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  • INT 032: Recognizing Our Own Barriers and Biases, and Then Overcoming Them

    Navigating the professional world, in any industry, means overcoming obstacles. On today’s episode of the Int-HER-rupt Podcast, marketing maven Amanda Rose shares her strategy to recognize barriers and biases to overcome them.

    What are the barriers Amanda has faced?

    • A common barrier women encounter is overcoming likability: Balancing being assertive and pleasant without coming across as “abrasive.” 
    • Being aware of the situation helps you realize that passion (which someone may interpret as overly assertive) is crucial for professional growth.
    • However, frequent communication can help minimize negative interpretations.

    How has bias hurt Amanda in her career path?

    • Externally, men in positions of power might think women are capable of only specific tasks versus what they actually should be doing.
    • More important, however, are the issues of internal bias she’s come across - confirmation bias. 

    Amanda’s tips for overcoming confirmation bias:

    • When we get caught up in confirmation biases, we look to confirm an existing belief.
    • The first step is to recognize the issue as soon as it's happening. Take a step back, drop your ego, and ask yourself: Am I making an assumption about this? 
    • The second step is to reflect on your thinking. Is it a generalization, or are there issues with your logic? Try to recognize what that bias is rooted in and how the current situation is different.
    • The final step is to challenge yourself to rethink that bias. Rethink the conversation or processes from the situation to determine how you can help this person and prevent yourself from sabotaging your thoughts.

    Recognizing barriers is fundamental to your professional journey.

    • They're very similar to biases regarding recognizing when they occur and acknowledging that the barrier is not the end to your journey.
    • Sometimes it's keeping yourself busy until you're able to move past it.
    • Right now, we see a massive moment in history where many people are not treated the way they should be. It’s necessary to recognize those barriers and join together to be an ally and advocate. 

    Have you ever been interrupted, and how have you overcome those interruptions?

    • Yes, and Amanda admits she’s probably guilty of it herself.
    • There are situations where you pull a Madam Vice President moment by saying, “excuse me, I'm speaking.”
    • But there are also times you need to listen at that moment. Sometimes it's recognizing, okay, I should be listening to this person and letting them talk more.

    If you want to get in contact with Amanda, connect with her on LinkedIn. 

    Do you have stories to tell? Connect with Linda to share them. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by TSE Studios, including this episode’s sponsor, The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and achieving their sales goals.

    Subscribe to the Int-HER-rupt Podcast so you won’t miss a single show. Find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. 

    Audio created by Ryan Rasmussen Productions.

    22 min
  • INT 031: What It Means to Trust Your Own Voice

    On today’s episode of the Int-HER-rupt podcast, we’re joined in the (virtual) studio by Michelle Balaun, founder, coach, and mentor at True Self Branding. As a dedicated and proven expert in helping business professionals find their brand, there’s no better topic to discuss than how to trust your own voice.

    How has Michelle trusted her voice, despite her changes across industries and countries?

    • It started with the first time she said no to her father. She was 30 years old, and that marked the first time Michelle stood up for herself.
    • Trusting her voice meant overcoming the restrictions she faced in the 60s and 70s. 
    • Michelle has always been one to fight for the underdog and use her voice to support others. But she had to learn to apply that to herself in addition to others. 

    How can you figure out what your voice is saying?

    • For those who are young and unsure of their voice, Michelle recommends meditating. Think about the issue you’re trying to solve because she genuinely believes you know the answer, even if it’s deep inside you.
    • Consider talking to older relatives or friends you trust for perspective; their age might give them the experience and exposure to help.

    Three tips to get back on track if you stop listening to yourself:

    • Don’t criticize yourself. Do what you can with the best intentions, and don’t beat yourself up if things don’t go the way you hope.
    • Stop, breathe, and meditate.
    • Once you’ve meditated, listen for your inner voice. And usually, the first thought you have about the situation is the right one.

    How do you avoid comparing yourself to another person?

    • By remembering, everyone can win. The more we help each other, the better all our lives will be.
    • Not everyone has to like you. Understanding that and accepting it will help you be your most authentic self.

    How can you lead other people to find their inner voice?

    • Appreciate other people’s points of view. Don’t make other people’s work the exact way you want it (unless you’re a brain surgeon.)
    • Lead through empowerment and support rather than being nit-picky over things that don’t matter in the long run.

    Has Michelle ever been interrupted?

    • Yes, but she doesn’t mind being interrupted unless it’s a guy mansplaining because she also interrupts a lot (because she’s so passionate.)

    To learn how you can revamp or discover your brand, visit Michelle’s company website or join her Facebook group DIY Branding for resources and guidance.

    Do you have stories to tell? Connect with Linda to share them. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by TSE Studios, including this episode’s sponsor, The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and achieving their sales goals.

    Subscribe to the Int-HER-rupt Podcast so you won’t miss a single show. Find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. 

    Audio created by Ryan Rasmussen Productions.

    26 min
  • INT 030: Powerful Strategies for Leading a Remote Team

    Today we’re joined by Ericka Eller, Head Trainer for Foot Traffic Formula, one of the most sought-after business coaching programs for small business owners. Ericka is the go-to for lead generation, social selling, sales strategy and conversion. As a veteran virtual worker for the past three years, Ericka has developed strategies for leading a remote team with confidence and success.

    How do you step away from work when it’s remote? 

    • The boundary between work and personal life has become blurred, especially since the pandemic.
    • For Ericka, time management is a huge component to help that line stay intact.
    • She determines her top three priorities and revolves her calendar around those objectives.
    • Ericka’s advice: Schedule a specific amount of time to accomplish each task to give yourself a sense of urgency.

    How do you grow social relationships remotely?

    • Ericka’s team has a 15-minute check-in each day to discuss what they’re doing that day and if they need help or support.
    • Her team uses Voxer (think professional virtual walkie-talkies) as a method of communication throughout the day.

    What are her major challenges within a virtual team, and how does she combat these challenges? 

    • Remote work leads to text interactions as a primary communication method, which severely limits emotional understanding. 
    • Ericka incorporates video calls whenever possible so she and her team can read nonverbal cues.
    • She occasionally sends care packages to her team to remind them she’s a real person and cares about them.

    Find time for productivity:

    • Find your most productive time of day or a time when you don’t have to worry about being scheduled for meetings and calls. 
    • Because most of her team is in a different time zone, she finds quiet time to work in peace later in the day when the rest of her team is winding down.
    • Once a month, block out an entire day. Use that day to plan out projects and set deadlines for the month ahead.

    How do you address slacking team members?

    • Every single week she has a 1:1 check-in with each of her teammates. She finds out what they need, how they’re doing, and where they need help.
    • Make sure you have those check-ins. They aren’t micro-managemental, but they are supportive.

    Has Ericka been interrupted?

    • Many things vie for your attention in a digital business, but social media can be a considerable interruption, especially when you use it for work and personal reasons.
    23 min
  • INT 029: How You Can Address Sexual Harassment in the Workplace and Discourage Inappropriate Behavior

    In today’s episode of Int-HER-rupt, Linda and guest Marybeth Bonnar address sexual harassment in the workplace. With a long career in human relations (and the current HR manager for a $700 million company), Marybeth has done just about every HR task imaginable, from recruitment to termination and everything in-between. Marybeth has had people come to her with sexual harassment issues, and she wants people to know how to mitigate problems and keep themselves safe.

    But first, what classifies as inappropriate behavior, and when does it become harassment?

    • Inappropriate behavior in the workplace is anything that makes anyone feel uncomfortable. It could be a minor issue, like bullying. Or it could be more serious, like sexual harassment.
    • Harassment is anything inappropriate with a sexual nature, like gestures, a request for favors, or maybe even something perceived to be funny. And, of course, the blatant quid pro quo.

    If someone feels uncomfortable, how can they stop it?

    • It’s important to remember this is not a strictly male-harasses-female phenomenon. It can happen to and from any gender. 
    • If you’re uncomfortable, tell the person performing the action.
    • If you don’t feel like you can, go to a supervisor or HR department for support.
    • Some companies even have an anonymous hotline that allows you to alert the necessary parties without disclosing your identity.

    What if you aren’t getting the help you need?

    • Look to a colleague to help, and keep going higher up the chain of command until someone takes you seriously. 
    • Once you’ve exhausted the people within your company, you should get an attorney and file a harassment claim against your company.
    • If this is happening to someone you know, encourage them. Because it isn’t their fault.
    • There are support groups for people to help each other going through sexual harassment situations. 

    Marybeth believes three out of every four sexual harassments go unreported. Why does this happen?

    • Many people don’t report their situation out of shame. They don’t know how to handle the situation and don’t want people to know about it.
    • They might be afraid of retaliation and worry for their safety or their feeling of control over the situation.
    • Lastly, they might not want to sacrifice their reputation.

    Marybeth’s parting advice, and has she ever been interrupted?

    • If a situation feels wrong, it probably is.
    • Ultimately, you deserve respect, and you need to enforce your boundaries.
    • For Marybeth, COVID was a huge interruption to her life.
    • While the pandemic made her shift both her work and home mentality, she worked through it.
    • In the end, she tries to be a positive person and make the most of every opportunity. Bitter or better - that’s your choice.

    Do you have more stories to tell? Connect with Linda on LinkedIn. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by the TSE Studios, including The Sales Evangelist and more.

    Subscribe to the Int-HER-rupt Podcast so you won’t miss a single show. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. 

    21 min
  • INT 028: The Necessity of Sharing Personal Responsibilities With Your Partner

    On today’s episode of IntHERupt, Linda is joined by Tracy Smith, an independent consultant who advises teams on best practices to improve individual and organizational performance. Her seasoned experience is perfect for explaining her personal experience in sharing personal responsibilities with her partner. With four kids and two grandkids (with a third on the way), Tracy knows firsthand how important this dynamic is for a long and happy marriage.

    How has Tracy found harmony between her work and life?

    • Harmony comes from instances where there isn’t harmony - by learning from mistakes.
    • Her husband helps her. She didn’t come from a traditional nuclear family, but he did. She learned to love his family dynamic, which was an initial adjustment.

    How has Tracy overcome challenges in home and work life?

    • It’s not about a work-life balance; it’s about finding a balance that works for you. 
    • She’s learned to be flexible, agile and apologize when she has to. 
    • Tracy and her husband learned to communicate and have conversations that express their vulnerabilities.
    • She learned to say no to outside things that she, at the moment, thinks are important.

    Tracy’s three tips for nurturing your spousal relationship:

    • Communicate - be willing to listen and ask questions.
    • Find time to spend together - and it’s okay not to bring your kids.
    • Love each other where you are and have grace. Tracy recommends the book Created for Connection to help work through rough patches in relationships.

    How has her relationship grown through their partnering and sharing responsibility?

    • When she first met her future husband 32 years ago, they were both selfish. They were both in their own place. That brought some hardheadedness to their relationship. 
    • While it was great in building their professional lives and taking care of four kids, they didn’t always see the value in each other all the time.
    • Their most significant growth was learning to appreciate each other and what they each bring to the table.

    If you want to get in touch with Tracy and learn more, connect with her on LinkedIn.

    25 min
  • INT 027: How Women Can Strengthen Their Communities Through Charitable Engagement

    In today’s episode, Angie Ulibarri joins Linda Yates as they talk about being charitable and how it helps make the community stronger. 

    • Angie Ulibarri is a mother and wife. Her mother always engaged her in good works and grew up doing exactly that. She has an innate desire to help people in need. 
    • She was 12 when her mother signed her up to be an American Red Cross volunteer. 
    • She got very sick and felt sorry for herself. Her husband helped her get through the hard days and encouraged her. Volunteering, engaging in the community, and being charitable helped her change the course of her life. 
    • In the later years, she became involved and engaged with organizations such as the Atlanta Mission of Homeless Shelter. The people are so gracious and their ability to accept the service is heartwarming. Giving back appreciation makes so much difference. 

    Where to start 

    • Search for volunteer groups on Facebook. You can also search for volunteer opportunities on Google. 
    • There are also some web apps and programs that are available out there that you can search for to start your charitable journey.  
    • You can even start looking for volunteering works within your space - your neighbors, your church, or the community. 
    • Remember that every nonprofit that uses volunteers has its own volunteer recruiting method. If you don’t make it to a particular group then look for another and try again. 

    Keeping the cup filled

    • Getting enough sleep is important to keep doing whatever you’re doing. 
    • It’s also important to look for things that you love and make sure that you spend some time doing all these things that you love and enjoy. 
    • Women have the natural ability to nurture and help and we need an outlet to put these abilities to good use. 
    • Angie’s biggest challenge was her fear but she was able to shut down the voice of fear in her head every single day. 
    • When you find the organization or a volunteer group that you are interested in, you will naturally gravitate toward it. 
    • It’s important to have faith that whatever you ask for will happen. Just keep doing what you’re doing and celebrate every milestone. 
    • Surround yourself with like-minded people to inspire and empower you to keep doing what you’re doing. 
    • Life will always have interruptions. Patience is critical to overcoming interruptions.

    “How Women Can Strengthen Their Communities Through Charitable Engagement” episode resources

    Connect and follow Angie Ulibarri via LinkedIn. 

    Do you have more stories to tell? Talk to Linda Yates here. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by the TSE Studios including The Sales Evangelist and more. 

    This episode is sponsored by The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and smash their quotas. Int-HER-rupt Podcast is produced by the team at TSE Studios, 

    If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the Int-HER-rupt Podcast so you won’t miss a single interview. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. You can also leave comments, suggestions, and ratings for every episode you listen to. 

    Audio created by Ryan Rasmussen Productions.

    28 min
  • INT 026: Focus on Others to Overcome Your Own Imposter Syndrome

    As a salesperson, how do you focus on others to help overcome your own imposter syndrome? Join Linda Yates and Melissa Oakes as they talk about overcoming imposter syndrome by helping others. 

    • Melissa Oakes is all about helping others feel good about themselves. 
    • Her approach is simple, she asks people of the best day of their lives and she lets them tell their story. 
    • Melissa Oakes works for Hair Club, it’s a company that helps people with their hair and live their life just as if everyday was the best day of their life. 

    The Imposter Syndrome

    • Imposter syndrome is about people who, in some many cases, had done quite well for themselves but they didn’t have that feeling of accomplishment and they fear of getting found out. 
    •  They may have a title but on the inside, they feel that they’re not good enough. 
    • There are people who are meant to be in front of the house while others are supposed to be in the back of the house. 
    • Don’t let the negativity or the feeling that ‘i’m not good enough for you’ but instead determine what’s going to be good enough for yourself. 
    • Challenge yourself to learn everything you can to get in front of people and be comfortable with it. 
    • When you’re too focused on the things that you lack, you lose so much valuable insight. 
    • Melissa discovered that she is at her best when she is focused on others. 
    • If you experience setbacks, try to look at it as an opportunity. When something doesn’t go your way, try to be adaptable and flexible. 
    • Even with setbacks, you can still help other people. Find out what’s important for them and try to find ways to help them. There’s always a lesson that you can learn from every story. 

    Baby steps to overcome the imposter syndrome

    • Move your voice of perfection to progress. Instead of focusing on being perfect, focus on your goals instead and on the progress that you’re making. Be in the moment. 
    • Celebrate your wins. When somebody says thank you to you, accept it and don’t question it. Manage your self-doubt by not focusing on the “No”. 
    • When there are interruptions in your life, take a step back and listen. Accentuate the positive and believe that you can make it happen. 

    “Focus on Others to Help Overcome Your Own Imposter Syndrome” episode resources

    Connect and follow Melissa Oakes via LinkedIn. 

    Do you have more stories to tell? Talk to Linda Yates here. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by the TSE Studios including The Sales Evangelist and more. 

    This episode is sponsored by The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and smash their quotas. Int-HER-rupt Podcast is produced by the team at TSE Studios, 

    If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the Int-HER-rupt Podcast so you won’t miss a single interview. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. You can also leave comments, suggestions, and ratings for every episode you listen to. 

    Audio created by Ryan Rasmussen Productions. 

    23 min
  • INT 025: Women's Sports Were Gaining Popularity Before Covid, and That Should Matter to Us

    Women’s sports were gaining popularity before COVID but the question is, why should that matter to us? Join Linda Yates and her guest Missy Heilman as they talked about the subject in depth. 

    Who is Missy Heilman?

    • Sports have been an important part of Missy’s life since growing up. 
    • She played several sports including volleyball, basketball, and she ran track. She got a small scholarship at the University of North Dakota for track and field, and with hard work, she graduated on a full scholarship. She also earned an NCAA postgraduate scholarship.
    • She started running in meets when she was in the eighth grade. She ran the 300-meter during high school and 400-meter hurdles during college, which also became her specialty. Her favorite would be the relay and their team made it to the nationals several times.

    The Importance of Sports

    • Kids today are pressured to specialize so early. There is so much emphasis on winning that kids are paralyzed by the fear of failure. 
    • Missy wanted to create an environment or program where girls could come and truly be themselves without the pressure. This isn’t just for the girls with parents who could afford to drive them all over the place. She wanted a safe place for all kids. This was how Bio Girls started. It is a nonprofit organization in Fargo where they help second to sixth graders to improve their self-esteem through a 12-week program. 
    • The organization forced her to think about process, scalability, and documentation. 
    • Even with the pandemic last year, their organization was able to help 1,500 girls across five states in the program. 
    • Missy was working as a director of marketing and was paid a six-figure salary but it didn’t make her happy. It took her nine months to finally leave the job and focus on Bio Girls. They now have a staff of six and over 600 volunteers every year. 

    Working with women in Sports

    • The Bio Girls program trains young girls as well for non-competitive 5k runs. Physical activity is not the core of the program but they use it to reinforce life skills such as goal setting, practicing accountability, dealing with a bad day, and more. 
    • Missy learned that when they spent money on marketing expansion and people came to know about them, many come forward and offered their help. 
    • These are women who have the same passion for youth development and wanting to be a part of a community that aims to help girls become the best versions of themselves. 
    • The program teaches the girls kindness, respect, and it encourages them to stop treating their friends as competitors. 
    • Hard work pays off. Another mantra in Bio Girls is that actions conquer fear. 
    • While sports can be intimidating, and it's difficult when you start, when you work hard and show up for the training, you are already winning the battle. 
    • If you can conquer the skills taught in sports, you can conquer most of the things you face in your life and in your career. 
    • Sports isn’t just about winning and losing. The important thing is being able to celebrate progress and improvement. There are always hard work and failures behind every win so celebrate not only your wins but also your growth. 

    “Women’s Sports Were Gaining Popularity Before Covid, and That Should Matter to Us” episode resources

    Check out and follow Missy Heilman on LinkedIn. 

    Do you have more stories to tell? Talk to Linda Yates here. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by the TSE Studios including The Sales Evangelist and more. 

    This episode is sponsored by The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and smash their quotas. Int-HER-rupt Podcast is produced by the team at TSE Studios, 

    If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the Int-HER-rupt Podcast so you won’t miss a single interview. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. You can also leave comments, suggestions, and ratings for every episode you listen to. 

    Audio created by Ryan Rasmussen Productions.

    29 min
  • INT 024: The Value of Finding Meaningful Work (Even if You Don't Get Paid For It)

    Sometimes, we get stuck in a cycle where we burn out easily. In this episode, Jenessa Fillipi talks about the value of finding meaningful work even if you don’t get paid for it. 

    Getting to know Jenessa Fillipi

    • Jenessa Fillipi is a mother of four and an elementary counselor for the last 15 years. Aside from that, Jenessa is the executive director of Down Home Nonprofit in Fargo, North Dakota. 
    • Jennesa and her husband have very different talents. Her husband is a very skilled handyman. He has his own business and he can take about anything apart and put it back together. 
    • Despite the different careers, both Jenessa and her husband love connecting with people. Over the years, they’ve talked about how they can utilize his gift in handiwork and construction and her love for design and transforming a space into something that people could love.
    • Three years ago, Jenessa felt the stir to do something else. She felt that there’s still something missing in her life. Along with her husband, they dug deeper and asked the input of their kids on what makes a house a home. They realized then that they could use their talents for bigger purposes. There are thousands of men, women, and children in the Fargo community that are sleeping on the floor. This was how Down Home came to life. 

    The Work-Life Harmony

    • Jenessa figured that for her to feel harmonized, she needed to draw close to one who is greater than herself. 
    • In both her life and her work, she gives 110% of her effort. She learned to take deep breaths and she learned to let go of other tasks to focus her mind on the things that she wanted and needed to be good at. 
    • As an elementary school counselor, she doesn't have to grade papers. There is still paperwork but that doesn't include grading the children’s works. 
    • In Renata Bower’s book, Free to B., Jenessa’s biggest take is that we all have unique gifts and talents that we’re good at. 
    • It’s important to recognize the things you’re good at instead of focusing on the things that you’re not good at. 
    • Another lesson that Jennesa learned is that mistakes have their purpose, too. It’s critical that you give yourself grace when you make mistakes, especially when you’re not getting paid or you’re not paid well. You can’t lose your way because that would keep you from moving forward. 
    • Make sure that you provide time for yourself. Sometimes, when we’re too passionate about something, we get caught up and it affects other relationships that we have. 
    • Take the time to invest in the people around you: your family, your spouse, and your children. 

    Challenges today

    • Jenessa is now looking at a transition this year. It’s difficult to let go of a career she has invested in for the last 15 years and focus her time on Down Home. 
    • To overcome the challenge, she’s putting more effort into helping fill the gap within the community. They invite more people into the Down Home family and maximize their resources to help more people in need. 
    • Jenessa’s mother has been a huge help for them and for Down Home. There have been several people behind the scene who are helping Jenessa in creating Down Home.  
    • Life is full of interruptions but when these things happen, she makes sure that she puts up a plan as best as she can. 
    • She’s also trying to prioritize the interruptions, whether it’s the kids when she’s trying to do something or talking to people over video calls. 

    “The Value of Finding Meaningful Work (Even if You Don’t Get Paid for it)” episode resources

    Check out and follow Jenessa Fillipi on LinkedIn. 

    Do you have more stories to tell? Talk to Linda Yates here. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by the TSE Studios including The Sales Evangelist and more. 

    This episode is sponsored by The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and smash their quotas. Int-HER-rupt Podcast is produced by the team at TSE Studios, 

    If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the Int-HER-rupt Podcast so you won’t miss a single interview. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. You can also leave comments, suggestions, and ratings for every episode you listen to. 

    Audio created by Ryan Rasmussen Productions.

    28 min
  • INT 023: What Women Returning to the Workforce Should Know

    Women play a critical role in the workforce in whatever industry they are in. Due to personal reasons, however, some of them had to take a step back from the workforce. In today’s episode, Bianca Collings talks about what women returning to the workforce should know.

    Who is Bianca?
    Bianca Collings thinks of herself as a master juggler. She does many things but professionally, she grew up as a harpist. She studied it since her formative years and eventually, she got a scholarship to the University of Washington. 
    Three years into college she realized two fundamental things: 1. She loves the University of Washington, and 2. She hates being a music major. 
    Being a harpist means being at the back of the orchestra, mostly all by herself. The thing about Bianca is that she’s naturally extroverted, she loves connection, and she loves collaboration. 
    She left and went to live in Taiwan for a couple of years. When she came back, she studied Chinese. 
    She taught harp lessons for years before she decided to start her own business in 2007. She started her marketing journey and she was one of the few people who used Facebook for Business. 
    Tight no, she’s the head of marketing for a software company in American Fork, Utah. 
    The Challenge in going back to the workforce
    The hardest part for Bianca is the moment right before you go back. It’s about that experience when your last kid goes to school all day long and you’re left with nothing to do. 
    It’s about having to do all the things for your children for so many years and when that’s taken away, you’re just left wondering. 
    You have this mentality of “I’ve been out of work too long”. You’ve got all these reasons to keep you out of work. May it be your outdated resume, that you're out of date, and whatnot. 
    When Bianca started working in tech, she also felt out of the loop. She felt like they were speaking a different language. There were all these terms and acronyms that she didn’t know about. Most of the people working in tech were young and were fresh out of college. 
    The strong narrative among women today is that when they leave, they’d ruin their family. 
    Women must have the courage to resolve this narrative and get past this negative mentality that they are too old, too outdated, to do anything. 
    The truth is, you never left the workforce. You can always dial on the soft skills you’ve learned and learn from the experiences you’ve had. Women need to learn to believe in themselves and learn how to spin their story the right way. 
    Tips for Women who are planning to get back to the workforce
    “What Women Returning to the Workforce Should Know” episode resources

    Connect and follow Bianca Collings via LinkedIn. 

    Do you have more stories to tell? Talk to Linda Yates here. This podcast is produced by TSE Studios. Check out other podcasts by the TSE Studios including The Sales Evangelist and more. 

    This episode is sponsored by The Sales Evangelist, helping new and struggling sellers close more deals and smash their quotas. Int-HER-rupt Podcast is produced by the team at TSE Studios, 

    If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the Int-HER-rupt Podcast so you won’t miss a single interview. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Stitcher. You can also leave comments, suggestions, and ratings for every episode you listen to. 

    Audio created by Ryan Rasmussen Productions.

    28 min

About IntHERrupt

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The Int-HER-rupt Podcast mobilizes women in leadership to disrupt the status quo, to take their seats at the table, and to be part of the conversations that are happening in the places where women engage.