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You are a smart, driven woman who is not afraid to work hard or think big for your career and life. You like taking conscious efforts to improve the status quo rather than going with the flow. Your career is a big part of your life canvas, but you find yourself wanting to throw many more colors on it. The good news is that you are not alone.I am Sirisha and welcome to the Women, Career & Life podcast! Join me as I share experiences, interesting stories about career beginnings, breaks and sequels, family, friends, feeling like an outlier, and life themes that are unique to women. I’ll also have friends, everyday rockstars and guests join us along the way. There are infinite possibilities for women to pursue growth both in career and in life. Sometimes the first step to making a change can be daunting because there are so many choices out there. My mission is to help you make one of them a reality today. Come, let's #paintlifetogether!

Women Career & Life Sirisha Kuchimanchi

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You are a smart, driven woman who is not afraid to work hard or think big for your career and life. You like taking conscious efforts to improve the status quo rather than going with the flow. Your career is a big part of your life canvas, but you find yourself wanting to throw many more colors on it. The good news is that you are not alone.I am Sirisha and welcome to the Women, Career & Life podcast! Join me as I share experiences, interesting stories about career beginnings, breaks and sequels, family, friends, feeling like an outlier, and life themes that are unique to women. I’ll also have friends, everyday rockstars and guests join us along the way. There are infinite possibilities for women to pursue growth both in career and in life. Sometimes the first step to making a change can be daunting because there are so many choices out there. My mission is to help you make one of them a reality today. Come, let's #paintlifetogether!

    LinkedIn Live Event- How to EXPAND your NETWORK- March 30th 11:30am cst- Register now (check show notes)

    LinkedIn Live Event- How to EXPAND your NETWORK- March 30th 11:30am cst- Register now (check show notes)

    By popular vote, my first LinkedIn Live topic is "How to EXPAND your NETWORK". Join me as we talk about not just expanding your network but staying engaged and partnering with your network.

    Don't forget to register and see you soon.
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    • 35 sec
    Return to Work on Your Terms, Negotiate, Prioritize, and Advocate for Yourself as a Woman and Asian-Neena Newberry-Speaker, Author, Executive Coach, Forbes Coaching Circle

    Return to Work on Your Terms, Negotiate, Prioritize, and Advocate for Yourself as a Woman and Asian-Neena Newberry-Speaker, Author, Executive Coach, Forbes Coaching Circle

    In this podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Neena Newberry and discussing a range of valuable topics related to career growth and personal development. Throughout our conversation, we delved into a variety of themes, including the importance of taking ownership of your career path and returning to work on your own terms. We also talked about how to handle getting laid off and using the experience to make better decisions about your career path, as well as the significance of prioritizing your goals and negotiating for what you want in terms of pay, benefits, and work conditions.
    Neena also shared her insights on leveraging your current role to gain broader experience and expertise, advocating for yourself in the workplace as a woman and Asian, and promoting your accomplishments in a tasteful way that builds your personal brand. We also discussed her book, "Show Up, Step Up, Step Out," which focuses on building your personal brand and showing up for your team. Additionally, we explored the benefits of taking small, incremental steps to achieve your goals, continuous learning and improvement through micro learning, and how to use your cultural background and collaboration skills to your advantage in the workplace.
    Overall, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to take their career growth and personal development to the next level.


    In this discussion with Neena Newberry, we got to dive into
    The importance of returning to work on your own terms and taking ownership of your career pathGetting Laid Off and Moving Forward: How to handle getting laid off and use the experience to make better decisions about your career pathPrioritizing to Your Framework: The importance of understanding what is important to you and how to prioritize your goals accordinglyNegotiating for What You Want: Tips for negotiating with your employer for better pay, benefits, and work conditionsLeveraging Your Current Role: How to use your current job to gain broader experience and expertise and position yourself for career growthAdvocating for Yourself as a Woman and Asian: Strategies for overcoming biases and stereotypes in the workplace and advocating for yourself and your ideasTasteful Self-Promotion: How to promote yourself and your accomplishments in a tasteful way that builds your personal brandShow Up, Step Up, Step Out: A discussion of Neena Newberry's book on building your personal brand and showing up for your teamMicro Learning and Micro Steps: The benefits of taking small, incremental steps to achieve your goals and the value of continuous learning and improvementLeveraging Your Cultural Identity: How to use your cultural background and collaboration skills to your advantage in the workplaceNeena Newberry is an award-winning speaker, author, and executive coach. She launched Newberry Solutions in 2008 to focus on her pa


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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-career-and-life/
    Website: https://www.womencareerandlife.com/
    #womencareerandlife #podcast #paintlifetogether

    • 46 min
    Empowering Women in the Workplace: Navigating Non-Promotable Tasks and Communication Strategies in Meetings- Prof. Brenda Peyser-Former Associate Dean School Of Public Policy And Management Carnegie Mellon University

    Empowering Women in the Workplace: Navigating Non-Promotable Tasks and Communication Strategies in Meetings- Prof. Brenda Peyser-Former Associate Dean School Of Public Policy And Management Carnegie Mellon University

    How to suppor women in the workplace and the challenges they face with non-promotable tasks and communication barriers in meetings.
    In this interview with Brenda Peyser, we discuss, 
    What is a non-promotable tasks and how it can limit career advancement opportunities for womenTips for identifying non-promotable tasks and how to prioritize tasks that contribute to career growth and developmentStrategies for saying no to non-promotable tasks without jeopardizing career progressionHow to shed non-promotable tasks, benefitting  you and the organizationReframing the concept of "no" to benefit the organization and communicate boundaries effectivelyHow organizations measure non-promotable tasks and steps they can take to address the issueTakeaways for you  on how to communicate effectively in meetings, including strategies for holding the floor, amplifying ideas, and supporting other womenImportance of allies and support networks for women in the workplaceCall to action for YOU and organizations to prioritize career growth and development for women.Brenda Peyser is Former Associate Dean, School Of Public Policy And Management at Carnegie Mellon University. She has  held leadership positions in the academic and corporate worlds for almost 35 years. Brenda is one of the co-authors of The No Club – Putting a Stop to Women’s Dead-End Work , with Linda Babcock, Lise Vesterlund, and Laurie Weingart.
    Most recently, Brenda was a Distinguished Service Professor of Professional Communications at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College, where she taught classes in professional speaking and acting. 
    She is the founding Executive Director of Carnegie Mellon, Australia and one of the founders of the Heinz College’s Institute for Social Innovation. Brenda has taught in the Carnegie Mellon Leadership and Negotiation Academy for Women and consulted with organizations to improve women’s communication skills. 


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    Drop me a note: I would love to hear from you about your stories and your journey. You can reach me on Instagram @womencareerandlife or via email at womencareerandlife@gmail.com.
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    Guest: Brenda Peyser


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    Website: https://www.womencareerandlife.com/
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    • 52 min
    Driving the Conversation Around Eating Disorders in Teens and Adults: Understanding the Mental Health Component Ashley Ariail-Bloomberg Fellow,Licensed Counselor, Eating Disorder Specialist

    Driving the Conversation Around Eating Disorders in Teens and Adults: Understanding the Mental Health Component Ashley Ariail-Bloomberg Fellow,Licensed Counselor, Eating Disorder Specialist

    This week is National Eating Disorder Association(NEDA) Awareness week .

    Introduction:
    Highlighting the prevalence and seriousness of eating disordersDiscussing the importance of addressing the mental health component of these disordersEating Disorders as a Mental Health Issue:
    Defining eating disorders and their impact on mental healthAddressing common misconceptions and stereotypes about who can develop eating disordersThe Impact on Individuals and Families:
    Discussing the emotional and physical toll of eating disordersHighlighting the importance of early detection and interventionThe Role of Language:
    The impact of societal language around food and body image on eating disordersAddressing ways to promote healthy language and attitudesAddressing Eating Disorders in Teens and Adults:
    Highlighting the unique challenges of addressing eating disorders in different age groupsDiscussing treatment options and resources availablePreventing Eating Disorders:
    The importance of promoting positive body image and healthy relationships with foodStrategies for preventing the development of eating disordersSupporting Individuals and Families:
    Discussing ways to support individuals and families affected by eating disordersHighlighting the importance of access to resources and support groupsConclusion:
    Recap of the key takeaways and the importance of addressing eating disorders as a mental health issueEncouragement to continue the conversation and promote awareness and understanding.

    Eating disorder is a mental health issues not just a manifestation of body or food challenges. Eating disorders can be typecast as afflicting teenage girls or by income level. It has a significant impact on the individual and family and can have extreme consequences, not a matter to be taken lightly. As a society, our language around food and body is very important.



    Ashley Ariail is a Bloomberg Fellow, a  licensed counselor, and an eating disorder specialist from Children's Hospital, Plano.  She works with children and teens and families as they work through eating disorder issues and body image issues as well.  She's a passionate advocate doing outreach programs in the community and across the board with schools as well as talks in-depth of how the eating disorder affects teenagers and adults, how we should talk about it , what types of disorders exist, and potential treatments for them.


    Connect with Ashley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-festa-ariail-36744514/



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    • 48 min
    Building Executive Presence and Authenticity for Women of Color in the Workplace: Tips and Strategies - Lenetra King, CEO at Watch Me EXCEL®, Executive Leadership Coach, Author, Former Health Care Exec

    Building Executive Presence and Authenticity for Women of Color in the Workplace: Tips and Strategies - Lenetra King, CEO at Watch Me EXCEL®, Executive Leadership Coach, Author, Former Health Care Exec

    How can women build executive presence  and get sponsored (not just mentored) into leadership roles
    In this interview with Lenetra King :

    Introduction:
    Discussing the challenges faced by women of color in the workplace, especially in leadership rolesHighlighting the importance of building executive presence and showing up authenticallyBuilding Executive Presence:
    Defining executive presence and its componentsTips and strategies for building executive presence, including communication, appearance, and gravitasShowing Up Authentically as a Person or Woman of Color:
    Addressing the pressure to conform to workplace norms and expectationsDiscussing ways to stay true to oneself while still being professional and effectiveTeaching Others About Our Culture at Work:
    The importance of educating colleagues about one's culture and experiencesSuggestions for how to share cultural knowledge and create a more inclusive workplaceBuilding an Inclusive Culture:
    How organizations can promote diversity and inclusionStrategies for creating a welcoming and supportive workplace culture for all employeesFinding Sponsors and Gaining Visibility:
    The difference between mentors, sponsors, and advocatesTips for finding sponsors and becoming visible to decision-makersWomen Need Sponsors, Not Just Mentors:
    The benefits of having a sponsor, particularly for women of colorHow sponsors can provide career advancement opportunities and supportTaking Calculated Risks and Building Strength in Your Network:
    The importance of taking risks and stepping outside of one's comfort zoneStrategies for building a strong professional network, including attending conferences and events, and leveraging social mediaConclusion:
    Recap of the key takeaways and actionable strategies for building executive presence, showing up authentically, and advancing in the workplace as a woman of color.Lenetra King is the CEO of Watch me Excel and  has just published her first book "Unwritten Insights".  She is a Health Care exec with over 15 years experience in senior leadership roles across various states and health care systems.  As an executive coach and sought after speaker she enables leaders to aspire and step into senior leadership roles.


    Drop me a note: I would love to hear from you about your stories and your journey. You can reach me on Instagram @womencareerandlife or via email at womencareerandlife@gmail.com.
    Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating & don't forget to share & subscribe.
    Guest: Lentra King
    LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenetra-king/
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    • 32 min
    How do Women get in VC and Board Positions: Empowering Women to Grow Their Power, Wealth, and Influence : Julie Castro Abrams-CEO & Chair of How Women Lead, Managing Partner of How Women Invest

    How do Women get in VC and Board Positions: Empowering Women to Grow Their Power, Wealth, and Influence : Julie Castro Abrams-CEO & Chair of How Women Lead, Managing Partner of How Women Invest

    Introduction:
    The importance of women in positions of power and influenceThe benefits of women-owned businesses and the impact of women on boardsIn this interview with Julie Castro Abrams, I discuss,
    The Upside of VC Investing in Women-Owned Businesses:
    Discussing the benefits of investing in women-owned businessesHighlighting the untapped potential of women entrepreneursWomen Becoming Venture Capital Investors:
    The importance of women becoming VC investorsStrategies for breaking into the VC industryAccessing and Pitching for Board Positions:
    Tips for accessing and pitching for board positionsHighlighting the importance of networking and building relationshipsTypes of Boards to Get a Seat:
    Discussing the different types of boards and their unique requirementsHighlighting the importance of choosing the right board for one's skills and interestsThe Role of a Board Member:
    Discussing the responsibilities of a board memberHighlighting the importance of active participation and strategic thinkingDealing with Microaggressions:
    Addressing the challenges faced by women in positions of powerDiscussing strategies for dealing with microaggressions and biases in the workplaceConclusion:
    Recap of the key takeaways and actionable strategies for women seeking to grow their power, wealth, and influence through VC and board positionsEncouragement to continue to push for gender diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.Julie Castro Abrams is the CEO and Chair of How Women Lead and Managing Partner of How Women Invest. She is an expert on building boards that add a strategic advantage including proactive searches for women on corporate boards. Julie is a philanthropist who launched How Women Give and serves as the Governance Chair for the Women's Funding Network.
    She has won many awards including the Jobs Genius Award, Morgan Stanley Innovation Award, Cisco Innovation in Technology, Stevie Award for Best Non-Profit Executive, Human Rights Award from the Commission on the Status of Women, the Women of Color Action Network, and the Marin Women's Hall of Fame in 2011.
    Podcast Recommendation: Rabiah Coon "More Than Work" Podcast:
    https://open.spotify.com/show/05XYxJBw8ULu0wYAd4ISB6
    Drop me a note: I would love to hear from you about your stories and your journey. You can reach me on Instagram @womencareerandlife or via email at womencareerandlife@gmail.com.
    Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating & don't forget to share & subscribe.
    Guest: Julie Castro Abrams
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    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

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DSTucker ,

Good advice

Thank you for the inspiring review of the difficult process of figuring out the right career, which as you say is very different from the right work/life balance!
David Tucker

Gamer🌸🌸🌸 ,

Truth, straight from the heart.

Loved it! You have both laid out the realities of the transition plainly and clearly. There is no fluff there. Thank you !

pleaseDoGood ,

Nice pod

Good job guys. Nice and simple. It is a helpful chat for women who make lot of sacrifices and choices in life and career. Most of them eventually will find a good balance and satisfaction. I hope more women will join and share their experience with others. Congratulations and best wishes to you both.

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