Ambition Out Loud
Ambition Out Loud is a podcast for ambitious women. Together we're tackling workplace sexism, our own insecurities & self-doubt, and getting practical advice to move our careers forward.
Episodes
October 15, 2024 • 51 mins
Women's empowerment might be all the rage, but what does empowerment really mean? In this episode, I sit down with Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger to discuss some of the ways she's leading by empowering others. Her ideas may just inspire you to go out and empower someone!
Michelle Davis-Younger is the current Mayor of the City of Manassas, Virginia. A native of Manassas, she is the first person of color, first f...
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April 9, 2024 • 67 mins
What if mindset could be your superpower? So much of our ability to lead is constrained by our mindset. Narrow thinking can hamper decision-making, stifle team performance, and drive us to burn out. In this episode Tina shares how the Energy Leadership® Framework, the same transformative and emerging leadership approach utilized at companies like IKEA, Boeing, and the U.S. Coast Guard, can help us unlock new possibilities f...
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October 4, 2023 • 55 mins
Gaming is often dismissed as being purely recreational, but it’s actually an highly effective tool for learning and team development. Today, Alex Suchman joins me to dive into a topic that leaders often overlook.
Alex is the CEO and Co-founder of Barometer XP, a Games-as-a-Service company committed to creating positive impact through play. Its holistic, human-focused approach leverages fun and creative challenges to ...
Alex is the CEO and Co-founder of Barometer XP, a Games-as-a-Service company committed to creating positive impact through play. Its holistic, human-focused approach leverages fun and creative challenges to ...
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September 26, 2023 • 61 mins
Women account for over half of all management positions in the U.S., but progress remains slow when it comes to breaking glass ceilings. As of 2022, women held only 8.8% of Fortune 500 CEO roles. The black box nature of executive search is certainly not helping.
Somer Hackley is here to change that. Somer is the Founder and CEO of Distinguished Search, a retained executive search firm. She has been in recruiting fo...
Somer Hackley is here to change that. Somer is the Founder and CEO of Distinguished Search, a retained executive search firm. She has been in recruiting fo...
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April 11, 2022 • 62 mins
What if, instead of viewing your emotions as a weakness, you saw them as a source of strength?
Ashley Bernardi, Literary Titan Book Award Winner and Author of "Authentic Power: Give Yourself Permission to Feel" learned how to step into her strength when she finally took the time to process her emotions. In healing from Lyme disease and the traumatic passing of her father, Ashley unlocked healing she didn't know...
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October 8, 2021 • 66 mins
By now we are all well aware that many women felt trapped between a rock and a hard place as the coronavirus spread and dependent care responsibilities increased. In the face of these unsustainable challenges, many women felt that they had no other choice than to leave the workplace.
If this sounds like you and you're now ready to re-enter the workforce, then we’re here to help. This episode officially kicks o...
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November 3, 2020 • 51 mins
When's the last time you flexed your financial power? Did you read that and think, "Nicole, you are talking to the wrong person. Where is this "financial power" of which you speak?" (It might be small, but I assure you it's there.)
Rebecca Borton and I sit down to discuss the financial power hiding in your wallet so that you can harness it and reap the rewards of intentional financial living. Rebecc...
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October 31, 2020 • 50 mins
Phylicia L. Woods comes from a long line of bold and empowered women. She is a Director of Federal Relations at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and currently serves as Vice Chair on the Fairfax County Commission for Women were she represents the Providence District. She previously served as Counsel to Former U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill on the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committe...
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October 27, 2020 • 15 mins
Pausing time to share your tributes for our recently passed and dearly beloved Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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Looking to connect with other ambitious women? Our community's online hang is the Ambition Unboxed FB Group at: www.facebook.com/groups/ambitionunboxed.
Sponsors:
- Nardi Media Black Lives Matter Book Club: https://nardimedia.com/bookc...
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September 22, 2020 • 17 mins
Mentioned in this episode:
- Submit your RBG tribute at www.ambitionoutloud.com by EOD on September 23, 2020
- Connector Conference - September 25, 2020: https://www.connectorconference.com/ Use my speaker code for a discount (limited availability): Maaguo25
- Books & Bubbles Author Discussion with Mel McSherry on October 28, 2020: https://www.facebook.com/events/827878344640230
- Honest Convos with Carin and Marcia ...
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September 3, 2020 • 47 mins
What happens when ambition and ageism intersect? The outlook can feel bleak. Fortunately, there are ways you can take control of your career at any age. Elise Stevens, an experienced project delivery professional and author of the best-selling book Age Defying Careers, joins us to discuss how those of us 40 and over can regain career control so that our next 40 years are the best yet.
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August 20, 2020 • 43 mins
Consider this episode your intro course in diversity and inclusion training. I know you've got questions and Dr. Traci Baxley has the answers. Dr. Baxley is a belonging and inclusion advocate supporting organizations in developing inclusive workplace practices through her consultancy, Traci Baxley Consulting. She is also the creator of Social Justice Parenting™, a parenting philosophy that moves families from fear-based par...
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August 6, 2020 • 50 mins
Roya Mattis is a lot of things: self-made millionaire, motivational speaker, National Sales Director, and now movement builder. While highly accomplished, one of the most noticeable things about her is that she radiates confidence. In fact, confidence is one of her superpowers but it wasn't always. Roya shares her journey from eating alone to inspiring thousands and the steps she took to get there.
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July 22, 2020 • 47 mins
No pushy salesperson, Kim Fredrich is a sales for non-salespeople expert, speaker and trainer. She helps businesses increase profit and individuals find their sales confidence so everyone be more successful. In this episode we untangle our faulty assumptions about selling and discuss why women need to be more intentional about developing sales skills.
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February 3, 2020 • 60 mins
Marcia Sheehan is a serial-entrepreneur on a mission to help women prioritize self-care, but she wasn't always so ambitious. In this episode we'll explore her unlikely path to business owner, why embracing her ambition has made all the difference, and introduce you to the idea of self-care staycations! Marcia's businesses include Her Hideaways, The Connector Conference, and Charmed Cardinals.
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January 6, 2020 • 1 min
Happy New Year! This quick bonus episode will walk you through some changes we are making in 2020 and let you in on a few of the exciting things we have planned.
Join our new Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/ambitionunboxed.
Join our new Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/ambitionunboxed.
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October 2, 2019 • 73 mins
Everyone hates looking for a job. If only great jobs came to you... That would be awesome! (In the same way that unicorns are awesome - right?)
Karlie Shields is a digital marketing expert who leveraged her on-the-job skills to become a recruiter magnet and land multiple job offers. She's sharing her secrets so that you can magnetize your next job search. Then again, if landing offers can be this e...
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August 19, 2019 • 64 mins
Mentioned in this episode:
- Kolbe Assessment: http://www.kolbe.com/assessments/
- Investment News Article, "MeToo: Even in the financial advice industry, sexual harassment is a serious problem": http://bit.ly/2THhcfh
Connect with Katherine:
- Website: https://concentricpw.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineliola/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/KatherineLiola & https://twitter...
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Mentioned in this episode:
- Zero Weeks: America's Family Leave Crisis And The Cost Of Doing Nothing: http://www.zeroweeks.com/
- Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy - Virginia: https://www.familyfriendlyeconomyva.org/
- Buzzfeed's Follow This on Netflix - Part 1 episode titled "Intersex": https://www.netflix.com/title/80217889
- "How Millenials Became the Burnout Generation" by Anne Helen Petersen: https://www.buzzf...
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June 3, 2019 • 41 mins
In this episode we dive into surprising details about the state of the gender pay gap in the United States and discuss 7 mindset shifts you can make to leave less money on the table.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Wage Gap Demographics by Equal Pay Today
- The Simple Truth about the Gender Pay Gap by the American Association of University Women
- Here's How Long It'll Take to Close the G...
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