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Episode 20 - From Surviving to Living: Healing, Resilience, and Taking Your Power Back with Blanca Jones

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2570778/fan_mail/new] Note: This episode touches on experiences of trauma, abuse, and sexual violence. Please listen at your own pace and take care of yourself. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode is a real and honest conversation about what it takes to move forward when your starting point was shaped by trauma. We’re joined by Blanca Jones, motivational speaker and energy healing practitioner, who shares her lived experience navigating adversity, abuse, and the long journey toward healing. Her story is not just about what she’s been through, but about what’s possible on the other side. Together, we explore: *  The difference between surviving and truly living  *  What it means to take your power back  *  The role of self-worth, forgiveness, and personal responsibility in healing  *  Why healing is not linear and often requires multiple paths and tools  Blanca opens up about the five pillars that transformed her life and how she now helps others reconnect with themselves, rebuild belief, and move forward with intention. This is not just a conversation about resilience.  It’s a conversation about healing, ownership, and what becomes possible when you choose yourself.

Moms, Memories & Complete Chaos | A Mother’s Day Episode

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2570778/fan_mail/new] In this week’s episode of No Filter, No Apologies™, we’re taking a step away from our usual career and workplace conversations for something a little lighter, more personal, and honestly… a little chaotic.  With Mother’s Day just behind us, we wanted to reflect on the women who raised us, the traditions we remember, the realities of motherhood, and all the unexpected moments in between. From Race for the Cure memories and fruit tarts at family holidays to fur moms, blended families, single motherhood, sunscreen-stick school projects, and moms who somehow hold everything together, this episode became a very real, very unfiltered conversation about what motherhood looks like in all its forms.  We talk about: *  family traditions and Mother’s Day memories  *  losing parents and becoming the “grown-up”  *  caring for aging parents  *  single moms, bonus moms, aunties, and fur moms  *  motherhood burnout and emotional labor  *  childhood nostalgia and parenting differences across generations  *  the chaos of raising kids and somehow surviving it  This episode is less structured than usual, more conversational, and full of laughs, stories, and reflections that we think a lot of people will relate to. So whether you’re a mom, love a mom, miss a mom, help raise others, or just need a lighter episode this week, this one’s for you.

Resilience That Works: Building Strength Without Burning Out

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2570778/fan_mail/new] May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re starting with a conversation most people get wrong. Resilience is one of the most praised traits in the workplace.  But no one talks about the cost. In this episode, we break down the difference between: *  Healthy resilience vs. silent tolerance  *  High performance vs. hidden burnout  *  Strength vs. suppression  We also get honest about what women, in particular, have been conditioned to accept in the workplace and why “pushing through” is not always the win it’s framed to be. From navigating toxic expectations to understanding the real impact on your mental and physical health, this conversation challenges the idea that staying strong should come at your own expense. If you’ve ever been praised for “handling it all” while quietly struggling, this episode is for you. Key takeaways: *  How to recognize when resilience becomes self-damage  *  Why high performers are often the most overlooked when they’re struggling  *  The role of boundaries, self-awareness, and recovery in sustainable success  *  What leaders are missing when they rely too heavily on “resilient” employees  Because resilience may get you through it…  but it’s not how you’re meant to live long-term.

The Job Market Looks Stable. So Why Does It Feel So Hard?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2570778/fan_mail/new] In this episode of No Filter, No Apologies™, we’re breaking down what’s actually happening in the job market right now and why so many qualified people still feel stuck.  On paper, the market looks stable. Jobs are still being added. Unemployment is relatively low. But for candidates actually applying, networking, interviewing, and waiting, the experience tells a very different story.  So what is really going on? Drawing from years inside talent acquisition, recruiting leadership, and workforce strategy, we unpack the disconnect between headlines and hiring reality, including: *  why the market feels so much harder than the data suggests  *  how AI is impacting both applications and screening  *  why submitting more applications is not the same as having a stronger strategy  *  what candidates need to do now to become more visible and more aligned  *  where hiring managers are slowing the process down  *  why networking and human connection matter more than ever  We also break down what the jobs report and JOLTS report actually tell you, what to watch for, and how to use that information without getting distracted by the noise.  This conversation is for candidates, hiring managers, and anyone trying to make sense of a job market that looks one way on paper and feels completely different in real life. Because right now, the people getting traction are not always the most qualified. They’re often the most visible, the most aligned, and the most strategic.

What Kids Really Learn From Take Your Kid to Work Day

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2570778/fan_mail/new] In this episode of No Filter, No Apologies™, we’re taking a closer look at Take Your Kid to Work Day and the role it plays in shaping how kids understand work, careers, and what’s possible for their future. Originally created as Take Your Daughter to Work Day in 1993, the goal was to expand visibility and expose young women to opportunities beyond traditional career paths. Today, the day has evolved, but the core opportunity is still there. The question is: what are kids actually learning? Because whether it’s intentional or not, what they see and experience becomes how they define: *  what work looks like  *  what success means  *  what they believe is possible for themselves  In this conversation, we unpack: *  The origins of Take Your Kid to Work Day and why it mattered  *  How exposure shapes how kids think about careers and leadership  *  The difference between observing work and experiencing it  *  How remote work and changing workforce dynamics are influencing what kids see today  *  How parents and organizations can be more intentional about the experience  This isn’t about doing more.  It’s about being more intentional with what we show them. Because kids are always learning, whether we realize it or not.