What if one of the biggest drains on women’s time, energy, and leadership potential is something we rarely name? In this episode, Kelly sits down with Dr. Allison Alford, clinical associate professor at Baylor University, communication scholar, executive coach, and author of Good Daughtering, to explore the invisible labor of “daughtering.” Allison shares her unconventional academic journey, from earning her PhD as a mom of two to building what she calls a “portfolio career” that blends teach...

Pivoting can feel like failure. It can feel like quitting, like starting over, like admitting you got it wrong. In this solo episode, Kelly unpacks what it really means to pivot and why it’s often the most aligned and courageous move you can make in your career. From changing majors at University of Notre Dame, to earning her MBA, to shifting from advertising into brand marketing at Frito-Lay, to founding Career Slay, Kelly shares the defining pivots that shaped her professional path. If you’...

What if the thing holding you back in your career isn’t a fact, but a story you’ve been telling yourself? In this episode, Kelly sits down with leadership coach, speaker, and former Google leader Barbara Boselli to explore how the narratives we create about ourselves can quietly shape, and sometimes limit, our careers. From growing up in Brazil and navigating cultural transitions in the U.S., to building a successful corporate career, leaving Google to focus on family, and eventually launchin...

What if climbing the corporate ladder isn’t about working harder, but about learning the rules no one ever taught you? In this episode of the Career Slay Podcast, Kelly Poquiz Burke sits down with Kendall Berg, founder of That Career Coach and author of Secrets of the Career Game, to unpack the unspoken rules that shape real career growth. From sneaking into job fairs and telling a CFO his strategy was flawed (at 19), to earning five promotions in six years, turning down a C-suite role, and b...

In this episode of the Career Slay Podcast, host Kelly Poquiz Burke introduces a new format aimed at delivering actionable career and leadership advice. First up for the new year is effective goal setting, exploring three frameworks: SMART goals for structureOKRs for alignmentThe 3-2-1 framework for maintaining momentum.There is no perfect framework, and goals should support your life, not consume it. This year isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about leading yourself with intention. Enjo...

In this episode of Career Slay, host Kelly Poquiz Burke interviews Nicole “Nikki” Ramirez, a growth marketing strategist and personal branding coach who helps professionals and businesses build data-driven, impactful brands. Nikki shares her unconventional journey from journalism into digital marketing, how she landed a TEDx Talk, and what happened after getting laid off from her dream job at Forbes. Determined to take control of her career, Nikki ended up becoming a LinkedIn influencer growi...

In this episode, host Kelly Poquiz Burke interviews marketing and sales executive Jenny Parrish. Jenny shares her inspiring journey from a challenging childhood as the daughter of an immigrant mother to a successful career in the corporate world. She discusses the impact of her mother's work ethic, her early career experiences, and the challenges she faced, including a personal tragedy that shifted her perspective on life and work: the sudden loss of her brother, who died in a car accident al...

You don’t need a perfect résumé to land your dream job. You need a powerful story. In this episode of Career Slay, career development advocate, resume writer, and speaker Steph Gillies joins me to talk about how to make your career path make sense, even if it hasn’t always been linear. We discuss the importance of exploring various career paths, the role of resumes in job transitions, and how to show up authentically in job applications. Whether you’ve jumped industries, taken time off, or fe...

What does self-leadership actually mean? In this episode of the Career Slay Podcast, host Kelly Poquiz Burke interviews Elizabeth Lotardo, a consultant, LinkedIn Learning instructor, and author of 'Leading Yourself.' They discuss the importance of self-leadership, especially in uncertain times, and how mindset, behaviors, and relationships shape your career. Elizabeth shares practical mindset hacks, the significance of finding joy and meaning in work, and strategies for navigating challenging...

What does it take to thrive in one of the most high-pressure careers in the world—and then reinvent yourself on the other side of it? In this episode of the Career Slay Podcast, host Kelly Poquiz Burke sits down with Cathyrine “Lilo” Armandie, retired U.S. Air Force officer turned Founder & CEO of GauxMax Strategies, a brand strategy and PR consulting firm. From flying the F-15E Strike Eagle to commanding hundreds of airmen to launching her own business, Lilo’s journey is a masterclass in...