In this episode, Beth and Carmen cover the trend of women, particularly those in senior roles (directors and senior managers), leaving the workforce—a phenomenon Carmen refers to as the "She-Session." This discussion was inspired by a LinkedIn post from AI entrepreneur and investor, highlighting the concerning issue of high-performing women being terminated or opting out of their positions, despite the immense value they bring to their organizations.
Key Topics and Discussions:
Discrimination and Career Trajectory:Both hosts share personal experiences where their ambition was questioned or stifled due to pregnancy or discussions around fertility treatment. Beth recounts how a boss suggested a male colleague to take over her role after she mentioned fertility treatments. Carmen reveals that she felt compelled to downplay her family plans to avoid being seen as a "flight risk."
The Value of Motherhood:Carmen argues that motherhood enhances women's effectiveness as leaders and employees, equipping them with valuable skills such as multitasking, organization, efficiency, and creativity. Despite these skills being crucial in the workplace, traditional views often dismiss women's contributions due to maternity.
The Illusion of Job Security:The hosts emphasize that many women realize too late that job security must come from within, rather than from their company. Beth often hears from high-performing women who feel "shattered" after being let go, believing they did everything right.
Termination as Opportunity:While termination can be painful and damaging to one's ego, it can also serve as an immense opportunity for women to reassess their paths and align their next steps with their values and purpose.
The Rise of Female Entrepreneurship:The conversation connects the lack of security in traditional corporate environments to the increasing number of women starting their own businesses or working as independent contractors to gain more autonomy over their careers.
Need for Inclusion:The hosts point out the alarming lack of women in leadership roles, stressing that women make decisions differently and that inclusion is essential for sustainable
In this episode of The Rebuild, hosts Beth Borody and Carmen Turner explore the critical theme of personal branding, particularly its significance for women in today’s professional landscape. They emphasize that everyone has a brand, whether they realize it or not, and that taking ownership and crafting that brand is essential for career growth, influence, and personal alignment.
Key Topics and Discussions:
Brand Deep Dive: The hosts engage in a playful challenge to describe each other’s brands, highlighting key elements that define them:
Carmen: Described as strong, confident, and embodying subtle strength, Carmen’s brand focuses on environment and sustainability. Her imagery often features nature, reflecting her belief that business is part of the ecosystem. She aims to empower women in sustainability practices, showcasing her expertise as a leader in this field.
Beth: Seen as bold, brave, and fearless, Beth’s brand represents a "rocket ship" that shows others what is possible. She balances a powerful corporate image with the simplicity of everyday life, emphasizing that women can be impactful without conforming to traditional power dynamics. Her authenticity shines through in her willingness to show her imperfections, making her relatable and distinct from AI.
Why Building a Brand Matters:
Narrating Your Story: A strong brand empowers you to control your narrative and showcase what differentiates you professionally.
Career Advancement: Personal branding is crucial for securing promotions, leadership positions, and entrepreneurial success.
Defining Value and Legacy: It clarifies your unique voice, skills, and intellectual property, aiding in a deeper understanding of your legacy.
Authenticity and Realism: Sharing both successes and challenges enhances relatability. Acknowledging struggles helps avoid a performative persona and resonates more with audiences.
Human Connection in the Age of AI: In a world increasingly dominated by AI, emphasizing personal experiences and human elements in your branding is essential.
Practical Advice for Building a Brand:
Own the Narrative: Take charge of your image instead of letting others define it for you.
Leverage Thought Leadership: Write articles on industry topics to establish yourself as an authority.
Invest in Imagery: Professional photo shoots can boost your confidence; even faking laughter can create genuine joy in photos.
Get Support: Consider hiring a coach to help identify your strengths and hold you accountable as you build your brand.
Start Small: Identify your areas of expertise and interests, and begin documenting your thoughts on them.
The hosts emphasize that brand evolution is a natural part of leadership growth, as seen in Beth's transition to a more authentic presence across her social media platforms.
In this episode, Bethany Borody and Carmen Turner discuss their personal and professional growth journeys, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, boldness in business, and the power of mindset. They reflect on their experiences of building movements, taking risks, and aligning their work with their true selves. The conversation also touches on the significance of meditation and trusting the process, as well as navigating challenges and naysayers along the way.
In this episode of The Rebuild, hosts Carmen Turner and Beth Borody explore the essential theme of finding and fueling purpose. They discuss what purpose means, how to identify it, and how to leverage it as a continual driver for personal and professional growth.
Key Topics and Discussions:
Purpose as a Continuous Return to 'Why': The hosts emphasize that purpose is not a one-time discovery; it requires ongoing reflection on one's fundamental "why." Everyone has a unique purpose rooted in their skills and passions, which can lead to fulfillment and income.
The Need for Execution: A compelling purpose statement is ineffective without action. Beth stresses that taking steps to implement one’s purpose is crucial to avoid disadvantaging oneself and those around them.
Identifying Purpose: When feeling stuck, individuals should explore the intersection of their joy, innate skills, and passions. Beth shares her personal mission statement as a tool to refocus on her identity and impact.
The Jane Goodall Example: Beth references Jane Goodall's legacy, highlighting that everyone has a role to play on Earth, fueling hope and inspiration for others.
The Challenge of Shrinking and Burnout: The discussion addresses the pressures women face that can undermine their sense of purpose. Women often feel compelled to downsize their presence to avoid being perceived as "too much." The hosts question the belief that success must come at the cost of burnout, asserting that breakthroughs often happen when we slow down and remain present.
Loss of Self-Focus: Many women struggle to articulate what brings them joy due to exhaustion. Carmen emphasizes the need to create space for reflection and prioritizing personal desires.
Taking Up Space and Modeling Change: Carmen and Beth connect living one's purpose to the idea of refusing to shrink. Beth describes her mission to create spaces for women, while Carmen discusses the double standards women face when they assert their presence, exemplified by Taylor Swift's experiences in the public eye.
Join Carmen and Beth as they navigate these enriching discussions, encouraging listeners to find their purpose and embrace it as a powerful tool for growth and fulfillment.
In this episode of The Rebuild, hosts Carmen Turner and Beth Borody explore the powerful theme of "taking up space." They discuss the significance of embracing one’s true self to advance in careers, increase income, and amplify impact, highlighting the importance of not shrinking to make others comfortable.
Key Topics and Discussions:
Authenticity and Identity: Beth shares a recent experience in a Toronto meeting where she felt pressure to conform to a corporate image. This moment prompted her to commit to showing up 100% authentically in all future interactions.
Success vs. Burnout: The hosts challenge the belief that success must come from hard work that leads to burnout. They emphasize that true breakthroughs often occur when we slow down and remain present in our lives.
The Challenge of Settling: Carmen reflects on an exercise that made her confront areas where she has been settling for less than she desires. She connects this to the idea of delaying happiness until certain conditions are met.
The Power of Experience: Both hosts recognize their ability to create exceptional experiences for others and stress the importance of intentionally crafting that same quality of experience for themselves.
AI and Personal Value: The conversation shifts to the future of work, where personal skills and lived experiences will be irreplaceable by machines. They emphasize the need to leverage one's personal brand to thrive in an increasingly automated world.
In this episode of The Rebuild, hosts Carmen Turner and Beth Borody return after a refreshing summer break to share their personal and professional journeys. The conversation evolves from the podcast’s original theme of "rebuilding" to the exciting new phase of "building movements" and harnessing substantial professional growth. Beth reflects on 2025 as a pivotal year where foundational "bricks have been laid."
Key Topics and Discussions:
Beth’s Leap to Full-Time Building: Beth opens up about her significant transition to committing to Femina full-time, a decision that took 18 months to finalize. This leap of faith has resulted in remarkable achievements within just six weeks. She highlights her biggest personal challenge: trusting herself and letting go of security blankets.
Embracing Flow and Authenticity: Carmen shares her journey toward being "more myself" and embracing a flow state. She emphasizes that genuine value and impact stem from authenticity rather than succumbing to external pressures.
Welcome back to The Rebuild podcast! After a break that felt like "forever," hosts Carmen Turner and Beth Borody catch up on significant global and personal events. They reflect on the idea that life is a constant rebuild, a perspective they are becoming more comfortable with, accepting that rebuilding doesn't have a set end point. The episode touches on navigating the current global and Canadian turmoil, drawing parallels to the uncertainty felt during the initial COVID-19 lockdown and recent political shifts. Beth notes their generation is accustomed to this volatility, having experienced over five economic recessions. Amidst the challenges, they emphasize the importance of focusing on what they can control within their communities and lives, seeking positives, and finding opportunities.
Key topics discussed include:
Navigating Turmoil & Life as a Constant Rebuild: The hosts acknowledge the significant global shifts, including the political atmosphere mirroring the US election and recent Canadian political events. They discuss the feeling of continuous change and the need to focus on controllable actions within one's community amidst uncertainty. Finding positives, seeking opportunities, and maintaining joy are crucial for building resilience.
Beth's Champs for Charity Boxing Journey: Beth shares her experience training intensely for 16 weeks for a legitimate boxing match as part of a charity event for McMaster Children's Hospital. She discovered a love for boxing as a way to quiet her mind. Despite feeling prepared and performing strongly, the fight outcome wasn't what she hoped for, and she sustained a significant injury. Beth applies the concept of "output versus outcome" from a previous guest, Ben Sporer, expressing pride in her preparation and performance (output) regardless of the result. She is grateful for her remote work situation which allows her to continue working while healing, and appreciates her support network. The event raised $700,000 for the hospital.
Carmen's Sustainability Community Initiative: Carmen discusses creating a community for women in the sustainability, ESG, and impact fields, who often feel lonely and prone to burnout from constantly making the business case and influencing others. Inspired by connecting in nature and resilient fungi networks, she sought a simple, non-traditional way to connect women. She launched a boat sauna excursion idea, which resonated strongly, selling out in two days and generating a waitlist. This simple approach to "setting the table" for connection has proven highly effective.
The Vital Role of Community: Throughout the episode, both hosts highlight the increasing need for community, especially among women, during challenging times. They see their respective communities (Feminina and the new sustainability group) as crucial spaces for support, connection, and empowerment, where people come together during hardships.
In this episode of "The Rebuild" podcast, hosts Carmen and Beth interview Ben Sporer, a human performance expert, about optimizing performance and rebuild periods using lessons from the world of sports. Ben is a leader in human performance with a background in Olympic and professional sports. He is the founder of Resync Consulting and an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia.
Key discussion points:
•The genesis of the discussion: The conversation is inspired by the idea of sports teams undergoing rebuild periods, which sparked the concept for the podcast.
•Output versus Outcome: Ben clarifies that while winning is important, it is an outcome that is not always within one's control3. He emphasizes the significance of focusing on output, which includes preparation and performance, as it is something one can control. Success is more than winning.
•Managing messaging: The discussion touches on how the message of focusing on output is received differently by athletes at the peak of their performance versus those in a slump.
•Performance objective: Ben introduces the concept of viewing life through a performance lens, where individuals must identify their performance objectives, the required output to achieve them, and whether they can realistically deliver that output.
•Honesty and objective setting: Ben stresses the importance of being honest about one's performance objectives and recognizing when those objectives change, using his own career and family life as examples.
•Measuring success: The episode explores how people measure whether they are doing enough and the tendency to silo those measurements. Ben uses the analogy of a pitcher of water and multiple glasses to illustrate how individuals choose where to allocate their capacity and energy.
Prioritization and focus: Ben advises being intentional about which "glasses" or areas to focus on. He introduces the concept of net performance impact, which involves assessing the positive and negative impacts of different actions on overall performance.
• Support System: The necessity of a solid support system is emphasized to effectively manage training and performance demands.
•Integrated output: Ben describes the core four of performance as the physical, mental, technical, and tactical.
•Keeping your eyes on your own lane: It is important to know what the competition is doing, but it is more important to be clear on your own objectives.
•Working with Executives: Ben discusses how he applies these principles to coaching executives, often starting with a physical goal and then expanding to address broader aspects of their lives and careers.
•Continuous learning: Ben notes that high performers have a growth mindset, but they need to understand whether they are successful because of their choices or in spite of them.
•Final advice: Be honest about the performance objective.
In this episode of "The Rebuild" podcast, hosts Carmen and Beth interview Eileen Park Robertson, the founder of Anecdotia, a production agency focused on climate, racial, and social justice storytelling. The conversation covers Eileen's journey from journalism to filmmaking and her work in climate activism and policy. She shares insights on resilience, advocacy, and the importance of community, especially for marginalized groups.
Key points from the discussion:
•Eileen's Background: Eileen discusses her early aspirations to be a journalist and her experiences working at ABC News. She describes how the changing landscape of journalism, particularly during the Trump presidency, led her to start her own production company focused on social justice issues.
•Transition to Government: Eileen recounts her unexpected entry into government as the communications director for the mayor of Portland. This role exposed her to the inner workings of city planning and the interconnectedness of climate policy with various aspects of community well-being.
•Climate Activism and Intersectionality: Eileen emphasizes her passion for climate activism and the importance of addressing its intersectionality with race and social justice. She highlights the disproportionate impact of climate change on marginalized communities and her role as a "bridge builder" in policymaking.
•Challenges and Resilience: Eileen opens up about the challenges she faced, including experiencing anger, humiliation, and shame while working in Portland. She emphasizes the importance of therapy, healing, and building resilience to cope with such experiences.
•Experiences with Racism: Eileen shares her experiences with increased anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the backlash she received after her wedding was featured in Vogue. This led her to become a vocal advocate for racial justice and to amplify the voices of other Asian women.
•Finding Joy and Ease: Eileen discusses the strategies she uses to preserve her joy and set boundaries, including letting go of toxic relationships and practicing mindfulness to stay present.
•Future Projects: Eileen shares her plans to focus on storytelling through the voices of women, particularly matriarchs, and to amplify female-led stories through her production agency.
•Importance of Storytelling: The episode emphasizes the power of storytelling to connect people, inspire action, and drive social change, particularly in the context of climate, racial, and social justice.
In this episode of "The Rebuild" podcast, Carmen and Beth discuss navigating challenging times and the importance of finding joy and community. They recognize the emotional weight of current events, including political issues and climate change, and emphasize the need to support one another.
In this episode, they talk about:
Acknowledging difficult times: The hosts address the heaviness and challenges many people are feeling due to current events.
Joy as resistance: They highlight the idea that "joy is resistance" and emphasize the importance of finding moments of joy and self-care amidst challenges. They bring up Taylor Swift's tour as an example of finding joy and building community.
Community and support: The hosts underscore the importance of building community and supporting one another during difficult times. They share stories of listeners who have been positively impacted by the podcast.
Personal experiences: Carmen recounts her experience of attending Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, highlighting the joy and connection it brought.
Feminina's growth: Beth discusses the growth and success of Feminina, emphasizing the need for community and connection within the mining industry. She also shares her personal struggles with self-doubt and imposter syndrome.
Looking ahead: Both hosts express excitement for the future of the podcast and their respective work.
Throughout the episode, Carmen and Beth emphasize the importance of resilience, community, and finding joy as a form of resistance in the face of adversity
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Welcome to The Rebuild with Carmen Turner and Beth Borody. This week we chat with Camila Gomez Wills as she shares her current rebuild story and how she is navigating this time of transition. Camila is a human rights and responsible sourcing expert living in California.
Join Carmen as she speaks with long time friend and Founder of Hernest Project - Cass Osborn. Throughout their conversation Carmen and Cass dive into the starting of Hernest Project, challenges and rebuilds that Cass has faced while building a sustainable and ethical clothing line.
For more information about Hernest Project and to get your own sustainable loungewear check out www.thehernestproject.com
Join Beth and Carmen as they chat with Lucy Donald - Founder of DPA and mining leader. Lucy shares her journey of building a multi-national recruitment platform in London UK to going out on her own with DPA. Lucy is first and foremost a mom to her two children and shares how some pivotal rebuild moments helped shape her into the person she is today.
Peggy Bell is the Founder, CEO, and creative visionary behind Peggy Bell Design. She partners with women who are redefining their careers by building their organizations and focusing on impact beyond shareholder profits. As a Fractional Growth Officer, Peggy brings over 20 years of experience in marketing, business development, sales, and communications. She specializes in crafting business strategies that align personal and organizational branding, foster industry authority, and make women industry legends.
Join Beth and Carmen as they speak with mining industry expert Allison Coppel about her journey through her own rebuild over the last year. Allison is an ESG and Social Management expert with experience across many of the worlds major mining companies. Allison shares her passion for creating change in mining while leaning into her own values and what that has meant for her own rebuild over the last few years.
Join Beth and Carmen as they speak about setting boundaries, tackling busy culture, and speaking to how to leverage your values while driving your career. Beth and Carmen explore how to identify individual values and how to put check points in place to ensure you stay aligned with your values.
Beth and Carmen chat about the need for radical accountability in creating the outcomes you want during a rebuild. Through free flowing conversation Beth and Carmen tackle the hard questions around responsibility and accountability.
In this episode of the Rebuild podcast, hosts Bethany Borody and Carmen Turner discuss the importance of letting go of the past to create a compelling vision for the future. They explore themes of resilience, uncertainty, and self-love, emphasizing that growth comes from embracing discomfort and learning from experiences. The conversation highlights the significance of self-compassion and gratitude in the rebuilding process, encouraging listeners to trust themselves and their journey.
Int his bonus episode, Beth speaks with her eight year old son Judah about the idea of greatness and how to define what 'great' is through the lens of children.
Join us as we wrap up our first season of The Rebuild and share what we enjoyed most about recording these episodes for you.