WOC and Allies: Business and Career Realtalk

Elaine Lou Cartas
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Struggling with what to do next? Need honest realtalk cause you're tired of the curated highlight reels on the socials? And want strategies to get out of your own way? Your host, Elaine Lou Cartas, a first-generation Filipino immigrant, is an award-winning Business and Executive Career Coach for women of color and allies. Elaine is like you - she’s been fired, quit jobs, changed careers three times, and been in debt. Elaine’s success story? She’s always done what’s true to herself and wants you to know it’s possible too. She’s a former grassroots organizer and nonprofit fundraiser who raised $11 million.LA Weekly awarded Elaine as the #1 Thought Leader in 2023, and MSN recognized her as the Best Leadership & Executive Coach in 2024. Elaine has online courses with LinkedIn, Duke, Brown, Penn and USC. On the WOC and Allies: Business and Career Realtalk™ Podcast (formerly known as the Color Your Dreams podcast), Elaine reminds you that your definition of happiness in work and life can evolve. Elaine's podcast guests include team members, clients, friends, and even family members who discuss real challenges and how they honored their own voices. As a business owner and career leader, this podcast is here to help you overcome overwhelm, while protecting your peace. So bring your coffee, tea, or boba for some realtalk every other Thursday! @elainelou_ // www.elainelou.com

  1. 14 AOÛT

    119: How to Lead When You’re “THE ONLY”

    What We Cover in This Episode:  Being “the only” in the room, the only woman, the only woman of color, the youngest person, the only one who thinks differently can be both an honor and a heavy responsibility. In this episode, I share how to navigate that experience while still earning respect, making an impact, and opening doors for others to join you at the table. You’ll hear: My personal journey of being “the only” from being born, my childhood to adulthoodThe tug-of-war blending in with honoring yourself6 proven strategies to lead confidently as “the only” without burning bridges or betraying yourself.How to be discerning about when to stay quiet, how to identify the right people to build relationships with and why you should take up spaceWhy your presence in the room isn’t just about you, it’s about representing voices that aren’t there yet.Whether you’re leading a corporate team, running your own business, or navigating high-stakes rooms, you’ll walk away with actionable tools to not just survive as “the only,” but to thrive and influence change. Where We Can Connect: Schedule a Business & Career Review call with me to see if it’s a good fit to work together: elainelou.com/call Check out our 314 client reviews Follow the Podcast on Apple Follow the Podcast on Spotify Follow Elaine on Instagram: @elainelou_ Connect with Elaine on LinkedIn: Elaine Lou Cartas Check out our other podcasts for Women of Color

    20 min

  2. 31 JUIL.

    118: Why You Have an Unhealthy Relationship with Work (The Science Behind It)

    What We Cover in This Episode:  The science behind why your brain craves busyness (Answer: dopamine)How I’ve been rewiring my busyness cravings (& how you can too)What “rest guilt” really means, and how to repattern it especially if you’re a first-gen immigrant like me5 questions to help you reconnect with the version of you beyond your job title.Resources Mentioned: Rest is Resistance by Tricia HersheyEpisode 114: My 1st Place Pitch Replay from SCMSDC and how I hit 2024 Revenue in May: You can listen to this 34-minute podcast episode on Apple or Spotify Where We Can Connect: Schedule a Business & Career Review call with me to see if it’s a good fit to work together: elainelou.com/call Check out our 314 client reviews Follow the Podcast on Apple Follow the Podcast on Spotify Follow Elaine on Instagram: @elainelou_ Connect with Elaine on LinkedIn: Elaine Lou Cartas Check out our other podcasts for Women of Color

    19 min

  3. 14 JUIL.

    117: 8 Years & 8 Mistakes (So You Don’t Have to Repeat Them)

    What We Cover in This Episode: Today, I celebrate 8 years in business, and in true realtalk fashion, I’m keeping it REAL so you don’t have to repeat it. In this episode I’m honest about: Following copy-and-paste frameworks I didn’t believe inBurning myself out where one day I slept at 9PM and woke up at 6PM the next day Hose I use to joke, “I’m a broken Asian - I don’t understand numbers” (until a mentor called me in)Thinking MORE is better (Spoiler alert: it’s not)AND - there’s so much to celebrate: I’m having the best year in business YTD both in revenue and profit margin (despite the chaos). It’s weird to feel both anger, and gratitude simultaneouslyBeen working with more companies to create courses, curriculum and training that is fun and humorous. I’m going to even bring in some Muay Thai (more on this later)I won first place in my SCMSDC pitch competition, which I now have on video that you can watch on YouTubeSupporting over 14k+ in 58 different countries through 1:1 coaching, my LinkedIn courses and partnerships with 30+ universities300+ client testimonialsResources Mentioned: Subscribe to my newsletterCenter for Executive CoachingWhere We Can Connect: Schedule a Business & Career Review call with me to see if it’s a good fit to work together: elainelou.com/call Check out our 314 client reviews Follow the Podcast on Apple Follow the Podcast on Spotify Follow Elaine on Instagram: @elainelou_ Connect with Elaine on LinkedIn: Elaine Lou Cartas Check out our other podcasts for Women of Color

    26 min

  4. 19 JUIN

    116: How to Work Right Now as a Woman of Color Leader Without Betraying Yourself

    What We Cover in This Episode:  Things are feeling heavy especially as a woman of color navigating work, family and everything else, so how do you even work right now in this chaos without betraying yourself?  How do you make sure you honor yourself?How do you advocate and educate WITHOUT the burnout? Or how do you not feel guilty if you don’t have it in you? How can you be transparent with colleagues with how you’re feeling, while setting boundaries?In this episode, I’m sharing what I’m doing to personally navigate this season, especially as a proud daughter of a Filipino immigrant farmer and Angeleno. Whether you’re in a 9–5, building your own business, or somewhere in between, this episode will help you reflect on: What it means to work with integrityBuild buffer space into your lifeand protect your peace in the chaos.Where We Can Connect: Schedule a Business & Career Review call with me to see if it’s a good fit to work together: elainelou.com/call Check out our 320+ client reviews Follow the Podcast on Apple Follow the Podcast on Spotify Follow Elaine on Instagram: @elainelou_ Connect with Elaine on LinkedIn: Elaine Lou Cartas Check out our other podcasts for Women of Color

    23 min

  5. 5 JUIN

    115: My Mid-Year 2025 Check-In: What’s working, what’s not & my predictions

    I just ended an incredible May, increasing my revenue by 65%. This month, I’m working on 2 courses for a company and partying a lot. But it’s not what you think, I have kid birthday parties literally every weekend #weold We’re half way through the year, and it’s my half-time, so I’m doing my own mid-year check-in to hopefully motivate you to also do your OWN mid-year check-in. Special bonus, I’m also sharing exactly what I’m doing to honor a slower summer season, and what I’m focusing on for fall when things ramp up again. What We Cover in This Episode:  What’s been working for me - aka how the hell we’re doing really well despite this chaotic mess rn)What’s NOT working - Don’t worry this podcast episode isn’t a highlight reel, I get #realrealAnd my predictions for future trends - I’ve been spot on latelyResources Mentioned: Episode 54: Work-Life Balance: The Lie with Natalie Kuhn | 53 mins | Listen on Apple or SpotifyWhere We Can Connect: Schedule a Business & Career Review call with me to see if it’s a good fit to work together: elainelou.com/call Check out our 320 client reviews Follow the Podcast on Apple Follow the Podcast on Spotify Follow Elaine on Instagram: @elainelou_ Connect with Elaine on LinkedIn: Elaine Lou Cartas Check out our other podcasts for Women of Color

    34 min

  6. 22 MAI

    114: My 1st Place Pitch Replay from SCMSDC + How I Hit My 2024 Revenue by May

    What We Cover in This Episode: Replay + Breakdown of My SCMSDC #1 Pitch (& why that wasn’t even my goal) This episode isn’t just for business owners, it’s for leaders, job seekers, and anyone navigating relationships (yes, even the hard conversations with loved ones). Whether: You're pitching an idea at your next team meetingPrepping for a job interviewOr presenting to a clientThis episode is your reminder that pitching isn’t just about “selling,” it’s about being understood. 🎧 Listen in for the replay of the pitch that won me first place at the SCMSDC competition and the real story behind it. You'll hear: The full 2-minute pitchMy strategy and thought process behind each lineHow I actually hit my entire 2024 revenue goal by May 2025 and increased profit by 41%What I cut, what I focused on, and how I’ve stayed true to my values through it allResources Mentioned: Download the free Team Dashboard: elainelou.com/dashboardEpisode 5: Time & Energy Management to Get Your Life Back | Listen on Apple or SpotifyEpisode 23: How to Get Clients with Ease Through Referrals & Renewals | Listen on Apple or SpotifyWhere We Can Connect: Schedule a Business & Career Review call with me to see if it’s a good fit to work together: elainelou.com/call Check out our 320 client reviews Follow the Podcast on Apple Follow the Podcast on Spotify Follow Elaine on Instagram: @elainelou_ Connect with Elaine on LinkedIn: Elaine Lou Cartas Check out our other podcasts for Women of Color

    34 min

  7. 8 MAI

    113: Networking Over Followers: My Strategy for Landing Speaking Gigs and Clients

    What We Cover in This Episode:  I always get asked, ““Elaine, how are you even getting all these speaking gigs and clients when you don’t even have 5,000 followers on IG or LinkedIn!?” Great question. And the truth is... I don’t. 😅 But what I do have are real relationships and a strategy that works offline. I’m headed to the B3 Conference for Minority Business Owners next week in LA—where I’ll be speaking, pitching (as a finalist!), and meeting with procurement officers from companies that are actually hiring. There’ll also be corporate matchmaking tables to help you land real contracts, not just another stack of business cards. And before you ask I know you're nosy, but I can’t name-drop because, you know... NDAs. Let’s just say... you definitely know this company 😜 Want to join me IRL in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 8? Click here to register and use the code B350 for $50 off and use that on gas cause you kno… LA  I’ve also secured 2 more speaking gigs for July and August. And no, I didn’t get them from a viral reel or perfect pitch deck. In this episode, I’m sharing: How I really book speaking gigs and high-paying clients and I don’t have 5k followers3 real-life stories of how I landed gigs and actual strategies and how you can tooTangible, non-sleazy networking tips you can use today without being a sleazy car sales-personResources Mentioned: Episode 61: How I Became #1 on Google, and how you can too with Andres Aguero, 30 mins | Listen on Apple or SpotifyMy 300+ client reviews: elainelou.com/reviewsWant to network with companies like Disney, Bank of America, or Chase? Get certified via nmsdc.orgCenter for Executive Coaching (for you coaches who want that legit certification)Where We Can Connect: Schedule a Business & Career Review call with me to see if it’s a good fit to work together: elainelou.com/call Check out our 314 client reviews Follow the Podcast on Apple Follow the Podcast on Spotify Follow Elaine on Instagram: @elainelou_ Connect with Elaine on LinkedIn: Elaine Lou Cartas Check out our other podcasts for Women of Color

    22 min

  8. 24 AVR.

    112: How to Lead Boomers, Gen Z, and Everyone In Between with Jackie Dacanay (replay from HR Retail)

    “Ugh that generation is so entitled!” But are they really? As Jackie Dacanay shares, “The problem isn’t Gen Z asking so much, it’s not having the conversation early enough.” So how do you lead a team made up of Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers especially when there are unspoken biases, stereotypes, and different values at play? In this fireside chat I had at HR Retail, I talk with Jackie Dacanay, Northern California Regional Director of Service Culture & Engagement at Fairmont Hotels, about how to build inclusive, values-aligned workplaces that actually support multi-generational teams—and boost retention while doing it. Also: Did you know Jackie’s a hula champion and motorcyclist? And I’ve been doing Muay Thai (yes, Thai kickboxing—the art of 8 limbs, punching, kicking, knees and elbows!) for 21 years. So, we know a thing or two about discipline and collaboration 👊🏽 In this replay we talk about: How Fairmont improved retention from 50% → 80% using values-based coachingWhy younger employees expect growth within 6–8 months (and what to do about it)How to create consistent, non-performative conversations around failureThe coaching & mentoring frameworks Jackie built to support every level—not just execsRepositioning “growth” beyond just titles and raisesHot tip from Jackie: “Luxury isn’t about fancy words. It’s about emotional connection.” Resources Mentioned: Jackie’s LinkedIn and YouTube Where We Can Connect: Schedule a Business & Career Review call with me to see if it’s a good fit to work together: elainelou.com/call Check out our 314 client reviews Follow the Podcast on Apple Follow the Podcast on Spotify Follow Elaine on Instagram: @elainelou_ Connect with Elaine on LinkedIn: Elaine Lou Cartas Check out our other podcasts for Women of Color

    37 min
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Struggling with what to do next? Need honest realtalk cause you're tired of the curated highlight reels on the socials? And want strategies to get out of your own way? Your host, Elaine Lou Cartas, a first-generation Filipino immigrant, is an award-winning Business and Executive Career Coach for women of color and allies. Elaine is like you - she’s been fired, quit jobs, changed careers three times, and been in debt. Elaine’s success story? She’s always done what’s true to herself and wants you to know it’s possible too. She’s a former grassroots organizer and nonprofit fundraiser who raised $11 million.LA Weekly awarded Elaine as the #1 Thought Leader in 2023, and MSN recognized her as the Best Leadership & Executive Coach in 2024. Elaine has online courses with LinkedIn, Duke, Brown, Penn and USC. On the WOC and Allies: Business and Career Realtalk™ Podcast (formerly known as the Color Your Dreams podcast), Elaine reminds you that your definition of happiness in work and life can evolve. Elaine's podcast guests include team members, clients, friends, and even family members who discuss real challenges and how they honored their own voices. As a business owner and career leader, this podcast is here to help you overcome overwhelm, while protecting your peace. So bring your coffee, tea, or boba for some realtalk every other Thursday! @elainelou_ // www.elainelou.com

Informations

  • Création
    Elaine Lou Cartas
  • Années d’activité
    2022 - 2025
  • Épisodes
    120
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
  • Copyright
    © 2025 WOC and Allies: Business and Career Realtalk
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    WOC and Allies: Business and Career Realtalk

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