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🌟 UnCeiling You Podcast: Strategic Insights & Career Growth for Ambitious, Purpose-Driven Professionals The UnCeiling You Podcast is for ambitious professionals—especially those navigating bias, self-doubt, and barriers to leadership—who are ready to take bold action and grow their careers with confidence. Each week, you’ll hear real stories, practical strategies, and actionable tools to help you: ✅ Build confidence and career clarity ✅ Expand your network with purpose ✅ Develop the tools an ...
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Grace Over Grind: How to Climb Mountains & Not Burn Out, When the Ground Keeps Shifting
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In episode 23, Dr. Natalie Luke engages with Mozella Perry Ademiluyi, a leadership guide and founder of Mountain Peak Strategies, discussing the importance of aligning our head, heart, and hands for sustainable success. They explore the challenges women face in leadership roles, the significance of recharging energy, and the necessity of accountabi…
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Too Old, Too Green, Too Much? Why Age Bias Hurts Us All
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Summary In Episode 22, Natalie Luke, PhD, and Sheila discuss the critical issue of ageism in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of age equity within DEI strategies. They explore the hidden costs of ignoring age discrimination, the benefits of mixed-age workforces, and the concept of mutual mentoring. Sheila highlights the need for a longevit…
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When Protection Doesn’t Fit: The Personal Protective Equipment Gap No One Talks About
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Challenging the expectation that women should adapt to unsafe designs—and revealing what real workplace equity looks like. Summary In this conversation, Dr. Natalie Luke speaks with Amy Roosa, a risk control expert and founder of the Safety Rack, about the critical need for properly fitting personal protective equipment (PPE) for women in male-domi…
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Navigating Big Roles, Imposter Syndrome, and Career Pivots
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Episode 3: Navigating Big Roles, Imposter Syndrome, and Career Pivots Welcome to Episode 3 of UnCeiling You with Natalie Luke, PhD! In this episode, Natalie sits down with rising star Julia Frense Maria, a sourcing and procurement professional with a decade of experience across multiple industries. Together, they explore how to navigate big roles, …
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When Joy Becomes the Bravest Choice: Leaving the Script Behind
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Summary In this episode, Ana Trsic shares her inspiring journey from a corporate job to becoming a successful entrepreneur through candle making. She discusses the pressures of cultural expectations, the importance of choosing joy, and the transformative power of social media. Ana emphasizes the need for mindset shifts and personal growth, encourag…
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You Are Your Best Bet: From Playing It Safe to All-In at Work
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Description: In this episode 19 of UnCeiling You, Natalie Luke, PhD, sits down with Ellen Leikind—author of Poker Woman and creator of the BOLD negotiation system—to unpack the hidden costs of “playing it safe” at work. From poker tables to boardrooms, Ellen shares how understanding power dynamics, owning your voice, and knowing when to fold (or go…
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Are You Playing by the Wrong Rulebook? Career Advice They Never Taught You
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🔍 Episode Summary What if the rules you’ve been told to follow—work hard, be a team player, stay humble—are the very things holding you back? In this episode, Dr. Anna Kallschmidt unpacks the invisible rulebook of the American workplace—and how it was built without most of us in mind. From class-based communication styles to gendered expectations i…
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How to Outsmart the Bias You Can’t Prove: Don’t Fight the System. Outsmart It.
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Unspoken rules. Invisible barriers. Exhausting double standards. In this compelling episode, Dr. Arin N. Reeves joins host Natalie Luke, PhD, to unpack the hidden dynamics that hold women and underrepresented professionals back—especially in leadership. Drawing on decades of research and personal experience, Arin explores how to navigate microaggre…
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Beyond the Breaking Point: How Bad Leadership Sparked a Bold Career Reinvention
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In episode 16, Dr. Natalie Luke speaks with Dr. Patricia Stepp about her experiences with toxic leadership, the importance of resilience, and the pivotal moments that shaped her career. They discuss the dynamics of leadership, the necessity of networking, and the challenges women face in the workplace. Dr. Stepp shares her journey from biomedical r…
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The Innovation Paradox: Why Cutting DEI Could Be Your Company's Most Expensive Mistake
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Summary In this conversation, Natalie Luke and Dr. Sarah Kaplan explore the critical importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in business. They discuss how companies that prioritize DEI not only enhance their corporate performance but also foster innovation and employee satisfaction. The discussion highlights the risks associated with r…
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Speak Up and Take Space: Leading Boldly as DEI Programs Fade
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Summary In this conversation, Dr. Natalie Luke and Dr. Marilyn A. Clark discuss the evolving landscape for women in leadership, highlighting the barriers that persist despite progress. They explore the importance of radical responsibility, reframing ambition, and the power of imagination in career growth. The discussion emphasizes the need for stra…
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Unmasking Ambition: A Candid Conversation with Dr. Natalie Luke on Overcoming Fear and Embracing Leadership
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Summary In this episode of UnCeiling You, host Dr. Natalie Luke reflects on her journey and the evolution of the podcast. She discusses the internal battles women face, such as self-doubt and imposter syndrome, and how external barriers in the workplace often compound these challenges. With insights from her own experiences and the stories of other…
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Thriving Without the Hustle: Your Guide to Sustainable Success
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In Episode 12, Natalie Luke and Trisha Tyan explore the detrimental effects of hustle culture on health and productivity. They discuss the importance of listening to one's body, advocating for oneself in the workplace, and redefining success in light of personal challenges such as chronic illness. Trisha shares her journey of navigating ambition wh…
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The FRED Framework: Reverse Engineering Your Success
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In episode 11 of UnCeiling You, Natalie Luke dives deep with empowerment coach and sales leader Mariette Frey to explore her FRED Framework—a practical, values-driven tool designed to help individuals reverse-engineer their success. Mariette shares her journey of navigating 19 moves in 24 years, including personal and professional transitions, whil…
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Turning Dreams Into Goals—The Power of Negotiation
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Episode 10.🎙️ Welcome to Episode 10 of UnCeiling You with Natalie Luke! In this episode, we sit down with Paula, a financial planning expert with a mission to empower women to take control of their financial futures. Together, we explore how aligning ambition with financial planning can help you turn your dreams into actionable goals. 💡 What You'll…
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Episode 9: Leading with Passion and Values — A Conversation with Robyn Parrott 🎙️ Welcome to Episode 9 of UnCeiling You In this inspiring episode, host Dr. Natalie Luke sits down with her longtime friend, tennis teammate, and CEO of Sleep Solutions, Robyn Parrott. Robyn shares her incredible journey from a career in respiratory therapy to becoming …
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Turning Challenges into Opportunities: Taking Charge of Your Growth
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Episode 8 Description: In this inspiring episode of UnCeiling You, I sit down with the incredible Hope Mueller, an author, publishing company founder, retreat host, and Senior Vice President at a pharmaceutical company. From facing significant adversity at a young age to building a life of resilience, imagination, and ambition, Hope shares her jour…
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Say Yes Before You're Ready: Embrace Opportunity Even When You Don’t Feel 100% Confident
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Episode 7. In this inspiring episode of UnCeiling You, Natalie sits down with Pamela, a trailbFlazer who has successfully navigated the unique challenges and rewards of working in both small startups and large corporations. Together, they delve into Pamela's career journey, from her beginnings in small lab startups to her current role in a division…
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Dare to Dream: How Imagination Redefines Ambition
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Episode Overview Is ambition a dirty word? Not in this conversation! In this episode, Kara Taylor joins Natalie Luke, PhD to redefine ambition through the power of imagination, mindset shifts, and courageous action. Kara shares her expertise in transformational success and dream building, drawing from her background in clinical social work, militar…
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Redefining Ambition: Turning Setbacks into Breakthroughs
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🎙️ Welcome to Episode 5 of UnCeiling Your Career! In this inspiring episode, Natalie Luke, PhD, sits down with Dr. Mona Jhaveri, founder of Music Beats Cancer, to discuss how ambition and resilience can create transformative change. Dr. Jhaveri’s journey from scientist to entrepreneur to nonprofit leader highlights the power of turning setbacks int…
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What You'll Learn: What is the Inner Critic? Learn why the inner critic exists and how it influences your thoughts and actions. Why Naming Your Inner Critic Helps: Discover how labeling this voice separates it from your true self and makes it easier to challenge. Recognizing Patterns: Understand when and why your inner critic gets loudest and how t…
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Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Rise to Leadership
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Episode 2: Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Rise to Leadership with Jennifer Pestikas Description: In the debut episode of UnCeiling You, host Natalie Luke sits down with Jennifer Pestikas, a leader in the financial services industry, to explore what it takes to rise as an underdog. From her early days as a bank teller to navigating grief, imposter s…
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Hi there, I'm Natalie Luke and I'm thrilled to introduce you to Unsealing You, a podcast where ambition meets imagination. This is a space designed for women who want to break through barriers, redefine success, and create lives filled with purpose, growth, and impact. A little bit about me. I've spent my career navigating the corporate roles and b…
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