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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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Brave Women at WorkFostering a Win-Win Workplace with Dr. Angela Jackson
One of my key messages for you today is that it is ok to take a break. You are not a bad mom, wife, boss, employee, sister, aunt, friend, or other community…
Brave Women at WorkHey Wait: Avoid Overthinking and Get Embodied with Jay Fields
You may not know this, but I have been a student of nervous system regulation for several years. When I have faced stress, burnout or other challenges in the…
Brave Women at WorkLive It, Tell It, Sell It: Master Leadership and Fearless Authenticity with Jeanne Sparrow
I love the topic we are talking about today – fearless authenticity. And guess what? Authenticity is the topic for the next Brave Women at Work book! How cool…
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Understanding Gender Intelligence and the Power of the Female Mind with Barbara Annis
Did you know that the female brain and male brain are different? You are probably thinking, “No kidding, Jen.” Remember the book Men Are From Mars, Women at…
Brave Women at WorkLeverage Your GRIT to Reach Your Goals with Emily Williams Knight
We’re in the summer winddown in the Pestikas household as this podcast launches. My husband, John, and I were just talking the other day, and we are so elated…
Brave Women at WorkBanishing Burnout with Marissa McKool
You know I love to talk about burnout prevention. I recently was in a unique situation at work where I could tell that a fellow female colleague was at the…
Brave Women at WorkLead with an A3 Culture with Andrea Wanerstrand
When I grew up in corporate, I was taught the following: Leave your baggage at the door. Fake it until you make it. Suck it up, buttercup. As a result, as an…
Brave Women at WorkA Life Made from Scratch with Former Congresswoman Marie Newman
As I am recording this, we are 1 week after the Thrive in ’25 Conference. Wow! Just wow! The women that attended were so powerful and wonderful to meet and get…
Brave Women at WorkWhy Chasing Contentment Through Overwork Is Not the Answer with Marilyn Vetter
I’d like to start by giving a warm welcome back to my wiser, older sister (well, she’s not my sister, but she feels like it), Marilyn Vetter. Marilyn and I met…
Brave Women at WorkInhale Faith, Exhale Fear: Embracing a New Way of Life and Work with Dr. Shawnte Elbert
Have you ever had a work situation that took you to your knees and required your faith that everything was going to be okay? I have. In one of my roles, my…
Brave Women at WorkFrom Pantsuits to Swimsuits: Allow Yourself to Evolve with Jackie Cetera
What is your Plan A? My Plan A was to go to college, get married, have 2 kids, and have a great career. I didn’t know that I would have post-partum anxiety and…
Brave Women at WorkNo Longer Hiding Your Story: Start with Compassion with Amy Quesenberry
I am so excited for my guest today, Amy Quesenberry. Amy and I met through Shelia Higgs Burkhalter and the Infuse Compassion into Companies Conference. When we…
Brave Women at WorkDecoding the Workplace: Working with Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z with Meghan Grace
On this weeks episode, Meghan Grace https://www.meghanmgrace.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/genz/id1377915856…
Brave Women at WorkLeveraging Talk Types to Maximize Personal and Professional Relationships with Amanda Kenderes
I am so excited for my conversation with my guest, Amanda Kenderes. Amanda has discovered something entirely new about communication that I am pumped to share…
Brave Women at WorkBreath, Sweat, and Reinvention: A Leader's inner Journey with Nicole Meline
When we grow up, we think we have it all figured out, don’t we? We believe we should go to college, get a good job, find our perfect partner, be fit, have a…
Brave Women at WorkRelease Your Corporate Baggage and Take Control of Your Career with Tamara McLemore
Have you ever thought about the concept of baggage at work? I have a dear friend, Pam, that always tells me “Wherever you go, there you are.” If you don’t do…
Brave Women at WorkDrop Perfectionism and Embrace Delegation with the BIKE Method with Tonya Herb
My guest today, Tonya Herb, is welcoming me and anyone else that struggles with this, to try a new way. What if we turned to others and delegated during…
Brave Women at WorkFeel Good Finance: Untangle Your Relationship with Money with Aja Evans
Here’s a fact: For many years, I didn’t know that our money mindset has a direct relationship with how powerful we feel and how we move through our…
Brave Women at WorkBe a Better Leader by Reading Fiction with Melanie Bell
Where are my readers? Or what about aspiring readers? If you are a reader, this show is for you! When I was introduced to Melanie Bell and her work with…
Brave Women at WorkThe Power of Community, Truth Telling, and Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone with Robyn Malone
“Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” —Martin Luther King Jr. If the term Brave Women at Work…
Brave Women at WorkOn Being a Sacred Changemaker in the Corporate World with Jayne Warrilow
On Being a Sacred Changemaker in the Corporate World with Jayne Warrilow Summary: Welcome to the Brave Women at Work podcast. This is your host, Jen Pestikas…
Brave Women at WorkThe Journey to Leadership: How You Can Lead from the Inside Out with Dana Maor
When I was growing up in my career, I received my first management position because I was a hard worker and drove results as an individual competitor. As I…
Brave Women at WorkBe a Changemaker: Say What They Can’t Unhear with Tamsen Webster
Well, I’m excited! I have a repeat guest on the podcast, Tamsen Webster. Tamsen was here the last time she wrote her first book, Find Your Red Thread, and…
Brave Women at WorkThe Unspeakable Pleasure of Entering Your Villain Era with Jenn Johnson
At the end of my first podcast with guest, ER nurse and author, Jenn Johnson, I asked her what I ask all guests. “What are 1 to 2 ways women can be braver at…
Brave Women at WorkEpisode: Golden Scars: Finding Strength and Growth Through Life’s Challenges with Emily Zarecki
There is a book called Carry On, Warrior: The Power of Embracing Your Messy, Beautiful Life by Glennon Doyle. When I think about the concept of “carrying on…
Brave Women at WorkNursing your Intuition with Jenn Johnson
*TRIGGER WARNING - This episode discusses traumatic death Welcome to the Brave Women at Work podcast. This is your host, Jen Pestikas. I’m so glad you’re here…
Brave Women at Work9 tips to managing Shiny Object Syndrome
Today, we are chatting about shiny objective syndrome and how it hurts us. So, what is shiny object syndrome? According to Google, Shiny object syndrome (SOS)…
Brave Women at WorkMoving from #2 to #1 Mindset with Monique Helstrom
Well, I have come full circle! In 2013, I started a leadership group for my corporate organization. My CEO requested that we center the first leadership group…
Brave Women at WorkEpisode: Flourishing in Your Career with HEART Centered Planning with Jenn Smith
I am so excited for my guest today, Jenn Smith. Jenn and I met in a very interesting way. Jenn was listening to the Brave Women at Work Podcast, especially the…
Brave Women at WorkEpisode: How the Sexual Wound Imprint Can Impact Our Professional Lives with Jaitara Jayde
Over the years at Brave Women at Work, we have talked about our mindset, how we feel about our bodies, our family histories, and more and how these issues…
Brave Women at WorkLeadership Lessons: Learning to Leverage Your Feminine and Masculine Traits with Patty Altman
My guest today - Patty Altman has over 30 years of corporate experience, and brings a wealth of knowledge, vulnerability, and fun to our conversation. Patty…
Brave Women at WorkUsing Storytelling to Deliver Powerful Communication with Andrea Sampson
Please join me in welcoming Andrea Sampson to today's episode! Andrea is the mastermind behind Talk Boutique and the Thought Leader Academy, joins us to…
Brave Women at WorkSomatic Breathwork with Nicole Smith Levay
I cannot wait to discuss with you this week how Nicole has helped me change how I approach my day to day. So let's meet this transformational retreat leader…
Brave Women at WorkClaim Your Swagger with Jennifer Mrozek Sukalo
On today's episode I am excited to have award-winning author and TEDx speaker Jennifer Mrozek-Sukalo redefine swagger, transforming it from its traditional…
Brave Women at WorkBe Brave, Be You: Taking Bolder And Braver Action This 2025!
Happy New Year! As we start 2025, I have two interesting topics to share with you during this solo episode. First, why should you consider a Word of the Year…
Brave Women at WorkBest Of Brave Women At Work - The Healing Power Of Color With Heather Eck
Happy Holidays! Let me start by saying that I hope you have a wonderful holiday with your family and friends. As we end the year, I also wish you much love…
Brave Women at WorkLooking After Your Health And Wealth With Krisstina Wise
As we get closer to the end of the year, we typically think about our New Year’s Resolutions. One resolution that ends up on many people’s lists is to get out…
Brave Women at WorkUpgrade Your Life And Career By Breaking Free From The Matrix With Susanne Goldstein
Ok, I have a secret. When the Matrix movies first came out with Keanu Reeves, I went to the movies to see them. And you know what happened? I fell asleep. They…
Brave Women at WorkPlanned Break Strategies: Laura Nguyen On Redefining Work-Life Harmony
What if stepping away from your career wasn’t a sign of failure but a powerful tool for growth? That’s the perspective Laura Nguyen brings to the table as she…
Brave Women at WorkOpening Our Hearts To Build Visions And Embrace Transformation With Alicia Zielinski Straub
In the earlier stages of my podcast, I often found guests on LinkedIn. Then, I found podcasts through public relations firms and placement agencies. Now, I…
Brave Women at WorkBreaking Through And Moving Beyond Bias With Andie Kramer
Have you ever heard the phrase, “If I had a nickel every time someone did (fill in the blank), I’d be rich?” My guest, Andie Kramer, might say, “If I had a…
Brave Women at WorkEmbracing Ambition: Empowering Women To Lead Without Burning Out With Jenny Mitchell
Well, I’ve just met another sister from another mister in Jenny Mitchell. The other funny thing is that I have another dear friend named Jenny Mitchell, so…
Brave Women at WorkExpert Strategies To Level Up Your Professional Game With Anne Shoemaker
Happy November! It’s starting to get cold outside here in Chicago. And guess what? I love it! Yes, I’m one of those people that loves fall and even cooler…
Brave Women at WorkThe Burnout Breakthrough: Your Journey To Serene Success With Hannah Tackett
If you have been a longtime Brave Women at Work listener, you know that I have a soft spot for discussing burnout. If you are joining the podcast for the first…
Brave Women at WorkConscious Leadership: Leading With Purpose And Light With Jennifer Mulholland
It’s been a season of transitions, with both endings and new beginnings. I’ve been fortunate to travel all over the world this year, including Greece, Croatia…
Brave Women at WorkUnlocking The Golden Path: Connecting With Yourself, Others, And Higher Purpose – Insights With Jennifer K. Hill
“Connection is why we’re here. We are hardwired to connect with others; it’s what gives purpose and meaning to our lives, and without it, there is suffering.”…
Brave Women at WorkDr. Ronicka Briscoe On Winning On The Road For Working Women
Happy 200th Episode of Brave Women at Work! Can you believe it has been 200 episodes? I can’t! What began as part of my burnout healing journey has evolved…
Brave Women at WorkTry Something New And Watch How Your Life Unfolds In Wonderful Ways With Churni Bhattacharya
I have a wonderful repeat guest today, Churni Bhattacharya. Churni and I can talk for hours, and every time I speak with her, I feel like I’m talking with an…
Brave Women at WorkThe Leadership Recipe For Success With Mylene Barizo
Have you ever thought about leadership as a recipe? Imagine adding a dash of this or a pinch of that to create your own unique leadership style. What if you…
Brave Women at WorkLet's All Rise Together With Diana Patton
Are you ready for a firecracker of a conversation with my sister from another mister, Diana Patton, my guest today on the podcast? Diana and I met during an…
Brave Women at WorkFinding Bravery At The Intersection Of Yes And No Amidst Loss With Bryn Freedman
Sorry to start a show so heavy, but this is one of the most real, raw, and brave interviews I have held in almost 200 episodes of Brave Women at Work. As I…
Brave Women at WorkLife Insurance: Protecting What Matters Most With Danielle Burch
Ok, let’s start with the elephant in the room. Why am I talking about life insurance on this show? You may think – BORING with a capital B or next podcast! I…
Brave Women at WorkPurpose-Driven Success: How Companies Can Transform The World With Carol Cone
Have you ever thought about your purpose and what that means? What about the company you either work for or run? What is its purpose? According to the Oxford…
Brave Women at WorkThe Busy Person's Guide To Balanced Health And Performance With Dr. Susan Lovelle
As a Type-A overachiever and recovering perfectionist, I will come clean about something: I often override my body’s signals to get one more thing done. How…
Brave Women at WorkAchieving A Balanced Ego With Mags Bell
It's a big day at Brave Women at Work! I am excited because I have my first Scottish guest and Australian resident, Mags Bell, joining me today. Besides having…
Brave Women at WorkStrengths Over Weaknesses: Demystifying The CliftonStrengths Assessment With Dr. Cheryl Lovell
To be a strong leader and a brave woman at work, I am confident that we need to know what our strengths are and how to harness them. I don’t know about you…
Brave Women at WorkUnveiling The Leadership Waterline: Margie Olson On Building High-Performing Teams With Emotional Maturity
Have you ever wondered if we can get better and more high-performing as leaders and teams with time? Like a fine wine? With the proper ingredients, support…
Brave Women at WorkBe Visible And Own Your Authority Without Being Called A B**ch With Dr. Alessandra Wall
Have you ever been afraid to speak up at work for fear of being labeled bossy, pushy, or aggressive? I have, and for the longest time, I stayed quiet because…
Brave Women at WorkSurviving And Succeeding: Introverts In Extroverted Offices With Julianna Yau Yorgan
According to a Harvard Business Review Study, 40% of executives and leaders are introverted. Korn Ferry completed a similar study, and in their study, they…