In Her Words
In Her Words is a podcast for women navigating life’s turning points—with clarity, heart, and a little bit of mess. Hosted by Roberta Dombrowski, each episode features honest reflections and grounded conversations about career shifts, motherhood, identity, and ambition. Whether you're stepping into a new role at work, preparing for a baby, or just figuring out what’s next, this show offers a place to feel seen, supported, and inspired. You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin—just start here.
Episodes
28 episodes
Ep 27 | The Entrepreneurs Mindset with Pame Barba
What does it really look like to grow up inside a business, and then go on to build several of your own? In this episode of In Her Words, I sit down with Pame Barba, facilitator, strategist, and leadership coach, to trace her winding path from ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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34:10
Ep 26 | What I Heard: The State of Work for Women in Tech with Roberta Dombrowski
Over the last two months, I've been doing research with women in tech — and what I found is bigger than my own work with Learn Mindfully. It's a reflection of the moment we're all living in right now.In this solo episode, I'm sharing the...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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10:59
Ep 25 | Unlocking Creativity with Victoria Montgomery
In this episode, I sit down with Victoria Montgomery, transition coach and founder of Voice Nerve Motion LLC, to explore her journey from corporate burnout to entrepreneurship. Victoria shares how a growing disconnect from her creative roots an...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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38:59
Ep 24 | The Power of Your Story with Alaina Shearer
In this episode, I sit down with Alaina Shearer, branding expert, storyteller, and founder of Good Is Now, for a conversation about voice, courage, and what it means to take a stand in your work. Alaina shares how storytelling has shaped her li...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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33:26
Ep 23 | Redefining Success with Roberta Dombrowski
In this solo episode, I explore a theme that’s been surfacing again and again in my client conversations: how we define success—and how that definition may need to evolve. Many of us fell into our careers through timing, practicality, or opport...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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8:59
Ep 22| Navigating the Magic Dark with Kitty Gonzalez
In this episode, I sit down with Kitty Gonzalez—coach, yoga teacher, and former L’Oréal marketer—for a grounded conversation about career pivots, identity, and the courage it takes to choose community and alignment over the “shoulds.” Kitty sha...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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39:14
Ep 21 | Getting to know your host with Roberta Dombrowski and Amy Santee
In this episode, Amy Santee returns to the podcast, only this time, she’s in the interviewer seat as we flip the script and share more of my story. We talk through my winding career path (from biomedical photography to instructional de...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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48:50
Ep 20 | The Hidden Cost of High Achievement with Dr. Alessandra Wall
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Alessandra Wall, psychologist, author, and CEO of Noteworthy for a candid conversation about evolution, ambition, and what it actually takes to build a life that can hold your success. Dr. Wall shares her pa...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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41:31
Ep 19 | Navigating the Strong Woman Archetype with Christian Sismone
In this episode, I sit down with Christian Simone, feminine strategist, project manager, podcast host, and Master of Social Work student, for a grounded conversation about ambition, softness, and what it really means to be “the strong one.” Chr...
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36:10
Ep 18 | Exploring your relationship to work with Roberta Dombrowski
In this solo episode, I open season two of In Her Words by reflecting on the growing sense of disappointment and disillusionment many of us are experiencing at work. With layoffs continuing to rise, particularly impacting women, I expl...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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8:58
Ep 17 | A Brief Intermission
This short intermission recording features host, Roberta Dombrowski, sharing a candid update on what to expect from season 2 of In Her Words.Connect with Roberta on LinkedIn
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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Ep 16 | Making Things That Matter with Vivianne Castillo
In this episode, I meet with Vivianne Castillo, a multidisciplinary creative, organizational culture strategist, and founder of Choose Courage, Inc. for a powerful conversation about chaos, creativity, and what it means to make things that matt...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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44:34
Ep 15 | Living in Abundance with Amanda Henry
In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Henry—workshop facilitator, personal finance educator, pageant titleholder, and founder of Living in the Abundance—for a powerful conversation about money, identity, and navigating life as a first-generat...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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46:18
Ep 14 | The Adoption Journey with Madeline Smith
In this episode, I sit down with Madeline E. Smith, a UX researcher, creative mind, and new parent by adoption, for a grounded conversation about building a family intentionally while navigating the realities of career, caregiving, and th...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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Ep 13 | Empowering Accessibility with Maigen Thomas
In this episode, I sit down with Maigen Thomas, Founder of Level 11 Technology, accessibility consultant, and neurodivergent advocate for a wide-ranging conversation about entrepreneurship, digital inclusion, and designing spaces where everyone...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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43:27
Ep 12 | Intergenerational Healing with Anna Vecchi
In this episode, I sit down with Anna Vecchi—a first-generation Chinese Italian American graphic designer—for a deeply honest conversation about identity, generational trauma, and learning to define yourself on your own terms. Anna shares how g...
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Episode 12
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46:53
Ep 11 | Embracing Your Multi-Passionate Self with Kimberly Murray
This week, I sit down with psychologist, certified coach, speaker, and creative, Dr. Kimberly Murray, to explore what it means to live and lead as a multi-passionate person. Kimberly shares her journey of integrating multiple roles: scientist, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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Ep 10 | Expressing Joy with Kenna Lindsay
In this episode, I sit down with Kenna Lindsay—interdisciplinary artist, producer, and creative technologist—for a vibrant conversation about creative evolution, clowning, and protecting what matters most. Kenna has moved through photography, c...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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34:39
Ep 9 | Heart Led Ambition with Liza Kindred
In this episode, I sit down with Liza Kindred—writer, spiritual teacher, and author of F This Meditation—for a spacious, honest conversation about ambition, healing, and reclaiming our stories. Liza shares how she walked away from hust...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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46:57
Ep 8 | Navigating Career Transitions with Sahar Chung
In this episode, I sit down with Sahar Chung—Director of Product Strategy at Multiplayer—for a thoughtful conversation about evolving leadership, redefining research, and navigating growth in fast-paced environments. With a background in UX, vi...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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42:04
Ep 7 | From Diagnosis to Advocacy with Brandie Smith
In this episode, I sit down with Brandie Smith—senior UX researcher at 5Tran, mother, and young breast cancer survivor—for a deeply personal conversation about navigating identity through unexpected life transitions. Brandie brings vulnerabilit...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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43:04
Ep 6 | Seasons of Creativity with Lia Fetterhoff
In this episode, I sit down with Lia Fetterhoff—Director of Product Design and Research at Pathstream, creativity coach, and founder of Swishy—for an expansive conversation about creativity, identity, and honoring personal growth across seasons...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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50:00
Ep 5 | Values at Work with Amy Santee
In this episode, I sit down with Amy Santee—career strategist, coach, and former UX researcher—for a rich conversation about values, work, and designing a career on your own terms. Amy brings her background in anthropology, coaching, and UX to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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41:25
Ep 4 | Healing Workplace Trauma with Alla Weinberg
In this episode, I sit down with Alla Weinberg, CEO of Spoken Wheel and author of A Culture of Safety, to unpack how relational trauma shows up at work. We explore the difference between calling workplaces "toxic" and naming them for w...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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39:12
Ep 3 | The Wonder of Motherhood with Jen Bokoff
In this episode of In Her Words, I sat down with Jen Bokoff—activator, connector, strategist, and currently Director of Development at the Disability Rights Fund. Jen brings a grounded and joyful perspective to her work in philanthropy...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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