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The Confidence Lounge: Where Ambitious Women Come to Build Career Confidence

Elyse Conroywww.soulmakeup.com
Welcome to The Confidence Lounge - your go-to podcast for building career confidence, tips to elevate your leadership, and how-to’s to achieve executive & entrepreneurial success. Created by Elyse Conroy, a former Fortune 500 Beauty Industry Executive turned Confidence Coach & Career Advocate, here to help you confidently navigate your professional journey and step into your power as a leader. New episodes drop every Monday, filled with real talk, actionable advice & powerful guest interviews to help you thrive as you level up. Subscribe now and let’s start creating success together.
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Episodes

The Career Audit That Helped Me Create My Dream Life (And Can Do the Same for You)

The Career Audit That Changed Everything for Me ( not to mention got me everything I wanted in my life ). I had no idea I was going to get everything I wanted this year. But I did. Not by chance - but by choice. And it started with one powerful tool: my Career Audit. In this episode, I’m sharing the exact process I used to radically shift my work, my confidence, and my future. A Career Audit isn’t just a reflection exercise - it’s a recalibration. It’s how I got clear on what I actually wanted, ...

Jul 14, 202545 min

Unlearning Self-Doubt & Building Confidence That Lasts with Dr. Kasi Lacey

Let’s talk about self-doubt. Not the kind that whispers “Can I really do this?” before a big moment. I’m talking about the chronic kind. The kind that lives quietly in the bodies of high-achieving women. Women who look confident on paper but are constantly questioning their value, second-guessing their decisions, or walking through their day feeling like one wrong move might expose them. Here’s the truth: Over 75% of executive-level women report experiencing imposter syndrome. Let that sink in. ...

Jul 01, 202538 min

The Hidden Burnout Cycle of Ambitious, High-Achieving Women (And How to Break It) w/Ellyn Schinke

If you’re ambitious, driven, and juggling more than most while feeling like you need 100 naps to cure your exhaustion, this episode is for you. Because burnout doesn’t always look like collapse. Sometimes it looks like showing up, smiling, checking the boxes while secretly running on fumes. In our 4th episode of the special edition LIFE Podcast series, we’re pulling back the curtain on why so many ambitious, high-achieving women burnout & how to break free of this toxic cycle. I’m joined by ...

Jun 23, 202554 min

Why We Stress Eat After a Bad Day at Work & How to Confidently Regain Control Over Food w/ Amber Abila

Welcome back to LIFE — a special edition podcast series inside The Confidence Lounge , where we get real about the things ambitious women are told to leave at the office door. The messy human stuff we’re expected to hide while showing up with a smile, a blowout, and a perfectly color-coded calendar. In Episode 3, we’re digging into something so many women silently struggle with: Why we stress eat after a bad day at work and how to confidently take back control around food. I’m joined by Amber Ab...

Jun 16, 202539 min

Confidently Thriving After Divorce: How Successful Women Reclaim Confidence, Self-Worth, and Their Edge at Work w/Julie Danielson

Welcome back to LIFE — a special edition podcast seriesinside The Confidence Lounge where we get real about the things we’re not supposed to bring to work. You know…heartbreak, grief, shame, self-doubt - the messyhuman stuff that ambitious women are expected to hide while still showing up everyday with a smile. This is Episode 2, and we’re diving into a conversationI’ve never had on the show before…but it’s long overdue. After coaching hundreds of high-achieving women, one truth stands out: Divo...

Jun 09, 202537 min

How to Stay Strong in Business When Life Falls Apart

Welcome to LIFE — a special edition 5-part podcast series I created to get real about the things we’re not supposed to bring to work but always carry with us. I'm talking: Grief. Divorce. Burnout. Stress eating. Self-doubt. These are the silent weights we hide and are very often the things holding us back from advancing at work or showing up fully in life. This series is a space for the messy, unfiltered moments behind success. Because life doesn’t pause when you are navigating a struggle moment...

Jun 02, 20251 hr 2 min

The Truth About Imposter Syndrome (and how to finally beat it…)

Ever feel like you’re one mistake away from being “found out”? Like somehow, you’ve fooled everyone into thinking you’re smarter, more capable, or more confident than you actually are? If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Because today, I’m pulling back the curtain on something way too many high-achieving women silently struggle with & that is, Imposter Syndrome. What’s Covered in This Episode: The real reason high-achieving women secretly struggle with self-doubt even when they...

May 26, 202531 min

The Most Underrated Success Hack I Swear By

Something transformational happened at an event I hosted over the weekend and I couldn’t not talk about it. What unfolded in that room was nothing short of remarkable. I witnessed women’s confidence and success expand right before my eyes — all because of one bold move they made. And I’m breaking this underrated success hack down for you in today’s episode. Inside this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on: The success shortcut no one talks about What went down behind the scenes at the event ...

May 19, 202525 min

From Anxious to Confident: 3 Tips To Help You Network Like A Pro (Even If You Hate It)

You’ve heard it before - your network is your net worth. But what if the thought of networking makes you want to hide behind your phone or run for the exit? Today, I’m sharing 3 powerful tips to help you walk into any room with confidence, connect with intention, and actually enjoy the process (yes, it’s possible!). Plus, I’m breaking down the top 5 mistakes women make when networking and how to avoid them. Hit play to learn how to: ✅ Set a powerful energy intention so you show up magnetic &...

May 12, 202532 min

Navigating IVF & Infertility While Holding It All Together at Work (What No One Talks About When You're a Career Woman Trying to Conceive) w/Kristin Dillensnyder

Special Edition Episode: Navigating IVF While Holding It All Together at Work Mother’s Day can be a tender time for women quietly navigating the IVF journey while juggling demanding careers. It’s a season where ambition and motherhood can feel worlds apart and yet, so many women are holding it all together while their hearts are breaking behind the scenes. This special edition episode was created because I know how much your career can suffer when you’re silently struggling with infertility and ...

May 09, 202546 min

5 Things Women with Executive Presence DON'T Do

Let me ask you something: Have you ever had the title but still felt like people weren’t really seeing you as a leader? Like you had to prove yourself again and again, even though your résumé speaks for itself? You’re not alone. This episode was inspired by a conversation in session with one of my powerhouse C Suite clients who told me point-blank: “I don’t think I have executive presence.” Even with the job title at the top of the org chart, she still felt like something was missing. Because ex...

May 05, 202530 min

The Truth About Becoming A Manager: What No One Tells You w/Leadership Coach Kim Nicol

Nobody really prepares you for what it’s like to become a manager - the emotional shifts, the pressure to perform, the unspoken expectations. In this powerful conversation, I am interviewing life & leadership coach Kim Nicol to uncover what it actually takes to rise in your career and lead with confidence. We dive into: 💼 Why support is essential as you move into management 🧠 How to handle imposter syndrome (without spiraling) 🔥 The truth about hard conversations and how to have them with...

Apr 28, 202542 min

Why Overthinking and Perfectionism Are Destroying Your Confidence (and what to do about it...)

Today, we’re switching things up inside of the The Confidence Lounge and I’m letting you hear me on the other side of the mic. I had the best time being interviewed by my girl Michelle Gauthier on her amazing podcast, The Overwhelmed Working Woman Podcast — and the convo was so powerful, I had to bring it here too. If you’ve ever felt stuck in overthinking, trapped in perfectionism, or spiraling in self-doubt — this one's for you. Michelle could not have picked a better name for our episode: “Wh...

Apr 21, 202537 min

How to Make Confident Decisions in 5 Minutes or Less

If making decisions feels draining, scary, or like you need to consult 3 friends and a spreadsheet…this episode is for you. 📊 We as women make upwards of 35,000 decisions per day. 😵‍💫 And those of us stuck in our heads overthink 1 in 5 of them. That’s 7,000 decisions a day wasted on overthinking. It’s exhausting. And it’s keeping you stuck. But it doesn’t have to be this way. What if you never second-guessed yourself again? What if every decision (big or small) felt clean, clear, and grounded...

Apr 17, 202547 min

The Courage To Pivot: How To Reinvent Your Career After Years Of Executive Success w/Jackie de Crinis

So many women come to me saying things like: “I know I need a change…but I’ve worked too hard to get here.” or “I’ve built this career, this title, this lifestyle - how could I possibly walk away?” If that’s you, this episode is your permission slip. Jackie de Crinis spent decades at the top as executive in the entertainment industry, making lots of $$$, flying first class, living the dream by every external standard. And then…she walked away from it ALL. Not because she failed, but because she ...

Apr 14, 202544 min

Stuck in an Overthinking Spiral? Here’s How to Stop...

Have you ever spent hours, days even years agonizing over adecision, only to second-guess yourself the second after you make it? 👉 You keep asking for advice, hoping someone else will tell you the “right” thing to do. 👉You scroll social media, looking for a sign. 👉 You Google things like “how to know if I made the right decision” or “how to trust myself more.” You call it researching or being thoughtful . But deep down, you know it’s spiraling. (PS: If you know this is you and you want to lea...

Apr 07, 202537 min

The Secret to Speaking with Confidence (Even When You’re Terrified) with/Jen Oliver

Have you ever felt your heart race, your palms sweat, and your mind go blank right before speaking? Whether it’s a big presentation at work, a nerve-wracking job interview, or even the dream of standing on a TEDx stage - the fear of public speaking is real. In fact, one study found that up to 80% of women report feeling nervous or uncomfortable speaking in front of others, especially in high-stakes environments like boardrooms, interviews, or public presentations. Today, we’re diving into how to...

Mar 31, 202548 min

The #1 Skill You Need to Build for a Career (and Life) You Love

Confidence gets the credit - but this is the skill that actually changes everything. It’s the skill that helps you ask for the raise (and get it). It’s the skill that makes quitting a soul-draining job feel empowering instead of terrifying. It’s the skill that turns self-doubt into unshakable self-trust. Without it? You stay stuck. Overthinking. Hesitating. Playing small. But when you build this skill? 🔥 You walk into any room knowing you deserve to be there. 🔥 You advocate for yourself—withou...

Mar 24, 202533 min

Why Courage Comes Before Confidence

What if the only thing standing between you and the career you want is just 30 seconds of courage? In this episode I’m diving into one of the biggest misconceptions I see women making: waiting to feel confident before making a career move . Here’s the truth: Confidence doesn’t come first — courage does. I’m sharing personal stories and real-life examples that prove why courage is the key to unlocking everything you’ve ever wanted in your career. Whether it’s speaking up in a meeting, asking for ...

Mar 17, 202523 min

The Overwhelmed Working Woman’s Guide to Getting Her Life Back w/ Michelle Gauthier

If you’re an accomplished, hardworking woman who feels like you're juggling a million things but barely keeping it together—this episode is for you. Today, we’re talking to Michelle Gauthier , the life coach & overwhelm expert who turns chaos into calm . She’s helped hundreds of overwhelmed women reclaim their time, set boundaries like a boss, and actually enjoy their lives again. As the host of The Overwhelmed Working Woman podcast, she knows exactly where high-achieving women go wrong when...

Mar 14, 202535 min

The #1 Thing Blocking You From Making Your Next Career Move

What’s really holding you back from making that next bigcareer move? Is it a lack of experience? The wrong timing? Or is it something deeper—something that’s silently blocking your progress? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a game-changing training I did on LinkedIn, where I dive into the #1 thing I see blockingwomen from making powerful career moves In this training, we’re diving deep into: ⚡What this block really is and why it’s dangerous to let it control your career decisions. ⚡The top 3 obst...

Mar 10, 202532 min

A Pep Talk To Own Your Power: The International Women’s Day Message You Need

🔥 LADIES, LISTEN UP! 🔥 Life isn’t just about the highs. It’s about how you handle the lows. And if you’re waiting for the perfect moment to step into your power— this is your wake-up call. 🚨 Last year, I went from hosting my first-ever booth in a broken-down Babies “R” Us (seriously—mold, ripped floors, busted lights 😵‍💫) to standing on stage at an LA Magazine event honoring Kris Jenner — in ONE WEEK. Why? Because I DECIDED to show up, own my energy, and make magic happen. 💥 Your success i...

Mar 08, 202521 min

My Exclusive 4-Step Framework to Build Career Confidence FAST

Have you ever felt stuck in your career—unsure of your next move, overthinking every decision, or doubting whether you’re really cut out for more? This March, we are MAKING MASSIVE CAREER MOVES together, and the first step to making bold, strategic moves is building the confidence to own your next level. For the first time ever, I’m revealing my exclusive 4-step Career Confidence Framework —the exact system I’ve been using with my executive coaching clients and in my workshops + speaking engagem...

Mar 03, 202522 min

Who Are You Without Your Job?

Have you ever wondered "how do I not define who I am by what I do?" Someone asked this exact question on Instagram. I shared my video response to her on LinkedIn & this has been viewed now over 350,000 times. This showed me there is a dire need to get women support to stop linking your identity with your job title because when we do, our confidence and self worth can take a huge hit. Your job is what you do—it was never supposed to be who you are. But when you’ve spent years climbing the lad...

Feb 24, 202528 min

The Real Reasons You Aren’t Getting Hired (and what to do about it…)

🚨Let's have an open and loving conversation to reveal the real reason you aren't getting hired 🚨 If you've been doing all of the things like: sending out your perfectly crafted resume, updating your LinkedIn while landing interviews only to be told "we have gone in another direction"—this episode is for YOU. 🎙️ After working with 100s of women, I’ve found that when someone is struggling to get hired, it all comes down to 7 specific reasons (and guess what? It’s not about your resume). 🔥 Here...

Feb 17, 202533 min

What To Do When Your Career Looks Good But Feels Bad...

You’ve got the title, the salary, the LinkedIn-worthy resume… so why does your career feel so wrong? 😩 If you’re dreading Mondays, feeling trapped by “golden handcuffs,” or questioning if you can really do this for another 5, 10, or 20 years—this episode is for YOU. Inside this episode, we’re diving into: 💡 Red flags that signal your career is draining you (even if it looks great on paper) 📊 The real reason high-achieving women stay stuck in jobs they hate (hint - it is 3 specific fears you n...

Feb 10, 202526 min

Using ChatGPT To Hack Your Career Growth

Love it or hate it, AI is here to stay —and if you know how to use it right, it can be your secret weapon for career success. Let’s be real: Most people aren’t leveraging AI because they don’t know how. They get stuck in: ❌ Overwhelm ❌ Confusion ❌ Fear of doing it “wrong” But here’s the thing—AI isn’t here to replace you. It’s here to support you. It’s a success tool that can help you: ✨ Make big career moves feel simple ✨ See the future version of you and start showing up as her today ✨ Give yo...

Feb 03, 202520 min

10 Habits Women With High Career Confidence Do Daily

Have you ever wondered what sets confident, successful women apart in their careers? Let me share a secret: it all comes down to the habits you do daily. Career confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build through intentional thoughts and actions every single day. And today, you’re getting the insider scoop on the 10 micro habits that successful women swear by. These habits don’t just boost confidence—they’ll transform your career, your energy, and your entire vibe. This ...

Jan 27, 202553 min

What exactly is career confidence & why is this feeling VITAL to your success?

Are you tired of feeling stuck, doubting your abilities, or hesitating to go after the career and life you truly want? 85% of women struggle with career confidence & I don't want you to be a part of that statistic. Lacking career confidence will always cost you success, money, time and energy which is NOT what I want for you. So let's get ahead of this. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the concept of career confidence—what it is, why it matters, and how it can transform your life from...

Jan 21, 202551 min

Help for LA Wildfire Victims

This week’s episode was supposed to be about the 10 Habits of Women with High Career Confidence —but right now, everything has shifted. As a 20+ year LA resident, I’ve watched friends, clients, and neighbors lose everything—their homes, businesses, and sense of stability. The devastation is unimaginable, and for so many, the question is: What do we do now? In this episode, I’m sharing my personal experience of being evacuated in past LA wildfires and getting very real about what it has been like...

Jan 11, 202546 min
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