What if the story holding you back isn't theirs, it’s yours? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Karen Sigalas, whose mission is to help ambitious women become respected, heard, and paid what they're worth. Karen blends science-backed mindset work with practical career strategies to help her clients own their voice, shift internal narratives, and rise confidently into leadership.
Through personal stories of overcoming bias in male-dominated industries and being underestimated due to her appearance, Karen reveals how our internal self-talk often does more damage than external critics.
What You Will Learn:
Why your internal dialogue often holds more power than external criticism.
How to recognize and shift limiting stories you tell yourself.
The difference between external validation and internal self-worth.
How to rewire your brain through gratitude and positive affirmations.
How neuroscience supports mindset work, especially the Reticular Activating System (RAS).
Practical ways to start your day with mindset rituals that boost confidence.
How to stop tying your value to your job title, income, or other people's opinions.
Why self-doubt is normal, and how to respond powerfully when it arises.
Tools to stop internalized oppression from dimming your voice.
How to transform microaggressions and subtle put-downs into moments of clarity and growth.
How to hold confident, non-defensive conversations in response to biased comments.
The importance of being seen, heard, and valued, especially for women of color.
How to lead without waiting for permission, titles, or external authority.
Why fighting harder isn’t the solution, and how reframing your energy can lead to peace and progress.
How gratitude and celebration can fuel forward momentum without burnout.
The long-term career impact of mindset traps and how to avoid them.
How to use personal leadership practices even if you’re not in a formal leadership role.
The power of storytelling to reclaim agency over your professional and personal narrative.
The connection between mindset, visibility, and earning power.
Why celebrating how far you’ve come matters more than obsessing over what’s next.
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