Are You Still Underpaid… or Just Afraid to Ask?
👉 Do you want to earn more—but panic at the thought of negotiating?
👉 Feel like you should be grateful for your job, even if you're overworked and underpaid?
👉 Or maybe you tried asking once... and heard “no.” Now what?
In this episode of Career Growth for Working Moms, I’m joined by Dorothy Mashburn, executive recruiter turned negotiation coach, to unpack why so many career-driven women stay stuck—and how to shift your mindset, strategy, and income with just a few simple steps.
🔥 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ The mindset traps keeping working moms underpaid (and how to reframe them)
✔️ What most women get wrong when asking for a raise
✔️ How to use business priorities to frame your impact—and get that yes
✔️ What to do when they say “no” (hint: it’s not over)
✔️ The difference between confidence, charisma, and quiet power
💬 Key Quote:
“Think of yourself as a business. You’d never feel guilty advocating for your services—and you shouldn’t feel guilty now.” – Dorothy Mashburn
🛠️ Try This Action Step:
Start building your Want Portfolio:
💼 What salary do you want?
🍼 What flexibility or support matters most?
🎓 What benefits would change your day-to-day?
When you know your value and what you’re asking for, you stop sounding “pushy”—and start sounding powerful.
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