Working Girls Don't Gatekeep

Erica is Corporate Barbie! In the best way! She took accounting and realized she is really good at it! She learned about it from her sister who is an accountant and decided to pursue accounting Erica did internships in public accounting with audit and tax accounting   Other topics we discuss: You dont have to be great at math to be a good accountant! What its like working with siblings The differe...

Kelci always wanted to be a nurse since she was young. Her dad was in the hearing aid business and that kicked off her interest in medical exposure and entrepreneurship She talks to us about the traditional route of becoming a nurse through college and experience then also going back to get her masters then pivoting to become an aesthetics injector in Phoenix, AZ.   Other things we talk about: Wha...

Mary Jane is the Director of Marketing & Communications for Snyder's Unlimited Contracting, a construction company, as well as Executive Director for The Cordella Foundation, a nonprofit that helps pay for funeral arrangements for those who pass away from an overdose.   She took some time off between highschool and college to figure out what she really wanted to do. She got her associates degree i...

A real life Rachel Zane!  Samantha is a transactional attorney focusing on business and real estate cases in Delaware (but is from a town near Alix Earle’s hometown!). Her career path started in college when she chose her major in political science in her undergrad. Then she went back to school to get her Masters to pursue a career in the FBI!  She talks about what it is like to be “bad” at standa...

Makayla joins us today on WGDG to tell us about her job as as SEO Specialist for a corporate company and gives advice to Gen Z in the working world.   This position could be really good for introverts - at an agency, she worked with outside customers where now where she is working for a corporate company she mainly only works with coworkers not customers   Other topics we cover: - Tips to grow you...

Cat is living a dream of so many people - she living abroad in Europe!   She shares her experience of being an Au Pair for a host family in Arezzo Italy - a place near Florence that she fell in love with at an early age.   She shares with us how you can apply for an Au Pair position abroad, what it is like to live with a host family, how much you get paid, and how to be selective on which family t...

Kenzie is a Dental Assistant in Charlotte North Carolina who shares who went through a 12 week dental assistant program.   During her time in college, she was very intentional on taking a variety of classes and exploring different routes and options to understand and see what would be a good fit for her professionally.   Her career started after completing a fulfilling mission with her church as a...

In today's episode of Working Girls Don't Gatekeep, we sit down with Amy Edgren - the president of Woodhill Financial.   She is a financial advisor, corporate insurance advisor, and business owner!   We discuss the flexibility that this type of 100% commission type of role can provide, as well as strategies to find and retain clients.   To be an insurance advisor and to be a financial advisor requ...

This episode was so fun! I posted on TikTok that I needed more people to interview for the podcast and Mary Ruth volunteered!  Mary Ruth is a sales rep for a freight forwarding company. She is on the road meeting with customers face to face, giving the customers rates and solutions for their supply chain and shipping issues. She shares what its like to be a sales person for international importing...

Kayla does NOT gatekeep today on this discussion! She gives us all of her tips on being a successful women in Corporate America. She shares her professional story starting out of college in Corporate Retail Consumer Packaged Goods and how she got to where she is today. She represents small consumer brands by using her connections to present the brand in front of buyers at large retailers like Walm...

Mary E. Roach is here today to tell us what it is like to be an author!   As mainly a consumer of books, this conversation really taught me a lot about the writing side of reading.   Mary has written over 20 books and her published book called "Better Left Buried" is coming out this August and is available for pre-order now!   We also talk about her time as a teacher before becoming a full time au...

Allie's Bio: Allie Mazur is the founder of Beyond Herpes, a company with a mission to bring hope, healing, and confidence to those suffering with a Herpes diagnosis. She is a coach and speaker who empowers people to overcome the fear and shame often associated with herpes.  As a world traveler, surfer, and nature enthusiast, she inspires others to embrace their one extraordinary life! To inquire a...

Today's solo episode is a guide to get started in searching for your next career.   I openly share some tips and things I have been doing to level up to land my dream job in 2024.   There are some journaling prompts and some ways to get your creative juices flowing and also some homework assignments.   I give real life examples (very vulnerably I may add) of what I am scripting and what I am writi...

Navigating the Job Hunt: Insights from a Recruiter   Taylor sits down with us today to discuss her career as a recruiter in the Minneapolis area.   If you are looking for a job, she is a great resource! And if you have ever considered becoming a recruiter, this is a great conversation to learn more about the career and learn how the process works.   She tells us how recruiters get paid The benefit...

Maddie Theisen is the Head of Customer Success at a Salt Lake City, UT based company. Previously, she was a technical recruiter, so she has some VERY important tips for us on how to get a job and what to do when applying for jobs. She also shares tips on negotiating your offer when that time comes!  Other topics we cover: -Mentorship doesn't have to be so formal -Women only go for jobs that they a...

How this graphic art designer turned her life long passion of art into a full time career.   Using TikTok, Nicole Weber was able to take her side hustle creating logos and branding for small companies into a full time career where she now has clients across the world and a few employees working for her.   Being a natural introvert, Nicole never saw herself as an entrepreneur but as her confidence...

Today we meet with Courtney Roth, a business owner of a Lash Business in the SW Metro of Minneapolis, MN.   She started her career as a teacher, and listened to God's calling for her to eventually open up her own business called Found and Favor. Topics we cover: Following the talent and opportunities that God has blessed her with has rewarded her tenfold. It took a lot of faith, surrender, prayer,...

My 2023 5 Star Books + Books I wouldn’t recommend  My wishlist of people I want to interview in 2024 - if you have any one who I should interview or if you want to be interviewed I would be honored! Please reach out!  My 2024 Goals + my 2023 reflections Goal Setting Tips 

-“My kids are not sensitive, they are just not DE-Sensitized”  We discuss home schooling and where to start, curriculum for home schooling, the lifestyle and schedule of this,  Other topics: - Financial Freedom of being an entrepreneur  - Saying sorry to our kids - How to have multiple streams of income to allow you to stay at home with your kids  - Home Birth  - The importance that she is the one...

Part 1 of the Stay At Home Moms series with Working Girls Don't Gatekeep kicks off with my high school tennis friend Kirsten Shultz, a mom of a toddler and a set of twins!   Kirsten has always had a job ever since she was 15 years old. Being a stay at home mom for her has been the most meaningful job by far.   She talks through the way that she finds a routine with three kids, and also validation...

Corporate Public Relations + Public Speaking Coach: Stephanie Butler shares with us the journey from a Strategic Communications major with a background in Public Speaking, to her Corporate Communications and public relations position. Stephanie also owns her own coaching business helping individuals prepare speeches, prepare for asking for a raise or promotion, and tips on presenting to leadership...

In this interview, I spoke with Anna Rose, a skilled hairstylist in Naples, Florida, who initially hesitated to pursue her passion due to familiarity with basic $20 haircuts.    Anna delves into the world of hairstyling, highlighting the potential for immense success, creative expression, and personal freedom, especially for those who own their own salon.    She generously shares valuable tips on...

As a woman in a traditionally male-dominated industry, Nathalie encourages and empowers other women to pursue careers in finance.  During our conversation, Nathalie discussed the challenges she faced and the lessons she learned along the way. From debunking myths about gender roles in finance to highlighting the importance of mentorship and support networks, Nathalie's insights shed light on the p...

Grayce Petersen is a medical sales rep in the textile industry.   She walks us through what it's like to get into a desired medical sales rep career, how it looks completely different than a 9-5 desk job and it allows her to get outside of her house and have a different schedule every day. Medical Sales is something that requires some creativity in how to pitch yourself and your brand. She shares...

Catching up with my Working Girls with my current state of the union on things I have been loving! Jumping on to celebrate 2 months of the pod!   Contact me to be on the pod or suggest a friend who I should interview!   Solo Episode: Things I talk about: A peek into Upcoming Podcast Episodes A new interview tool to help you prep to nail interviews! Things I have been liking Taylor Swift Eras Tour...