You're not alone. We all have fears and insecurities. But let me tell you a secret: fear doesn't actually have to be something to be afraid of. In this episode, Rosie Zilinskas is joined by high-performance facilitator Kristen Ulmer who shares her experience in exploring how to find the courage to lead with vulnerability and create intimacy with fear. Join us in getting to know fear not as a threat but as a rich resource for seeing oneself and the world anew!...
Dec 09, 2022•44 min•Ep. 37
Your debt is keeping you from financial freedom. If the money you earn all goes to your debt, what then is left for you to keep and grow? In today's episode, Rosie Zilinskas sits down with someone who has the experience and wisdom to help you get rid of your debt. DeShena Woodard is a Registered Nurse turned Financial Freedom Coach and Certified Life Coach. She is also the founder of the website, Extravagantly Broke . After struggling with debt, DeShena paid off $52,000 in just over 2.5 years an...
Dec 02, 2022•47 min•Ep. 36
We spend too much time focused on what our resume looks like and what skills, accolades, and certifications we have. But none of those matter if you don’t have the confidence and self-appreciation that allows you to harness all those skills and talents. Bernadette Boas, executive coach at Ball of Fire Coaching, talks to us about making the shift from skillset to mindset. Bernadette argues that we need to focus more on just being a better person and a better collaborator. She also gives us a coup...
Nov 25, 2022•45 min•Ep. 35
Are you someone who is striving to achieve a work-life balance? Someone who wants to achieve professional success without compromising important relationships? Someone who aims to be fulfilled in both your career and your life? Then this podcast is for you. Today, Carla Reeves discusses what being a hyper-achiever is and how you can achieve a work-life balance! Carla is a trusted advisor that has been coaching entrepreneurs and ambitious leaders by calling out their blind spots, challenging thei...
Nov 18, 2022•48 min•Ep. 34
A lot of employees leave their job because of their boss. Communication is key to a great employee-boss relationship. Employees want to know their purpose and goal for doing their job, so the boss has to make that clear. An effective boss is visible and transparent with all his/her employees. So if you're the boss in your company, make sure that you listen to today's episode. Join Rosie Zilinskas as she talks to human resources expert and executive coach Kate Walker . Kate shares five great tips...
Nov 11, 2022•54 min•Ep. 33
Not many people would define divorce as pretty but today's guest has a different perspective. Marie Mosley is the author of the book called Pretty Divorce , which takes us on a journey through Marie's life, beginning with several significant family losses and her being a teenage mom to surviving a 25-year toxic relationship that ended in divorce. In this episode, she joins Rosie Zilinskas to share her story after the divorce and how she's now able to create the life she wants to live, free from ...
Nov 04, 2022•49 min•Ep. 32
It is a competitive world. But even with our differences, we can foster an inclusive culture where everyone is given opportunities to make an equal contribution. But where do we start? Founder & CEO of CareerAgility LLC, Julia Geisman joins Rosie Zilinskas to discuss the different facets of culture. She talks about the importance of an inclusive mindset in a culture that embraces differences. Julia also shares how empowered women can be agents for change and help promote inclusion and equity...
Oct 28, 2022•38 min•Ep. 30
Deciding to come out or transition can be tough. It takes a lot of courage to finally become who you really are. If you are thinking of taking this significant step in your life, this episode might just offer you the inspiration you need! Join Rosie Zilinskas as she talks to transgender activist, author, internet pioneer, and computer architect Mary Ann Horton . Listen to Mary's story of how she discovered that she was transgender and how coming out changed her life for the better at work and in...
Oct 21, 2022•44 min•Ep. 31
Often bombarded by high levels of pressure, unrealistic expectations, and unwanted comments, women in corporate tend to suffer from imposter syndrome. Their self-esteem is either depleted or completely drained, making them afraid to take risks or chase their goals. To address this unfortunate reality, Clarissa Burt presents her concept of HIGH: living with honesty, integrity, greatness, and honor. Joining Rosie Zilinskas, the Founder and CEO of In The Limelight Media explains how to defeat thoug...
Oct 14, 2022•45 min•Ep. 29
Men and their powerful bravado usually dominate C-suite positions. Women at such levels often hide or completely lose their femininity just to fit in. They become afraid to break through glass ceilings so men can find them acceptable. Ulrike Seminati believes this should not be the case, as the women's perspective brings so much to the table that men cannot. Sitting down with Rosie Zilinskas, she explains how women should stop self-sabotaging and chasing perfectionism to bring authentic value up...
Oct 07, 2022•49 min•Ep. 28
Burnout has been a buzzword in workplaces in recent years. But burnout goes deeper than just exhaustion and disengagement with work. Dr. Sandra Lewis is here to talk about burnout, what it means, and how to prevent it. She is a personal energy strategist who combines research-based strategies with ancient wisdom and turns them into practical strategies we can apply to sustain us in our daily lives. In this episode, she goes in-depth about each individual's deeper motivations and how to access th...
Sep 30, 2022•48 min•Ep. 27
Women are built to be resilient personally and professionally. We can take on challenges in all forms and sizes as we juggle family life and corporate careers. But we are still only human and we have limits. So when is enough really enough? Mercedes Quintana talks about the story behind the article Thee American Mothers, On The Brink published in the New York Times last February 6, 2021 where she shares the challenges of being a Case Manager and a mom in the same room at the same time. She recal...
Sep 23, 2022•39 min•Ep. 26
Graduation is like getting out of a lifelong challenge while stepping into a whole new one. We can choose to brave the waters on our own or we can entrust that future to the capable hands of recruiters. On the other side, it is essential for companies to hire a good fit but sometimes, they just don’t have the time and resources to really get to really look around or get to know prospects. If you are on the lookout for a good recruiter, you don’t have to look any further! Tune in as Casey Hasten ...
Sep 16, 2022•49 min•Ep. 25
Women can be great leaders that lead with empathy and emotion, but they just need to stop holding themselves back. Every woman has that feminine energy. People can combine feelings with how they lead, especially women leaders. Stop limiting yourself to what you see in the industry. Join Rosie Zilinskas as she talks to Carla Howard about letting your feminine energy come through in your leadership. Carla is a Strategic Change Consultant, Professional Speaker, and a Dream Enabler. She helps her cl...
Sep 09, 2022•52 min•Ep. 24
There’s always a silver lining in all the dark clouds we may have experienced. One thing is that the pandemic has also elevated many good things for women in the workplace. There are flexible opportunities available even while being stay-at-home moms. Rosie Zilinskas interviews the founder of Untapped Potential , Candace Freedenberg , about the endless benefits of engineering social change for women. Together, they discuss critical concepts on gender equity, diversity, and work-life balance. Thi...
Sep 02, 2022•57 min•Ep. 23
In a world where first impressions are made in an instant, it is essential that your visual brand is strong, cohesive, and on message. Your image is much more than your headshot. It includes your clothing, your posture, your facial expression, and even your environment. In this episode, Peggy Scott sits with Rosie Zilinskas. Peggy is a master image and presence branding coach, author, and podcaster. She is passionate about having people shine their very best through their presence, extending to ...
Aug 26, 2022•47 min•Ep. 22
More and more, we are seeing how our issues as adult women can be traced back to our experiences during childhood. It is essential to understand why the issues we were dealing with when we were 10 are the same ones we’re encountering at 35. Here to help peel those layers is life coach, therapist, and hypnotherapist Alicia Marcos Birong . Alicia is the founder and owner of Changing the Chatter: Celebrating ChatterGirls and Guided Choices . She is a pioneer in the field of child mindfulness with a...
Aug 19, 2022•53 min•Ep. 21
Most of us, if not all, have been conditioned to take a specific path that was deemed desirable or acceptable. And oftentimes, we succumb to the expectations set by our family, the society we grew up in, or our culture. This is true, especially when choosing careers. If you feel like going to work is a job all on its own, don't miss this episode! Laurie Swanson, Founder of InspiHER Tech, talks about the importance of staying authentic to your true nature and how acknowledging dissatisfaction is ...
Aug 12, 2022•53 min•Ep. 20
With so many things going on and the ever-increasing competition in the workplace, we sometimes forget that we are unique and brilliant, and we have so much that is our own potential to give to the world. It’s time to get rid of our negative self-talk and limiting beliefs and start building a positive self-image and rediscover our inward and outward beauty. Today, Julienne Waters joins Rosie Zilinskas to discuss the importance of self-image in the workplace. Julienne is an image consultant and l...
Aug 05, 2022•37 min•Ep. 19
Teens easily succumb to anxiety and depression, alcohol and drugs, and even bullying. As parents, providing support, helping them prepare for their future, and guiding them will help them avoid being led astray by predators of social problems. Today, certified life coach Michelle Mehta shares some advice if we want to see teens step into the workforce confidently. She also discusses how parents can support teens in preparing for their future. Michelle also opens up about what she went through du...
Jul 29, 2022•43 min•Ep. 18
Creating connections is what drives us in life. The same thing can also be a path to professional success. Join Rosie Zilinskas and her guest, Susan MacConnell , the co-founder of Diversified Sales Solutions . Susan discusses how communication and emotional intelligence can work for you, and how building a network can inspire success. Tune in for great insights from women who make things happen and make your own way to success....
Jul 22, 2022•32 min•Ep. 17
As an entrepreneur, you want to thrive in your business while making time for your family too. In this episode, Stacy Kahan shares her professional journey on setting boundaries for personal and professional growth. She left the corporate world to start her business because she wanted a balance between her work and family life. She shares mistakes running the business and learnings especially when handling people and employees. She lets them fail and experience hardships themselves to be able to...
Jul 15, 2022•33 min•Ep. 16
In these trying times, a lot of people are losing their jobs and that creates fear resulting in a demand for salary increase or looking for other jobs. But our guest, Monica Faberman believes that you should be able to negotiate your true value to the company especially if you feel undervalued based on your compensation and work flexibility. Monica is an HR consultant and thought partner for small to medium-sized businesses. She works with companies to set employee success which builds trust and...
Jul 08, 2022•39 min•Ep. 15
What are important defining principles you need to be aware of as you try to build a successful career? Here to share hers is Somtip Brunner . Somtip is an insurance professional serving ultra-high net worth clientele with over 15 years of experience serving families of significant wealth in real estate, hospitality, and private wealth management. She is the Vice President, Alliant Private Client at Alliant Insurance Services . In this episode, she joins Rosie Zilinskas to detail her journey ste...
Jul 01, 2022•44 min•Ep. 14
Why is being a compassionate leader crucial to the team’s success? Rosie Zilinskas sits with Manjiri Gokhale Joshi , the Founder Director at Maya CARE . Manjiri shares how compassion allows you to identify who to lead. Leaders can waste time and energy leading people who don’t want to be led. That’s why you need to spend some time with your team and figure out their motivation. Why do they do what they do? Going through this process allows you to choose your critical persons, your core talent. W...
Jun 24, 2022•42 min•Ep. 13
Talk of gender equality has been growing throughout the years, but how much of that has translated into practice in the workplace? How are businesses keeping up with the ever-evolving conversation regarding diversity, equality, and inclusion? In this episode, Laurie Battaglia sits down with Rosie Zilinskas to discuss the leadership required to transform the system. Laurie is the CEO of Aligned at Work and creator of the Aligned Leader model to build leaders who understand and embody inclusion in...
Jun 17, 2022•47 min•Ep. 12
A new workforce generation is shaking how businesses tackle culture and career advancement in the workplace. Millennials are unafraid to demand what they deserve and know what they are worth. Here to shed more light on the matter is Krista Scott . Krista currently works as Senior P&C Middle Market Underwriter at The Hartford and is the Vice President for the NAAIA DFW chapter. As a millennial and woman of color, Krista has actively used her voice to advance her career and speak out for cause...
Jun 10, 2022•47 min•Ep. 11
If you're a woman who's just entering the workforce, you will find a myriad of obstacles standing in your way to success. Learn how to speak up for yourself especially in a male-dominant environment. Join Rosie Zilinskas as she talks to Jane Wesman about what holds women back in progressing in their business. Jane is an entrepreneur, marketing expert, and mentor. She is the President of Jane Wesman Public Relations . When things get too hectic, learn how to break things down and surround yoursel...
May 20, 2022•30 min•Ep. 10
If there's one thing that you need to take away from this episode, it's overcoming adversity. The world is full of people with different beliefs, and they will try to bring you down, exclude you, and tease you so you need to be prepared to overcome that. If you can do that, you'll be able to teach the next generation of people the correct values. Join Rosie Zilinskas as she talks to Kim Pipkin about overcoming adversity to climb the ladder to success. Kim is an expert in sales and marketing. She...
May 20, 2022•38 min•Ep. 9
Women, in any industry they’re in, tend to underestimate their skills and downplay their successes. Most often than not, we refuse to acknowledge that we have what it takes to fulfill our dreams. Barbara Rozgonyi of CoryWest Media believes that self-promotion is nothing to be ashamed of. She joins Rosie Zilinskas in today’s episode to talk about the characteristics and core values women in corporate need to advance in their careers. Tune in as Barbara and Rosie tackle why recognizing your worth ...
May 20, 2022•37 min•Ep. 8
