Her Workplace Unfiltered

Why do so many high performers struggle with overthinking, people-pleasing, and feeling like they have to prove themselves at work? In this episode, Her Workplace Founder & CEO Marilynn Joyner sits down with Melody Wilding, bestselling author of *Trust Yourself* and *Managing Up*. Melody is a licensed social worker, executive coach, and professor of human behavior who has spent more than a dec...

Last week, something extraordinary happened. Hundreds of ambitious women walked into Nasdaq Headquarters in Times Square for The Elevate Her Summit, a career accelerator designed to give women access to the conversations, leaders, and opportunities that move careers forward. And the timing couldn't have been more powerful. Just days later, we celebrated International Women’s Day—a moment meant...

Networking is one of the most talked-about career strategies, and one of the most misunderstood. If the word makes you think of awkward cocktail parties, forced small talk, or reaching out to people only when you need something, this episode is about to change that. In Part 2 of this two-part series, Her Workplace Founder & CEO Marilynn Joyner digs into the strategy of building a network that...

If you were starting your career over today, in this job market, in this economy, and in a world being reshaped by AI and shifting leadership paths, what would you do differently? In this solo episode, Her Workplace Founder & CEO Marilynn Joyner shares the real lessons she’s learned building a company, growing a platform and network of thousands of women, and navigating her own career growth a...

What happens when a career in venture investing, relationship-building, and AI-powered growth collide? In this episode, Her Workplace Founder & CEO Marilynn Joyner sits down with Alex Chung, Founding Head of Growth at Goodword and former venture investor whose career spans marketing, startups, private equity, venture capital, and now operating at the forefront of human-centered technology. Ale...

What does it actually take to perform at a high level in demanding careers, without sacrificing your health, confidence, or personal life? In this episode, Her Workplace Founder & CEO Marilynn Joyner sits down with Pauline Leung, a former L’Oréal executive, global leader turned high performance and leadership coach, certified yoga teacher, and holistic health practitioner. Pauline spent nearly...

If you were starting your career over today, in this job market, in this economy, and in a world being reshaped by AI and shifting leadership paths, what would you do differently? In this solo episode, Her Workplace Founder & CEO Marilynn Joyner shares the real lessons she’s learned building a company, growing a platform and network of thousands of women, and navigating her own career growth a...

After a season of reflection and recalibration, this year is starting to feel different—more aligned, more expansive, and more intentional about taking up space. In this solo episode, Her Workplace Founder & CEO Marilynn Joyner shares what it looks like to step into the next chapter of growth, visibility, and leadership. From building Her Workplace in a rapidly changing career landscape to pre...

What do you do when the career path you worked so hard to build suddenly changes—no longer fits? In this episode of Her Workplace Unfiltered, Marilynn Joyner sits down with Lauren Wilson, strategic consultant, and commerce, emerging tech, and brand founder to explore what it really means to reinvent your career. After spending five years building her startup Dora Maar, Lauren made the difficult de...

What do you do when the career you worked so hard for no longer feels like the right fit? In this episode of Her Workplace Unfiltered, Founder & CEO Marilynn Joyner sits down with Hannah Zhang—startup product marketing lead, content creator, speaker, and mentor—to explore what it really means to design a nonlinear career in today’s fast-changing world. Hannah shares her journey from leaving a...

The start of a new year often comes with pressure—to move faster, do more, and aim higher. But after a year of building through uncertainty, this season feels different. In this solo episode, Her Workplace Founder & CEO Marilynn Joyner reflects on what it means to build with intention in a moment when work feels heavier, expectations feel higher, and sustainability matters more than ever for w...

What becomes possible when you learn to master your mind, rewrite your beliefs, and step unapologetically into your power? In this episode, Her Workplace Founder & CEO Marilynn Joyner sits down with Hina Khan—a globally recognized Peak Performance Mindset Coach, former psychotherapist, bestselling author, and the creator of the Amplify YOU coaching framework. For more than 20 years, Hina has h...

What does it look like to pursue big ambitions, juggle multiple roles, and build a life you actually love—without burning out? In this episode, Her Workplace Founder & CEO Marilynn Joyner sits down with Amanda Goetz: 2x founder, 4x CMO, mom of three, and the creator behind the fast-growing newsletter Life’s a Game, reaching over 80,000 readers each week. Amanda is also the author of Toxic Grit...

What does it look like to navigate major career transitions, redefine your identity as a leader, and build a life and career that feel deeply aligned? In this episode, Her Workplace Founder & CEO Marilynn Joyner sits down with Samantha Mulcahy, a leadership coach, organizational transformation strategist, and long-time champion for women navigating change. With over two decades of experience s...

What does it look like to turn fear into fuel, find your voice, and build a career helping others come alive through communication? In this episode, Her Workplace Founder & CEO Marilynn Joyner sits down with Meridith Grundei, a speaker coach, storytelling expert, and former Second City improv teacher known for transforming the way leaders, founders, and visionaries communicate. With a backgrou...

What does it look like to build a career at the intersection of tech, creativity, and community while redefining what modern marketing can be? In this episode, Her Workplace Founder & CEO, Marilynn Joyner, sits down with Natasha Badger, a marketing leader, creator, and community builder who has helped scale high-growth companies and has built one of the most dynamic marketing communities in Ne...

What comes after the clarity, the lessons, and the breakthrough moments? What does it look like to build forward with intention, vision, and boldness? In this solo episode, Her Workplace Founder & CEO, Marilynn Joyner, shares an inside look at the future of Her Workplace and the next chapter of growth, innovation, and impact. After two years of building, refining, and learning, Marilynn pulls...

What does it look like to lead with both creativity and precision—balancing artistry and analytics, heart and strategy? In this episode, Her Workplace Founder & CEO, Marilynn Joyner, sits down with Meenakshi Lala, CEO of UrbanStems, a modern floral delivery company redefining how people connect and celebrate through design. Before joining UrbanStems, Meenakshi held leadership roles at fashion...

What happens after the launch, when the excitement fades, and the real work of building begins? In this solo episode, Her Workplace Founder & CEO, Marilynn Joyner, reflects on Year Two, which was the season of growth, evolution, and deep learning. After a powerful first year of creating Her Workplace from the ground up, Year Two brought new challenges including refining the vision, scaling sus...

What does it take to build a brand, lead a movement, and stay grounded while doing it? In this episode, Her Workplace Founder & CEO, Marilynn Joyner, sits down with Nadya Okamoto, Co-Founder of August, a lifestyle period brand reimagining how we talk about and experience periods. Nadya is also the author of *PERIOD POWER: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement* and the Founder and former Execu...

What does the first year of building something new really look like? In this solo episode, Her Workplace Founder & CEO, Marilynn Joyner, takes listeners back to Year One—the messy, inspiring, and deeply personal experience of building a startup with a big mission. From the excitement of launching to the challenges that tested her, Marilynn shares what that first year truly looked like behind t...

What does it really take to stand out, get noticed, and build lasting influence in today’s workplace? In this episode, Lorraine Lee—LinkedIn Top Voice, keynote speaker, and author of *Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Catapult Your Career*—shares how professionals at any stage can elevate their visibility, strengthen their presence, and make a lasting impact. Drawing from her e...

How do you navigate your career—and your money—when you’re climbing the ladder and figuring it all out? In this episode, Julia Cancro, author of More Than Cash: What to Do With Your Money Now That You’re Finally Making Some and Senior Account Director at Salesforce, shares her journey from early career beginnings to thriving at Fortune 500 companies. She reflects on the lessons she’s learned about...

What does it really take to build something from the ground up? In this solo episode, Her Workplace Founder & CEO, Marilynn Joyner, pulls back the curtain on her journey of building Her Workplace—the wins worth celebrating, the setbacks that tested her, and the lessons that continue to shape her path as a founder. From launching with a bold vision to navigating a business pivot, rejection, and...

What does it take to pivot across industries and still stay true to your values? In this episode, Katelynn Whitaker, a marketing and communications leader, shares how she’s built a career at the intersection of nonprofits, tech, and purpose-driven business. From her early days in nonprofit marketing to leading programs in the tech world, Katelynn opens up about the leaps she’s taken, the risks tha...