BEYOND BARRIERS PODCAST

Did you know that, despite accounting for over half of the college-educated workforce, women in the United States made up only 29% of those employed in science and engineering (or STEM) roles?...

Are you someone who doesn’t have any mentors and has no idea where to find one? OR ... are you someone who knows the right people but don’t know how to ask?

In this episode, we will...

Did you know that according to several research studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. So, that means, as Jerry Seinfeld famously said, “...if...

Company culture isn’t about what you say, it’s about what you do –the standards you uphold, the values you live by, and how you treat each other even when no one is watching.

In...

When was the last time you asked yourself: What do I really want?

Perhaps you’ve been so busy taking care of responsibilities and serving others that you haven’t stopped to check in...

Do you know what it takes to land a job at the biggest and best organizations in the world? Do you have the skills, the competencies and drive, but you find the whole job search and interview...

 If you are someone who is torn between making a living and making a difference, this episode is for you.

We are living in very challenging times. It seems like there are new obstacles...

Have you ever caught yourself daydreaming about the day you quit your job and follow your lifelong passion, and then snap back to reality, let out a big sigh and then tuck that dream away and get...

Everyone faces unique pressures, obstacles, and challenges—but it’s how you show up and overcome them that defines your life. Whether you’re a full-time career professional, a...

Have you ever heard the saying, “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard”? It’s such a powerful statement in that it provides both candid advice and...

Have you struggled with advancing your career and don’t know what steps to take? Do you feel stuck and don’t know who to turn to for help?

In this episode, you’ll meet 4...

Much has been researched and written about the lack of women in the tech sector, whether it’s representation at major tech companies, as start-up founders, or as investors. What can be...

When you hear the terms, “Privilege or White Privilege”, what comes to mind for you? Do you immediately think of white people and attach the stigma of racism with it? If you...

If I were to go online and review your professional profile, right now, would I be able to understand who you are beyond your “JOB”. Would I know your brand, your values and your...

People are feeling overwhelmed with work and family responsibilities, while facing health risks and economic uncertainty.

As our world goes through transformative change, organizations are...

Have you ever struggled with being the “only one” and remaining silent when you had a different opinion from the status quo because you believed it would limit your career?

In...

When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up? Did you grow up thinking that you wanted to become an astronaut and then go off in a completely different direction?

In this...

If there were a fire, which way would you run? Would your first instinct be to run towards it or away from it?

In this episode you will get to know Anilu Vazquez-Ubarri, who credits her...

If you want to make a difference and not just make a living, then learn how businesses can be a force for good, and partner with nonprofits to create impact together.

Meet Danielle Holly, CEO...

Did you know that white women are one of the most influential demographics in America? They are the largest voting bloc, with purchasing power that exceeds any other demographic, and when...

Have you ever wondered what company recruiters look for on your resume or your LinkedIn profile? Or, how much time recruiters actually spend looking for candidates on LinkedIn?

In this...

Have you ever experienced a situation where you got invited to a party and with anxious excitement you dress to impress only to walk in and find everyone wearing their favorite superhero...

There are certain conversations we all dread: the ones in which we have to deliver bad news or constructive feedback, discuss a sensitive or political subject, or talk about a project or...

In this anxious and stressful time of COVID-19, it’s hard to know what to do. Over a few short weeks, the pandemic has brought the hospitality industry to its knees. Our guest, Nick...

What do you do when you put your head down, work really hard, strive to do everything right but still see yourself being quietly sidelined and marginalized? Are you exhausted from battling...