In this inspiring episode of Women and Work, Delaine Blazek shares how she went from therapist to sales powerhouse—and why she walked away from a toxic tech culture even after hitting #1 on the sales board.

She talks candidly about sexism in the workplace, scaling a business by mentoring women in sales, and launching her own company, Solis Coaching & Consulting.

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Michelle Fadeley, a marketing executive, community advocate, and longtime feminist leader, shares her path from navigating male-dominated industries to helping ratify the Equal Rights Amendment in Illinois—in our Women and Work podcast.

After more than a decade balancing a full-time career with volunteer leadership in the National Organization for Women, Michelle opens up about what it means to lead with purpose, face systemic barriers, and push through imposter syndrome—all while redefining what ambition looks like.

She talks about building coalitions for gender equality, stepping into high-stakes public service by running for state representative, and how personal choices like marriage and deciding not to have children shaped her ability to lead boldly and unapologetically.

From marketing analytics to advocacy, Michelle’s story is a masterclass in creating impact beyond the 9-to-5—especially when you choose to live a life “bigger than yourself.”

What would you fight for, even if no one was paying you to do it?

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Lynette Correa Vélez, a career coach, tech entrepreneur, and mom of one, shares her journey from getting laid off during the Great Recession to launching a social impact startup—and ultimately building a platform aimed at closing the global women’s wage gap—in our Women and Work podcast.

After navigating early career setbacks, becoming a first-time mom in grad school, and juggling life as part of a dual-career household, Lynette opens up about the hard choices working parents face and the power of flexibility, community, and purpose.

She shares what it was like to graduate ten months pregnant, find support in an unexpected childcare provider, and face the “motherhood penalty” head-on. When her mother passed away in 2022, Lynette turned her grief into action—founding a career coaching platform in her mom’s honor.

From running a business in her 20s to creating tech-driven solutions for working women, Lynette offers a raw and inspiring look at what it means to rewrite your story—on your own terms.

What would you change if your work no longer fit your life?

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