Career Gems For The Journey

Leah C. Murphy
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One engineer turned expert career coach, ready to drop gems and share hard-earned wisdom. Leah C. Murphy brings you authentic stories, practical advice, and real talk on everything from negotiating compensation to leveling up your career. Tune in to laugh, learn, and navigate your professional journey with confidence. Subscribe now!

  1. Understanding Perimenopause: What No One Told You

    FEB 16

    Understanding Perimenopause: What No One Told You

    Why is perimenopause still so taboo? Too many women are navigating this major life shift in silence, without the knowledge or support they deserve. In this episode, Leah C. Murphy gets real about a topic rarely discussed out loud. She shares what she's learned through her own experience and research, pulling back the curtain on the physical, emotional, and professional challenges that often go unspoken. With vulnerability and strength, Leah unpacks how perimenopause can impact everything from your mindset to your career, and why it's critical to create space for these conversations—especially in communities where health topics are often kept quiet. This episode is for anyone who has felt dismissed, unprepared, or unsupported in their journey. You’re not alone, and you deserve clarity and care. This is exactly the kind of honest, powerful dialogue we’ll be diving into at the 2nd Annual Career and Care Summit. If this conversation resonates with you, make sure you’ve got your tickets—we’re creating space for real stories, real solutions, and real support. You don’t want to miss it. Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected: 🎟️ Secure your spot at the 2nd Annual Career & Care Summit!✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Your Ticket Today!!⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you!   💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems.

    22 min
  2. Why Chasing Perfection Is Holding You Back Featuring Loni Booker-White

    FEB 2

    Why Chasing Perfection Is Holding You Back Featuring Loni Booker-White

    In this episode of the Career Gems for the Journey podcast, Leah C. Murphy sits down with Loni Booker-White, co-founder and executive creative director of Sauce, for a powerful conversation about creativity, leadership, entrepreneurship, and legacy. Loni shares her non-linear career journey, from studying English and public relations to building a thriving creative career across advertising, retail, and media. Together, Leah and Loni explore what it really means to lead with integrity, navigate layoffs without losing your sense of self, and build work that aligns with both purpose and impact. This conversation offers a meaningful preview of what attendees can expect at the 2nd annual Career & Care Summit where Loni Booker-White will take the stage as a speaker, sharing her insights on creativity, leadership, and legacy. In this episode, they discuss: 💎 Why creativity belongs in corporate spaces and leadership roles 💎The influence of HBCUs, Black women leaders, and mentorship 💎 Entrepreneurship across generations and honoring legacy through work 💎 How consumers are reclaiming power through where they spend their money 💎 Why purpose, not just profit, should guide business decisions Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected: 🎟️ Secure your spot at the 2nd Annual Career & Care Summit!✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Your Ticket Today!!⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you!   💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems. About Our Guest Loni Booker White is the Co-Founder and Executive Creative Director of Sauce Creative House, a creative studio bridging brand advertising, television, film, and culture. With over 15 years shaping brand campaigns, visual identities, and original storytelling for Fortune 100 and purpose-driven brands, she builds immersive worlds defined by emotional intelligence, cultural truth, and lasting connection.

    47 min
  3. Stop Putting Your Self in a Box Featuring Ebony Wyatt

    JAN 19

    Stop Putting Your Self in a Box Featuring Ebony Wyatt

    In this episode of the Career Gems for the Journey podcast, Leah C. Murphy CEO of Career Gems for the Journey, sits down with Ebony Wyatt, Vice President of North America Retail and Sales Strategic Initiatives, for a candid conversation about career identity, leadership evolution, and learning to trust yourself when your career no longer fits the box you built  Ebony shares her journey from aspiring attorney to becoming the first Black woman sales vice president in her company’s history, and how stepping into a newly created role challenged her sense of identity in unexpected ways. Together, Leah and Ebony explore what it means to outgrow titles, navigate risk later in your career, and stop shrinking parts of yourself to fit someone else’s expectations. In this episode, they discuss: 💎 How career identity can quietly limit growth if left unchecked💎 Trusting a pivot even when it feels uncomfortable or unexpected💎 The role of storytelling, support systems, and self awareness in long term career success This episode is a powerful reminder that growth often requires letting go of who you thought you had to be, and giving yourself permission to evolve without apology. Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected: 🎟️ Secure your spot at the 2nd Annual Career & Care Summit!✨ ⁠⁠⁠Buy Your Ticket Today!!⁠⁠⁠ 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you!   💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems. About Our Guest Ebony Wyatt is a corporate sales leader, entrepreneur, speaker, and facilitator of courageous conversations with more than twenty two years of experience in consumer products sales within a Fortune 500 environment. She is known for her ability to lead transformation, build relationships, and guide people through change with clarity and purpose. In 2020, Ebony founded Ebony Wyatt Speaks, launching her first workshop with twenty two corporate women on a Zoom call. Since then, she has taught workshops and facilitated conversations for corporations, nonprofits, and professionals at industry conferences across the United States and Canada. She is the creator and facilitator of the Building Your #BadAss Brand personal branding workshop and is passionate about helping professionals elevate their personal and professional brands, tell their stories, and take meaningful action.

    57 min
  4. Inside the 2nd Annual Career & Care Summit: What You Need to Know

    JAN 5

    Inside the 2nd Annual Career & Care Summit: What You Need to Know

    In this episode of the Career Gems for the Journey podcast, Leah C. Murphy, CEO of Career Gems for the Journey, shares an inside look at the 2nd Annual Career and Care Summit and what attendees can expect from this year’s experience  Leah reflects on the success of the inaugural summit and explains how attendee feedback helped shape the 2026 event. She outlines who the summit is designed for, why career and care must be addressed together, and how this experience supports professional women navigating growth, burnout, and life transitions. In this episode, Leah covers: 💎 The purpose and vision behind the Career and Care Summit💎 What to expect at the 2026 event including key themes and experience highlights💎 How the summit supports professional women through career growth and care responsibilities This episode offers a clear overview of the summit and why it has become a meaningful space for connection, learning, and community. Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected: 🎟️ Secure your spot at the 2nd Annual Career & Care Summit!✨ ⁠⁠Buy Your Ticket Today!!⁠⁠ 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you!   💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems.

    19 min
  5. The AI Career Crunch: How Automation Is Reshaping Entry-Level Jobs Part 2

    12/22/2025

    The AI Career Crunch: How Automation Is Reshaping Entry-Level Jobs Part 2

    In this episode of the Career Gems for the Journey podcast, Leah C. Murphy, CEO of Career Gems for the Journey, continues the conversation on how artificial intelligence is impacting early career roles and what professionals can do to stay competitive in a rapidly shifting job market  Leah explains why entry level roles are often affected first, what AI can and cannot replace, and how combining AI fluency with human skills creates long term career value. She also addresses the reality of longer job searches, economic uncertainty, and why focusing on what you can control is critical right now. In this episode, Leah covers: 💎 Why AI is reshaping entry level work first💎 The difference between automatable tasks and human centered skills💎 How AI is becoming a coworker across nearly every industry💎 Why emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and collaboration still matter💎 How micro credentials can help professionals upskill faster than traditional degrees💎 What happens when companies stop investing in early career development💎 How professionals can position themselves as value creators instead of feeling replaced This episode offers clarity, perspective, and practical guidance for navigating career growth in the age of AI without fear based hype. Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected: 🎟️ Secure your spot at the 2nd Annual Career & Care Summit!✨ ⁠Buy Your Ticket Today!!⁠ 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you!   💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems.

    27 min
  6. The AI Career Crunch: How Automation Is Reshaping Entry-Level Jobs Part 1

    12/08/2025

    The AI Career Crunch: How Automation Is Reshaping Entry-Level Jobs Part 1

    In this episode of the Career Gems for the Journey podcast, Leah C. Murphy, CEO of Career Gems for the Journey, breaks down how artificial intelligence is reshaping early-career and entry-level roles. After recently investing in her own professional development, Leah returns with research and insights on why AI is eliminating many traditional “first-step” jobs—and what rising professionals can do to stay competitive. Leah explains how up to 30% of entry-level tasks are now automated and encourages listeners to see AI not as a threat but as an opportunity. She shares practical ways early-career professionals can build AI fluency, stack skills, and stand out through adaptability, emotional intelligence, and continuous learning. She also highlights how organizations can evolve internship and rotational programs to ensure new talent still receives mentorship, training, and technical development. Leah closes with a reminder that the future belongs to those who combine human capability with AI competence—and that now is the time to prepare. Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected: 🎟️ Secure your spot at the 2nd Annual Career & Care Summit!✨ Buy Your Ticket Today!! 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you!   💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems.

    17 min
  7. Claim Your Seat Featuring Arika Pierce Williams

    10/20/2025

    Claim Your Seat Featuring Arika Pierce Williams

    In this episode of Career Gems for the Journey podcast, Leah C. Murphy is joined by Arika Pierce Williams CEO and founder of Piercing Strategies, for a powerful conversation on leadership, confidence, and claiming your space. Arika shares her journey from corporate law to leadership coaching and breaks down how women, especially women of color, can step fully into their power — without waiting for permission. This episode is filled with gems about personal branding, speaking up, and navigating career pivots with clarity and purpose. ✨ “You don’t have to wait for someone to hand you a seat — claim it and bring your own chair if needed.” — Arika Pierce Williams In this episode, we discuss: 💎 How to build leadership presence before you have the title 💎 Why self-advocacy is a career non-negotiable 💎 The difference between mentorship and sponsorship 💎 How Arika found her voice and purpose after leaving corporate 💎 Encouragement to stop playing small and own your impact Whether you're early in your career or leading a team, this episode will challenge you to speak up, show up, and take action. Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected: 🎟️ Secure your spot at the 2nd Annual Career & Care Summit!✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Early bird tickets are available now⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you!   💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems. About Our Guest Arika Pierce Williams is an award-winning leadership strategist and best-selling author who helps organizations build human-centered leaders that drive growth and retain top talent. With over 15 years of leadership experience—from Fortune 500 companies to startups—she brings deep insight into what it takes to lead effectively at scale. A former Senior VP of Growth and Strategy, Arika reached her first VP role before age 30 and has led cross-functional initiatives across industries. She’s the author of I Can. I Will. Watch Me., and a sought-after speaker for organizations like the American Bankers Association and General Mills. Arika’s approach blends strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and a passion for equipping leaders with skills that technology can’t replicate.

    54 min
  8. Be the Change Your Students Need Featuring Kwame Sarfo-Mensah

    10/06/2025

    Be the Change Your Students Need Featuring Kwame Sarfo-Mensah

    In this inspiring episode, Leah C. Murphy, welcomes KwameSarfo-Mensah, educator, speaker, and founder of Identity Talk 4 Educators, for a powerful conversation about purpose-driven teaching and community impact. Kwame shares his personal journey through the education system, the challenges Black male educators face, and how he's reshaping what success looks like in and outside the classroom. From burnout and cultural expectations to building a platform that centers identity and authenticity, this conversation is both a wake-up call and a rallying cry for educators, mentors, and change agents alike. If you've ever felt called to do more than just followthe rules—this episode is for you In this episode: 💎 Why Kwame walked away from the classroom to amplify his impact 💎 The deeper meaning of "being the change" as an educator 💎 What schools often get wrong about success and representation 💎 The mindset shift needed to thrive as a leader and advocate 💎 How to turn frustration into movement—and legacy Stay Connected: 🎟️ Secure your spot at the 2nd Annual Career & Care Summit!✨ ⁠⁠⁠Early bird tickets are available now⁠⁠⁠ 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you!   💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems. About Our Guest Kwame Sarfo-Mensah is an educational consultant, author, and podcast host dedicated to culturally affirming and identity driven teaching practices. He is the founder of Identity Talk Consulting, LLC, which supports schools globally in implementing anti-bias, anti-racist, and student-centered approaches. Kwame’s work spans professional development, curriculum design, and thought leadership, including his book Learning to Relearn and his podcast Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE. He is committed to empowering educators and students to thrive in inclusive and transformative learning environments. Check out Kwame's new book ⁠"Learning to Relearn"⁠ Connect with him on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Instagram ⁠ and ⁠YouTube⁠

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One engineer turned expert career coach, ready to drop gems and share hard-earned wisdom. Leah C. Murphy brings you authentic stories, practical advice, and real talk on everything from negotiating compensation to leveling up your career. Tune in to laugh, learn, and navigate your professional journey with confidence. Subscribe now!

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