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Strategic Insights & Career Growth: UnCeiling You by Dr. Natalie Luke
🌟 UnCeiling You Podcast: Strategic Insights & Career Growth for Ambitious, Purpose-Driven Professionals
The UnCeiling You Podcast is for ambitious professionals—especially those navigating bias, self-doubt, and barriers to leadership—who are ready to take bold action and grow their careers with confidence.
Each week, you’ll hear real stories, practical strategies, and actionable tools to help you:
âś… Build confidence and career clarity
âś… Expand your network with purpose
âś… Develop the tools and mindset to advance
✅ Create measurable results—whether it’s a promotion, leadership role, stronger network, personal brand, or side hustle
This podcast isn’t just about inspiration—it’s about strategic growth.
Join us for insightful interviews, resources, and direction that help you turn ambition into action.
New episodes drop every week.
Episodes
49 episodes
Start Building Power, Not Friendships
If you’ve ever wondered why your professional network feels supportive but not strategic, this episode will change the way you think about connection and influence.In this conversation, host Dr. Natalie Luke sits down with Liz ...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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32:59
Credentials Won’t Promote You — Here’s What Will
Degrees open doors—but they don’t guarantee promotions. Discover the real career currency no one told you about.Credentials matter, but they’re not the whole story. In this episode of UnCeiling You, I sit down with Brianne Ru...
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Season 4
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Episode 44
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26:27
The One Red Flag Every Boardroom Veteran Watches For
Every boardroom has unspoken rules — and one red flag that instantly signals trouble to seasoned leaders. In this members-only episode, global strategist and board advisor Kelly Slavitt reveals how to spot that red flag before it d...
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Board Leadership Decoded: How to Earn Your Seat at the Table
In this episode of the UnCeiling You podcast, Kelly Slavitt shares her journey of building strategic connections and navigating the complexities of leadership as a woman in a male-dominated field. She discusses the importance of relationships i...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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31:00
Why Compassion Beats Authority in Today’s Workplace
In this episode [EP 42] of the UnCeiling You podcast, Dr. Natalie Luke and Amy Quesenberry discuss the critical role of compassion in leadership and personal growth. They explore how compassion can combat burnout, foster connection, and drive b...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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37:20
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Reinvention at Any Age: Dean’s Journey to Alignment and Self-Belief
In this insider conversation, Dean shares how he thought the stage had passed him by—only to discover that stepping into the spotlight was a powerful new beginning. He opens up about the quiet belief he held onto even without external validatio...
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2:45
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Finding Your Voice: Regret, Repair, and the Power of “I Matter Too”
In this insider conversation, Elaine Lin Hering opens up about a moment of regret when she silenced a junior colleague by defaulting to the “company line” rather than truly listening. She later repaired the relationship by apologizing dir...
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3:26
Calling in Benevolence: Amy Quesenberry on Daily Compassion Practices
Amy Quesenberry reveals the self-compassion phrase that starts her mornings, the emotional signals that tell her she’s off balance, and how simple acts of kindness—like complimenting a smile—create authentic connections everywhere she goe...
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3:20
Rewiring Self-Doubt: How to Lead Without Burnout or Betrayal
In this episode of the UnCeiling You podcast, Natalie Luke, PhD and Abby Havermann explore the journey from self-betrayal to authenticity. Abby shares her transformative experience of spending a night in jail, which served as a wake-up call to ...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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32:02
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Networking and Leading as an Introvert
In this episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke and Serena Low explore the strengths of introversion, emphasizing that it is not a limitation but a powerful asset. Serena shares her journey from feeling inadequate as a quiet achiever to embr...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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28:31
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Turning Everyday Experiences Into Monetization Opportunities
In this episode [EP 39] of UnCeiling You, host Dr. Natalie Luke talks with Bart Merrell, who shares how he faced some of life’s toughest challenges and still found ways forward.
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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45:58
Your Worth Was Never Theirs To Define
What happens when the world tells you you’re not enough — and you start to believe it? In this episode [EP 38] of UnCeiling You, host Dr. Natalie Luke engages in a profound conversation with Neena Perez about self-worth, healing fro...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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31:28
From Conflict to Connection: Mastering the Pink Zone of Communication
In this episode (EP 37), Lynn Quinn discusses her model of the Four Zones of Communication, which includes the pink, yellow, higher, and halt zones. She emphasizes the importance of understanding these zones to foster better communication, buil...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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50:10
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Surviving Isn’t Living — Thriving Beyond Trauma with Dr. Michele D. Clark
In this conversation (EP 36), Dr. Michele D. Clark shares her profound journey through breast cancer, strokes, and personal trauma. She discusses the importance of redefining identity after trauma, the impact of community support, and the power...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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43:22
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Reinventing Life After Divorce
In this enlightening conversation (EP 35), Dr. Natalie Luke and Pat Fenner explore the transformative journey from isolation to connection, particularly in life changes such as divorce and career shifts. Pat shares her experiences rebuilding he...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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27:56
How Money Shame Quietly Runs Your Life—And Why Talking About It Feels Taboo
In this episode (EP 34) of the UnCeiling You podcast, Natalie Luke and Dr. Maggie Baker explore the intricate relationship between money, self-worth, and emotional well-being. They discuss how inherited beliefs about money can shape our financi...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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37:27
Midlife Reinvention: Rediscovering Dreams & Redefining Success
In this conversation (EP 33), Dr. Natalie Luke and Dean Taylor discuss the journey of rediscovering dormant dreams, the importance of community and support, and the transformative power of morning routines. Dean shares his experiences of overco...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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27:37
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When Silence Stops Serving You: How Women Leaders Rise
In this enlightening conversation (EP 32, Dr. Elaine Lyn Hering discusses the importance of unlearning silence and reclaiming one's voice, particularly for high-achieving women. She explores the roots of silence, the impact of conditioned behav...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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36:11
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Stop Shrinking to Fit — Rise with Power
Episode 31: Feeling overlooked or undervalued at work? In this solo episode, Dr. Natalie Luke shares how to stop shrinking to fit and start rising with power. Learn how to quiet your inner critic, show up with confidence, and reclaim your...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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26:13
From the Toy Store to the White House: One Mom’s Mission to Redefine Girlhood
What if one moment in a toy store could launch a movement? In this powerful close to Season 2, Ep. 30, host Dr. Natalie Luke sits down with Go! Go! Sports Girls founder Jodi Bondi Norgaard, who turned frustration over a hyper-se...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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34:19
Breaking Barriers in a Closed Market: One Woman’s Journey to Reclaim Power and Uplift Her Community
In Episode 29 of UnCeiling You, host Dr. Natalie Luke engages with Kelly Broaddus, who shares her inspiring journey of overcoming external barriers in her life and career. Kelly discusses the importance of faith, resilience, and visualization i...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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33:43
The Limitless Shift: Why You Don’t Have to Burn Out to Break Through
In this enlightening conversation, Vicky Tee shares her journey from high achievement to self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing self-care over societal expectations. She discusses the dangers of sacrificing oneself for succe...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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28:44
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Ageless Ambition: Reclaiming Power & Visibility After 60
In this enlightening conversation, Natalie Luke, PhD and Ande Lyons, MBA delve into the pervasive issue of ageism and the internalized beliefs that often accompany it. They explore how societal narratives shape our perceptions of aging and ambi...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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31:15
Rediscover Your Power: Transform Burnout to Purpose‑Led Leadership
In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Natalie Luke and Cam Kashani explore the transformative journey of women reclaiming their power and redefining success. They discuss the distinction between achievement and fulfillment, the importance of e...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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28:20
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Why High Achievers Feel Empty: Reclaiming Your Voice, Power, and Purpose
In this episode 25, Dr. Ardeshir Mehran and Natalie Luke, PhD, explore the deeper implications of depression and anxiety, particularly among high achievers. They discuss how societal pressures and the culture of resiliency can lead to feelings ...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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