"Present Over Perfect" - Christine Schoendorff - Promo

"Strength in the Silent Struggles - Christine Schoendorff

This conversation stopped me in my tracks — and I know it will do the same for you. 💛In this episode of Birth to Boardroom, we had the absolute honor of sitting down with Christine Schoendorff — a devoted educator, a deeply loving mother, and one of the strongest women I have ever had the privilege of interviewing.Christine's story is not one of a perfect life. It's one of a woman who faced an abusive childhood, multiple miscarriages, silent grief, and the relentless pressure of trying to be everything to everyone — and chose, again and again, to rise.Here's what this conversation taught me:💛 Your pain can become your greatest purpose.💛 Presence is always more powerful than perfection.💛 The fact that you're trying means you are already enough.💛 Speaking your truth doesn't just heal you — it heals others.Christine's middle name is Joy — and after this conversation, you'll understand exactly why. Her faith, her resilience, and her radical transparency are a reminder that the strongest women are often the quietest fighters.Whether you're a mom, a teacher, a woman navigating loss, or someone who simply needs to hear that they are not alone — this episode is for you.🎙️ Watch now, share it with a woman who needs it, and remember: your story is not over. The best is still ahead.🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode that could change your life.#BirthToBoardroom #WomenEmpowerment #FromBrokenToBeloved #PresentOverPerfect #MiscarriageAwareness #HealingJourney #YouAreEnough #Faith #Resilience #WorkingMoms #WomenWhoLead #SilentStruggles #PodcastForWomen #MentalHealth #Authenticity #WomenSupportingWomen #Overcomer #NewEpisode #PodcastAlert #ChristineSchoendorff

"Present Over Perfect" - Christine Schoendorff - Promo

Perfection is overrated — presence is everything.In this honest and heartfelt teaser, Christine gets real about the pressure so many of us feel to have it all together. The guilt of not doing enough, being enough, or showing up perfectly — it's exhausting. But what if the best thing you could offer wasn't perfection, but simply you, fully present?Christine's words are a powerful reminder that doing your best — even on the hard days — is more than enough. You don't have to be perfect. You just have to keep showing up.Watch the full episode dropping on Tuesday, July 21st and give yourself permission to let go of perfect and embrace present.🔔 Subscribe for more real, raw conversations that remind you of your worth.

"The Words That Cut Deepest" - Christine Schoendorff - Promo

You are not alone — and your story deserves to be heard.In this powerful teaser, Christine opens up about one of the most silent struggles so many women carry: miscarriage, and the weight of balancing grief with the demands of everyday life. For too long, these experiences have been suffered in silence — but Christine's voice is changing that.When she chose to speak up, something incredible happened: women came forward from everywhere, finally feeling seen and understood for the first time.If you've ever felt like you had to hide your pain to keep going — this conversation is for you. 💛Your voice is powerful. Your story matters. And you are so much stronger than you know.Watch the full episode dropping on Tuesday, July 21st and join a community of women choosing courage over silence.🔔 Subscribe and never miss a conversation that could remind you: you are not alone.

From Broken to Beloved - Christine Schoendorff - Promo

What if your greatest pain became your greatest purpose?In this moving teaser, Christine shares a raw and beautiful love letter to her younger self — a reminder that your past does not define you, your scars do not diminish you, and your struggles are quietly shaping you into someone extraordinary.If you've ever felt broken, overlooked, or like you're carrying more than you can bear — this one's for you. Your story isn't over. In fact, the best chapters may still be ahead.Watch the full episode dropping on Tuesday, July 21st and discover how Christine went From Broken to Beloved.🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode that could change your life.

Redefining Leadership on Your Own Terms - Alison Goldie

What happens when you stop following the script and start writing your own?In this episode of Birth 2 Boardroom, host Deb Kowalski and co-host Natalie sit down with the remarkable Alison Goldie — a leader, connector, and self-described career rule-breaker who swapped the classroom for the boardroom and never looked back.Alison's journey from secondary school teacher to senior IT sales leader is anything but conventional. She was often the only woman in the room, navigating a male-dominated industry with authenticity, humor, and an unshakable belief in herself. And it paid off — in more ways than one.In this episode, we cover:Why Alison left teaching and said yes to an industry she knew nothing aboutThe sideways move that saved a failing multimillion-pound contract — and lasted four yearsHow she walked into a high-stakes pitch and won with four words: "We are pure dead brilliant"Why the corporate ladder is a male construct — and what to do insteadOvercoming the fear of judgment and learning to let go of what you can't controlHer love note to her former self (and why she's always been proud of her)The D:Ream song that carried her through one of the hardest moments of her lifeAlison's motto for life and leadership:"There are two things in life — things you can control, and things you can't. You'd be mad not to control the things you can and completely ignore the things you can't."Whether you're navigating a career pivot, fighting for your seat at the table, or just trying to lead with more heart — this episode is for you.🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations with women who lead boldly, creatively, and on their own terms.🌐 Visit us at www.birth2boardroom.com💬 Join the conversation and share this episode with a woman who needs to hear it.Chapters:00:00 – Welcome to Birth 2 Boardroom02:00 – Introducing Alison Goldie04:00 – From teaching to tech: Alison's unconventional start10:00 – Leading as the only woman in the room18:00 – The sideways move that changed everything28:00 – Love note to her former self32:00 – Humor, creativity, and "Pure Dead Brilliant"40:00 – Overcoming fear of judgment44:00 – Resilience in the face of uncertainty48:00 – Control what you can50:00 – Song of the journey: Things Can Only Get Better#Birth2Boardroom #WomenInLeadership #AlisonGoldie #LeadershipPodcast #WomenInTech #Podcast #AuthenticLeadership #CareerAdvice #WomenEmpowerment #ControlWhatYouCan #PureDeadBrilliant #Consulting #RedefiningSuccess