Hi Reader,

I’m excited to share my latest podcast episode with you! I recently sat down with Analiza Quiroz Wolf, author of The Myths of Success: A Woman of Color’s Guide to Leadership, for a conversation that was both deeply personal and incredibly practical.

Have you ever felt like you had to choose between your cultural identity and your professional ambition? Analiza shares her journey of navigating a traditional Filipino upbringing while climbing the ranks in the Air Force and the education sector. She speaks candidly about the “tears and trauma” of being passed over for promotions and how those experiences led her to write the book she wished she’d had years ago.

In this episode, we explore:

• How to turn “uncomfortable” career experiences into a powerful book.
• Why the myth of “worthiness” is a lie designed to keep you spending.
• Navigating the respect of elders vs. the need to be a commanding manager.
• How Analiza used her own podcast, Women of Color Rise, to research and write her book.
• A “cruise ship” writing hack for busy parents and executives!

One of my favorite quotes from our conversation was: “I want my daughter to know that she can be a leader too… these are possible things for you.” It’s a reminder that when we lead authentically, we’re paving the way for the next generation.

Tune in here

🎧Listen on Podbean​

📺Watch on YouTube​

Curious to learn more about Analiza? You can get her book, The Myths of Success, on Amazon and connect with her at https://www.analizawolf.com or on LinkedIn.

Best,

Kelly

P.S. If you enjoy the episode, I’d love if you could leave a review and share it with a friend who is currently navigating their own path to the corner office!