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. 122: From Layoff to Landing Contracts: How Uchechi Kalu Already Hit 50% of Her 2026 Revenue Goal

    5일 전

    122: From Layoff to Landing Contracts: How Uchechi Kalu Already Hit 50% of Her 2026 Revenue Goal

    How do you even start a business in 2025!? I sat down with my client (and friend) Uchechi Kalu, CFP®, 2024 Olympic Poet to talk about what it really looks like to go from being laid off… to working with over 700 clients, landing contracts with 5 major literary arts organizations, and already hitting 50% of her 2026 revenue goal. Uchechi’s layoff story and what it was like to start from zeroWhy starting a business isn’t for everyone (and why you probably shouldn’t work with me)How integrating your passions makes you stand out, in Uchechi’s case, poetry + financial planningWhy she chose to double down on building relationships IRL vs. URL to get her first contractsResources Mentioned: Uchechi’s websiteUchechi’s LinkedIn and InstagramWhere 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 Follow, Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts Are you following the WOC & Allies: Business & Career Realtalk podcast? My team and I created this podcast for accessible education for women of color and allies. When you follow the podcast, it lets podcast streaming companies know that this podcast is a podcast fellow women of color and allies should listen to. If you are enjoying the show, I would love it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. This is one of the best ways to support the show and my team, and it helps other Legacy Leaders find it! Head over to Apple Podcasts to follow, rate and review now!

    1시간 3분

  2. 9월 18일

    121: Having a Mid-career (& life) Crisis? What to do.

    Do you remember when the American Psychological Association came at us in 2023 and declared that middle age starts at 35? The absolute disrespect…In this episode, I’m talking about the conversations I’ve been having with so many of my clients that I’ve also been going through myself. Maybe you’re feeling like: “I’m done giving 100%—even my 20% is what most people call their 100.”“I don’t need another title bump. I just want to embrace enough.”“I can’t deal with the gaslighting in this industry anymore.”…then you’re not alone. Here’s what I dive into: Why so many of us, especially women of color, are redefining success as spaciousness, rest, health, and deep relationships, not just more titles.How your ambition doesn’t go away, it evolves depending on your age and stage in life. What to think about if you want more creativity, flexibility, or even to start your own business.How gaslighting in the workplace affects your nervous system, your relationships, and your sense of safety. And how to protect yourself emotionally, mentally, and legally.Why embracing “enough” isn’t failure, it’s freedom.Resources I Mentioned: Episode 63: How to Change Career Successfully with Ava | Spotify | AppleEpisode 79: What is Psychological Safety at Work with Chela Gage | Spotify | AppleEpisode 90: How to Start Your Business and Get Your First Paying Clients | Spotify | Apple 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/callRead my 300+ client reviews on GoogleFollow the Podcast on AppleFollow the Podcast on SpotifyFollow me on Instagram: @elainelou_Connect with me on LinkedIn: Elaine Lou CartasCheck out my other podcasts for Women of Color

    18분

  3. 9월 4일

    120: How to Navigate Workplace Politics with AI and EI (Emotional Intelligence)

    My turning point internship story that taught me doing great work isn’t enough—you also need to understand workplace culture, politics, and unspoken power dynamics.How to deal with workplace politics without being dirtyHow emotional intelligence (EI) drives leadership success research shows it outperforms technical skills and IQ.The four trauma responses (fight, flight, fawn, freeze) at work and practical scripts to stay calm in high-stakes conversations.How to integrate AI tools with EI for preparing succinct emails, role-playing conversations, and influencing decision-makers authentically.Resources Mentioned: Episode 99: How to Develop Executive Presence & Own the Room You’re In (My Talk from NextUp Summit). You can listen 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 320+ client reviews on Google 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

    26분

  4. 8월 14일

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

    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

    20분

  5. 7월 31일

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

    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

    19분

  6. 7월 14일

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

    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

    26분

  7. 6월 19일

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

    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

    23분

  8. 6월 5일

    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

    34분
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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

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