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Sweet but Fearless Podcast

Mary Sullivan, Cooper Alexander, Gale Northrop

Step into the world of the Sweet but Fearless podcast, your go-to weekly destination for exploring the challenges confronted by women leaders on the frontlines. With a blend of engaging interviews featuring accomplished women leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts along with solo episodes, you"ll gain insight and actionable advice to guide you on your fearless career journey.

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36:34

Embracing a Career Pivot as a Second-Act Entrepreneur...

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2023/05/22

In this episode, Sweet but Fearless co-founder Mary Sullivan talks with Nicole C. Carson, Owner of 2nd Story Wealth Planners about her career journey and the importance of staying focused, understanding your “why,” and sharing your career aspirations with others as you progress in your career. Listeners are treated to an honest and frank discussion about Nicole’s motivation behind starting 2nd Story Wealth and sharing what she believes to be the top three skills to thrive as an entrepreneur. She

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24:05

Play Offense With Your Career To Win Big

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2023/05/15

In this episode, Sweet but Fearless, co-founders Mary Sullivan and Cooper Alexander talk about the need to play offense in your career and provide strategizes on how to cultivate a mindset that prepares you to take control and accelerate your career. With an evolving workplace, waiting for opportunities to come your way can place you (and your career) in a defensive position, giving others control over your career trajectory. Resources mentioned in the podcast“How to Start Playing Offense, Not

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29:11

Power Play: Unveiling Power Dynamics at Work

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2023/05/08

In this episode of Sweet but Fearless, co-founders Mary Sullivan and Cooper Alexander talk about the three power structures at work: Position, Relationship, and Expert power. When thinking of “power” at work, the most traditional one most immediately think of is Position power, the power that arises from one’s formal authority and control within an origination. Relationship power, on the other hand, stems from the trust and influence one cultivates with colleagues, while Expert power derives from

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31:19

Why You Need a Personal Board of Directors with...

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2023/05/01

In this episode of Sweet but Fearless, co-founder Mary Sullivan talks with Nicholle Taylor, co-founder and General Partner with Aponi Advisors, to explore three important career topics. Firstly, they discuss the crucial role of transferable skills when pivoting in your career, emphasizing the importance of being curious and continuously learning new skills. Secondly, Nicole explains how creating a personal board of directors can help professionals prioritize and make strategic decisions when

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28:10

What's Your Personal Brand?

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2023/04/24

In this episode of Sweet but Fearless, co-founders Mary Sullivan and Cooper Alexander delve into the significance of having a personal brand offering a simple, yet effective way to create a personal brand statement. They highlight that personal branding serves as a calling card and involves intentionally crafting and managing one's distinct image and reputation. The conversation revolves around the importance of creating a narrative within one's personal brand and how perceptions of personal

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26:47

How Successful Women Sustain Career Momentum with...

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2023/04/17

In this episode, Sweet but Fearless co-founders Mary Sullivan and Cooper Alexander delve into a Harvard Business Review article that highlights the essential qualities successful women leaders exhibit to main their career progression. Mary and Cooper elaborate on these seven traits, including a determined mindset, the ability to adapt, and recasting your success and reputation, and offer helpful tips and strategies to help you maintain your momentum. Join in to gain a deeper understating of these

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13:32

It's All About Confidence with Sweet but Fearless...

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2023/04/10

In this episode, Sweet but Fearless co-founder Mary Sullivan shares her insights and experiences on building and leveraging confidence. She offers practical tips for listeners to implement in their daily lives, emphasizing the importance of being a lifelong learner, seeking feedback, and embracing curiosity. She also highlights the crucial role of self-care in boosting confidence and mental well-being. As an advocate for allyship, Mary also touches on how we can support and uplift those around us.

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28:36

Always be Learning with Cooper Alexander and Mary...

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2023/04/03

In this episode, Cooper Alexander and Mary Sullivan delve into the topic of continuous learning and explore the seven key benefits it offers. From remaining relevant in an ever-changing world to boosting visibility and increasing confidence, we discuss how continuous learning can help individuals and organizations stay ahead of the curve. Whether you’re looking to upskill or seeking to develop your team, this podcast offers valuable insights into the power of continuous learning. What to Listen

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16:50

Interviewing Perspectives From Both Sides of the...

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2023/03/28

In this episode, we talk with David Sullivan and Christopher Sullivan, who provide their tips and techniques from both sides of the interviewing table. David, Executive Director Emeritus of the non-profit ArtsTech, provides his insight into what interviewers are looking for from candidates during the job interview. Christopher Sullivan, Financial Advisor at Merrill Edge, shares his interviewing experience and the challenges he faced. Remember, either as the interviewer or interviewee, do your

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24:05

When Your Passion and Career Come Together with...

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2023/03/20

In this episode, we talk with Vernae’ R. Pippen, Associate Director, D-SNP Product/SDoH/Health Equity, where she shares with us her mother’s wisdom and how she partnered her passion and desire to serve her community into a career in the Healthcare industry, specifically health equality. As a mom of three, she’s learned to create a balanced life while taking on new challenges in her career and in her life. Vernae’ is a tenured and experienced professional with proven success as a social change

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29:40

3 Ways to Choose the Right Career with Emily Zhao,...

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2023/03/13

In this episode, we talk with Emily Zhao, Senior ESG Index Manager with S&P Global about seeking out new experiences and opportunities as you build and elevate your career. As in her career, being curious has helped her expand her comfort level and be more deliberate when evaluating her next career move. Feeling like you’re in a career rut? Emily shares actionable items you can take to isolate what it is and understand your next move. What to Listen ForWhy a career in Economics? - 2:30 Oxford

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25:35

Entrepreneurial State of Mind with Ann Chikahisa,...

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2023/03/06

In this episode, we talk with successful entrepreneur and jewelry designer Ann Chikahisa. She shares her entrepreneurial journey, discussing her challenges and lessons she learned along the way. She emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with professionals whose experience can be helpful as you grow your business and continually pushing yourself to grow and evolve as a business owner. What to Listen ForCorporate Life - 2:45 Transitional point to entrepreneurship - 5:20 Chikahisa Studio

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32:24

Learning With the 3 T's with Dr. Siabhan...

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2023/02/28

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Siabhan May-Washington, President at St. Teresa’s Academy, and Dr. Joan Caulfield, CEO and President of The Brain, Inc, as they talk about the strategies behind the 3 T’s: Thinking, Technology, and Teaming. Their book, Optimizing Learning: Thinking Skills, Technology, Teaming, looks to help not only teachers and students in thinking more critically but anyone looking to learn and grow. By understanding how to implement goals and strategies, you can create an

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28:02

128: Courage in Bouncing Foward with Danielle Alcide,...

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2023/02/20

In this episode, we talk with Danielle Alcide, CFP and Director of Financial Planning at Range. Danielle shares with us how her career path chose her, career sidesteps, and learning to advocate for herself. In building her career, Danielle transformed career obstacles into career opportunities by bouncing forward in focusing on her goals. What to Listen ForMy career path choose me - 2:43 Career sidesteps - 5:45 Moving into a Fintech career - 9:50 Skill building - 11:40 Advocate for yourself -

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30:07

Professional Perseverance with Justice Horn. Leader....

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2023/02/13

In this episode, we talk with Justice Horn, a community leader, policy advocate, and social justice activist. As a community advisor to the White House office of public engagements’ black stakeholder group, vice chair of the Kansas City LGBTQ+ commission, and board director of the Jackson County Children’s Services Fund Board, Justice understands the importance of building a strong community. He shares with us personal stories about professional setbacks he faced and how perseverance led to

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34:47

Be Fearless in Your Career with Kamila Elliott,...

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2023/02/06

In this episode, we speak with Kamila Elliott, co-founder and CEO of Collective Wealth Partners. Kamila shares with us her career journey from bank teller to CEO of her own boutique advisory firm in Atlanta, GA. Kamila spent most of her professional career at Vanguard assisting ultra-high-net worth individuals before co-founding her boutique firm, Collective Wealth Partners, a majority woman-owned and all-black advisory firm dedicated to supporting the creation of wealth for Black and other

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27:14

Work/Life Balance in the Field of Nursing with...

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2023/01/30

In this episode, we speak with Jeanette LePique, a Nurse Anesthetist and healthcare advocate, about her non-linear journey into the nursing field and finding the perfect career. Jeanette shares with us real talk about her work/life balance and wisdom on how you should never overlook opportunities. What to Listen ForNon-linear journey to nursing - 2:25 Being a Traveling nurse - 5:55 Career as a Nurse Anesthetist - 9:45 Know your team! - 13:35 Work/Life balance - 15:15 Being an advocate - 17:20

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30:40

Advantages to Being an Introvert at Work with...

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2023/01/23

This week, we talk with Professional Coach and Speaker, Helene Cho about the many advantages to being an introvert at work. While most people consider introversion to be a disadvantage, introverts have a unique set of skills that make them invaluable in the work world. What to Listen ForIntroverts and Extraverts – 2:30 An Introverts Superpower – 3:20 “What else is new with you?” - 4:30 Understanding each other’s space – 8:30 What energizes your soul? - 12:15How to lead an introvert - 14:00

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33:35

Aligning your priorities with your career with Nwaka...

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2023/01/16

In this episode, we talk with Nwaka Isamah, Sr. Human Capital Consultant at Deloitte. Nwaka shares with us how family influenced her multi-layered career journey and her path to becoming a consultant and recognizing that working with an organization that aligned with her priorities was pivotal in her career decisions. If you’re looking to become a more inclusive and informed leader, Nwaka’s words of wisdom are for you, especially about making time for yourself and having fun. What to Listen

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32:12

Be In The Room with entrepreneur, marketing, and...

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2023/01/08

In this episode, we talk with Ryann Dowdy, Founder of Be in The Room, a supportive community to elevate the power of women leaders. Ryann shares her story, from climbing the corporate ladder to making her side hustle into a full-time career. As a marketing and sales professional, she understands that “sales” can be seen as a dirty word. But as an entrepreneur, being comfortable with sales and marketing can make a difference between success and failure. Ryann’s journey to becoming a successful

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