We Are Women Unapologetically

Discover how loyalty may be holding you back—with a 3‑question Loyalty Audit and a proven decision‑making framework to help high‑achieving women choose growth and alignment.

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“Fear isn’t evidence of limitation; it’s evidence of your potential.” – Jessica Cumming

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In this episode of We Are Women Unapologetically, Jessica Cumming unpacks why staying out of fear or obligation can be more harmful than freein...

Discover how your childhood taught you to chase worth through busyness and what real strength looks like when you choose rest instead.

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In this emotionally revealing episode, Jessica traces the roots of burnout back to childhood lessons like asking, “Do I need an appointment to see you?” as a seven-year-old. She explains how early conditioning wires high-achieving women to equate motion with value, and shares ...

“You don’t have to wait until you’re empty to start refilling.”In this bold, unapologetic episode of We Are Women Unapologetically, Jessica Cumming sits down with Anne Potts a communications strategist turned joy-first recovery coach for a conversation every high-achieving woman needs to hear.If you’ve been holding it all together while quietly falling apart, this one’s for you.Anne doesn’t just talk about self-care, she redefines ...

What if the thing you’re trying to hide is actually your greatest asset? In this powerful episode, Erris Klapper shares how leaving law—and the identity it gave her—unlocked a life rooted in purpose, voice, and true impact.

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“That gap is really the time you take for yourself to figure out who you are, what your identity should be, what you value, what you care about. That’s the place where we can dare to dr...

Executive coach and former HR powerhouse Lauren Leftkowitz shares how chasing a Roomba (yes, really) became the metaphor—and the moment—that changed her life. After breaking both shoulders in a freak accident, Lauren was forced to stop doing what she’d always done: over-function, over-give, and overachieve.

What followed was a journey of rehab, recovery, and radical honesty. In this candid conversation, Lauren opens up about what it...

In this powerful episode of We Are Women, Unapologetically, host Jessica Cumming sits down with Alison Young, aka The Blissful Hiker, to explore the raw truth behind forced reinvention, invisible loss, and the courage it takes to keep walking — literally and figuratively.A classically trained flutist who lost her ability to play due to a rare neurological disorder, Alison didn’t just survive cancer and job loss — she hiked 5,000 mi...

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In this episode of We Are Women, Unapologetically, Jessica Cumming calls out the quiet epidemic plaguing high-achieving women: invisible burnout. With stats from McKinsey, Deloitte, and the American Psychological Association, she reveals how career pressure, emotional labor, and unspoken grief are silently draining women dry.

Jessica shares her own wake-up call and what it took to stop performing wellness and start r...

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In this powerhouse Part 2 episode, Jessica Cumming drops the truth about what it actually takes to build your next chapter without blowing up your current one.

If you’re a high-achieving woman navigating a pivot—career, identity, leadership—this one’s your permission slip to stop the burnout spiral and finally leverage the assets you already have. Because you’re not starting from scratch—you’re starting from experi...

Discover how high-achieving women can pivot their careers without burning out. In this episode of We Are Women Unapologetically, Jessica Cumming shares how to make a slow, strategic shift that protects your peace, power, and paycheck.

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• Career stagnation post-pandemic is real—here’s how to shift smartly

• Why burnout isn’t a bad...

In this unapologetic episode, Jessica Cumming gets real about one of the hardest (and most misunderstood) parts of reinvention: when your personal growth makes people uncomfortable.

Whether you're shifting careers, stepping into your power, or finally choosing you—this episode will help you stay rooted in your truth, even when the people around you don't get it.

With signature boldness, clarity, and compassion, Jessica walks ...

In this episode of We Are Women Unapologetically, Jessica Cumming shares how to identify your transferable skills, reframe your resume, and speak your value with confidence. Includes a free downloadable CORE method guide.

You're Not Starting Over—You're Starting From Experience

Learn how to reframe your brilliance using transferable skills you already have. This episode walks you through the CORE method to own your im...

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In this powerhouse episode, Jessica Cumming tackles the one topic most women avoid during career transitions: MONEY. With her signature blend of truth-telling, real-world strategy, and zero fluff, Jessica unpacks exactly how high-achieving women can afford to pivot without losing their minds—or their financial footing.

Whether you’re navigating a layoff, plotting your exit, or just sick of playing small i...

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Let’s get real—ageism is still alive and well, especially for women navigating career transitions in their 40s and 50s.

In this unapologetically honest episode, Jessica Cumming breaks down why your years of experience aren’t the problem—it’s how you’re framing them. You’ll learn how to rewrite your career story, leverage your leadership, and completely shift how hiring managers and decision-makers perceive your value...

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Feeling lost in your career transition? In this episode, Jessica Cumming breaks down why so many professional women struggle with identity shifts and how to reclaim your true self beyond work. Discover actionable strategies, personal insights, and scripts that will help you redefine success on your own terms!

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Do you ever feel like you're just faking it in your career, waiting for someone to find out you don’t belong? You’re not alone—Michelle Obama, Sheryl Sandberg, and 90% of women in male-dominated industries have battled imposter syndrome too. In this episode, I break down the Brilliance Paradox, expose the Success Amnesia trap, and give you real, actionable tools to own your expertise and step into your power.

Because, sis—you ea...

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In this powerful episode of We Are Women Unapologetically, host Jessica interviews Mayya Shveygert, a woman who defied expectations, left a prestigious career in science, and followed her heart into the world of meditation and healing.

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1. How Mayya transitioned from a Ph...

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Feeling stuck? Whether it's your career, personal life, or ambitions, that "Groundhog Day" feeling is all too common. In Permission to Get Unstuck, Jessica Cummings dives deep into why women get stuck, the three types of "stuck," and practical, no-BS steps to break free. You don't need permission to redesign your success, but if you were waiting for a sign—this is it.

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Have you ever felt guilty for wanting more in your career? You’re grateful for what you have, but deep down, you know you’re meant for more. In this episode, I walk you through your reinvention roadmap—how to tap into your transferable skills, discover your zone of genius, and create a strategy to get started on a career journey that aligns with your growth and ambition.

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