Boundaries, Breakthroughs & Becoming: The Growth Mindset Career & Life w/ Jessalin Lam Coach, Author, Mom & Founder of Transform & Thrive

In this episode, Ronnie is joined by Jessalin Lam—coach, author, speaker, mom, and founder of Transform & Thrive. Jessalin opens up about her journey from toxic workplaces to empowered pivots, and how embracing a growth mindset helped her design a boundary-conscious, limitation-free career and life.

From navigating motherhood to launching new platforms like her YouTube series and newsletter, Jessalin shares practical insights and personal reflections on creating space for joy, alignment, and impact. This episode is for anyone ready to build their career and life with intention, courage, and curiosity.

✔️ How to lead and live with a growth mindset ✔️ Why boundaries matter—and how to create them with intention ✔️ How Jessalin is designing a limitation-free career after toxic workplaces ✔️ Provocations for navigating motherhood, leadership, and personal reinvention

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💡 Final Thought: “You want to be in places that celebrate you—not just tolerate you.” – Jessalin Lam

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Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart Guest: Jason Rosario, Founder of The Lives of Men

We’re kicking off The Career Clinic Conversations series with a powerful dialogue on identity, wellness, and redefining masculinity. In this episode, Ronnie is joined by Jason Rosario—founder of The Lives of Men, creator of The ManUScript program, and a longtime champion of mental wellness and intentional living for men.

Jason shares how he shifted from a career in finance to founding a platform rooted in healing, purpose, and impact. Together, Ronnie and Jason explore how masculinity intersects with leadership, mental health, cultural expectations, and community—and how men can begin to rewrite the scripts they’ve been handed.

Whether you're a leader navigating life and legacy, parenting, or someone doing the inner work to grow into a more whole human—you’ll find resonance, insight, and actionable perspective in this conversation.

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After a long hiatus, we're back and ready to evolve The Career Clinic Podcast into a new era. In this candid, unedited episode, I share why I stepped away, how my business OhHeyCoach has grown, and the exciting news that I just completed my debut book manuscript (61,770 words!) set to launch Fall 2026.

 Most importantly, I'm introducing "Career Clinic Conversations" - a new interview-focused format airing on Thursdays that will feature voices doing work and life uniquely, exploring the real intersections between career and life beyond traditional strategy. 

I'm so excited about the road ahead!

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Welcome back to The Career Clinic Podcast - we're so back! 

In this episode of The Career Clinic Podcast, we’re diving into a conversation that is more important now than ever: Future-Proofing You, Inc. With the business landscape shifting rapidly—record reorgs, layoffs, and strategic pivots—it’s never been more critical to take full ownership of your career and ensure you’re set up for long-term success.

Your job? It’s a situationship. And whether you’ve accepted that truth or not, the key to stability is realizing that you work for YOU, Inc. The company you work for is just one of your revenue streams. You are the product, the strategy, and the future. So, how do you ensure that YOU, Inc. remains solvent and positioned for longevity?

I’m sharing a Micro Playbook for protecting your career, securing your options, and ensuring that no matter what happens in the broader market, you remain in control.

✔️ How to read the room in your company and understand the signals of change ✔️ How to read your own room and assess where your work adds value—or exposes vulnerabilities ✔️ The importance of playing the “What’s the Worst That Could Happen?” game ✔️ Why you need “incase-ance” (not just insurance!) across financial, network, and skill-building pillars ✔️ How to build your executive team for career and financial stability ✔️ Why trusting your gut is one of your most valuable assets

If you’ve ever wondered how to actually future-proof your career and make sure you’re in control—this episode is for you.

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💡 Final Thought: You, Inc. is your only true job security. Build it, protect it, and lead it with intention.

In This Episode: This week, we're breaking down something that might hit close to home: how to know when a company—or even a leader—is “playing in your face.” If you’re unfamiliar with that phrase, it’s simply recognizing when someone or something is behaving in a way that sits outside of integrity, and in the worst cases has a negative impact on you and your career experience. 

Once you hear this, you can’t un-hear it—and that’s the point. Our goal? To arm you with the knowledge and tools to recognize these patterns in real-time so you can act accordingly.

This episode is for leaders who want to stay sharp, protect their energy, and operate from a place of integrity—because once you recognize the game, you’ll never let it play you again.

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Episode Summary: Welcome to another episode of The Career Clinic Podcast! Today, I’m bringing you a timely reminder: Your job is a situationship—and that’s okay. This topic is near and dear to my heart because the way we view and engage with work has a profound impact on how we navigate our lives.

As we enter a year full of cultural shifts, economic changes, and organizational pivots, it’s more important than ever to step back, take a breath, and get clear about the nature of our work relationships. Companies invite us into their missions—not to build around ours. And while they may care about their people, their ultimate focus is their bottom line and impact. This reality doesn’t make them “bad,” but it does call for us to remain clear-headed and intentional about how we engage.

In this episode, I break down why jobs are situational partnerships, how to balance your goals with the needs of your employer, and what it looks like to show up as the CEO of “You Inc.” This isn’t about demonizing work or companies—it’s about reminding you to protect your agency, set boundaries, and align your work with the life you want to live.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why your job is a partnership, not your identity.
• How companies invite you into their mission but rarely ask about your goals—and what that means for your career strategy.
• The importance of reading the seasons and rhythms of organizations to make empowered career decisions.
• Why it’s critical to start every role with clarity about where your interests overlap and where they don’t.

Key Takeaways:

1. Your job is one chapter in your life’s book—not the whole story.
2. Companies have their own goals and intentions. Your challenge is to align with them while staying true to your own mission.
3. Be intentional about what you give and take from any work relationship—and always know when it’s time to pivot.

Key Quote: "Every role and every job is a partnership—a situationship. Be intentional about the value you bring and the value you extract. And don’t lose sight of the bigger picture: your life, your goals, and your agency."

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Let’s Stay Connected: If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend or colleague who might need this reminder! Subscribe, leave a review, and let’s keep the conversation going. Thank you for joining me on The Career Clinic Podcast!

After nearly a year-long hiatus, The Career Clinic Podcast is back! In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on 2024—a year of recalibration, realignment, and growth. We’re diving into the real stories behind the metrics, sharing lessons from a year of leadership, legacy-building, and intentional choices.

Whether you’re navigating your own career pivot, reflecting on personal and professional wins, or thinking ahead to what’s next, this episode is packed with insights to inspire your journey.

• Why pausing the podcast was a strategic decision to listen, recalibrate, and align with purpose.
• Leadership lessons from balancing parenting, partnership, and entrepreneurship.
• How intentionality led to surpassing long-term business goals ahead of schedule.
• The power of stepping back to step forward—personally and professionally.
• A sneak peek into what’s coming in 2025, including my first book project and a fresh mix of podcast episodes blending solo teaching and conversations with inspiring leaders.

• The importance of intentional pauses in leadership and career development.
• How to balance personal legacy goals with professional milestones.
• Why aligned choices—whether in partnerships, parenting, or work—are the key to sustainable growth.

This episode marks the start of an exciting new chapter for The Career Clinic Podcast! By the end of 2025, you’ll have access to a curated library of coaching resources, leadership insights, and tools designed to help you thrive in your career and beyond.

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In this episode of The Career Clinic Podcast, host Ronnie Dickerson Stewart invites you to explore the concept of divestment as a tool for more intentionally designing how you spend your time. 

As we navigate the intricacies of work and life, Ronnie introduces divesting as a provocative approach to achieving clarity and purpose: 

In this episode:

• Redefine Success: You will learn to identify what in your life and career merits your time and energy. It's a compelling call to embrace the things that matter most and to release the rest.

• Strategic Simplification: Ronnie shares her personal divestment journey, offering an intimate glimpse into the powerful outcomes of letting go. Her narrative will empower you to consider similar bold moves in your life.

• Impactful Choices: You will be challenged to think critically about your current commitments. Ronnie provides actionable steps to ensure that your professional and personal life align with your deepest values.

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You won't want to miss this episode if you're ready to clear the way for what's truly important. It's time to divest from the noise and invest in your journey to fulfillment. Tune in, reflect, and take the bold steps towards the life you deserve

In this episode of the Career Clinic Podcast, host Ronnie Dickerson Stewart delves into the intriguing juxtaposition of thought leadership versus the rise of "hot takes" in our fast-paced shiny-object-syndrome world.

The episode sheds light on the allure of hot takes, which prioritize immediacy over thoroughness, potentially leading to oversimplified or misguided viewpoints.

In this episode: 

• We explore the common desire for thought leadership and the misconception that it solely involves public-facing platforms like social media.
•  Ronnie emphasizes that true thought leadership can manifest in various forms, even within internal or professional spaces.
• We underscore the importance of prioritizing value, depth, context, and thoughtful analysis over quick reactions.
• Ronnie warns against the erosion of collective critical thinking and the silencing of genuine thought leaders in the midst of "hot take" culture.
• Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their consumption habits and how they show up in the world, particularly in their workplaces.
• Ronnie shares a powerful example of a quiet thought leader making a significant impact during a meeting, highlighting the value of curated, well-thought-out insights.

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 If you are an organization interested in partnering for learning, coaching, or consulting, email [email protected].

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In this episode of The Career Clinic Podcast, we discuss the critical importance of building your accountability team. A team that has a vested interest not simply in where you are now but in where you're headed. 

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