2B Bolder Podcast : Career Growth and Insights from Women in Business, Tech & Sports – Détails, épisodes et analyse

What does it really take to land a job at companies like Meta and Twitter in today's cutthroat market? A former big brand recruiter, Keiyana Arnold, pulls back the curtain on hiring practices that most job seekers never see, delivering eye-opening insights that will transform your approach to career advancement.

"This job market is a dumpster fire, a shark tank," Keiyana reveals with refreshing candor. Drawing from her decade of experience at tech giants including Meta, Twitter, and CNN, she explains why mass-applying to positions is a losing strategy. Behind the scenes, recruiters face impossible volumes, sometimes thousands of applications daily for a single role, forcing them to rely on filtering systems and referrals that leave most applicants completely unseen.

The game-changing revelation? Your resume matters far less than your network and visibility. Keiyana shares how LinkedIn has become the ultimate career advancement platform, with the algorithm heavily favoring the mere 30% of users who create content. "I still get employers in my DM asking me for interviews every week," she notes, demonstrating how strategic online presence translates to real opportunities.

Beyond tactical advice, Keiyana shares the personal health crisis that transformed her relationship with work and led to founding Professional Love Letters, her coaching business helping professionals navigate career transitions. This powerful story underscores her holistic approach to career development, one that prioritizes wellness alongside professional advancement.

For listeners feeling stuck or invisible in their job search, Keiyana's practical guidance offers a clear path forward. Her FIDE app community "Ask a Recruiter Anything" provides direct access to expert advice, with success stories flowing in regularly from members who've implemented her strategies.

Are you ready to stop getting filtered out and start standing out? This conversation will fundamentally change how you approach your career journey. 

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Resources:
Professional Love Letters
Keiyana Arnold’s LinkedIn Profile
https://www.fide.co/

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Dreaming of writing a book but have no idea where to start? You're not alone. In this eye-opening conversation with book coach Allison Lane, we dive deep into the realities of publishing that most aspiring authors never learn until it's too late.

Allison, whose impressive career spans from dressing as a burrito for PR stunts to leading communications for brands like Pepsi, Unilever, and Burt's Bees, shatters common misconceptions about the publishing journey. Her most surprising revelation? "Don't write your whole book! Nobody wants to read your manuscript." What publishers actually want is a business plan for your book, proving you understand its market potential and your role in making it successful.

With trademark candor and humor, Allison explains how the publishing world really works. Traditional publishers require agents and pay advances (which she advises keeping modest), hybrid publishers offer more partnership opportunities, and self-publishing gives complete control at the cost of handling everything yourself. But regardless of path, one truth remains: you must be ready to market yourself and your book.

The conversation takes a fascinating turn when Allison discusses personal branding. Contrary to popular belief, your book doesn't create your personal brand, your established expertise should come first. "You cannot emerge from a hole in the ground with a book," she warns. Instead, she advises building visibility in your field through speaking, media contributions, and online presence before approaching publishers.

Whether you're a corporate professional looking to expand your influence, an entrepreneur wanting to showcase your expertise, or simply someone with valuable knowledge to share, this episode provides the insider perspective needed to approach publishing strategically and successfully. Allison's practical advice on everything from book proposals to AI tools for content creation will save you years of frustration and dramatically increase your chances of publishing success.

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Resources
LaneLit.com
Allison’s LinkedIn Profile 

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Ever wonder what it would be like to be a Tech Influencer? Tune in to be inspired by the incredible journey of Danielle Hern, better known as @TechieDani, who sheds light on her transition from her corporate 9-5 role at Intel to becoming a full-time content creator who has flexibility and full creative license in her life now.  As a tech influencer with over half a million followers, Dani reveals the catalyst for discovering her passion for smart home technology content. Her story shows how passion, authenticity and the knack for making complex tech accessible can turn a simple creative outlet into a flourishing career.

Join us as we get an insider's view of the often-unseen world of content creation. Dani shares the nitty-gritty of producing tech content, from product testing to the art of scripting engaging videos. Balancing her role as a part-time stay-at-home parent, she discusses the challenges of growing a personal brand and the potential for expanding her team. Despite the hurdles, Dani expresses gratitude for the flexibility and unique opportunities the creator life offers, especially when it comes to family time.

Explore the ever-evolving landscape of influencer marketing, especially within the tech industry. Dani dives into her experiences with major tech brands, emphasizing the importance of maintaining audience trust while navigating brand collaborations. The conversation also touches on the emotional aspects of content creation and setting boundaries to ensure mental well-being. Dani's insights into leveraging personal uniqueness and the supportive nature of the content creator community offer invaluable takeaways for aspiring creators.

Resources: 

·       Dani on TikTok

·       Dani on Instagram

·       Dani on YouTube

·       Dani on X

·       Dani on Facebook

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The 2B Bolder Podcast provides first-hand access to some amazing women. Guests will include women from leading enterprise companies to startups, women execs, coders, account execs, engineers, doctors, and innovators.

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On episode #29 of the 2B Bolder podcast, guest Shelley Wagner shares insights and lessons learned from her rich 30-year career in tech.   Today Shelley is Chief of Staff,  Computing Client Group, Security Strategy at Intel.  Over the years she's taken on a variety of roles and is gained great experience implementing operational vision and strategies in multiple functions. She is an accredited Professional Certified Coach (PCC), certified in project and change management.

Tune in to hear the wisdom and advice that Shelley shares with her own coaching clients and incredible tips that each of us can apply to our own careers today.

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The 2B Bolder Podcast provides first-hand access to some amazing women. Guests will include women from leading enterprise companies to startups, women execs, coders, account execs, engineers, doctors, and innovators.

Learn more about AnitaB.org 

Support the show

When you subscribe to the podcast, you are supporting our work's mission, allowing us to continue highlighting successful women in a variety of careers to inspire others helping pay our wonderful editor, Chris, and helping me in paying our hosting expenses. 🎉

On episode #28 of the 2B Bolder podcast, guest Iris Harrison joins us. She is well known from her disc jockey days at KGON, loved and admired as a Portland radio legend, inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of fame in 2012, and recently retired after having a successful 45-year career in radio. Iris takes us on a journey of her career, shares her roles and responsibilities, and discusses how radio has changed over the years. She helps women understand the various opportunities there are today in the business, and she talks about her favorite memories and gives us a glimpse of what's next for her.

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Iris Harrison's Career Tips for Women Transcript


The 2B Bolder Podcast provides first-hand access to some amazing women. Guests will include women from leading enterprise companies to startups, women execs, coders, account execs, engineers, doctors, and innovators.

Learn more about AnitaB.org 

Support the show

When you subscribe to the podcast, you are supporting our work's mission, allowing us to continue highlighting successful women in a variety of careers to inspire others helping pay our wonderful editor, Chris, and helping me in paying our hosting expenses. 🎉

On episode #27 of the 2B Bolder podcast, guest Elaine Mah walks us through the various marketing roles in her career and the broad perspective that it has provided her. She shares lessons learned along the way and talks about her role and responsibilities as a US Marketing B2B Strategist for Intel. Elaine pulls back the curtain and gives great insight into building a content strategy and tips on improving your strategic thinking. If you love marketing, you will thoroughly enjoy this conversation.

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Elaine Mah's Career Tips for Women Transcript


The 2B Bolder Podcast provides you first-hand access to some amazing women. Guests will include women from leading enterprise companies to startups, women execs, coders, account execs, engineers, doctors, and innovators.

Learn more about AnitaB.org 

Support the show

When you subscribe to the podcast, you are supporting our work's mission, allowing us to continue highlighting successful women in a variety of careers to inspire others helping pay our wonderful editor, Chris, and helping me in paying our hosting expenses. 🎉

On episode #26 of the 2B Bolder podcast, guest Richelle Waddell shares her inspirations and influences.  Having been in the residential and commercial design business for over 20 years she has a unique perspective on what makes someone successful in her role. She candidly talks about how important it is to align your passion with your career and how working for Cambria aligns with her passion.  Hear how she's had to pivot and lean on social media more during Covid in order to get in front of clients.  If you are interested in having a career in the design industry be sure to tune in for tips and advice from a real pro in the business.

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The 2B Bolder Podcast provides you first-hand access to some amazing women. Guests will include women from leading enterprise companies to startups, women execs, coders, account execs, engineers, doctors, and innovators.

Learn more about AnitaB.org 

Support the show

When you subscribe to the podcast, you are supporting our work's mission, allowing us to continue highlighting successful women in a variety of careers to inspire others helping pay our wonderful editor, Chris, and helping me in paying our hosting expenses. 🎉

On episode #25 of the 2B Bolder podcast, guest Sandra Lopez, Vice President and General Manager for Intel Sports, talks about her exciting career and how technology is transforming sports now and in the future.  She shares a few of the challenges she has had to overcome being a woman in a mostly male-dominated industry and how embracing her own uniqueness has helped her be successful and happy. 

She provides great insights on how to look at and position the role of marketing in business today and explores ways to address fear and anxiety.  She opens up about how COVID19 has impacted her life, why she thinks asking for help is key for personal and professional growth.

Resources:
Connect with Sandra on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lopezsandra/

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The 2B Bolder Podcast provides you first-hand access to some amazing women. Guests will include women from leading enterprise companies to startups, women execs, coders, account execs, engineers, doctors, and innovators.

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Support the show

When you subscribe to the podcast, you are supporting our work's mission, allowing us to continue highlighting successful women in a variety of careers to inspire others helping pay our wonderful editor, Chris, and helping me in paying our hosting expenses. 🎉

On episode #24 of the 2B Bolder podcast, guest Ashley Roda shares her knowledge and expertise about branding and why she believes branding should be a way of life rather than a logo, website, and business cards.  Ashey Roda is the Founder of Iconic Details, an Oregon based branding agency, and concierge service.  She shares how her athletic background was foundational to her success in business.  She loves helping women identify their "iconic persona," infuse their brilliance into their brand and take their business to the next level of success.

Learn about her passion for being the Managing Director for eWomen Network's Portland Oregon Chapter. What it is, how you can get involved, and the benefits of being a member. Plus, Ashely shares some key lessons she has learned over the years and business challenges she'd had to face and overcome.

Resources:
To learn more about Ashley Roda visit https://iconicdetails.com
Learn about eWomenNetwork, https://www.ewomennetwork.com  

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Ashley Roda's Career Tips for Women Transcript


The 2B Bolder Podcast provides you first-hand access to some amazing women. Guests will include women from leading enterprise companies to startups, women execs, coders, account execs, engineers, doctors, and innovators.

Support the show

When you subscribe to the podcast, you are supporting our work's mission, allowing us to continue highlighting successful women in a variety of careers to inspire others helping pay our wonderful editor, Chris, and helping me in paying our hosting expenses. 🎉

On episode #23 of the 2B Bolder podcast, guest Kea Meyers Duggan, an award-winning entrepreneur and recognized life and career coach, discusses how she helps women stop working in jobs they hate and helps them plan a career change with confidence. She defines what a life coach is and helps us understand the value and purpose of working with one.

Gain insights into what common things women tend to do to sabotage their careers. Hear her own journey, what she's passionate about, and learn why she finds her career to be so rewarding.

Resources:
Visit Kea Meyers Dugan's website to learn more https://keameyersduggan.com/

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Kea Meyers Duggan's Career Tips for Women Transcript


The 2B Bolder Podcast provides you first-hand access to some amazing women. Guests include women from leading enterprise companies to startups, women execs, to coders, account execs, engineers, doctors, and innovators.

Support the show

When you subscribe to the podcast, you are supporting our work's mission, allowing us to continue highlighting successful women in a variety of careers to inspire others helping pay our wonderful editor, Chris, and helping me in paying our hosting expenses. 🎉