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From "Obsolete" to Unstoppable: Jennifer Schroeder Exposes Workplace Age Bias
In this inspiring episode of Speak Shame, Dr Connie Kerali interviews Jennifer Schroeder, who at 58 was told her skills were “obsolete” and faced systemic age bias after hundreds of rejections. Jennifer recounts a planned 15-minute meeting where she was threatened with a performance improvement plan or severance, describing shock, shame, anger, and an out-of-body feeling, followed by months of replaying the event and noticing earlier signs like being excluded from meetings. Needing income, she tried various jobs while recovering for 12–18 months. She later posted videos on LinkedIn and TikTok, sparking thousands of responses from others experiencing similar discrimination, and grew The Unobsolete to support both HR leaders and professionals. Her key advice is to pay attention, document workplace issues, and remember you are not powerless or obsolete.
01:14 Introducing Jennifer Schroeder
03:21 A Career Turned Upside Down
04:43 Shock and Out of Body
06:27 The Walk of Shame
08:51 Red Flags in Hindsight
11:50 Aftermath at Home
15:11 Rebuilding After the Blow
18:49 Birth of The Unobsolete
20:48 Stories From the Community
23:17 Turning Posts Into a Mission
26:59 Practical Survival Advice
29:48 Where to Find Jennifer
30:39 Purpose From Pain
31:48 Not Powerless
33:27 A Remarkable Woman Tribute
JENNIFER SCHROEDER
Linkedin: Jennifer Schroeder
TikTok: @TheUnobsolete
Instagram: @TheUnobsolete
YouTube: Coming Soon
GET IN TOUCH
- Join the community:
- @DrConnieKerali on Instagram
- Sign up for my Born Worthy newsletter to get your weekly dose of empowerment.
- Are you ready to break free from the shame that keeps you stuck? My free, on-demand, Shame Resilience Workshop is for Remarkable Women who are tired of hiding parts of themselves and are ready to step into a life of authenticity, courage, & self-compassion.
- Hello Remarkable Woman, do you know your story matters but don't know how to tell it yet? Join The Storytellers Club, a free, private community hub to discover the power hidden in your story through creativity & connection.
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By Dr Connie KeraliIn this inspiring episode of Speak Shame, Dr Connie Kerali interviews Jennifer Schroeder, who at 58 was told her skills were “obsolete” and faced systemic age bias after hundreds of rejections. Jennifer recounts a planned 15-minute meeting where she was threatened with a performance improvement plan or severance, describing shock, shame, anger, and an out-of-body feeling, followed by months of replaying the event and noticing earlier signs like being excluded from meetings. Needing income, she tried various jobs while recovering for 12–18 months. She later posted videos on LinkedIn and TikTok, sparking thousands of responses from others experiencing similar discrimination, and grew The Unobsolete to support both HR leaders and professionals. Her key advice is to pay attention, document workplace issues, and remember you are not powerless or obsolete.
01:14 Introducing Jennifer Schroeder
03:21 A Career Turned Upside Down
04:43 Shock and Out of Body
06:27 The Walk of Shame
08:51 Red Flags in Hindsight
11:50 Aftermath at Home
15:11 Rebuilding After the Blow
18:49 Birth of The Unobsolete
20:48 Stories From the Community
23:17 Turning Posts Into a Mission
26:59 Practical Survival Advice
29:48 Where to Find Jennifer
30:39 Purpose From Pain
31:48 Not Powerless
33:27 A Remarkable Woman Tribute
JENNIFER SCHROEDER
Linkedin: Jennifer Schroeder
TikTok: @TheUnobsolete
Instagram: @TheUnobsolete
YouTube: Coming Soon
GET IN TOUCH
- Join the community:
- @DrConnieKerali on Instagram
- Sign up for my Born Worthy newsletter to get your weekly dose of empowerment.
- Are you ready to break free from the shame that keeps you stuck? My free, on-demand, Shame Resilience Workshop is for Remarkable Women who are tired of hiding parts of themselves and are ready to step into a life of authenticity, courage, & self-compassion.
- Hello Remarkable Woman, do you know your story matters but don't know how to tell it yet? Join The Storytellers Club, a free, private community hub to discover the power hidden in your story through creativity & connection.