Break Room

Anya Cheng is the Founder and CEO of Taelor, a leading men's clothing subscription service that provides personal styling and curated rentals, powered by AI. A Girls in Tech 40 Under 40 honoree, she previously led eCommerce and digital innovation teams at Meta, eBay, Target, and McDonald's. Taelor's mission is to help people dress up to achieve their goals- whether it's for a job interview, date night, or big presentation- because looking good shouldn't be a barrier to success.

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• Taelor Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/69612960
• Anya Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anyacheng/
• Taelor IG: @taelor.style
• Anya IG: @anyacheng_siliconvalley
• Taelor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Taelor.Style
• Taelor X (Twitter): @TaelorStyle
• Anya X (Twitter): @Anyacheng
• Anya Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnyaChengSiliconValley/

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• Brittramsey.com
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In this episode, Britt sits down with Gina to unpack a career built on bold moves and real relationships. From growing up in Pittsburgh to navigating life in New York City and Dallas, Texas, Gina shares the mindset shifts, pivotal decisions, and authentic connections that helped her level up and what she wishes she had known sooner.

Takeaways:

• Building genuine relationships is one of the most powerful career tools you can invest in.
• Taking bold, uncomfortable risks is often what separates career growth from career stagnation.
• Where you start has no bearing on how far you can go.

Connect with Gina:

• Gina Sweet LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-sweet/
• Podcast: Grace, never heard of her

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• Brittramsey.com
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Substack Newsletter

In this episode of the BreakRoom Podcast, Britt Ramsey sits down with guest Taylor to explore the powerful connection between women's hormones, their cycles, and how both impact performance in the workplace. Together, they break down what it really means to work with your body instead of against it, unpacking how fluctuating hormones throughout the month can affect energy, focus, decision-making, and confidence on the job. This conversation gives women the tools and language to better understand their bodies — and use that knowledge to show up stronger in their careers.

Takeaways:

• Understanding your hormones can help you strategically plan your workload and big career moments.
• Working with your body's natural rhythm — not against it — is a game-changer for professional performance.
• It is common, but not normal to be dealing with brain fog, PMS, acne, gut issues, and other negative symptoms.

Connect with Taylor:

• Breakup with Birth Control Masterclass
• Listen to Taylor's podcast
• Join her Facebook group
• Website

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• Brittramsey.com
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Substack Newsletter

In this episode of the BreakRoom podcast, Brittany Ramsey and guest Pauline Leung dive into what it really takes to build a standout career in marketing, tracing Pauline's journey from a marketing intern to General Manager at L'Oréal. They explore how the definition of success evolves over time, the importance of cultivating presence as a foundation for long-term growth, and why true impact goes beyond job titles. The conversation also unpacks the difference between being a high achiever and a high performer, offering practical insights for anyone looking to redefine success on their own terms. Takeaways:

• Discuss what it takes to be a leading marketer at L'Oreal - climbing the ranks from marketing intern to GM
• Discuss how success can change throughout your life
• How to create a foundation of presence in your career and why it matters to building more success than your title
• High achieving vs High Performer

Connect with Pauline:

• Website: https://www.pauline-leung.com/
• Instagram: @paulineleung_chpc: https://www.instagram.com/paulineleung_chpc/?hl=en
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leungpauline/

Connect With Britt:

• Brittramsey.com
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Substack Newsletter

In this episode of the Break Room podcast, Britt dives into the three powerful levers that shape your career growth and reveals why neglecting even one of them can leave you feeling frustrated, stagnant, or stuck in your professional life. If you've been craving clarity, momentum, or your next big breakthrough, this conversation will help you refocus on what you can actually control.

Takeaways:

• Skill Depth: Develop true expertise and become undeniably excellent at what you do — building strengths that make your value clear, measurable, and hard to overlook.
• Strategic Visibility: Go beyond simply being in the right meetings; position yourself intentionally so the right people recognize your impact, contributions, and leadership potential.
• Intentional Relationships: Cultivate meaningful, growth-oriented relationships that create mutual value, expand opportunities, and support long-term career success.

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• Brittramsey.com
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Substack Newsletter

This episode walks you through four powerful questions to help you create a clear guiding vision for the year ahead and unlock meaningful growth. We explore the impact you want to make through the problems you choose to solve, where you're being called to stretch and grow, what truly fuels your energy, and what you want to be known for when people think of your work. Whether you're feeling stuck, scattered, or ready for your next level, these questions will help you align your goals with purpose and move forward with clarity and intention.

Takeaways:

• Clarity comes from choosing the problems you want to solve and defining the impact you're here to make.
• Growth requires intentional stretching into spaces that challenge you, not just staying where you're comfortable.
• Paying attention to what energizes you helps you build a vision that's sustainable, not draining.
• Being intentional about what you want to be known for shapes your decisions, boundaries, and long-term direction

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• Brittramsey.com
• LinkedIn
• Instagram

In this episode of Break Room, host Brittany Ramsey sits down with special guest Dr. Kayla Borchers—a holistic orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapist, prenatal and postpartum corrective exercise specialist, mama of four, and host of the Holistically Well podcast. Together, they dive into the real journey of becoming an entrepreneur as a busy mom, from opening your own business to navigating the everyday challenges that come with balancing family and career. Brittany and Dr. Kayla also share practical insights on how working moms can pursue big career goals without burning out, focusing on sustainable success, mindset shifts, and prioritizing wellness along the way.

Takeaways:

• Building a business as a busy mom is possible when you focus on progress over perfection and give yourself permission to grow at your own pace.
• Avoiding burnout starts with prioritizing your health, setting realistic boundaries, and creating systems that support both your family and career.
• Sustainable success comes from aligning your work with your values and taking a proactive, holistic approach to your personal and professional well-being.

Connect with Dr. Kayla Borchers:

• Read the related Holistically Well Blog Post
• Instagram
• Website

Connect With Brittney Ramsey:

• Brittramsey.com
• LinkedIn
• Instagram

In the final podcast episode of 2025, Brittany shares five transformative career lessons learned from her podcast guests. The episode emphasizes the importance of embracing authenticity, courage, and networking without fear. She shares insights she's learned like Terry Rice's advice on being 'savage' in pursuing one's passion, Jade's perspective on courage as embracing fear, Kelly's emphasis on fact-based self-advocacy, Lexi's journey of authenticity in tech, and Brittany's own networking strategies. The episode encourages listeners to break boundaries and reinvent their careers. Takeaways:

• Courage is embracing fear, not absence of it.
• Authenticity leads to career reinvention.
• Fact-based self-advocacy is not bragging.
• Networking can lead to unexpected opportunities.
• Use rejection as fuel for success.

Connect With Brittney Ramsey:

• Brittramsey.com
• LinkedIn
• Instagram

In this episode of Break Room, Brittany discusses why networking is a great tool to accelerate your career forward and how to successfully network with others. She discusses why quality matters, what not to do when networking, and how to start up new conversations. She shares how you can offer up value and build genuine connections that open new doors.

Takeaways:

• Networking is not about taking from others
• Networking is a great tool to stand out in the 2025 job market
• LinkedIn and social media are great ways to expand your network
• Networking can open new career opportunities

Connect With Brittney Ramsey:

• Brittramsey.com
• LinkedIn
• Instagram

In the episode Britt talks about the inevitable AI in your career. How can you leverage it and when do you absolutely need to set it aside and bring a humanized approach to your career?

Takeaways:

• Discuss how to utilize AI in your job search including interview prep tools and resume reviews
• How to leverage AI in your professional career as a people manager
• How to avoid depending on AI and using strengths, empathy and emotional intelligence when its most important

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