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109. More Nuance, Less Noise: Ronnie & Roo Q&A
Episode 109: More Nuance, Less Noise: Ronnie & Roo Q&A | The Career Clinic Podcast
Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart
Episode Overview
Welcome to the finale of the More Nuance, Less Noise series. Ronnie Dickerson Stewart and Roo Yeshpaul Johnson close things out the way you'd want them to: a wide-ranging Q&A across four buckets, work, partnership, parenting, and the messy reality where it all blends together.
This is the conversation behind the conversation. It's the answers to the questions people actually ask (and the ones they should stop asking), with the same honesty, humor, and lived experience that's carried this series from the beginning. From how to exit a job when you're emotional, to deciding whose advice is actually for you, to navigating a partnership where two careers are evolving at different paces, to the questions every mom of boys is tired of being asked, Ronnie and Roo leave nothing on the field.
What You'll Learn:
- How to make a strategic exit when emotions are running high, and why naming the emotion is the first move
- Whose career advice you should actually be taking, and why getting comfortable not being the smartest person in the room is how you grow
- How to navigate partnership when two careers are evolving on different timelines, and why deciding early what kind of partnership you want is non-negotiable
- The parenting questions that need to retire (yes, "are you done?" and "are you trying for a girl?" are on the list)
- What looks easy from the outside but actually takes intense work, coordination, and constant editing behind the scenes
- The single thread running through this whole series: building a filter, honoring your requirements, and trusting that you are the only one with the answer
Pre-Order Work Life Remix
Ronnie's debut book, Work Life Remix: Keep What Works, Change What Doesn't, and Design a Life That Fits, will be available in stores September 15th.
Pre-order now: www.workliferemixbook.com
About Our Guest: Roo Yeshpaul Johnson (she/her)
Roo Yeshpaul Johnson has spent nearly 20 years building social media strategies and influencer programs from the ground up, often before the playbook even existed. She's worked with brands like Adobe, Microsoft, Unilever, and Warner Bros, shaping how companies show up in culture and connect with audiences. Today, she serves as Head of Creator Marketing at Figma, and is recognized as a 2023 ADCOLOR Leader, speaker, and industry voice. She's also a mum of three boys under six, building a high-impact career while living in Hawaii and designing a life that actually works.
Connect with Roo:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rooyj Instagram: @roohiamber Email: [email protected]
Links & Resources:
Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter: Get my insights straight to your inbox every Monday. Sign up at www.ohheyjoin.com.
Let's Work Together: If you're a leader or organization looking for executive coaching, leadership development, or career design strategies, we'd love to partner with you. Learn more at www.ohheycoach.com.
Want to Connect? Reach out to our team at [email protected].
If you loved this episode, share it with a friend and tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram (@ohheycoach).
Final Thought: This whole series has been about one thing: building your own filter, honoring the requirements no one else can see, and remembering that you are the only one with your answer.
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By Ronnie Dickerson StewartEpisode 109: More Nuance, Less Noise: Ronnie & Roo Q&A | The Career Clinic Podcast
Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart
Episode Overview
Welcome to the finale of the More Nuance, Less Noise series. Ronnie Dickerson Stewart and Roo Yeshpaul Johnson close things out the way you'd want them to: a wide-ranging Q&A across four buckets, work, partnership, parenting, and the messy reality where it all blends together.
This is the conversation behind the conversation. It's the answers to the questions people actually ask (and the ones they should stop asking), with the same honesty, humor, and lived experience that's carried this series from the beginning. From how to exit a job when you're emotional, to deciding whose advice is actually for you, to navigating a partnership where two careers are evolving at different paces, to the questions every mom of boys is tired of being asked, Ronnie and Roo leave nothing on the field.
What You'll Learn:
- How to make a strategic exit when emotions are running high, and why naming the emotion is the first move
- Whose career advice you should actually be taking, and why getting comfortable not being the smartest person in the room is how you grow
- How to navigate partnership when two careers are evolving on different timelines, and why deciding early what kind of partnership you want is non-negotiable
- The parenting questions that need to retire (yes, "are you done?" and "are you trying for a girl?" are on the list)
- What looks easy from the outside but actually takes intense work, coordination, and constant editing behind the scenes
- The single thread running through this whole series: building a filter, honoring your requirements, and trusting that you are the only one with the answer
Pre-Order Work Life Remix
Ronnie's debut book, Work Life Remix: Keep What Works, Change What Doesn't, and Design a Life That Fits, will be available in stores September 15th.
Pre-order now: www.workliferemixbook.com
About Our Guest: Roo Yeshpaul Johnson (she/her)
Roo Yeshpaul Johnson has spent nearly 20 years building social media strategies and influencer programs from the ground up, often before the playbook even existed. She's worked with brands like Adobe, Microsoft, Unilever, and Warner Bros, shaping how companies show up in culture and connect with audiences. Today, she serves as Head of Creator Marketing at Figma, and is recognized as a 2023 ADCOLOR Leader, speaker, and industry voice. She's also a mum of three boys under six, building a high-impact career while living in Hawaii and designing a life that actually works.
Connect with Roo:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rooyj Instagram: @roohiamber Email: [email protected]
Links & Resources:
Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter: Get my insights straight to your inbox every Monday. Sign up at www.ohheyjoin.com.
Let's Work Together: If you're a leader or organization looking for executive coaching, leadership development, or career design strategies, we'd love to partner with you. Learn more at www.ohheycoach.com.
Want to Connect? Reach out to our team at [email protected].
If you loved this episode, share it with a friend and tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram (@ohheycoach).
Final Thought: This whole series has been about one thing: building your own filter, honoring the requirements no one else can see, and remembering that you are the only one with your answer.