrienne - Check out her website!

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In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the world of intuition and energy with the incredible Jessica Bird, an intuition and energy coach who's helping women unlock their true potential by learning to trust their inner voice. If you've ever second-guessed yourself, felt stuck, or struggled with making decisions in your personal or professional life, this conversation is going to open your eyes to a whole new way of thinking.

Jessica shares actionable tips on how to strengthen your intuition, tap into your energy, and use both as tools for massive success. You’ll learn how to quiet the noise, listen to your gut, and make bold moves with confidence. This is the episode that will inspire you to trust yourself, take risks, and step fully into your power.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to develop and trust your intuition
Practical steps to harness your energy for success
Why trusting your gut can lead to the biggest breakthroughs in your life and career
Tangible tips to implement right away and start seeing results
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In this episode, we cover:

• The theme of Becoming: Going beyond small, incremental changes.
• Quantum leap-style jumps: How to make massive progress towards your goals.
• Mindset shifts: The mental adjustments you need to break through barriers.
• Tangible actions: Practical steps for creating rapid growth.
• Embracing your limitless potential: How to step into the next-level version of yourself.

If you’re ready to transform your journey, this episode is for you!

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In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Alison Fragale, professor, speaker, and author of the new book Likable Badass. Together, they dive into the psychology behind what it means to be both likable and powerful—and how mastering this balance is the key to climbing the corporate ladder.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What exactly is a “likable badass” and why it’s a game-changer for ambitious women
• The two essential qualities for gaining respect and advancing your career
• How to navigate toxic behaviors and limiting beliefs that hold women back
• Real-world strategies for balancing competence and caring in the workplace
• Why building strong relationships is key to unlocking your career potential
• The importance of managing how others perceive you—before it’s too late

Whether you’re looking to shatter glass ceilings or avoid the sticky floors holding you down, this episode is packed with practical advice for stepping into your power. Don’t miss Alison’s powerful insights on how to rise to the top without losing your authenticity!

✨ Listen now and get ready to level up!

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In this episode, we explore:

• The power of evolution: How becoming the next version of you is essential for growth.
• Overcoming limiting beliefs: The mindset shifts needed to break free from what's holding you back.
• My personal journey: The real challenges I faced and how I transformed through them.
• 3 actionable steps: Practical tools you can use today to start your own journey of becoming.
• Living your potential: How to step into the life you're truly meant to live with confidence and clarity.

This episode is for ambitious women ready to evolve into their highest selves!

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In today’s episode, we’re talking all things relationships—both with others and yourself. I’m joined by the amazing Judy K. Herman, executive relational coach and author of Beyond Messy Relationships. Together, we’re diving deep into her powerful AIR Method—Awareness, Intentionality, and Risks of Growth—designed to help you thrive in your relationships and personal growth. 🌱

💡 What you'll learn in this episode:

• The AIR Method for deepening relationships and personal transformation 🌬️
• How to break free from relationship "messes" and improve your connection with others
• Practical tools to slow down and breathe through moments of anxiety 🧘‍♀️
• The neuroscience behind relationship patterns and how to create new pathways for growth
• How to navigate personal and professional relationships with greater awareness and intention 💖

🔗 Who is this episode for? Whether you’re in a romantic relationship, navigating family dynamics, or focusing on self-growth, this episode is packed with tools and insights for anyone looking to transform their relationships and live more authentically.

📚 Get Judy K. Herman’s book: Beyond Messy Relationships (Available wherever books are sold!)

🎙️ Connect with Judy!

🚨 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors for more episodes that empower you to break free from limiting beliefs and step into your best life! 🔔

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In this empowering episode, Jen Marples shares her transformative journey from a high-pressure career in PR to becoming a fierce advocate for women embracing their second act. Jen opens up about hitting rock bottom, battling burnout, and the pivotal moment that led her to completely redefine what success means.

We dive into the challenges of letting go of societal expectations, the death of the ego, and how to step into your power—no matter your age. Jen’s mantra, "You're Not Too F*cking Old," is a rallying cry for anyone who’s ever felt like time has passed them by. This conversation is a must-watch for women looking to reclaim their lives, prioritize their well-being, and live unapologetically.

Key Topics Covered:

• Jen Marples’ career journey from PR executive to women's advocate
• Recognizing and overcoming burnout
• The importance of redefining success on your own terms
• How to embrace the "Give No F*cks" era of life
• Practical steps to put yourself first and live authentically

Watch this episode to learn how to:

• Break free from the burnout cycle
• Let go of societal expectations and ego-driven success
• Embrace your true desires and step into a life of fulfillment

Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories and actionable advice! Share this episode with anyone who needs a reminder that it’s never too late—or too early—to make a change.

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In this episode, we dive deep into the incredible journey of Shelley Paxton, former Harley Davidson executive turned Chief Soul Officer. Shelley shares her inspiring story of breaking free from the corporate success script, battling burnout, and reclaiming her authentic self. Learn how she transformed a life of external achievements into one filled with purpose, passion, and true freedom.

Shelley’s story is a must-listen for anyone feeling trapped by societal expectations or struggling to find their true path. We discuss the power of trusting yourself, the importance of values over validation, and how to awaken the rebel within you to live a life that’s fully aligned with your soul. Whether you're a corporate executive, entrepreneur, or anyone seeking a deeper connection with your true self, this conversation will inspire and empower you to take bold steps toward your own version of success.

Key Topics Covered:

• Shelley Paxton’s rise to Chief Marketing Officer at Harley Davidson
• The nightmare that changed everything
• The journey from burnout to awakening
• How to redefine success on your own terms
• Awakening the rebel within: A guide to living authentically

Watch this episode to learn how to:

• Break free from the pressures of societal expectations
• Reconnect with your inner self and reclaim your truth
• Embrace courage and authenticity in every aspect of your life

Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more empowering conversations like this one! Share this video with anyone who needs to hear that it’s okay to trust themselves and rewrite their own story.

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In 2023, Christine Clyne-Spraker – health tech co-CEO, mother, and wife – decided to listen to the voice that was not so gently nudging her and make a drastic change. Despite her incredible personal and professional accomplishments, the accolades she had worked years to receive were no longer serving her the way her younger self had hoped. Well-intentioned childhood patterning and years of chasing success defined by society standards pushed Christine to showcase perfectionism in every aspect of her life. These realities were actually holding her back from the life she dreamed of, and deserved. After much deliberation and reflection, Christine made incredibly brave – and at times, surprising – life changes that empowered her to shed perfectionism to explore her individuality, truth, and authentic self. The result unlocked her true Being – and Freedom.

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In this powerful episode of the Glass Ceiling and Sticky Floor Podcast, Erica Rooney dives deep into the realities of growth and resilience. Inspired by an impactful quote from The Good Quote on Instagram, Erica shares her wisdom and personal experiences to help you navigate through life’s toughest challenges.

In this episode, we cover:

📍 The profound message from The Good Quote that lessons often look like losses, new beginnings like setbacks, exploration like uncertainty, and growth like incompetence.

📍 How to shift your perspective to see challenges as opportunities for growth, supported by the science of a growth mindset from psychologist Carol Dweck.

📍 The importance of seeking support from friends, family, mentors, or therapists to lift you up when you can't do it alone.

📍 The power of taking small, actionable steps to regain control and move forward, no matter how daunting the situation may seem.

📍 Embracing self-compassion and treating yourself with kindness, guided by the research of Dr. Kristin Neff on improving emotional resilience and well-being.

Join Erica as she guides you through actionable steps and motivational insights to help you get through the hard stuff and emerge stronger on the other side. Remember, the only way out is through, and you are capable of amazing things!

Listen now and start your journey to breaking through those glass ceilings and overcoming those sticky floors!

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The path to success is never linear. There are twists, turns, moments where you leap frog ahead, and then setbacks.

Today's guest has learned to embrace the winding, twisting path to success - but it didn't always come easy.

Ashley Menzies Babatunde is a lawyer, DEI strategiest, and storyteller. Someone who always aimed high and ACHIEVED her goals, Ashley hit a setback when she failed to pass the bar not once, but TWICE, which led her to question everything.

Now, she is on a mission to share the human stories behind the highlight reels on her podcast "No Straight Path."

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to go beyond the glass ceiling?

Or maybe you just wonder what goes on behind the closed doors of the executive teams in your company.

In todays episode, I share with you the top three lessons I have learned in the C-Suite (And they just might surprise you!)

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Keynote speaker, author, and dynamic C-level Exec - Victoria Pelletier shattered her first glass ceiling at the age of 24.

And I don't know about you... but I had WAAAAY too many "sticky floors" at the age of 24 that I even knew what to do with!

Her story is about overcoming unspeakable odds to live a life of #noexcuses and it is moving, and incredibly inspiring.

Victoria draws on her 20_ years of in corporate and shares with us what she has learned along the way.

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You know that gross feeling of ENVY and JEALOUSY???

Whenever I would feel them - I would get so frustrated! First of all, I don't like that feeling - but second of all, it brings shame.

But here is the real deal - Jealousy and Envy are emotions that are just trying to TELL You something.

Use these signals as rocket fuel to uncover your next big success!

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Elizabeth Prann has an impressive career in journalism - but what I love about her story is that she CHOSE this life even when she didn't have to.

You see, Elizabeth is married to a professional baseball player - but she NEVER let his career put her career in the backseat. She did whatever she had to do, to continue to grow herself, and challenge herself.

Elizabeth talks about her struggle with "all the sticky floors" including imposter syndrome, figuring out how to be a good communicator, and her decision to give up alcohol for good to make more room in her life for the GOOD stuff.

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In this powerful episode of the Glass Ceiling and Sticky Floor Podcast, I open up about my recent struggles with overwhelming stress and anxiety. With raw honesty, I share how these hard days are signals—reminders that I'm often trying to do too much.

But today, I'm going deeper. I discuss why many women feel compelled to take on this burden at the expense of their mental and physical health, and what we can do to change it. I introduce the acronym E.N.O.U.G.H., a transformative process for managing overwhelm and recognizing your inherent worth:

• E is for Embrace Your Limits
• N is for Nurture Your Well-being
• O is for Optimize Your Priorities
• U is for Understand Your Worth
• G is for Grace Over Guilt
• H is for Honor Your Progress

In this episode, you'll learn how to reset, breathe, and realize that you are enough just as you are. I shares personal anecdotes from my childhood and adulthood, shedding light on how deep-seated people-pleasing tendencies can impact our lives. I talk about the importance of self-compassion and offers practical strategies for prioritizing self-care, understanding your value, and celebrating your progress.

Remember- You don't have to be all things to all people—you are exactly where you are meant to be.

Tune in for an honest, insightful conversation about growth, self-worth, and overcoming the need to be perfect.

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Ever felt stuck in a cycle of self-doubt, unsure of your next move? Imagine juggling a full-time job while pursuing your passion, battling imposter syndrome every step of the way. That's exactly what Rebecca Black faced.

💪 But she didn't let that stop her.

Rebecca went from working early mornings and attending cosmetology school in the afternoons to owning a successful salon, creating innovative products, and empowering women in the wellness space. Her journey is a testament to the power of resilience, intuition, and taking bold steps—even when the path isn't clear.

Learn how she overcame her fears, embraced her inner CEO of confidence, and transformed her life. If you're ready to be inspired and take charge of your own journey, this episode is a must-listen!

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One thing is certain, and that is the only thing that stays the same is change itself.

But with change, can come anxiety - frustration - and fear.

And managing that anxiety is the key to unlocking a happier, more focused, and CURIOUS life.

Join me as I dive into the strategies and mindset shifts you need - to help you manage your anxiety during times of change.

If you stick around you'll even hear some life updates that are pretty exciting!

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In this empowering episode, we dive into the realities of balancing high-powered careers with the demands of home life. Erica Rooney speaks with Pace Webb, CEO, chef, wife, and mother, who shares her expert strategies on managing domestic duties through effective communication and systems.

What We Cover:

• The hidden mental workload of ambitious working moms
• Practical strategies to manage domestic responsibilities
• The impact of poor communication on marriage and how to fix it
• Pace Webb's personal journey and insights
• Tools and systems for a balanced home life

Discover how to reclaim your time, lighten your mental load, and enhance your relationship. This episode is a must-listen for every ambitious working woman striving to balance it all.

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Ever wonder why sometimes you seem to be in a state of HIGH productibity - where you are getting stuff done left and right, and then others.... not so much?

I found myself in that EXACT scenario - I had alllll the time in the world to knock items off my to-do list, but no energy or WILL to get it done.

And I had no idea why.

But now I do! ULTRADIAN RHYTHMS.

In this episode, we go deep into what it is, how to monitor your energy levels to understand your peaks and valleys, and what you can do to optimize these rhythms!

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I am thrilled to welcome Lynn Smith, a national media expert, former morning news anchor, and first-generation American who believes that everyone has a story to tell and that your story is your impact.

Join me as Lynn shares her incredible journey and offers valuable insights on how to transform your unique experiences into powerful tools for success.

Tune in to hear about:

• Lynn's transition from a successful career in television to entrepreneurship
• How to identify and leverage your unique story to stand out
• Overcoming imposter syndrome and managing your "brain bully"
• The importance of resilience, grit, and determination in achieving your goals
• Behind-the-scenes stories from Lynn’s interviews with celebrities like Dolly Parton, John Legend, and more
• Practical tips for improving your public speaking and on-camera presence
• Lynn's coaching programs: The Green Room and The Boardroom

Whether you're looking to enhance your communication skills, boost your confidence, or simply be inspired by Lynn's story, this episode is packed with actionable advice and motivational insights. Don't miss it!

Guest Links:

• Lynn Smith TV
• Instagram: @lynnsmithtv
• LinkedIn: Lynn Smith

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Ever wonder how some people just seem to have ALL THE ENERGY to get ALL THE THINGS DONE?

It is the people who have put the time and energy into their health and wellness to transform how they live and work - which results in PEAK PRODUCTIVITY.

In this epsidoe we cover:

• Science backed insights on why taking care of your mind and body is great for smashing your goals.
• The science of SLEEP and how quality sleep enhances problem-solving skills and memory performance.
• Exercise and brain function and how they are linked.
• Mental health practices that results in clearing mental clutter and heightened focus!

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Stephanie Skryzowski, CEO and founder of 100 Degrees Consulting shares her sticky floor journey of "hat holding" and how being the person who feels like she has do "do it all" can lead to burnout.

In this episode we uncover:

• What is the Sticky Floor of Hat-Holding and how it leads to burnout
• How to switch your mindset from "role based" to "outcome based."
• The power of doing less- and how that leads to more abundance!
• Dreaming big dreams - and the importance of setting no limits to your aspirations.

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You are looking at productivity all wrong.

At least I was.

If you have ever thought that being productive is all about your output - this episode is for you!

I get REAL about how you MUST:

• Reframe productivity! It gets a bad wrap these days!
• A shift in perspective when it comes to your output and your worth!
• How to redefine productivity in a way that is EMPOWERING.
• The 5C Productivity Loop
• The one thing you aren't doing enough of...

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In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Jackie, a true HR powerhouse who has climbed the corporate ladder from big corporations to nimble startups and now thrives as a consultant and executive coach. Jackie and I dive deep into the realities of career growth, the beauty of being imperfect, and how embracing our messiest moments can lead to our greatest breakthroughs.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• 🚀 Jackie’s Journey: From HR beginnings to becoming a chief people officer and consultant.
• 🧠 Sticky Floor Stories: Overcoming limiting beliefs and toxic behaviors that keep us stuck.
• 💡 Messy Success: How getting comfortable with imperfection can boost creativity and leadership.
• 🛠️ Practical Tips: Advice on navigating sticky floors and shattering glass ceilings in your career.
• 💬 Insightful strategies and personal anecdotes that offer guidance and inspiration.

Join us as we unpack the lessons hidden in the mess and learn how to leverage them for personal and professional growth. Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder or paving your own path, there's something in this conversation for you. Don’t miss out on this enriching dialogue that could redefine how you view success and leadership.

Tune in, get inspired, and let’s get messy together!Want a FREEBIE COACHING SESSION with JACKIE???? CLICK HERE! Connect with Jackie HERE!

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Have you ever noticed that some people can get SO MUCH STUFF DONE in 24 hours, and you feel like you are just treading water... barly staying afloat?

I get it - which is why I have THREE questions I want you to ask (and answer!) to determine how you can master time more efficienly, and unlock your productivity.

Once you learn how to "timecraft" thats (my word for manipulating time) you will learn how to quickly find more hours in your day for what matters most.

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In a world where the echo of women's ambitions often fades before reaching the rooms where decisions are made, Kelli Thompson stands as a lighthouse for aspiring female leaders.

This empowering episode delves into the life of Kelli Thompson, from her early days dreaming of meteorology to becoming a revered leadership coach and advocate for women's advancement in leadership roles.

Join me as Kelli shares her transformative journey and the pivotal moments that led her to champion the cause of guiding women to not just enter, but to excel and reshape the spaces of power and decision-making.

In this episode, you will uncover:

• Kelli's Evolution: A look into Kelli's transition from a young girl fascinated by weather to a leadership coach passionate about elevating women.
• The Confidence Gap: Insights into overcoming self-doubt and the importance of trusting one's intuition on the path to leadership.
• Strategies for Success: Kelli shares actionable advice for women aiming to break through barriers and advance in their careers.
• Values and Vision: Discover the power of aligning your professional journey with your core values for a fulfilling career.
• Empowering Advice: Kelli offers her top tips for women to navigate the complexities of leadership and how to stand out in male-dominated spaces.

Kelli's story is not just about reaching the top; it's about widening the path for other women to follow. Whether you're seeking inspiration to take the next step in your career or looking for tangible strategies to enhance your leadership skills, this episode promises a wealth of knowledge, motivation, and a clear call to action for women everywhere.

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Are you dog-gone tired? Feeling crushed under the relentless pressure of your ever-expanding to-do list? If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Today, I'm diving into the world of unrealistic expectations and the relentless pursuit of "having it all."

In this episode we cover:

• How to redefine success on your OWN terms
• What having "it all" really means and how it can impact you
• Shedding the SHOULDS - the imposed values
• The power of establishing your own set of CORE values
• My tried and true method to discover your Core Values RIGHT NOW

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Melissa Cohen, a former VP in the fashion industry who transformed her career trajectory during the pandemic to become a TOP personal branding voice and the successful founder of NBC Consulting Solutions is here to share her story of resilience, adaptability, and discover!

In this episode, we discover:
The Fashion Foundation: How Melissa's passion for fashion led her from crafting Barbie outfits to high powered corporate career.
The Pandemic Pivot: The moment Melissa lost her job and how it propelled her to reinevent her career and start her own consultency.
The Best Use of LinkedIn: How you can leverage LinkedIn to craft your personal brand and be a thought leader.
How to embrace change and overcome fear, and practical advise on establishing yourself as a thought leader and enhancing your brand and reputation with the use of LinkedIn.Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn HEREVisit her website!

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Welcome to a transformative episode of the "Glass Ceiling and Sticky Floor Podcast"! Today, I’m thrilled to share a powerful technique that has radically changed my life—the SNAP method.

Whether you’re struggling with self-doubt, perfectionism, or just feeling stuck, this episode is tailor-made for you.

🔍 What to Expect:

• 🛑 Stop and Take Note: Learn how to recognize and understand your body's stress signals.
• 🏷️ Name It: Discover the power of naming your barriers to take control of them.
• ❓ Ask and Answer: Dive into the crucial questions that uncover the roots of your limiting beliefs.
• 🔄 Pivot: Master the art of reframing challenges into opportunities for growth.

Join me as I unpack these steps and share my personal story about what I'm struggling with RIGHT NOW and how they continue to shape my journey towards growth and abundance.

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Are you caught in a cycle of reaching for food when you're not hungry, using it as comfort in times of stress, or struggling to understand your relationship with food? You're not alone. This eye-opening episode with Jessica Procini, the visionary behind Escape Emotional Eating, is a beacon of hope for anyone ready to transform their relationship with food and unlock their full potential.

In this episode, we explore:

• Jessica's Personal & Professional Odyssey: From being an emotional eater to founding Escape Emotional Eating.
• Understanding Emotional Eating: Dive deep into what emotional eating is, its roots, and its impact on our lives.
• Healing from Within: Jessica shares her unique, transformative strategies that go beyond conventional dieting and exercise, focusing on healing emotional eating at its core.
• Practical Tools for Change: Discover the Fear Flush and Digesting Emotions tools, designed to navigate through emotional turmoil and foster a healthy relationship with food.
• Advice for Parents: Learn how to cultivate a healthy food environment for children, promoting intuitive eating and emotional resilience from a young age.
• Empowerment & Recovery: Jessica provides actionable steps for anyone looking to overcome emotional eating and embrace a healthier, more fulfilling life.

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Is it the Upper Limit Problem or the Glass Ceiling Problem?

Let's talk about it

In this episode you will:

• Understand the Upper Limit Problem (ULP) and what that concept suggests about ourselves when we have hit our percieved limits.
• The Tools for Transformation via my "SNAP" method!
• Why Oprah and Taylor Swift ARE different from you and me - and why they are NOT.
• Salary chats, building confidence, and how you can set NO limits on your dreams.

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Ever thing "I don't deserve that" or "I'm not enough?"

Yeah, me too.

Today we dive deep into the sticky floor of perfectionism and comparisonitis as it intersects with motherhood with today's guest, Taniel Strydom.

In this enlightening episode, you'll discover:

• Understanding Comparisonitis: An exploration of what comparisonitis is and why it's more prevalent than ever in our digital age.
• The TOUGH stuff about Motherhood - grieving the loss of who you once were.
• Personal Journey: Taniel shares her own struggles with comparison and the transformative journey towards self-acceptance and empowerment.
• Strategies for Overcoming: Practical advice and strategies to break free from the cycle of comparison and cultivate a mindset of self-compassion and contentment.
• The Role of Social Media: An in-depth discussion on how social media fuels comparisonitis and actionable tips to use social media mindfully.
• Empowering Tools: Tools and techniques to boost self-esteem, celebrate personal achievements, and appreciate the unique path of each individual.
• Creating a Supportive Community: The importance of fostering a supportive community that encourages authenticity and uplifts each other.

Join us as Taniel Strydom equips us with the knowledge and tools to kick comparisonitis to the curb and embrace our true selves with confidence and joy.

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It is time for a GOAL refresh!

Why? Because January was THREE months ago!

It is time to reflect back on how you have been tracking towards your goals and evaluate - do I need to stay the course, or potentially make a shift?

In this episode, I review the exact formula I use each quarter to reflect back on my progress, evaluate where I am at - how far I have come, and what challenges I run into, and where to shift - and I teach you how to do the same!

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Today's episode we have Erin Gallagher, 2x CEO and Founder of Ella, an inclusive network dedicated to unlocking women's access to human, social, and financial capital.

In this episode you'll hear:

• Erin's come up story that led to her championing women's rights and empowerment!
• The Journey of the HYPE WOMAN Movement: How Erin's path crossed with Jamie Lee Curtis to spark not just a moment, but a movement.
• How you can both DO and BE a Hype Woman.
• Confidence you Work for - its not just a given!

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In this episode, you'll discover:

• The Power of Rebranding: Learn about the why and how behind the significant transformation of this podcast, marking a new era of empowerment and growth.
• Starting Before You're Ready: I shares my personal story of starting the podcast without all the answers and how this leap of faith has led to nearly 200 episodes of impactful conversations.
• Continuous Personal Evolution: Discover the concept that has been the backbone of my story - embracing change and growing into versions of yourself you never knew existed.
• Action Over Perfection: A deep dive into why taking imperfect action trumps waiting for the perfect moment and how this mindset can accelerate your growth and success.

This episode is for you if:

• You’re sitting on a big dream or idea but feel paralyzed by the fear of starting.
• You're curious about the behind-the-scenes of podcasting and personal branding.
• You seek inspiration to embrace change and step into your higher self.

Join us as we explore the lessons learned from two years of podcasting, the challenges and triumphs of starting something new, and why embracing continuous personal evolution can lead you to your most fulfilling life.

Don't forget to subscribe and share your thoughts with me! Your feedback fuels our journey and helps us serve you better.

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Join us in this enlightening episode of as we sit down with the renowned 'LinkedIn Lindsay' McMillion.

Dive into Lindsay's captivating journey from a seasoned sales professional to a LinkedIn maestro, shaping the digital networking landscape.

Discover her unique insights on leveraging LinkedIn for business growth, breaking through career barriers, and mastering the art of online connections.

Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a corporate leader, or anyone aiming to elevate their LinkedIn game, this episode offers invaluable strategies and personal anecdotes that inspire and guide.

Tune in and unlock the secrets to transforming your LinkedIn profile into a powerful tool for success.

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This special March Madness episode goes beyond the basketball court to deliver a game-changing Mantra I am borrowing from the NC State Wolfpack: Why Not Us? Why Not Me? Why Not YOU!?!

Discover how adopting this powerful belief can transform your life, fuel your dreams, and help you step into your greatness!

In this episode, you'll uncover:

• The Inspiring Underdog Story: How NC State's rallying cry during the ACC championship can motivate you to conquer self-doubt and chase big dreams.
• Overcome Sticky Floors: Strategies to dismantle the limiting beliefs and toxic behaviors that trap you beneath your potential.
• Creative Innovation: Tips to get creative to navigate obstacles and seize opportunity
• Build Resilience & Instill Purpose: How believing 'Why Not Me?" can instill a deep sense of purpose and drive you to commit to your goals relentlessly!

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In this episode with Ellie Steinbrink, we talk about the power of personal style and branding and how it is all about not just reshaping your wardrobe, but also your life.

From the high stress world of advertising to the liberating realm of fashion and styling, Ellie's path is filled with insights on overcoming burnout, embracing authenticity, and the profound impact of what we wear on our confidence and career.

If you have ever felt stuck at the top of the wrong ladder - or trapped in a cycle of comfort clothes, this episode is your call to action!

Discover how to decode your style, clear the clutter from your closet, and the confusion from your life, all while navigating the sticky floors of self-doubt and societal expectations.

Get ready to be inspired to make those bold moves that lead to joy, peace, and a wardrobe that is as authentic as you are!

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Dive into this exhilarating episode where I, shares my secrets to keeping the fire alive as we charge through 2024. Whether you started the year with a bang or your spark has dimmed, this episode is your beacon of hope and a powerhouse of motivation to reignite your drive and push beyond boundaries.

🔥 In This Episode, You'll Discover:

• The Reality of Pursuing Big Dreams: Uncover the messy, winding path to success and why it's perfectly normal to face twists, turns, and roadblocks along the way.
• Maintaining Momentum: Strategies to keep pushing forward, even when the initial excitement of New Year's resolutions begins to wane.
• Actionable Steps for Growth: The six actionable steps to not just dream big but achieve big, including setting SMART goals, breaking down overwhelming projects, and creating a rhythm that propels you forward.
• Building and Leveraging Your Community: Learn how finding your tribe can transform your journey, offering support, accountability, and shared momentum.
• Flexibility and Resilience: Tips on staying adaptable and resilient in the face of unexpected challenges, and why these qualities are crucial for long-term success.

🌈 Join ME for an unforgettable journey from now to next. This isn't just a podcast; it's a call to action for anyone ready to step up, dust themselves off, and chase those big, bold dreams with unyielding passion and persistence.

🎧 Tune in now and let's smash through those ceilings together. Your next level awaits!

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You can't make this world fair, but you can take back your power.

Deb Liu worked her way up to the TOP of the corporate ladder - she is a former VP at Facebook and the current president and CEO of Ancestry. Deb knows first hand the challenges and obstacles int he workplace that keep the deck stacked against women in the workplace... and how to overcome them.

For every woman who grew up competing on the uneven playing field, who was told she is too aggressive, assertive, dramatic or emotional, this is for you!

In this episode, we cover:

• How to find your voice, learn how to ask and achieve what you want in a system that isn't fair and wasn't created for you.
• Discover how to be heard, seen, and taken more seriously at work
• How to have a balanced home life - so you truly can achieve your dreams!
• And become a great leader without loosing yourself in the process.

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Is there a part of you that you maaaaybe don't feel so proud of?

For me - it is the desire for recognition, the desire to be liked, and the desire to fit in.

It just feels ICKY to me because - dang it! - I'm an independent woman!

I don't need anyones validation! I don't need their approval!

But the truth is - I crave it.

This episode is all about learning who you are at your core, NOT glossing over the ICK and making your ICK your influence.

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Are you feeling stuck on your leadership journey?

Wondering how to turn your challenges into opportunities?

Trying to figure out how to "Brag better?"

Sarah Bierenbaum, CEO and head coach at Nimble Penguin will explore the intricate world of leadership, personal development, and overcoming her STICKY FLOOR.

We cover:

• Learning to speak up for yourself and sell yourself.
• What happens when you FAIL to clearly state your skills.
• How to "choose your own adventure."
• Empowerment Instigation, Achievement Dysmorphia, and Bragging
• Jamie Ellis and coining the term: Achievement Dysmorphia

Talia Kovacs talks about "that was hard and I did it!" (Referenced in the pod!)

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If you are a road warrior - listen UP!

This episode isn't just for Moms - its for anyone who has to travel for work on a regular basis.

Recording from my hotel room, I share all my strategies for protecting your time, and your mental health!

Travel tips, kid tips, partner tips - it is ALL IN HERE!

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Ever felt like you're battling to make your voice heard in a world built not for you?

In this empowering episode, we dive into Jenny Hoffmann's remarkable journey as a COO in the apparel industry, pioneering sustainability and shattering gender stereotypes.

From being one of the world's first in vitro babies to earning a PhD in bioengineering, Jenny's story is a testament to overcoming 'sticky floors' and breaking glass ceilings.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with strategies for staying true to yourself and making a difference. Let Jenny's story motivate you to find your authentic voice and unleash your potential.

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It is my BIRTHDAY month - and I used this time to reflect on lessons learned, and hopes for the future!

You are NOT going to want to miss this episode - we cover:

• How far women have come - and how far we have to go
• The Power of Reflection
• The Power of Celebrating even the smallest moments
• And the ever moving goal post of success!

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Are you tired of the relentless pursuit of external validation in your career?

Do you yearn to define success on your own terms?

Join us in this enlightening journey with our guest, a Wall Street Journal best-selling author and a visionary in women’s leadership. - Randi Braun!

In this episode, titled 'Redefining Success and Breaking Free from the Addiction to External Validation', we peel back the layers of what it truly means to achieve success without the weight of others' expectations.

Our guest shares her transformative insights and personal experiences, shedding light on how high achievers can escape the trap of external validation and embrace a more authentic path to success. 🌟

Get ready to be inspired by stories of resilience, learn practical strategies to redefine your professional playbook, and discover how to balance personal satisfaction with professional achievements. 🎧

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your perspective on success and empowerment.

Subscribe, share your thoughts in the comments, and join a community that’s redefining the rules of the corporate game. 🚀

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Just off of Valentine's Day I go DEEP into the transformative power of self-compassion.

In this episode we discuss:

• The importance of treating ourselves with the same kindness and understanding we offer our friends
• The Research and Studies that shed light on the benefits of self-love
• What self-compassion is, what it it is not, and how you can cultivate MORE of it in your life!
• How self-compassion creates a more resilient YOU.

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In this inspiring episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Samantha Van Hoof, a senior director at a renowned Fortune 100 company.

Samantha's story is not just a tale of geographical relocation from the Caribbean to Europe, but a profound narrative of personal and professional transformation.

Through her experiences, she reveals key insights into career advancement, the power of mentorship, and the importance of self-belief.

Join us as we explore the pivotal moments and lessons learned along Samantha's path to leadership.

Key Highlights:

• Island to Boardroom: Discover how Samantha transitioned from her Caribbean roots to becoming a senior leader in a European corporate environment.
• The Role of Mentorship: Samantha discusses the impact of finding the right mentor and sponsor, and how these relationships propelled her career forward.
• Overcoming Challenges: Learn about the hurdles Samantha faced, including gender bias and imposter syndrome, and how she turned these into opportunities for growth.
• Key Mindset Shifts: Understand the critical mindset changes Samantha made that transformed her from an individual contributor to a recognized leader.
• The Power of Networking: Insights into how effective networking and building genuine connections can be a game-changer in career advancement.
• Launching The Powerhouse Code: Samantha shares her vision for her new venture, aimed at empowering professionals through mindset, behavior changes, and micro-actions.

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Let's talk about shattering ceilings!

This episode gives you the FOUR questions you should ask yourself if you are thinking about getting a coach - but its SO MUCH MORE THAN THAT.

It is also the deep questions you should be asking yourself on a regular basis - such as - am I really living the life I want?

Here is the deal: Women are constantly juggling career, family, and personal growth - and we so often put ourselves LAST.

This episode is going to give you insight on how to put yourself first, and is a must listen for anyone questioning their current trajectory or seeking clarity on the next step towards fulfillment!

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In this episode, we explore the gripping world of 'The Type A Trap' with Erin Stafford, a vibrant keynote speaker, consultant, and now a celebrated author.

Her book, 'The Type A Trap: The Five Mindset Shifts to Beat Burnout and Transform Your Life', serves as a catalyst for change for those caught in the relentless pursuit of success. Join us as we unravel the complexities of a Type A personality and discover the path to a balanced life.

In This Episode:

• 📘 Erin Stafford’s Debut Book: Delving into 'The Type A Trap' and its impact on personal and professional life.
• 💡 Mindset Shifts to Overcome Burnout: Exploring Erin’s personal journey and how she transformed her burnout into a blueprint for others.
• 🏆 Traits of a Type A Personality: Identifying the characteristics and understanding how they contribute to the trap.
• 🌟 Erin’s Life-Changing Advice: Insightful tips from Erin to the burnt-out, overwhelmed professionals.
• 🛑 Recognizing and Escaping the Trap: Strategies to slow down, reassess, and realign life priorities for long-term success.

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Have you ever felt like you're running a never-ending race, trying to balance your career, family, and personal needs, only to find that 'me time' is a luxury you just can't afford?

You're not alone.

In this episode we dive into:

• The Research backed by Forbes, the PEW Research Center, and the Amaerican Psychological Association on the complexities that come with being a working parent.
• The REAL reason you are NOT putting yourself first.
• Tangible strategies to start TODAY to make time for yourself - no matter how busy you are.
• My 4P Strategy for time management
• My Challenge for YOU!

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If you are an ambitious woman who has a tendency to people-please and chase success, then this is your episode! Joining me today is Cait Donovan - who I like to call the "Burnout Queen."

Her unique background in Chinese medicine and life coaching + her own personal journey with burnout and recovering from burnout makes her the EXPERT you gotta listen to.

In this episode we cover:

• An in-depth look at burnout: understsanding the causes, symptoms and the critical difference between being stressed out and being burnt out.
• The crucial role of attachment styles and childhood experiences in shaping our susceptibility to burnout.
• Practical strategies and lifestyle changes for effective burnout recovery, including Cait's unique approach to combining Chinese medicine and life coaching.
• What simple every day actions you can take that will significantly impact your burnout recovery journey.

Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of burnout and discover practical tools and wisdom to help you on your journey to recovery and empowerment.

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Are you on the brink of burn out (or deep into the throws of it) but you can't quit your job?

I got you! Not everyone has that luxury. I certainly did not when I burn out.

In this episode we cover:

• The medical communities defnition of burnout (or lack thereof!)
• What burnout looks like and feels like
• The Mental Clearing Strategy you MUST have to break free from burnout
• Perform - Pass- Postpone - Purge - Which ones for what tasks?
• The ONLY three strategies you need to overcome burnout!

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Dive into this captivating episode where Rebecca Haarlow, a renowned sportscaster turned corporate communicator, shares her incredible journey and invaluable lessons in confidence, leadership, and impactful communication. 🚀

✨ In this episode, you'll discover:

• 🏀 Rebecca's transition from the courts to the corporate world: Learn how she leveraged her sports broadcasting experience in her corporate endeavors.
• 🎤 Mastering Public Speaking: Insights into Rebecca’s techniques for speaking with purpose, power, and impact.
• 💡 Leadership Lessons: How Rebecca's athletic background shaped her leadership style in the corporate space.
• 🔄 The Art of Pivoting: Strategies for gracefully navigating career transitions and embracing new opportunities.
• 🗣️ Building Confidence: Rebecca’s advice on developing confidence in public speaking and leadership roles.

🔥 Why Listen:

Whether you're an aspiring leader, a sports enthusiast, or someone looking to boost your public speaking skills, this episode offers a treasure trove of insights and practical advice. Rebecca’s story is not just about career progression; it’s a roadmap to finding your voice and making it heard.

🎧 Tune in now to get inspired and learn how to craft your own path of impact and success!

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I get real and RAW in this episode of 'From Now to Next" and I kick it off with a life update!

Why? Because it isn't always rainbows and butterflies and sunshine.

Because I too - have STICKY FLOORS.

In this episode I dive deep into my personal struggles and triumphs, and I shed some light on:

🌟 My journey with unrealistic expectations and how they impact my life and work.

💡 Insights into balancing passion with action, and why passion alone isn't enough.

🚀 Tips for moving the needle in your career, relationships, and self-growth.

📘 Updates on my upcoming book, 'Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors,' and the lessons learned from publishing delays.

👥 Exclusive details about her new group coaching offer and how it empowers women.

🧘‍♀️ The 'SNAP' method – my personal strategy for overcoming challenges and shifting focus.

Tune in for an episode that promises not only to inspire but also to provide practical strategies for anyone looking to level up in life and career!

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Introduction: Unleash Your Superpowers!

• Meet Prerika Agarwal, a tech consulting executive turned coach, on a mission to empower 100,000 underrepresented individuals.
• Explore the concept of becoming the CEO of your own life and breaking free from societal expectations.

Becoming the CEO of Your Life: A Powerful Concept

• Understand the CEO analogy and how it applies to managing and empowering every aspect of your life.
• Learn how you can take control, set boundaries, and prioritize personal empowerment.

Navigating Sticky Floors: Breaking Free from Templates

• Delve into Prerika's experiences with societal expectations and the concept of "sticky floors."
• Understand the importance of defining success on your terms and creating a legacy aligned with your values.

Identifying Your Superpowers: Boundary Queen and Adaptability

• Prerika's superpowers: Setting strong boundaries and adapting flexibly to different situations.
• Explore how identifying and developing your unique superpowers can enhance your life.

Upholding Boundaries: Practical Steps for Success

• Practical steps for upholding boundaries: Assessing energy drains, tracking time, and aligning priorities.
• Embrace the power of saying 'no' when necessary and the importance of adapting your schedule to maintain balance.

Developing Superpowers: Intention, Clarity, and Awareness

• Insights on developing superpowers: Utilize self-assessment tools, seek external feedback, and remain intentional.
• Understand that superpowers can evolve over time, emphasizing the dynamic nature of personal growth.

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In this episode of FNTN, Erica Rooney dives into the relatable struggle of facing days when motivation seems out of reach. Blending personal stories with actionable advice, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to overcome life’s challenging moments.

Key Highlights:

• Personal Challenges: Erica shares her own experiences with work stress, family dynamics, and communication hurdles.
• Understanding Low Motivation: A discussion on why these 'off' days are a normal part of the human experience.
• Practical Strategies: Tips on dissecting problems, addressing symptoms, and taking small yet significant steps to improve your day.
• Mental Health Focus: The importance of recognizing depression and seeking appropriate help.
• Inspiring Conclusion: Each day is a new chance to make a positive change. Erica encourages listeners to embrace this mindset for personal growth.

Tune in for an episode that’s not about toxic positivity, but real, empowering strategies to navigate life’s lows.

MotivationMatters #SelfGrowthJourney #PodcastCommunity #InspirationDaily #MindsetMakeover

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In this episode, we talk about authentic leadership in 2024 - especially for women!

The power of authenticity is the key to climbing the corporate ladder for success. Join me, while I talk with Leslie Gordon, who struggled with her own sticky floor of perfectionism and success chasing, to find her passion, leave corporate, and live a life she is ALIGNED with.

Here is what is great about this episode - what you will learn inside is how you can use your breath, and your body to communicate with impact in high-stakes conversations.

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Are you ready to set yourself up for success in 2024? In this episode, we're breaking through the noise of social media resolutions and intentions to focus on actionable goal-setting strategies. Let's dive in!

Key Takeaways:

1. Dream Big: Serena Williams didn't settle for 18 titles; she aimed for 30. Are your goals big enough? Brain dump your aspirations without limits.
2. Reflect: Look back at 2023. What worked well? What challenges did you face? Reflect on the lessons learned and express gratitude for wins and challenges alike.
3. Take Stock: Evaluate different aspects of your life on a scale of 1 to 10. Choose three areas to focus on and be honest about where you currently stand on an average day.
4. Prioritize Time: Reflect on how you spend your time. What can you say "no" to in 2024? Be intentional about your commitments.
5. Types of Goals:
   • BHAGs (Big, Hairy, Audacious Goals): Endless aspirations reflecting a way of living.
   • Completion Goals: Tasks with a finish line, like writing a book or running a marathon.
   • Habit-Shaping Goals: Daily, weekly, or monthly habits leading to BHAGs or completion goals.
6. Goal Tracking: Utilize the provided Google Sheets tracker (linked below) to break down and track your goals effectively.
7. Special Offer: An exclusive opportunity for small group coaching sessions. DM to express interest and ensure you're the right fit for this goal-oriented cohort.

2024 is your year! Transform dreams into actions, and let's break through ceilings together. Hit me up with your big goals, and let's make this journey a shared success! 🚀 #Success2024 #GoalSetting #DreamBig #PodcastJourney #ActionableGoals #SmallGroupCoaching #BreakThroughCeilings

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If you feel like you hav eno motivation to accomplish any goals you wish to achieve

OR

If every day feels monotonous and you no longer look forward to pursuing your dreams,

OR

If you find yourself visualizing a different life, and make plans, but take no action,

OR

If you have made positive chances in the past, but struggled to turn them into lasting habits -

YOU are going to want to listen up.

Jenn Drummond, momma and mountaineer, is here to talk to us about the difference between a successful life and a significant one.

In 2018, Jenn was "lucky" to be in a car crash that emboldened her life. She realized, you do not get to choose when you leave this life, but you do get to choose how to live it. Strengthened by this awareness, she set out to live a more authentic and adventurous life.

She is the WORLD RECORD HOLDER, a successful business owner, and a Mom to 7 kids and she is here to talk about building resilience and achieving your life goals.

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She is HERE! The first podcast of 2024! And I am not holding back. I am telling you all about what has worked and what has NOT in 2023 - both in my business life, and in my personal life.

In this episode, you get the backstage pass to the highs, the lows, and what is coming up next for me in 2024.

But don't you worry - I have filled this episode with tried and true tactics to get you to level up your life whether that is your personal or professional.

Tune in NOW and lets cheers to a New Year!

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In this episode with CEO of Insights to Action, Katy McFee, we cover:

• Katy's corporate climb from Director to EVP
• The challenges women face in breaking barriers
• The Perception Problem for women in corporate
• Why women get stuck in their career progression
• How you can solve for the perception problem
• Why women need to excel more than men
• Clear, concise, and compelling communication strategies
• How to navigate bias in the workplace

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Transform you life with self-compassion!

In this episode we cover:

• Why self-care is not selfish!
• What is self-care? Hint... it is not bubble baths and face masks!
• The powerful transformation of self-compassion
• The science and research behind the intersection of self-care and self-compassion
• How you can start your day with self-care.

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In this episode with Reiki Master Meg Burton Tudman

• What is Reiki and how it can help!
• What can the burnt out super woman do to live a life she loves?
• What happens when you assign all your self-worth to something like your job?
• How you can establish and honor your true value!
• What should you do if you are great at the work you do, but you do not like what you do?
• Mental Health
• Energy Blocks and how to clear those energy blocks
• The sticky floor of shame and how shame keeps us stuck
• The power of micro habits in changing your life.

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In this episode we cover:

• The power of a morning routine
• Micro-habits and their role in creating lasting change.
• How small, consistent actions lead to a significant improvements over time.
• The psychological and scientific reasons morning routines are crucial.
• How YOU can craft your perfect morning routine.

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From Burnout to Unstoppable: How to Redefine Success and Discover Your Grit with Danielle Cobo

In this episode, I chat with leadership coach and author Danielle Cobo about overcoming burnout, getting "unstuck," and redefining success on your own terms.

Key topics we discuss:

• What burnout looks like physically, mentally, and at work (5:34)
• The 7 key "roadblocks" to redefining success (9:56)
• Exercises to discover your core values and unique strengths (13:45)
• Danielle's journey through grief and loss to finding her purpose (18:34)
• Tips for stepping outside your comfort zone (24:12)
• Danielle's top advice for unstoppable grit (26:45)

Danielle's vulnerability and wisdom around resilience make this a must-listen for any parent, leader, or person feeling stuck in life. Don't miss her inspiring story!

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In this episode:

• We explore the idea of setting intentions for the year
• The studies that support picking a word of the year
• The transformative power of choosing a word of the year
• My last two words - and my personal word for 2024
• How you can choose your word of the year if nothing is resonating

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In this episode, I chat with acclaimed author CEO Coach Kim Scott about her leadership journey and new book "Radical Respect."

We discuss:

• Her early career path from Moscow to Google (1:23)
• Battling imposter syndrome and writer's block (4:56)
• The importance of including diverse perspectives (9:45)
• What radical respect looks like in the workplace (14:34)
• Actionable ways to be an upstander against bias (21:12)
• Advice for women struggling with sticky floors (26:54)

Kim's vulnerability and wisdom around embracing feedback, mitigating bias, and helping others thrive makes this a must-listen for anyone in a leadership role!

Some of Kim's top insights:
"When you are succeeding, never think you're as good as you feel. And when you are failing, never think you are as bad as you feel." (6:23)

"The necessary condition for radical candor is respect." (17:45)

"I want to think of myself as a victim. That felt like it was going to hurt my sense of agency, but what really hurt my sense of agency was the denial." (10:56)

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In this episode with lifestyle coach Kari Schwear you’ll learn:

• What “gray area” means - feeling uncertain, lacking direction despite outward success
• How Kari's childhood search for identity set the stage for her journey
• Her experience as a “gray area drinker”
• The wake-up call moment that pushed Kari to get help for alcohol
• Why the “alcoholic” label didn’t fit her situation or identity
• How Kari now helps others end the facade and reclaim control
• Signs you may be in the gray area around drinking or other behaviors
• The keys to moving forward in purpose - know your why, visualize, take action

Quotes:

“When you make a decision and declare something over your life, you become it.”

“I realized the importance of identity.”

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In this episode, we talk about:

• Purpose-driven work compared to performance-based work
• Transitioning from performance-based to purpose-driven work
• The science behind a purpose-driven life.
• A simple strategy that you can do today to focus on your true purpose
• How leaders can connect their employees with purpose... even with the mundane, boring exercises.

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In this empowering episode with business strategist Diann Wingert, you'll discover:

• Why continuous personal evolution helps you outgrow limiting situations
• How embracing change requires developing a strong sense of self
• Why we cling to unfulfilling careers and relationships out of fear
• The courage to make major shifts when something no longer fits
• Diann's journey changing careers, marriages, and even her religion
• Why your evolving may threaten those around you
• The power of trusting your gut instincts and inner wisdom
• How to create a business uniquely tailored to your gifts and talents
• Advice to always trust your intuition even when others doubt you

Quotes:

"I reached a point in my life where what I thought of me was so much more compelling than what other people thought of me."

"I believe that I have outgrown things that used to suit me really well and no longer did."

"Allowing ourselves to evolve is so f*cking threatening to unhappy people."

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Are you sober? Or sober curious? Maybe you just don't want to drink TONIGHT.

Either way, this episode has you covered.

We are diving into the world of social events and gatherings but with a twist! We are talking about navigating the office and holiday parties without a drop of alcohol!

In this episode, you'll hear:
- My top tips to navigate parties and events without booze
- Why it might be challenging
- Why this is your superpower

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In this episode with Trisha Montalvo Tim, you'll learn:

• Trisha's journey as a Latina navigating predominantly white male corporate spaces
• The exhaustion of constantly code-switching and hiding parts of yourself to "fit in"
• How finding a community who shares your experience provides validation
• The importance of giving yourself agency over when and how much of your story to reveal at work
• Why investing in your own resilience and self-belief is key advice Trisha would give her younger self
• How we can create psychological safety to empower others to bring their full selves
• Why it takes both underrepresented groups doing the work AND companies meeting them halfway

Quotes:

"I didn't even recognize I was putting on this armor every day that I was going to work every day that I was going out in spaces where I was an "other", it was just this armor that I put on to protect myself."

"You are enough exactly the way you are and that your background, your parents, your family, everything, all the values, everything that contributed to making you Trisha, is incredibly powerful and an asset in an organization."

"It takes both sides of the coin to really drive that change forward."

Connect with Trisha:

Website: www.trishatimm.com

Book: Embrace the Power of You

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Balancing work, family, and the holiday season can be overwhelming.

In this episode, I'll share with you my top 10 tips to get through the holidays stress-free!

Learn about online shopping hacks, self-care strategies, and more to make this holiday season your most enjoyable yet!!!

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Who doesn't want more happiness?

In this episode:

• The importance of doing meaningful work each day to boost happiness and accomplishment
• How to combat negativity bias and remember positive moments with a joy journal
• Why giving people second chances is key advice Jessica would give her younger self
• How Jessica overcame a boss threatened by her ambition and realized the need to control her own destiny
• Why we just need a small acknowledgment from others when wronged to move forward positively
• Jessica's view on optimism - taking control and seeing bad situations as temporary and solvable
• Happiness strategies that work for them beyond typical "wellness" recommendations

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Website: www.jessicaweiss.com

Instagram: @thejessicaweiss

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In this jam-packed episode, we talk about:

• Exploring the science-backed benefits of gratitude for well-being.
• Gratitude isn't just about mental health... but physical health too!
• Can gratitude lower your Blood Pressure?
• Discussing how gratitude can rewire your brain.
• The 7-Day Professional Gratitude Challenge - what is detailed on each day and how to do it!

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In This Episode:

• Sensi shares her journey from professional kiteboarder to building her swimwear company Sustainable Swimwear
• The "not enough" mentality many high achievers struggle with and how to move past it
• Why investing in yourself is key to believing in yourself
• How to separate your self-worth from outcomes and external validation
• Why failure is essential for growth and how to reframe it
• The difference between expansive fear and limiting fear
• Shifting your thoughts from fear-based to empowering
• Tapping into your "why" to power through challenges
• Bringing enthusiasm and joy to your work through inspired action
• Tangible tools like keeping an evidence log to boost confidence
• Lowering the markers of success so they don't rely just on end goals
• The power of feeling proud of yourself

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Website: https://www.sensigraves.com/

Sensi's Believe In Yourself Course: https://sensigraves.com/products/believe-in-yourself-course

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Introduction: The Grip of Fear

• Fear of failure can hold us back in various aspects of our lives, preventing us from taking risks and trying new things.
• We often hesitate to step out of our comfort zones, wondering if we should even try. The pressure to always be our best selves is overwhelming.

Learn About the 5 Science-Backed Methods to Overcome Failure:

1. The Science of Failure
2. The Beginner's Mindset
3. Connecting Work to Purpose
4. Celebrating Small Wins
5. Accountability Partners

Call to Action

• You've been equipped with five science-backed steps to help you reframe failure as a driving force for future success.
• Practice these steps regularly, and even starting with just one can make a significant difference.
• Remember, you're not alone on this journey, and your growth is shared with a supportive community.

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How is your LinkedIn looking?

Have you updated it recently or did you create an account ages ago, and it looks a little... errrr..... stale?

LinkedIn has over 900 million members in 200 countries and regions, so chances are - you NEED to utilize this platform to brand yourself and set yourself up for success to climb to the next rung in the ladder.

My guest today is Hala Taha, a business owner, host of the podcast "Young and Profiting," LinkedIn QUEEN, and the perfect person to help us out!

She has almost 230K followers and 8 million post views per MONTH!

Young and Profiting podcast is a Top 100 podcast globally, and Hala has interviewed star-studded guests from the likes of Matthew McConaughey, Alex Hormozi, Deepak Chopra, Daymond John, Seth Godin, and countless others. Her show was recognized as a 2022 Webby Honoree, and Hala has been featured in publications like Entrepreneur, Founder and the New York Times.

Hala is an expert on networking, marketing, social media, personal branding, side hustles, entrepreneurship, and podcasting.

Use the code: ERICAROCKS to get 30% off Hala's LinkedIn Masterclass!

Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/young-and-profiting-with-hala-taha/id1368888880

Hala's Social links:

• Website: www.youngandprofiting.com, Yapmedia.io
• Masteclass: www.yapmedia.io/course
• Instagram: yapwithhala
• LinkedIn: HTaha

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In this episode on leveling up your LinkedIn presence, you'll learn:

• Why LinkedIn is critical for expanding your network and opportunities
• Tips for crafting a compelling personal brand through your profile
• My story of landing jobs through strategic relationship-building
• The 5 categories to post in weekly to establish yourself as a thought leader
• Ideas for posting valuable insights related to your role, industry, passions
• Ways to humanize yourself by sharing some personal details
• How to repurpose your company's content to showcase engagement
• Get MY FREE LinkedIn starter posts kit

Quotes:

"Your network is your net worth."

"This is your stage. Your accomplishments take front and center."

"When you engage with thoughtful content and have meaningful connections, you become a thought leader."

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Tess Waresmith never thought she was great with money, but she knew it would be important to save, so she hired a financial advisor who, unfortunately, steered her in the wrong direction.

Tess lost $80,000 before she decided to pick herself up, change her money mindset, and educate herself on investing.

Today's episode is educational in nature - so grab a notebook and pen as Tess shares with us everything you need to know to be a savvy investor and break free from the sticky floor of MONEY!

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In this episode on Emotions at Work, you'll learn:

• Why occasional crying can show passion and investment, not just weakness
• Research shows crying helps moderate stress, stimulate thinking, and build bonding
• How I channeled grief into resilience and growth
• Tips for having a good cry then pivoting to find solutions and a path forward
• My advice for seeing tears at work as human and letting yourself cry occasionally
• Her reminder that frustration tears demonstrate you care and don't undermine leadership
• My exciting announcement!!!!

Quotes:

"I'm career-driven. I'm growth-minded. I'm passionate. I'm ambitious. And I'm also a crier."

"When expressed appropriately, research supports the idea that crying can help moderate stress, stimulate thinking and promote bonding and empathy in groups."

"Crying is okay. It shows your passion. It does not make you too emotional. It does not make you less capable. And it does not make you a less than leader. It makes you human."

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You won't find too many people today who have stayed with the same company for decades. But that is exactly what Joy Meserve did!

Joy, nicknamed "el tigre" in childhood for her fighting spirit, found herself being labeled as "aggressive" in her 22-year corporate career. Learn how she came to peace with that side of herself and set off on her own to try something new.

Tune in while Joy tells you how...

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Are you wanting to feel a deeper purpose in life and a greater connection beyond the surface of success?

Have you considered that spirituality might hold the key to unlocking your true potential in both your career and your life?

In this episode, we delve into spirituality and its profound impact on unlocking the greatness inside of you!

I'll share my personal journey and a four-step plan to cultivate trust in oneself and the universe.

We'll cover a broad understanding of spirituality, Human Design, and its impact, and how you can deepen your trust in yourself and your future.

The Four-Step Plan to Trust in the Universe:

1. Surrendering Control:
   • Release the need for complete control and practice self-compassion and grace amidst life's challenges.
2. Practicing Gratitude:
   • Appreciate the present, express gratitude for what you have, and maintain a positive outlook on life.
3. Mindfulness and Intuition:
   • Stay grounded and connected with your inner self through mindfulness and align decisions with core values.
4. Patience and Faith:
   • Cultivate faith in the universe's plan, exercise patience, and trust that everything works out for the best.

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Danielle Muller, aka - the Spiritual Executive - wants you to know that success doesn't have to feel like a grind.

She believes you should level up and live well, own your power, find your voice, and love your life.

And she is a Human Design Expert!

Today - we talk about confidence, knowing your worth, imposter syndrome, and getting curious about... well... almost everything!

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🎙️✨ Ready to Break Free from the Sticky Floor of Failure? Join us on the latest episode of "Rising Above - Breaking Barriers" as we dive into why women fear failure, the science behind it, and how to conquer it! 💪🚀

👉 Discover why societal norms can make failure daunting for women and how we can redefine success to embrace growth! 🌱

🧠 Explore the neuroscience that sheds light on our fear of failure and how understanding it can empower us! 🧪🔬

♀️ Learn how failure impacts women differently and how we can rise above societal biases! 🌟

💡 Plus, we've got actionable steps to help combat the fear of failure in a world that sometimes feels tilted against us! Let's rewrite the narrative together! 📝💫

Tune in and empower yourself to conquer the fear of failure! 🎧🔥

EmpowerWomen #fromnowtonext #keynotespeaker

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Deanne Kissinger has an amazing career track - but it wasn't always that way.

In fact, she was told to take a step down, or a step out.

Deanne was gobsmacked.

But this episode isn't about a termination.

It is about chasing failure, empathy, and all the beautiful and wonderful things that can happen after your life gets turned upside down.

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Feeling stuck to the floor thanks to poor sleep? 🛏️😴 You're not alone!

Tune into my latest podcast episode to learn why women face extra obstacles to quality sleep and simple tips to finally get the Zzz's you need. 💁🏼‍♀️💆🏼‍♀️🛌

Discover small changes that can make a big difference - from supplements to nighttime routines to boundary setting. 🧠✍🏻📚💤

Prioritizing your sleep is an act of self-care that allows you to be your best self. 💕👩🏼‍⚕️👩🏼‍🏫👩🏼‍💻

Don't let the sticky floor of sleep hold you back! 🛏️⛔️ Listen now to start resting and recharging. 🎧🔋

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Do you struggle to fall asleep? Or maybe you struggle to stay asleep?

If you answered YES - you are not alone.

Fifty-nine percent of women report having trouble with their sleep - but with everything on our plates, it is not surprising!

Morgan Adams, Sleep Coach and Consultant walks us through all things related to sleep:

• Sleep Meds: Should you? Or Shouldn’t you?
• Your Bedtime routine
• The difference between red light and blue light.
• Alcohol and your sleep.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
• Why a Sleep Coach might be a good solution for you!

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Riding life's waves got you wiped out? 🏄‍♀️🌊

Learn how the trusty turtle roll surfing move can help you recover from challenges and find your footing again! 🐢⬆️

Tune in to my latest podcast episode, all about how this simple technique lets you shield yourself in hard times and build resilience over time. 🛡️🧠

By pulling your goals close and taking small intentional actions, you can regain momentum and come out the other side stronger than ever! 💪🏻👊🏻

So don't let the waves keep you under - turtle roll your way to the top! 🤿🏄‍♀️🏖️

Listen now to the podcast- FROM NOW TO NEXT- to master the metaphorical and literal turtle roll! 🎧🐢

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Do you struggle to understand your brain? (me too)

Are you working towards unlocking your greatness?

Are you… STUCK?

Today’s guest is a kindred spirit and someone I am SO grateful for.

She is a licensed neuropsychotherapist and the Author of THE SCIENCE OF STUCK and she is NO stranger to STICKY FLOORS.

Britt Frank uncovers:

• The Sticky Floor of Being a Functional / Dysfunctional Person
• What FINE really means
• The Gap between what we want and what we do
• What happens when you shame yourself
• The power of picking a choice point
• What turns your STUCK into GO

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How many "shoulds" are in your life that SHOULD NOT BE THERE?

You know what I mean... 

You SHOULD work out for 60 minutes every day.

You SHOULD be married by age 30.

You SHOULD love being at home with your kids.

You SHOULD meditate every day.

(OK - that last one is mine.)

"Shoulds" don't work for us.  They keep us stuck.  They leave us frustrated.  And they keep us from being our authentic selves.

It is time you "Be who you came to be."

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WHY?

That is the #1 question Leigh Wager says that you need to be asking yourself.

Why do you think that?  Why do you believe that you need to do that?  Why is it important to you?

Leigh was stuck in the sticky floor of comparison and SHOULDS.

I should be doing yoga.
I should be meditating.
I should love celery juice!

But the shoulds weren't working for her.

In today's episode, we unlock:

• How to stop the comparison trap.
• What you really SHOULD be doing.
• How small steps make big impacts.
• What does (and doesn't) work when making a change and,
• How to start loving the life you are living!

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**This episode is for the entire generation of women who are drowning because they were raised with traditional gender roles while being empowered to be independent. 

The women who still take on the majority of house duties while simultaneously killing it in the workplace.  

You may be tired.

You may feel like you are drowning and depleted.

But you don't have to be.

fromnowtonext**

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Today's episode will leave you feeling like you just had a cup of coffee with a best friend.

Jen Wagner, physician turned entrepreneur was feeling burnout, stretched too thin, and pulled in two different directions.

If she was being a good doctor, she was failing as a mother.
If she was being a good mother, she was failing as a doctor.

Ever felt like that?  Yeah... me too.

In this episode, we get real about the struggles of being a mother/caregiver/woman who is a high-achiever and balancing that with boundaries, societal expectations, and life.

Tune in to hear Jen's journey from practicing physician to finding her purpose.

Learn more at: PROSPER

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Have you ever found yourself torn between that nagging anxiety and that quiet but persistent gut feeling?

**Wondering which one you can trust?

The simple answer: BOTH

Anxiety and Intuition are both untapped superpowers that you need to bust glass ceilings and break free from sticky floors.

In today's episode we cover:**

• What anxiety and intuition are.
• How they show up.
• How to make anxiety work FOR you.
• How to trust your intuition to be your true guide and
• What you can do TODAY to start leaning in towards your anxiety and your intuition for infinite possibilities!

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Have you ever wondered what it is like to chat with a spiritual advisor?

Well - I have, and it is not what you think!

In today's episode, we chat with Gabrielle Laura, intuitive channeler and spiritual advisor.

Gabrielle went on an 11-year healing journey, with many struggles, twists, and turns.

In this episode, we talk about all things:
-Worthiness
-Your Ego
-Alignment
-Manifestation vs. goals
-Judgement
-And the first steps you need to take to take the next step on your journey.

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There isn't a person out there that has had to conquer the MOSTER that is procrastination at least ONCE in their life.

And I call it a monster, because it can do nasty, nasty things to us - mainly, keep us small - and keep us from achieving our biggest dreams & goals.

In today's episode we talk about:

• The science behind procrastination
• DOPAMINE!
• Different strategies that WORK to stop procrastination
• Eating the Frog
• & More!

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If you want to create and live life on your own terms, get ready to take notes.

Rachel Johnson saw others living out their dream lives and thought to herself "Dang it! I want that too!"

A former big law attorney, turned founder, business owner, and generational wealth builder, Rachel is building a life on her own terms.

But the best part is, she is doing it all while balancing life and finding time to take care of herself in a way that works for her.

In this episode, we talk about:
- Self-Doubt
- Changing YOUR way & finding what clicks with you.
- Recognizing when something "isn't your jam."
- Going through transformation
- Getting unstuck by starting tomorrow
- What to do when you feel overwhelmed (THIS IS A BIG ONE!)
- Being a lawyer can be a piece of you, but not ALL of you.
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Building a personal brand can be confusing.

Do I post personal stuff - or is that taboo?

What should I post only about my company?

What in the world do I even TALK about!?!

I asked all those questions before - but have NO fear!  I got you covered!  Once you listen to this episode you will:

• Figure out your unique value proposition
• Know what questions to ask
• Know what NOT to do
• And be ready to put yourself out there with CONFIDENCE

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When have you felt excluded in your life? 

What did that feel like?

Could you imagine feeling that way, every single day you had to go to work?

Sacha Thompson, the Inclusive Culture Curator, and CEO of The Equity Equation, asks her clients to bring everyone to a place of empathy and understanding.

Her work is about removing barriers and providing support to achieve equity and build inclusive workplaces - the calling she was always meant to do.  

But she had to go through some sticky floors to get there.

Today we cover:

• Toxic Work Environments
• Sacha's story of Sticky Floors
• Unconscious bias
• Uncovering experiences
• The evolution of DEIB
• Leading with empathy

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What is Executive Presence and how the heck do you get it?

Doesn't it seem like you either have it... or you don't?

And why are women stuck with the double bind dilemma?

Listen in for the five tangible actions you can take to master executive presence and climb to the highest rung on the corporate ladder! 

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Trauma is a complex beast and one hell of a sticky floor - it's lurking in the shadows, waiting for the perfect opportunity to reveal itself - it comes in various shapes and sizes, from sudden shocks to prolonged experiences that leaves lasting marks.

Stephanie Lemek - a Trauma Informed Workplace Advocate shares about her trauma-induced sticky floor,  what it means to be a trauma-informed workplace, and breaks down what TRAUMA is and how it shows up!  So buckle up sis - because we are about to explore the sticky floor of trauma and what you can do about it.https://www.stephanielemek.com/

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Change is hard.

That is why we try to do ALLLLLL the things to make it easier - like finding an accountability buddy, or rewarding ourselves with something like a massage or a treat when we hit a certain goal.

But you know what makes change easier?  Understanding the science behind the change.

In this episode, we'll dive deep into the realm of neuroscience - what it is, and how it applies to us, how I used neuroscience to help break free from my sticky floor of perfectionism (and how you can use it to break out of ANY sticky floor), and I'll give you some real-life action items to make science work for you - and make change easy!

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Emma Green, Founder and CEO of "Your CEO Mentor" is the guest you don't want to miss!

She had me asking the question "How the hell do you do it all?"

Wife, Mom, and CEO of a multi-million dollar business - Emma has mastered her sticky floors.  In today's episode, we cover:

• Her journey from Account Director to CEO
• Her story of imposter syndrome (all related to not having a degree)
• Finding her voice & channeling confidence
• Confidence as an action - not a feeling
• Workplace policies for gender equity
• How one size does not fit all
• How she became more productive when she became a mom
• The power of HELP
• Taking control of your career
• The importance of a trusted advisor

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Do you have a "word of the year?"

In the past, words like "courage" and "abundance" fit the bill, but this year I struggled to figure out one that resonated with me.

But this year - I BLANKED.

Until NOW.

And I can't wait to share it with you.

Here is a hint...

It is about growth.

It is about self-love.

It is about happiness in the moment.

Tune in to find out...

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Valerie Alexander, the CEO of Speak Happiness is no stranger to changing direction.

From lawyer to investment banker and internet executive to Hollywood screenwriter and director to Keynote Speaker and Author- she does not view changing direction as failure.

Now, she is sharing her story and her secrets to HAPPINESS.

In this episode, we cover:

• Sexism - and the most damaging thing to a woman's career (And what you can do about it)!
• What conversations you must stop from happening.
• Happiness in the workplace
• What you can do to be happy when you are crushed
• How to train your brain to be happy
• How to be happy at work
• The one piece of advice that just might surprise you

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Is confidence genetic? 

Or can it be built?

Neuroscience has the answer... (And so does the title)!

Today we cover three techniques you can apply today to build your confidence to reach new thresholds of success - all backed by SCIENCE.

We cover:

• Growth Mindset
• Visualization
• Taking Small Actionable Steps
• Rituals that turn into habits
• And a surprise 4th one...

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Do you have a hard time celebrating yourself?

Do you struggle to OWN your own badassery?

Have you struggled with comparison?

ME TOO - so dive in with me and Dr. Keri Ohlrich as we talk about

-gaslighting
-abuse
-comparison
-women
-societal norms

And all the sticky floors that women are stuck in!

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Have you ever found yourself caught up in the comparison trap?

Viewing other's IG reels and LinkedIn successes as their entire life instead of a highlight reel?

Me too - 

In this episode, we cover:

• Time as a construct.
• Age as a number.
• Four strategies to break free from the comparison trap and live your unique journey

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Surbhee Gover is an entrepreneur, strategist, and storyteller that was born in India, but has become a global citizen by living all over the world.

She is also the creator of Love, Indus - an opulent skincare and wellness brand inspired by her personal journey of growing up in various parts of India, and her experience of regional rituals.

In this episode, we cover:

• The good, the bad, and the ugly parts of being an entrepreneur
• What you must think about before embarking on the journey
• What you can do, when your closest family questions your decisions
• Why, if you have been bitten by the "bug", we all do it.

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It is summertime and the living is right!  

But are your goals suffering?

There is a reason why our goals and habits tend to fall off during the summer months, but I have your back!  In this episode, we cover:

• The Science of Goal Setting
• Why we tend to fall off in the summer months
• What you can do about it!
• Tips on how to stay on track!

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Michele Molitor, also known as the Mind Detective went from working with a coach to becoming a coach!

After being let go from her job, TWICE, Michele needed to dig deep to uncover her true passion and how to work through the imposter syndrome and self-doubt that plagued her.

In this episode we cover:

The Different Types of Self-Doubt

How to rewire the internal dialogue you have with yourself.

Your Amygdala aka Amy G. Dala

How to Upgrade your Mental Software

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What got you here is not going to get you there.

But what if you are not 100% sure where you want to go?  How do you know what to do?  Where do you begin?

Today, we talk about the unrealistic expectations that we place on our dreams, our goals, and our lives.  We explore what they are, how they show up, and how you can take control of your expectations to roll with the punches.

Because not everything goes according to plan.

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Kristen Ziman is a BRASS Ceiling breaker, who climbed the ranks of the police force ladder to become the first Woman Commander of her police department.

She has now hung up her badge to create even more impact by sharing the lessons she has learned and wisdom gained during her 30 years in law enforcement.

In this episode, we cover:

• Her original “vanilla” book, which never made it to publication, turned into her super-captivating book “Reimagining Blue.”
• The V- Word (Vulnerability)
• Confronting things you fear
• The power in saying “I don’t know” or “I need help.”
• How you are giving up your personhood when working to “fit in.”
• Power over versus power with.
• What living in someone else's template does.
• How to be your own disruptor.
• Listening to Understand
• Worrying about what others think

And of course, some amazing stories from her career in law enforcement that you don’t want to miss!

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If you are old enough to listen to this podcast you have probably heard that you should "follow your passion and the money will follow."

I'm here to tell you, that is B.S.

Not one, not two, but THREE Standford Researchers have found that the advice to follow your passion is likely hurting your ability to bust glass ceilings.

Listen in to find out why this is nonsense, and what you can do about it.

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Have you ever experienced a success you are so proud of, to be surprised that it doesn’t feel as you thought it would?  

Laura Gassner Otting, Author & Keynote Speaker has just released the most relatable book for high-achievers, Wonderhell.

In this episode, we talk with Laura about her own personal journey through Wonderhell, which includes Impostertown, Burnout City, and Doubtsville (so cleverly named in her book!)

If you aren’t sure what that place is when you are in the space between success and your next accomplishment - Wonderhell is it.

Laura has talked with hundreds of the most successful glass ceiling shatterers, Olympic Medalists, and start-up unicorns to unlock the secrets to not just survive these moments, but thrive in them instead.

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Have you ever felt anxiety when it came to negotiations?

Does it stress you out?

Are you worried you are asking for too much or that you might be leaving money on the table? 

Not anymore!

In today's episode, we cover:

• Why women negotiate differently than men - and what you can do about it.
• Why you shouldn't negotiate like a man (It won't work for you!)
• Negotiation basics
• The difference $5k can make
• What is negotiable
• BATNA & Target Value
• And how you can maximize your bargaining power, negotiate without anxiety, and strategize for your unique situation

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What is your biggest fear?
Death? Judgement? Regret?

Eugina Jordan's biggest fear was getting fired - and then it happened to her.

She didn't stay stuck for long - she passed through the stages of grief and then got busy building a community for everyone impacted by the layoff.

Today, we walk with Eugina through her recipe for RESILIENCE, her childhood in Russia, and how being a first-generation immigrant impacted her beliefs about herself, and climbing the corporate Ladder from receptionist to C-level.

Eugina shares tactical tips for overcoming imposter syndrome and negativity, the importance of taking just one step a day, and begs you to ask, "WHY NOT ME?"

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If you don't know where you are going - any road will get you there.

Today, we walk through what you need to do, to get SUPER CLEAR on your personal life vision, aka - your DESTINY by DESIGN.

Grab a journal, because this is a working session.  

We will go through a list of questions you need to ask yourself so you can live a life of no regrets.

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Momma, Military Wife, former Fortune 500 Sales Leader, and host of the Podcast "Dream Job" Danielle Cobo brings a compassionate and empathetic voice to what it means to Define Success so that you can discover your purpose.

In this episode, we uncover:

• Defining Success throughout the different seasons of life.
• Taking "Life Inventory"
• Breaking the stigma of Mental Health
• Becoming aware of your triggers
• Danielle's 3 Steps to Discovering Your Purpose
  • Reprograming Negative Beliefs
  • Identifying Unique Strengths
  • Getting Clear on your Legacy

She provides tangible and fun ways to break free from the sticky floor of "should" and societal expectations to embrace the life you are meant to live.

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Are you teetering on the edge of falling face-first into a mid-life crisis?

Do you wake up feeling filled with dread over all the things you "should" do, or "have to do", but you don't want to do them?

In this episode I go over what you need to do to wake up, every day, feeling fulfilled and ecstatic with your precious life.

We cover:

• Why do we end up living OUR life to the expectations of others?
• How we can stop!
• Confidence-building tips to empower you to live your life according to what YOU want to do!
• The 3 Jumps you must take to build confidence!
• Paying attention to your gut.

It is time to stop living your life for others - and start living your life for YOU!

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I'm switching it up on you today - no interview with another superhero woman.  This time, it is me. 

You have heard tidbits of my story over the past year and a half, but this is my real, raw, and vulnerable story.

And it was harder to write and speak into existence than I thought it would be.  

In fact, it was really really hard.

But the thing about growth is that it exists on the OTHER side of the really hard things.

So this is me.  All of me.  

I hope that some piece of this story resonates with you.

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What does "perfect" mean to you?

Chances are it means something different to you - than it does to me.

Today, we talk about what it means to be "perfect," how the sticky floor of striving for perfection is keeping us stuff, and how and why we must redefine perfectionism for ourselves.

In this episode I give you the tools you need to think differently about perfection, and how you can use them to be remarkably you.

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Have you ever found yourself saying “I can’t believe this is my life?” “I can’t believe this is happening to me?” “This isn’t how it is supposed to be.”

Karen Allen is just like so many other amazing women on this podcast with her sticky floor story.

She is a supermom - that is just figuring it out as she goes.

She is a keynote speaker (that still experiences butterflies before taking the stage)

A Healthy eater who loves pizza and greasy burgers

And a super organized person - who can never seem to find her airpods.

She is 100% HUMAN.

She is also a recovering perfectionist and a woman who tragically became a widow and single parent at the age of 29.

Today she is going to talk about moving through grief, putting herself out there, and her process of believing and building in order to become. She also talks about the power of your mindset, the science behind positive thinking, how to practice gratitude (even when all hope seems lost), and the complexities of emotion - but most importantly she talks about the power of choice.

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How do you find the time?

This is the question I am asked every time I answer HONESTLY about allllll that I do.

In this episode, I'm sharing my top productivity strategies to help you maximize your time, feel less stressed, and hone in on your goals!

In this episode, we cover:

• Letting go of unrealistic expectations
• My Secret Steps to identifying what stays, and what goes.
• How your priorities shift by season.
• The All-Or-Nothing Mentality
• How you can do it all, have it all, and BE it all!

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Kacie Lett Gordon knows the weight of chasing "it all." Founder of IT ALL Media, mother, businesswoman, friend, and badass talks shares her story of struggling through life as a working mom, depression, and anxiety - and what led her to ditch corporate, to create a movement of undoing what "it all" means for women.

In this episode we cover:

• Renegotiating your relationship with indulgence.
• Redefining women having "it all."
• Peace of Mind Path
• Motherhood
• Climbing the Corporate Ladder
• Belonging
• Living in the Lull

If you LOVE Kacie as much as I do - check out her podcast linked HERE.

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Have you ever struggled with anxiety or depression?

Chances are - you have or you know someone close to you who has.

There is an estimated 264 MILLION people worldwide who have an anxiety disorder, with women being 2x as likely to experience anxiety and/or depression than men.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!  In this important episode, we cover:

• Why women are impacted more than men.
• How mental health can be an accommodation through the ADA
• The mental workload of the woman (working & not!)
• The three things you can do to help protect your mental health!
• Therapy & Mental Health Drugs

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Inventor.  CEO.  Founder.  Survivor.

Holly Eve is someone you won't forget for a very long time.  Her story is inspirational and will give you full-body chills.    Without giving TOO much away - in this episode, we cover:

• Taking your power back
• Turning lemons into... powder?
• Mental Health
• Addiction & Alcohol
• Recovery
• Manifesting your life
• Asking for help
• Madame Lemy

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"What other people say about you is none of your business."

Do you find yourself having to REMIND yourself of that?

If you are a recovering people pleaser, or maybe still struggling with it, you might be impacted by the negative words and OTHERS' limiting beliefs.

What they say about you reflects what they think about themselves.

The next time someone tries to make you feel small, remember that it is because THEY feel small.  They have insecurities.  

You do not need to worry about them or allow their limiting beliefs (and STICKY FLOORS) to become yours.  SHINE ON.

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Jennie Blumenthal, CEO & Founder of Corporate Rehab is no stranger to burnout. Growing up learning lessons of grit and resilience, she worked harder and faster than anyone to land among the elite in Corporate America. The view from the top of the ladder wasn’t what she expected. Fourteen-hour days on Zoom and a job lacking meaning led her to pivot out of Corporate and into the Entrepreneurial space.

In this episode, we cover:

-Chasing the “easier” week.

• Burnout

• What does burnout look like

• Recovering from burnout

• Unlearning behaviors

• Limiting beliefs

• The RAIN process to overcoming Limiting Beliefs

• Leading with authenticity and empathy

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Mom Guilt.

That feeling like we should work like we don't have kids, and be a mom like we don't have a job.

And then also feeling like a failure at both.

We have all been there.

In this episode we cover:

• What you can do about mom guilt
  -Why "dad guilt" isn't a thing.
• What you can do today, with your partner, to make the household responsibilities more equitable.

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QUEEN MAKER, Denise Conroy, is not here for the BS.

She's lived through sticky floor after sticky floor, and she has not only survived but has THRIVED after overcoming the obstacles put in her way.

CEO, Former CMO,  Board Director, Author, Speaker, Advisor, and Performance Coach, Denise is a fierce advocate for minorities, and is not afraid to "speak truth to power."

We talk about the hard stuff in this one: Sexual assault, divorce, alcohol, mean girls, and mediocre white men.

We also talk about doing the work - about overcoming the hard stuff, by DOING the hard stuff.

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In this episode we play the "Put a Finger Down If...." game - but centered around negative self talk, emotions, and SELF-COMPASSION.

Women, moms, sisters, and friends tend to put harsher judgment on ourselves, than we do on others - but what if we changed all that?

What if we approached ourselves with kindness and compassion instead?

In this episode, learn how you can approach your life with more compassion for yourself, why it is so important (and its not just for your anxiety and depression!) and how you can live the human experience.

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Pamela Meadows knows what it is like to strive for perfection.

She knows what it is like to feel drained and defeated. 

Pamela spent years serving everyone else before she served herself.

In this episode, we talk about pouring into your cup before you fill others, the struggle for women to fill up everyone's cup but our own, the importance of self-discovery, confidence, and what it means to SHOW UP ENOUGH.

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Work, family, and kids - can all cause TRIGGERS in our lives.  

As women, we have a lot on our plate, from leading households to leading teams, and making tough decisions.  Let alone the mental workload of all things home life!

In this episode, we talk about how to help manage our emotions in a way that keeps us centered and calm during the storm.

We cover how you can identify these triggers, explore why they show up and get under our skin the way they do, and how we can peel back the onion to better understand what is going on.

I'll also go over my top four tips to work through the triggers and calm those less-than-desirable responses.

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If you are anything like me, you may be a little impulsive when it comes to change.

I’ll be the first to admit that I will read about a new workout trend or challenge, and I jump on it. If I set a new goal, I’m out there looking for instantaneous results. My conscious brain knows most goals take time, but the sticky floors I find myself standing in is one of impatience.

Here is what you may not know. Change is not a one-step process.

In this episode we talk about:

• The 5 Stages of Change
• How Change and Habits Work Together
• Sustained Success
• "Emergency Moments"
• The "What the Hell!" Effect

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Lauren Jensen is an executive, a mom, a wife, and a BOSS when it comes to women's empowerment.  She is a leader by example, and she isn't afraid to talk about the "hard stuff."

We explore what it is like to be a working mom, perfectionism, failing publicly, and what it means to have "it all."  And that just scratches the surface.

She went from being the underdog to the UNICORN!  Listen in to hear how she did it.

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Busy working women got no time to waste.

But between kids, spouses, work, and life, how can we ever find the time to fit in our health and wellness routine?

As a former personal trainer, and health and wellness coach, turned HR Executive, I had to figure out how to go from getting paid to work out to finding the time in my busy days.  

Listen in to hear my personal quick and dirty workout schedule, and hear how to sign up for my 5-day jumpstart! 

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Chinenyem Nwadiugwu, Founder & CEO of She Biology, a luxury skincare line, is a hustler with heart.

She took an educated faith risk, launching her business while working full-time in Tech! She is all about focusing your mind and decreasing the stress in your life through self-care rituals.

In this episode we talk about:

• Setting boundaries.
• Putting yourself first.
• Embracing failure - and not being afraid to fail.
• Self love

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Have you ever noticed that the strongest leaders in the world have a fitness routine nailed down?

Leaders across the world cite a regular fitness and wellness routine as a cornerstone of their busy and successful lives.  Many say it is what makes them as successful as they are.

The truth is, your fitness directly correlates to your leadership.  Listen in to hear why.

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Dr. Elizabeth Cater knows disappointment.

She also knows triumph.

After a failed attempt to become a lawyer, with the sole reason to gain her parent's approval, Elizabeth took her superpowers and found her place in corporate America.

She is on a mission to "Break the Eight" and bring more African American Women into leadership positions.  Listen in on what we can do to change, how our words have power, and what education can do for you! 

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Robin Kirby, burnout survivor and author of the book THE SPARKLE joins me in this candid and eye opening episode.

We chat about:

• Robins story of corporate success that led to a serious hospital stay.
• How Robin slowed her motor and reevaluated her definition of success and happiness.
• THE ROI of your LIFE
• How to STOP burnout before it starts.
• And how to overcome burnout if you are in the throws of it.

You won't want to miss out on her BOOK, the SPARKLE . Robin takes her experience as a corporate executive junkie and her near-death experience with burnout.

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Caroline Miller is THE Goals and Grit Guru, an Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker, and the author of EIGHT BOOKS!

She also has a sticky floor story to share - that starts the day she was born.

Caroline was born to a borderline mother who never told her that she loved her.
She lived her life feeling unlovable and unworthy.
She struggled with bulimia and abuse.

But Caroline overcame.

She wrote her first book "I am Caroline" about her struggle with bulimia and has never looked back.  In sharing her story, she now helps women around the world not just survive, but THRIVE.

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What was your definition of success when you were 10 years old?

What about 20 years old?  30 years old?

Our definition of success changes over time, and with this always moving goal post, it can make it challenging to know "Have I made it?"  

If you are questioning if you have made it, or ever WILL make it - this episode is for YOU!

In this episode, we talk about that ever-moving goal post, how to define success, and how to BE the person you want to be.

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Jill Griffin is an Executive Coach, Career Strategist, and an Invisible Disabilities Advocate with her own sticky floor story.

Jill had an accident resulting in a traumatic brain injury that took years to diagnose.  Doctors couldn't figure out what was going on with her, or how to help her.

Through research, mindset, and perseverance, Jill has learned how to not only live with her invisible disability but also how to THRIVE.

Fear, forgiveness, and forging a new path are all a piece of her story.

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Why do so many of us struggle with perfectionism?

If we don't start something - we can never get GOOD at it... right?  

Sounds pretty straightforward.

The problem is, we want perfection right away.  We want to control the outcome. And that is keeping us STUCK.

I have 5 steps to help you break free from the HABIT of perfectionism, train your unconscious mind, and take messy action!

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Ashley Quinto Powel is a powerhouse of a woman, known by all as a Startup Founder, Speaker, and CHAMPION OF MOMS.

In this episode we talk about the confidence of a mediocre white man, and what we ALL need to do to channel that type of self-love!

We touch on perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and all things STICKY FLOORS!

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Another trip around the sun!

In this episode, I share with you what I have learned, what I have taken up, and what I have left behind during my 37th trip around the sun, and what I am hopeful for during my 38th trip!

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Bianca Lager, momma, Peloton lover, high-achieving career woman, and now a friend is no stranger to self-love. 

In this episode, we talk about what self-love really is - and SPOILER ALERT - self-love is not always self-care.

Yoga, meditation, green smoothies and massages become another "to-do" on your check list of life, but don't empower you to see the VALUE of YOU.

Listen in while Bianca drops some GEMS and tangible actions you can do to help bolster your own self-love.

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Your mind is a POWERFUL thing.  

But what happens when we spiral down the negativity track?  What happens when we are STUCK in our sticky floors of limiting beliefs?

In this episode, we cover what your mindset it, but most importantly how YOU can get your mind to work for you!

Join in to hear all about the brain's reticular activating system and how it filters in what our mind thinks is important, and OUT what it deems unimportant.

You'll learn tangible a tangible tactic that I use to PROVE to myself that you can in fact, control your thoughts.

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Emily thought she was a badass leader - and why not?  She climbed the corporate ladder and had always been successful!  But after a series of events she found herself sitting in her home, as the host of her team's holiday party without a team to celebrate with.

You read that right- NO ONE SHOWED UP.

Tune in to hear how she overcame that professional disaster, and launch her own business where she now empowers others to leverage their time, and their team, so they aren't burning out with 14-hour days!

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Do you see the glass as half empty?  

Or are you the type of person that sees the glass as half full?

How we view the world impacts our actions.  Our actions impact our habits. Our habits impact our success and our LIVES.

Are you frozen by negative thoughts or limiting beliefs?

In this episode, we dive into the power of a resilient mind, the power of choice, and what YOU can do about it.

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Imposter Syndrome, perfectionism, and BURNOUT!

We cover it all!

Deb Boulanger left corporate America to follow a dream and build her business which changed her life.  She calls it the great do-over, because not only did she survive one major life change (divorce), and being a single mom, but she also left followed her dream, and now helps other women do the same.

As Deb likes to say "Where ever you go, there you are." So come be with US and listen in to her amazing words of wisdom! 

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The Great DO-OVER

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**The month of January 2023 has already seen more tech layoffs than the entire first half of 2022 combined. 

Big tech giants such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Google amongst others have announced major cuts this month - with over 55,000 tech workers being let go across 154 companies, which totals MORE than the first 6 months of 2022.** 

Layoffs are hard.  They are scary.  

But you can get through them.

Listen in to hear what YOU need to do NOW to get over the layoff, and onto the next big thing.

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I've been feeling stuck in the middle.

Many of you know I have launched my own business, I'm on the 8th or 9th month of my podcast, I have interviewed tons of amazing women, and spent countless hours creating different material to push out because I have this deep desire to make a difference in the lives of women and in the future generations.

Somedays there are visible things to celebrate! I'll get a positive review on apple music or Spotify from someone I don't know raving about my podcast - or someone will send me a DM that a post really resonated with them, and encouraged them to put themselves out there and stop doubting themselves. THOSE days are easy days. I have something tangible to hold on to, that what I am doing is WORKING - and that it matters.

But then there are the other days... which are more frequent than those celebration days. The days when there seems to be no headway, and I feel like a hamster on one of those hamster wheels just running as fast as my little legs can carry me, but getting absolutely nowhere. I'll spend precious time on a post that I am SUPER proud of, and I think "YES! This one is going to resonate with the people!" and then WOMP WOMP WOMP.

Crickets.

I'll spend hours of my time investing in learning how to improve my podcast and add value to the content and how it is presented, and I don't see the numbers jump up as I had expected.

It makes me often wonder... *why am I even doing this?

Listen in to hear what YOU can to do get UNSTUCK from this feeling of "being stuck in the middle!"*

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Heather Monahan, CEO and Founder of Boss in Heels successfully climbed the corporate ladder for nearly 20 years, breaking through the glass ceiling, and claiming her spot in the C-Suite. 

Life was amazing.  Until it wasn't.  Until Heather was fired without any notice, reason, or warning.

Heather successfully built her empire on top of her sticky floor - Confidence.

Listen in on how she did it - and how she continues to push forward today, through adversity, challenges, and change.

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An entrepreneur by accident, Cornelia Bearyman Shipley, CEO of 3C Consulting, has an amazing story of moving out of corporate, creating her own business, and getting back into school.

In this episode, we cover:

• Creating a lasting relationship with Accountability
• Setting Boundaries
• The "Golden YES"
• Gratitude Practices (And why you need to start one TODAY)
• And how to create the life you want.

It IS achievable! Listen in to hear valuable next steps that you need to take, to stop waiting for your life to start, and take action today!

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Why aren't we celebrating our wins?

Women tend to brush off and downplay our successes, to the detriment of our mental health AND our career!

Not this year!  Listen in as we talk though the ways YOU can celebrate your wins, each day, to increase confidence, and boost momentum!

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She started in a man's world.  An educated engineer, she spent her first several years in corporate America working with only men.  She's been mansplained, she's been bullied, she's been gaslit, and more.

Cynthia Vadacchino went from corporate to entrepreneurship, to corporate again.  Listen as we chat through navigating a Man's World, making hard decisions and finding comfort where you are at.

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You can be the most confident person out there - and STILL get hit with Imposter Syndrome.  

It happened to me.  And when it happens, it might catch you by surprise!

But you can take that imposter syndrome, and turn it into a superpower, to fuel your focus.

Find out how I took those negative thoughts and turned them into action.

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Happy 2023!!!

I am excited to start the year off with a BANG! Join me, in the January, No Excess Challenge! 

You'll have to dive in to hear all about it.

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