Emily Durham is here to help you thrive in your 9 to 5 and beyond. From careers to confidence, longtime recruiter, career coach and content creator, Emily, has your back. No filter. No fluff. Featured in The Financial Post, BBC News, The Globe and Mail, Bay Street Bull and more.
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Powerful Women Rising - A Business Podcast for Female Entrepreneurs
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Welcome to Powerful Women Rising, the no-nonsense, laugh-out-loud podcast for heart-centered female entrepreneurs ready to make an impact (and a profit) while staying true to themselves! Forget cookie-cutter, one size fits all advice. Each episode provides customizable advice and strategies to help you grow and scale your business - from leveraging authentic connections to mastering the art of marketing without feeling like a salesy weirdo. Plus, you'll hear insightful interviews with expert ...
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From Stuck to Inspired: Strategies for Brainstorming Creative Solutions w/Lizzy Moffett
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26:33Send us a text Feeling stuck? Struggling to make a decision? Feeling like you've tried everything and none of it has worked? It's time to unlock the power of brainstorming to help you find solutions to even the most overwhelming problems. In this episode, I'm chatting with my friend Lizzy Moffett, a former music teacher turned web designer, to unco…
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This week, we are talking about job search burn out... because YES... this is a thing. Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes,…
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How honest should you be in an interview? (& answering the hardest questions)
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Newsflash: If You’re Worried, You’re Probably Crushing It (calling you out, tbh)
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"Last hired, first fired? I just started a new job, am I screwed?" (WWED)
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Navigating Conflict: Building Stronger Business Relationships w/Dr. Donna Marino
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32:28Send us a text You can’t build a successful business without relationships - and you can’t have relationships without conflict. In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Donna Marino, a licensed clinical psychologist and family business consultant, to talk about one thing most female entrepreneurs avoid (but desperately need to get better at…
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"I feel guilty asking for time off/sick days" (WWED)
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9:05I know this audio is funny, I am sorry! This epsiode was just too good to NOT post.Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, Fin…
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Leading Loudly (Without Feeling Fake): Building a Stronger Leadership Presence
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Stop Winging It: Signature Frameworks That Get Results w/Amanda Walker
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24:44Send us a text If you want to stand out in a crowded market, have clients rave about your work and make more money with less effort - you need a signature framework! You can have the best intentions, the fanciest website, and all the certifications in the world but if you’re still "winging it" most of the time, you're leaving money and momentum on …
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Get Out of Your Head: How to Stop Overthinking for Good
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“Help! I’m Drowning in Work Even Though I’m Super Productive!?” (WWED)
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11:13Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, Financial Times and more. With an audience of over 3 million people on her social medi…
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Send us a text Showing Up, Being Seen and Getting Out of Your Own Way... After 100 episodes of Powerful Women Rising, the biggest lessons I learned weren’t about editing or promotions, they were about how I lead, connect with others and show up in the world. These lessons apply to anyone building something meaningful - especially if you’re working …
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"My co-workers are so hot. I feel ugly & insecure. Help!?" (WWED)
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Circus, Kids, and African Stories: Not Your Average Female Founders w/Kate Laviolette, Nmasichi Chukwuemeka and Jenn Grubb
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32:37Send us a text Forget the cookie-cutter approach - these entrepreneurs prove success comes from embracing what makes you different. In the final episode of our five part 2024 PWR Impact Awards Winner Series, you'll hear from three incredible women who are proving that there’s no one way to build a successful business: 🎪 Kate Laviolette (Empowerment…
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What Nobody Tells You About Building a Business That Matters w/Aleta Wagner and Kim Munsch
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27:14Send us a text Overnight success is a myth. The real path to impact is resilience and community. Entrepreneurship is often glamorized, but the truth is that building a business that truly matters is hard. It takes resilience, community, and a willingness to keep going, even when life throws everything it has at you. In the fourth epsiode of our 202…
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Sparkle, Speak, Succeed: Using Your Voice to Transform Your Business w/Alexandria Agresta, Megs Crawford and Jessica Millhiser
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37:46Send us a text Your voice is your most powerful business tool—are you using it to its full potential? In this episode (the third in our series), I'm joined by three more powerhouse women who were recognized as winners of the 2024 Powerful Women Rising Impact Awards: ✨ Alexandria Agresta - 2024 Speaker of the Year, aka MADE4MAGIC, the world's first …
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Beyond Google: The Power of Human Connection in Business w/Jenn Hartt and Jess Thompson
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24:26Send us a text What’s the biggest difference between entrepreneurs who struggle and those who thrive? In the second episode of the Powerful Women Rising Impact Award winners series, 2024 Coach of the Year Jess Thompson and 2024 Business Support Person of the Year Jenn Hartt explain that success isn't just about having the right strategies - it’s ab…
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From Home Kitchen to Global Impact: How One Woman is Changing Lives Around the World w/Talisa Caldwell
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22:32Send us a text Your business can do more than generate revenue - it can change lives. In this episode (the first in our series of interviews with the Powerful Women Rising Impact Award winners) you'll meet Talisa Caldwell, Founder of Freedom Creators Co. and winner of the 2024 Business for Good Award. What began as a personal solution to a skincare…
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Rich on Paper, Broke in Reality: The Hidden Trap of Lifestyle Creep
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Is My Boss Hinting I’m Getting Laid Off? WWED
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Help! I'm Networking My Butt Off and Getting Nothing Back
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17:14Send us a text Feeling Like Networking Is One-Sided? Here’s What to Do. You’re showing up, building relationships, making introductions, sharing opportunities—so why does it feel like no one is doing the same for you? It’s frustrating, it’s discouraging, and it might even have you questioning if networking is worth the effort. In this episode, we’r…
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The Job Market Is Shifting—Here’s How It Affects You (must listen)
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"I walk on eggshells around my boss" (WWED)
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13:50So your boss makes you feel like an idiot. What should you do about it?Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, Financial Times…
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Send us a text Tired of feeling like you’re always behind, no matter how much you do? I feel you. That's why in this episode I've brought in the big guns: Productivity Expert Lisa Zawrotny. In this interview, Lisa offers a refreshing new perspective on what it means to be productive and how to create a workflow that supports your well-being and you…
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Why you're interviewing but NOT getting OFFERS
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15:38So you're getting interviews (slay) but none of them are converting to offers? What's the issue and how do we fix it. I got you. Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career C…
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Why You Procrastinate and How to Actually Get Sh*t Done
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26:32Send us a text Tackle That Important Task or Scroll on Social Media? No shade - we’ve all been there. The truth about procrastination is that it goes much deeper than laziness or a lack of willpower - it’s a complex mix of fear, perfectionism, and decision fatigue that keeps us stuck. But the good news? You can break the cycle. In this episode, I'm…
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Creating Content That Connects and Converts w/Emily Aborn
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40:34Send us a text Content Is Connection. And Connection is Currency. In this episode of Powerful Women Rising, I'm joined for the second time by my friend Emily Aborn. She's a fantasic copywriter, funny meme enthusiast and the the voice you hear at the beginning of every episode of this podcast! We discuss ways to make content creation simple AND fun.…
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Why Most Businesses Fail in the First Year
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23:02Send us a text You have passion, drive and a GREAT business idea - so how do you avoid becoming one of the "failed business statistics"? There are lots of reasons small businesses fail in their first few years but it's rarely because they weren’t “good enough.” Most new businesses fail because they skip over the boring but critical stuff that actua…
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You're on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP), now what?
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"Why does Corporate America HATE introverts?" (WWED)
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15:54Let's talk about being a introvert and how this impacts your job search and over all career!Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Fo…
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Optimizing Business Operations by Mastering Systems and Workflows w/Melissa Rich
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35:48Send us a text What if the secret to growing your business wasn't more work - but smarter systems? In today's new episode of Powerful Women Rising, I chat with Melissa Rich, a systems and operations consultant for small businesses, about how mastering workflows and systems can help entrepreneurs reclaim their time and focus on what they truly love.…
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The Ultimate Interview PEP TALK (Confidence Booster)
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What to expect in a corporate job (spoiler: it feels like high school)
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Balancing Authenticity and Professionalism
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21:46Send us a text Can you be TRULY authentic in business and still be taken seriously? Authenticity is a word that gets tossed around a lot in business, but how do you balance showing up as yourself while also being seen as a professional? Do you have to tone down your personality to be taken seriously? Is there a point where being "too real" causes p…
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3 Signs You're Being Taken Advantage of at Work
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Should You Pay for Job Search Help? The Truth About Recruiters and Head Hunters
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8:33Should you hire a recruiter or headhunter for your job search? Let's talk about it. Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, Fi…
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Decluttering Your Life and Business w/Megs Crawford
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42:51Send us a text Is clutter in your space—or your brain—holding you back? In this episode of Powerful Women Rising, I sit down with my friend Megs Crawford, Organizer Coach for Women with ADHD and host of the Organizing an ADHD Brain Podcast, to discuss the magic of decluttering in your business. Although her expertise is in helping women with ADHD, …
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Signs your company is about to do a LAY OFF
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How to deal with the coworker taking credit for your work (WWED)
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12:37Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, Financial Times and more. With an audience of over 3 million people on her social medi…
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Send us a text Networking doesn’t have to be awkward or overwhelming—it just needs a plan! In this episode, I’m diving into how to create a networking strategy that feels authentic and actually works. I’ll share why having a clear plan is the secret to building meaningful connections, staying consistent, and making the most out of your networking e…
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"My coworker is always interrupting me" (WWED)
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7:14You have a coworker who looovessss to cut you off in meetings. How can you get them to stop? Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, F…
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From Salesy to Soulful: Building a Website that Connects and Converts w/Skylar Sustin
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28:03Send us a text What if the key to a high-converting website isn’t selling—but connecting? In this episode, I chat with Skylar Sustin, a web designer and branding wizard, about how to create a website that resonates with your ideal client and doesn’t just make sales but makes an impact. Skylar breaks down how using brand psychology, personal stories…
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2025, The year you make MORE money (hacks for your current job, job hunting & side hustles)
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16:12It's officially 2025, and this year is all about making more money. Whether you're ready to maximize your current role, land a higher-paying job, or finally turn that side hustle into real income, I’ve got the hacks you need to make it happen. No fluff, no filler—just actionable tips to help you start the year strong and finish it even stronger. Le…
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"Should I dump him because he makes less money than me?" (WWED)
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11:28In this episode, I dive into the tricky question: Can you date a man who earns less than you? I’ll explore the emotional, practical, and societal pressures at play, share advice on navigating financial disparities in relationships, and help you decide what really matters when it comes to love and money.Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter…
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Re-Evaluating Your Networking Strategy for the New Year
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25:06Send us a text Did you get everything you wanted and needed out of your networking efforts last year? You probably know how important it is to set SMART goals, evaluate your results and decide what you want to start, stop or keep as you move forward in business. But how often do you do these thing with regards to your networking strategy? In this e…
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Your Year, Your Rules: Build a Comparison-Free Year That Feels Good
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11:50Feeling overwhelmed by everyone else’s New Year’s resolutions? In this episode, we explore how to stay focused on your own path and set goals that feel authentic—without the pressure or comparison. Learn practical strategies for creating a year that truly works for you, from ditching the resolution hype to embracing small, meaningful changes. Wheth…
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How to stop being an anxious perfectionist
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