Ever wonder what chipping paint out of giant tubs taught a future Chief People Officer? Join me for an enlightening conversation with Erica Rooney, keynote speaker and executive coach, as she shares how her early jobs shaped her path to success.

From secretary to paint chipper to HR executive, Erica reveals how "best worst jobs" build character and launch careers. She explores the fascinating connection between physical fitness and professional excellence, while sharing powerful insights about breaking through self-imposed "sticky floors" and glass ceilings.Plus, hear her surprising answer to what she'd do if she had to start over tomorrow!

This conversation about hustle, perseverance, and embracing challenges is one not to be missed.

Named one of the 50 most influential people in the multicultural market by Women's Wear Daily, Tai Beauchamp is an award-winning TV host, producer, and entrepreneur. In early 2020, Tai further expanded her entrepreneurial footprint, co-founding BROWN GIRL Jane, a clean, functional fine fragrance brand that has disrupted the wellness and beauty world. In this impactful episode, Lynn and Tai get real about what it really means to build a business.

Robin McBride is co-founder and sister extraordinaire of the McBride Sisters Wine Company, the largest Black-owned and the second largest women-owned wine company in the United States. She joins Lynn Altman to talk about her career journey and the life lessons she learned from working at a dry cleaner as a teenager.

Samantha Skey is the CEO of SHE Media—a lifestyle company that reaches over 74 million each month. The SHE Media Collective focuses on supporting underrepresented creators and publishers to scale both their profits and their social impact. In this impactful episode, Samantha and Lynn discuss their similar early careers working in the service industry in New Jersey and how the hustle can be humbling.