Women's Well-Being Movement: Leading Ladies Leaving Legacies with Carole Jean Whittington

With up to five generations currently sharing the modern workplace, older operational systems are colliding with a brand-new generation of value-centric digital natives.

In this episode of the Women’s Well-Being Movement Podcast, host Carole Jean Whittington sits down with Doctor of Psychology and founder of KORE Women, Dr. Summer Watson, to explore the incredible potential hidden within cross-generational collaboration. Together, they unpack why traditional hierarchies are failing and how leaders can build corporate cultures where wisdom flows between generations rather than over them.

Carole Jean and Dr. Watson dive deep into the specific, systemic friction points facing Gen Z women today, from the communication disconnect caused by pandemic-era remote learning to the troubling trend of young talent being "hired fast and fired fast." Ultimately, they share the ultimate psychological and structural tool needed to fix a fractured workplace: Gemeinschaftsgefühl—the profound human need for community, shared humanity, and true belonging.

In this episode, you will discover:

• Why organizational success completely fails without centering human well-being and relational leadership.

• The root causes behind Gen Z's current workplace integration struggles and how remote learning altered their foundational communication styles.

• Actionable strategies for modern organizations to transform cross-generational friction into a powerful collaborative advantage.

• How to leverage Dr. Watson’s KORE framework to ensure workplaces become spaces of active career growth instead of burnout and harm.

About Our Guest: Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, is a Doctor of Psychology, Community Mentorship and Leadership Consultant, Podcaster, Event Producer, Author, and Military Spouse of over 21 years. As the founder of KORE Women, LLC, she empowers leaders and businesses through two transformational programs: KORE Mentorship Solutions (KMS), a cross-generational leadership framework fostering collaboration and retention, and KORE Business Solutions (KBS), a Virtual Assistant program helping entrepreneurs reclaim time and focus on growth.

Connect with Dr. Summer Watson:

• Website: korewomen.com

• LinkedIn: Summer Watson, MHS, PhD

• Instagram / TikTok / Facebook: @KOREWomen

Whittington Well-Being: Voicing heavy emotions requires a safe place to land. Grab The Stillness Guide to cultivate internal peace and ground your nervous system before stepping into your power.

Join the Women’s Well-Being Movement now: https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/womenswellbeingmovement 

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How many times a day do you use the phrase "I'm fine"?

In this episode of the Women’s Well-Being Movement Podcast, host Carole Jean Whittington sits down with youth advocate, filmmaker, and host of Rated Gen Z, Raquel Borras, to unpack how two words can mean completely different things depending on your generation.

Together, Carole Jean and Raquel look through the lens of Gen X mothers raising Gen Z young adults to explore the profound communication and mental health shifts happening in today's multi-generational world.

Raquel openly shares how navigating her own darkest chapters during her college years fueled her life's calling: creating spaces where youth voices flourish and proving that the most powerful way to heal is to become who you needed when you were younger.

In this episode, you will discover:

• The stark contrast between the Gen X "grit-and-power-through" mentality and Gen Z's radically open approach to mental wellness.

• How Gen Z women are actively reshaping corporate norms, defining strict personal boundaries, and demanding authenticity.

• Practical strategies for legacy leaders to check their egos, adapt to modern communication styles, and build cross-generational support systems.

• A sneak peek into Raquel’s upcoming cross-country RV documentary, I Hear You, Gen Z.

  
  

Tune in to discover how we can stop hiding behind "I'm fine" and start building communities rooted in true belonging, vulnerability, and legacy leadership.

***Discussion of suicide briefly included

About Our Guest: Raquel Borras is a youth advocate, corporate leader, and the creative force behind the YouTube channel Raq The Boat and the podcast Rated Gen Z. Her upcoming documentary film, I Hear You, Gen Z, follows her journey across America to capture authentic, diverse conversations with the changing faces of the youth cohort.

Connect with Raquel:

Explore RaqVision

• Instagram: @raquel.borras | @raq_the_boat | @ratedgenz | @i_hear_you_gen_z

• YouTube: Raq The Boat

  
  

  Whittington Institute & Whittington Well-Being Resources

• Whittington Institute: Is your voice being suppressed by the heavy weight of roles you weren't meant to carry? Check out the Role Load Inventory to identify your energy drains and lighten your load.

• Whittington Well-Being: Voicing heavy emotions requires a safe place to land. Grab The Stillness Guide to cultivate internal peace and ground your nervous system before stepping into your power.

• Join the Women’s Well-Being Movement now: https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/womenswellbeingmovement 

Listen & Subscribe to the Women’s Well-Being Movement Podcast: Available now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don't forget to leave a review and share your thoughts in the comments! 

Welcome to the kick-off episode of our brand-new mini-series dedicated entirely to unpacking the experiences, strengths, and systemic challenges of Gen Z women in the modern workforce.

For the first time in history, we are navigating a professional landscape where up to five generations are sharing the workplace simultaneously. When traditional corporate structures collide with a generation of true digital natives who prioritize value-driven, authentic work, natural friction points are bound to emerge.

In this solo kick-off episode, host Carole Jean Whittington sets the stage for the powerful conversations ahead, giving you an insider look at how we can bridge these generation gaps in our businesses, communities, and families.

Carole Jean shares her personal perspective as a mom of two Gen Z young men, celebrating the joy of witnessing their unique viewpoints. She also delivers a sneak peek into the upcoming guest episodes, previewing deep dives with industry powerhouses Raquel Borras and Dr. Summer Watson.

Together, we will look past the stereotypes to understand what truly sets Gen Z (born 1997–2012) apart—and, just as importantly, where our foundational human needs remain exactly the same.

In this series trailer and kick-off, you’ll hear about:

• The "I'm Fine" Generational Disconnect: A preview of our conversation with Raquel Borras exploring how Gen X and Gen Z mask their struggles differently, and what it takes to build real workplace visibility.

• Relational vs. Positional Leadership: A teaser of Dr. Summer Watson's framework on cross-generational collaboration, shifting companies away from harmful systems toward cultures where wisdom flows between generations.

• The "Hired Fast, Fired Fast" Pattern: An introduction to the real integration barriers Gen Z faces, including the communicative ripple effects of pandemic-era remote learning.

• The Ultimate Tool for Connection: Why fixing a fractured workplace relies on Gemeinschaftsgefühl—the deep psychological need for community, shared humanity, and true belonging.

Whether you are a corporate executive trying to retain top young talent, a leader looking to up-level your workplace culture, or a parent navigating multi-generational dynamics at home, this mini-series is your guide to building sustainable, human-centered collaboration.

Listen & Subscribe: Don't miss a single episode of this special series! Hit subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and join the movement. If you're ready to build a leadership legacy that values humanity over checkboxes, share this episode with a colleague today.

Whittington Institute & Whittington Well-Being Resources

• Whittington Institute: Is your voice being suppressed by the heavy weight of roles you weren't meant to carry? Check out the Role Load Inventory to identify your energy drains and lighten your load.

• Whittington Well-Being: Voicing heavy emotions requires a safe place to land. Grab The Stillness Guide to cultivate internal peace and ground your nervous system before stepping into your power.

• Join the Women’s Well-Being Movement now: https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/womenswellbeingmovement

Welcome back to the Women’s Well-Being Movement Podcast! We are continuing our potent mini-series, YOUR FEMININE VOICE, with a conversation that is as raw as it is liberating.

In this episode, host Carole Jean Whittington sits down with Yeruwelle de Rouen, a writer, restorative organizational consultant, and the visionary founder of both Intersectional Innovations Consulting and Tide House—a gorgeous, women-centered sanctuary rooted in healing, accountability, and collective care.

With over 14 years of experience in equity and systems change, Yeruwelle speaks directly from her lived experience as a non-white, Indigenous, Black, and mixed-race woman. Together, Carole Jean and Yeruwelle tackle a topic that society desperately tries to police: the power of embracing and voicing feminine rage.

They dive deep into navigating grief, mothering, chronic illness, and the realities of racialized and gendered harm, showing us how rage can be transformed from a destructive force into a sacred compass for boundary-setting and collective repair.

Connect with Today's GuestStay Close & Connected: Sign up for Yeruwelle's LinkedIn newsletter to stay updated on the intergenerational and intersectional spaces she is creating for women to connect deeply and move differently together. Subscribe to the Newsletter Here

• Whittington Institute: Is your voice being suppressed by the heavy weight of roles you weren't meant to carry? Check out the Role Load Inventory to identify your energy drains and lighten your load.

• Whittington Well-Being: Voicing heavy emotions requires a safe place to land. Grab The Stillness Guide to cultivate internal peace and ground your nervous system before stepping into your power.

Welcome back to the Women’s Well-Being Movement Podcast! We are officially kicking off our brand-new mini-series, YOUR FEMININE VOICE—a deep, three-part exploration into the rising power of our authentic expression through writing, verbal communication, and visual media.

In this episode, your host Carole Jean Whittington sits down with the brilliant Dominique Murray (writing as D.A. Murray). By day, Dominique is a high-level tech executive; by night, she is a fierce new storyteller in the world of dystopian fiction who isn't afraid to push societal boundaries or challenge gender norms.

Together, Carole Jean and Dominique dive into what it truly means to release your feminine voice through the written word. They explore Dominique's speculative novel, Dominion: Ascension, using it as a lens to look at power, governance, identity, and legacy.

If you have ever felt like the systems around you are testing who you are, or if you are ready to use your voice to challenge the status quo, this conversation will ignite your spirit.

Connect with Today's Guest

Find the Book: Read Dominion: Ascension on Amazon and dive into a story that challenges leadership and the unseen forces shaping our choices. Purchase the Book Here

Whittington Well-Being: Voicing heavy emotions requires a safe place to land. Grab The Stillness Guide to cultivate internal peace and ground your nervous system before stepping into your power.

Today’s Show Sponsor

Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by HerCSuite! CEO and founder, Natalie Benamou will be joining us this July for our Health Beyond Hormones series, but first, she has an exclusive invite for you. On June 29th, HerCSuite is hosting the Board Ready Summit at LinkedIn Chicago. While most programs just teach you about boards, HerCSuite actually prepares you to serve on one—in just one day. As a valued member of the Women’s Well-Being Movement, use the code BOARDS100 to save a hundred dollars on your ticket. Build what’s next in your career and secure your spot today at HerCSuite.com. 

Welcome to a very special, standalone introductory episode of the Women’s Well-Being Movement Podcast! Today, your host Carole Jean Whittington is opening the door to our highly anticipated mini-series: YOUR FEMININE VOICE.

This isn’t just an introduction; it’s a soul-stirring masterclass and a personal declaration. For generations, women have been taught to lead at the cost of themselves, and nowhere is that cost more evident than in the silencing of our voices. We have been conditioned by the archetypes of the "good girl," the hyper-responsible one, the caregiver, and the family kin keeper to keep our truths small, palatable, and quiet.

In this transparent, 20-to-30-minute deep dive, Carole Jean shares her own raw story of discovering her voice for the first time in her early 40s. She unpacks the invisible blocks that keep us quiet—from childhood programming and family of origin dynamics to the somatic ways our bodies keep score when we stay silent.

We are dismantling the myth that using your voice automatically equals conflict, and reframing our authentic expression as the most sacred, powerful element of the human experience. This series is designed to elevate all of us, not just the person who speaks the loudest or the longest.

Carole Jean also gives you a juicy sneak peek into the two powerhouse guests joining us for this series:

• Dominique Murray on Releasing Your Voice in Writing

Get ready to ground yourself, listen to your body, and define your voice for the next generation. Hunker down, grab your water bottle, and let’s get unsilenced.

• The Whittington Institute (Role Load Inventory): True vocal expression requires space and capacity. If your voice is feeling choked out by the sheer weight of everything you are holding, it's time to evaluate your structural weight. Explore the Role Load Inventory to identify exactly where your energy is leaking so you can reclaim your resources and speak your truth with clarity.

• Whittington Well-Being (The Stillness Guide): Reclaiming your voice from years of social conditioning requires a safe, regulated nervous system. Download The Stillness Guide to find your center, calm the somatic tension in your body, and connect to the deep, unshakable well of your authentic feminine expression.

We all want to be seen, heard, and understood. But as we ascend in our careers, the pressure to be "palatable" often makes us smaller. 

In this final episode of the series, Carole Jean is joined by Yvonne Alston, the force behind Indelible Impressions, to discuss breaking generational cycles of perfectionism.

This is a raw conversation about becoming unapologetically authentic and creating leadership cultures that celebrate different lived experiences. Stop making yourself palatable and start making an impact that lasts.

To leave an indelible impression, you must first be grounded in your authentic self. Explore the Role Identity Inventory to identify which roles are actually yours and which ones you are ready to release. Give yourself the energy and resources to be bold, visible, and unapologetically you.

Meet Our Guest

Yvonne Alston is the Chief Culture Architect, CEO and Founder of Indelible Impressions Consulting, LLC, a values-driven firm specializing in culture transformation, leadership 

development, and inclusive excellence for community groups, higher ed and workplaces. Yvonne and her team are known for helping organizations align people,  purpose, and performance in ways that are both human-centered and results-driven.

Connect with Yvonne:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonnealston/ 

Today's Show Sponsor

Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by HerCSuite! CEO and founder, Natalie Benamou will be joining us this July for our Health Beyond Hormones series, but first, she has an exclusive invite for you. On June 29th, HerCSuite is hosting the Board Ready Summit at LinkedIn Chicago. While most programs just teach you about boards, HerCSuite actually prepares you to serve on one—in just one day. As a valued member of the Women’s Well-Being Movement, use the code BOARDS100 to save a hundred dollars on your ticket. Build what’s next in your career and secure your spot today at HerCSuite.com. 

If you are ready to get more visible, HerCsuite is the portfolio career network for women leaders in the second half of their careers building what’s next.  Women land board roles, build businesses and drive the AI conversation.  Find out more at HerCsuite.com 

Did you know that you communicate your goals to the world in just one-hundredth of a second—before you even open your mouth? In this high-energy episode, Carole Jean talks with Bria Johnson about the science of unspoken communication. From the colors you wear to the accessories you choose, your style is an extension of your leadership identity. 

Learn how to project your power and scale your business by aligning your visual presence with your inner voice, especially as you navigate the complexities of being a mom, a leader, and a powerhouse woman.

Ready to boost your visibility without second guessing your alignment? Use the Role Identity Inventory to pinpoint which identities are truly aligned for you today. Clear out the roles that are keeping you invisible and step into your next up-level with more resources and absolute clarity.

Meet Our Guest

Bria Johnson is the Chief Style Strategist and founder of I.C.O.N.I.C With Style™, a personal styling consultancy helping women align their wardrobe with their evolving identity. With nearly two decades of combined leadership and image-consulting experience, she aligns identity, image, and influence—transforming style into a strategic asset.

Connect with Bria

https://iconicwithstyle.com/ 

Whittington Institute & Connection Squared

Here on the Women’s Well-Being Movement Podcast and through our show sponsor the Whittington Institute, we believe in shining a light on women owned businesses.  You’ll meet them here on the show as guests and as one of our many podcast sponsors.  We believe in women supporting women. 

Today’s show is sponsored by my dear friend and colleague Dr. Ali Perkinson.  At Connection Squared, Dr. Ali Perkinson is a licensed clinician specializing in neurodiverse adults and couples — helping people untangle burnout, understand their nervous systems, and build relationships that actually work for their brains. If you've spent years masking, people-pleasing, and running on empty, Connection Squared offers neurodiversity-affirming therapy that meets you exactly where you are. Learn more at  connection-squared.com

Visibility starts from the inside out. Join Carole Jean and special guest Christina Vidovich as they dive into "inner visibility"—the deep self-confidence required to work through the insecurities we’ve carried since childhood.

This episode is about more than just boardroom presence; it’s about the stories we tell ourselves and the power of witnessing other women’s bravery as our own permission slip to step into the light. Whether it’s in your home or your career, it’s time to claim your unique life experience as your greatest asset.

Visibility requires energy, and you can’t shine if you’re weighed down by roles that don’t fit. Head over to the Role Identity Inventory to see which roles are truly yours and which ones you can let go of today. Free up your resources to lead with ease.

Meet Our Guest

Christina Vidovich is an International Speaker, Producer, and Founder of Women Getting Visible, a global movement and conference series empowering women founders and leaders to share their stories, step into visibility, and rise in influence. 

A visibility strategist, she helps women build confidence, clarity, and authority through powerful storytelling, community, and live events that put more women on more stages worldwide. Drawing from her multicultural roots and global perspective, Christina brings vision, warmth, and bold leadership to every stage she stands on. 

How to Work with Christina

I offer 30 days free for women to join my Visibility Accountability Group. We talk about everything from the inner work, to shaping their story telling and speaking, to how to show up online and on stages. https://www.womengettingvisible.com/accountability/   

Today’s show is supported by I Need a Clone.  

Ladies, if your business is growing but your finances feel confusing, messy, or just a little too easy to avoid, I want you to meet my friend Randi Turkin of I Need a Clone Consulting.

Randi helps visionary entrepreneurs understand their numbers, clean up their books, and make more grounded business decisions through strategic bookkeeping, CFO-level advisory, financial education, and hybrid consulting.

Whether you’re ready to hire support, learn your own bookkeeping process, or bridge the gap between your vision and execution, Randi brings strategy, clarity, and a conscious approach to business support.

You can find her at ineedaclone.com or on Instagram at @cloneconsulting.

Have you ever felt like you were "shoulding" all over yourself? I should post this. I should look like that. I should value this. In this episode, your host Carole Jean Whittington sits down with the "Queen of Values Alignment," Lindsay Harle-Kadatz, to strip away the "masked values" we’ve adopted just to feel safe or like we belong. 

Lindsay redefines values as "beliefs in action"—the ultimate filter for decision clarity that keeps you fueled even when you’re exhausted. If you are ready to build a foundation for your visibility that doesn't crumble when the context of your life shifts, this conversation is for you.

Connect with our host

Carole Jean Whittington is the Founder and Chief Research Officer of the Whittington Institute. With a background in Stress Point Learning and Public Health, Carole Jean helps elite performers break the cycle of powering through and build sustainable energy that fuels both inner peace and legacy. She is the author of Unleashing Sustainable Energy and Living Unmasked.

Whittington Institute

Meet our guest

Lindsay Harle-Kadatz has spent 15 years helping entrepreneurs discover this truth: we can't grow our business without growing ourselves first. As a Neuro-Change Method™ Master Practitioner and speaker who helps creative entrepreneurs move from decision paralysis and pricing guilt to clarity and confidence. Her neuroscience-based approach connects people to their genuine values, transforms those values into consistent action, and builds the personal foundation that business growth requires, all without losing one’s creative vision. 

Connect with Lindsay:

You’re Invited to a 1:1 values clarity call and to the upcoming Values Foundation workshop (details at brpconsulting.ca ).