We Are Women Unapologetically

Episode Summary Sometimes you make the thoughtful choice. The responsible choice. The aligned choice. And months later, you’re sitting in a life that doesn’t feel like your own, wondering how something so “right” could feel so wrong. In this episode, Jessica shares a deeply personal chapter: a cross-country move that made perfect sense on paper and became one of the most challenging seasons of her...

If your burnout, brain fog, or body has been trying to tell you something, you’re being invited to listen. In this episode, Executive Life Strategist Jessica Cumming sits down with Anne Trager , executive coach, 5-time entrepreneur, and national martial arts champion at 50. Together, they explore how the body’s “symptoms” are really signals —data points calling you back to balance, energy, and sel...

If you’ve ever been the one everyone counts on, the one who “can make it work” no matter what, this episode will hit home. In this solo episode, Jessica Cumming , Executive Life Strategist and host of We Are Women, Unapologetically, opens up about what happens when capacity becomes expectation and strength turns into silent exhaustion. From balancing caregiving with a full-time career to confronti...

If you're waiting for the “right time” to pivot… you might be waiting forever. And the cost? Your joy, your leadership, your future. In this episode, Jessica Cumming sits down with Hope Yin, ICF-certified executive coach, former Fortune 200 tech executive, and fierce advocate for women in leadership. From immigrating to the U.S. at 25, to raising two children solo while leading global teams, H...

🎧 You Don’t Owe Your Loyalty to the Wrong Room We Are Women, Unapologetically — Season 2, Episode 3 Guest: Rachel Spekman, Founder of Made for More Coaching If the room no longer fits, you’ve outgrown it. And you don’t owe your loyalty to the wrong room. In this episode, Jessica Cumming sits down with Rachel Spekman , founder of Made for More Coaching , for an honest conversation about alignment,...

What truth have you been avoiding? You know the one, the job that doesn't light you up anymore, the friendship that drains you, the version of success that feels more like a performance than alignment. In this episode, I share two personal stories. One professional, one personal that brought me face-to-face with truths I didn’t want to admit. And I unpack why so many of us bury our awareness o...

You Finally Left the Job / Relationship / Title… So Why Do You Still Feel Stuck? We Are Women Unapologetically – Season 2, Episode 1 Host: Jessica Cumming You made the brave move, you walked away from what didn’t fit. Everyone said you should feel free… but instead you feel lost. In this season opener, Jessica shares the raw truth of the in-between — why freedom can feel like fog, how “false pause...

In the season finale of We Are Women, Unapologetically , Jessica Cumming breaks down why bold pivots require courage—not permission—and how to take decisive action before you feel ready. EPISODE SUMMARY: You’ve been told to wait, to be sure, to get one more degree, to get approval. This episode dismantles all of it. Jessica walks through the three biggest lies women believe about readiness, shares...

Feeling stuck in your career pivot? In this episode of We Are Women, Unapologetically , healthcare tech executive Emily Carlson shares honest insights on adaptability, doubt, and finding clarity through small steps. In this episode, Jessica sits down with Emily to explore what really happens when high-achieving women are forced to pivot. From navigating layoffs to launching a business mid-crisis,...

Discover how loyalty may be holding you back—with a 3‑question Loyalty Audit and a proven decision‑making framework to help high‑achieving women choose growth and alignment. Guest quote: “Fear isn’t evidence of limitation; it’s evidence of your potential.” – Jessica Cumming Episode summary: In this episode of We Are Women Unapologetically , Jessica Cumming unpacks why staying out of fear or obliga...

Discover how your childhood taught you to chase worth through busyness and what real strength looks like when you choose rest instead. Episode summary: In this emotionally revealing episode, Jessica traces the roots of burnout back to childhood lessons like asking, “Do I need an appointment to see you?” as a seven-year-old. She explains how early conditioning wires high-achieving women to equate m...

“You don’t have to wait until you’re empty to start refilling.”In this bold, unapologetic episode of We Are Women Unapologetically, Jessica Cumming sits down with Anne Potts a communications strategist turned joy-first recovery coach for a conversation every high-achieving woman needs to hear. If you’ve been holding it all together while quietly falling apart, this one’s for you. Anne doesn’t just...

What if the thing you’re trying to hide is actually your greatest asset? In this powerful episode, Erris Klapper shares how leaving law—and the identity it gave her—unlocked a life rooted in purpose, voice, and true impact. 🎧 Episode Summary: “That gap is really the time you take for yourself to figure out who you are, what your identity should be, what you value, what you care about. That’s the...

Executive coach and former HR powerhouse Lauren Leftkowitz shares how chasing a Roomba (yes, really) became the metaphor—and the moment—that changed her life. After breaking both shoulders in a freak accident, Lauren was forced to stop doing what she’d always done: over-function, over-give, and overachieve. What followed was a journey of rehab, recovery, and radical honesty. In this candid convers...

In this powerful episode of We Are Women, Unapologetically, host Jessica Cumming sits down with Alison Young, aka The Blissful Hiker, to explore the raw truth behind forced reinvention, invisible loss, and the courage it takes to keep walking — literally and figuratively. A classically trained flutist who lost her ability to play due to a rare neurological disorder, Alison didn’t just survive canc...

Episode Summary: In this episode of We Are Women, Unapologetically , Jessica Cumming calls out the quiet epidemic plaguing high-achieving women: invisible burnout . With stats from McKinsey, Deloitte, and the American Psychological Association, she reveals how career pressure, emotional labor, and unspoken grief are silently draining women dry. Jessica shares her own wake-up call and what it took...

🔥 Episode Summary In this powerhouse Part 2 episode, Jessica Cumming drops the truth about what it actually takes to build your next chapter without blowing up your current one. If you’re a high-achieving woman navigating a pivot—career, identity, leadership—this one’s your permission slip to stop the burnout spiral and finally leverage the assets you already have. Because you’re not starting fro...

Discover how high-achieving women can pivot their careers without burning out. In this episode of We Are Women Unapologetically , Jessica Cumming shares how to make a slow, strategic shift that protects your peace, power, and paycheck. 💡  Connect with Jessica: → Follow on  LinkedIn → Book your Complimentary Strategy Session  here 🔑 Key Takeaways Career stagnation post-pandemic is real—here’s how...

In this unapologetic episode, Jessica Cumming gets real about one of the hardest (and most misunderstood) parts of reinvention: when your personal growth makes people uncomfortable . Whether you're shifting careers, stepping into your power, or finally choosing you —this episode will help you stay rooted in your truth, even when the people around you don't get it. With signature boldness,...

In this episode of We Are Women Unapologetically , Jessica Cumming shares how to identify your transferable skills, reframe your resume, and speak your value with confidence. Includes a free downloadable CORE method guide. You're Not Starting Over—You're Starting From Experience Learn how to reframe your brilliance using transferable skills you already have. This episode walks you through...

Episode Summary: In this powerhouse episode, Jessica Cumming tackles the one topic most women avoid during career transitions: MONEY. With her signature blend of truth-telling, real-world strategy, and zero fluff, Jessica unpacks exactly how high-achieving women can afford to pivot without losing their minds—or their financial footing. Whether you’re navigating a layoff, plotting your exit, or jus...

Episode Summary: Let’s get real—ageism is still alive and well, especially for women navigating career transitions in their 40s and 50s. In this unapologetically honest episode, Jessica Cumming breaks down why your years of experience aren’t the problem—it’s how you’re framing them. You’ll learn how to rewrite your career story, leverage your leadership, and completely shift how hiring managers an...

Episode Summary: Feeling lost in your career transition? In this episode, Jessica Cumming breaks down why so many professional women struggle with identity shifts and how to reclaim your true self beyond work. Discover actionable strategies, personal insights, and scripts that will help you redefine success on your own terms! ​ 💡 Connect with Me: Follow me on ⁠⁠LinkedIn Book a Complementary Succe...

Do you ever feel like you're just faking it in your career, waiting for someone to find out you don’t belong? You’re not alone—Michelle Obama, Sheryl Sandberg, and 90% of women in male-dominated industries have battled imposter syndrome too . In this episode, I break down the Brilliance Paradox, expose the Success Amnesia trap, and give you real, actionable tools to own your expertise and step...

Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of We Are Women Unapologetically, host Jessica interviews Mayya Shveygert, a woman who defied expectations, left a prestigious career in science, and followed her heart into the world of meditation and healing. ​ ​ 💡 Connect with Me: Follow me on  ⁠⁠LinkedIn Book a Complementary Success Consultation to see how we can work together  ⁠Here⁠  What You’ll Lea...