The Climb

Felicia Smith
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At The Climb Podcast, our mission is clear: to empower women of color in their pursuit of leadership roles within the private and public sectors. We understand that the workplace can present distinctive challenges for women of color, and our podcast is your dedicated guide to navigating this terrain. With each episode, we delve into the strategies, stories, and experiences that can propel you forward on your professional journey. Join us as we spotlight the extraordinary achievements of women of color and equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to not only survive but thrive in today’s workplaces. Your success is our focus, and together, we’ll forge a path to leadership that is as unique and unstoppable as you are.

  1. Episode 1

    Time to Make One Move That Changes Everything

    We're in Q4. And if you're like most high-achievers, you're already doing the math. What did I accomplish? What didn't happen? How far off am I from where I thought I'd be by now? And somewhere in that inventory, there's a voice that says — just wait until January. Don't. Because your year is not over. And neither are you. In this episode of The Climb Podcast, we're kicking off Season 8 with a challenge — not to cram in every unfinished goal before December 31st, but to identify the one move that can change everything. Because careers don't shift through dramatic overhauls. They shift through one conversation. One introduction. One boundary. One moment where someone finally understood your capability — or where you finally decided to stop waiting for permission. That move? It's still available to you. Right now. In This Episode Why a disappointing year does not have to mean a disappointing endingThe difference between finishing the year and positioning yourself for the next oneWhy most of us aren't stuck because we don't know what to do — we're stuck because we're waitingWhat your organization is already deciding about next year while you're waiting for JanuaryHow visibility, relationships, and readiness work before an opportunity is ever announcedThe One Move Challenge — three questions to identify your next strategic move before the year ends The One Move Challenge Before the year ends, answer these three questions — and don't just ask them. Answer them. What do I want to be different going into next year? Not ten things. One.What's keeping it the same? Be honest about what's in your control — not just what's broken in the system.What is one move I can make before this year ends? Needs to be an action. A verb. Send. Schedule. Ask. Apply. Call. Decline. Start. Stop. Decide. Reflection Question What's the move you've been putting off — and what are you actually waiting for? January doesn't send the email. January doesn't ask for the meeting. January doesn't advocate for you. You do. Connect with The Climb 🌐 https://the-climb.org 📲 @JoinTheClimb 📧 Subscribe to the Another Rung Mended newsletter — link in show notes. 🎧 Subscribe, share, and bring a friend who's about to write off the rest of their year. Because we are not just climbing careers. We are building ladders. ✊🏾

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At The Climb Podcast, our mission is clear: to empower women of color in their pursuit of leadership roles within the private and public sectors. We understand that the workplace can present distinctive challenges for women of color, and our podcast is your dedicated guide to navigating this terrain. With each episode, we delve into the strategies, stories, and experiences that can propel you forward on your professional journey. Join us as we spotlight the extraordinary achievements of women of color and equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to not only survive but thrive in today’s workplaces. Your success is our focus, and together, we’ll forge a path to leadership that is as unique and unstoppable as you are.

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  • Creator
    Felicia Smith
  • Episodes
    71
  • Seasons
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Felicia Smith
  • Show Website
    The Climb