Best Arivee Vargas Podcasts (2025)

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Rise, Get Unstuck, and Become Your Truest Self with Arivee Vargas 1:00:31

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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 serve you. I loved this conversation, and I am sure you will too! Here is more about Arivee: Arivee Vargas is an award-winning executive & High Performance™️ coach to lawyers and corporate le…

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Rest to be a Strategic Leader with Dr. Erin Wilson 1:06:12

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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 gain. Sleep is for the weak. Face time means you are committed. Don’t take a break. Do any of these toxic messages resonate with you? Unfortunately, so many women I chat with understand exact…

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147. How to Escape the Burnout Trap - Michelle Niemeyer 59:55

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In this episode, I talk with Michelle Niemeyer—speaker, coach, and former attorney—about how high achievers can work with their energy instead of against it. After more than 30 years in law, running her own firm, and serving in public office, Michelle faced a rare autoimmune diagnosis that forced her to slow down and rethink everything about succes…

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Yours for the Taking: Charting Your Path to the Top with Tracey Newell 52:11

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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 you. Listen in to be inspired and challenged to reach your next level. Here’s more about Tracey: Tracey Newell is the former president of Informatica, where she also served as a member of the c…

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Girl Talk y Mas Podcast - Judge Melissa Saenz 43:47

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We had an empowering conversation with Judge Melissa Saenz of Bexar County Court #2. Melissa is a San Antonio native and first generation college student. She shares the importance of insuring everyone is treated respectfully and fairly, and how she is doing her part to help with criminal justice reform in Bexar County. Follow Melissa on all social…

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146. Your Money Isn't the Problem—It's Your Relationship With It: Alejandra Rojas 51:58

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In this episode I brought in Alejandra Rojas—a finance expert and founder, certified TRAUMA OF MONEY™ practitioner, and founder of Brown Way To Money, who is on a mission to advocate for women's voices in reclaiming their financial narratives so they can achieve financial independence. In this episode, Alejandra goes straight to the heart of why so…

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Brave Defined: Be Fierce to Protect Those You Love with Magon Peuker 1:01:15

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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 her book earlier this year, maybe April or May 2025. When I first met Magon, I was so excited to work with her because this was the first book my partner, Hope Mueller, of Hunter Street Pres…

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It's Not Burnout; It's Betrayal: Rise Up Against All Odds and Thrive with Lora Cheadle 58:00

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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 as devastating as marriage infidelity. But have you thought of burnout as a form of self-betrayal? When I saw Lora Cheadle, my guest today, refer to burnout that way, I was like “Ouch. That …

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Craft Your Unique Career Story with Gina Riley 44:50

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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 successful in the industry, has built a solid and understandable framework, and is has now launched a book, Qualified is Not Enough: Develop Your Story, Land the Interview, Win the Job. During the s…

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Discovery 5 Luxury Principles That Can Transform You as a Leader with Neen James 56:22

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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 her book that just launched, Exceptional Experiences: Five Luxury Levers to Elevate Every Aspect of Your Business. During the show, Neen and I chatted about: How Neen’s latest book baby came t…

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The Stops and Start on the Path to Feeling Well with Lauren Fields 43:53

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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, but I have had to re-anchor my roots because the gale force winds of this storm have been stronger than I anticipated. If you have or are going through a tough season of your own, I feel you. I…

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145. Honoring Your Season: Friendship, Growth, and Letting Go of the Chase 1:17:45

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In this conversation, I sit down with two of my besties and fellow Boston College alumni, Carla Breton and Diana Isern. They joined the podcast (episodes 65 and 66: Women Sharing Life Lessons) a few years ago, and they're back! We've been with each other for years through careers, motherhood, creative work, and everything in between—and this conver…

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Cultivate Audacity, Dismantle Doubt, and Drop Urgency with Anne Marie Anderson 49:26

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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 Emmy Award winner and was a sports broadcaster. Talk about a tough industry! Anne Marie is straight shooter, and you can tell she has earned some hard-won wisdom throughout her career. I also l…

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144. Redefining Success with Yesenia Bello 50:21

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Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in NYC, Yesenia Bello helps professionals redefine success. Her 22-year career in media at companies like NBCUniversal, Hulu, Google, and iHeartMedia taught her the corporate world from the inside out. But it was a personal battle with burnout in 2018 that reshaped her definition of success. She now believe…

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The Birthday Episode: 8 Lessons Learned as I Turn 48 40:27

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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 episodes! If you would have told me that I would do 250 podcasts, I wouldn’t have believed you. But here we are! Also, it’s my birthday week, so I wanted to share a solo show with my key learnings…

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143. Breaking Free from the Golden Handcuffs 50:27

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Have you ever found yourself asking, "Is this really it?" You've built the career, earned the salary, gained the title—and yet, something feels missing. Or maybe you're exhausted, running on empty, and realizing you can't keep going like this. If you've ever felt stuck in a role that no longer excites or fulfills you, this episode is for you. I'm b…

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Summer Breaks and Spiritual Friendship with Pamela Fierst-Walsh 51:00

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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 time on the show. It’s so fun to record with a friend. I even forget we were on a podcast at one point because this is just who we are and how we talk. As you will hear, Pam and I recently went…

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142. Finding Your Path with Yeve Chitiga 59:27

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In this episode of the podcast, Arivee sits down with Yeve Chitiga, a lawyer and executive coach to women lawyers. Over the last 18 years, through her internal audit and legal experience, Yeve has honed a unique ability to discover what is hidden beneath the surface and hear the unspoken. She began her professional career in banking working for int…

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Forge a Winning Career Path Your Way with Kym Insana 57:30

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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 also built a very successful marketing media execution business. Kym’s mantra is “You can work hard, have career success, and the family life you desire.” As soon as I heard that, I was like, …

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Fostering a Win-Win Workplace with Dr. Angela Jackson 56:50

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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 member if you drop off the grid for a while. Yes, I felt a bit of guilt, but then I realized that I am better in all areas of my life when I take breaks. If you need to hear this, I hope it hel…

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141. How Workplace Culture Is Really Built—And Where We Go Wrong with Adriana Vaccaro 55:44

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Adriana Vaccaro is the founder and CEO of Culture Redesigned, a data-driven culture and change management consulting company. With a deep expertise in people analytics, organizational behavior, and leadership development, Adriana helps businesses build high-performance cultures that drive engagement, innovation, and sustainable growth. She was born…

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Hey Wait: Avoid Overthinking and Get Embodied with Jay Fields 1:02:07

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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 past, I thought I could “think” my way out of the issue. I know. It’s a silly notion, but it is what served me for years. It’s what drove my success. And in 2019, it is what drove my demise in…

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Live It, Tell It, Sell It: Master Leadership and Fearless Authenticity with Jeanne Sparrow 1:05:07

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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 is that? According to an internet search, “Fearless authenticity means living a life true to your core values and beliefs, without fear of judgment or societal expectations. It involves embra…

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Understanding Gender Intelligence and the Power of the Female Mind with Barbara Annis 1:02:57

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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 From Venus? My guest today, Barbara Annis, has made it her life’s work to study gender intelligence and the brilliance of the female mind. For most of my career, I have tried to mold myself int…

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140. Intentional Leadership in Uncertain Times with Ilhiana Rojas 35:17

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Ilhiana Rojas is a bestselling author, an executive coach and strategist with over 20 years of executive experience leading in Fortune 500 companies like P&G, Hasbro, and Hanesbrands and coaching professionals and businesses to success. As the founder of BeLIVE Coaching & Consulting and Co-President of UNITED LATINAS, Ilhiana is a certified expert …

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Leverage Your GRIT to Reach Your Goals with Emily Williams Knight 58:40

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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 that the kids are almost back to school. Do you feel me? While it is fun to have an unstructured summer, it can get tiring after a while as we become Uber drivers for our children, especially…

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139. Beyond Awareness: How to Truly Change with Bizzie Gold 1:02:10

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Bizzie Gold is a pioneering force in the mental health world. She's the founder of Break Method—a data-driven system for emotional rewiring—and the author of the upcoming book Your Brain is a Filthy Liar, which explores how subconscious programming hijacks behavior and keeps us stuck in painful cycles. In this episode, Bizzie shares her own powerfu…

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Redefining RARE Leadership with Aiko Bethea 1:01:51

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An interview with Aiko Bethea

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138. How to actually RUN FOR OFFICE 1:01:39

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Diana Maldonado is back on the podcast. Diana was a guest on episode 132 of the podcast so go back and listen to that episode to learn more about Diana's background as a best-selling author, business strategist, founder of the Candidate School, and her journey to becoming the first Latina elected to represent Williamson County in the Texas state le…

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Banishing Burnout with Marissa McKool 55:35

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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 edge of burnout. She was experiencing physical and mental symptoms, was simply not a nice person because the stress was so high, and I could tell she felt stuck in her situation. So, what did I …

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Lead with an A3 Culture with Andrea Wanerstrand 57:17

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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 employee and new manager, I thought you had to divorce your emotions and personal life from your work life as soon as you entered your work environment. What I have learned over time is that I…

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A Life Made from Scratch with Former Congresswoman Marie Newman 1:00:48

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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 to know in-person. It was almost like an out-of-body experience to know that I helped bring this to life. And now, I am resting as much as I can. After 1 year of planning, it is wonderful to…

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Why Chasing Contentment Through Overwork Is Not the Answer with Marilyn Vetter 49:23

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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 one another a few years ago, and our stories are so similar, it’s eerie. In Marilyn’s first chapter in Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Confidence, she talked about the question, “Why Not Me?…

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Inhale Faith, Exhale Fear: Embracing a New Way of Life and Work with Dr. Shawnte Elbert 58:53

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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 boss told me that I wasn’t the right fit for the role and that I was going on the dreaded performance improvement plan or PIP for short. I was typically the person that was helping others improv…

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From Pantsuits to Swimsuits: Allow Yourself to Evolve with Jackie Cetera 49:21

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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 secondary infertility with my family and burnout on the path to career success. As the cliché goes, life can throw us curveballs, and it up to us how we handle these challenges and pivot to …

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No Longer Hiding Your Story: Start with Compassion with Amy Quesenberry 56:02

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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 met, Amy shared her Start with Compassion model, and I was blown away. If we start with compassion with ourselves, with one another, and within companies, it truly can drive better relations…

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137. How to tackle your financial fears and change your money story 1:16:52

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Diana Isern is a passionate assistant principal, financial educator, and presenter whose financial course seeks to transform how students think about wealth. Through nationwide presentations for educators, she equips teachers with inclusive, practical strategies to make financial literacy accessible and empowering. Drawing inspiration from her fami…

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Decoding the Workplace: Working with Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z with Meghan Grace 1:08:45

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On this weeks episode, Meghan Grace https://www.meghanmgrace.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/genz/id1377915856 https://www.amazon.com/Generation-Goes-College-Corey-Seemiller-ebook/dp/B019YNNZAA?ref_=ast_author_dp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K52C97N/ref=mes-dp?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=TPIuC&content-id=amzn1.sym.8572ac08-6096-4eb6-b32e-2c759…

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Leveraging Talk Types to Maximize Personal and Professional Relationships with Amanda Kenderes 58:55

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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 with you. It’s called Talk Types. What if the way we talk and who we are as people are intrinsically linked? If we understand our talk type and others, we can understand how to better communi…

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Breath, Sweat, and Reinvention: A Leader's inner Journey with Nicole Meline 52:08

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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 good circle of friends, maybe have kids, etc. All before the age of 35. We have these insane expectations for ourselves and what our lives will be. And then, we learn. Maybe the job or career p…

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136. You Got What You Wanted — Why Are You Still Restless? 32:56

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In this episode of The Humble Rising Podcast, host Arivee Vargas delves into the concept of hedonic adaptation—the brain's tendency to normalize even the most positive changes in our lives, leading to a sense of restlessness or dissatisfaction despite external success. She explores why achieving milestones like promotions or new homes may not bring…

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Release Your Corporate Baggage and Take Control of Your Career with Tamara McLemore 55:50

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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 the lessons, you bring everything with you from job to job or company to company. You bring your habits, patterns, and mental and emotional baggage. The question that my guest, Tamara McLemore…

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Girl Talk y Mas - Summer of 69 5:29

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Summer of 69 is out NOW on HULU! It stars Sam Morelos, Matt Cornett and Chloe Fineman. Directed by Jillian Bell. It's a hilarious and well-written movie about an awkward high school senior who hires an exotic dancer to help seduce her longtime crush before graduation. Leading to unexpected friendship and lessons in self-confidence, acceptance, and …

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135. You Don't Need Better Time Management—You Need Better Alignment 41:03

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In this episode of The Humble Rising Podcast, we're shifting the conversation from traditional time management to something more powerful: alignment. If you're constantly feeling overwhelmed by everything on your plate—plus what's about to be added—this episode is for you. Arivee explains why managing your time more efficiently won't solve the root…

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Drop Perfectionism and Embrace Delegation with the BIKE Method with Tonya Herb 1:05:29

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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 stressful times, and really all the time? I know, monumental for perfectionists like me. What if we engaged in kindness towards ourselves? Tonya dives into her proprietary BIKE method and how she l…

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Feel Good Finance: Untangle Your Relationship with Money with Aja Evans 51:54

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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 professional and personal lives. I didn’t get the connection, and I have been in financial services for over 25 years. After I dove into all things on leadership, self-improvement, and energetic managem…

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Be a Better Leader by Reading Fiction with Melanie Bell 39:21

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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 Leaders Who Fiction, I knew she had to be on Brave Women at Work. I am a non-fiction reader and often struggle with getting into a fiction book. When I heard Melanie talk about the benefits of fict…

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134. Burnout Isn't Always Loud: 5 Subtle Signs You're Running on Empty 32:35

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Most high-achieving women don't realize they're burning out until it's too late—because burnout isn't always loud. Sometimes, it's quiet. It creeps in while you're still performing, still holding it all together, still showing up for everyone else… except yourself. In this episode, I share 5 subtle signs of burnout that many women—especially women …

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The Power of Community, Truth Telling, and Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone with Robyn Malone 56:45

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“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 were in the dictionary, (why isn’t it? LOL), Robyn Malone would be part of the definition. I met Robyn through a dear friend and colleague, and we hit it off pretty quickly. As you will learn d…

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Girl Talk y Mas Podcast - Swagger Dad -Daniel Reyes 39:41

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Our conversation with Daniel Reyes of Swagger Dad is so inspiring. He created his platform to help create a positive space for Dad and break the cycle! He shares all aspects of life from growing up in New York City, to being a stay at home dad, and also the traumatic experience he went through of losing his daughter to a rare heart condition. Danie…