Beyond the Table Podcast

Empowering Women Through Storytelling


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Women Beyond the Table is a community dedicated to accelerating personal growth, which leads to professional success. We are a network with a soul, combining business with health and wellness. We have created a diverse, nonjudgmental, and noncompetitive space for women to unite, leverage their social capital, and go beyond the table. 

In this episode, hosts Tammy Cohen and Meg King engage in a heartfelt conversation with Jill Conway McDowell, exploring themes of personal growth, the impact of the pandemic, and the importance of sharing women's stories. They discuss Jill's extensive career in news, the challenges faced by women in the workplace, and the ongoing journey of reevaluating happiness and career choices. They discuss how embracing the present, overcoming self-doubt, and discovering passion can lead to a fulfilling life. 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

02:49 The Impact of the Pandemic on Personal Growth

06:12 Introducing Jill Conway McDowell

08:51 The Power of Sharing Stories

12:09 Jill's News Career and Its Challenges

14:58 Reevaluating Happiness and Career Choices

17:56 Gender Dynamics in the Workplace

21:06 Empowering Women in Leadership

22:43 Embracing the Present: Living One Step at a Time

24:40 The Power of Storytelling: Inspiring Women Through Media

26:39 Overcoming Self-Doubt: The Journey to Follow Your Passion

29:57 Discovering Passion: The Quest for What Lights You Up

32:31 Unpacking Limiting Beliefs: Understanding Our Past

34:43 Advice to the Younger Self: Visualizing a Bright Future

36:20 Empathy and Self-Dialogue: Conversations with Our Future Self

Key Takeaways 

 Women have unique experiences that shape their paths and should be shared.

Career reevaluation is essential for personal happiness and fulfillment.

The corporate world often lacks flexibility for working mothers.

Gender dynamics in the workplace still present challenges for women.

Storytelling can inspire and empower others, especially women.

Many women struggle with self-doubt and the fear of pursuing their passions.

Understanding limiting beliefs is crucial for personal growth.

Visualizing a desired future can guide decision-making.

Conversations with our future selves can provide clarity and encouragement.

Connect With Jill

linkedin.com/in/jill-conway-mcdowell 

 instagram- @jillconwaymcdowell

@powerfulwomenusa 

@secretsofpowerfulwomen on Spotify- 

 https://open.spotify.com/show/5wTQ0wl0AxRqO92hBPc0GQ?si=7e4860f0c4164bf6 also on apple podcast and YouTube

Podcast Websites: https://tammyjcohen.com/podcast/

https://www.megkingconsulting.com/podcast

Email: womenbeyondthetable[email protected]

Social: LinkedIn | Instagram
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Beyond the Table PodcastBy Tammy Cohen