1501378478
Career Gems For The Journey

Advertise on podcast: Career Gems For The Journey

Rating
★★★★★
4.9
from
54 reviews
This podcast has
150 episodes
Language
English
Explicit
No
Date created
2020/03/03
Latest episode
2026/10/19
Average duration
45 min.
Release period
18 days

Description

One engineer turned expert career coach, ready to drop gems and share hard-earned wisdom. Leah C. Murphy brings you authentic stories, practical advice, and real talk on everything from negotiating compensation to leveling up your career. Tune in to laugh, learn, and navigate your professional journey with confidence. Subscribe now!

Unlock Career Gems For The Journey podcast Email contact info,
Listeners & Audience details

Email contact information

Direct podcast contact details

Listeners

Audience numbers & engagement insights

Audience details

Podcast Insights

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from Career Gems For The Journey podcast


Show Your Ask: The Art of Speaking Up Featuring Joyel Crawford
2026/10/19
What happens when the career you've worked so hard to build no longer serves you? And how do you find the courage to speak up, advocate for yourself, and take control of what's next? In this episode of Career Gems for the Journey podcast, host Leah C. Murphy welcomes award-winning executive coach, bestselling author, and CEO of Crawford Leadership Strategies, Joyel Crawford, for an inspiring conversation about career growth, professional persistence, and the power of self-advocacy. Joyel shares her journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship, including the challenges of navigating career transitions, recognizing the signs of burnout, and learning when it's time to walk away. She also opens up about her decision to "divorce overwork" and why redefining success means prioritizing your well-being. Together, Leah and Joyel explore what it really means to take ownership of your career, embrace change, and recognize that your voice deserves to be heard. 💎 Gems from This Episode 💎 Professional Persistence: Why speaking up, asking questions, and advocating for yourself can open doors you never imagined. 💎 Recognizing Burnout: Understanding when your career is taking a toll on your well-being and knowing when it's time to make a change. 💎 The Art of Asking: How Joyel's RISE framework helps professionals build confidence, communicate effectively, and take action toward their goals. 💎 Redefining Success: Why letting go of constant productivity and embracing a more human-centered approach can transform your career and leadership journey. Make Your Journey Work For You!  Stay Connected:  ✨ Get on the list and learn more about the upcoming AI Workshop:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Career Gems for the Journey AI Workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth.  💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you!    💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations.  💎Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems. About Our Guest:  Joyel Crawford is an award-winning executive coach, leadership strategist, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and CEO of Crawford Leadership Strategies. With more than 20 years of experience developing leaders and transforming workplace cultures, she helps organizations increase employee engagement, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and navigate change with confidence. A former Verizon Wireless leadership development executive, Joyel's expertise has been featured on Good Morning America, ABC News Live, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Essence, and The New York Times. She is the bestselling author of Show Your Ask: Using Your Voice to Advocate for Yourself and Your Career and host of the Career View Mirror® podcast. 🌐 Website: www.crawfordleadership.com 📘 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyelcrawford 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyelcrawford 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoyelCrawford 🎙️ Career View Mirror® Podcast 📚 Author Page & Book Information
The Power of Showing Up as Your Whole Self Featuring Paula Fontana
2026/10/05
What does it really mean to show up as your whole self, especially in professional spaces that may not always make room for every part of who you are? In this episode of Career Gems for the Journey podcast, Leah C. Murphy sits down with Paula Fontana, international keynote speaker, nonprofit executive, and motivational influencer, for a candid conversation about authenticity, purpose, career pivots, and building a professional life that reflects who you are. Paula shares how her own career has evolved and why understanding your priorities, motivations, and non-negotiables can help you make more intentional career decisions. Together, Leah and Paula explore what it means to embrace your authenticity while still understanding the realities of navigating different professional environments. 💎 Gems from This Episode 💎 Showing up authentically while knowing when to read the room 💎 Navigating career pivots and finding purpose along the way 💎 Identifying your career priorities and non-negotiables 💎 The power of mentorship, sponsorship, and choosing environments where you can thrive Whether you're navigating a career transition or simply thinking differently about how you show up at work, this conversation offers a reminder that your career can evolve right alongside you. Make Your Journey Work For You!  Stay Connected:  ✨ Get on the list and learn more about the upcoming AI Workshop:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Career Gems for the Journey AI Workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth.  💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you!    💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations.  💎Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems. About Our Guest:  Paula Fontana is a motivational speaker and trailblazing fashion influencer who empowers audiences to lead with confidence, authenticity, and purpose. Through corporate keynotes, leadership forums, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and digital platforms, Paula inspires professionals to embrace their full identity, both personally and professionally. Her blend of motivational storytelling and practical confidence strategies encourages people to step boldly into who they are and show up as their whole selves, on purpose and without apology. Instagram YouTube Tik Tok LinkedIn Podcast production and social media management by MC Productions
Don't Panic, PIVOT:  How to Navigate a Career Layoff
2026/09/21
What do you do when the career you thought was secure suddenly isn’t? Leah C. Murphy sits down with Dr. Kristy Taylor, founder of WORxK Solutions, LLC, to talk about navigating layoffs, career transitions, and an increasingly challenging job market. Drawing from both her professional expertise and her own experience with job loss, Dr. Taylor shares practical ways to move forward without letting fear or desperation drive your next decision. From recognizing the value of your transferable skills to strengthening your career brand and embracing AI as a tool, this conversation is about approaching your next move with strategy, confidence, and intention.  💎 Gems from This Episode 💎 Why mindset should come before updating your resume💎 How to identify and use your transferable skills💎 Why your next opportunity may be outside your previous industry💎 How career branding can strengthen your job search💎 Why AI can be a career tool instead of something to fear Make Your Journey Work For You!  Stay Connected:  ✨ Get on the list and learn more about the upcoming AI Workshop:⁠⁠⁠⁠Career Gems for the Journey AI Workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth.  💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you!    💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations.  💎Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems. About Our Guest:  Dr. Kristy K. Taylor is the founder of WORxK Solutions, LLC and creator of the WORxK Principle™. She is a military veteran, Certified Career & Executive Coach and HR Organizational Development Practitioner. She has conducted team building and workforce development training for organizations such as Walmart, American University, iFundWomen, and throughout federal agencies including the FDA, USAID, and the DoD. Dr. Taylor is the author of multiple books, including the The WORxK Principle™ Primer: A Behavioral Agility Framework for Transforming Mindset and Performance and the 21-Day Career Pivot Manual. Through her work, WORxK Solutions serves as a prescription for career and workplace success, equipping individuals and organizations with practical tools to grow, lead, and thrive. Connect with Dr. Taylor: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kktaylor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worxksolutionsllc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@worxksolutionsllc
Stop Blending In: How to Build a Personal Brand That Gets You Seen
2026/09/07
What makes you stand out when everyone around you has similar experience, credentials, and expertise? Leah C. Murphy sits down with personal brand stylist Doreen Brown, founder of Let's Get Visible®, to talk about what it really means to build a personal brand that gets you seen without losing who you are in the process. From navigating workplace expectations and using personal style as an unspoken tool to standing out in a world increasingly influenced by AI, Doreen shares why personal branding isn't just for entrepreneurs. It's an important part of building visibility throughout your career. 💎 Gems from This Episode 💎 Why personal branding matters at every stage of your career💎 How to stand out without feeling like you're performing💎 The connection between personal style, confidence, and visibility💎 Why AI makes your individual voice even more important💎 How to stop blending in and start owning what makes you different Make Your Journey Work For You!  Stay Connected:  ✨ Get on the list and learn more about the upcoming AI Workshop:⁠⁠⁠⁠Career Gems for the Journey AI Workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠  💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth.  💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you!    💎Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations.  💎 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems. About Our Guest:  Doreen Brown is an Australian-based personal brand stylist and the founder of Let's Get Visible®, a personal brand and visibility consultancy helping founders, emerging leaders and teams build brands that are distinctive, sustainable, and built entirely on their own terms. With over a decade of experience in personal brand strategy, Doreen has worked with professionals across industries who share a common thread: deep expertise, clear ambition, and a visible gap between who they are and how they show up. Her work sits at the intersection of identity, strategy, and visual language, helping clients become not just visible, but unmistakable.  Connect with Doreen:  📸 Instagram: @styledbydoreen  📧Email: [email protected]
The Career Advice No One Is Giving You Featuring Daisy Jones-Brown
2026/08/17
Is one paycheck enough anymore? Traditional career advice is changing, and so is the way we think about financial security. As federal careers continue to evolve, the lessons from this conversation extend far beyond government service. Leah C. Murphy welcomes Air Force veteran, retired federal leader, real estate investor, and business strategist Daisy Jones-Brown for a conversation about building multiple income streams, creating ownership, and preparing for what's next. Together, they explore how to recognize your transferable skills, shift your mindset beyond a single paycheck, and build long-term wealth with confidence. 💎 Gems from This Episode 💎 Why relying on one paycheck may no longer provide the security it once did. 💎 You're not starting over. Your experience, leadership, and expertise can be translated into new opportunities and additional income streams.  💎 Building wealth starts with recognizing your unique value, creating ownership, and taking action before you feel completely ready.  💎 The right coach should empower you, challenge you, and help you move forward with integrity. Don't be afraid to ask questions and vet the people you're investing in. Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected:✨ Get on the list and learn more about the upcoming AI Workshop:⁠⁠⁠Career Gems for the Journey AI Workshop⁠⁠⁠ 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you!   💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems. About Our Guest:Daisy Jones-Brown is an Air Force veteran, retired federal leader, licensed professional counselor, real estate investor, and business strategist. She is the founder of Born Beautiful, LLC and creator of the Power Pivot framework and The Wealth Circle, helping federal women leaders and veterans translate their expertise into income, ownership, and wealth. With more than 30 years of leadership experience in government, counseling, and human services, Daisy empowers professionals to build purpose-driven businesses, invest in real estate, and create generational wealth. Her mission is to help high-achieving women confidently transition from successful careers into meaningful entrepreneurship and lasting financial freedom. The Wealth Circle is a curated community designed to help professional women, federal employees, veterans, and aspiring investors build long-term wealth through real estate investing. Members gain access to investor education, live trainings, expert guest speakers, real-world deal discussions, strategic networking, and a supportive community focused on moving from earned income to ownership and intentional wealth creation. Learn more: https://thewealthcircle.lovable.app LinkedIn Facebook Youtube Skool
What HR Isn't Telling You Featuring Ebony Russ
2026/08/03
We've all heard the stories about HR, but how much do you actually know about what happens behind the scenes? In this episode of Career Gems for the Journey, Leah C. Murphy sits down with Author, Speaker and Human Resources Business Partner Ebony Russ for an honest conversation about the realities of HR. Together, they unpack what really happens during performance reviews, promotions, PIPs, compensation decisions, and why building a relationship with HR can be one of the smartest career moves you make. 💎 Gems from This Episode 💎 The truth about PIPs, promotions, and performance reviews 💎 How HR influences career growth behind the scenes 💎 What every employee should know to better navigate the workplace Whether you're just starting your career, leading a team, or looking for your next opportunity, this episode is packed with practical insights that will help you better understand the people, processes, and decisions that shape your career. Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected:✨ Get on the list and learn more about the upcoming AI Workshop:⁠⁠⁠Career Gems for the Journey AI Workshop⁠⁠⁠ 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you!   💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems. About Our Guest:Ebony Russ is a Human Resource Business Partner with 20 years of experience in HR and Author of Tea, Tactics, and Tenacity: 10 Tips to Thrive in Corporate America, a guide inspired by the lessons she learned and now shares to empower others.IG: ebony.russ_ Shop Ebony's book: Tea, Tactics, & Tenacity: 10 Tips To Thrive In Corporate America
AI Fundamentals Without the Hype
2026/07/13
Artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere. One day it's being hailed as the future of work. The next day it's being blamed for taking jobs, replacing workers, and changing entire industries overnight. So what should professionals actually believe? In this conversation, Leah C. Murphy and Erica Castro-Morrison cut through the noise and break AI down into practical, real-world terms. From common misconceptions and workplace expectations to prompting, security, and productivity, they explore how professionals can use AI with confidence instead of fear. 💎 Gems from This Episode 💎 Why AI is becoming an essential workplace skill 💎 How better prompting leads to better AI results 💎 What professionals can do now to confidently use AI in their careers ✨ Get on the list and learn more about the upcoming AI Workshop:⁠⁠Career Gems for the Journey AI Workshop⁠⁠ Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected: 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you!   💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems. About Our Guest Erica Castro-Morrison is a cybersecurity professional, AI solutions strategist, and founder of STEM Roots Collective. With a background spanning computer-aided design, computer science, information assurance, and cybersecurity, she brings a practical approach to helping organizations and entrepreneurs leverage technology more effectively. Drawing on her experience supporting government and enterprise environments, Erica specializes in cybersecurity, risk management, process automation, and workforce development. Through STEM Roots Collective, she helps businesses implement AI tools and technology solutions that improve efficiency, streamline operations, and support sustainable growth.
The Human Skills AI Can't Replace
2026/06/22
As AI continues to reshape the workplace, many professionals are wondering what skills will remain valuable. In this episode, Leah C. Murphy explores the human-centered skills that AI cannot replace and why emotional intelligence, leadership, adaptability, and relationship-building remain critical for career success. She also shares encouragement for professionals navigating today's challenging job market and discusses how to balance AI upskilling with continued personal and professional growth.  💎 Gems from This Episode 💎 Why emotional intelligence is still a competitive advantage 💎 The difference between competing with AI and working alongside it 💎 Human skills that organizations continue to value most 💎 How to stay relevant in a changing job market 💎 Why your professional value extends beyond technical skills The future belongs to professionals who combine AI capabilities with strong human skills like leadership, communication, critical thinking, and relationship-building. ✨ Get on the list and learn more about the upcoming AI Workshop:⁠Career Gems for the Journey AI Workshop⁠ Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected: 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you!   💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems.
Stop Using AI Like Google: Why You’re Still Overworked
2026/06/01
In this episode of the Career Gems for the Journey podcast, Leah C. Murphy, CEO of Career Gems for the Journey, breaks down one of the biggest mistakes professionals are making with artificial intelligence… using it like a search engine instead of a strategic tool.  Leah dives into the growing pressure around AI adoption, the fear of being left behind, and the risks of blindly trusting every AI trend or headline online. She also shares why professionals still have time to upskill, why companies are still figuring AI out themselves, and how to use AI in a more intentional and secure way both personally and professionally.  💎 Gems from This Episode💎 Why using AI like Google is limiting your growth💎 The dangers of sharing sensitive information with AI platforms💎 Why companies are still figuring out their AI strategies💎 How AI and human critical thinking will work together in the future workplace Interested in learning how to use AI more strategically in your career and workplace? ✨ Get on the list and learn more about the upcoming AI Workshop:Career Gems for the Journey AI Workshop Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected: 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you!   💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems.
Avoid Becoming Obsolete By Using AI At Work
2026/05/18
In this episode of the Career Gems for the Journey podcast, Leah C. Murphy, CEO of Career Gems for the Journey, dives into one of the biggest conversations happening in today’s workplace… artificial intelligence. From fears around job security to questions about productivity and workplace expectations, Leah breaks down what professionals really need to know about AI, workplace evolution, and staying competitive in their careers.  Leah shares why AI is changing the way work gets done, how expectations are shifting inside organizations, and why professionals still have time to upskill before companies fully optimize AI integration across the workplace.  💎 Gems from This Episode💎 Why AI is changing expectations at work, not just jobs💎 How professionals can stay relevant by strategically upskilling💎 Why many employees feel AI is increasing workloads instead of reducing them💎 The importance of combining human expertise with AI tools Interested in learning how to use AI more strategically in your career and workplace? ✨ Get on the list and learn more about the upcoming AI Workshop Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected: 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you!   💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems.
How to Fail Forward and Still Win Featuring Priscilla Loomis
2026/04/27
Failure is something so many of us try to avoid, hide, or push past quickly—but what if it’s actually the thing that shapes us the most? In this episode of the Career Gems for the Journey podcast, Leah C. Murphy CEO of Career Gems for the Journey, sits down with Priscilla Loomis, Olympic athlete, entrepreneur, and speaker, to talk about resilience, perseverance, and what it really looks like to fail forward. Priscilla shares her journey of chasing Olympic dreams, facing setbacks, and continuing to show up even when the outcome wasn’t guaranteed. This conversation is a powerful reminder that success is not a straight path and that growth often comes from the moments that challenge us the most. Together, they explore how to reframe failure, build confidence through adversity, and keep moving forward with purpose even when things don’t go as planned.💎 Gems from This Episode 💎 What it really means to “fail forward” in your career and life💎 How to stay committed to your goals when the path gets hard💎 The mindset shifts needed to move through setbacks with confidence💎 Why resilience is one of the most important skills you can build💎 How to redefine success on your own termsMake Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected: 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you!   💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems. About Our Guest Priscilla Loomis is an Olympian, entrepreneur, media host, and advocate known for blending elite performance with purpose-driven leadership. A 3x Hall of Fame inductee and nationally recognized athlete, she leverages her platform to empower women, support students and families, and amplify untold stories in sports and beyond. Whether on air, on stage, or in the community, Priscilla leads with excellence, impact, and unapologetic confidence.🎥 Be sure to check out Respect The Audacity—her bold digital streaming series highlighting powerful stories of women who are setting the standard and shifting the culture. Available on Apple TV, Fire TV, Xbox, and RokuInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/priscilla_frederick/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skylar.e.lee.214/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/priscilla-loomis-oly Website: https://priscillaloomis.com/
The Truth About AI And Your Career Featuring Farron Rucker
2026/04/06
AI is everywhere right now. From workplace conversations to company strategy meetings, it seems like everyone is talking about artificial intelligence. But what does it actually mean for your career? In this episode of the Career Gems for the Journey podcast, Leah C. Murphy sits down with Farron Rucker, CTO and co-founder of Syntax Data, to break down the reality of AI in a way that is clear, practical, and approachable. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence really works, why so many people feel anxious about falling behind, and what professionals can do to stay curious instead of overwhelmed. Farron explains the difference between data analytics and AI, shares real examples of how AI already shows up in everyday tools, and offers guidance on how individuals and organizations can begin using these technologies thoughtfully and responsibly. This conversation moves beyond the hype to focus on what truly matters: understanding the role of human decision-making, recognizing the ethical considerations surrounding AI, and learning how to use these tools as a resource rather than something to fear. In this episode: 💎 What artificial intelligence actually is and how it differs from data analytics 💎 Why AI has been around for decades and why it feels new right now 💎 The biggest misconceptions people have about AI in the workplace 💎 How professionals can start experimenting with AI without putting sensitive data at risk 💎 Why curiosity and critical thinking are still essential in an AI-driven world 💎 The ethical considerations and bias challenges that exist within AI systems Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected: 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you!   💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems. About Our Guest Farron Rucker is the CTO and Co‑Founder of Syntex [data], an AI enablement company focused on accelerating insights, reducing costs, and driving innovation for healthcare and life sciences organizations. He is a seasoned data engineer and technology leader with more than a decade of experience delivering AI and data solutions across healthcare, life sciences, the Department of Defense, and large enterprises, and is a past recipient of the Black Engineer of the Year Award.
Mental Health in Workplace Excellence Featuring Tanya Ladipo
2026/03/16
Perimenopause is not the only topic we avoid talking about at work. Mental health in the workplace is another conversation that many organizations still struggle to address openly. In this episode of the Career Gems for the Journey podcast, Leah C. Murphy sits down with Tonya Ladipo, licensed clinical social worker and workplace mental health expert, to talk about what it really takes to create psychologically safe workplaces where people can thrive. This conversation offers practical insight for leaders, teams, and professionals who want to build workplaces where people feel supported, respected, and empowered to bring their full selves to work. In this episode:💎 What psychological safety actually means in the workplace💎 How negative thinking patterns can unintentionally harm team dynamics💎 The role leaders play in shaping emotionally healthy work environments💎 Why accountability and communication are critical for workplace wellbeing💎 How organizations can begin building cultures that support both performance and mental health Tonya is also a returning speaker at the 2nd Annual Career and Care Summit, where she will share deeper insights on building mentally healthy workplaces and supporting employee wellbeing. Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected: 🎟️ Secure your spot at the 2nd Annual Career & Care Summit!✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Your Ticket Today!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you!   💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems. About Our Guest Tonya Ladipo is the Founder and CEO of The Ladipo Group, a leadership development and organizational consulting firm that helps leaders navigate hard conversations and change with courage, kindness, and clarity. With more than 25 years of experience, she is a nationally sought-after speaker specializing in emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and workplace wellness, known for making complex topics practical and actionable. Her work has been featured in major national outlets, trusted by organizations like Google and the University of Pennsylvania, and recognized with honors including being a two-time Titan 100 awardee.
You Are Before The World Book Tour Featuring Tara Jaye Frank
2026/03/02
What happens when high-performing women wake up and realize that doing everything “right” still doesn’t guarantee the outcome they hoped for? In this special Career & Care Summit preview episode, Leah C. Murphy sits down with leadership strategist, equity advocate, and bestselling author Tara Jaye Frank for an unfiltered conversation about ambition, exhaustion, identity, and what it really means to lead without losing yourself. Together, they explore the tension so many mid-career women feel, especially those navigating caregiving, leadership, and personal reinvention all at once. Tara shares the heart behind her newest book, You Are Before the World, and why redefining success is not a luxury but a necessity in today’s climate. In this conversation, you’ll hear about:💎 Why hustle culture and “twice as good” conditioning can quietly undo us💎 The emotional weight of always being the fixer💎 Why reflection, not just experience, fuels growth💎 The power of rewriting your narrative in real time💎 What it means to choose yourself without abandoning your calling Tara opens up about writing You Are Before the World in the wake of the 2024 election, and how the book serves as both a reckoning and a roadmap for high-achieving women who are tired of pouring from an empty cup. This conversation is especially meaningful because Tara Jaye Frank will be joining us live as a featured speaker at the upcoming Career & Care Summit. If this episode resonated with you, imagine what it will be like to experience this dialogue in person. 📚 You Are Before the World  is available wherever books are sold. And for those attending the Career & Care Summit, a copy of Tara’s book will be included with your registration, thanks to our generous sponsors. Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected: 🎟️ Secure your spot at the 2nd Annual Career & Care Summit!✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Your Ticket Today!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you!   💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems. About Our Guest Tara Jaye Frank is a leadership strategist, equity advocate, and founder and CEO of The Waymakers Change Group, where she advises Fortune 500 companies and senior leaders on human-centered leadership, equity, and belonging. A former executive and Hallmark greeting card writer, she has held senior roles across creative, multicultural strategy, and business innovation, and spent a decade as creative partner to Dr. Maya Angelou. Tara is the award-winning author of The Waymakers, a 2025 LinkedIn Top Voice, and brings soulful clarity to leaders ready to create lasting change without losing themselves.
Understanding Perimenopause: What No One Told You
2026/02/16
Why is perimenopause still so taboo? Too many women are navigating this major life shift in silence, without the knowledge or support they deserve. In this episode, Leah C. Murphy gets real about a topic rarely discussed out loud. She shares what she's learned through her own experience and research, pulling back the curtain on the physical, emotional, and professional challenges that often go unspoken. With vulnerability and strength, Leah unpacks how perimenopause can impact everything from your mindset to your career, and why it's critical to create space for these conversations—especially in communities where health topics are often kept quiet. This episode is for anyone who has felt dismissed, unprepared, or unsupported in their journey. You’re not alone, and you deserve clarity and care. This is exactly the kind of honest, powerful dialogue we’ll be diving into at the 2nd Annual Career and Care Summit. If this conversation resonates with you, make sure you’ve got your tickets—we’re creating space for real stories, real solutions, and real support. You don’t want to miss it. Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected: 🎟️ Secure your spot at the 2nd Annual Career & Care Summit!✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Your Ticket Today!!⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you!   💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems.

Podcast reviews

Read Career Gems For The Journey podcast reviews


4.9 out of 5
54 reviews
★★★★★
KHalu86 2026/06/08
Inquisitive conversation
I had the pleasure of being a guest and Leah was inquisitive and engaging. Her dedication to driving actionable value to her audience is excellent.
★★★★★
Tashia.M 2025/07/26
Authentic Dialogue That Honors Both Career and Calling
I had the absolute pleasure of being a guest on Career Gems for the Journey with Leah and the experience was nothing short of empowering. Leah facilit...
★★★★★
BigHomie31 2021/02/02
The amount of great is outstanding
I am over the roof for this podcast you guys drop great gems and I am your number one fan for real this is a great podcast and I would recommend it t...
★★★★★
keamegordon 2020/12/27
Motivational, inspirational, and it’s nothing like going through the journey.🙏🏽🙏🏽
Motivational, inspirational, and it’s nothing like going through the journey.🙏🏽🙏🏽
★★★★★
1freehand 2020/12/13
I love your podcast
I love you guys podcast you talk about things we need to hear you guys are so enthusiastic about what you talk about and it brings joy to me I will ke...
★★★★★
Shenita S. 2020/12/11
Quick Wins as an entrepreneur
Excellent advice that is both valuable and easy to implement into my daily routine. I truly appreciate hearing you ladies sharing the fruits of your s...
★★★★★
DrKayB 2020/10/06
Dealing with “Karen”
Loved this episode in particular. You were unafraid to walk away bc you knew the value of YOU! This only means God has something even greater! Leah, l...
★★★★★
Ladycam81 2020/10/04
Speak sista
Ama- the Karen episode touched my soul. So proud of you for speaking up for yourself in that manner. I think Karen’s expect us to just take what we ca...
★★★★★
Tec57 2020/07/01
Supporting black men in this time is so necessary
This podcast gives diamonds to those who are in search for fruitful black future. Thank you for supporting the black man and identifying the continue ...
★★★★★
iNDie005 2020/06/30
Listening and loving!
I love the chemistry of the hosts. I can tell they’re real friends and I appreciate their diverse backgrounds which make these conversations well roun...
check all reviews on apple podcasts

Podcast sponsorship advertising

Start advertising on Career Gems For The Journey relevant audience podcasts


What do you want to promote?