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In this powerful conversation, Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Dr. Lucinda Jackson, a scientist, corporate leader, Peace Corps volunteer, and champion for women who are rewriting the rules of work. Together, they unpack what it means to break barriers, reinvent yourself, and lead with courage in male-dominated spaces.
Dr. Jackson shares her early realization that women were advancing under a different set of rules and how that fueled her lifelong commitment to advocacy. She talks candidly about career transitions, losing and rediscovering identity, and why it’s not only okay to quit what no longer serves you it’s necessary. Renée and Dr. Jackson also dig into Project Escape, a methodology that empowers people to design their next chapter with intention, financial readiness, and freedom.
If you’re navigating a transition, trying to reclaim your confidence, or redefining your power, this episode is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention.
What You’ll Learn
Why women still face different rules for advancement
How advocacy changes the trajectory for women in the workplace
Why encouraging girls and young women into STEM is essential
The emotional and strategic side of career transitions
How to rebuild your identity outside of job titles
The power of financial independence when pivoting
The truth about quitting and why it can be liberation
Dr. Jackson’s Project Escape framework for planning your next chapter
Lessons from her Peace Corps experience and what it teaches us about courage
Sound Bites
“We all have limitless potential.”
“You didn’t use all your talents.”
“Money is emotional.”
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Lucinda Jackson
02:43 Realizing Gender Disparities in Advancement
08:08 The Importance of Advocacy and Support
09:52 Encouraging Young Women in STEM
11:44 Navigating Credit and Blame in the Workplace
16:31 Rediscovering Identity Beyond Job Titles
24:15 Preparing for a New Chapter
31:38 Project Escape Methodology
44:24 Lessons from the Peace Corps Experience
51:25 Embracing Change and Liberation
Learn More
Follow Lucinda Jackson on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or visit www.lucindajackson.com.
To keep up with Dr. Renée Baker, visit her website at https://reneebaker.com or follow her on social media at @itsreneebaker.
By Dr. Renée BakerIn this powerful conversation, Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Dr. Lucinda Jackson, a scientist, corporate leader, Peace Corps volunteer, and champion for women who are rewriting the rules of work. Together, they unpack what it means to break barriers, reinvent yourself, and lead with courage in male-dominated spaces.
Dr. Jackson shares her early realization that women were advancing under a different set of rules and how that fueled her lifelong commitment to advocacy. She talks candidly about career transitions, losing and rediscovering identity, and why it’s not only okay to quit what no longer serves you it’s necessary. Renée and Dr. Jackson also dig into Project Escape, a methodology that empowers people to design their next chapter with intention, financial readiness, and freedom.
If you’re navigating a transition, trying to reclaim your confidence, or redefining your power, this episode is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention.
What You’ll Learn
Why women still face different rules for advancement
How advocacy changes the trajectory for women in the workplace
Why encouraging girls and young women into STEM is essential
The emotional and strategic side of career transitions
How to rebuild your identity outside of job titles
The power of financial independence when pivoting
The truth about quitting and why it can be liberation
Dr. Jackson’s Project Escape framework for planning your next chapter
Lessons from her Peace Corps experience and what it teaches us about courage
Sound Bites
“We all have limitless potential.”
“You didn’t use all your talents.”
“Money is emotional.”
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Lucinda Jackson
02:43 Realizing Gender Disparities in Advancement
08:08 The Importance of Advocacy and Support
09:52 Encouraging Young Women in STEM
11:44 Navigating Credit and Blame in the Workplace
16:31 Rediscovering Identity Beyond Job Titles
24:15 Preparing for a New Chapter
31:38 Project Escape Methodology
44:24 Lessons from the Peace Corps Experience
51:25 Embracing Change and Liberation
Learn More
Follow Lucinda Jackson on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or visit www.lucindajackson.com.
To keep up with Dr. Renée Baker, visit her website at https://reneebaker.com or follow her on social media at @itsreneebaker.