The Embracing Only podcast introduces ordinary women who have defied the odds as they navigated their professional careers as 'an ONLY'. The diverse guests interviewed lean into their learnings, lived experiences and expertise from their global experiences to create a show that will engage, inform, empower and provide actionable ways in which the listeners can see the change they seek to rise and shine in their professional space as 'An Only'. Women and particularly women of color are consta ...
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Our mission is to find meaningful employment for all veterans. Bridging the gap from the Military to a civilian career. Since 2010 we have been supporting thousands of veterans, their spouses, and partners with access to purposeful employment. We support our community by promoting a successful transition from the military into a civilian career via education, employment, knowledge, and removing unconscious bias. We help employers attract, onboard, develop and retain highly skilled individual ...
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Episode 69: It’s Time to Take Control of Your Fear
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Episode Highlight: On this episode of the "Embracing Only" podcast, we delve into a theme that has cropped up in some of our recent episodes. Specifically, what Mary Waweru said in Episode 67 about transitions. It’s so easy to let yourself get pulled down by transitions that are seemingly outside of your control. But it’s time to take control of yo…
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Episode 68 : [REPLAY] From the Cockpit to the Boardroom - Leadership Lessons from a Combat Veteran with Kim "KC" Campbell
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Episode Highlight: On this episode of the "Embracing Only" podcast, we’re taking a look back at one of our favorite episodes. Join us as we delve into some leadership lessons with former fighter pilot turned keynote speaker and best-selling author, Kim "KC" Campbell. Discover how you can build trust within your team and lead with courage in times o…
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Episode 67: Taking Action To Be Anti-Racist with Mary Waweru
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Episode Highlight: On this episode of the "Embracing Only" podcast, we delve into taking action to be anti-racist with Mary Waweru, an influential voice who educates professionals on anti-racism, DEI, inclusive communications, social impact, and colonialism. It is not enough to simply be not racist. You need to take action and commit to being anti-…
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Episode 66: Mastering Workplace Negotiations with Dorothy Mashburn
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Episode Highlight: On this episode of the Embracing “Only" podcast, we delve into mastering workplace negotiations with Dorothy Mashburn, a leading authority in negotiation. Discover how you can maximize your leverage and unleash your power, freedom, and true potential. It all starts by dreaming big. Dorothy has a fervent mission to champion the un…
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Episode 14 - Veterans' Voices: Navigating Post-Service Employment with Robert Marsh, from Combat Stress
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In this episode, Kendall Barnett caught up with the insightful Robert Marsh, veteran and Director of Fundraising for Combat Stress, the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health. Tune in to hear Robert share his story and insight into navigating employment after the forces. Robert was commissioned into the Scottish Yeomanry in 1994 and subse…
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Episode 65: Leveraging Your Uniqueness For Success with Lisa Hurley
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Episode Highlight: On this episode of the "Embracing Only" podcast, we delve into leveraging your uniqueness as an “only” for success in professional settings with Lisa Hurley, an entrepreneur, writer, and Anthem award-winning activist. Being an “only” gives you visibility and accessibility. Two things you need for success. Discover how you can fli…
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Episode 64: Cultural Intelligence in Corporate Spaces with Shiva Roofeh
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Episode Highlight: On this episode of the "Embracing Only" podcast, we delve into cultural intelligence in the workplace with Shiva Roofeh, a self-described organizational justice practitioner and curious rebel. Discover how you can confront prejudice in leadership and uncover your unconscious biases to ultimately make you a better and more just le…
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Episode 13 - Gear Up for Tech: A Career Guide for Veterans
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After years of military service, finding a fulfilling job might feel overwhelming. Veterans have a unique set of skills and experiences that often make them world-class candidates, especially in a fast-moving industry like technology. The jump from the forces to the frontlines of tech can be a complex challenge, but you can conquer it with the righ…
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Episode 63: From CIA to CEO - Thriving in an Unpredictable World with Rupal Patel
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Episode Highlight: On this episode of the "Embracing Only" podcast, we delve into embracing the unpredictable nature of life with Rupal Patel, a CIA agent turned CEO. In a world that often forces us to conform, Rupal’s journey of embracing her uniqueness stands out. Rupal shares her insights on owning your weirdness, finding your tribe, and embraci…
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Episode 62: Creating Space & Opportunities for Others while You Navigate Your Own Career as a Minority
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Episode Highlight: On this episode of the "Embracing Only" podcast, we are recapping some of the common themes that have been coming up between our recent guests. In the current political climate, something that continues to come up is being brave, being bold, and stepping out of your comfort zone to create an impact not only on yourself but on the…
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Episode 61: Achieving Moral Clarity in the Pursuit of Liberation with Sibil Patri
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Episode Highlight: On this episode of the Embracing “Only" podcast, we delve into pursuing the liberation of your time, love, and freedom while achieving moral clarity with Sibil Patri, a dynamic and visionary leader whose career spans over two decades across finance and strategy. Sibil shares her experience of leaving a harmful corporate culture a…
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Episode 60: Debunking Corporate Myths to Transform Workplace Culture with Mita Mallick
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Episode Highlight: On this episode of the Embracing “Only" podcast, we delve into the importance of self-reflection and understanding diverse perspectives to refine and better workplace dynamics. To do that, we invited Mita Mallik, a renowned corporate leader and best-selling author, her book 'Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths to Transform Yo…
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Episode 59. Intersectionality and How It Influences The Experiences and Resources of Minority Female Founders
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Episode Highlight: On this episode of the "Embracing Only" podcast, we delve into the topic of intersectionality and how it impacts the experiences and resources of female founders and professionals in the workspace. To have that conversation, we incited Janine Vanessa Heinrich, a fervent advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in entrepreneu…
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Episode 58: The Workplace Revolution We Need- Emotional Intelligence & Belonging
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In this insightful interview Archita and Olivia interview award winning author, Farah Harris. Where they explore the complexities of emotions, emotional intelligence, and cultural identity in the workplace. Key topics covered: Why emotional intelligence and emotional skills are critical for leaders today, despite prevailing attitudes that emotions …
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Episode 57: The Three-Fold Process of Unlearning Silence with Elaine Lin Hering
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In this episode, hosts Archita and Olivia are joined by the remarkable Elaine Lin Hering – a celebrated author, adept facilitator, and engaging public speaker. Together, they delve deep into the realm of leadership, shedding light on varying leadership styles and their consequent impacts on teams. Elaine, brings a fresh perspective to the conventio…
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Episode 56: How to Navigate Career Transitions with Confidence And Purpose
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In this empowering episode, Archita and Olivia discuss how to navigate career transitions with confidence and purpose. They share their personal experiences and offer valuable advice for making intentional choices that align with long-term goals. Despite facing challenges like layoffs and visa issues, Archita emphasizes staying focused on your goal…
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Episode 12 - Doing the right thing, on a difficult day when no one else is looking
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In our latest podcast episode, we are joined by Carl Shadrake MCMI who served with the Grenadier Guards and was critically injured twice in Afghanistan. Carl talks about his struggles and how he overcame them and started a new chapter and career after being medically discharged from the Army. Drawing on his extensive military experience, Carl found…
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Episode 55: Being bold and letting your feet do the talking with Martha Aviles
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In this podcast episode Archita Fritz sits down with Martha Aviles, a fierce marketing leader. Martha is the VP of Marketing at Austin-based Gigster, a firm that accelerates the delivery of digital transformation applications giving companies the agility to thrive in a software-defined world. With 20+ years of high-tech marketing experience in SaaS…
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In our latest podcast episode, Craig Kotze is joined by LSgt Natty Ngwenya who made the most of the sporting opportunities available to him by the Army and became a professional boxer! His strength, skill, and determination led him to join the British Army boxing team, where he became a five-time forces champion, an ABA champion, and a three-time G…
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Episode 54: Changing the Face of Wealth by Empowering Women in Financial Literacy with Kelly Ann Winget
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Financial literacy and wealth-building are crucial for women to claim their financial futures. In this podcast episode, host Olivia Cream sits down with trailblazer Kelly Ann Winget, author of "Pitch The Bitch: Grab Your Financial Future By The Bags" and the only millennial LGBTQ+ manager of a solo-female-founded private equity fund. Winget's book …
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Episode 53: Sharing Our Journeys of Conquering Fears And Embracing Imperfect Action - Personal Anecdotes, Inspiring Insights & Practical Strategies
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Dive into our latest real talk episode, as Archita and Olivia, shed light on their journeys of conquering fears and embracing imperfect action. A potent blend of personal anecdotes, inspiring insights, and practical strategies, this episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling the tug of fear or hesitation in their path. Listen in to learn how both …
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Episode 10 - Creating a positive dialogue with Dave Coleman from Civvy2Commando
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In this episode, Ellis chats to Ex-Royal Marine and Entrepreneur, Dave Coleman to guide us through his journey in the Marines and how he came to found Civvy2Commando.By Ex-Military Careers
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Episode 52: From the Cockpit to the Boardroom- Leadership Lessons from a Combat Veteran
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In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing retired Air Force Colonel, Kim "KC" Campbell, a fighter pilot who served in the Air Force for over 24 years. During her service, she flew 1,800 hours in the A-10 Warthog, including more than 100 combat missions protecting troops on the ground in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Kim was awarded the Dis…
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Episode 51: Start your anti-racism journey with Regina Jackson from Race2Dinner
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In this episode of the Embracing Only Podcast with Archita Fritz and Olivia Cream, Regina Jackson of Race2Dinner helps us deconstruct what being a true ally is. She leads off with how her work alongside Sair Rao is not steeped in niceness because being nice has not stopped racism. Thorugh her work and lived experiences over the last 72 years she is…
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Episode 50 : How we allow 2022 to shape us
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The 50th episode! Tying the bow on the year 2022, Archita and Olivia tackle the changing dynamics in the workplace and our economies, performance review anxiety and our collective need for a sense of belonging in all places we occupy and give our energy to. Here are some key takeaways: Focus on the controllables and #Killthefear Recognize that our …
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Episode 9 - The GenDit Network with Chris Shaw and Chris Kirk
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In this episode, Ellis Greenway is joined by Co-Founders of the GenDit Network, Chris Shaw and Chris Kirk to explore experiences as transitioning military personnel and highlighting their amazing work at the GenDit network to support veterans.By Ex-Military Careers
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Episode 8 - Controlling the controllables and paying it forward with Olivia Cream and Archita Fritz
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In this episode, Ellis Greenway is joined by retired US Coast Guard and HR Leader at Stryker, Olivia Cream, and Digital Marketing Director, Archita Fritz to discuss their experiences of tackling leadership across the military and within the corporate space. Alongside the importance of paying it forward and looking at ending stigma and bullying in t…
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Episode 7 - Win the morning win the day with Chris Reeves
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In this episode, Ellis Greenway chats to Performance and Wellbeing Coach, and Physical Trainer with the Royal Navy, Chris Reeves. Chris gave us an insight into his journey so far with transitioning out of the Navy, the amazing work he is doing with Win the Morning, Win the Day as well as how the military and businesses in the civilian world can do …
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Episode 49: Leadership and Feedback with Olivia and Archita
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In the Season 5 Finale Olivia Cream and Archita Fritz tackle two key topics “Only’s” navigate in the workplace leadership and the power of feedback. Here are some key takeaways from the episode: Cancel the noise around not waiting to ask for permission for a title or for a place at a table because you are leading always in your own space in your ow…
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Episode 6 - A holistic approach to recognising and supporting women veterans with Tara Kipfer
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In this podcast episode, Ellis Greenway sits down with Tara Kipfer, Retired Lieutenant Colonel, United States Marine Corps to explore her experience as a woman in the forces as well as her transition into a civilian career. Tara emphasises the importance of recognising and empowering women veterans and creating a community for women service leavers…
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Episode 48: Work on Yourself And Discover Your Biases with Best-Selling Author of 'Do What Matters' Katherine Ann Byam
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In this episode we chat with Katherine Ann Byam, and ESG change agent for organizations, internationally acclaimed podcaster and best selling author of 'Do What Matters'. We tackle how to thrive as ‘an only’, how to work on yourself and discover your biases and those of others with curiosity and in doing so get curious about the planet. She is on a…
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Episode 47: Navigating power structures and honoring the journey you are on
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In this episode Archita Fritz co-host of the Embracing only podcast is in conversation with not just one but three fierce queens. Fabia Ogunmekan executive director of WISCAR in Nigeria, Zanele Khanyile founder of Ndlovukazi Yakwazulu in South Africa and Mai Khidir founder of the Al Sudaniya Mentoring Network based in London, UK. These three fierce…
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Episode 46: Limitless leadership- consciously driving change
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"In life, you genuinely can't control what others say, what others do." - Meghana Rao Pahlajani Meghana a multifaceted sustainability professional in the development sector has driven conscious impact across coal, natural gas and solar from rural India to large power plants in the Midwest USA. In this episode she shares her limitless leadership les…
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Episode 45: Butterfly wings with Dr. Rana Dajani
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In this episode co-host Olivia Cream engages with Dr. Rana Dajani. Dr. Dajani,a prolific scientist and social entrepreneur shares with us her journey to becoming the worlds leading Arab scientist. We discuss how to combat bias when migrating to a different culture, gender disparities in STEM, and assumptions we all make that impact the world around…
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Episode 44: Start where you are with Brandi Thompson
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In this episode we are thrilled to welcome #OperationGrowthCoach Brandi Richard Thompson! An expert coach and entrepreneur Brandi Thompson shares her journey from a college dropout to transformational growth strategist. She highlights how she recovered from failure; how she battles fear and perfectionism; and how history plays a role in helping Bra…
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Episode 5 - Empowering Women: Breaking the Bias
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Our Ex-Military Careers social enterprise came together for our first networking initiative of 2022, ‘Empowering Women: Breaking the Bias’, hosted by the lovely Lucy Neal. We shone a spotlight on four inspirational women leaders, looking at their varying journeys from civilian life and leadership to being women veterans. This discussion looked to a…
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In this episode of The Embracing Only podcast Joyal Mulheron talks about her traumatic experience that led to her purposeful vision of creating a Global system that supports anyone who has lost a loved one. Death is an affliction that will affect us all. Joyal’s purpose is to provide support to those who need it most, when they need it most. In thi…
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Episode 42: 500 Stories of the First the Few the Only
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In her new book, THE FIRST, THE FEW, THE ONLY: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America (March 1, 2022, Harper Business), Deepa Purushothaman lays the groundwork for how other women of color can redefine success on their own terms. It’s the book she says she needed when launching her own career. In this episode of the Embracing On…
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Episode 41: Kill the fear and step into your power
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In this episode Olivia and Archita dig deep and unpack doomsday scrolling within the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine within a global pandemic and share tangible ways to focus on our controllables. They tackle Olivia’s personal journey of defining ‘What it means to be a woman’ after life altering changes due to surgery or illness. They wrap u…
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#BreaktheBias of a cancer diagnosis as a woman of color with Niyati Tamaskar
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In this episode Niyati Tamaskar shares her journey of leading from the front to #Breakthebias and cultural stigma associated with a cancer diagnosis in the black and brown communities. Niyati Tamaskar was diagnosed with cancer at age 34 while breastfeeding her second child. Through humor and education Niyati emphasizes the importance of being your …
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Episode 3 - Developing and sustaining high-performance and embracing diversity with Andy Halliday
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Andy Halliday if a former international hockey player and Specialist Firearms Officer with the Metropolitan Police. Andy joined the Police Force as a young 18-year-old recruit, working alongside various teams through his 30-year career going back to the 1980s. He was always driven by working with teams and spent most of his career on specialist uni…
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Episode 39: Embracing being 'an only' with Archita Fritz and Olivia Cream
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In the first episode of Season Five, Archita and Olivia talk through their personal experiences of embracing their ‘only’ experience in the workplace. The courage it takes to leave and move on from the familiar while thriving and growing within new environments. They reflect on the past year and the continued resilience we all need as we navigate l…
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The Nine Oh Six Podcast is now the Embracing Only podcast. As hosts Olivia and myself (Archita) have evolved in our journey over the past three years we have come to realize that the stories we brought you had one common theme. They were stories of woman who would be considered 'the only' in their space but they found a way to defy the odds and dar…
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Episode 4 - Breaking the bias with Melissa Washington from Women Veterans Alliance
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Award-winning advocate, speaker, author, entrepreneur, CEO, publisher, and proud Navy veteran Melissa A. Washington wears many hats. Yet woven throughout her diverse pursuits is a mission of service—and a passion to empower her fellow women. Today, aside from serving as CEO to both the WVA and WVG and publisher of Women Veterans Magazine, Melissa s…
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Episode 2 - Navigating the LGBTQIA+ community within the RAF with Sam Smith
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Sam Smith leads KellyOCG® as vice president and managing director in EMEA with boundless energy and a unique style. Bringing humour, honesty, and creativity to every part of her role, she’s passionate about connecting people to work in ways that create meaningful experiences for everyone. Together with her leadership team, she’s crafted an agile bu…
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Episode 1 - Bridging the Gap between the Military and a Civilian Career with James Lawrence
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James founded Ex-MilitaryCareers.com in 2010 having first developed the platform from his own experiences shortly after leaving the military. Today James has 13 years of experience in the finance industry and has accumulated extensive experience of the risks involved in Financial Markets having begun his financial career at ODL Securities (now FXCM…
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Episode 38: Choose to Challenge Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace
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Linda Crockett is known for pioneering the first and only full-service workplace bullying and harassment resource centre in Canada! She is very active in spearheading regional, national and global awareness with active government endorsement since 2010! She has won awards from the Government of Alberta and the University of Calgary for her services…
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Episode 37: Real Talk with Olivia and Archita
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In this the Season 4 opener of The Nine Oh Six, Olivia Cream and Archita Fritz tackle fear, power and limiting beliefs. Learn how to step into your strategic power and identify when you are letting tactical power sideline the clarity on focusing on the controllables. It is a firecracker of an episode to kickoff what promises to be a great new Seaso…
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Episode 36: Choosing to challenge with your voice
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Jessica describes herself as a wife, toddler mom, beach bum, aspiring foodie and a Broadway super fan. She is a vocal coach, professor, and researcher who is hell bent on helping women get what they want and change their lives. In this episode she shares how learning to use your voice is powerful! In the way you speak to others, and the way you spe…
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Episode 35: Choosing to Challenge that Women Can't have it All
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Mecca Moore Tartt's love of empowering women and creating safe spaces for women to come together has led to her creating events for women focused on Health/Wellness, Relationships, and Motherhood with the launch of her company BESTU LLC. This busy multi-tasking wife and mother of two beautiful girls shows women that its true “You Can Have It All!”.…
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