Career Contessa

Meet Dr. Leah Sheppard a researcher at Washington State University who’s recent work found that attractive businesswomen are thought by supervisors, colleagues, and employees alike to be less trustworthy and more expendable. This phenomenon has been deemed the “Femme Fatale Effect” — a term usually reserved for a seductive, yet manipulative, woman (Think Angelina Jolie in Mr. & Mrs. Smith.) Put another way, women cannot catch a break.  In this episode, we’ll discuss why this gender stereotype and bias exist and what you can do about it. And, to add insult to injury, Dr. Leah will explain why the workplace treats conflict among women differently and how you can address that imbalance as well. Show notes CareerContessa.com NewsletterCareer Contessa email address: info@careercontessa.com Career Contessa InstagramThe Femails Podcast Instagram Dr. Leah SheppardSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet  Heather Monahan, a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and podcast host focused on confidence including how to build more of it, what myths surround it, and how to recognize the triggers that knock you off your confidence game. How do you play big when self-doubt and a mean inner critic have drained your confidence? Heather will be answering that and more with actionable advice you can try today.  By the end of this episode, you’ll learn how to draw and uphold strong boundaries, the practice Heather swears by to increase your confidence in the next 30 days, and how to boost your confidence in an authentic and dynamic way. Show notes CareerContessa.comCareer Contessa InstagramThe Femails Podcast Instagram HeatherMonahan.comConfidence Creator Creating Confidence PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Tess Vigeland, author of Leap: Leaving a Job with No Plan B to Find the Career and Life You Really Want, who discusses what really happens when you leave a high-status job without the next steps lined up. Tess doesn’t hold back as she discusses what pushed her to leave her job at Public Radio’s Marketplace, the emptional rabbit hols she went down months after, how she landed a book deal, and the warning signs that might mean it’s time to quit your job. Additionally, Tess and I discuss our society’s attachment to our job titles and why asking, “What do you do?” should be removed from conversation starters from now on. Show notes CareerContessa.comCareer Contessa InstagramThe Femails Podcast Instagram LeapSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Bola Sokunbi the founder of Clever Girl Finance as well as the author of a newly released book by that same name. Bola’s a financial force but her story didn’t start like that. Today, her site gives financial advice and teaches financial literacy to millions of women each year, but less than a few years ago, Bola was making $54,000 a year and working toward a goal to become debt-free—and save more than $100,000. Spoiler alert she hit that goal and she’s sharing how she did it plus, I’m asking her some popular money questions like how much should you have in your emergency fund, which debt should you pay down first, and how can you invest when you don’t have a lot of extra income. Show notes CareerContessa.comCareer Contessa InstagramThe Femails Podcast Instagram Clever Girl Finance Website Clever Girl Finance 29 Side Hustles That Actually WorkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Annabel Chang, Vice President Bay Area for Alaska Airlines, and a woman who’s had a winding career path including law school, a tech startup and now at the 5th largest U.S. airline. Annabel’s career has included some tough questions that many of us do and will face in our careers like, “What do I want to do next?” and “I want more but I’m not sure how to get there.”  Walking away from a prestigious job in the search for something new while not letting your confidence take a major hit was just the tip of the courageous iceberg that Annabel navigated. The episode will also explore why asking questions can build confidence, how Annabel landed her job via LinkedIn, the importance of elevator pitches, and how to act in the first 100 days of a job. Show Notes: CareerContessa.comCareer Contessa InstagramThe Femails Podcast InstagramAnnabel Chang BragSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet  Marah Lidey + Naomi Hirabayashi, the founders of Shine, a digital self-care platform that gives you access to a daily motivational text, community, articles, and more. Marah and Naomi started Shine with the promise to offer users the same support they found in each other as friends and to help you feel more seen, heard, and represented in the world of self-care. And just a few years later with millions of users, they’ve definitely kept their promise. But we didn’t bring them on the show to only talk about business—we want to know how the busy founders manage their own highs and lows and how they apply their self-care learnings to their lives, families, and work culture. Plus, Caileen and Lauren will be answering tough questions at the end of the show starting with job burnout and the last time Lauren left her comfort zone. Show Notes: CareerContessa.comCareer Contessa InstagramThe Femails Podcast InstagramShine TextSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Veronica Rueckert,  former host at Wisconsin Public Radio, trained opera singer, and communications coach. She’s also the new author of Outspoken: Why Women’s Voices Get Silenced. Veronica’s research led to some pretty sobering facts and some you might not be shocked by like the fact that women’s voices aren’t being heard—at work, at home, in public, and in every facet of their lives. In this episode, you’ll learn how to recognize the value of your voices and tap into your inherent power, potential, and capacity for self-expression. We’ll also discuss how to address people who interrupt you, pitching ideas to your boss, and contrary to popular belief, why it’s totally ok to change your voice. Show Notes: CareerContessa.comCareer Contessa InstagramThe Femails Podcast InstagramOutspokenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Christopher Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator who translated those tactics into modern-day negotiation training. He’s also the best-selling author of Never Split The Difference. Negotiations are a challenging part of our daily lives from salary talks and job offers to client projects and even within our family, but Chris shares some incredible tactics you haven’t heard a hundred times already. We’ll discuss why “yes” is bad, the three types of negotiators, how to get what you want by exploring strategies other than splitting the difference, and so much more. Show Notes: CareerContessa.comCareer Contessa InstagramThe Femails Podcast InstagramNever Split The Difference  Newsletter: Text 22828 and send message “fbiempathy” to provide your emailSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Eleanor Beaton, an internationally-recognized expert in women’s leadership and an advisor to growth-oriented women entrepreneurs. Through her experience working with female leaders at all stages of their careers, Eleanor has seen it all and, specifically, she’s seen what it takes to break free from indecisiveness. Making and sticking with your decisions can be hard so that’s exactly what we’ll be covering in today’s episode including analysis paralysis,  self-doubt, and even an exercise you can do to determine how to pivot in your career. Show Notes: CareerContessa.comCareer Contessa InstagramThe Femails Podcast InstagramFierce Feminine Leadership Podcast Eleanor Beaton WebsiteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet  Dr. Robin Berzin a functional medicine doctor and the founder of Parsley Health. Dr. Robin founded the company in 2015 because she saw a flaw in the American medical system, which primarily focuses on prescriptions and procedures, not preventative care. About 90% of diseases are related to social determinants–your environment and your behavior. At Parsley, Dr. Robin’s team of traditionally trained doctors work with members, who pay a monthly subscription fee of $150 to understand what is going on in their lives that might be impacting their health. And as Dr. Robin shares in this episode, your health is all about how you feel—not how you look so you really need to listen to your body. We’ll also cover how Dr. Robin fundraised while 9 months pregnant, hormones, sleep, the physical Parsley clinics like the new one that just opened in LA, and so much more. Plus, you can save $400 when you join Parsley’s West Hollywood location with promo code LAFM. Links below!   CareerContessa.comCareer Contessa InstagramThe Femails Podcast Instagram Parsley HealthGet $400 off your West Hollywood Parsley Member with code LAFM  for a limited time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.