In this episode, Joyel Crawford busts the myth that CPAs are dull by chatting with Jim DiBella, a dynamic CPA and business advisor who brings personality and purpose to accounting. They dive into financial fears, the reality of entrepreneurship, and how a strong relationship with a CPA can make or break your business success. Jim DiBella is a licensed CPA and the founder of DiBella CPA, a firm that helps individuals and entrepreneurs manage their finances with clarity and confidence. Learn more ...
Jun 24, 2025•33 min
In this heartfelt and candid episode of Career View Mirror® , host Joyel Crawford sits down with Elizabeth Miller, founder of Happy Healthy Caregiver, to explore her inspiring journey from a corporate IT career to becoming a full-time entrepreneur and caregiver advocate. Elizabeth shares how caregiving has shaped her career pivots—from job sharing to substitute teaching to building a thriving business that supports family caregivers across the country. Tune in to hear Elizabeth’s powerful story ...
Jun 18, 2025•29 min
In this episode of Career View Mirror®, Joyel Crawford interviews Roman Zakovsky, a world-class leadership coach who helps elite professionals strengthen client relationships and achieve their business goals. They discuss the transition from law to leadership, the power of executive coaching, and what truly drives top performers. Roman Zakovsky is a leadership coach endorsed by Marshall Goldsmith and known for guiding senior leaders, especially in top-tier law firms, through relationship-buildin...
May 16, 2025•39 min
In this uplifting episode, Joyel Crawford reconnects with returning guest Lisa Bien to explore how embracing the power of positivity — especially during adversity — can transform not only our lives, but our leadership. Lisa shares how her own story of loss and reinvention became the foundation for her mission to help others rise stronger. Lisa Bien is a speaker, author, Temple University professor, and TV host known for her signature message on resilience and realness. Learn more about her work ...
May 02, 2025•35 min
In this solo episode, host Joyel Crawford dives into one of the biggest challenges professionals face today: burnout . If you're feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck in a never-ending cycle of stress, this episode is for you. Joyel shares how to recognize burnout, what causes it, and—most importantly—practical strategies to prevent it. You’ll walk away with actionable steps to set boundaries, protect your energy, and reclaim your work-life balance. Resources Mentioned: Show Your Ask: Using Y...
Apr 04, 2025•29 min
In this episode of Career View Mirror® , host Joyel Crawford sits down with April Adams, a Relationship Clarity Consultant who helps powerful millennial and Gen X women achieve emotional mastery and peace on autopilot. April shares her transformational journey from spa manager to a leading expert in emotional healing and subconscious reprogramming. Together, they discuss how subconscious blocks impact relationships, career growth, and overall well-being—and most importantly, how to break free fr...
Mar 21, 2025•34 min
In this episode of Career View Mirror® , host Joyel Crawford sits down with Tim Harrison , a former Division 1 basketball player turned leadership coach and nonprofit founder. Tim shares his unconventional journey from strategy consulting to creating the Enjoyable Pain of Growth Academy (EPOG Academy) , a nonprofit that empowers students in under-resourced communities. He discusses his work in AI-powered coaching , the importance of personal development, and how he helps professionals and studen...
Mar 14, 2025•40 min
In this episode of Career View Mirror®, host Joyel Crawford sits down with Soha Al-Jurf, a singer, voice expert, and resilience coach, to discuss the power of finding one's voice in the workplace. They explore how vocal confidence translates into leadership, resilience, and empowerment—especially in a time when our voices are more needed than ever. Soha Al-Jurf is a professional singer, voice expert, and resilience coach who helps individuals find their authentic voice and confidence. She has de...
Feb 28, 2025•33 min
In this episode of Career View Mirror®, host Joyel Crawford sits down with Laurie Ruettimann, celebrated workplace expert, author, and consultant, to explore the evolving world of workplace culture. Laurie shares candid insights into the world of HR, discusses her take on the future of work and offers actionable advice for organizations and professionals at any stage in their career. Summary of Guest Experience Laurie Ruettimann is a sought-after workplace expert, author of Betting on You, and a...
Jan 31, 2025•27 min•Ep. 38
In this episode of Career View Mirror®, Joyel Crawford explores wellness strategies with Shayna Melissa Stockman, focusing on how to reclaim your life and enhance your wellness journey. Shayna Melissa Stockman- The Autoimmune Expert™️ and World Wellness Expert ™️ is an award-winning international bestselling author, wellness advocate, and speaker. She shares transformative insights on reclaiming health and life balance.* Resources mentioned: -Information on the programs Shayna offers: https://wo...
Jan 13, 2025•37 min
In this episode of Career View Mirror®, host Joyel Crawford dives into the art of navigating workplace pushback with career strategist and founder of Fire Memos, Octavia Goredema. Octavia shares powerful insights on advocating for your worth, overcoming resistance when asking for a promotion, and turning invisible work into tangible success. With her practical advice and inspiring story, this episode is a must-listen for professionals ready to accelerate their careers. About Octavia Goredema: Oc...
Dec 16, 2024•37 min
In this episode of Career View Mirror®, host Joyel Crawford sits down with Tonya Ladipo, a licensed clinical social worker and CEO of The Ladipo Group, to explore the topic 'Beyond Niceness: Fostering Genuine Psychological Safety in the Workplace.' Together, they unpack what psychological safety truly means and how leaders can create environments where employees feel empowered to thrive. Tonya Ladipo, LCSW, is a renowned expert in workplace psychological safety, emotional intelligence, and equit...
Dec 09, 2024•35 min
Summary of episode topic: In this solo episode of Career View Mirror®, host Joyel Crawford dives into a pressing challenge many leaders face today—navigating burnout among teams during tough times like layoffs. Drawing inspiration from her recent Black Enterprise column, Joyel shares actionable strategies for empathetic leadership, recognizing burnout, and supporting team well-being. Summary of guest experience: In this episode, Joyel Crawford, award-winning career coach, speaker, and best-selli...
Nov 25, 2024•11 min
Discover how the concept of "Keenagers" is revolutionizing our understanding of aging and careers. Dr. Corinne Auman shares insights on her career journey as a gerontologist, techniques for overcoming ageism, and the secret to embracing the potential of our extended lifespans. Dr. Corinne Auman is the founder of Choice Care Navigators, author of the bestselling book "Keenagers," and an expert in family caregiving and aging. Contact her on her website. Resources mentioned: - "Keenagers" by Dr. Co...
Nov 04, 2024•35 min
In this episode, host Joyel Crawford interviews Grammy-nominated musician and composer Cheryl Engelhardt, whose career spans multiple genres, including New Age and Classical Crossover. Cheryl shares how she has created music for commercials, films, meditation apps, and social justice choirs, along with releasing her own pop records. She discusses the creative experiences that fuel her compositions, whether traveling across the country or composing in a serene French mountaintop setting. Cheryl a...
Oct 14, 2024•37 min
Welcome back to Career View Mirror®! In this exciting return episode, host Joyel Crawford dives into the power of self-advocacy, the importance of resilience in career development, and the value of continuous learning. After a two-year hiatus, Joyel shares fresh insights and introduces a new solo episode format to provide even more value to listeners. Joyel Crawford is an international TEDx Speaker, Certified Professional Career Coach, and the CEO of Crawford Leadership Strategies. Her TEDx talk...
Oct 01, 2024•10 min
Join host, Joyel Crawford, as she looks into the career view mirror with Lois Creamer- speaker and Author of “Book More Business: Make Money Speaking” and “The Speaker Author: Sell More Books and Book More Speeches.” Lois shares insights on the career of being a professional speaker and reveals secrets on how you can make money in the speaking industry. To learn more about Lois Creamer and to book more business visit: https://www.bookmorebusiness.com/ Join her Mondays on Clubhouse from 6pm-8pm C...
Dec 09, 2022•31 min
Join Career View Mirror host, Joyel Crawford, as she looks into the career view mirror with Human Resources Professional/Published Author/ Speaker/Performer/Gargoyle Lover- Andrea Mower-where they discuss how to build a career in Human Resources, demystify being PC in the workplace and how gargoyles are more like us than we think. For more information on Andrea’s book please visit: https://www.amazon.com/Boss-Hunky-Adventures-Out-Work-ebook/dp/B09FH138PD...
Nov 25, 2022•25 min
Join Career View Mirror host, Joyel Crawford, as she looks into the career view mirror with guest Susan Combs-bestselling author and CEO of Combs & Co where they discuss the importance of boundaries, self-care, lessons of loss, and tips on how to work while grieving. To learn more about Susan and her business visit: https://combsandco.com/about/ To purchase her bestselling book visit: https://www.pancakesforroger.com/...
Nov 11, 2022•32 min
Join Career View Mirror host, Joyel Crawford, as she looks into the career view mirror with guest The Career Fixer- Dawid Wiacek- where they discuss the power of empathy, surviving the Great Resignation and Quiet Quitting, and tips on avoiding burnout to fix your career. To learn more about Dawid and his services at Career Fixer: http://www.davidthefixer.com
Oct 21, 2022•29 min
Join host Joyel Crawford as she looks in the Career View Mirror® with her guest: Rick Gillis. Author of the book, Leveling the Paying Field, Rick shares insights on how knowing your accomplishments can help you advocate for your paycheck and your career. For more information on Rick and his book "Leveling The Paying Field", visit: https://rickgillis.com/
May 06, 2022•26 min
Join host Joyel Crawford as she looks in the Career View Mirror® with her guest: Laura Swanson. Laura shares insights on how she infuses media and art to connect her audiences and create change within her community as an independent documentary filmmaker, activist, and speaker. Here are some resources to learn more about Laura Swanson and get involved with one of her projects: www.creativeembersnonprofit.org www.breakthechainfilm.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraeswanson/...
Apr 08, 2022•22 min
Join host, Joyel Crawford, as she looks into the Career View Mirror® with guest Kelly Meerbott- CEO of You: Loud and Clear. She shares insights on how her career as a Fortune 500 business and executive leadership coach started with a very short phone call and life altering event.
Mar 04, 2022•17 min
Join host, Joyel Crawford, as she looks into the Career View Mirror® with guest Dr. Helen Richardson. She shares insights on how she was called to a career helping others understand their relationship to work. She also shares numerous tips on how we can improve our relationship with work and so much more. To learn more about Dr. Richardson and her work, visit her website: https://careerc.com/ For more information on Joyel’s bestselling book Show Your Ask visit: https://amzn.to/2YvZmCR...
Feb 08, 2022•34 min
Join host, Joyel Crawford, as she looks into the Career View Mirror® with guest Tiffany Dufu, Women’s Leadership Evangelist and Founder and CEO of The Cru. Tiffany shares insights on how she designed her purpose driven career, life and leadership gems, and steps to rewriting the job description of your life. For more information about Tiffany Dufu visit: https://tiffanydufu.com/ For more information about The Cru, visit: https://www.thecru.com/ For more information on Joyel’s book Show Your Ask ...
Jan 14, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Join host, Joyel Crawford, as she looks into the Career View Mirror® with guest Renee Sterling where they discuss her compelling career story. Learn how intellectual curiosity, following the leader and not the brand and living courageously impacted Renee’s career in Banking and Regulatory Reporting. To listen and subscribe to Renee and Rondette’s podcast Race2Rise visit: https://linktr.ee/Race2RisePodcast To get Joyel’s Best Selling Book “Show Your Ask” visit: https://amzn.to/2YvZmCR...
Dec 10, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Join Career View Mirror host, Joyel Crawford, as she looks into the career view mirror with guest Dr. Fiona Jamison where they discuss her compelling career path in research and analytics. Learn how taking risks and making a fateful phone call positively impacted Fiona’s career as the CEO of Spring International. To learn more about Spring International visit: https://www.springitl.com/ To get Joyel’s Best Selling Book “Show Your Ask” visit: https://amzn.to/2YvZmCR...
Nov 19, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Join Career View Mirror host, Joyel Crawford, as she looks into the career view mirror with guest President Connie Book where they discuss so many leadership gems. Tune in to learn more about how saying three very special words in the morning and the power of raising a hand positively impacted Dr. Book's career as the President of Elon University. For more information about Elon University visit: https://www.elon.edu/ For more information about Joyel’s Bestselling Book – “Show Your Ask”: visit: ...
Nov 12, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Join Career View Mirror host, Joyel Crawford, as she looks into the career view mirror with guest Gregory Jerome where they discover how resilience and the power of asking questions have greatly impacted Gregory's career as a Principle at Gregory Jerome Image Consulting. For more information about Gregory Jerome Image Consulting and to book your FREE 30-minute Image Consultation, visit: www.gregoryjeromeimageconsulting.com
Nov 05, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Podcast Notes for Episode 17- Christine Ramsey Join Career View Mirror host, Joyel Crawford, as she looks into the career view mirror with guest Christine Ramsey where they discover how doing the tough self work and leveraging transferable skills have impacted Christine's career as the Chief Life Empowerment Coach at Ignite Inclusion. For more information about Christine’s Coaching Practice visit: www.igniteinclusion.com If you want to add a Truly Human Notice in your email signature to your co-...
Oct 08, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 17
