The Ambitious Chick

How to Land Your Dream Career Right Now in This Crazy Job Market

The job market is intense right now — layoffs, thousands of applicants per role, ghost listings, and a whole lot of fear. But women are landing dream jobs, and in this episode, I break down exactly how they’re doing it. If you're discouraged, burned out, or wondering if your best work is still ahead of you, take a deep breath. You’re not behind — you’re in a realignment. And today I’m sharing the strategies that actually work in this market, so you can stop settling and start moving toward a career that fits who you’ve become. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why the online application route barely works anymore How to tap into the hidden job market through genuine connection What your résumé MUST look like in 2025 to stand out How hiring managers really use LinkedIn — and how to optimize yours The 1 thing women struggle to claim… that changes everything Why “alignment” isn’t fluffy — it’s your competitive advantage What to say in your elevator pitch to instantly elevate your presence How to confidently position yourself as an expert (even if that feels uncomfortable) This episode is for you if: — You feel invisible in the job search — You’re terrified of layoffs or looking at your current role thinking “I can’t do this anymore” — You're craving clarity about your next chapter — You want a career that energizes you instead of draining you — You’re considering a pivot, new role, or even starting your own business Mentioned in this episode: 👉 The Dream Career Meetup — Free community call to help you clarify your strengths, your next chapter, and the work you’re truly meant for. DM me the word DREAM to join us. LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamarawamsley/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@tamarawamsley] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@tamara_wamsley] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tamara.wamsley/]

How Knee Pain Led to a Career Change — and a Business Helping Women Heal with Renee Moten

On this episode of The Ambitious Chick Podcast, I talk with Renee Moten, a personal trainer and massage therapist who turned her own knee pain into a thriving business helping women heal without surgery, drugs, or shots. Renee shares how years of pain and frustration led her to discover what doctors often miss — that real healing starts from the ground up — and how that revelation inspired her to leave corporate America and build a purpose-driven company serving women all over the world. If you’ve been feeling stuck, burnt out, or aching (literally or metaphorically) for change, this conversation will remind you that pain can be your greatest teacher and alignment your most powerful medicine. 🎧 You’ll learn: * Why most midlife knee pain isn’t really about your knees * The surprising link between ankle mobility, alignment, and pain relief * How to pivot from corporate burnout to purpose-driven work * The mindset that helps you turn obstacles into opportunity ✨ Ready to align your career with your purpose? Take my $27 self-paced course, Nail Your Freedom Niche [https://www.tamarawamsley.com/nail-your-niche] — a step-by-step guide to discover your soul-aligned niche so you can build freedom and fulfillment on your own terms. Renee is a Certified Personal Trainer with over 27 years of experience, a Massage Therapist, an Author, and an Inventor. She formerly served as the Fitness Director at Columbia Country Club in Bethesda. Since 2007, Renee has been a passionate entrepreneur, delivering more than 25,000 one-on-one fitness sessions and teaching over 5,000 class hours—specifically focused on helping women with knee pain. Her groundbreaking approach has helped countless clients reduce, and in many cases eliminate, chronic knee pain. Connect with Renee: https://www.tiktok.com/@reneemoten47 https://www.youtube.com/@reneemoten7697

Money Mindset & Micro-Moments: The Stories Keeping Women Stuck and How to Change Them with Carrie West

On this week’s episode of The Ambitious Chick Podcast, your host and purpose clarity strategist, Tamara Wamsley, is joined by author and narrative coach Carrie West. We explore how the stories we believe shape our confidence, career, and income. You won't want to miss Carrie's tips on how to spot the patterns that keep you playing small and how “micro-moments of change” can rewrite your beliefs around worth and money. You’ll hear how to: ✅ Identify repeating plotlines that block your next chapter ✅ Shift old stories about success, visibility, and money ✅ Create a new narrative that attracts opportunity and abundance 💫 Next Step: If you’re craving clarity, accountability, and a circle of women who get it, join The Freedom Seekers Circle—my weekly membership where we turn insight into aligned action. ➡️ Join The Freedom Seekers Circle [https://www.tamarawamsley.com/freedom_seekers_circle] Connect with Tamara: TamaraWamsley.com [https://www.tamarawamsley.com/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamarawamsley/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@tamarawamsley] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@tamara_wamsley] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tamara.wamsley/] Guest: Carrie KC West is a Bestselling Author, Speaker, and Narrative Coach who helps individuals and businesses rewrite the internal stories that shape their lives. With a background in filmmaking from the prestigious American Film Institute and a degree in counseling psychology, she blends the art of storytelling with deep insight into human behavior. Her book, Life Rewritten (March 2025), draws from her journey through personal healing, professional storytelling, and decades of coaching to show how changing your narrative can change your life. Carrie works with women ready to step into leadership, writers ready to refine their craft, and anyone ready to reclaim authorship of their story. Connect with Carrie → carriekcwest.com [carriekcwest.com] to grab your free 30-minute Story Breakthrough Session LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/story-of-your-life/ ] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553115232260] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/storytellers_acad/]

From Corporate to Calling: Mercedes Barba on Clarity, PR, and Your Next Chapter

Are you successful on paper—but secretly wondering if you’re meant for something more? In this episode of The Ambitious Chick Podcast, Life and Business Strategist and Freedom and Fulfillment Coach Tamara Wamsley, shares how true freedom begins with clarity—and how discovering your calling can completely transform your career, your confidence, and your life. Tamara is joined by former journalist turned publicist Mercedes Barba, who shares her own story of walking away from a six-figure media career to build a business that finally felt aligned. Together, they reveal what it really takes to move from corporate burnout to soul-led success. You’ll learn: ✅ Why clarity—not hustle—is the missing piece in most reinventions ✅ How to recognize the signs your soul is craving “something more” ✅ The mindset shift that makes leaving corporate possible ✅ Simple ways to share your story and get visible (without chasing algorithms) Mercedes Barba spent nearly 15 years as a journalist covering entertainment, personal finance, and entrepreneurship. She's seen firsthand the power the media has to elevate small businesses. She launched Mercedes and Media to help entrepreneurs and small business owners get featured in the media to get the visibility they deserve. If you're ready to get your business featured in Forbes, Business Insider and more. Connect with Mercedes: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mercedesandmedia/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHVwwtPNdbyc-GJKmoItILQ Grab the guide: https://www.mercedesbarba.com/guide If you’re feeling stuck between success and satisfaction, this conversation will help you reconnect with who you’ve become and find the courage to create work that truly fits. Ready for your next chapter?Join Tamara inside Discover Your Soul’s Purpose™, her 6-week live experience that helps women over 40 clarify their calling, align with their natural genius, and design a life that finally feels like freedom.👉 https://www.tamarawamsley.com/soulpurpose Connect with Tamara: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamarawamsley/⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamarawamsley/] ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tamarawamsley⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@tamarawamsley] ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@tamara_wamsley⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@tamara_wamsley] ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tamara.wamsley/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tamara.wamsley/]

It's Time To Discover Your Soul's Mission with Tamara Wamsley

Have you ever looked around at the life you built and thought, “I should be happy… so why does this feel so heavy?” In this powerful episode, Tamara Wamsley—Fulfillment Strategist, Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, and host of The Ambitious Chick Podcast—shares the story behind her own awakening from burnout and misalignment, and what it really takes to find clarity again when success no longer feels fulfilling. You’ll learn: • Why feeling “stuck” is actually a sign of growth, not failure • The difference between burnout and misalignment • How to reconnect with your soul’s calling and step into your next chapter with purpose and freedom Plus, Tamara announces the launch of her brand-new live group coaching experience, Discover Your Soul’s Purpose™—a 6-week journey designed to help women 40+ uncover what they’re truly meant to do next. Because you’re not behind. You’re becoming. Listen now and rediscover the clarity, confidence, and fulfillment you’ve been craving. Join Now at: https://www.tamarawamsley.com/soulpurpose and use the code Purpose 25 to get your 25% off!Connect with Tamara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamarawamsley/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamarawamsley/] https://www.tiktok.com/@tamarawamsley [https://www.tiktok.com/@tamarawamsley] https://www.youtube.com/@tamara_wamsley [https://www.youtube.com/@tamara_wamsley] https://www.instagram.com/tamara.wamsley/ [https://www.instagram.com/tamara.wamsley/]