We are doubling down, releasing two back to back episodes on the same topic, because it is THAT important!

I’m joined by Dr. Valerie Young - internationally known expert on impostor syndrome and co-founder of The Impostor Syndrome Institute. From NASA to Google, Pfizer to MIT, Valerie has spoken to hundreds of organizations and universities. She has been cited in major publications like TIME, Newsweek and O Magazine, and is the author of “The Secret Thoughts Of Successful Women.”

She shares that, in order to limit impostor syndrome in our careers and our lives, we have to practice reframing, and it starts with our thoughts, not our feelings.

So, how do we steer away from impostor syndrome, and toward confidence and humble realism? We cover that, and more, in this episode!

This is Woman’s Work.

To learn more about Dr. Valerie Young please visit: www.impostorsyndrome.com

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at www.nicolekalil.com

We’re digging into a topic that frankly I’ve avoided on our podcast for almost 2 years: Imposter Syndrome.

I’ve seen far too many women struggle with this (including myself) and I’m kind of pissed off about it. Research shows that approximately 70% of the population experiences it, and while men are susceptible, it’s most prevalent among women, and even more among women of color.

I’m joined by Dr. Tega Edwin - Award Winning Career Development Researcher, Educator, Speaker, and Owner of Her Career Doctor, where she helps women get clear about who they are so they can find and thrive in fulfilling careers.

Her knowledge, insights, and advice around moving through impostor syndrome is some of the best I’ve heard… you’re going to want to listen to this one more than once!

To learn more about Dr. Tega Edwin please visit: www.hercareerdoctor.com

For Tega’s free fulfilling career guide visit: https://hercareerdoctor.com/fulfilling-career-guide/

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at www.nicolekalil.com

Whether it be a product, service or career opportunity, we are all selling or being sold to on a daily basis. Sales is a part of our lives. So we might as well create an empowered and productive perception of it, aaaaand we might as well be good at it.

I’ve invited Erika Tebbens - Business Strategist, Sales and Marketing Coach, and fellow Podcaster, who’s on a mission to help people ditch the sleazy sales tactics, and find real solutions for real businesses. Erika shares with us her S.A.L.E.S method to authentic selling.

If sales and self promotion is ultimately about confidence, courage and impact, then it’s time we all get to it. Because if not you, then who? And if not now, then when?

Let’s support, promote, encourage, hire, say yes to women who are bravely putting themselves out there… let’s celebrate women in sales!

This is Woman’s Work.

To learn more about Erika Tebbens please visit: www.erikatebbens.com

For Erika’s free downloadable guide to her No-Sleaze Sales Method visit:https://erikatebbensconsulting.com/no-sleaze-selling

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com

Our stories have been swept aside by history, society, religion and culture for far too long, but in order to have an impact they MUST be heard, and in order to be heard they MUST be told.

I am joined by Sara Connell - Founder of The Thought Leader Academy, where she helps coaches, writers and entrepreneurs become published authors, and in-demand speakers. A best selling author herself, Sara has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, The View, The Today Show, and featured in The New York Times, Forbes, NPR, and so many others. Sara shares with us how to make sure our stories get told, and how to take them to the next level.

Your story is not meant to stay hidden. Whether you share it with the world or one person you love, it IS meant to be shared. How will you share it? Who will you tell it to? Who gets to be both a witness and a benefactor of YOUR truth?

This, the telling of your story...This Is Woman’s Work.

To learn more about Sara Connell please visit: www.saraconnell.com

To get free access to Sara’s How To Write A Best Selling Book That Changes Lives Masterclass please visit: https://saraconnell.mykajabi.com/writeyourbookmasterclass

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com

While there are many great purposes for social media, the news and various other forms of media, these can also negatively impact our energy, our mindset, and our confidence.

I am joined by Liesl Ulrich-Verderber - CEO of Ever Widening Circles, a global positive media company with the goal of proving we still live in an amazing world by changing the negative dialogue and celebrating the people, organizations and discoveries that prove it.

What impact would it have on your energy if you found a healthy way to be informed, to digest what’s going on in the world? Not to put your head in the sand, but to also look for the good, rather than allowing yourself to just be sucked into the bad. To have empathy, to remain curious, to be kind, and to remain confident, no matter what media you’re engaged in.

You have the choice of who and what you let in. Choose with your values, your hopes, your goals and your sanity in mind. Choose wisely. This Is Woman’s Work.

To learn more about Liesl Ulrich-Verderber please visit: www.everwideningcircles.com

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com

I have found my mission twin and am so thrilled for this conversation on all things gender equity!

I am joined by Maureen Devine-Ahl - Founder and Principal at Candor & Company, Author of “How To Make The Matriarchy,” and fellow woman on a mission to achieve gender equity in her lifetime. She is committed to eliminating barriers and coaches both women and leaders as a women’s empowerment advocate. (Sound like someone you know??)

I get that not everyone is as passionate as I am about gender equity, equal pay, getting women in leadership and seeing more women start businesses, write business books… but I truly believe it would be a better world if ALL humans were valued as equals (not as the same, but valued in our differences… equal in our rights and opportunities).

Individually, we are all whole, worthy and valuable, but we become better together. Find your people, find your tribe, share those passions, support each others risks, aim high, dream big and tell all the naysayers to get the f*$k out of the way because you have important work to do.

This Is Woman’s Work.

To learn more about Maureen Devine-Ahl please visit:candorandcompany.com

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com

Who doesn’t love a good movie? Getting lost in a story or having a good cry, disconnecting from everyday life, just to be entertained.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t take much to recognize how our entertainment reinforces stereotypes and gender expectations.

On this episode, I’m joined by Laura Hunter Drago - Award Winning Film Producer, Member of SAG AFTRA and Women In Media, and Assistant Editor in Chief of Ms. In The Biz. Laura co-founded New Girl Pictures, a production company that’s committed to getting women into positions both in front of and behind the camera.

Representation does matter and we need women in key roles that will share our stories honestly and with care. I for one am excited to see women with complex, full and imperfect lives. And for the love of God, more women who go to bed without a full set of makeup on...who does that?!

It’s time we hear the real stories of real women, and I guarantee it will be plenty entertaining.

This Is Woman’s Work.

To learn more about Laura Hunter Drago please visit: laurahunterdrago.com

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com

On this episode, I’m joined by Jessica Mcilveen - Epigenetics Coach and Australia’s leading family relationship expert, to educate us on how our behaviors and environments can actually change and affect the way our genes work.

We are all different, but even in your uniqueness you are exactly as you’re meant to be.

You were born whole. You can fight against that, judge yourself, you can make yourself right or wrong, OR you always have the option to embrace yourself while also seeking to understand others. Your body is fascinating, you are literally a walking miracle, therefore you should take care of yourself and learn what you need to thrive.

This Is Woman’s Work.

To learn more about Jessica Mcilveen please visit: jessicamcilveen.com

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com

I’ve invited my guest to join me today for totally selfish reasons, because she might be one of the only people on the planet that I’d consider trading lives with.

After getting her degree in journalism from NYU, Mary Shea landed in Napa CA, where she met her now husband, an Italian vintner. She has spent many years working at the top end of the wine business, while also curating her own custom travel design business. Mary shares with us what she loves about making wine in Tuscany (what’s not to love?!?), as well as the challenges and obstacles of her business. She also shares some helpful tips for great wine and travel!

Chase. Your. Dreams.

Be open to possibilities, explore, go new places, meet new people, experience differences, and what brings us all together. Find joy in the life you’re living, and take just one step closer to something that lights you up from the inside.

This is Woman’s Work.

To learn more about Mary Shea please visit: maryshea.co

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com

I am joined today by Elaine Montilla - Founder of 5xminority.com, a TEDx Speaker, Forbes Technology Council Member and Assistant Vice President at the Graduate Center in New York City. Elaine shares with us the biases and obstacles she faced early on in her career and the skills she developed to help her stand up for herself and achieve professional success, all while staying true to her authentic self.

With June being pride month I wanted to take the occasion to clearly say this, I unhesitatingly and wholeheartedly support my lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer friends, their rights, their marriages, their pursuit of happiness and their breath...this is also true July thru May.

“It is not our responsibility to only advocate for the issues that affect us directly.” - Elaine Montilla

This is Woman’s Work.

To learn more about Elaine Montilla please visit: 5xminority.com

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com