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Have you ever looked around at the career you've spent years building and quietly wondered...

"Is this still what I want?"

You're not alone.

For many women, career changes aren't driven by failure. They're driven by growth. As our priorities, passions, and definitions of success evolve, it's natural to question whether our careers still align with the life we're trying to build.

The good news?

Changing careers doesn't mean starting over.

In this episode, Katy and Rebecca share their own career pivot stories and discuss how to navigate change strategically without walking away from the experience, relationships, and skills you've spent years building.

Together, they discuss:

• How to know whether you need a new job, a new company, or an entirely new career
• Why fulfillment matters just as much as compensation
• How to identify your transferable skills and leverage them in a new direction
• The importance of informational interviews, networking, and continuous learning
• Why career exploration should be intentional, not impulsive
• Letting go of who you thought you were "supposed" to become
• A practical 90-day Career Growth Plan to help you explore your next chapter with confidence

Whether you're feeling stuck, curious about what's next, or simply wondering if your career still reflects who you've become, this episode will remind you that your experience isn't something to leave behind.

It's the foundation you'll build on next.

Because changing careers doesn't mean starting over.

It means carrying everything you've learned into a future that fits you even better.

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If you've ever ended your workday wondering where the last nine hours went, this episode is for you.

You answered emails. Jumped into meetings. Helped coworkers. Solved problems. Responded to "quick questions." Yet somehow, the work you were actually hired to do is still sitting on your to-do list.

In this episode, Katy and Rebecca explore one of the most important leadership skills ambitious women can develop: setting boundaries at work.

Not as a way to keep people out, but as a strategy for protecting your priorities, your performance, and your career.

Together, they discuss:

• Why being busy isn't the same as being productive
• How constant interruptions impact focus and performance
• Why becoming the "default person" can quietly lead to burnout
• Practical ways to establish healthy workplace boundaries without damaging relationships
• How to navigate last-minute requests and unrealistic urgency
• Why clear communication builds trust, leadership, and psychological safety
• Simple scripts you can use to protect your time while remaining collaborative

Whether you're leading a team, managing projects, or simply trying to regain control of your workday, this episode will help you rethink what boundaries really mean and why they may be one of the most valuable career skills you can develop.

Because boundaries aren't about saying no.

They're about making room for the work, relationships, and life that matter most.

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Disability Pride Month is about more than awareness. It's about celebrating identity, recognizing ability, and creating workplaces where every person has the opportunity to thrive.

In this special Disability Pride Month episode of No Filter | No Apologies™, Katy Shapiro and Rebecca Sacks welcome nationally recognized disability advocate, nonprofit executive, and board-certified counselor Gena Richardson for an honest and inspiring conversation about disability inclusion, workplace culture, self-advocacy, and leadership.

Content Note: This episode includes discussion of suicide loss, mental health, and disability as part of a broader conversation about advocacy, inclusion, and Disability Pride Month. We encourage listeners to take care of themselves and listen at their own pace if these topics are sensitive.

Drawing on more than two decades of experience advancing disability rights, mental health, and community development, Gena shares practical insights on creating more inclusive workplaces, navigating accommodations, understanding visible and invisible disabilities, and why person-centered leadership benefits everyone.

Together, they discuss:

• What Disability Pride Month really represents
• Visible versus invisible disabilities in the workplace
• When and how to request workplace accommodations
• Why self-advocacy is a leadership skill
• Common misconceptions about disability and mental health
• Resources available for individuals, families, and employers
• How organizations can build cultures of trust, dignity, and belonging

Whether you're a leader, HR professional, colleague, caregiver, or someone navigating a disability yourself, this conversation will leave you with a deeper understanding of inclusion and practical ways to create environments where people don't just feel accommodated, they feel valued.

Because true inclusion isn't about lowering expectations.

It's about removing barriers so every person has the opportunity to contribute their strengths.

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