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EP 2: I Took a 50% Pay Cut to Live Life with Intention and Purpose, with Yvette Simpson

Release Date: 03/13/2023

What I've Learned About Overcoming Self Doubt

Confidence Is Cash

Discover proven strategies to overcome self-doubt and cultivate unwavering confidence in yourself. Learn why you may feel like an imposter at work and gain practical tips on banishing insecurity for good. Discover if self-doubt is holding you back in your career, take the free quiz: JOIN Gerrie's community of 11,000+ on LINKEDIN ABOUT: Gerrie Dozier is an experienced engineering leader, career coach and speaker. She helps corporate professionals find career fulfillment, earn as much as possible at work and to create multiple streams of income on the journey to financial independence.

How To Have The Best Year Of Your Life & Career | 5 Behaviors to Eliminate

Confidence Is Cash

In this episode, Gerrie discusses the five behaviors that may be stopping you from making 2024 your best year ever in terms of your career and your money. All five behaviors provide a glimpse into how confident you and thus how likely you are to take action towards you goals. Gerrie provides real-life examples for each of these behaviors and offers actionable steps to eliminate them. By addressing these obstacles, you can make 2024 your year of career and financial success.

I Quit Social Media & Career Coaching (part 2) [EP 16]

Confidence Is Cash

In this transformative episode, join me, as I unravel the pivotal moments that led to a profound shift in my career coaching journey. From untangling the complexities of coaching results to uncovering the root issues hindering career success, each revelation marks a step towards a decision to start over. Episode Highlights: Why Career Coaching Wasn't Working: Breaking down the pros and cons of the career coaching business model. Building a Brand vs Building a Business: Exploring which strategy is more sustainable and profitable. The Importance of Confidence: Defining confidence building...

I quit social media & career coaching (part 1) [EP 15]

Confidence Is Cash

Today’s episode is an intimate exploration of life's twists, from a social media detox to navigating financial storms. Discover the power of reclaiming one's path, reflecting on personal struggles, and the transformative journey of reinvention. Episode Highlights: Social Media Detox: Gerrie's bold decision to quit social media for six months. Path Reclamation: The introspective journey beyond LinkedIn to find personal clarity. Financial Challenges: Navigating real estate struggles and the pivot back to corporate stability. Reflections & Slowdown: Gerrie's personal reflections on...

EP 14: I Leveled Up In My Tech Career By Ignoring Conventional Career Advice, with Teleesa Payne Mason

Confidence Is Cash

There is an abundance of knowledge on building an impressive corporate career, making the well-trodden path alluring. However, the most fulfilling journeys are the ones we carve out and champion for ourselves. Joining us today is Teleesa Payne, a career and leadership coach, and a delightful LinkedIn content creator. Her passion lies in empowering women to establish themselves as leaders, enabling them to secure promotions and increase their earning potential. She discovered the key to her remarkable corporate career after she let go of the conventional, predetermined path and...

EP 13: Asking for Forgiveness Instead of Permission Paved Way for My Dream Entertainment Brand, with Tonya Hawley

Confidence Is Cash

Fear is inevitable. All the more reason why you should push past your fear and grasp the unparalleled opportunities the world has for you! Joining us today is Tonya Hawley, a highly accomplished publicist, entertainment consultant, and avid music enthusiast. She is the brilliant mind behind KAMDI Konversations, an online virtual entertainment show that operates under the esteemed KAMDI Group. Through her show, Tonya not only interviews music legends but also provides a platform for emerging artists to shine. Tonya's influence extends far beyond the virtual realm. She has been...

EP 12: I Manifested a Career With Purpose, Flexibility and Growth, with Tanasha Dalton

Confidence Is Cash

In today's episode, I'm joined by Tanasha Dalton, an empowerment coach, keynote speaker, and mother of two children. Tanasha's decision to explore her passions and pursue something that doesn't feel like mere work has resulted in a profound global influence. She is the visionary behind WHOA (Women Helping One Another), a vibrant community of women dedicated to encouragement and empowerment, all enthusiastic about witnessing the triumph of fellow women - and you might be the next success story! Tune in to learn more. In a nutshell, Tanasha and I speak about: Why you need...

EP 11: I Turned Layoff Lemons into Lemonade & Doubled Salary, with Ulyssia Dennis

Confidence Is Cash

Opportunities must be seized when they arise, including the unexpected opportunity of a layoff. While we often envision a linear career trajectory, being laid off can be the bridge to a better version of yourself, your dream career, and a well-deserved salary. Joining us today is Ulyssia Dennis, an Early Career Recruiting Strategist and Associate Director of Engineering and Career Services at the University of Illinois. Ulyssia's inspiring journey showcases how she reinvented herself multiple times after experiencing a layoff, discovering her true passion, doubling her salary, and...

EP 10. I Pivoted Into Tech By Shooting My Shot at Jobs I Wasn’t Qualified For, with Jermaine Murray

Confidence Is Cash

What would be your next step if you walked perfectly poised through the door of a company, handed over your 6-page resume only for the receptionist to term your strategy as that of the 70' s (which is true), and verbally mark your resume? Nicknamed “The Jobfather,” our guest today is Jermaine Murray, a recruiter and career coach who is on a mission to help Black people get tech jobs and excel in them. He is the founder of a Toronto-based consulting firm, JupiterHR, where he provides interview prep and career consulting services to his clients. Tune in as Jermaine shows...

EP 9: I Stopped Looking for Acceptance and Finally Broke Out of the Career Stagnation Cycle, with Janelle Jordan

Confidence Is Cash

It’s amazing how much your career defines you and your life. And many never realize this until it ends. In today's episode, I am joined by Janelle Jordan, an author, speaker, mentor, and a doctor of Business with a focus on leadership. She's the founder of E.G.O Leadership Consultants, which strives to bring transparency and authenticity within leadership. Janelle stepped away from her career to focus on her own stuff then later got back into the corporate world on her terms. Tune in to gain a wealth of gems from her amazing journey! Tune in as Janelle and I speak...

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There's so much joy in waking up every day knowing that you're putting your head, your heart, and your mind to work that not only brings you joy, but that makes a difference in a way that only you can. The fulfillment that comes with this is unmatched.

In today's episode, I have a chat with the queen of invention, Yvette Simpson. Yvette’s passion is helping people use their power to change the world in small and large ways. She's an attorney, a licensed Realtor, a political commentator and strategist, and the former CEO of Democracy for America. And on top of all that, Yvette ran for mayor in Cincinnati, Ohio. Consider this episode a wake-up call to start living with intention and purpose if you haven’t been doing so.

Tune in as Yvette and I chat about: