In this episode of Sassy Moms, hosts Wendy and Anya discuss strategies for climbing the corporate ladder, sharing personal experiences and insights on career growth. They emphasize the importance of self-advocacy, understanding company culture, and building cross-functional relationships. The conversation also touches on the challenges of postpartum weight and motherhood, providing a holistic view of women's experiences in both professional and personal realms.

(00:00:02) Introduce the episode on climbing the corporate ladder 
(00:00:34) Can I Really Have a Career and Be a Mom?
(00:01:13) Where It All Started: Our Corporate Climb
(00:02:18) From Junior to Director: Anya’s Real Talk on Rejection and Rise
(00:05:08) From Generalist to Strategist: Wendy’s Marketing Evolution
(00:07:42) Why Most People Hit a Ceiling After Manager Level
(00:08:36) Growth Hack #1: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
(00:10:03) Too Much Work? Prioritize Like a Pro
(00:13:00) Challenge Your To-Do List
(00:15:26) The Underrated Career Skill: Self-Advocacy
(00:20:00) Managing Up Without Sucking Up
(00:23:00) You’re the Architect: Build Your Own Growth Plan

(00:26:16) Stay Longer at One Company to Move Up
(00:27:00) Why Career Growth Isn’t Always Vertical
(00:29:10) Your Secret Weapon: Cross-Functional Relationships
(00:34:40) Post-Maternity Confession: Saying Yes to Everything?
(00:36:00) The Art of Saying “No” to Your Kids
(00:39:44) Bring Solutions, Not Complaints
(00:42:44) Take Feedback and Improve
(00:43:52) Own Your Craft or go home
(00:44:00) SaaSy Mom Talk: Losing Postpartum Weight—Is It Even Possible?

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