Breaking Rank

Diana Lauritson
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Breaking Rank is the podcast redefining what leadership looks like when you stop following the rules and start following your truth. Hosted by Diana Lauritson, a seasoned legal business development leader, storyteller, and advocate for authentic leadership, Breaking Rank spotlights the professionals who were never meant to “fit the mold” … and succeeded anyway. Each episode goes beyond titles and résumés to uncover the real moments that shape leaders. If you've ever felt out of place in a room, doubted your seat at the table, or wondered if your authenticity could cost you opportunities, this podcast is your permission slip to break rank. Whether you’re rising in your career, reinventing yourself, or learning to lead without permission, this is your space to feel seen, inspired, and empowered. Because the best leaders don’t fall in line – they break rank.

Episodes

  1. 3D AGO

    The Power of the Pause

    What happens when you stop pushing through and finally listen to your body? In this powerful episode of Breaking Rank, I sit down with Tahisha Fugate to talk about the power of the pause—what it really means to step away from work to prioritize your physical health and mental wellness, especially in high-pressure, high-visibility careers. Tahisha opens up about making the difficult decision to pause her professional life, the repercussions she didn’t expect, and the clarity and healing that followed. Together, we explore what it’s like navigating demanding legal environments, the added complexity of showing up as Black women in the industry, and the cost of constantly choosing productivity over well-being. This conversation also dives into: Navigating high-pressure careers without losing yourself The physical and mental toll of “pushing through” Finding and leaning on a real support system Surviving dark seasons and rebuilding with intention Redefining success when your health is on the line This episode is honest, grounding, and deeply necessary for anyone who has ever felt trapped between ambition and survival. 🎙️ This is a must-listen episode. If this conversation resonates: Subscribe to Breaking Rank Like this video to support the podcast Share it with someone who needs permission to pause Because sometimes the most powerful move you can make is to stop.

    51 min

  2. 5D AGO

    Choosing Myself: Trauma, Power, and the Refusal to Shrink

    Choosing Myself: Trauma, Power, and the Refusal to Shrink is a deeply personal and unapologetic opening episode of Breaking Rank. In this conversation, host Diana Lauritson is interviewed by her longtime friend and guest host Sofia DeMartino, tracing the moments that forced Diana to confront a hard truth: success that requires silence, self-erasure, or endurance at the cost of your well-being is not success at all. Together, they unpack how personal trauma rooted in family, upbringing, and relationships intersects with workplace trauma and systemic harm in high-pressure professional environments. Diana reflects on how ambition is shaped by survival, how power is often conditioned on silence, and why choosing yourself, especially as a woman of color, can feel both radical and necessary. This episode explores: The hidden cost of shrinking to survive professionally How workplace systems reward endurance over authenticity Why refusing to shrink is not selfish, but strategic What it looks like to reclaim power without asking for permission This episode sets the foundation for Breaking Rank: a podcast for people navigating high-pressure careers who are done playing small and ready to lead on their own terms. If this resonates, subscribe to Breaking Rank and share this episode with someone who needs permission to choose themselves.

    40 min
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Ratings & Reviews

5
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3 Ratings

About

Breaking Rank is the podcast redefining what leadership looks like when you stop following the rules and start following your truth. Hosted by Diana Lauritson, a seasoned legal business development leader, storyteller, and advocate for authentic leadership, Breaking Rank spotlights the professionals who were never meant to “fit the mold” … and succeeded anyway. Each episode goes beyond titles and résumés to uncover the real moments that shape leaders. If you've ever felt out of place in a room, doubted your seat at the table, or wondered if your authenticity could cost you opportunities, this podcast is your permission slip to break rank. Whether you’re rising in your career, reinventing yourself, or learning to lead without permission, this is your space to feel seen, inspired, and empowered. Because the best leaders don’t fall in line – they break rank.

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  • Creator
    Diana Lauritson
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    Breaking Rank