Loud & Lifted

Gen Z is getting a lot of attention at work right now — and not always for the right reasons. In this Quick Lift, we break down five of the biggest takeaways from the conversation with Dr. Andrea Mata, including what managers are getting wrong, where parents may be overcorrecting, and what Gen Z can do to stand out in a crowded workplace. This is not a lazy generational rant. It is a practical rec...

Gen Z is getting talked about a lot right now — especially at work. But instead of just complaining about this generation, this episode asks a better question: what’s actually going on, and what do we need to do differently? In this conversation, Dr. Andrea Mata shares why many Gen Z employees are not broken, but under-equipped, and how that changes the way leaders and parents should respond. We g...

The specific phrases that get the raise — and the common ones that quietly cost women thousands. Eight minutes of salary negotiation scripts you can use this week. In this Quick Lift we break down exactly what to say when you ask for a raise, how to handle "we don't have budget," what to do when HR pushes back, and why "I'm worth more" is the wrong opening line. Tactical, specific, no fluff. If yo...

Women leave an average of $1 million on the table over a career by not negotiating. This episode is the salary playbook nobody handed you — exactly how to ask for a raise, what to say when they push back, and the phrases that get the number. If you've ever taken the first offer, accepted a "we don't have budget" without pushing, said "I'm worth more" and watched it land flat, or been told to "wait...

High-performing women are wired to fix things fast. But when something isn’t working, we often default to: “It’s me. I need to try harder.” In this Quick Lift, we are breaking down three takeaways from the conversation with Kehla G that will help you step back, quiet the noise, and make decisions that feel clear—not chaotic. Quick Lift Takeaways: ■ Orientation: Step back and look at the whole ecos...

Kehla G joins us for a real-talk conversation on what it looks like to lead (and build) when the pressure is real—without spiraling into more hustle, more noise, and more “I must not be enough.” We talk about orientation (where you’re standing when you try to solve a problem), why the solution is often taking things away, and how to reconnect with your intuition by clearing the mental and digital...

The 6 hidden barriers that stop most women's careers — and the specific move for each one. Eight minutes, no filler. In this Quick Lift, we name the 6 glass walls every woman hits in her career: the sponsorship gap, the visibility tax, the proving-it-again problem, the access blockade, the credit drift, and the ambition penalty. For each one, you get the specific tactical move that works. If you'v...

You've heard of the glass ceiling. The glass wall is what stops most women long before they get there — and almost nobody is talking about it. In this episode we name the 6 hidden barriers that explain why women get passed over for promotions, stretch projects, and the rooms where real decisions get made. If you've ever watched a less-qualified peer get the role you wanted, been told you're "not q...

You can be the best in the world at something… and still battle self-doubt, comparison, and “do I belong here?” thoughts. In this under-10-minute Quick Lift, We are breaking down the most actionable lessons from Olympic gold medalist Charlotte Worthington—so you can use them in your next big meeting, pitch, or hard conversation. In this Quick Lift, you’ll take away: A 10-second pressure reset you...

Ever notice how the higher you achieve, the louder the expectations get? Olympic gold medalist Charlotte Worthington gets it—because she’s lived it in the most high-stakes arena possible. In this episode, Charlotte shares how she built mental toughness in a sport that’s equal parts fearless and strategic, why confidence is a practice (not a personality trait), and the simple mindset shift that cha...

Episode Overview This quick recap pulls the most actionable ideas from my conversation with Dr. Alison Fragale, author of Likeable Badass —so you can earn more respect (status), influence outcomes, and still feel like yourself doing it. Be warm → get overlooked. Be strong → get judged. Show confidence → get questioned. … So let’s fix the game instead of blaming you. Summary In this Quick Lift, we...

Women in leadership often get stuck in the likability vs. competence double bind—and it can stall career growth for women even when performance is strong. In this episode, organizational psychologist Dr. Alison Fragale shares the “Likeable Badass” approach to build leadership confidence, strengthen executive presence, and increase influence at work—without shrinking, over-explaining, or apologizin...

The specific moves for each type of toxic boss — narcissists, bullies, micromanagers, and the credit-stealer. Ten minutes, no filler. In this Quick Lift we break down exactly what to do when your boss is a narcissist (don't engage with the manipulation), a bully (document everything), a micromanager (give them the visibility they need before they ask), and a credit-stealer (the meeting-after-the-m...

Bad bosses don’t just ruin your day—they can destroy your confidence and make you question your sanity. If you’re dealing with a toxic work environment, a micromanaging boss, or constant gaslighting, this episode is your survival guide. We are joined by Lynda Harvey (aka the Management Guru) to break down the three most common toxic manager types: the Micromanager, the Narcissist, and the Bully. W...

In this solo episode,we are looking back at Season 1 of Loud & Lifted and pulling out the big themes that kept showing up in every conversation with women in leadership — from founders and executives to small business owners. Think of this as your 2025 rewind: what actually matters if you want to grow your career, expand your impact, and stop playing small? This episode walks through the patte...

The exact words to use in three hard work conversations: giving tough feedback, pushing back on a bad decision, and speaking up when you've been overlooked. Nine minutes of scripts. In this Quick Lift we break down what to say when you need to deliver tough feedback to a peer, how to disagree with your boss without burning the relationship, and how to speak up in a meeting when you've been talked...

The hard conversation you've been putting off — the one with your boss, your peer, your direct report — this episode is the script. Sarita Maybin on how to say what you mean without losing the room. If you've ever needed to give tough feedback, push back on a bad decision, address a peer who's underperforming, or tell your boss something they don't want to hear — this conversation gives you the ex...

Episode Overview On this female leadership podcast mini, we distill Katherine Naylor Pullman’s playbook for women supporting women into quick, actionable moves. Learn how to take educated risks without the “resume jumper” stigma, transform performative networking into friendship-first community, and use a weekly coffee-chat habit to future-proof your career. We cover mentorship that multiplies (“I...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Katherine Naylor Pullman as she shares her insights on bold career moves and the power of mentorship among women. In this empowering episode, we explore how women can uplift each other in the workplace, break barriers, and achieve their professional dreams. Katherine discusses her own journey, the challenges she faced, and the mentors who helped shape her...

On this women in leadership Quick Lift, career strategist Sonja Price shows how to reinvent without “starting over,” build a market-savvy career roadmap, and lead through change with courage and executive presence. You’ll learn fast frameworks to translate transferable skills across industries, a 15-minute career roadmap sprint, a 10-breath reset to steady the room, and a visibility checklist so d...

Episode Overview Women in leadership are navigating constant change—and thriving when they treat it like a wave to surf, not a storm to fear. In this female leadership podcast episode, career strategist Sonja Price shows how to reinvent without starting over, build a career roadmap, and lead through uncertainty with courage, nervous-system tools, and executive presence. We reframe “job-hopping” as...

Episode Overview In under 10 minutes, we turn Melanie Lippman’s image strategy into action you can use before your next meeting. You’ll learn how to build a brand-first wardrobe (not trend-first), use color to create connection, pass the Zoom 10-second check, codify your Style Code to kill decision fatigue, and show up as the most authentic, magnetic version of you—IRL and on camera. This is execu...

On this podcast episode, Image Strategist Melanie Lippman helps women in leadership build executive presence and a memorable personal brand—without dressing like everyone else. She introduces her Style Code framework, shows why color creates connection (and all-black can build walls), and explains how to swap “corporate armor” for credibility, warmth, and authenticity—on camera and in real life. T...

In under 10 minutes, we pull the most actionable moves from Mita Mallick’s The Devil Emails at Midnight —so you can navigate bad-boss dynamics and sharpen your own leadership in the process. We cover the core lever of self-awareness (and one habit to fix now), how to shut down disrespect in real time, why you can’t outwork a bully (but you can out-plan one), and the exact re-engagement script for...

There are 13 types of bad bosses. Bestselling author Mita Mallick has worked for most of them — and in this episode she names every one, from the credit-stealer to the gaslighter to the boss who emails at midnight. If you've ever had a manager who took credit for your work, made you feel small in meetings, played favorites, micromanaged every decision, or sent that 11pm email "just checking in" —...