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Her Workplace Unfiltered is a podcast about what it really takes to navigate the modern workplace as a woman—the challenges, wins, and unfiltered experiences in between. Hosted by Marilynn Joyner, Founder & CEO of Her Workplace, the show features raw conversations with women leading, pivoting, and redefining success, plus Marilynn’s own journey from corporate to founder. Each week, hear stories of bold moves, breakthroughs, and strategies to help you build a career on your own terms.
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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 decade helping high-achieving professionals at companies like Google, JPMorgan Chase, and Verizon communicate more clearly, prevent burnout, and navigate complicated workplace dynamics.Known for her work on what she calls “sensitive strivers”—ambitious professionals who feel deeply, think deeply, and often overthink—Melody shares practical strategies for turning emotional awareness into a professional advantage.In this conversation, Melody breaks down why so many ambitious professionals struggle with overthinking, how to build confidence in high-stakes environments, and how to effectively manage up so you can get the support, visibility, and opportunities you need to grow your career.Instagram: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceTikTok: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceWatch on YouTubeJoin Her Workplace Follow Her Workplace on LinkedInSubscribe to Our NewsletterProduced by Peoples Media
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 to recognize the progress women have made and the work that still lies ahead.In this solo episode, Her Workplace Founder & CEO Marilynn Joyner reflects on the biggest lessons from The Elevate Her Summit—what happens when women get access to the right people, resources, and opportunities. She shares behind-the-scenes insights from building the Summit, the risks and realities of hosting a major event as a founder, and the moments that reminded her exactly why Her Workplace exists.This episode is also a reflection on International Women’s Day, and a reminder that while progress has been made, access to opportunity, leadership, and decision-making still isn’t equal.Marilynn also shares the three things ambitious women should focus on right now to build real career momentum in today’s changing workplace.If you've ever felt like you were building your career without a roadmap, waiting to be invited into rooms where decisions happen, or wondering how to actually accelerate your growth, this conversation is for you.Because the future of women’s leadership will not be built by waiting. It will be built by creating the rooms ourselves.Instagram: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceTikTok: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceWatch on YouTubeJoin Her Workplace Follow Her Workplace on LinkedInSubscribe to Our NewsletterProduced by Peoples Media
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 genuinely works for you.She covers why your next career opportunity is probably coming from a weak tie (not your closest connections), how to build a Relationship Map that shows you exactly where your gaps are, and the eight principles of intentional, authentic networking that she’s used to grow Her Workplace.Marilynn also gets into the power of proximity and shares practical, low-pressure ways to reconnect with people you’ve lost touch with, without it feeling weird or transactional.Whether you’re building your network from scratch, rebuilding after a pivot, or looking to finally activate the connections you already have, this episode will give you a clear, actionable path forward.If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, start there—we cover the visibility foundation that makes everything in this episode land even harder.Instagram: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceTikTok: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceWatch on YouTubeJoin Her Workplace Follow Her Workplace on LinkedInSubscribe to Our NewsletterProduced by Peoples Media
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 and evolution.Marilynn breaks down the five biggest shifts she would make if she were rebuilding her career in 2026—from focusing on leverage over titles, treating your career like a business, and investing in proximity to opportunity, to building stronger support systems and stopping the habit of waiting to feel “ready”.She also shares how these lessons are shaping the future of Her Workplace and why creating authentic and welcoming places feels deeply personal to her mission.This episode is for women who are ready to stop playing small, take ownership of their growth, and build careers that feel aligned, visible, and intentional.If you’re navigating a pivot, craving momentum, or preparing for your next level—this conversation will meet you right where you are.Instagram: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceTikTok: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceWatch on YouTubeJoin Her Workplace Follow Her Workplace on LinkedInSubscribe to Our NewsletterProduced by Peoples Media
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.Alex currently leads go-to-market strategy and growth at Goodword, an AI-powered platform designed to strengthen human connection by organizing relationships, surfacing meaningful connections, and prompting action at the right moment.Before stepping into an operator role, Alex worked across venture and investing environments, including Chai Ventures, a pre-seed and seed fund backing women-led companies in wellness, better world, and human connection. In this conversation, Alex shares how curiosity shaped her career, why relationships are the real growth engine, and how women can build influence, visibility, and meaningful careers in an AI-powered world.Instagram: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceTikTok: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceWatch on YouTubeJoin Her Workplace Follow Her Workplace on LinkedInSubscribe to Our NewsletterProduced by Peoples Media
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 two decades navigating high-pressure corporate environments across Europe, Asia, and the U.S. Along the way, she experienced firsthand the challenges many ambitious professionals face including burnout, imposter syndrome, competing priorities, and the constant pressure to “do more”.Today, Pauline blends science-backed high performance strategies with holistic wellbeing practices to help leaders optimize their energy, strengthen their mindset, and build sustainable success, without losing themselves in the process.In this conversation, Pauline shares practical tools for managing stress, building confidence, creating clarity in your career, and redefining what success looks like when you stop running on empty.Instagram: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceTikTok: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceWatch on YouTubeJoin Her Workplace Follow Her Workplace on LinkedInSubscribe to Our NewsletterProduced by Peoples Media
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 and evolution.Marilynn breaks down the five biggest shifts she would make if she were rebuilding her career in 2026—from focusing on leverage over titles, treating your career like a business, and investing in proximity to opportunity, to building stronger support systems and stopping the habit of waiting to feel “ready”.She also shares how these lessons are shaping the future of Her Workplace and why creating authentic and welcoming places feels deeply personal to her mission.This episode is for women who are ready to stop playing small, take ownership of their growth, and build careers that feel aligned, visible, and intentional.If you’re navigating a pivot, craving momentum, or preparing for your next level—this conversation will meet you right where you are.Instagram: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceTikTok: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceWatch on YouTubeJoin Her Workplace Follow Her Workplace on LinkedInSubscribe to Our NewsletterProduced by Peoples Media
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 preparing for the first-ever Elevate Her Summit at Nasdaq in New York City, Marilynn reflects on why this moment feels like a turning point—not just for her, but for women navigating their careers right now.She opens up about moving from preparation to expansion, showing up more authentically as a founder and mom, and why waiting to feel “ready” often keeps women from the opportunities they deserve. Marilynn also explores how shifting workplace dynamics, evolving leadership paths, and the power of community are reshaping what career growth really looks like today.This episode isn’t about doing more—it’s about building boldly, owning your voice, and choosing growth that actually feels aligned.Whether you’re stepping into a new season of your career, craving more visibility and impact, or feeling ready to stop waiting and start owning what’s next, this conversation will leave you inspired to take up space and move forward with clarity.Instagram: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceTikTok: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceWatch on YouTubeJoin Her Workplace Follow Her Workplace on LinkedInSubscribe to Our NewsletterProduced by Peoples Media
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 decision to close the company in 2024. What followed was not just a career pivot, but an identity shift—forcing her to rethink who she was without the company she built.Through that season, Lauren found unexpected clarity by training for and running the New York City Marathon, which became a powerful metaphor for how to keep moving forward when the plan falls apart.Since then, she’s continued to build across luxury commerce, creators, and AI, working with JOOPITER and Fluency—proof that reinvention doesn’t mean starting over.Together, Marilynn and Lauren talk about navigating uncertainty, making bold career moves, rebuilding confidence, and designing a career that evolves as you do.Instagram: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceTikTok: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceWatch on YouTubeJoin Her Workplace Follow Her Workplace on LinkedInSubscribe to Our NewsletterProduced by Peoples Media
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 six-figure role in investment banking to navigating pivots across product, marketing, and operations, earning her MBA, working globally, and ultimately building a 130,000+ person audience by openly documenting the lessons she’s learned along the way.Together, Marilynn and Hannah unpack how to move through career pivots and identity shifts with intention—building confidence, gaining clarity, and creating momentum even when the path ahead isn’t obvious.This conversation is for anyone questioning their current trajectory, craving greater alignment, or learning how to trust themselves as they design what’s next—on their own terms.Instagram: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceTikTok: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceWatch on YouTubeJoin Her Workplace Follow Her Workplace on LinkedInSubscribe to Our NewsletterProduced by Peoples Media
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 women.Marilynn shares how the past year reshaped the way she thinks about growth, focus, and success along with how she’s navigating leadership, ambition, and motherhood without burning out. She also offers her perspective on the current job market for women, and why building careers today requires structure, support, and clarity—not just effort.This episode isn’t about resolutions or hustle culture. It’s about choosing what to carry forward, what to leave behind, and how to build work, and a life, that actually lasts.Whether you’re coming off a challenging year, questioning what success looks like now, or looking for a more grounded way to move forward, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.Instagram: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceTikTok: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceWatch on YouTubeJoin Her Workplace Follow Her Workplace on LinkedInSubscribe to Our NewsletterProduced by Peoples Media
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 helped CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, and high-achieving women break through mental blocks, elevate their self-concept, and create lives they love with ease, joy, and deep intentionality.Blending psychology, neuroscience, energetics, and spiritual principles, Hina’s work is rooted in the belief that when you shift your mindset, your entire reality expands. Her clients have transformed their relationships, multiplied their income, launched thriving businesses, and stepped into their purpose with clarity and confidence.In this conversation, Hina shares powerful insights on mindset, identity, possibility, and what it truly takes to amplify your life—from the inside out.Instagram: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceTikTok: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceWatch on YouTubeJoin Her Workplace Follow Her Workplace on LinkedInSubscribe to Our NewsletterProduced by Peoples Media
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, which explores how to redefine ambition, release guilt, and create space for every role we play.From leading brand marketing at The Knot, to founding and selling House of Wise, to building a powerful digital community of more than 150,000 people—Amanda has spent the last two decades building, scaling, reinventing, and navigating life’s most intense seasons with honesty and intentionality.In this conversation, Amanda shares the real story behind ambition, burnout, resilience, and the myth of “balance”—and offers practical tools for building a life, career, and identity that feels aligned, sustainable, and deeply your own.Instagram: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceTikTok: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceWatch on YouTubeJoin Her Workplace Follow Her Workplace on LinkedInSubscribe to Our NewsletterProduced by Peoples Media
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 supporting leaders across three continents and multiple industries, Samantha brings a grounded, human-centered approach to helping people evolve, adapt, and thrive. She blends leadership coaching, agile product thinking, and deep self-discovery work to help people identify the right problems to solve—and move toward the right solutions. Today, she supports organizations through complex transitions and coaches leaders to step into more authentic, fulfilling versions of themselves. Samantha also serves as a coach within the Her Workplace platform, helping women navigate career clarity, leadership growth, and personal reinvention with confidence.Whether you're navigating a transition, stepping into leadership, or redefining what success looks like, this episode is full of clarity, perspective, and practical tools for embracing change.Instagram: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceTikTok: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceWatch on YouTubeJoin Her Workplace Follow Her Workplace on LinkedInSubscribe to Our NewsletterProduced by Peoples Media
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 background as an award-winning theater director and producer, Meridith spent years studying presence, creativity, and human connection. Today, she works with bold entrepreneurs, technical leaders, and misfit visionaries to help them express complex ideas with clarity, authenticity, and undeniable presence.Her work sits at the intersection of communication, creativity, and courage — empowering people to speak boldly, take up space, and redefine what’s possible in rooms where influence matters most.In this conversation, Meridith opens up about her own journey from the quiet girl in the back row to a sought-after voice and storytelling coach. She shares how improv taught her to stop chasing perfection and start chasing connection, and how she now uses those tools to help others show up powerfully.Whether you’re a leader, a founder, a creator, or someone learning to trust your own voice, this episode is full of practical wisdom, grounding honesty, and inspiration to speak more boldly.Instagram: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceTikTok: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceWatch on YouTubeJoin Her Workplace Follow Her Workplace on LinkedInSubscribe to Our NewsletterProduced by Peoples Media
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 New York City.Natasha is currently Demand Generation Marketing Manager at Akkio, where she was the first full-time marketing hire and helped drive a 10x increase in revenue over the last three years. Before joining Akkio, she began her career at LinkedIn, where she built the foundations of her expertise across B2B marketing, creators, and brand storytelling.Outside her full-time role, she’s also the Founder of The Marketing Groupe, a private community for New York City marketers, and a content creator known for her candid takes on career growth, brand building, and the power of community.In this conversation, Natasha opens up about her unconventional rise in tech, the blend of creativity and analytics required for modern marketing, and what it means to show up authentically.Whether you’re a marketer, a builder, a creator, or someone figuring out your next chapter, this episode offers practical insight, honest reflection, and a refreshing look at how to build a career with both intention and joy.Instagram: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceTikTok: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceWatch on YouTubeJoin Her Workplace Follow Her Workplace on LinkedInSubscribe to Our NewsletterProduced by Peoples Media
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 back the curtain on where the platform is headed next, from evolving the member experience and expanding mentorship access to strengthening the technology, deepening the network, and creating more pathways for women to grow and advance in their careers.She talks candidly about the decisions shaping this next phase including what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and how Her Workplace is preparing to meet the real needs of ambitious women.This episode is an invitation into the vision—one rooted in purpose, shaped by feedback, and grounded in Marilynn’s commitment to building a career ecosystem where women can thrive with clarity, confidence, and support.Whether you're dreaming about your next chapter, building something of your own, or simply invested in the future of women’s career advancement, this conversation will leave you inspired, focused, and ready to grow.Instagram: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceTikTok: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceWatch on YouTubeJoin Her Workplace Follow Her Workplace on LinkedInSubscribe to Our NewsletterProduced by Peoples Media
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 brands like Solid & Striped, Alice & Olivia, Elie Tahari, blending strategy with creativity to drive customer connection and brand growth.In this conversation, Meenakshi opens up about what it means to lead with intention, stay connected to creativity while scaling a brand, and navigate the constant evolution that comes with being both an executive and an artist. She shares lessons on resilience, authenticity, and the value of bringing your whole self to the workplace.Whether you’re leading a team, managing your own growth, or exploring how to balance passion with purpose, this episode offers a refreshing take on modern leadership—and the courage to lead with grace, curiosity, and confidence.Instagram: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceTikTok: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceWatch on YouTubeJoin Her Workplace Follow Her Workplace on LinkedInSubscribe to Our NewsletterProduced by Peoples MediaABOUT AMBITION 2.0Powered by Girlboss, Ambition 2.0 is a podcast where we’ll be exploring what it really means to “have it all” in work, family, identity, and self… and if it’s actually worth it. Each week, you'll hear from hardworking women who’ve walked the tightrope of ambition. They'll share their costly mistakes, lessons learned, and practical tips for how to have it all and actually love what you have.FOLLOW THE PODCASTIG: @girlboss | TikTok: @girlbossAmanda Goetz: @theamandagoetzhttps://girlboss.com/pages/ambition-2-0-podcast
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 sustainably, and leading through uncertainty—all while staying rooted in the mission to change the workplace for women.Marilynn opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped this chapter including the wins that validated the mission, the lessons that demanded growth, and the clarity that came from doing hard things with purpose.Whether you’re in the middle of growing your own business, navigating a career transition, or figuring out what’s next, this episode offers honest insight into what it takes to evolve with resilience, clarity, and courage.Instagram: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceTikTok: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceWatch on YouTubeJoin Her Workplace Follow Her Workplace on LinkedInSubscribe to Our NewsletterProduced by Peoples MediaABOUT AMBITION 2.0Powered by Girlboss, Ambition 2.0 is a podcast where we’ll be exploring what it really means to “have it all” in work, family, identity, and self… and if it’s actually worth it. Each week, you'll hear from hardworking women who’ve walked the tightrope of ambition. They'll share their costly mistakes, lessons learned, and practical tips for how to have it all and actually love what you have.FOLLOW THE PODCASTIG: @girlboss | TikTok: @girlbossAmanda Goetz: @theamandagoetzhttps://girlboss.com/pages/ambition-2-0-podcast
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 Executive Director of the nonprofit PERIOD, one of the largest youth-run organizations focused on menstrual equity.At just 26, Nadya has already built multiple organizations, served as a voice for Gen Z leadership, and become a leading advocate for menstrual and mental health. In this conversation, she opens up about her journey as a founder, the realities of purpose-driven entrepreneurship, and what it means to grow and evolve while staying true to your mission.Nadya shares what she’s learned about leading with authenticity, managing burnout, building community through storytelling, and finding peace amid chaos. Whether you’re building a business, leading a movement, or simply figuring out your next step, this episode offers inspiration and perspective on creating impact with courage and intention.Instagram: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceTikTok: @herworkplaceunfiltered @herworkplaceWatch on YouTubeJoin Her Workplace Follow Her Workplace on LinkedInSubscribe to Our NewsletterProduced by Peoples Media
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