Career Gems For The Journey

Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or struggling to keep up with constant changes at work? You might be experiencing something beyond traditional burnout. In this episode of the Career Gems for the Journey podcast, Leah C. Murphy , CEO of Career Gems for the Journey , sits down with Lisa Boehm , resilience and change strategist, international speaker, and author of Now What? Navigating Change...

What happens when the career you've worked so hard to build no longer serves you? And how do you find the courage to speak up, advocate for yourself, and take control of what's next? In this episode of  Career Gems for the Journey podcast , host Leah C. Murphy welcomes award-winning executive coach, bestselling author, and CEO of Crawford Leadership Strategies,  Joyel Crawford , for an ins...

What does it really mean to show up as your whole self, especially in professional spaces that may not always make room for every part of who you are? In this episode of  Career Gems for the Journey podcast , Leah C. Murphy sits down with  Paula Fontana , international keynote speaker, nonprofit executive, and motivational influencer , for a candid conversation about authenticity, purpose, career...

What do you do when the career you thought was secure suddenly isn’t? Leah C. Murphy sits down with  Dr. Kristy Taylor , founder of WORxK Solutions, LLC, to talk about navigating layoffs, career transitions, and an increasingly challenging job market. Drawing from both her professional expertise and her own experience with job loss, Dr. Taylor shares practical ways to move forward without letting...

What makes you stand out when everyone around you has similar experience, credentials, and expertise? Leah C. Murphy sits down with personal brand stylist  Doreen Brown , founder of Let's Get Visible®, to talk about what it really means to build a personal brand that gets you seen without losing who you are in the process. From navigating workplace expectations and using personal style as an u...

Is one paycheck enough anymore? Traditional career advice is changing, and so is the way we think about financial security. As federal careers continue to evolve, the lessons from this conversation extend far beyond government service. Leah C. Murphy welcomes Air Force veteran, retired federal leader, real estate investor, and business strategist Daisy Jones-Brown for a conversation about building...

We've all heard the stories about HR, but how much do you actually know about what happens behind the scenes? In this episode of  Career Gems for the Journey , Leah C. Murphy sits down with Author, Speaker and Human Resources Business Partner  Ebony Russ for an honest conversation about the realities of HR. Together, they unpack what really happens during performance reviews, promotions, PIPs,...

Artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere. One day it's being hailed as the future of work. The next day it's being blamed for taking jobs, replacing workers, and changing entire industries overnight. So what should professionals actually believe? In this conversation, Leah C. Murphy and Erica Castro-Morrison cut through the noise and break AI down into practical, real-world terms. Fr...

As AI continues to reshape the workplace, many professionals are wondering what skills will remain valuable. In this episode, Leah C. Murphy explores the human-centered skills that AI cannot replace and why emotional intelligence, leadership, adaptability, and relationship-building remain critical for career success. She also shares encouragement for professionals navigating today's challengin...

In this episode of the  Career Gems for the Journey podcast , Leah C. Murphy , CEO of Career Gems for the Journey , breaks down one of the biggest mistakes professionals are making with artificial intelligence… using it like a search engine instead of a strategic tool.  Leah dives into the growing pressure around AI adoption, the fear of being left behind, and the risks of blindly trusting every A...

In this episode of the  Career Gems for the Journey podcast , Leah C. Murphy , CEO of Career Gems for the Journey , dives into one of the biggest conversations happening in today’s workplace… artificial intelligence. From fears around job security to questions about productivity and workplace expectations, Leah breaks down what professionals really need to know about AI, workplace evolution, and s...

Failure is something so many of us try to avoid, hide, or push past quickly—but what if it’s actually the thing that shapes us the most? In this episode of the Career Gems for the Journey podcast , Leah C. Murphy CEO of Career Gems for the Journey, sits down with Priscilla Loomis , Olympic athlete, entrepreneur, and speaker, to talk about resilience, perseverance, and what it really looks like to...

AI is everywhere right now. From workplace conversations to company strategy meetings, it seems like everyone is talking about artificial intelligence. But what does it actually mean for your career? In this episode of the  Career Gems for the Journey podcast , Leah C. Murphy sits down with Farron Rucker, CTO and co-founder of Syntax Data, to break down the reality of AI in a way that is clear, pr...

Perimenopause is not the only topic we avoid talking about at work. Mental health in the workplace is another conversation that many organizations still struggle to address openly. In this episode of the  Career Gems for the Journey  podcast, Leah C. Murphy sits down with Tonya Ladipo , licensed clinical social worker and workplace mental health expert, to talk about what it really takes to create...

What happens when high-performing women wake up and realize that doing everything “right” still doesn’t guarantee the outcome they hoped for? In this special Career & Care Summit preview episode, Leah C. Murphy sits down with leadership strategist, equity advocate, and bestselling author Tara Jaye Frank for an unfiltered conversation about ambition, exhaustion, identity, and what it really mea...

Why is perimenopause still so taboo?  Too many women are navigating this major life shift in silence, without the knowledge or support they deserve. In this episode, Leah C. Murphy gets real about a topic rarely discussed out loud. She shares what she's learned through her own experience and research, pulling back the curtain on the physical, emotional, and professional challenges that often g...

In this episode of the  Career Gems for the Journey podcast , Leah C. Murphy sits down with  Loni Booker-White , co-founder and executive creative director of  Sauce , for a powerful conversation about creativity, leadership, entrepreneurship, and legacy. Loni shares her non-linear career journey, from studying English and public relations to building a thriving creative career across advertising,...

In this episode of the  Career Gems for the Journey podcast ,  Leah C. Murphy CEO of Career Gems for the Journey , sits down with  Ebony Wyatt , Vice President of North America Retail and Sales Strategic Initiatives, for a candid conversation about career identity, leadership evolution, and learning to trust yourself when your career no longer fits the box you built  Ebony shares her journey from...

In this episode of the Career Gems for the Journey podcast,   Leah C. Murphy , CEO of Career Gems for the Journey, shares an inside look at the  2nd Annual Career and Care Summit  and what attendees can expect from this year’s experience  Leah reflects on the success of the inaugural summit and explains how attendee feedback helped shape the 2026 event. She outlines who the summit is designed for,...

In this episode of the Career Gems for the Journey podcast, Leah C. Murphy , CEO of Career Gems for the Journey , continues the conversation on how artificial intelligence is impacting early career roles and what professionals can do to stay competitive in a rapidly shifting job market  Leah explains why entry level roles are often affected first, what AI can and cannot replace, and how combining...

In this episode of the  Career Gems for the Journey podcast , Leah C. Murphy , CEO of Career Gems for the Journey , breaks down how artificial intelligence is reshaping early-career and entry-level roles. After recently investing in her own professional development, Leah returns with research and insights on why AI is eliminating many traditional “first-step” jobs—and what rising professionals can...

In this episode of  Career Gems for the Journey podcast , Leah C. Murphy is joined by Arika Pierce Williams CEO and founder of Piercing Strategies, for a powerful conversation on leadership, confidence, and claiming your space. Arika shares her journey from corporate law to leadership coaching and breaks down how women, especially women of color, can step fully into their power — without waiting f...

In this inspiring episode, Leah C. Murphy , welcomes  KwameSarfo-Mensah , educator, speaker, and founder of Identity Talk 4 Educators, for a powerful conversation about purpose-driven teaching and community impact. Kwame shares his personal journey through the education system, the challenges Black male educators face, and how he's reshaping what success looks like in and outside the classroom...

Are you owning your voice or still shrinking in rooms where you belong? In this episode of  Career Gems for the Journey podcast , Leah C. Murphy sits down with Dawana Holmes , an accomplished leadership strategist and executive coach, for a conversation that speaks directly to anyone who's ever second-guessed their power. Dawana opens up about what it truly means to  take up space  as a woman,...

How do you continue showing up with integrity when the culture around you still needs to catch up? In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Leah C. Murphy continues her discussion with Dominic George —speaker, author, and former Chief People Officer—about what it takes to navigate leadership, workplace culture, and authenticity in real life. This episode explores: 💎 What it really means to shift...