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73. Is a Dream Job or Career Real?03 Apr 202400:18:08

Spoiler alert: yes, having a dream job or career IS possible! Today, Dr. Jasmine dives deep into how you can define your dream career and job on your own terms. Through thoughtful reflection, she breaks down the key components of a dream job and career and how you can align them with your values and life goals. 

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • A life update and the flooding in Miami
  • Self-reflecting on what you want your career to look like
  • What a dream job means
  • Long-term career success depends on value alignment
  • Assessing the impact you want to have throughout your career
  • How your dream career is closely linked to where you're at in your life

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

72. How to Identify The Seasons of Your Career20 Mar 202400:27:55

Feeling unsure about where you are in your career and what to do next? In this episode, Dr. Jasmine breaks down the four seasons of your career and provides thoughtful, reflective questions to help you discern which one you're currently in. From the growth and exploration of summer to the leadership in fall, you'll learn how to embrace each season as it arises and what to focus your energies on.

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Creating the support systems you need
  • Summer: the growth stage
  • Winter: the reflection stage
  • Spring: the revival stage
  • Fall: the transferring knowledge stage
  • Why your career journey isn't linear

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Resources mentioned:

Wanna stand out and make the money you deserve? Schedule your free consultation with Dr. Jasmine for The Empowered Hire to learn how to land the job you want at a company that'll value you. 

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

63. Swipe Left on Toxicity: Online Dating vs. Job Descriptions11 Oct 202300:20:39

What does the job search and dating have in common?

Girl, have you ever seen someone's dating profile? Just like a job description, they're filled with green and red flags to give hints about what being with them will be like. Get ready to learn phrases and words to approach cautiously and which ones to avoid on the job hunt. It's time to filter out toxic work environments and swipe right on those who value your expertise!

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • The mindset work it takes to be an entrepreneur 
  • Stepping back into the dating world
  • Red flags on dating profiles
  • Red flag #1 in job descriptions: Unclear description or broad list of responsibilities
  • Red flag #2 in job descriptions: unambiguous salary ranges
  • Specific words to watch out for in job descriptions

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

62. Supercharge Your Salary: Insider Tips for Asking and Receiving More Money04 Oct 202300:18:20

Okay, so you know how to ask for more money, but how do you actually initiate the conversation? And what happens if you get hit with a 'no'?

We covered salary negotiation last week (and if you haven't listened yet, go check it out before pressing play on this one!), so now it's time to focus on setting the stage. You'll learn tips on opening up the conversation with your supervisor and the formula for making that ask. So grab your planner and a pen and dive on in! 

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Client question: "Should salary be the criteria for not moving forward in a job interview?"
  • Preparing your supervisor for salary negotiation
  • The formula for framing your ask
  • The questions to follow up with if you receive a 'no'
  • What else can you negotiate for?

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Resources mentioned:


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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

61. From Dreaming to Earning: Mastering the Art of Asking for More Money27 Sep 202300:19:05

It's time to connect to your dope self and ask for the pay that you deserve!

In today's episode, Dr. Jasmine shares with you two steps you can start taking to enter the salary negotiation process with confidence. You'll learn how to claim your worth and determine your market value.

Start your journey to wealth and press "play"!

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Bringing your confident self to the table during salary negotiation
  • Keeping an "I'm the shit" journal
  • Backing up your asks with concrete research
  • Breaking taboo and talking about money

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Resources mentioned:


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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

60. Navigating Imposter Syndrome and Toxic Workplaces with Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin20 Sep 202300:40:21

Leaders in the workplace and anyone stuck in a toxic workplace, listen up! Let's combat imposter syndrome together.

In today's episode, Dr. Jasmine is joined by Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin to discuss two of Dr. Jasmine's favorite topics: imposter syndrome and toxic workplaces! You'll hear personal stories and learn how to recognize and challenge automatic negative thoughts, find community support, and take practical actions to create a positive work environment. Plus, for our leaders out there, you'll learn how imposter syndrome can affect leadership and the strategies you can employ to address it. 

Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin is a licensed psychologist and executive coach, with expertise in Imposter Syndrome, career advancement, and leadership development. She is a co-founder and partner of Dynamic Transitions Psychological Consulting, a career and executive coaching consultancy, where she works mostly with high-potential managers and executives. 

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • What led Dr. Lisa to become an expert in imposter syndrome
  • Strategies to combat imposter syndrome
  • How to spot a toxic workplace
  • Correlation between imposter syndrome and toxic workplaces
  • Is there a correlation between imposter syndrome and gender or race?
  • Yes, you can empower yourself to navigate the system
  • How to land those jobs where you can show up as yourself
  • Advice for leaders on creating a safe environment
  • How can you tell if a team member is going through imposter syndrome and how to support them
  • Advice to her younger career self

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Guest info:

Follow Dr. Lisa's educational and enriching content on InstagramYouTube, and LinkedIn @DrOrbeAustin, and visit her website, dynamictransitionsllp.com.

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

59. How to stop hating networking13 Sep 202300:15:58

Yeah, networking is valuable, but what if it gives you the ick?

In today's short and sweet episode, Dr. Jasmine shares her own networking struggles and a perspective on mindset shifts. No fake affirmations required. Learn to take tangible steps to embrace a sense of possibility and empowerment. If you've ever dreaded networking events and want to reframe those negative-charged thoughts, this episode is a must-listen.

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Networking as an introvert
  • Reframing negative thoughts for success
  • Creating "I am working towards" affirmations
  • Logging your goals and creating a task list

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Resources mentioned:


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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

58. How to stop disqualifying yourself in the job search06 Sep 202300:37:56

Have you ever felt like you don't have what it takes to go after your dream job? Just because you don't meet all the qualifications listed in the job description? You're not alone. 

Today, we'll explore overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome and stop disqualifying yourself from fantastic opportunities. You'll hear Dr. Jasmine's recent struggles with imposter syndrome, plus how she has coached people in The Empowered Hire on this exact issue. You'll also walk away with an eye-opening and practical exercise to boost your confidence and pursue positions that excite and fulfill you. 

So, if you're ready to break free from self-doubt and step into your most powerful and transformative self, hit that play button already!

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Life update: getting back in STEM and imposter syndrome creeping up
  • Her backstory in neuropharmacology 
  • Why you may be disqualifying yourself from jobs
  • Why you don't have to fulfill the entire job description before applying
  • How your networking strategy is the key
  • The mindset behind not feeling qualified 
  • The programming of not taking risks as women of color
  • An exercise to try with your dream job descriptions

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Resources mentioned:


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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

57. My toxic workplace story and why I stayed in them30 Aug 202300:24:41

The one-year podcast anniversary celebrations are still going STRONG! 🎉

In honor of that and all of you dope women who've been in toxic work environments and realized that you deserve better, we're re-releasing the first podcast episode of Her Next Career Move! Dr. Jasmine dishes out her personal experiences and shares how she overcame the challenges of toxic workplaces. 

If you're finding yourself in a toxic work environment, please know that you're not alone. That's exactly why The Empowered Hire was created—to help you build the career you know you deserve! 

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Finding the company that's right for you with The Empowered Hire
  • Why Jasmine started this podcast
  • What you can expect in the next few episodes
  • Tangible ways to face your fears 
  • Her experience working in toxic workplaces (and why she stayed)
  • What makes a workplace toxic
  • How to reflect on your work environment

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Resources mentioned:


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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

56. How to find the right company for you23 Aug 202300:19:03

Are you interested in The Empowered Hire, but unsure if it's the right fit? Then you're in for a special treat today! 

On today's episode, Dr. Jasmine will talk you through one of the principles of The Empowered Hire that changed and transformed her career: the company search. She'll walk you through the three core principles behind finding the right company that'll support you. 

You deserve to work somewhere that values you and your voice—where you're encouraged to bring your expertise to the table. So tune in, and let's get started! 

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Feeling empowered during an interview 
  • Core Principal #1: Finding career happiness
  • Core Principal #2: The "I Get To" mindset
  • Core Principal #3: Asking the real questions during the interview
  • Finding a supportive company

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Resources mentioned:


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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

55. Crack the job search code and land your next role quicker with guest expert Carla Santamaria16 Aug 202300:53:17

The job search game has changed! Gone are the days of submitting your resume because now, there are some codes to crack. 🧠 

On today's episode, Dr. Jasmine is joined by fellow career coach, Carla Santamaria, and she shares her expertise on cracking the codes you need to capitalize on to succeed in the job search in 2023. Learn how to optimize your resume, receive invaluable advice on getting past the dreaded ATS, plus how AI is streamlining the job search process.

Born in Honduras and raised in Miami, Carla Santamaria is a career and mindset coach for first gen professionals. She helps clients discover and lean into their unique skill set, build a meaningful and impactful professional network, and get on track to reach their first six-figure job. 

On Latina Equal Pay Day 2020, Carla made the courageous decision to ask her employer if she was getting equal pay for equal work. After months of advocating for herself, she was finally given an answer. "No." Despite the heartbreak, Carla used that experience to begin a radical career and life transformation. Twelve months later, Carla had pivoted from higher ed to healthcare to tech, doubled her salary, and launched a career coaching practice tailored to the unique experiences of first gen professionals. 

Carla is the producer and host of The First Gen Coach Podcast, a career and lifestyle podcast where first generation professionals learn to rethink limiting cultural beliefs, advance in their careers, and build generational wealth. 

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Going behind the scenes in Carla's business and how she got here
  • Client wins: taking leaps of faith to a 65k salary increase
  • What is the ATS, common mistakes when using it, and how to optimize it
  • Tailoring your resume with keywords for each job
  • Creating a resume that celebrates YOU
  • The many purposes that networking has in your job search
  • The 3 steps to career success
  • Using Chat GPT in your job search
  • Leveraging tech and humans in your job search
  • The future of the job search

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Guest info:

Follow Carla's inspiring content on LinkedIn and Instagram @CarlaTheFirstGenCoach, or visit her website at thefirstgencoach.com and drop into her inbox at coachedbycarla@gmail.com

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & 

54. What to do when you don't know your next career move09 Aug 202300:21:16

This episode is VALUE-PACKED! 💥 

If you're feeling unfulfilled and have a desire to align your career to the best version of you, you'll want to tune in and take notes

Dr. Jasmine will take you through exercises that she goes through in her new job search program, The Empowered Hire, so you can identify your long-term career goals and how you measure success. She'll also shed some light on the importance of work-life balance, personal fulfillment, and seeking external support.

Let's get you unstuck in your career and ready to take action! ❤️‍🔥

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • "I deserve" statements into affirmations 
  • The vicious cycle of negative affirmations
  • Flipping the script from a negative affirmation to a positive one
  • 5 questions to ask yourself when you're unsure what your next career move is
  • Your career is not separate from your lifestyle
  • Asking for help and support

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Resources mentioned:


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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

71. Letting Go of a Career That is no Longer For You13 Mar 202400:24:31

Tired of feeling unfulfilled in your career? In this episode, Dr. Jasmine shares her journey of reinventing herself multiple times to find fulfillment and purpose. She discusses the struggle of letting go of a career that no longer serves you and shares two game-changing questions to help you assess your sense of fulfillment on your current path. You'll learn three powerful strategies to navigate the process of reinventing your career. Tune in to step into the highest version of yourself!

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Reflections on how Dr. Jasmine has reinvented herself
  • Assessing your energy exchange with your path
  • Is this in service of your purpose?
  • Three strategies to finally let go of what's not for you

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Resources mentioned:

Wanna stand out and make the money you deserve? Schedule your free consultation with Dr. Jasmine for The Empowered Hire to learn how to land the job you want at a company that'll value you.

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

53. Three powerful mindset shifts to confidently ace your next interview02 Aug 202300:18:39

Are you ready to have your biggest career comeback yet? 💥

In today's episode, Dr. Jasmine gives a sneak peek into the fantastic tips you'll learn when you join The Empowered Hire. We know that the job search is draining, but making some key mindset shifts will empower you to level up your career and find work environment where you feel psychologically safe as a woman of color. 

Interviews can be daunting and nerve-wracking, especially when you're facing high-level hiring managers who have limited time to spare. But here's the thing: if you're in the interview room, they want you to succeed and are interested in hiring you. It's time for you to finally own your wisdom.

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Preparing for career success, and why the company is just as important as the job itself
  • How The Empowered Hire helps conquer interview mindset
  • Mindset shift #1: They want YOU!
  • Mindset shift #2: An interview is a conversation—ask questions!
  • Mindset shift #3: You get to ask for anything you want—your needs matter! 

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Resources mentioned:


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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

52. Celebrations, comebacks, and new programs...oh my!27 Jul 202300:25:13

This day, July 27th, is such a special day for both Dr. Jasmine AND Her Next Career Move! Today marks 2 years since Dr. Jasmine quit her career to create what she truly wanted in this lifetime—this incredible community that we've created, y'all!

So what a better way to celebrate than launching The Comeback Tour: a way to learn from Dr. Jasmine for FREE, PLUS introducing The Empowered Hire to help BIPOC professionals make their next career move. Tune into today's episode to learn about both fantastic launches and the five valuable lessons that Dr. Jasmine has learned on this journey! 

(P.S. Keep scrolling to snag the links for both The Comeback Tour and The Empowered Hire❤️‍🔥)

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Reflecting on 2 years since Dr. Jasmine quit her career
  • Launching The Comeback Tour!
  • Introducing The Empowered Hire
  • 5 lessons on creating her comeback: 
  • 1. Failure is just a part of the process
  • 2. You need support 
  • 3. You deserve to shoot your shot
  • 4. People might think you're crazy
  • 5. You can't do this without faith

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Resources mentioned:


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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

51. The Power of Self-Love in Leadership, Negotiation, and Career Growth with guest expert Nadia De Ala19 Jul 202301:00:05

"Being a leader is self-love."

On today's heartwarming and empowering episode, Dr. Jasmine is joined by leadership expert Nadia De Ala. Together, they talk about a powerful career changer: loving yourself. When you love yourself, you can bring the most authentic version of yourself into the workplace. Packed with tips on how to see our leaders and ourselves in order to create psychologically safe spaces, Dr. Jasmine and Nadia engage in a dialogue that inspires some deep reflection. 

Nadia De Ala is a leadership & negotiation coach and consultant that has dedicated her practice to uplifting women of color leaders and educating organizations committed to affirming the full humanity of their team members. 

She's a self-described "ex-techie" who often felt the isolating impact of being the only woman and/or person of color within teams and entire organizations. As a leader and a mentor, she's leveraged her experiences and expertise to equip professionals with inclusive leadership strategies and empower BIPOC women and femmes with guidance to thrive in the workplace. Her "keep it real" and authentic coaching and leadership style empowers professionals to intuitively navigate the corporate world with confidence to transform their careers, lives, and impact. 

Nadia is on a mission to close the leadership and pay gap for all WOC by empowering leaders and managers to create workplaces everyone can thrive in and courageously live a life according to their highest values, vision, and purpose.

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Nadia's origin story
  • How she helps her clients
  • How self-love and career growth are connected
  • Letting go of what's not yours
  • Cultivating self-love practices in the workplace
  • Showing compassion in creating a safe space
  • Hopes for the future of the workplace

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Resources mentioned:


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Guest info:

Follow Nadia's inspiring content on LinkedIn and Instagram @NadiaDeAla, or visit her website at realyouleadership.com and drop into her inbox at nadia@realyouleadership.com

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! 

50. How women of color can transform corporate environments with guest expert Dr. Nicole A. Bryan12 Jul 202300:45:47

Is our presence as women of color in corporate environments and owning ourselves creating change in our workplaces? 

In today's episode, Dr. Jasmine is joined by Dr. Nicole as they have a refreshing conversation on disrupting the corporate space, knowing what you're good at, and the top 3 skills you need to develop to enter a corporate leadership position. This is a juicy one, so make you save it to come back to! 

Dr. Nicole A. Bryan is a certified leadership career coach, organizational consultant, and psychotherapist, with 25+ years' experience helping women define their own success, lead with confidence, expertly navigate company politics, and secure their executive seat to maximize their income, influence, and impact. 

Nicole's clients and their results span several industries, including healthcare, technology, communications, financial services, consumer goods, and education. 

Nicole's world-class programs at TheChangeDoc, LLC integrate psychology, key business principles, organizational behavior, and decades of real-world experience as a corporate executive to empower women to make a difference, lead bolder and create positive change for themselves, their teams, and the world! TheChangeDoc, LLC is for ambitious women looking to it leave a legacy through their leadership. Nicole was raised in Brooklyn, NY and always represents her Bajan (Barbados) roots. 

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Dr. Nicole's business and why she got started
  • The experience of being "the only"
  • The power of choice
  • Why knowing what you're good at goes beyond subject matter expertise
  • How we can disrupt the corporate space
  • Professionalism: from the whitewashing to folklore to the reality of it
  • The top 3 skills to develop to head to the C-Suite

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Resources mentioned:


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Guest info:

Follow Dr.Nicole's inspiring content on LinkedIn at Dr. Nicole Bryan, Instagram @TheChangeDoc, or visit her websiteat thechangedoc.com

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for...

49. Reframing the conversation on Impostor Syndrome for women of color at work with guest expert LaToia Burkley05 Jul 202300:53:25

Please welcome LaToia back to the podcast! She is here to drop countless gems and insights that'll make you want to replay this episode again to soak it all up.

If you're a high-performing woman, you've probably heard of impostor syndrome before. But what is it actually, and is it something we're destined to experience, or is it firmly attached to environmental factors?

In today's episode, Dr. Jasmine and LaToia dive deep into impostor syndrome and whether it's even a helpful term. Plus, they have a thoughtful dialogue on how we might propagate unhealthy mindsets for other women of color. If you're ready for some serious self-reflection, bring a pen and paper to this podcast listening sesh! 

LaToia Burkley is the Founder and Owner of Your Big Debut, LLC, a coaching and consulting firm specializing in activating, educating, and elevating the voices of women professionals so they can serve at their highest sense of self while gaining clarity along their career journey. LaToia is a certified professional diversity coach, executive coach, and career strategist who also has her Associate Certified Coach credential (ACC) from the International Coaching Federation. 

LaToia works with executive leaders and organizations on leadership development strategies and their approach to equitable workplaces. 

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Being mindful of consigning on someone else's impostor syndrome
  • What has LaToia been up to since she last joined us
  • How she defines impostor syndrome
  • Signs you may be experiencing impostor syndrome
  • Why we shouldn't label impostor syndrome as solely a "women's issue."
  • External factors that provoke impostor syndrome for women of color
  • Challenging your thoughts
  • Is using the term "impostor syndrome" a benefit or a disservice?

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Resources mentioned:


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Guest info:

Feeling inspired? You can follow LaToia on Instagram and LinkedIn @YourBigDebut and check out her rebrand on her website www.yourbigdebutnow.com

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event!

48. The three biggest job search secrets revealed28 Jun 202300:17:23

Are you on the job hunt or looking to start? 

This episode is a like a mini masterclass in approaching your next job search with confidence. 

On this week's short and sweet episode, Dr. Jasmine spills the 3 BIGGEST job search secrets out there. Get a pen and paper ready to go, and let's get started! 

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Secret #1: Show that you're problem solver
  • Secret #2: The energy of disconnecting from the outcome
  • Secret #3: Do your company research

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Resources mentioned:


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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

47. Rising Above- An Empowering Story of Layoff Survival and Success with Hady Mendez22 Jun 202300:45:44

It's finally here! Dr. Jasmine's LinkedIn course is officially live! 🥳🤩

To celebrate, we've invited facilitator, speaker, and Dr. Jasmine's LinkedIn course guest, Hady Mendez, to today's episode. She shares her story of powerful tenacity from being laid off and creating a successful bridge opportunity. By listening to this podcast episode, you'll hear even more tips, strategies, and advice on processing your layoff and building the confidence to take this setback into an opportunity. 

Hady is the founder and CEO of Boldly Speaking LLC, a company that aspires to expand the conversation around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB). Through her role as a speaker and facilitator, Hady encourages employees and leaders to play an active role in creating more inclusive workplaces.

Hady previously served as Head of Equality for a major tech firm and held multiple customer-facing roles in high-tech and financial services, served as a leader across various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), volunteered abroad with incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women, and served as Community School Director at an elementary school in the South Bronx.

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • The emotional impact of experiencing a layoff
  • Biggest surprises and challenges 
  • Things she did to get through the negative emotions
  • Leaning onto her community to help her through this difficult time
  • Jumping into entrepreneurship as she continues her job search
  • Major lessons she has learned throughout this experience 
  • Strategies she's using in her job search to find her right next career move

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Resources mentioned:

  • My LinkedIn course, Rebuilding and Rebounding After a Layoff, is dropping! If you don't want to miss any updates, click on this link and discover all the surprises we have prepared for you! 

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Guest info:

Follow Hady's vibrant content on LinkedIn at Hady Mendez, Instagram @HadyOnTheWeb, or shoot her an email at HadyOnTheWeb@gmail.com

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

46. Negative emotions are running your career to the ground14 Jun 202300:18:54

Desperation. Urgency. Negative emotions. They all need to be processed and released before taking game-changing action. 

It's normal that these feelings come up, but how can you work to understand them rather than allowing them to take the wheel and run your career off course? It can be a slippery slope of quitting your toxic job and falling straight into another toxic environment. 

In today's episode, Dr. Jasmine shares ways you can use to begin to process these hard feelings from a place of empowerment and not desperation. 

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Why feeling urgency to leave your job can be dangerous
  • Understanding why you're feeling negative emotions
  • Processing negative feelings in an empowering way
  • How she works with clients on this, and some questions you can ask yourself 
  • Making the choices to make the best life possible for YOU

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com.

45. Finding your WHY and connecting to your PASSION07 Jun 202300:22:10

Girl, are you showing up in your career the way you want to? 

If you're shaking your head, 'no,' you need to connect to your why. 

When you're fully connected to your why: why you're starting your business, why you're on this career path, why you're serving the people you serve, you become unstoppable. 

In today's solo episode, Dr. Jasmine shares why identifying your why is a game-changer in letting go of creeping doubts throughout your career. With her own recent experience with self-doubt and tangible tips to get you started on finding your why, this bite-sized episode will help you connect to your PASSION. 🔥

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Dr. Jasmine's experience filming her upcoming LinkedIn course
  • Dr. Jasmine's own experience connecting to her "why"
  • Why connecting to your "why" is your POWER
  • 3 things to figure out what your "why" is

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

44. I'm burnt out and here is how I'm saving myself31 May 202300:27:39

Reminder: we're all human, and yes, even coaches have their struggles. 

Coaches even struggle with the exact things that they coach their clients on. No one will always get it right, but we can become more aware of our patterns to make these harmful patterns creep up less frequently. 

In today's episode, Dr. Jasmine shares why she's burnt out and how she's overcoming it. She'll share with you some tips for getting yourself out of burnout mode and how to assess before taking on more work.

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • What to expect in Dr. Jasmine's upcoming LinkedIn course
  • Exciting life updates
  • How she got to a place of burnout
  • 3 ways to get out of burnout and into stability
  • How to assess before accepting more work
  • How she's getting out of burnout mode

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

70. This Message Saved me From Quitting it All06 Mar 202400:15:37

If you're feeling the urge to quit, you're not alone. But remember: the desires in your heart were put there for a reason. In this impactful episode, Dr. Jasmine opens up about her struggles with wanting to quit her business and what inspired her not to throw in the towel. She offers practical and actionable tips for moving forward and getting where you deserve to be.

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Why Dr. Jasmine almost quit her business
  • Why you shouldn't ignore your deep desires
  • What to do when you feel like quitting
  • Seeking support in your community 

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Wanna stand out and make the money you deserve? Schedule your free consultation with Dr. Jasmine for The Empowered Hire to learn how to land the job you want at a company that'll value you. 

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

43. Going ALL IN and how that helped create my business24 May 202300:44:48

Ooooh, y'all, do we have a treat for you in this episode!

On today's special episode, the tables are turned on Dr. Jasmine for an interview she did with fellow badass career coach Cassie Spencer on her podcast Happenstance.

You'll hear all about Dr. Jasmine's crazy journey of quitting her job and starting this business.

But the key to her success? The support of her community.

Her community is what ultimately led her to create The Professional Quitters, her group coaching program and community, which is all about helping you create the career you want your way. And, of course…make bank!

So today, we're celebrating community and Cassie and the first anniversary of her podcast, Happenstance!

And, of course, you'll get the DL on how Dr. Jasmine created this amazing business and community for women of color professionals.

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • The best job Dr. Jasmine has ever had
  • How she dove into career coaching
  • Her backstory: from growing up in The Projects to getting a Ph.D. in Neuropharmacology to following her true desires
  • Advice for making the giant leaps you wanna take
  • Her surprises and challenges since starting her business
  • Moving to Miami
  • A true "happenstance" moment
  • Valuable career advice

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Guest info:

To hang out with Cassie, follow her on LinkedIn at Cassie Spencer and Instagram at @CareerCoachCassie and @HappenstanceThePodcast. If you'd like to work with Cassie, you can view her offerings at her websiteCareerCoachCassie.Squarespace.com

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

42. How self-love and inner child work can propel your career with guest Mio Santana17 May 202300:45:44

Y'all, today's episode is gonna inspire you to uplevel your spiritual journey. 

Today, Dr. Jasmine is joined by Latina Spirit Guide, Transformational Trainer, and Self-love Coach, Mio Santana. The epitome of positivity, Mio shares how inner child healing can transform your career and how it translates into various aspects of your life. This heartwarming and inspirational episode will encourage you to get to the root of your spirituality. 

Mio Santana is a Latina Spirit Guide, Transformational Trainer, and Self-love Coach committed to helping women remove unconscious blocks that keep them from living happy and fulfilled lives. 

She combines inner child healing, spiritual intuitive guidance, and mindset work to support women in creating the lives of their dreams.

Mio is a certified Transformational Trainer and Thetahealer and has been an active student and teacher of spiritual work since 2018. 

She is the Founder and CEO of Divine Journey, a transformational coaching program she started based on the methodology of the 12 Divine Journey Principles she created and used to transform her own life. She is also the designer and facilitator of Resilience: A Breakthrough Journey to Self-love, a successful 8-week virtual group coaching program for women, a self-mastery group coaching program called Divine Journey and a five-day transformative women's retreat called Rebirth.

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Mio's origin story
  • Her self-love journey
  • A powerful client success story
  • Why having a coach is essential when doing deep work
  • What inner child healing is 
  • How inner child work is ancestral healing 
  • How this work affects your career
  • Things to consider before starting inner child work
  • Why doing nothing is productive

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Guest info:

To connect with Mio, follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram @Mio_Santana. If you'd like to work with her, you can view her offerings on her websitemiosantana.com.

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event!

41. How to create a professional brand that POPS with guest expert Marie-France Samba10 May 202300:56:36

Y'all, your name holds serious power, and it's time to own it and showcase your greatness!

Today's special guest is personal branding and leadership strategist and visibility coach Marie-France Samba. She's THE person you want to hear from when thinking about your brand, so make sure you've got a pen and paper ready before tuning into this episode.

In today's episode, Marie-France drops so many gems about owning who you are and leveraging your uniqueness for an impactful career.

Personal branding and leadership strategist, savvy entrepreneur and speaker. Marie-France was born and bred in Paris, spanning a successful career of more than 18 years in the Press industry – working with the likes of Elle magazine - Music industry, Sony and Warner Music and marketing agencies; where she developed her communication, creative, and branding skills and gained self-awareness about her personal brand and influence.

She went on to create her first business in 2009, a language Academy in Paris, before developing a real passion for women empowerment and starting her coaching business in 2017. As a leader in personal branding and influence, Marie-France is mission-minded, effective and highly dedicated to unleashing her clients" uniqueness and passionately supports them to stand out and become leaders in their field by creating a compelling personal brand for more influence, impact and income.

Her proven signature program, The Personal Brand Mastery Method™, has helped women worldwide to grow their influence and businesses.

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • The story of her name and why your name is your power
  • How she helps her clients to own their story
  • How she defines your professional and personal brand
  • Owning your brand and story
  • How to know when it's time to evolve your brand
  • Tips for using your brand to increase your visibility and grow your career as a woman of color
  • Why vulnerability is the new strong
  • Marie-France's advice to her younger self

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Guest info:

To start a conversation with Marie-France, follow her on LinkedIn @Marie-France Samba. If you'd like to work with Marie-France, you can view her offerings on her website, mariefrance-samba.com.

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit?

40. Building confidence as a BIPOC or first-generation career woman with Katherine Najera03 May 202300:43:52

Do you feel like you lack the confidence to claim the career you know you deserve?

Girl, let's turn those tables!

On today's special episode, Dr. Jasmine is joined by coach Katherine Najera. She was a special guest in The Professional Quitters and got rave reviews, so we knew we had to have her on the podcast so she could share her wisdom with y'all! 

Katherine double majored in Finance/Marketing in college and graduated early. This led her to join the strategy consulting world, where she worked with the largest companies like NBCU, Meredith, Memorial Sloan Kettering, MetLife, WellsFargo, and Credit Suisse, to name a few. She was skip-promoted to Manager at EY and eventually made her way to Slalom Consulting and DoorDash to work on culture intelligence. She has also mentored high school students, college students, and young professionals to reach their goals. Katherine has also led meditation and mindfulness classes. 

Now she is a mother to her daughter Rosalia and her dog Chase, married to her soulmate, has her own consulting firm, coaches BIPOC / first-gen women to build their confidence and self-trust, created a course for First Gen who want to start their own business and is in the process of building an Olive Oil company.

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • How motherhood shifts your identity
  • Katherine's work
  • Being in survival mode and the luxury of alignment
  • How Katherine defines confidence and the strategies she uses to get there
  • How to build on your confidence
  • Why it's so hard to bring our confident selves into the workplace 
  • How imposter syndrome and confidence are interconnected 
  • Different ways to boost your career confidence
  • Details for a VERY special discount on coaching with Katherine!

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Guest info:

To soak up Kat's insights, follow her as katherinenajera on LinkedIn and @empowerwithkat on Instagram (and don't forget to send her a DM!). If you'd like to work with Kat, you can view her offerings on her website here.

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

39. Is desperation killing your job search?26 Apr 202300:30:35

Is your job search being fueled by urgency?

Girl, we need you to pump the breaks for a minute.

Being driven by urgency and desperation is so damn common when you need or want out and to move on to the next thing. HOWEVER, you put yourself at a HUGE risk of ignoring the red flags by not fully acknowledging your worth and simply accepting the first job offer that comes your way.

On today's solo episode, Dr. Jasmine spills the common reasons she sees her clients getting into a scarcity mindset and offers some empowering mindset shifts to put you back in the driver's seat of your career.

You deserve to get out of your toxic workplace and into one where you'll be able to grow and shine. So girl, let's go!

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Exciting updates on the Professional Quitters
  • Top reasons why desperation might be creeping up for you
  • The dangers of getting stuck in a scarcity mindset
  • Mindset shifts and techniques to manage any feelings of desperation

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

38. The importance of holistic wellness for women in the workplace with guest expert Naihomy Jerez19 Apr 202300:52:56

We've just hit a new, exciting milestone at Her Next Career Move: 10k downloads!! 🥳

And what better way to celebrate than with food & health coach Naihomy Jerez, as she dishes out some serious gems for us on how to prioritize your health in the workplace?

On today's episode, Naihomy and Dr. Jasmine discuss everything from burnout to the importance of taking your PTO to ditching the superwoman complex. Get ready for another jam-packed interview!

Naihomy Jerez is a Dominicana from The Bronx, NY, and a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach with a focus on hormone health.

Naihomy is passionate about helping women of color take control of their nutrition, improve their health, and lose weight WITHOUT dieting while living their best life. Naihomy began her own wellness journey in 2016 after having her second son, and launched her coaching business in 2018 after losing 50 pounds without restrictions and keeping it off since then.

Before Naihomy became a full-time entrepreneur in 2020, she worked in digital advertising for 12 years. Naihomy is also a published home cook whose main expertise is flipping recipes, she also specializes in food education, holistic wellness, hormonal health, and having a fun time.

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Meet Naihomy and what inspired her to start her business
  • Both personal and client wins
  • The "superwoman complex"
  • How burnout affects your health
  • Tips to protect your health in toxic workplaces
  • Questions to ask in interviews to ensure they put wellness first
  • Digging for wellness resources at your workplace and being an initiator
  • Not sacrificing your health for your job

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Guest info:

To hang out with Naihomy, follow her on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. If you'd like to work with Naihomy, you can view her offerings on her website here.

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

37. How to use video to share your story and get noticed with guest expert Rhona Barnett-Pierce05 Apr 202300:37:18

What is your career story? And how can you leverage it to get in the room and shine?

So many of our clients have powerful stories to share but don't know where to begin in sharing them. So for today's episode, we cover just that with the help of our guest expert Rhona Barnett-Pierce. Get ready to take tons of notes!

Rhona Pierce is a professional Speaker, Trainer, and Personal Branding Strategist for overlooked professionals who want to get noticed, land a job, and increase their earning potential. She’s a personal branding, salary negotiation, and job search strategy expert known for teaching others how to leverage the power of video to share their authentic story, create a unique personal brand, communicate with confidence, and increase their earning potential.

She was recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in 2022 for Job Search & Careers and Top Career & Job Search Expert to follow in 2021 & 2022. She’s been featured in JobScan, LinkedIn News, and multiple podcasts. With over 15 years of experience, Rhona has a diverse background in recruiting, coaching, training, and consulting.

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Rhona's business story
  • What your career story is, and why it's so powerful for your job search
  • Using stories to marry your previous experiences to your new career goals
  • Where could you use your career story
  • How Rhona's clients use video to shine
  • How do you get people to watch your videos
  • Ideal video length
  • Confidence-boosting tips for getting in front of the camera (FORMULA INCLUDED)

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Guest info:

To level up your feed, follow & connect with Rhona on LinkedIn and mention this podcast episode! You can also follow her on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube. If you'd like to work with Rhona, you can view her offerings on her website here.

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

36. How to secure your next job or promotion through networking with guest expert Andrea Yacub Macek29 Mar 202300:47:30

🚨Your undivided attention is required. 🚨

If you catch yourself thinking: "I can't network because I don't know anyone," or "networking takes up too much time," then this episode is for you!

On today's valuable episode, we're joined by networking extraordinaire Andrea Yacub Macek, who shares countless tips on networking and changing career paths.

Networking isn't only about getting your next opportunity—it's also about growing your community. So let's grow together!

Andrea Yacub Macek is an experienced career change and career development coach. She helps mid to experienced career professional women with 10 to 30 years of practice navigate and remove barriers in their careers so that they can show up as themselves and move forward and upward. Andrea spent 10+ years developing expertise in career development, human resources, and change management. She brings her vast experience in helping women find their best career path.

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • How Andrea helps her clients
  • Being the first entrepreneur in your family and becoming an example for yourself
  • How Andrea got all of her jobs from networking
  • The 3 main mindset roadblocks surrounding networking and how to unblock yourself
  • Andrea's top 3 networking tips
  • Yes, networking takes time (but it's VALUABLE!)
  • Tips for women of color to ensure they don't land in another toxic work environment
  • Tips for changing careers
  • Your values can change as you change
  • Utilizing transferrable skills in networking when changing careers first
  • Her advice to her younger self

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Guest info:

To add the hottest networking tips to your feed, follow Andrea on LinkedIn and practice your networking skills by contacting her! If you'd like to work with Andrea, you can view her offerings on her website here.

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

35. Do this before you start any new job!22 Mar 202300:21:55

You just landed a new and incredible job (yay!)

But now what?

On today's episode, Dr. Jasmine takes us through what she does with all of her clients before they begin a new job so they can conquer it all right from the start. From boundaries to thinking about the type of relationship you want to have with your colleagues, this episode is packed with thoughtful prompts to help you walk into your first day of work with confidence.

Let's make this new job the best opportunity you've ever had!

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • What Dr. Jasmine loves about the Professional Quitters Program
  • Your laundry list of wants in a job isn't too long if you believe in it (and how one of her clients did just that)!
  • The 4 things Dr. Jasmine does with all of her clients before they begin their new job:
  • 1. Getting clear on how you want to show up at your new job
  • 2. The boundaries you have to set with yourself and your team
  • 3. Leaving behind baggage before day one of your new job
  • 4. Considering the relationship you want to have with your colleagues

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

34. The power of visualization in your career and job search15 Mar 202300:20:39

What the hell do manifestation and visualization have to do with your career?

EVERYTHING!

If there's a part of you that is telling you that you deserve more, Dr. Jasmine is here to tell you that you're right and to allow yourself to dream.

In today's inspiring episode, Dr. Jasmine shares how allowing herself to let go of the "how" and connect to her dream led her to Miami. This is one hell of a powerful episode if you're looking for some validation and motivation.

Keep dreaming, ya'll!

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • A beautiful exercise to finally leave behind your current job
  • How visualization led Dr. Jasmine to Miami and one of the wildest things that EVER happened to her
  • Allowing yourself to DREAM

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

69. The Best Ways to Avoid Bad Managers in Your Career And Job Search21 Feb 202400:32:04

Ever feel like you're stuck under the thumb of a manager that just doesn't get it?

Today, we're diving deep into what makes a bad manager and how you can steer clear of them in your career. Dr. Jasmine drops some wisdom on how to spot those red flags early and the tell-tale signs your boss might be hindering rather than helping your growth.

In this episode, you'll gain valuable strategies for your job search and learn how to ask the right questions that reveal whether a manager is right for you and your career path.

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • How pivotal good leaders are for our growth
  • Qualities that make a bad leader
  • Getting clear on what kind of leader you want to lead you
  • Become the interviewer during your job search
  • The 3 things you need to know to avoid a lousy manager

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

33. Quitting your job and career to follow your true purpose with my dope client Cecilia Hernandez08 Mar 202300:41:28

Y'all, you're in for a real treat today!

In today's inspiring episode, you'll hear from Cecilia, one of Dr. Jasmine's first-ever clients, on her journey from money trauma to financial freedom, all while working up to her true purpose of becoming an entrepreneur.

Cecilia Hernandez is the Founder of ac³tualize, a space where money and wellness collide. She also has 8 years of finance and accounting experience in the advertising, education, and fintech space. Cecilia has a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from New York University. As a financial expert, Cecilia helps BIPOC, women, and the LGBTQ+ communities actualize their money goals by creating a financial mindset that puts mental and physical wellness first. In addition, she is a first-gen college graduate and the first person in her family to build a path toward financial freedom.

Currently, she's working on her certificate to become a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) to support others in creating and keeping generational wealth. She plans to change the community through one money mindset shift and one financial plan at a time.

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Money trauma
  • What inspired Cecilia to start her business, ac³tualize
  • Strategies to begin healing from money trauma
  • Cecilia's journey from starting coaching to becoming an entrepreneur
  • The feeling of hitting six figures while setting boundaries
  • Getting out of survival mode and living life honestly
  • The fears Cecilia faced and the fears she still faces
  • Advice to those who have a burning desire to quit
  • What's next for ac³tualize

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Guest info:

To keep updated on Cecilia's trailblazing, follow her on Instagram @ac3tualize, on LinkedIn as Cecilia Hernandez, visit her website www.ac3tualize.com, and schedule a consult: https://calendly.com/cecilia-ac3tualize/meeting-ac3tualize?month=2023-02.

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

32. Setting boundaries and putting yourself first with guest expert LaToia Burkley01 Mar 202300:49:17

When was the last time you put yourself first?

In our capitalistic society, this is no easy feat. With deep and harmful conditioning engrained from a young age, putting yourself first isn't a battle you can tackle overnight.

While this podcast won't cure your burnout, it is loaded is valuable gems from our guest expert and masterful coach specializing in burnout, LaToia Burkley.

LaToia Burkley is the Founder and Owner of Your Big Debut, LLC, a coaching and consulting firm specializing in activating, educating, and elevating the voices of women professionals so they can serve at their highest sense of self while gaining clarity along their career journey. LaToia is a certified professional diversity coach, executive coach and career strategist who also has her Associate Certified Coach credential (ACC) from the International Coaching Federation.

LaToia works with executive leaders and organizations on leadership development strategies and their approach to equitable workplaces.

Remember: this work isn't easy, so please give yourself grace. ❤️‍🔥

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Meet LaToia and why burnout is so close to her heart
  • Major signs of burnout
  • Dr. Jasmine's vulnerable realizations
  • The "prove yourself" mentality and conditioning
  • How you can protect yourself from burnout
  • Tips and strategies so you can put yourself first

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Guest info:

Feeling inspired? You can follow LaToia on Instagram and LinkedIn @YourBigDebut and visit her website www.yourbigdebutnow.com

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

31. How to STOP setting lower salary expectations than white men22 Feb 202300:28:49

"I know I should be making more money, but I cave whenever I try to negotiate."

Does this sound familiar?

A recently published Forbes article discusses how women of color set lower salary expectations than white men. While this isn't surprising, this trend doesn't have to continue. We can break the cycle.

How?

By shifting mindsets around money.

In today's empowering episode, Dr. Jasmine sets you up to start taking action to make the actual salary you want and deserve.

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Why you are setting lower salary expectations
  • The consequences of starting a job making less than you know you deserve
  • The importance of an equal energy exchange
  • Dr. Jasmine's own salary negotiation and money mindset journey
  • How to get crystal clear on what's holding you back
  • Why we HAVE to start talking about money

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

30. Making a career change doesn't mean stepping back with guest expert Adelle Thompson15 Feb 202300:36:43

Have you ever been told that if you want to switch careers, you must take a step back and accept less money?

Aw, hell no!

In today's episode, Dr. Jasmine and Career & Confidence Coach Adelle Thompson de-funk this major misconception. If your career isn't exciting you, you have every right to look elsewhere while still acknowledging your worth. But first, you need a strategy—so let's dive in!

Adelle is a Career & Confidence Coach, and the host of the Five For Two Careers podcast. She specializes in helping women build the self-confidence necessary to crush career changes and increase their income.

She’s determined to support women to realize they can leave unfulfilling work that has them trading 5 days of misery for 2 days of fun. As a first gen UK born woman and mother, armed with her own unique perspective, over 13 years HR/Recruitment experience & her personal journey to career happiness and financial evolution, her passion lies in showing women how to finally feel confident enough to make the moves they've always wanted, so they can build careers they love & earn finances that give them freedom and ownership over the direction of their lives.

Through deep mindset shifts, personal experience, and expert career advice, she helps the women she works with put themselves first, allow their unique qualities to shine & not settle for less.

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Adelle's origin story
  • Signs that you need to consider a career change
  • Working through family guilt and prioritizing your happiness
  • Tips for making a career change
  • Why networking is a pivotal strategy
  • The beauty of transferrable skills
  • Why you do NOT need to accept a pay cut when switching industries/roles
  • Why confidence and strategy are everything
  • Happiness doesn't have an expiry date

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Resources mentioned:

Snag your FREE copy of my favorite 24 affirmations to help you build career confidence

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Guest info:

To brighten your feed with more career and confidence tips, you can follow Adelle on Instagram @CoachAdelleT, follow her on LinkedIn as Adelle Thompson, and visit her website www.atenrich.com.

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

29. Overcoming impostor syndrome and stepping into leadership with guest expert Alejandra Hernandez08 Feb 202300:53:39

On today's episode, we're jumping right into one of Dr. Jasmine's fave topics: impostor syndrome.

Impostor syndrome is a layered and complex issue that women of color frequently face in their workplaces. It stops them from showcasing their special sauce while preventing them from leveling up in their career.

Join us as we learn from guest Alejandra Hernandez, a first-gen Latina on a mission to empower Latina professionals to build confidence, overcome impostor syndrome and thrive in leadership roles.

She pivoted into career coaching in 2019 and since then has helped women increase their salary by 35%, break into their first Director level role, quit toxic jobs, advocate for themselves, and feel confident as leaders at work. She's hosted workshops for PowerToFly, WeAllGrow Latina, and more.

Her vision is for a world where women are heard, empowered, uplifted, and safe to contribute their magic to the world. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor's in Sociology and lives in Miami with her fiancé and dog.

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Alejandra's origin story
  • How spirituality and career expansion can work in tandem
  • Your healing journey will affect all aspects of your life
  • Alejandra's definition of impostor syndrome
  • The main signs of impostor syndrome
  • The importance of acknowledging BOTH your internal and external environments
  • How toxic work environments cause trauma
  • How impostor syndrome prevents us from taking a seat at the table
  • How Alejandra helps her clients
  • One of her clients' inspiring transformation journey
  • What is possible when you put in the world
  • Building relationships with different people in different departments

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Resources mentioned:


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Guest info:

To keep updated on all things Alejandra and empowHER change, follow her on Instagram @empowherchange, on LinkedIn and visit her website: www.empowHERchange.com

Join Alejandra's Latinas in Leadership Group Coaching

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

28. Creating Beyoncé level confidence to take action in your career01 Feb 202300:20:17

You know those people who seem to embody confidence effortlessly? They take up space and claim their worth, and you can't help but wonder: "why does it come so easy to them?"

Well, the great news is that confidence isn't something you either have or don't have—it's something you can build. It takes practice, but the further you go, the gap between who you are and who you want to be will gradually get smaller.

In today's juicy episode, Dr. Jasmine shares inspirational anecdotes plus a tangible strategy to level up your confidence so you can be the powerhouse you were born to be.

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • A confidence-bursting transformation story of one of Dr. Jasmine's clients
  • How do we even define confidence?
  • A confidence-building strategy that you can implement
  • Dr. Jasmine's personal story about building confidence through the brokenness of a toxic workplace
  • Building your foundation so you can embody confidence
  • How to keep moving on your journey with reassurance

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Resources mentioned:

Snag your FREE copy of my favorite 24 affirmations to help you build career confidence

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

27. The real reason you aren't landing interviews and offers25 Jan 202300:18:13

Do you feel hopeless trying to stand out in an applicant pool when there are hundreds or even thousands of other applicants? Let's change that.

While we'll cover strategic tips for cleaning up your resume, we'll also dive into the REAL reason you aren't landing interviews and how you can flip the script. You can find a fantastic workplace, BUT you need to stop rejecting yourself before you start.

It's time to move past fear and build the career you know (and we know) you deserve.

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Why your resume isn't the main thing holding you back
  • Tips for creating an on-point resume
  • A powerful exercise to take yourself through for finding new jobs
  • How networking is mutually beneficial
  • How to take back your power in the job search

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Resources mentioned:

Snag your FREE copy of my favorite 24 affirmations to help you build career confidence

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

26. Reflecting on creating the career (and life) you desire18 Jan 202300:15:39

What kind of life do you want to lead in 2023?

Today's short but sweet episode is all about reflecting and checking in on what your desires are and how to surrender to embodying them. Dr. Jasmine opens up about her own progress and how she's embracing her true desires rather than those around her.

You can have the life you want. Give yourself the gift to reflect on what your dreams are and how you can design a career that will support these goals.

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Dr. Jasmine's start to the new year
  • Reflecting on the life you want to live
  • Staying true to your desires (even when they don't look like the next person's)
  • The beauty and power of choice to living the life you want

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Resources mentioned:

Snag your FREE copy of my favorite 24 affirmations to help you build career confidence

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

25. Showing up and showing out on LinkedIn (Part 2) - with guest expert Portia Obeng11 Jan 202300:33:19

Y'all, today, we have a special episode for you! Please join us in welcoming our first guest and LinkedIn superstar Portia Obeng!

With Portia's flair for creating playful content online, this educational episode is packed with tips for boosting your self-confidence and embarking on your networking and content-creating journey on LinkedIn.

This journey on LinkedIn can be intimidating. Remember that it's a process, and striving for progress over perfection is vital. You can do this! 💥

Portia Obeng is a social media strategist with over 10 years of experience in social media strategy and content management. She started before Snaps were chatted, Instagram had stories, and Tiks were toked; her current specialties are Instagram and LinkedIn.

She works to help women level up on LinkedIn so they can stop selling themselves short and start attracting the money-making opportunities they deserve.

She also helps organizations turn their employers into LinkedIn superstars who advocate for the company, amplify brand messaging, and attract the best talent. 

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Meeting Portia and her origin story
  • The ways that Portia shows up on Linkedin
  • The 3 most essential elements of LinkedIn
  • Tips for building the confidence to own your stuff online
  • How to use LinkedIn to let the opportunities FLOW!
  • Tips for networking with confidence
  • Portia's advice to her younger self surrounding her career
  • The beauty of choice

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Resources mentioned:

Get your FREE guide to creating a stand-out LinkedIn profile in just one day!

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Guest info:

Follow Portia's vibrant content on LinkedIn at portiaobeng and visit her website here: www.portiaobeng.com

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

24. Showing up and showing out on LinkedIn (Part 1)04 Jan 202300:25:16

The results are in from our previous poll on what you wanted to hear about the most: LinkedIn!

In this series, learn from our fave LinkedIn Top Voice 2022, Dr. Jasmine, as she spills her top tips, tricks, and tactics for curating a killer LinkedIn profile.

Showing up on LinkedIn can be intimidating, especially if you've been traumatized by toxic workplaces that have demonized you for bringing a glimpse of your sparkling personality to the table. In today's episode, Dr. Jasmine shares her LinkedIn journey from trepidation to showing up to the incredible opportunities that came from being her authentic self.

Are you ready for the blessings of 2023? Let's get started!

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Reflecting on the transformations of 2022
  • Dr. Jasmine's LinkedIn journey
  • Getting vulnerable online
  • The successes that came from showing up on LinkedIn
  • How to get started
  • Dr. Jasmine's going viral story

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Resources mentioned:

Get your FREE guide to creating a stand-out LinkedIn profile in just one day!

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

68. Your Workplace is Causing Your Burnout14 Feb 202400:42:30

Is your toxic workplace affecting your life on and off the clock? Tune in to learn how to calm your nervous system, prioritize yourself, set boundaries, and foster an unstoppable mindset to flourish even before leaving taxing job situations. With wisdom gained from both her own experiences and her clients' transformations, Dr. Jasmine offers enlightening strategies if you're finding yourself in a similar bind. 

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Dr. Jasmine's new studio apartment and living authentically 
  • An Empowered Hire client's transformation story
  • Why toxic work environments are triggering
  • Tapping into "Why am I staying in this environment?"
  • Practicing mindfulness when feeling triggered
  • How to set boundaries at work
  • Learning how to prioritize yourself
  • The basics of an exit strategy
  • The transformative experiences that ultimately lead to growth

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Resources mentioned:


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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

23. Career and life lessons I learned from my parents21 Dec 202200:20:46

This episode is dedicated to Dr. Jasmine's parents—Irma and José.

In honor of hitting this amazing milestone of 5k downloads of this podcast, Dr. Jasmine reflects and expresses gratitude toward the two people that have brought her here today: her mom and dad.

In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Jasmine opens up about her relationship with her parents—facing the good and the bad with empathy and love.

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Thank you for 5k downloads! 🥳
  • Healing from childhood traumas
  • Life lessons from Dr. Jasmine's mom and dad
  • Giving gratitude to your parents and releasing what you need to let go of

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

22. Make these three commitments in 2023 and watch your career take off14 Dec 202200:21:55

In 2023, we're showing up and out authentically in our careers!

Y'all, there's truly no better time than the end of the year to plan out how you're gonna reach the next level in your career and gain that visibility you know you deserve. As women of color, it's our time to allow opportunities we're hyped about to come our way.

In today's episode, Dr. Jasmine challenges you to commit to yourself and your career next year. She poses three commitments to make with yourself to make your career skyrocket. And you KNOW she's also got a dope exercise for you to reflect on to make your dreams a reality.

So c'mon, tune in, and let's make 2023 your b*tch! 💥

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Recap of last week's episode
  • Dr. Jasmine takes on her first Art Basel weekend!
  • The three commitments to make with yourself in 2023
  • An exercise to define yourself as the confident career woman that you wanna be

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Resources mentioned:

Episode 21: How to set your 2023 goals and celebrate your 2022 wins

Episode 01: Why I stayed in toxic workplaces

Episode 02: Finding the right workplace for you starts with knowing YOU

Episode 03: How to heal from toxic workplaces

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

21. How to set your 2023 goals and celebrate your 2022 wins07 Dec 202200:26:20

Can you believe that we're at the end of the year already?

2022 has truly flown by, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't take time to reflect on your wins. And as women of color, this is even more crucial! We're often so wrapped up in caring about and celebrating the people around us that we forget to make space to celebrate ourselves.

In today's episode, Dr. Jasmine gives you the space and time to reflect and set the tone for the new year. Get out your pen and paper and get ready to prioritize YOU!

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Dr. Jasmine's rituals for December
  • What Dr. Jasmine's desires were for 2022 in claiming the life she wanted
  • 4 statements to help you connect to joy and reflect on this year
  • How to set your vision for 2023

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

20. You should be cheating in your career30 Nov 202200:19:45

Yes, you read that right! There are times when cheating in your career is a damn good idea.

At the end of the day, your career is about YOU! You get to create it and make it your own. So if something's not working for you—if your job isn't honoring your value and meeting your needs, then you might consider cheating a little bit.

In today's episode, Dr. Jasmine goes into her top three reasons to cheat in your career and why she actually WANTS you to cheat to help you reach that next step.

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • An exciting life update!
  • Dr. Jasmine's anecdote on cheating which includes the show Maury
  • The top 3 reasons you should cheat in your career
  • Dr. Jasmine's #1 piece of advice to professionals

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Let's connect!

Instagram: @JasmineEscaleraCoaching & @HerNextCareerMove_

LinkedIn: Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Are you ready to support women of color to flourish in the workplace and gain respect and credit? Book Dr. Jasmine for your next event! www.jasmineescalera.com

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