Best Cindy Mendez Podcasts (2025)

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Little Kids Big Emotions with Jill Urbane - The Mentor Mom 30:20

7d ago30:20

30:20

Send us a text This episode centers on understanding and managing big emotions in young children while highlighting the dynamics between parents and their kids. We discuss the importance of emotional regulation for both parents and children, the distinctions between tantrums and meltdowns, and effective strategies for fostering emotional resilience…

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Studying Perinatal Well-being with Dr. Karlene Cunningham, PhD (Offered in English) 29:13

4M ago29:13

29:13

This month’s podcast features an insightful interview with Dr. Karlene Cunningham, who leads essential support for birthing individuals of color. Her work with doulas highlights the importance of recognizing and uplifting the talents and gifts that communities already offer to birthing people. Dr. Cunningham also discusses how her early research on…

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Studying Perinatal Well-being with Dr. Cindy H. Liu (offered in English) 44:27

4M ago44:27

44:27

This month's MONA podcast guest is Dr. Cindy H. Liu, who examines the critical experiences of adolescents and college students to understand complex developmental and cultural experiences. Dr. Liu shares findings from a COVID-19-related study highlighting how unexpected residential moves affected college students’ mental health. We also hear about …

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Fitness, Flexibility, and Family: How Busy Moms Can Achieve Their Goals with Lucy-Anne Carney 26:50

5M ago26:50

26:50

Send us a text In this episode, we chat with Lucy-Anne, a busy mom and former corporate powerhouse who made a bold leap from her demanding finance career to becoming an online fitness and nutrition coach. After 16 years in the corporate world, Lucy-Anne realized that her role as a major incident manager wasn’t compatible with the life she wanted fo…

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Revolutionizing Childhood Learning: Purposeful Education with Gail Hugman 20:36

6M ago20:36

20:36

Send us a text What if you could transform your child's educational journey from mundane tasks to inspired learning? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Gail Hugman, an educator with decades of experience, who started her teaching career in 1974. Parents and educators alike will find this episode incredibly valuable as we unpack essential…

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Unlock the Secrets of True Self-Care: A New Perspective with Therapist Melissa Dumaz 29:54

6M ago29:54

29:54

Send us a text Discover the secret to genuine self-care without breaking the bank! In our season opener of the Let Me Interrupt podcast, we welcome the brilliant Melissa Dumaz, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to unravel the myths around self-care. Melissa helps us redefine self-care not as a luxury but as a necessary lifestyle, particular…

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Studying Perinatal Well-being with Dr. Bruma Palacios Hernández (offered in Spanish, Ofrecido en español) 1:03:32

8M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

Acompáñenos este mes para un podcast informativo y muy relevante. La Dra. Palacios Hernández brinda información invaluable sobre la salud mental perinatal en México, incluidos los efectos de los desastres naturales, la pandemia y los factores contextuales. También aborda la importancia de crear espacios seguros y promover el apoyo social para reduc…

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Studying Perinatal Well-being with Dr. Karen Martínez-González, MD (offered in English, with Spanish at end of interview) 43:18

9M ago43:18

43:18

Join us this month to learn about the critical findings on the effects of natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic on perinatal women in Puerto Rico. Dr. Martinez-Gonzalez also provides policy recommendations for ensuring perinatal people have the social support needed during large-scale events. She also shares exciting information about researc…

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Studying Perinatal Well-being with Adrienne Griffen 37:31

10M ago37:31

37:31

Listen to this month’s episode with Adrienne Griffen, who offers strategic recommendations for increasing policy engagement to address perinatal mental health needs. As a national perinatal mental health advocate with more than two decades of experience, Griffen provides listeners with insightful steps to expand on the incredible work of non-profit…

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Studying Perinatal Well-being with Dr. Rhonda C. Boyd (offered in English) 36:31

11M ago36:31

36:31

Dr. Boyd has expertise in adapting interventions for adolescents and perinatal people, particularly African Americans. Listen to this month’s episode to learn about the innovative strategies deployed by Dr. Boyd to ensure interventions are culturally sensitive and reduce perinatal depressive symptoms, improve parenting, and address suicidal ideatio…

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Studying Perinatal Well-being with Xochitl Carlos Mendez (Offered in Spanish) 33:48

12M ago33:48

33:48

Muchos miembros de la comunidad invierten en atender las necesidades de las comunidades perinatales. Este mes, Xochitl comparte sugerencias perspicaces para involucrar a las mujeres perinatales latinas y de habla hispana y a las comunidades latinas en investigaciones e intervenciones. Xochitl también ofrece a los miembros de la comunidad consejos p…

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Studying Perinatal Well-being with Dr. Sheehan D. Fisher, PhD 21:15

1y ago21:15

21:15

Increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in perinatal mental health care and research requires a conscious effort at all professional levels. Join us this month to learn why diversity, equity, and inclusion are needed now. Listen to how Dr. Fisher’s research and administrative activities address important gaps in the field. Dr. Fisher is an Asso…

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Studying Perinatal Well-being with Dr. Simone Vigod, MD (Offered in English) 35:58

1y ago35:58

35:58

Helping patients make decisions about treatment during the perinatal period is a critical process for the birth person and their provider. Dr. Simone Vigod, MD, explains how her team developed a patient decision aid. Dr. Vigod also shares the research benefits of large datasets. Dr. Simone Vigod (MD 2003, FRCPC 2009) is a Professor in the Departmen…

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2023 Wrapped: Reflecting on the holidays 28:01

1y ago28:01

28:01

Send us a text Thank you so much for another year of listening to us. We hope you had an amazing holiday season and are ready to kick off the new year ready to achieve your goals. Support the show ‐----------------------- Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letmeinterruptseries/ More: https://bio.site/LMI…

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Studying Perinatal Well-being with Dr. Bolea-Alamanac, PhD (Offered in Spanish/En español) 24:42

1+ y ago24:42

24:42

Este mes, discutimos la investigación específica del sexo y el papel del sexismo en la salud mental perinatal con la Dra. Blanca Bolea-Alamanac. Escuche las perspicaces observaciones y hallazgos que la Dra. Bolea-Alamanac ha realizado utilizando grandes conjuntos de datos y a través de su programa de radio en español ofrecido en Toronto, Ontario. L…

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Studying Perinatal Well-being with Dr. Jorge Osma, PhD (Offered in Spanish/En español) 37:59

1+ y ago37:59

37:59

This month, we kick off the Spanish language MONA podcast with Dr. Jorge Osma, PhD, president of the Marcé of Spain. (MARES https://marcesociety.com/regional-groups/spanish-marce-society/). If you want to brush up on your Spanish or are proficient, you’ll enjoy this podcast! Dr. Osma shares useful tips for conducting online studies with perinatal p…

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Studying Perinatal Well-being with Dr. Jennifer Payne, MD (Offered in English) 24:42

1+ y ago24:42

24:42

Listen to this month’s Studying Perinatal Well-being interview with Dr. Payne, the Vice Chair of Research in the Psychiatry Department and Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia. Dr. Payne established the Reproductive Psychiatry Research Program at the University of Virginia. Dr. Payne is the current MONA…

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Inviting Men to the Table of Gender Equity with Kori Reed 30:14

1+ y ago30:14

30:14

Send us a text We're ecstatic to bring to the mic, the brilliant Kori Reed, author of Men in the Middle, committed to uncovering the untold narrative around gender equity. Join us as Kori takes us along the intriguing path of her research, where she sought to understand why men are often silent on issues of gender equality. Her findings may surpris…

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Mental Health in Transition: Surviving Job Loss and Beyond with Ciera Young LPC-A 27:56

1+ y ago27:56

27:56

Send us a text We've all been there, staring at the pink slip, wondering what's next. Ciera Young LPC-A, gets real with us about the emotional toll of job loss or having to close a business. We navigate the intricate layers of the grieving process, creating a new normal, and moving on. Ciera’s insights into preparing for job loss, even when you're …

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Studying Perinatal Well-being with Dr. Katherine Wisner, MD (Offered in English) 41:45

1+ y ago41:45

41:45

Discover the inspiring story of Dr. Katherine Wisner. Explore how Dr. Wisner convened a group of perinatal specialists at the historic Perinatal Mental Health Conference in Chicago, IL, leading to the creation of the Marcé of North America, also known as MONA. You will also hear about Dr. Wisner’s critical work addressing the needs of perinatal wom…

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Empowering Parents: Nurturing Inclusive Education with DJ Nicholson 33:20

1+ y ago33:20

33:20

Send us a text Looking for practical ways to support your child's learning journey, especially if they have unique learning needs? If so, our latest episode featuring DJ Nicholson, an experienced educational coach, and advocate for children with disabilities, is a must-listen! DJ is passionate about creating engaging learning environments and empow…

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The InterruptHERs Return- Season Two Kick-Off! 26:13

1+ y ago26:13

26:13

Send us a text 🎙️ We're back, ladies and gentlemen! 🌟✨ After a much-needed break to navigate the ups and downs of life, including a whirlwind of moving and new adventures, we're thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of "Let Me Interrupt"- the podcast created by women, for women! Staying true to our mission- we have some exciting announ…

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You Got Served: On and Off the Court with Tennis Coach Ebonye Jones 40:53

2y ago40:53

40:53

Send us a text Joined today with Coach Ebonye Jones, Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach at Coppin State University as she shares her passion for the court, but most importantly the player! Ebonye shares her humble beginnings in social work and corrections to follow her passion as developing the talent in both the racquet and in life. In the words …

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Sunday in Slow Motion with the Ladies of the Mic - AITA Reviews 36:58

2y ago36:58

36:58

Send us a text Join us for a little slow flow on Sunday morning as we recenter for the first time without a guest putting our spin on the ever popular Reddit posts exploring AITA? The views in this episode are that of both Cindy and myself and raise to question- How would you handle some of these scenarios? Great guest lineup coming your way over t…

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The ABC's of the Classroom: Lessons of Secondary Education with Teacher Black 45:02

2y ago45:02

45:02

Send us a text Joined this weekend with guest and Rookie Teacher of the Year 22’ Hailey Black as she provides an inside look into the highs and lows of the teaching profession. Hailey candidly discusses the ever changing landscape of the classroom and how now more than ever students need a supportive safe classroom to cultivate and foster dreams! H…

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Eye for Entrepreneurship: Keys to Success with Realtor Kimberly Hostetter 47:38

2y ago47:38

47:38

Send us a text Guided by a servant heart, this weekend’s episode of LMI is graced by Real-estate extraordinaire Kimberly Hostetter of eXp. Realty to discuss all things setting your compass and following one’s passion. For Kimberly that passion is making strong connections and ensuring home is more than a “4-letter” word for families of Southwestern…

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Career Check-In: Shifting out of Neutral with Margaret Weniger 52:07

2y ago52:07

52:07

Send us a text 🛎️ Is your professional check-in calling? Stuck in Neutral? Or simply too many pushes of the “Career Snooze Button”. No matter if this episode arrives right on time for you or slightly overdue for your career self assessment, join us for an hour of executive coaching at its finest with Career Coach, Researcher, and Host of Rising Tid…

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People First: Building the Infrastructure to Attract and Keep Employees 42:24

2y ago42:24

42:24

Send us a text Joined this weekend with HR expert Brita Loppnow to discuss her journey from large consultancy firm to discovering her inner calling of entrepreneurship launching Prosper HR a boutique contributor to an organizations greatest asset- the Human Capital! Brita shares extensive resources Prosper HR can provide every company no matter the…

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View from the Sky: Advocating for Future Women Pilots 40:19

2y ago40:19

40:19

Send us a text LMI is now International 🛩️. Keeping true to following your passion, our guest and female French Pilot Lea Hisler-Bayle once again ignites your inner voice to follow your dreams with confidence. Lea’s passion for aviation began at an early age, and she gets to live such passion soaring the skies of both Paris and the United States- s…

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The Therapist is In: Identifying and Tackling your Workplace Stress 44:08

2y ago44:08

44:08

Send us a text Let’s do a mental health check! Have you been feeling the stress in your career start to pile up? We are joined today by Jelisa Glanton a Licensed Master Social Worker and Certified Trauma Professional in the State of Maryland. We discover the key signs of stress and anxiety and how to address them. Jelisa highlights how you can begi…

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Class is Back in Session: The Road to Higher Education 35:49

2y ago35:49

35:49

Send us a text The road to higher education is a very personal journey- of which looks different for each individual. Joined today by working professionals Lauren Tatulli MBA Assistant Professor of Economics, Accounting and Economics Department Chair and Nicole Kantor MBA Marketing Expert in Brand and Digital Strategy and Senior Director of Marketi…

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The Doctor will see you Now: Tipping the Scale Towards Work-Life Balance as a Female Physician 22:36

2y ago22:36

22:36

Send us a text Here at Let me Interrupt, we want to celebrate National Women Physicians Day and extend warm wishes to the talent and hard-working physicians who change lives one patient at a time . We are joined today by special guest Dr. Donna Stanton, Donna shares her views on supporting her patient's both young and old, balancing busy family lif…

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Fighting Inequity and Period Poverty Through Entrepreneurship 34:01

2y ago34:01

34:01

Send us a text The spirit of entrepreneurship radiates on this very special episode of Let me Interrupt. Joined by Public Health warrior and CEO of Pretty Periods, Chantil Thomas shines a much needed light on inequalities facing women having access to feminine care products. Chantil brings it for those motivated to dream big- fighting Period Povert…

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Transforming into Tech: Finding your Niche in the world of Tech 39:55

2y ago39:55

39:55

Send us a text Ever considered rebranding yourself in the world of Technology? Then this episode of Let me Interrupt is surely for you. Joined today by Laura Molinares, Amazon Account Manager whose passion is to assist her clients to advance business objectives both big and small. Laura has a very diverse background from travel, tourism, government…

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Crisis Averted: Leading through Challenging Times with Beth Liebhardt RN, MSN 29:55

2y ago29:55

29:55

Send us a text It was once said that crisis doesn't create character, rather it reveals it. We are honored to have tenured emergency nurse leader and advocate Beth Liebhardt join us on today's episode of Let us Interrupt. Beth gets candid about leading through the crisis of COVID-19, and how presence as a leader is fundamental for rallying the team…

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Putting in the Work: Challenging our Fitness Mindset with Danyl Filos 39:01

2y ago39:01

39:01

Send us a text Calling all shapes, sizes, and fitness levels. Ushering in 2023, we are stoked to welcome Danyl Filos- certified fitness and Spenga Instructor to the mic. From determining your "why", beginning your journey to improved fitness and well-being, and celebrating victories both big and small- there is something here for everyone consideri…

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Going the Extra Mile: Managing the Generational Shift From A Gen-Z Perspective 29:46

2y ago29:46

29:46

Send us a text For one so young, our guest today brings both experience, drive and passion to the Mic! Joined today by Caley Wallace, General Manager and future rising super star to Camp Crew Pawsome Camp Bow Wow Flower Mound Texas. Caley shares her testament to exceptional female leaders within her industry to model as she continues to hone her cr…

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It's Raining Cats and Dogs: Breaking Down the Veterinarian World with Dr. Karen Reyff 48:09

2y ago48:09

48:09

Send us a text Calling all animal lovers📣‼️ On this weekends episode of Let me Interrupt, we welcome hometown Veterinarian Dr. Karen Reyff. From begining in the industry of Technology, Dr. Reyff shares the pursuit of her passion and calling- Doctor to our beloved animals! Not a minute is wasted in this episode, as we cover specialization in veterin…

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Beyond the Budget: Making Money Moves with Jen Hemphill 39:33

2y ago39:33

39:33

Send us a text Taking us closer to the new year with a topic that impacts us all: Money!! Joined today by Certified Financial Counselor, Podcaster, and Author Jen Hemphill, the advice gleaned within this episode is one you will not want to miss. Whether we don't have enough of it, we don't know how to plan for it, or old habits are hard to break - …

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Beyond The Pose: Thriving at Work Through Yoga with Jalisa Monroe 36:02

2+ y ago36:02

36:02

Send us a text This Thanksgiving we want to gift you serenity and peace. Listen as yoga expert, Jalisa Monroe teaches us how yoga can be transformative in our lives and work places. This is more than the yoga you might be familiar with. Listen until the end for a breathing technique that will have you ready to take on the stress of the holidays, di…

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Against all Odds: Standing at Attention with Captain Kristina Jordan 33:25

2+ y ago33:25

33:25

Send us a text Gut Check episode incoming! Join Cindy and I, as we welcome Captain Kristina Jordan to the podcast. Captain Jordan's path to self actualization looks different from most beginning early in her life when she traveled more than 7,000 miles to begin her life in the United States. From more than 13 years of dedicated service fraught with…

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I Am More Than a Resume: Aligning With Your Personal Brand and Learning to Set Boundaries 38:37

2+ y ago38:37

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Send us a text Let's explore what comprises our unique personal brand on this mornings episode of LMI. Joined by Celeste Carrasco, Dynamic Executive, Coalition Builder, Traveler, and Super Mom- we explore what our personal brand says about us both at work and at home. Ensuring you are the best version of one's self means asking ourselves the tough …

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Pursuit of the Goal: Acing your Next Interview 39:17

2+ y ago39:17

39:17

Send us a text Pour yourself an extra cup of coffee and join us as we welcome Vida Jennings SHRM and more than two decade long dedication to the human relations industry. Today's episode is chock-full of practical gems anyone can use at any stage in their career journey. From interview tips, believing in big things, and how to make yourself stand o…

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Make your Dream Career A Dream Come True with María Pía Mecklemburg 37:24

2+ y ago37:24

37:24

Send us a text This episode welcomes María Pía Mecklemburg, the founder of Elite Networking Strategies, an intimate group career coaching program for women that uses holistic methods and tools to help women connect to themselves, align with their purpose, and land their dream opportunity in 90 days. Get ready for some precious gems that will motiva…

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Who Let the Dog's Out: Business Entrepreneurship at any Age! 32:51

2+ y ago32:51

32:51

Send us a text Grab your four-legged family member and join us as we welcome Joanne Ometz owner and all things ethical dog training of Durham Dog Training Center, Durham North Carolina. Joanne discusses some common misnomers of being a business owner, and in Joanne's case later in life. This episode is a special one, filled with giggles and an appr…

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Warrior in Life and Business with Dr. Emily McRoberts-Froese 30:03

2+ y ago30:03

30:03

Send us a text Victories come in all shapes and sizes. Join along as we welcome Dr. Emily McRoberts Froese and honor her journey and victories fighting cancer. Dr. Froese shares her personal fears discussing her cancer diagnosis in her male-dominated organization. Listen along as she shares her motivations, rediscovering simple pleasures, and fills…

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Breaking the Glass Ceiling: A Woman's Voice in the Finance Industry 31:55

2+ y ago31:55

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Send us a text Join along as we glean valuable insight from Dr. Catharine O'Dell, a female industry leader within the financial sector. From balancing motherhood, the stigma of being a woman in a male-dominated industry, and beyond-this is one you will not want to miss!! Contact us: [email protected] Music: Swimming Lessons - Bail Bond…

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Bully or Buddy? Navigating Bullying in the Workplace 23:01

2+ y ago23:01

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Send us a text Join us as we discuss the sensitive topic of bullying in today's workplace. Find your voice in standing up to your bully as we head into Bullying Awareness Month. For more information check out the following sites: https://workplacebullying.org/ https://www.apa.org/topics/bullying/office . Contact us: [email protected] M…

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Quiet Quitting: Are we getting lazy? 32:17

2+ y ago32:17

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Send us a text Quiet What? On today’s episode of Let Me Interrupt, we explore the often-stigmatized topic of Quiet Quitting. Is it a fad, or an opportunity to reexplore expectations facing women in today’s workplace? Balancing career, family life, and simply personal well-being can be tough for many (us included). Join along as we lend our perspect…

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Let Me Interrupt's Inaugural Episode 10:35

2+ y ago10:35

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Send us a text Join Cindy Mendez and Melissa Finch on their inaugural launch of 'Let Me Interrupt: A Woman's Perspective in Today's Workplace" podcast series. Both Cindy and I are not immune to the challenges we as women experience in the workplace, and lending a voice to such challenges is a fundamental goal of this series. So grab a cup of joe, g…

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