"There will always be people around you who will tell you what you can’t do because you don’t have an MBA from a pedigree school, because you are too fat, which is something that I experienced. You have to believe that you can, and you will, and to not let anyone undermine you."

Linda calls herself a "conversation architect". She shares how being curious and loving learning has given her the confidence to step into roles for which she was under qualified, and excel at them. Find more inspiration from Linda on Twitter (@lindadescano), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindadescano/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lindadesx/)

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“Wow, I cannot do this anymore. For me it was not only the back pain and the insomnia, but I didn’t want to get out of bed and go to a job that I had previously loved so much."

Jen shares her experience of career burnout, and how it inspired her to start MindFresh, a company that integrates yoga and mindfulness into the workplace. Learn more at www.mindfresh.co, and find inspiration from Jen on Facebook (www.facebook.com/mindfreshco), Twitter (@mindfreshco), LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/jenkluczkowski/), and Instagram (www.instagram.com/mindfreshco/). Are you a MADWoman? Visit womeninwireless.org/podcasts to subscribe, nominate a MADWoman for an interview, sign up for the newsletter, find your local Women in Wireless chapter, and more.

"I think that we need to get this conversation happening with men, equally, as ambassadors in-house in those traditional companies that lack that diversity." Joan is the founder of Why Millennials Matter, which prepares employers to develop and retain millennial talent through insights into what this generation values and the benefits that will inspire their loyalty. She shares how having mentors and sponsors has been pivotal in accelerating her career, and how she pays it forward through mentoring and contributing to the inspirational economy in so many ways! Are you a MADWoman? Visit us at womeninwireless.org/podcasts, where you can subscribe, nominate a MADWoman for an interview, sign up for the newsletter, find your local Women in Wireless chapter, and more. Twitter: @joankuhl; Instagram: @whymillennialsmatter.

"You are your best champion. No one will go to bat for you more than you can for yourself." Obele tells us about the decision she made when she took a job that she knew was wrong for her, plus how she finds it meaningful to intentionally put herself in uncomfortable situations. Obele was recently named to the 40 under 40 list by PR WEEK. Are you a MADWoman? Visit us at womeninwireless.org/podcasts where you can subscribe, nominate a MADWoman for an interview, sign up for the newsletter, find your local Women in Wireless chapter, and more.

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"I one time got a fortune cookie, and the fortune cookie said, 'act as if it was impossible to fail.' That has become my mantra. When all the voices say, 'you’re an impostor, and you don’t know what you’re talking about,' I just pretend like I do, and I just keep going forward, and I speak with authority, and I know what I know, and it seems to be working." Jenny shares her inspiration for starting The Second Shift, a company that affords women non-traditional and flexible work environments. Are you a MADWoman? Visit us at womeninwireless.org/podcasts, where you can subscribe, nominate a MADWoman for an interview, sign up for the newsletter, find your local Women in Wireless chapter, and more. linkedin.com/in/jenny-galluzzo-12843561, @JennGalluzzo, @thesecond_shift

"I didn’t want to act like a 'woman'. I wanted to act like a guy, and that meant being relentless. The years have taught me that winning your point is sometimes a circuitous route." Samantha talks about reading the room and delivering a strong message without alienating your audience. She also discusses how she supports women to combine family planning and career, and leads by example when it comes to taking care of herself and her family. Are you a MADWoman? Visit us at womeninwireless.org/podcasts where you can subscribe, nominate a MADWoman for an interview, sign up for the newsletter, find your local Women in Wireless chapter, and more. @samskey7, @SheKnowsMedia, linkedin.com/in/samanthaskey

"Don't ever let anybody tell you you cannot have a seat at the table." Tash Jefferies is a co-founder, a tech visionary, a social and digital media advisor, a content creator, an author, a wellness specialist, a TEDx speaker, and a dancing queen! She's overcome some daunting obstacles and paved the way for women of color in Silicon Valley. Get to know this dynamic MADWoman's secret sauce - equal parts STEM, audacity, healthy living and joyful practice.

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"I knew at 23 that I was not going to sacrifice being a great friend or a great daughter, or a great mother or a great wife, to bow at the altar of money and innovation."

According to Jessica Rovello, a healthy work/life balance can be achieved even when you're a CEO. She leads by example, coming home almost every night with her co-founder (also known as her husband) to have dinner with their 3 children. Jessica shares how this passion for maintaining a positive workplace culture earned Arkadium the Best Workplace Award 2016 from Inc. Magazine.

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"I never knew girls were supposed to be bad at math or science". Sheryl Tullis has spent her life challenging preconceptions and pushing boundaries. Now a partner at Launch Consulting Group, her incredible career has taken her from the military to Microsoft.

In this episode of the MADWomen Podcast, Sheryl shares her passion for reaching back to help other women up the career ladder, and talks about how a childhood injury changed the course of her life. Hear about the obstacles she's faced, the lessons she's learned, and her against-the-odds journey to career success.

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Are you comfortable with uncertainty in your career? Anne Frisbie, VP of Global Alliances at InMobi, has a history of anticipating the next big thing by being willing to jump into the unknown early on, before anyone else has figured it out. By moving into new ventures with a Growth Mindset, she has supercharged her career.

Anne talks about the importance of dressing up, no matter your role, and why working for people who challenge and inspire you is vital for career success. Hear her advice for early-career women, and the lessons she has learned on her own journey.

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