The Branded Career Podcast: Recent Episodes
Melissa Fleury
The Branded Career Podcast is a weekly show dedicated to corporate professionals who want to build an authentic career. We dive deep into strategies on how you can build a career with influence without sacrificing pay. Many hit a plateau in their career wondering "what's next"? With the help of this podcast, listeners will learn strategies and tune into transparent conversations from professionals in different industries. Your host, Melissa Fleury, is an executive coach and commercial real estate professional, leading conversations to help you brand your career.
Doing more won't get you promoted.
Many of us feel that taking on that extra project, putting in those extra hours, or making ourselves available twenty-four hours a day will be rewarded with a promotion.
The truth? You're simply devaluing what your time is worth to your employer.
In this episode, Melissa addresses this modern work trend and what you really need to do to make it to the next level.
Topics Include:
- Being the CEO of your life.
- Asking for what you want and need at your job.
- Saying yes to the right work, not just any work.
- Prioritizing relationships in work projects.
- How to start having the conversations you've been avoiding.
- And other topics...
Resources Mentioned:
The Leadership Incubator: https://thebrandedcareer.lpages.co/leadership-incubator-waitlist/
Want to connect with Melissa? Get in touch online at:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melissafleuryinc/
IG: @melissafleuryinc
Website: https://www.thebrandedcareer.com/
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It’s easy to feel stuck when you’ve reached the ceiling in your current organization. With no clear path up, too many of us settle.
Chantal Kai-Lewis decided settling wasn’t an option. With the help of the Career Catalyst, Chantal was able to secure a promotion and a salary increase.
But she didn’t stop there. Having identified her core strengths in the Career Catalyst, Chantal made the decision to start her own business. Now, it’s only a matter of time before she makes the move to full-time entrepreneur.
In this episode, Melissa and Chantal discuss how the Career Catalyst empowered her to make the career pivot she needed, and the freedom she’s experienced as a result of having more meaningful work and higher pay.
Topics Include:
- Being forward-facing with your talents and skills in the workplace
- Transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship
- Being a trailblazer in your industry
- Why direction is more important than speed when thinking about your career
- Tangible skills Chantal developed during the career catalyst
- And other topics...
Resources Mentioned:
The Leadership Incubator: https://thebrandedcareer.lpages.co/leadership-incubator-waitlist/
Chantal's Website: https://www.kailewislaw.com/
Connect with Chantal on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chantalthelawyer/
Want to connect with Melissa? Get in touch online at:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melissafleuryinc/
IG: @melissafleuryinc
Website: https://www.thebrandedcareer.com/
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Bonnie Humpherys, aka The Curly Bee, is Chief of Staff at Crisis Text Line. Bonnie has a well-rounded knowledge of business management and leadership project management. She is passionate about tackling global issues and is dedicated to empowering people in her pursuit of natural wellness.
Topics Include:
Bonnie’s experience as a black woman executive. How to foster mental toughness. What it means to be a corporate athlete. The power of intentionality. Finding your purpose in life. Resilience, and recovering from loss. Growth as the ultimate success metric. And other topics...
Resources Mentioned:
Article: https://hbr.org/2001/01/the-making-of-a-corporate-athlete
The Leadership Incubator: https://thebrandedcareer.lpages.co/leadership-incubator-waitlist/
Connect with Bonnie:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thecurlybee
Website: http://www.thecurlybee.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniehumpherys
Want to connect with Melissa? Get in touch online at:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melissafleuryinc/
IG: @melissafleuryinc
Website: https://www.thebrandedcareer.com/
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Angel Radcliffe is an award-winning financial educator with ten plus years of experience in corporate finance and technology. She has been featured in Black Enterprise, SELF Magazine, Huffington Post, Experian, American Express, Fox News, Buzzfeed, and Hello Beautiful.
Topics include:
Working multiple jobs. Dealing with rumors. Getting laid off. The transition from Entrepreneurship to a 9-to-5 and vice versa. Feeling stuck in a career. The importance of discussing finances. How to leverage your professional brand. Angel’s podcast, "Milestones Motivation and Money". And other topics...
Resources Mentioned:
Order the Ballin On A Budget Workbook by Angel Radcliffe
Order Upfront: An Entrepreneur’s Quick Start Guide by Angel Radcliffe
The Leadership Incubator – https://thebrandedcareer.lpages.co/leadership-incubator-waitlist/
Connect with Angel:
Website – https://angelradcliffe.com/
FB – https://www.facebook.com/missrmba
IG – https://www.instagram.com/missrmba/
TW – https://twitter.com/missrmba
Listen to Angel's Podcast, Milestones Motivation and Money:
Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/milestones-motivation-money/id1495596932
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/6uLemGImbo2X7dqekCkr4p
Want to connect with Melissa? Get in touch online at:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melissafleuryinc/
IG: @melissafleuryinc
Website: https://www.thebrandedcareer.com/
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Are you feeling stuck in your career, unseen, and overlooked? Do you long for a leadership role, but doubt that you will attain it?
In this episode, Melissa discusses why we experience resistance and fear when trying to step into leadership positions, and how you can start building your leadership skills today regardless of your current position.
Topics Include:
Why our careers are not reflecting our levels of education, and why we aren’t achieving higher positions of leadership. The negative patterns that keep us stuck in our comfort zone. The two kinds of leadership you need to be aware of. Steps to start building your personal brand. Focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses. Building habits and routines. And other topics…
Resources Mentioned:
The Leadership Incubator – https://thebrandedcareer.lpages.co/leadership-incubator-waitlist/
Want to connect with Melissa? Get in touch online at:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melissafleuryinc/
IG: @melissafleuryinc
Website: https://www.thebrandedcareer.com/
Join our LinkedIn Group today: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12474741/
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Kelly Nolan is the creator of “The Bright Method”, a program to help working women manage their personal and professional lives with less stress by using realistic time management skills. Her work has been featured in Bloomberg business week, Forbes, Fast Company, and Parents.
Topics Include:
Kelly’s story–how she used to work in a law firm and was overwhelmed by to-do lists and stress. How Kelly figured out a time management system that worked for her. Kelly’s mentorship of other women. The pressure women feel to do it all. Balancing your personal and professional lives. Setting boundaries. Aligning your life with your deepest values. Using a digital calendar and visual blocks. And other topics…
Resources Mentioned:
Connect with Kelly – https://www.kellynolan.com/
How To Make A Planner Actually Work For You by Kelly Nolan– https://www.kellynolan.com/blog/how-to-make-a-planner-actually-work-for-you
The Leadership Incubator – https://thebrandedcareer.lpages.co/leadership-incubator-waitlist/
Want to connect with Melissa? Get in touch online at:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melissafleuryinc/
IG: @melissafleuryinc
Website: https://www.thebrandedcareer.com/
Join our LinkedIn Group today: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12474741/
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Tracey Whyte is an experienced healthcare administration professional with extensive experience in management and patient service operations. On today's podcast, Tracey joins Melissa to share how participating in The Career Catalyst empowered her to land a new job with a significant salary increase, and how her life has changed as a result.
Topics Include:
What to do if you feel stuck in your current role and don't know how to move up. Why getting clear on your value and your offerings is essential for growth. How working with a coach can facilitate the transformation you need to make in order to reach the next level. How life would be different if you got that promotion or that raise. Finding peace in your work-life. And other topics...
Resources Mentioned:
Connect with Tracey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-whyte/
The Leadership Incubator – https://thebrandedcareer.lpages.co/leadership-incubator-waitlist/
Want to connect with Melissa? Get in touch online at:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melissafleuryinc/
IG: @melissafleuryinc
Website: https://www.thebrandedcareer.com/
Join our LinkedIn Group today: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12474741/
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In this special episode, Melissa celebrates her birthday with listeners by sharing her top takeaways from this year.
Topics Include:
Celebrating your wins. Finding happiness in your daily habits and routines. Honoring your relationships. Thinking bigger in terms of impact. The relationship between your network and your opportunities. What you need to consider when investing in your business. And other topics...
Resources Mentioned:
The Leadership Incubator – https://thebrandedcareer.lpages.co/leadership-incubator-waitlist/
Want to connect with Melissa? Get in touch online at:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melissafleuryinc/
IG: @melissafleuryinc
Website: https://www.thebrandedcareer.com/
Join our LinkedIn Group today: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12474741/
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Brianna Hines is the CEO of Goals, Grind, and Grace LLC. She is an advanced grief recovery specialist and Christian leadership life coach who helps grievers recover from loss by producing actionable steps to heal their pain. Brianna's work empowers individuals to reconnect with the joy of living while letting go of the fear of being hurt.
Topics Include:
Brianna's story, and how she managed to recover from the loss of her partner. The origin story of Goals, Grind, and Grace. The power of perspective, and how Brianna helps her clients avoid the bitterness and resentment of loss. Moving through grief, seeking support, and recovering. Working with children and parents who have experienced loss. And other topics...
Connect With Brianna:
Website: https://www.goalsgrindandgrace.com/
IG: @goalsgrindandgracellc
FB: @goalsgrindandgrace
Resources Mentioned:
The Leadership Incubator – https://thebrandedcareer.lpages.co/leadership-incubator-waitlist/
Want to connect with Melissa? Get in touch online at:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melissafleuryinc/
IG: @melissafleuryinc
Website: https://www.thebrandedcareer.com/
Join our LinkedIn Group today: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12474741/
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What will it take to get you to the next level in your career? In today’s episode, Melissa discusses why investing in your personal and career development is imperative to achieving your career goals and dream lifestyle.
Topics Include:
Why investing in personal growth is a superpower. How to improve your time management skills, allowing yourself to find time even when you feel you are too busy. The truth behind procrastination, and how to end it. Why investing money in your development is the right move when you “don’t have time”. Understanding the fear of investments. The importance of clarity in achieving your career goals. And other topics...
Resources Mentioned:
The Leadership Incubator – https://thebrandedcareer.lpages.co/leadership-incubator-waitlist/
Want to connect with Melissa? Get in touch online at:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melissafleuryinc/
IG: @melissafleuryinc
Website: https://www.thebrandedcareer.com/
Join our LinkedIn Group today: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12474741/
Submit a Question for #HeyMel: https://forms.gle/hiqYDJdb9a5YGfVh
Naana Badu and Melissa Fleury discuss how investing in your style and appearance can give you the executive presence you need to stand out and get noticed. Naana Badu is a style coach for women of color who helps people magnify their magic by transforming their style.
Topics Include:
The relationship between style, confidence, and energy. The freedom of being your authentic self in all spaces. Style and imagine in a remote work environment. Why you need to prioritize self-care to maintain your image. How to find a style that is expressive of your true self. Where to get started when thinking about style. And other topics...
Resources Mentioned:
The Leadership Incubator – https://thebrandedcareer.lpages.co/leadership-incubator-waitlist/
Connect with Naana Badu:
Website: https://www.badubasics.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/badubasics/
IG: @badubasics
Want to connect with Melissa? Get in touch online at:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melissafleuryinc/
IG: @melissafleuryinc
Website: https://www.thebrandedcareer.com/
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What if you don't need another degree or certification? What if you just need to focus on developing this one skill? In today's episode, Melissa shares with listeners the one skill that is killing your career, and what to do about it.
Topics Include:Why your lack of confidence is killing your career. Where confidence comes from and how to cultivate it. The relationship between confidence and resilience. The danger of mistaking arrogance for confidence. Why you probably need to celebrate your wins more than you currently do. How ideas of perfection get in the way of confidence. Understanding where your true value comes from. And other topics...
Resources Mentioned:
The Leadership Incubator – https://thebrandedcareer.lpages.co/leadership-incubator-waitlist/
The Confidence Code, by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman – https://www.amazon.com/Confidence-Code-Science-Self-Assurance-What-Should/dp/006223062X
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Melissa connects with listeners on a subject many of us struggle with–negotiating our salaries. She discusses why we often ask for less than we are worth as employees and business owners, and how we can work through our fears by having faith in God.
Topics Include:
The strength of black women to do hard things. Accepting that we will make mistakes, and not letting it hold us back. How to stop attaching your worth and identity to your title and salary. The difference between worth and value. Getting clear on your worth and value in the workplace. Finding your voice and speaking out. Discovering God's plan for us. And much more...
Resources Mentioned:
The Leadership Incubator – https://thebrandedcareer.lpages.co/leadership-incubator-waitlist/
Want to connect? Get in touch online at:
LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/melissafleuryinc/
Website – https://www.thebrandedcareer.com/
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Melissa is joined by Marisella Bodrero to discuss why authenticity wins in the workplace, and how we can show up as our authentic selves at work. Marisella has spent the last decade as a corporate recruiter for big brands like American Express, ON Semiconductor, and Mass Mutual. She also worked for one of the biggest UK talent solution companies where she managed tech recruiting initiatives for Nike, Bank of America, and Rolls-Royce.
Topics Include:
- Mental blocks and mindset issues women experience when seeking promotions
- Learning to trust ourselves and our decision-making process
- What it looks and feels like to be ready for that next big move
- Why women feel like they have to be fake in order to be accepted
- Women in their 30s deciding to make big changes
- Work-life balance after the 30s
- And other topics...
Resources Mentioned:
The Leadership Incubator – https://thebrandedcareer.lpages.co/leadership-incubator-waitlist/
Marisella's Website – https://www.marisellabodrero.com/
Marisella on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisellabodrero
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In today's episode, Melissa is joined by Tanicka Daley to discuss taking risks and making big changes in your career and in your life. Tanicka is a clinical systems analyst at Emerging Health Information Technology.
Topics Include:
- Climbing the career ladder as a black women
- Transitioning into leadership positions
- Moving from NY to the Bay Area
- Crushing the interview process
- The challenges of big transitions
- Considerations when taking a job out of state
- And other topics…
Resources Mentioned:
The Leadership Incubator – https://thebrandedcareer.lpages.co/leadership-incubator-waitlist/
Want to connect? Get in touch online at:
LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/melissafleuryinc/
Website – https://www.thebrandedcareer.com/
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Melissa breaks down for listeners why making a lateral move in your career is often the wrong move to make, and what you can do instead to make big moves and progress in your career.
Topics Include:
- What is a lateral career move?
- Why a 15k pay increase probably isn't enough
- Getting clear on what you want your days to look like at work
- Breaking out of the "not yet" mindset
- How to start planning for your next big move, today
- And other topics...
Resources Mentioned:
The Leadership Incubator – https://thebrandedcareer.lpages.co/leadership-incubator-waitlist/
Want to connect? Get in touch online at:
LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/melissafleuryinc/
Website – https://www.thebrandedcareer.com/
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Melissa is joined by Ann Nguyen Taylor to discuss climbing the career ladder and making an impact in corporate America. Ann is a successful professional in Corporate America with an expertise and gift of strategy, problem-solving, and execution.
Topics include:
- Authenticity and professionalism
- Continuing to stay true to yourself amid promotions
- Quitting your job and figuring out what you want
- Motherhood and career
- Being a leader versus an order taker
- Making fact-based decisions, rather than feeling-based decisions
- Cultivating confidence
- And other topics...
Ann Nguyen Taylor has built her career over the last decade as a project management professional, executing projects and launching innovative products that have successfully impacted business initiatives. In 2018 she established, Hunting to Hired, a leading career coaching and job search agency providing professionals with strategy, tools, and resources to take their career to the next level.
Resources Mentioned:
Hunting to Hired – https://www.huntingtohired.com/
Hunting to Hired on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/huntingtohired/
The Leadership Incubator – https://thebrandedcareer.lpages.co/leadership-incubator-waitlist/
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In this episode of The Branded Career, Melissa breaks down 3 key attributes we need to develop in order to be perceived by others as a leader.
Topics Include:
- How to improve your decision-making
- Being assertive in the workplace
- Taking the lead on tasks and projects
- Sharpening your communication skills
- Written and verbal communication
- The art of well-crafted emails
- And other topics...
Resources Mentioned:
The Leadership Incubator with Melissa Fleury
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What do you actually need to apply for that position? In this episode, Melissa discusses what we can do to assess our true value in the workplace and how to establish ourselves as an indispensable asset.
Topics Include:
- Using the experience you already have to earn what you should already be earning
- Realizing your true worth in the workplace
- Committing to the transition
- What you actually need to apply for that position
- Learning to recognize the perfect role for you
- And other topics...
Resources Mentioned:
The Leadership Incubator with Melissa Fleury
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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melissafleuryinc/
Website: https://www.thebrandedcareer.com/
Could you be earning more money without acquiring additional degrees or certifications? What if your employer actually paid you what your work is worth? In this episode of The Branded Career Podcast, Melissa investigates these questions and more.
Topics Include:
- Why salary negotiation needs to be at the forefront of your interviews
- Quantifying how much money you need to support your lifestyle goals
- It's not just about the money–it's about having more choices in life
- Is it skills you need, or just a shift in mindset?
- Learning not to dim your light for anyone
- Diversity in leadership positions
- Assessing the value you bring to an organization
- Why leaders don't think like employees
- Establishing yourself as an expert
- And other topics...
Resources Mentioned:
The Leadership Incubator with Melissa Fleury
Video: Leaders Don't Think Like Employees with Melissa Fleury
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Melissa is joined by Alisa Cox-West to discuss getting unstuck in your career, finding meaningful work that serves others, negotiating salaries, and much more.
Topics Include:
- Career transitions
- Working in your career versus on your career
- Defining and time-bounding your goals
- Negotiating salaries and promotions
- Diversity, equity. and inclusion
- Giving back and serving your community
- And other topics...
Resources Mentioned:
The Leadership Incubator with Melissa Fleury
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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melissafleuryinc/
Website: thebrandedcareer.com
Melissa discusses the trap of settling for less, what you can do to go all-in on your life and your career, faith in God, signs that you may be lukewarm in your career, and much more.
Topics Include:
- Exploring if entrepreneurship is right for you
- How money can empower you to be your best self
- Acquiring extra degrees and training–is it worth it?
- What it means to go all-in on yourself and your career
- The danger of playing it safe
- Claiming ownership of your dreams and living boldly
- The Leadership Incubator
- And other topics...
Resources Mentioned:
Book: Spiritual Disciplines For The Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney
The Leadership Incubator with Melissa Fleury
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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melissafleuryinc/
Website: thebrandedcareer.com
Melissa is joined by Sheandar Peterkin to discuss quantifying your value in the workplace, negotiating a higher salary, seeking management positions, and much more.
Topics Include:
- Moving into a management position
- The power of coaching and investing in yourself
- The Leadership Incubator
- The connection between confidence and career capital
- Knowing your value and negotiating your salary
- And other topics...
Resources Mentioned:
Book: Secrets of Six-Figure Women by Barbara Stanny
The Leadership Incubator with Melissa Fleury
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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melissafleuryinc/
Website: thebrandedcareer.com
Melissa breaks down for listeners the key components you'll need to know to build a personal brand, the importance of your word, and much more.
Topics Include:
- The defining characteristics of a personal brand
- Building your credibility and reputation
- Being known for helping people
- Why consistency is the foundation of your personal brand
- The importance of networking and relationships
- And other topics...
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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melissafleuryinc/
Website: thebrandedcareer.com
Welcome to the Branded Career Podcast! In this introductory episode, host Melissa Fleury shares her intentions for the podcast, and what listeners can expect in forthcoming episodes.
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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melissafleuryinc/
Website: thebrandedcareer.com