Work in Progress

Gayle Kalvert
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  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

No one has it all figured out. And anyone who says they do? Well, they’re lying. This is for the women who are trying. Trying to juggle all the things. Trying to make sense of what they actually want. Trying to keep their heads above water without losing themselves in the process. Career. Money. Relationships. The pressure to do it all. The pressure to want it all. And the moments you secretly wonder, is it just me? Here we speak openly, laugh through chaos, and ask questions instead of pretending to have all the answers. Because we’re all a work in progress.

  1. 1D AGO

    Here’s why Tiffany Sauder treats marriage like a business

    Tiffany Sauder is the type of woman who wins awards, runs a company, and still finds time to pack her kids’ lunches.  From the outside, her life looks “successful.” Inside her marriage? Well, Tiffany shares the details. In this episode, she gets brutally honest about what it took to rebuild her relationship from a breaking point. It wasn’t another date night that did it. Instead, she and her husband turned their marriage into something most people reserve for work: a system with vision, accountability, and honest conversations. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why your marriage might need a quarterly check-inThe tools and processes that can help mend a relationshipHow to bring the element of surprise back into your marriage Highlights: (00:00) Meet Tiffany Sauder (04:22) It’s time we admit that marriage is hard (09:30) Using business strategy to fix marriage (11:15) Their annual check-in with eight questions (16:55) Business meetings about parenting and values (20:17) Fun still matters in marriage, too (25:27) How to reconnect during busy seasons Resources: Tiffany’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanysauder/  Tiffany’s website: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/ Tiffany’s Podcast Episode on Marriage: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/blog/marriage-year-20-still-showing-up-still-figuring-it-out Marriage Check-In Tool: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/Marriage-Check-In-Guide Gayle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylekalvert/ Got thoughts on this episode? We’d love to hear what you think. Leave a comment, and you might get some WIP swag sent your way.

    35 min
  2. What’s actually working in B2B marketing right now with Rachel Downey

    SEP 24

    What’s actually working in B2B marketing right now with Rachel Downey

    B2B buyers are people, too. They want to be entertained, to learn, and to feel something just like the rest of us.  In this episode, Rachel Downey, founder of Share Your Genius, talks about the one thing that still moves the needle in B2B marketing: human connection. Forget the overhyped tools and pushy advertising. Rachel discusses the power of relationships, consistent messaging, and authentic thought leadership.  In this episode, you’ll learn: What community building can do for your pipelineThe difference between impactful thought leaders and “thought parrots”The case for doing less but doing it consistently Highlights: (00:00) Meet Rachel Downey (06:01) B2B marketing needs to feel human again (10:20) Community-led growth that drives revenue (15:40) Who should really be speaking for your brand (17:38) Two ways to get employees to post online (19:30) B2B marketers need to stop doing this (22:10) Consistency builds results Resources: Rachel’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelelstsdowney/  Rachel’s website: https://shareyourgenius.com/  Gayle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylekalvert/ Gayle’s website: www.gaylekalvert.com Got thoughts on this episode? We’d love to hear what you think. Leave a comment, and you might get some WIP swag sent your way.

    31 min

  3. SEP 17

    3 personal branding secrets you’re not using with Sara Uy

    Sara Uy began cold calling from her childhood bedroom at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of boredom, she began recording those calls and posting them on TikTok. No script. No fancy setup. Just real sales calls. Those posts took off. Now, she’s built a 90K+ following on LinkedIn, launched her own business, and is one of the most trusted voices in sales as “Selling Sara.” In this episode, Sara shares how she built her personal brand. She gets real about the pressure to always be “on,” how to deal with content burnout, and why showing up consistently matters more than being polished. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to transition from employee to entrepreneur with graceWhat makes people actually follow and stick aroundHow to find your voice without copying everyone else Highlights: (00:00) Meet Sara Uy (03:28) Cold calling during COVID and finding TikTok (08:54) Leaving a job you love without burning bridges (12:17) What happens when you post consistently (15:22) Breaking through a mental block (21:26) Sara’s 3 tips for building your personal brand (25:39) Creating videos when you’re short on time (32:31) What SellingSara does for sales teams Resources: Sara’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraplowman/  Sara’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sellingsaraa  Sara’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sellingsaraa/  Gayle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylekalvert/ Got thoughts on this episode? We’d love to hear what you think. Leave a comment, and you might get some WIP swag sent your way.

    35 min

  4. SEP 10

    What makes a B2B influencer worth the investment with Brianna Doe

    Influencers are everywhere, from your Instagram feed to your LinkedIn homepage. For brands, they can be a powerful marketing tool, but what is it like to work with them? In this episode of Marketing in Progress, Brianna Doe, founder and CEO of Verbatim, talks about the reality of influencer marketing. She discusses why follower count is not always the most important metric, how to spot creators who will deliver, and what to know about pricing and negotiations. In this episode, you’ll learn: What brands need to know before investing in creatorsThe rise of AI-generated influencersWhy corporate employees are building their personal brands Highlights: (00:00) Meet Brianna Doe (02:06) Keeping up with marketing trends (04:01) AI-generated influencers are here  (04:56) How brands should budget for creators (07:46) What makes a B2B influencer worth it (09:32) The rise of employee influencers in tech Resources: Brianna’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianna-doe/ Brianna’s website: https://www.weareverbatim.com/  Gayle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylekalvert/ Gayle’s website: www.gaylekalvert.com

    13 min

  5. SEP 3

    Trusting your gut to make bold moves with Kanika Chadda-Gupta

    Kanika Chadda-Gupta has never been afraid to take risks. She switched career paths to follow her dream of becoming a broadcast journalist, moved to India to explore the international market, then took a chance on love and a new job when she returned to the US. At every fork in the road, it was her intuition that pointed her in the right direction. In this episode, Kanika shares how trusting her gut shaped her career, family, and personal growth, and how you can start tuning into yours when faced with your own decisions. In this episode, you’ll learn: The reality of making bold career moves when nothing feels certainHow trusting your gut can lead you to exactly where you’re meant to beHow to make manifesting work for you Highlights: (00:00) Meet Kanika Chadda-Gupta (02:46) Switching from business to journalism (05:33) Moving to Mumbai and finding success (08:52) Taking a chance on love (12:06) How Kanika’s intuition saved her life (18:55) The power of visualization and manifesting (23:24) Creating open communication with your kids Resources: Kanika’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kanikachaddagupta/  Kanika’s website: thatstotalmomsense.com Gayle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylekalvert/

    28 min

  6. AUG 20

    Why having a crooked career path is actually a good thing with Brianna Doe

    Brianna Doe did everything “right” on paper. She worked in fast-paced environments, consistently overachieved on her goals, and climbed the corporate ladder. But she still felt completely miserable. So she broke away. In this episode, Brianna gets real about what made her walk away from the safety of a 9-to-5 job and bet on herself. She talks about the early days of building her agency, what happens when a business partnership goes sideways, and the element of “competition” that women deal with in the workplace. In this episode, you’ll learn: How time blocking can help you stay focusedWhat to ask before going into business with a friendWhy you should have your own “personal board of directors” Highlights: (00:00) Meet Brianna Doe (01:28) Leaving corporate when success feels empty (04:56) What no one tells you about partnerships (11:13) Burnout and being the only one like you (18:25) How Brianna structures her work week (27:05) Your path doesn’t need to look perfect Resources: Brianna’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianna-doe/ Brianna’s website: https://www.weareverbatim.com/  Gayle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylekalvert/

    32 min

  7. AUG 6

    50 is the new 20 with Megan Dimmer

    Megan Dimmer isn’t here for your outdated expectations about midlife. In fact, she just turned 49 and feels stronger, sharper, and more in control than ever.  In this episode, Megan shares the real story of what it took to feel this good: cutting the BS with her doctors, finding a workout she didn’t hate, and finally putting herself first after years of prioritizing career and parenting. We talk hormones, aging, therapy, and the lies we’ve been sold about what 50 is supposed to feel like. In this episode, you’ll learn: How eating healthy can make you feel good, not just look goodWhy it’s important to talk about menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT)What it means to be defined by more than your careerHighlights: (00:00) Meet Megan Dimmer (01:42) The truth about eating healthy long-term (05:13) Where to start if fitness feels impossible (08:13) How cutting sugar changed more than her body (10:48) When Megan’s menopause symptoms were dismissed by doctors (15:20) How HRT helped her feel like herself again (18:24) Why therapy and EMDR unlocked deeper healing (21:38) Redefining success after leaving the CEO title behind (27:15) Owning your voice after corporate conditioning Resources: Megan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megandimmer/  Megan’s website: https://megandimmer.com/  Gayle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylekalvert/

    33 min

  8. JUL 30

    Is it just me, or does success feel more like a mess than a milestone?

    In this solo episode, Gayle Kalvert gets real about something we all chase but rarely feel: success.  It’s not as glamorous as social media makes it look.  Gayle opens up about her experience of juggling work and family, all while feeling constant pressure to keep moving forward. She shares her struggle to stay grounded while grappling with the fear of missing out on bigger opportunities if she slows down. Is it just Gayle, or do you feel this, too? Resources: Gayle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylekalvert/

    5 min
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No one has it all figured out. And anyone who says they do? Well, they’re lying. This is for the women who are trying. Trying to juggle all the things. Trying to make sense of what they actually want. Trying to keep their heads above water without losing themselves in the process. Career. Money. Relationships. The pressure to do it all. The pressure to want it all. And the moments you secretly wonder, is it just me? Here we speak openly, laugh through chaos, and ask questions instead of pretending to have all the answers. Because we’re all a work in progress.

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    Gayle Kalvert
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  • Episodes
    17
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    © 2025 Gayle Kalvert

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