The Empowering Women Podcast
Interviews with successful career women from a variety of industries. We hope to empower women in their career aspirations, whether that's climbing a corporate ladder or becoming an entrepreneur.
The Empowering Women Podcast
Rise on Purpose with Kelly Mooney
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What if the biggest thing holding your career back...
...is waiting for someone else to choose you?
In this episode of the Empowering Women Podcast, Shannon sits down with leadership expert, former CEO, and Equipt Women founder Kelly Mooney, co-author of the newly released book UP!: The Playbook for Every Woman on the Rise.
But this conversation isn't just about career advancement.
It's about choosing yourself before someone else does. It's about letting go of perfection, building the courage to take the next step, and creating a career - and a life - with intention instead of waiting for opportunity to arrive.
Together, Shannon and Kelly explore why so many women hesitate to raise their hands, how to navigate workplaces that weren't always designed for them, the power of champions and sponsors, and why the smallest move today can change the trajectory of tomorrow.
Whether you're considering a new opportunity, feeling stuck where you are, or simply wondering what comes next, this episode is a reminder that you don't have to have the entire journey figured out.
Sometimes...
The most important move is simply deciding to move.
Watch on YouTube.
💬 Gems from Kelly:
"Why not me?"
“It never occurred to me that I was capable and qualified. That I should raise my hand.”
"You have to work with people whose values you respect. You are much happier and more fulfilled at work when you do.”
"Opportunities don't come to you when you're sitting comfortably in your comfort zone."
"Being a role model is important, but being perfect isn't."
"Make a move."
🔗 Episode Resources & Links:
🌐 Connect with Kelly
Website: https://equiptwomen.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pkmooney/
📚 Books and Resources
Kelly’s New Book: https://equiptwomen.com/upbook/
Subscribe to Kelly’s Newsletter: https://equiptwomen.com/get-equipt/
🏔️ Learn More
Equipt Women Programs https://equiptwomen.com/programs/
Equipt Essentials: Free Career and Life Tools https://equiptwomen.com/essentials/
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