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Real talk for women in leadership—delivered every other Thursday. Short, story-driven notes on confidence, visibility, hard conversations, and building a career you actually want. Expect practical tools, honest takes, and the occasional “wait… I needed that” moment.
At the start of my career, I was a hustler. (Of course... I still am, 25 years later)! I was constantly going above and beyond, raising my hand, taking on more, contributing, adding value. And for a while, that seemed to work. I got promotions. I got pay increases. It felt like effort and results were lining up. Until they weren’t. At one point, my responsibilities kept growing, but the recognition stopped. No title change. No meaningful pay increase. Just... crickets. Meanwhile, new people...
We’re turning up the volume! Loud & Lifted is now launching a monthly, in-person circle for real support, practical strategy, and forward momentum. Leading is heavy, and women are often carrying the job and the emotional labor without enough support. This is your monthly reset: perspective, strategy, and encouragement with women who get it. You’ll leave every meeting with one clear action, and a circle of peers who help you follow through. What You'll Get A small, trusted group of women...
Issue #4 Welcome to 2026. We’re done pretending this is fixed. We’ve all heard of the glass ceiling — that invisible barrier that keeps women from getting promoted to the top. But what if the bigger issue isn’t above us…it’s all around us? Dr. Amy Diehl calls them glass walls. Picture it: unlike the “glass ceiling” that blocks upward movement, glass walls are those invisible barriers in every direction we turn — quietly blocking access to roles, relationships, and influence. And if you’re...