In this Quick Lift, we are pulling out the biggest takeaways from the conversation with Bhavana Smith, founder of Until There Are Nine — and this one is for every woman who has ever worked hard, taken on more, stayed loyal, and still felt underpaid or overlooked.

We talk about why so many women leave money on the table, not because they are not capable, but because they were never taught how to advocate for themselves clearly and confidently. From negotiating a new offer to asking for a raise or promotion, Bhavana shares practical advice on timing, visibility, and how to make a fact-based case for your value.

If you’ve ever assumed your work would speak for itself, this episode is your reminder that sometimes your voice has to speak too.

In this Quick Lift, we cover:

▪ Why hard work alone does not guarantee better pay

▪ How to stop treating compensation like an emotional conversation

▪ Why timing matters more than most people realize

▪ How to build visibility without feeling like you’re bragging

▪ The power of asking better questions — and saying less after the ask

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Full Original Episode

Until There Are Nine