Can We Move This Up?

In this episode, Ally shares her inspiring journey from postgrad uncertainty to a fulfilling career in mental health, highlighting the importance of authenticity, resilience, and embracing career pivots.

Discover how serendipity and personal values shaped her path and learn practical insights for navigating career challenges.

In this episode, Ally and Katie explore the nuances of professional growth, handling conflict, burnout, gra...

Burnout looks different when you’re the person everyone relies on to keep the work moving.

In this episode, Shelly Ragland shares how she built a career in agency operations by trusting transferable skills, staying brutally honest, and learning when to bend without breaking.

Katie McAndrews and Shelly talk through her path from social work to advertising, the early days of scheduling ads and managing production by hand, and th...

Amanda Ware’s career shift is a masterclass in knowing when to quit, when to pivot, and how to build something better on the other side. From leaving a cushy corporate job with nothing lined up to leading women entrepreneurs at the University of Texas, she shares the scrappy, deeply honest path that turned burnout into purpose.

Katie McAndrews sits down with Amanda Ware, who is an Assistant Director at the Kendra Scott Women&r...

Your career is not supposed to be linear. Brynn proves it with a path that runs from copywriting and production to agency shakeups, a 10-year California detour, and the kind of “Swiss Army knife” mindset that keeps you useful when everything changes.

In this episode, I get the chance to sit down with Brynn Jeffries for a candid, funny, and deeply relatable conversation about resilience, reinvention, and what it actually ...

What if being truly yourself is the secret to overcoming burnout and unlocking your leadership potential?

In this candid episode, Brian Lamsback reveals how authenticity transformed his career, and how it can do the same for you.Imagine navigating your career without the weight of imposter syndrome, feeling confident in your voice and the courage to lead authentically.

Brian, a former staffing executive turned leadership coach, sha...

The moment most entrepreneurs wait for a sign to leap is a myth - Ben Sobiack proves it.

Ben built a thriving portfolio career in publishing, invention, and unexpected collaborations, all without waiting for a perfect moment. Instead, he trusted the small nudges and lucky breaks - and now, he’s featured in Glamour magazine, creating a product that help those with medical conditions.

If you’ve ever felt stuck waiting for...

Most professionals never talk openly about burnout, especially those juggling big roles with big families. Heidi's story reveals how she navigated high-pressure creative operations while staying true to her values—and her sanity. If you're exhausted by relentless deadlines, craving genuine balance, or simply looking for inspiration from someone who's built resilience at every career stage, this episode is your must-listen.

Hei...

Most creative careers are a wild ride - full of twists, burnout, and breakthroughs. But what if the key to long-term fulfillment isn’t just hustle, but setting boundaries and understanding your true needs?

In this episode of Can We Move This Up?, host Katie McAndrews sits down with Cali Zumdahl, a seasoned Creative Director who’s built her leadership on the foundation of mental health and sustainable success. Cali share...

Most people believe their careers should follow a straight line. Ryan Peña’s story shatters that myth - a challenging childhood, unexpected pivots, and ultimately, a life-saving mission. He reveals how resilience, authentic connections, and embracing change can turn personal adversity into extraordinary purpose.

In this deeply honest episode, Ryan shares the heartbreak of a difficult upbringing and the perseverance that fueled...