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Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors: Shatter Limiting Beliefs - Redefine Success - Chase Big Dreams

Erica Anderson Rooney
Imposter Syndrome
Burnout
Personal Growth
Work-Life Balance
Women Empowerment
Leadership
Perfectionism
Mental Health
Career Advancement
Women In Leadership
Self-Care
Personal Development
Gender Equality
Motherhood
Productivity
Career Development
Artificial Intelligence
Her Collective
Mindset Shifts
Personal Branding

The "Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors" is the empowering podcast dedicated to the modern woman navigating the complexities of today's world. This is where we tackle the paradoxes women face daily: being told to lean in but not too far, to speak up but not too loudly, and to balance the demanding roles of professional and motherhood with grace and strength.

Hosted by Erica Anderson Rooney, a season... more

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Dr. Syreeta Rios-Bond
Fashionable PMP, founder of Edgy Opulence Lifestyle and Bad Bitch Boardroom, author
Independent author/entrepreneur
Episode: Unleash Your Inner Bad B!tch, with Dr. Syreeta Rios
Meghan French Dunbar
Co-founder of Conscious Company Magazine, World Changing Women Summit founder, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, author of This Isn't Working
Conscious Company Magazine; World Changing Women Summit; Author of This Isn't Working
Episode: The Game Is Rigged with Meghan French Dunbar
Mitch Matthews
Best-selling author, keynote speaker, host of Dream Think Do
Dream Think Do and related ventures
Episode: Dream Bigger This Season with Mitch Matthews
Dr. Meghan Garcia-Webb
Triple board certified in internal medicine, lifestyle medicine and obesity medicine; runs a concierge weight medicine and life-coaching practice
Independent clinician
Episode: The Weight Conversation Nobody Is Having with Dr. Meghan Garcia-Webb
Natalie Bernacchi
Retention and Revenue Strategist; host of Light Her Up podcast; founder of the Revenue Framework
Independent consultant
Episode: Stop Rebuilding Your Revenue with Natalie Bernacchi
Dr. Susan LaValle
Physician turned executive performance strategist; founder of Balance Performance; TEDx speaker; author of Thrive
Balance Performance
Episode: Your Biology is Your Ceiling with Dr. Susan Lovelle
Liz Prochaska
Founder of Liz B Mowing, former corporate recruiter
Liz B Mowing
Episode: When Life Resets You with Liz Prochaska
Kathryn Spears
Neurosomatic practitioner, applied neurology specialist, international speaker
Independent practitioner focused on female nervous system and leadership
Episode: Your Nervous System Knows with Kathryn Spears
Tracy Nolan
Fortune 100 executive, board director, change catalyst
Humana (Senior Vice President)
Episode: Lead with Heart and Grit with Tracy Nolan

Host

Erica Rooney
Host of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors; HR executive, executive coach, and founder of Her Collective

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 107 ratings
  • Breaking Ceilings, Unsticking Your Life

    Erica Rooney’s podcast is equal parts insightful and refreshingly real…it goes beyond the usual career advice to unpack both the ceilings above you and the patterns keeping you stuck. Smart, actionable, and just the right amount of fun, it’s a must-listen for high achievers who are ready to level up without losing themselves in the process.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr. Susan Lovelle
    United States3 months ago
  • Meaningful Conversations That Feel Personal

    Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors is such a standout podcast. Every episode feels thoughtful, real, and relevant. Erica, the host has a natural ability to ask the right questions and create conversations that are both inspiring and practical. I really felt like part of the conversation as I listened, because the approach is relevant, engaging and conversational. Highly recommend giving it a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kat Spears, Founder
    Canada4 months ago
  • Inspirational and applicable

    Erica’s podcast not only inspires, it also connects you to real stories and provides immediately applicable tactics to apply to your everyday growth

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Talexan
    United Statesa year ago
  • Like Grabbing a Coffee with a Friend

    Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors is exactly the podcast you didn't know you needed—but will instantly love. Erica skillfully navigates nuanced topics with warmth, authenticity, and a sharp wit that keeps things feeling like you’re grabbing coffee on a sunny patio. You’ll love Erica’s ability to joyfully motivate you. Absolutely recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D.
    United Statesa year ago
  • Empowering and Practical Conversations

    Erica Rooney is a dynamic and engaging speaker, coach, and author. Her podcast takes you on a ride through everything that is holding you back from getting the career success you want. Whether you are looking for leadership advice or career guidance, Erica is the guide you need to break through and get unstuck.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mathguynj300
    United Statesa year ago

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Audiences praise practical, no-nonsense guidance that helps high achievers move forward.
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#8
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#81
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#121
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Unleash Your Inner Bad B!tch, with Dr. Syreeta Rios
Q: How did you transition from a shy, traditional professional to the fully authentic, high-impact leader you are today?
By recognizing that authenticity could coexist with corporate norms, gradually shifting wardrobe, communication, and bold self-advocacy, removing permission-seeking behavior, and leveraging leadership tools (networking directly with recruiters, managing up, and embracing big moves like career shifts and relocation) to shape opportunities.
Unleash Your Inner Bad B!tch, with Dr. Syreeta Rios
Q: What advice would you give to a woman who wants to reclaim her bad bitch energy today?
Start with the Bad Bitch acronym as a framework and own at least three to five of its traits—brave, ambitious, determined, bold, intelligent, talented, creative, and heroic—then back it up with concrete moves like showing up as your authentic self, negotiating for growth, and using PM-style planning to map career and life moves.
Stop Fearing Your Finances with Danielle Hendon
Q: How did Danielle's own background influence her approach to Four Corners CFO and helping women founders?
Danielle's path from accounting to leadership in oil and gas, plus her pivot to entrepreneurship during the pandemic, shaped her emphasis on practical processes, delegation, and creating a sustainable business model that fits a founder's life, especially in balancing family and work.
Stop Fearing Your Finances with Danielle Hendon
Q: What were the blind spots you noticed for entrepreneurs when you first started working with them?
The biggest blind spots were around self-judgment of the numbers and underpricing, as well as not recognizing the true value of services. Many entrepreneurs fear or overlook the numbers, so we focus on reframing numbers as decision-support tools, not judgments, and on pricing that reflects value rather than just hours.
The Introvert’s Guide to Influence with Goldie Chan
Q: Are you an introvert? Is that what inspired you to write this book?
Goldie confirms she is an introvert who shares strategies for leveraging introvert strengths rather than trying to imitate extroverts, which inspired her book.

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A forward-looking show focused on empowering women to break through limiting beliefs and navigate leadership, careers, and motherhood with practical, science-backed strategies. Episodes frequently explore topics like imposter syndrome, burnout, perfectionism, mindset shifts, and high-performance leadership, often featuring guests who are senior executives, coaches, or founders sharing actionable frameworks for career advancement, resilience, and authentic leadership. The format blends personal storytelling with concrete tips, enabling listeners to reframe challenges as opportunities and take tangible steps toward bigger professional goals. A standout throughline is turning systemic barriers and internal saboteurs into catalysts for growth, ... more

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2. Meghan French Dunbar
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