The “I’m Fine” Difference between Gen Z & Gen X with Guest Raquel Borras

The Power of Generations of Women in the Workforce with Dr. Summer Watson

With up to five generations currently sharing the modern workplace, older operational systems are colliding with a brand-new generation of value-centric digital natives. In this episode of the Women’s Well-Being Movement Podcast, host Carole Jean Whittington sits down with Doctor of Psychology and founder of KORE Women, Dr. Summer Watson, to explore the incredible potential hidden within cross-generational collaboration. Together, they unpack why traditional hierarchies are failing and how leaders can build corporate cultures where wisdom flows between generations rather than over them. Carole Jean and Dr. Watson dive deep into the specific, systemic friction points facing Gen Z women today, from the communication disconnect caused by pandemic-era remote learning to the troubling trend of young talent being "hired fast and fired fast." Ultimately, they share the ultimate psychological and structural tool needed to fix a fractured workplace: Gemeinschaftsgefühl—the profound human need for community, shared humanity, and true belonging. In this episode, you will discover: * Why organizational success completely fails without centering human well-being and relational leadership. * The root causes behind Gen Z's current workplace integration struggles and how remote learning altered their foundational communication styles. * Actionable strategies for modern organizations to transform cross-generational friction into a powerful collaborative advantage. * How to leverage Dr. Watson’s KORE framework to ensure workplaces become spaces of active career growth instead of burnout and harm. About Our Guest: Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, is a Doctor of Psychology, Community Mentorship and Leadership Consultant, Podcaster, Event Producer, Author, and Military Spouse of over 21 years. As the founder of KORE Women, LLC, she empowers leaders and businesses through two transformational programs: KORE Mentorship Solutions (KMS), a cross-generational leadership framework fostering collaboration and retention, and KORE Business Solutions (KBS), a Virtual Assistant program helping entrepreneurs reclaim time and focus on growth. Connect with Dr. Summer Watson: * Website: korewomen.com [https://www.korewomen.com] * LinkedIn: Summer Watson, MHS, PhD * Instagram / TikTok / Facebook: @KOREWomen Special Resources & Freebies: Explore resources curated for our audience at https://pensight.com/x/korewomenpensight.com/x/korewomen [http://pensight.com/x/korewomen] Whittington Institute & Whittington Well-Being ResourcesWhittington Institute: Is your voice being suppressed by the heavy weight of roles you weren't meant to carry? Check out the Role Load Inventory [https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1195126] to identify your energy drains and lighten your load. Whittington Well-Being: Voicing heavy emotions requires a safe place to land. Grab The Stillness Guide [https://energyuplevel.kit.com/44cc9b27c0] to cultivate internal peace and ground your nervous system before stepping into your power. Join the Women’s Well-Being Movement now: https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/womenswellbeingmovement [https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/womenswellbeingmovement]  Listen & Subscribe: Available now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If this episode sparked something in your leadership style, please leave us a review and share it with your network!

The “I’m Fine” Difference between Gen Z & Gen X with Guest Raquel Borras

How many times a day do you use the phrase "I'm fine"? In this episode of the Women’s Well-Being Movement Podcast, host Carole Jean Whittington sits down with youth advocate, filmmaker, and host of Rated Gen Z, Raquel Borras, to unpack how two words can mean completely different things depending on your generation. Together, Carole Jean and Raquel look through the lens of Gen X mothers raising Gen Z young adults to explore the profound communication and mental health shifts happening in today's multi-generational world. Raquel openly shares how navigating her own darkest chapters during her college years fueled her life's calling: creating spaces where youth voices flourish and proving that the most powerful way to heal is to become who you needed when you were younger. In this episode, you will discover: * The stark contrast between the Gen X "grit-and-power-through" mentality and Gen Z's radically open approach to mental wellness. * How Gen Z women are actively reshaping corporate norms, defining strict personal boundaries, and demanding authenticity. * Practical strategies for legacy leaders to check their egos, adapt to modern communication styles, and build cross-generational support systems. * A sneak peek into Raquel’s upcoming cross-country RV documentary, I Hear You, Gen Z. Tune in to discover how we can stop hiding behind "I'm fine" and start building communities rooted in true belonging, vulnerability, and legacy leadership. ***Discussion of suicide briefly included About Our Guest: Raquel Borras is a youth advocate, corporate leader, and the creative force behind the YouTube channel Raq The Boat and the podcast Rated Gen Z. Her upcoming documentary film, I Hear You, Gen Z, follows her journey across America to capture authentic, diverse conversations with the changing faces of the youth cohort. Connect with Raquel: Explore RaqVision [https://raq.vision/] * Instagram: @raquel.borras | @raq_the_boat | @ratedgenz | @i_hear_you_gen_z * YouTube: Raq The Boat Whittington Institute & Whittington Well-Being Resources * Whittington Institute: Is your voice being suppressed by the heavy weight of roles you weren't meant to carry? Check out the Role Load Inventory [https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1195126] to identify your energy drains and lighten your load. * Whittington Well-Being: Voicing heavy emotions requires a safe place to land. Grab The Stillness Guide [https://energyuplevel.kit.com/44cc9b27c0] to cultivate internal peace and ground your nervous system before stepping into your power. * Join the Women’s Well-Being Movement now: https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/womenswellbeingmovement [https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/womenswellbeingmovement]  Listen & Subscribe to the Women’s Well-Being Movement Podcast: Available now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don't forget to leave a review and share your thoughts in the comments!

The Power of Gen Z Women in Life, Work, and Community

Welcome to the kick-off episode of our brand-new mini-series dedicated entirely to unpacking the experiences, strengths, and systemic challenges of Gen Z women in the modern workforce. For the first time in history, we are navigating a professional landscape where up to five generations are sharing the workplace simultaneously. When traditional corporate structures collide with a generation of true digital natives who prioritize value-driven, authentic work, natural friction points are bound to emerge. In this solo kick-off episode, host Carole Jean Whittington sets the stage for the powerful conversations ahead, giving you an insider look at how we can bridge these generation gaps in our businesses, communities, and families. Carole Jean shares her personal perspective as a mom of two Gen Z young men, celebrating the joy of witnessing their unique viewpoints. She also delivers a sneak peek into the upcoming guest episodes, previewing deep dives with industry powerhouses Raquel Borras and Dr. Summer Watson. Together, we will look past the stereotypes to understand what truly sets Gen Z (born 1997–2012) apart—and, just as importantly, where our foundational human needs remain exactly the same. In this series trailer and kick-off, you’ll hear about: * The "I'm Fine" Generational Disconnect: A preview of our conversation with Raquel Borras exploring how Gen X and Gen Z mask their struggles differently, and what it takes to build real workplace visibility. * Relational vs. Positional Leadership: A teaser of Dr. Summer Watson's framework on cross-generational collaboration, shifting companies away from harmful systems toward cultures where wisdom flows between generations. * The "Hired Fast, Fired Fast" Pattern: An introduction to the real integration barriers Gen Z faces, including the communicative ripple effects of pandemic-era remote learning. * The Ultimate Tool for Connection: Why fixing a fractured workplace relies on Gemeinschaftsgefühl—the deep psychological need for community, shared humanity, and true belonging. Whether you are a corporate executive trying to retain top young talent, a leader looking to up-level your workplace culture, or a parent navigating multi-generational dynamics at home, this mini-series is your guide to building sustainable, human-centered collaboration. Listen & Subscribe: Don't miss a single episode of this special series! Hit subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and join the movement. If you're ready to build a leadership legacy that values humanity over checkboxes, share this episode with a colleague today. Whittington Institute & Whittington Well-Being Resources * Whittington Institute: Is your voice being suppressed by the heavy weight of roles you weren't meant to carry? Check out the Role Load Inventory [https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1195126] to identify your energy drains and lighten your load. * Whittington Well-Being: Voicing heavy emotions requires a safe place to land. Grab The Stillness Guide [https://energyuplevel.kit.com/44cc9b27c0] to cultivate internal peace and ground your nervous system before stepping into your power. * Join the Women’s Well-Being Movement now: https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/womenswellbeingmovement [https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/womenswellbeingmovement]

Embracing and Voicing Rage: Sacred Expression, Sanctuaries, and Collective Care with Yeruwelle de Rouen

Welcome back to the Women’s Well-Being Movement Podcast! We are continuing our potent mini-series, YOUR FEMININE VOICE, with a conversation that is as raw as it is liberating. In this episode, host Carole Jean Whittington sits down with Yeruwelle de Rouen, a writer, restorative organizational consultant, and the visionary founder of both Intersectional Innovations Consulting and Tide House—a gorgeous, women-centered sanctuary rooted in healing, accountability, and collective care. With over 14 years of experience in equity and systems change, Yeruwelle speaks directly from her lived experience as a non-white, Indigenous, Black, and mixed-race woman. Together, Carole Jean and Yeruwelle tackle a topic that society desperately tries to police: the power of embracing and voicing feminine rage. They dive deep into navigating grief, mothering, chronic illness, and the realities of racialized and gendered harm, showing us how rage can be transformed from a destructive force into a sacred compass for boundary-setting and collective repair. Connect with Today's GuestStay Close & Connected: Sign up for Yeruwelle's LinkedIn newsletter to stay updated on the intergenerational and intersectional spaces she is creating for women to connect deeply and move differently together. Subscribe to the Newsletter Here [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7127830819259219968/%3FdisplayConfirmation%3Dtrue] Whittington Institute & Whittington Well-Being Resources * Whittington Institute: Is your voice being suppressed by the heavy weight of roles you weren't meant to carry? Check out the Role Load Inventory [https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1195126] to identify your energy drains and lighten your load. * Whittington Well-Being: Voicing heavy emotions requires a safe place to land. Grab The Stillness Guide [https://energyuplevel.kit.com/44cc9b27c0] to cultivate internal peace and ground your nervous system before stepping into your power.

Releasing Your Voice in Writing: Power, Governance, and Speculative Truths with D.A. Murray

Welcome back to the Women’s Well-Being Movement Podcast! We are officially kicking off our brand-new mini-series, YOUR FEMININE VOICE—a deep, three-part exploration into the rising power of our authentic expression through writing, verbal communication, and visual media. In this episode, your host Carole Jean Whittington sits down with the brilliant Dominique Murray (writing as D.A. Murray). By day, Dominique is a high-level tech executive; by night, she is a fierce new storyteller in the world of dystopian fiction who isn't afraid to push societal boundaries or challenge gender norms. Together, Carole Jean and Dominique dive into what it truly means to release your feminine voice through the written word. They explore Dominique's speculative novel, Dominion: Ascension, using it as a lens to look at power, governance, identity, and legacy. If you have ever felt like the systems around you are testing who you are, or if you are ready to use your voice to challenge the status quo, this conversation will ignite your spirit. Connect with Today's Guest Find the Book: Read Dominion: Ascension on Amazon and dive into a story that challenges leadership and the unseen forces shaping our choices. Purchase the Book Here [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://a.co/d/hgvUPWb] Whittington Institute & Whittington Well-Being ResourcesWhittington Institute: Is your voice being suppressed by the heavy weight of roles you weren't meant to carry? Check out the Role Load Inventory [https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1195126] to identify your energy drains and lighten your load. Whittington Well-Being: Voicing heavy emotions requires a safe place to land. Grab The Stillness Guide [https://energyuplevel.kit.com/44cc9b27c0] to cultivate internal peace and ground your nervous system before stepping into your power. Today’s Show Sponsor Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by HerCSuite! CEO and founder, Natalie Benamou will be joining us this July for our Health Beyond Hormones series, but first, she has an exclusive invite for you. On June 29th, HerCSuite is hosting the Board Ready Summit [https://hercsuite.com/board-ready-summit/] at LinkedIn Chicago. While most programs just teach you about boards, HerCSuite actually prepares you to serve on one—in just one day. As a valued member of the Women’s Well-Being Movement, use the code BOARDS100 to save a hundred dollars on your ticket. Build what’s next in your career and secure your spot today at HerCSuite.com.  [http://hercsuite.com]