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BEYOND BARRIERS

Beyond Barriers
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Leadership
Resilience
Career Development
Self-Advocacy
Women Empowerment
Confidence
Personal Branding
Imposter Syndrome
Salesforce
Diversity
Empowerment
Self-Doubt
Moringa
Entrepreneurship
Tech Careers
Career Coaching
Well-Being
Networking
Self-Identity

Beyond Barriers is more than a podcast — it's a movement to make work work better for everyone. Hosted by Brooke Skinner Ricketts, each episode brings together the stories and strategies of leaders reimagining what's possible at work. Together, we tackle the barriers holding people back - from bias and burnout to fear and self-doubt. We share real tools to move forward with clarity and courage. Pr... more

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Recent Guests

Amanda DeLuca
Founder and CEO of Riley, parenting tech company
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Episode: Episode 354: Turning Lived Experience Into Lasting Impact: Balancing Leadership, Motherhood, and Startup Life
Ann Bordelon
Executive Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration at the University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas
Episode: Episode 351: Beyond Comfort Zones: How Stretch Roles, Networks, and Self-Care Fuel Career Growth
Melanie Steinbach
Chief People Officer at MasterClass, experienced in human resources and organizational development
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Episode: Episode 350: Leading Through the Leap: The Power of Pacing, Perspective, and Purpose
Alanna Zabel
Global wellness visionary, bestselling author, and spiritual entrepreneur
Episode: Episode 349: Purpose Over Profit: Creating What Matters in a World That Wants More
Tara Chklovski
Founder and CEO of Technovation, the world's largest tech entrepreneurship program for girls.
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Episode: Episode 348: Empowering the Next 25 Million: How Self-Reliance, Innovation & Vision Fuel Global Change
Judy Toland
Global marketing leader with an engineering background, coach, and advocate for diversity.
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Episode: Episode 347: Engineered for Success: Blending STEM Smarts with Human-Centered Leadership
Carrie Hansen
President and COO at AssetMark, with over 24 years of experience in the financial services industry.
AssetMark
Episode: Episode 346: Grace, Grit, and Growth: Leading with Heart and Humility
Salma Gottfried
Co-founder of Beautiful Beast and entrepreneur with a background in hospitality and advertising
Beautiful Beast
Episode: Episode 345: Authenticity Over Approval: Becoming Who You Already Are
Leah Emkin
Chief Client Officer at Wilshire, co-founder of Wilshire's Gender Diversity Awareness Committee, and a board member of Women in Institutional Investments Network.
Wilshire
Episode: Episode 344: Confidence Through Competence: Navigating Risk with Resilience

Host

Brooke Skinner Ricketts
Host with a focus on breaking down barriers and empowering women in the workplace through shared experiences and actionable insights.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 166 ratings
  • A great listen

    The podcast episode "Mastering the Art of Resilience" brings an insightful and balanced look into resilience, giving listeners something both inspiring and practical to think about. It's an engaging listen that strikes the right chord without leaning too heavily into clichés or narrow perspectives. Deirdre

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deirdre Tshien
    United States3 years ago
  • This podcast gives the best career advice

    Whether you’re established in your career path or embarking on a new one, I guarantee you will have takeaways from any episode. It’s everything you need to learn about growing your career + business.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jennifertherealtor
    United States3 years ago
  • Entertaining, insightful, and actionable! 🔥

    Ladies, listen up: no matter whether you’re well established in your career, or just getting started, this is a must-listen podcast for you! Nikki and Monica do an incredible job of leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of career building with amazing women who’ve actually experienced success themselves. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ASobering
    United States4 years ago
  • Actionable career advice

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for the past couple of years. Every episode is filled with wisdom from top leaders and actionable strategies for career advancement. I also love the personal stories that demystify what it takes to get to the top. Bosslady1972r such great content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bosslady19726
    United States4 years ago
  • Real world advice from real female leaders

    I love listening to all of the amazing women who Monica and Nikki interviews every week. The advice in insight from these real female leaders is priceless!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ambitious working mother
    United States4 years ago

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The hosts are commended for facilitating insightful conversations that resonate with women's experiences in the workplace.
Listeners praise the podcast for its actionable career advice and inspiration provided by real female leaders.
Many appreciate the focus on diversity, inclusion, and personal growth as essential themes within each episode, making it relevant for listeners seeking to advance their careers.

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#146
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 356: The Rare Gem Mindset: How Authentic Leaders Disrupt With Purpose and Foster Belonging
Q: What is one change that you made that made your life better?
Prioritizing my doctor's appointments.
Episode 356: The Rare Gem Mindset: How Authentic Leaders Disrupt With Purpose and Foster Belonging
Q: How have you built confidence or resilience over the course of your career?
I have a lot of coaches, executive coaches, mindfulness coaches, self-awareness coaches, and physical, nutritional coaches.
Episode 356: The Rare Gem Mindset: How Authentic Leaders Disrupt With Purpose and Foster Belonging
Q: Did you always know that you would be a leader?
I never always knew I was going to be a leader, but I knew that I liked to lead and I knew that I liked to help.
Episode 355: Beyond the Career Map: Embracing Detours, Trusting Intuition, and Leading with Heart
Q: When you think about what you want your legacy to be, what comes to mind?
I want to have a positive impact on those I care about the most and to build an enduring partnership at Cerity Partners for future generations.
Episode 355: Beyond the Career Map: Embracing Detours, Trusting Intuition, and Leading with Heart
Q: When you started in the financial services world, did you ever imagine that you would have a leadership role?
No, I did not even hear the phrase wealth management growing up and took my first role as just a job to support my husband while he went back to school.

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What is BEYOND BARRIERS about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast centers around empowering individuals to navigate their careers and personal growth through authentic conversations with leaders who challenge conventional workplace norms. Each episode features stories that shed light on tackling barriers such as bias, burnout, and self-doubt, providing listeners with practical tools and insights for personal and professional development. The content is crafted to resonate particularly with women, offering a supportive community to help them overcome obstacles and embrace their potential. Unique aspects include a focus on real-life experiences and actionable advice, emphasizing collaboration and shared growth rather than individual struggles.

Listeners can expect to engage with a mix of leade... more

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Recent guests on BEYOND BARRIERS include:

1. Amanda DeLuca
2. Ann Bordelon
3. Melanie Steinbach
4. Alanna Zabel
5. Tara Chklovski
6. Judy Toland
7. Carrie Hansen
8. Salma Gottfried

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