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Brave Women at Work
Leadership positions in corporations are overwhelmingly held by men. Women who want to advance their careers and have equal representation at the table face enormous obstacles in today's society. They are frequently viewed through the lens of stereotypes, making it difficult for them to demonstrate their worth. In response, it's only natural that they keep their heads down and wallow in their insecurities. Don't you wish there was a guidebook for women to use as they enter the workforce? With…
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Cracking the Corporate Performance Code: Ghenn Weeks on Burnout, Bias, and Getting Your True Self Back
What if there is a secret performance code at work and in the corporate world that no one told you about? And unless you figure it out (or find the decoder…
Brave Women at WorkPresence Over Achievement: Nida Leard on Redefining Success Through Relationships
When I was growing up, I didn’t see my parents have a lot of friends over at our house. We were working a lot and were a tight, insulated family unit. Also, it…
Brave Women at WorkConfidence Creates Opportunity: Jazzlyn Feliciano on Five Conversations Every Emerging Leader Needs
Are you ready for a cup of espresso? My conversation with guest, Jazzlyn Feliciano, was like a strong cup of joe and a motivational shot in the arm. Jazzlyn…
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Christina Woods on Hypnotherapy, EMDR, and Healing Your Own Way
I have no idea what’s happening to me. I guess we will do anything for our kids. During our conversation, we also chatted about: The situation that drove…
Brave Women at WorkI’m Right Here: Bet on Yourself with Kelly Hiller
I love a good I started from one place and made my way up to the top story, and this is what I have for you today with my guest, Kelly Hiller. Kelly’s story is…
Brave Women at Work7 Kids, One World Championship, and a Company Built on Equity with Maria Colacurcio
Superwoman alert! Or at least someone I see as a superwoman. My guest today, Maria Colacurcio, not only has 7 children (you heard that right), but she also is…
Brave Women at WorkIt Was Never Just About the Podcast: 9 Lessons in 300 Episodes
Honestly, when I started the podcast, I thought it was just that. A podcast. But it became so much more. The Brave Women at Work Podcast has been: A path to…
Brave Women at WorkWhat Brave Women Taught a Brave Young Man with Logan Schultz
It’s a special day over here at Brave Women at Work! Today marks the first show in almost 300 episodes when I have a male guest! Logan is the first! So, you…
Brave Women at WorkFrom Corporate to Classy: Building a Career on Your Own Terms with Anna Runyan
have a wonderful repeat guest, Anna Runyan, this week on the show! I always learn something from Anna, and this show is no different. I see Anna as my brave…
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Unapologetic: Living Boldly and Being Nothing but Yourself with Cassy Williamson
Do you resonate with this? You bump into someone and say, “I’m sorry.” You send out an email and start it with, “I’m sorry I’m asking this question again…
Brave Women at WorkLeading in a System That Wasn't Built for You with Nicole Pulliam
I have been schooled in the best way. I learned something so valuable during my conversation with my guest, Nicole Pulliam. You know how everyone (including…
Brave Women at WorkAge Beastfully: Reclaiming Your Power at Any Age with Anne Marie Chaker
Have you ever seen an absolutely powerhouse woman in the gym? By this, I mean a woman who isn’t afraid to lift heavy and has muscle – like real muscle? When I…
Brave Women at WorkEveryone is Creative: Busting the Biggest Myth at Work with Melissa Dinwiddie
When was the last time you had fun and experienced joy while doing it? I know. I had a coach many years ago ask me the question, “When do you play?” I was…
Brave Women at WorkRewrite Your Soundtrack: Authentic Leadership from the Inside Out with Jennifer Lentner
Recently, the latest Brave Women at Work book launched, Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Authenticity. And I am so excited to share that one of the authors…
Brave Women at WorkThe Promotion Gap: What No One Teaches You About Moving from Doer to Leader with Femi Corazon
We all start our careers as doers, or individual contributors. This means we make the widgets; we do the grunt work; we execute the strategy of management…
Brave Women at WorkUnmasking: How to Step Off the Achievement Treadmill with Alicia Zielinski Straub
Let’s start with two quotes today. Honestly, I couldn’t decide between the two, so you get both. Carl Jung: "The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you…
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The Brave Shift: From Stress and Overload to Soul Success with Meghan French Dunbar
When I burned out back in 2019, I felt like I was duped. I did all the “right things” – went to college, worked very hard, climbed the ladder, got married, had…
Brave Women at WorkQuiet the Inner Critic — How Positive Intelligence Transforms the Way You Lead with Jessica Wright
Did you know that at one point in our lives, 70% of people experience Imposter Syndrome or now called Imposter Complex/Phenomenon. And P.S., 75% of executive…
Brave Women at WorkThe Chief Spiritual Officer Within You: Enter the Integration Era with Elizabeth Rosenberg
I’m starting today’s show with one word – WOW. Just WOW. This podcast was one of the most thought-provoking I’ve had in a while. Why? Today’s guest, Elizabeth…
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Becoming the Warrior: Silencing Self-Doubt & Leading Boldly with Jenn Donahue
While preparing to release this week’s show, I realized I forgot to launch a show from this past February with Jenn Donahue. Jenn is an amazing leadership…
Brave Women at WorkLeading with MORE — Meaning, Optimism, and Relationships for Excellence with Kathy Miller
It’s a reunion podcast! I love it when I can reconnect with prior guests. Kathy Miller and I did our first podcast together 2-3 years ago, so it’s been a hot…
Brave Women at WorkGood Ripples Only: Leading with Joy and Intention with Lisa Even
Have you heard the phase, “leadership is a big responsibility?” So many of us, including yours truly, initially got promoted because I was good at my job as an…
Brave Women at WorkUnlimited: Ashley Kletke on Purpose, Strengths, and Flow
I call on you this week to reach out to another woman in your life. A woman that needs a good word, a in-person or virtual hug, motivation, or support. You…
Brave Women at WorkUnlearn to Lead: Confidence, Heart, and the New Rules of Leadership with Selena Rezvani
Today on the show, I am so pleased to share that I chatted about the new rules of leadership with Selena Rezvani. Selena just gets it, and she has digestible…
Brave Women at WorkUnprocessed Grief, Burnout, and the Path Back to Yourself with Harper A. Bailey
I’m so excited to have another Chicago gal in the house today with me, Harper A. Bailey. Harper and I discovered we had SO much in common with our stories…
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Rooted in Bravery: Growing a Multimillion-Dollar Business from Seed to Success with Jacqueline Basulto
Have you ever wanted to build a business? What about a huge business? While many of our listeners are corporate warriors, I wanted to share the brave story of…
Brave Women at WorkStop Managing Imposter Syndrome — Make It Your Superpower with Jen Coken
I thought that Imposter Syndrome was something to be managed. Not eradicated, but managed. Jen has an entirely different view on Imposter Syndrome. She thinks…
Brave Women at WorkShe's Not Difficult — She's Confident with Dr. Kasi Lacey
Well friends and podcast listeners, I have met another sister from another mister in my guest today, Dr. Kasi Lacey! I met Dr. Kasi at the Thrive in ’25…
Brave Women at WorkThe Brave Pivot: A Physician's Journey into Fine Art with Dr. Vasu Tolia
Do you have someone in your life that has made a brave pivot? For example, maybe a friend, family member or colleague that has made a big leap into a new…
Brave Women at WorkWear Your Worth: Personal Style as Self-Advocacy with Dianne Boyer
I have never been a shopper. Starting in my teenage years, I decided I would be emo and wear black all the time. It was just easier, and it matched my teenage…
Brave Women at WorkShift Happens: Authenticity, Resilience, and Raising Brave Leaders with Yalonda Brown
I am so excited to announce that the next Brave Women at Work book is launching soon! I cannot believe we are on our fifth book in the women’s anthology…
Brave Women at WorkMajor, Not Minor: Wellness, Speaking, and Playing Big as a Woman with Dr. Shana Lewis
Several years ago, one of my dear friends, Jennie, visited me for the weekend. We went shopping and decided to duck into TJ Maxx. Who doesn’t love a good TJ…
Brave Women at WorkFrom Anchoring the News to Owning Your Voice: How to Stop Playing Small with Bofta Yimam
My guest today, Bofta Yimam, is an expert in owning your voice, so I was excited to have her on as a guest on the show. During our discussion, Bofta and I…
Brave Women at WorkUsing Setbacks as Stepping Stones for Growth with Athena Brownson
To get started today, I would like to share a personal story about my daughter, Olivia. Olivia’s story relates to our theme of setbacks and using them as…
Brave Women at WorkFrom Survivor to Advocate: How Military Assault Led Her to Become a Lawyer with Ashley Tuburan
My guest, Ashley Tuburan, and I met at a women’s leadership conference I was speaking at last May. Ashley’s story and her spirit touched me, so I asked her to…
Brave Women at WorkYour Reinvention Roadmap Series: Brave Women at Work + Flourish Careers Talk About Practical Steps to Reinvent Your Career
Welcome to final show in the Reinvention Roadmap mini-series with my friend and colleague, Jenn Smith, of Flourish Careers. I have heard such great feedback on…
Brave Women at WorkYour Reinvention Roadmap Series: Brave Women at Work + Flourish Careers Talk About How to Redefine Success + the Power of Community
Welcome to part two of the Reinvention Roadmap mini-series with my friend and colleague, Jenn Smith, of Flourish Careers. If you missed the first show in the…
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Your Reinvention Roadmap Series: Brave Women at Work + Flourish Careers Talk About When It’s Time for a Change
Welcome to the Reinvention Roadmap mini-series during the month of January with Brave Women at Work and Jenn Smith, my friend and colleague of Flourish…
Brave Women at WorkStand in Quiet Power: You Do Not Need to Fight to Know Your Worth
Well, as we get cooking with gas in 2026, I wanted to share some exciting news! I am going to start doing more solo shows. Why? Well, because I want to. I want…
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Best of Brave Women at Work: Inhale Faith, Exhale Fear to Embrace a New Way of Life and Work with Dr. Shawnte Elbert
Happy New Year and officially welcome to 2026! Fresh start in the New Year! For my second show in the Best of Brave Women at Work Series, I was excited to…
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Best of Brave Women at Work: Avoid Overthinking to Get Embodied with Jay Fields
For the last 2-3 years, I have highlighted by top 2 favorite podcasts of the year in my year-end Best of Series. This week, I am highlighting my coach, friend…
Brave Women at WorkBe an Ethical Leader and Stand in Your Values with Vera Cherepanova
My guest today, Vera Cherepanova, shares the importance of being ethical at work and how we can leverage our values to create safer work environments. In my…
Brave Women at WorkFacing the Unexpected Loss of a Spouse and Rebuilding a New Life and Career with Sandy Ramage-Kallal
Today’s show deals with the loss of a spouse, which we all know is a serious and devastating loss for so many women. In fact, here are some statistics on being…
Brave Women at WorkNavigate Life and Work as a Reluctant Free Agent with Melinda Stoops PhD
According to an article on American Progress “In a Stagnating Job Market Job Seekers are Struggling to Find Opportunities”, the current US unemployment rate is…
Brave Women at WorkRest to be a Strategic Leader with Dr. Erin Wilson
Are you were coming up in your career, what were you taught about rest? Here are a few oldies but goodies I was taught: You can rest when you die. No pain, no…
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Yours for the Taking: Charting Your Path to the Top with Tracey Newell
Today, I had the privilege of having Tracey Newell on as a guest. We chatted about more women making their way to the top, no matter what the level means to…
Brave Women at WorkRise, Get Unstuck, and Become Your Truest Self with Arivee Vargas
Today, I have a great guest, Arivee Vargas. Arivee and I had a fun and flowing conversation about rising up and getting unstuck from situations that no longer…
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Brave Defined: Be Fierce to Protect Those You Love with Magon Peuker
As you will find out during today’s show, I have one of the authors I have worked with, Magon Peuker, on the show today! Magon and I began working on marketing…
Brave Women at WorkIt's Not Burnout; It's Betrayal: Rise Up Against All Odds and Thrive with Lora Cheadle
Have you ever been betrayed? You’re probably thinking, “Of course I have, Jen.” That can be betrayal in a professional relationship with a boss or colleague or…
Brave Women at WorkCraft Your Unique Career Story with Gina Riley
I am excited for today’s guest, another repeat Brave Women at Work guest from a year or so ago, Gina Riley! I look up to Gina as a coach because she is…
Brave Women at WorkDiscovery 5 Luxury Principles That Can Transform You as a Leader with Neen James
This week, I am featuring a dear repeat guest, Neen James. Neen is a wonderful ball of energy, and I love having her on the show. This time, we chatted about…
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The Stops and Start on the Path to Feeling Well with Lauren Fields
Truth time. It’s been a tough season for me. Things have been challenging personally and professionally. Some of the tools I put in place have been helpful…
Brave Women at WorkCultivate Audacity, Dismantle Doubt, and Drop Urgency with Anne Marie Anderson
My guest today, Anne Marie Anderson, is what my 13-year-old, Charlotte, calls a “baddie” or “badass” for short. As you will find out, Anne Marie is a 3-time…
Brave Women at WorkThe Birthday Episode: 8 Lessons Learned as I Turn 48
I have some exciting news to share this week! First, this episode is the 250th episode of the Brave Women at Work Podcast! Yes, you heard that right! 250…
Brave Women at WorkSummer Breaks and Spiritual Friendship with Pamela Fierst-Walsh
I have such a fun show for you today! You are getting a sneak peek into a conversation with one of my oldest friends, Pam Fierst-Walsh. This is Pam’s second…
Brave Women at WorkForge a Winning Career Path Your Way with Kym Insana
Today, I am interviewing someone I look up to in business, Kym Insana. As you will hear, Kym not only is a wife and mom to 4 boys (wow, I know!), but she has…