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Is Your Career in a Holding Pattern? Strategies to Break Free (with Julia Rock)

November 25, 2025 • 'Tine Zekis • Season 2 • Episode 26

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In this episode of Getting Black Women Paid, host ’Tine sits down with leadership consultant Julia Rock to unpack what it really means to feel stuck in your career and, more importantly, how to move forward with confidence. Julia brings clarity to why so many Black women find themselves in holding patterns at work and offers practical steps for breaking free.

This conversation dives deep into building confidence, recognizing your true worth, and developing strategies to negotiate and pivot without fear. It’s not just about finding a new job—it’s about reclaiming your power, shifting your mindset, and creating the career you deserve. If you’ve been feeling stagnant, overlooked, or underpaid, this episode offers the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for.

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Website: https://rockcareer.com/
Email: julia@rockcareer.com

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