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There's something I often hear from accomplished women: Who am I if I walk away from the thing I've built? And why haven't I figured this out yet? If that's where you are, sitting in a role that no longer fits, unsure whether your experience translates, not quite confident enough to leap, She Said / She Said is built for exactly this moment. Each week we tackle the building blocks of influence from the inside out: identity, Experience Equity™, personal brand, and how to pivot and thrive through all the seasons. I've spent 30+ years helping people and organizations figure out how to position themselves, build influence, and move outcomes, but it was much harder when I had to do that for myself. That's what I bring to every conversation. If you're done with empty inspiration and ready for real tools, you're in the right place. Some weeks I'm joined by a great guest. Other weeks I deliver a mini masterclass on the topics I know you're wrestling with, because I've been there too. I've built this show from a humble podcast into a growing community of women who've been exactly where you are and are joining me as we help each other navigate, grow, and thrive into what's next. Because lasting influence isn't built in leaps. It's compounded, and it expands exponentially when we connect and share. Join us.

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October 23, 202611 min

What Deserves Your Yes? A powerful tool for deciding

She Said/She Said Podcast EPISODE 375 Solo Episode with Host Laura Cox Kaplan, who shares a powerful tool for deciding between competing priorities. A good opportunity can still be the wrong commitment for the life you want now. You’re capable, you care about the work, and people trust you to deliver. But before you say yes, there’s another question worth asking: What will this commitment make possible, and what will it crowd out? In Episode 375 of She Said/She Said Podcast, host Laura Cox Kaplan shares how to create a personal manifesto: a working collection of “I believe” statements that helps you clarify your priorities, evaluate opportunities, and make more intentional decisions. Drawing on her transition from a career in government, business, communications, and public policy to creating She Said/She Said, Laura explores how your experience, strengths, and relationships can help you build something new—and why your ambition deserves room to evolve. Whether you’re considering a career change, a board or volunteer commitment, a new project, or how to protect time for relationships, this episode offers practical questions to help you decide what deserves your yes. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to write a personal manifesto, starting with just five or six convictions. Why being good at something doesn’t settle whether you should keep doing it. How to recognize the hidden costs of a commitment, including mental bandwidth. Why changing ambition can be useful information about what you want next. How to bring relationships, joy, meaning, and well-being into decisions about your time. How returning to your convictions can help when doubt or FOMO follows a decision. Listener resource Find the personal manifesto worksheet and create your own categories at LauraCoxKaplan.com . If this episode brings someone to mind, share it with her. And follow She Said/She Said for more conversations about influence, identity, ambition, and using what you’ve learned to build your next chapter. LOOKING FOR MORE SHE SAID/SHE SAID? You’ll find all our episodes & lots more content: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com LET’S CONNECT! Instagram: @lauracoxkaplan LinkedIn: Laura Cox Kaplan Contact: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com Email: info@shesaid.media PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW SHE SAID/SHE SAID PODCAST Love the show? Please consider leaving a review on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay, YouTube, or wherever you listen. Your feedback helps shape the podcast and brings more amazing content your way! MORE SPECIAL OFFERS FOR SHE SAID/SHE SAID PODCAST LISTENERS: Use the link below to shop all of our special offers and receive exclusive She Said listener discounts: Get them at: https://MyDeals.Page/1w7d Be sure to use our Promo Code: SHESAID at checkout Note: She Said/She Said Podcast is a weekly production of She Said/She Said Media.

October 2, 202638 min

What We Don’t See Behind Success with UK fashion designer Edeline Lee

She Said/She Said Podcast with Laura Cox Kaplan Episode 374 Guest: UK Fashion Designer Edeline Lee What do we miss when we see only the finished result? In Episode 374 of She Said/She Said Podcast, host Laura Cox Kaplan talks with London-based fashion designer Edeline Lee about the work, people, and persistence behind a moment of success. At her recent London show, Edeline brought her team’s sewing and fittings into view alongside the models (professional ballerinas), revealing the collaboration behind the finished collection. Edeline’s designs have been worn by Catherine, Princess of Wales; Dame Helen Mirren; Queen Rania of Jordan; and Taylor Swift. In this conversation, Edeline shares how she pursued fashion despite her family’s hopes for a different career, how her idea of the “future lady” guides the clothes she creates, and what 15 years of building a brand have taught her about creativity and leadership. Laura and Edeline explore how definitions of success and thriving can change with us. Three important takeaways: What goes into a finished success. Edeline’s London show revealed the team, repeated practice, and last-minute work behind the images audiences usually see. How experiences outside your chosen path can shape your work. Edeline studied sociology while pursuing fashion on the side, and that background still informs how she thinks about women’s lives and designs for them. Why success calls for reflection as well as persistence. After fifteen years building her brand, Edeline is making space to ask what she wants next, and what will help her and her team thrive along the way. She Said/She Said Podcast is part of host and creator Laura Cox Kaplan’s broader platform of work exploring the choices, relationships, and conditions that help us thrive. FEEDBACK & COMMUNITY: Which part of this episode resonated with you most? We’d love to hear! Contact us using the links below. LET’S CONNECT! Instagram: @lauracoxkaplan LinkedIn: Laura Cox Kaplan Contact: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com Email: info@shesaid.media LOOKING FOR MORE SHE SAID/SHE SAID? You’ll find all our episodes & lots more content: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW SHE SAID/SHE SAID PODCAST Love the show? Please consider leaving a review on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay, YouTube, or wherever you listen. Your feedback helps shape the podcast and brings more amazing content your way! MORE SPECIAL OFFERS FOR SHE SAID/SHE SAID PODCAST LISTENERS: Use the link below to shop all of our special offers and receive exclusive She Said listener discounts: Get them at: https://MyDeals.Page/1w7d Be sure to use our Promo Code: SHESAID at checkout Note: She Said/She Said Podcast is a weekly production of She Said/She Said Media.

September 25, 202620 min

BURU Founder Morgan Hutchinson on Bipolar Blonde, Identity & Breaking the Stigma

Episode 373: BURU Founder Morgan Hutchinson on Bipolar Blonde, Identity & Breaking the Stigma Morgan Hutchinson, founder of the fashion brand Buru and author of Bipolar Blonde, joins She Said/She Said Podcast host Laura Cox Kaplan for a candid conversation about living with bipolar disorder, mental health stigma, identity, and the power of being fully seen. Morgan shares her experience with diagnosis and mania, why she decided to tell this deeply personal story, and how shame can keep people from seeking the support they need. She also reflects on the role her mother, husband Brett, and close friends played in helping her navigate some of the most difficult moments of her life. The conversation explores motherhood, marriage, faith, vulnerability, and the challenge of separating a diagnosis from a sense of self. Morgan and Laura originally met through The Southern C. Bipolar Blonde is published by Hoffman Media. Content note: This episode includes discussion of mental illness and a suicide attempt. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. FEEDBACK & COMMUNITY: Which part of this episode resonated with you most? We’d love to hear! Contact us using the links below. LET’S CONNECT! Instagram: @lauracoxkaplan LinkedIn: Laura Cox Kaplan Contact: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com Email: info@shesaid.media LOOKING FOR MORE SHE SAID/SHE SAID? You’ll find all our episodes & lots more content: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW SHE SAID/SHE SAID PODCAST Love the show? Please consider leaving a review on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay, YouTube, or wherever you listen. Your feedback helps shape the podcast and brings more amazing content your way! MORE SPECIAL OFFERS FOR SHE SAID/SHE SAID PODCAST LISTENERS: Use the link below to shop all of our special offers and receive exclusive She Said listener discounts: Get them at: https://MyDeals.Page/1w7d Be sure to use our Promo Code: SHESAID at checkout Note: She Said/She Said Podcast is a weekly production of She Said/She Said Media.

September 18, 202619 min

What Deserves Your Time? Fran Hauser on her new book "Twenty Minutes is the New Hour"

She Said/She Said Podcast with Laura Cox Kaplan, Episode 372 What if the answer to feeling overwhelmed isn’t finding more time, but becoming much more intentional about the time we already have? This week on She Said/She Said Podcast, host Laura Cox Kaplan welcomes back longtime media executive, startup investor, bestselling author, and entrepreneur Fran Hauser to talk about her new book, Twenty Minutes Is the New Hour: The Ambitious Woman’s Guide to Doing Less and Achieving More. It’s a perfect follow-up to Episode 371, where Laura explored the difference between intention and architecture, and why our goals need structures, habits, and choices that actually support the life we say we want. Fran takes that idea one step further by challenging a belief many ambitious women have absorbed: that meaningful progress requires more time, more productivity, and more pushing. Fran shares why 20 minutes can often be enough to move something meaningful forward, and why giving ourselves less time can actually create greater clarity and focus. She learned that lesson firsthand when she decided to open Bedford Books in just eight weeks—a process that forced her to distinguish between what was truly essential and what could wait. Laura and Fran also dig into: The four Ps that steal our time: perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and “padding” Why we often expand tasks and meetings simply because we’ve given ourselves more time to complete them Kronos vs. Kairos: the difference between measuring time and experiencing it Why white space, deep work, walking, thinking, and even doing “nothing” can be surprisingly productive How to create more space for creativity and better thinking Fran’s simple rule for deciding what belongs on her calendar versus her to-do list Why meetings don’t automatically deserve an hour How to be more intentional about the time we spend on social media Fran’s idea of balancing “vibe and value” when creating content Laura’s HHH social media guardrails Why a to-don’t list can be even more powerful than a to-do list How to recognize when kindness has quietly slipped into people-pleasing Why protecting our time is ultimately about protecting our energy, attention, and agency Underlying the entire conversation is a bigger idea: thriving isn’t necessarily about squeezing more into every available minute. Sometimes it’s about becoming much clearer about what deserves those minutes in the first place. Fran’s new book, Twenty Minutes Is the New Hour, is filled with practical strategies for doing exactly that. Find Fran through FranHauser.com, Bedford Books, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Substack MORE SPECIAL OFFERS FOR SHE SAID/SHE SAID PODCAST LISTENERS: Use the link below to shop all of our special offers and receive exclusive She Said listener discounts: Get them at: https://MyDeals.Page/1w7d Be sure to use our Promo Code: SHESAID at checkout FEEDBACK & COMMUNITY: Which part of this episode resonated with you most? We’d love to hear! Contact us using the links below. LOOKING FOR MORE SHE SAID/SHE SAID? You’ll find all our episodes & lots more content: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com LET’S CONNECT! Instagram: @lauracoxkaplan LinkedIn: Laura Cox Kaplan Contact: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com Email: info@shesaid.media PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW SHE SAID/SHE SAID PODCAST Love the show? Please consider leaving a review on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay, YouTube, or wherever you listen. Your feedback helps shape the podcast and brings more amazing content your way! Note: She Said/She Said Podcast is a weekly production of She Said/She Said Media.

September 10, 202611 min

September Overload? Build the architecture you need to thrive!

She Said/She Said Podcast with Laura Cox Kaplan Episode 371: September has a way of feeling like a second January. Summer winds down, calendars fill up, work gets busy fast, and suddenly we’re looking at everything we want to accomplish before the end of the year. But what if the more useful question isn’t simply, What do I want to accomplish? What if it’s: What do I need to build around me to make it easier to thrive? In this solo episode, host Laura Cox Kaplan explores the difference between intention and architecture: the routines, relationships, boundaries, defaults, calendar decisions, and environments that shape or daily existence and how we actually live. Most of us already know what matters to us, and the list often includes: taking care of our health, investing in our relationships, doing meaningful work, continuing to learn, creating space to think, and having enough energy, resources, and flexibility to handle the unexpected. The challenge is creating the conditions that make those things easier to sustain. As Laura puts it, “Good intentions tell us what we value and where we want to go. Architecture helps translate what matters into the way we actually live.” In this episode: Why September can be the perfect time for a different kind of reset The difference between intention and architecture Why a lack of discipline may not actually be the biggest problem How small structural changes can make good choices easier Why relationships, health, learning, rest, and even white space build resilience Five practical ways to create more supportive architecture Why the goal isn’t simply greater productivity; it’s greater capacity to thrive How to prepare for a future we can’t perfectly predict So this fall, instead of only asking what you want to accomplish, consider asking: What do I need to build now to create the conditions that will help me to thrive? FEEDBACK & COMMUNITY: Which part of this episode resonated with you most? We’d love to hear! Contact us using the links below. LOOKING FOR MORE SHE SAID/SHE SAID? You’ll find all our episodes & lots more content: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com LET’S CONNECT! Instagram: @lauracoxkaplan LinkedIn: Laura Cox Kaplan Contact: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com Email: info@shesaid.media MORE SPECIAL OFFERS FOR SHE SAID/SHE SAID PODCAST LISTENERS: Use the link below to shop all of our special offers and receive exclusive She Said listener discounts: Get them at: https://MyDeals.Page/1w7d Be sure to use our Promo Code: SHESAID at checkout PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW SHE SAID/SHE SAID PODCAST Love the show? Please consider leaving a review on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay, YouTube, or wherever you listen. Your feedback helps shape the podcast and brings more amazing content your way! Note: She Said/She Said Podcast is a weekly production of She Said/She Said Media.

July 31, 202639 min

When was the last time you asked yourself, what am I ambitious for? with author Anne Welsh

She Said/She Said Podcast Episode 370:When Was the Last Time You Asked Yourself, What Am I Ambitious For? with guest Anne WelshTHIS WEEK'S TOPIC: When was the last time you asked yourself what you're actually ambitious for? Not what you were ambitious for at 25, or what everyone around you assumes you still want? It's a question host Laura Cox Kaplan has often reflected on since she left her corporate job and found that the definition of ambition she'd carried for three decades no longer fit. This week she's joined by clinical psychologist, executive coach, and repeat guest Anne Welsh, author of the new book Ambitious Mother: From Surviving to Thriving in Your Career and Life, out August 6, 2026. Anne makes the case that ambition was never a ladder. The ladder limits us to power, title, and money, and why so many folks think motherhood is where ambition goes to die. It doesn't! Anne offers an alternative: move in any direction, be ambitious for impact or connection or peace or play, change course without falling off. Laura shares what Sheryl Sandberg told her when she asked the same question thirteen years after Lean In, an answer that lands squarely inside Anne's framework. And Anne offers a reframe worth the whole episode: what we call mom guilt is often grief. Guilt implies wrongdoing. Grief simply acknowledges you can't be in two places at once. If you've ever wondered whether you're still ambitious after your life changed shape, this conversation is for you. ABOUT THIS WEEK'S GUEST: Anne Welsh is a clinical psychologist, executive coach, and mother of four. A former Harvard psychologist, she left to build her own practice and has spent 20 years working with women navigating career, motherhood, and identity. Her new book, Ambitious Mother: From Surviving to Thriving in Your Career and Life, publishes August 6 and includes a chapter written for workplaces on the changes that make careers more sustainable for working parents, and for everyone else. Anne first joined Laura on She Said/She Said in Episode 324. KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: AMBITION AS A WEB, NOT A LADDER: Why the ladder model limits ambition to power, title, and money, and how the web lets you change direction without falling off. MOTHERHOOD AS AN AMBITION CLARIFIER: Anne's central argument, drawn from 20 years of clinical practice: motherhood changes ambition's shape and direction, but it doesn't end it. MOM GUILT VS. GRIEF: Guilt signals wrongdoing. What we're often feeling is grief about limited time, which carries none of the shame. THE THREE PS — PERFECTIONISM, PEOPLE PLEASING, AND PRETENDING: How these behaviors are socialized and rewarded in girls, and why they stop working as careers and families grow. THE CLOSET CLEAN-OUT: Anne's exercise for naming every role you carry and examining what still fits in this season. LINKS FOR ANNE WELSH: Book: Ambitious Mother: From Surviving to Thriving in Your Career and Life (available August 6) LinkedIn: Dr. Anne Welsh Website: drannewelsh.com RELATED EPISODES YOU'LL LIKE: Episode 360: Sheryl Sandberg on how she defines ambition today MORE SPECIAL OFFERS FOR SHE SAID/SHE SAID PODCAST LISTENERS: Use the link below to shop all of our special offers and receive exclusive She Said listener discounts: Get them at: https://MyDeals.Page/1w7d Be sure to use our Promo Code: SHESAID at checkout FEEDBACK & COMMUNITY: Which part of this episode resonated with you most? We’d love to hear! Contact us using the links below. LOOKING FOR MORE SHE SAID/SHE SAID? You’ll find all our episodes & lots more content: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com LET’S CONNECT! Instagram: @lauracoxkaplan LinkedIn: Laura Cox Kaplan Contact: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com Email: info@shesaid.media PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW SHE SAID/SHE SAID PODCAST Love the show? Please consider leaving a review on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay, YouTube, or wherever you listen. Your feedback helps shape the podcast and brings more amazing content your way! Note: She Said/She Said Podcast is a weekly production of She Said/She Said Media.

July 24, 202648 min

Ashley Elston on reinvention and writing her second bestselling book Anatomy of An Alibi

She Said/She Said Podcast with Laura Cox Kaplan Episode 369 Guest: Ashley Elston, author "First Lie Wins" and Anatomy of an Alibi" Author Ashley Elston joins host Laura Cox Kaplan for this episode of the She Said/She Said Podcast Summer Reads Series to discuss the unlikely career journey that led from wedding photography to becoming a New York Times bestselling author twice over. Before First Lie Wins became a Reese's Book Club pick and a runaway bestseller, Ashley spent years teaching herself how to write, collecting more than 80 rejections from literary agents, and learning to trust a creative path she never imagined for herself. In this conversation, Ashley and Laura explore the power of reinvention, why success can make the next project even more challenging, and how experiences that may seem unrelated often become the foundation for our greatest work. Ashley also shares the surprising storytelling lessons she learned while photographing weddings, the visual process she uses to build intricate psychological thrillers, and why she believes one simple mindset has shaped her entire career: "Just assume you can." Whether you're navigating a career pivot, building something new, or looking for the confidence to begin before you feel ready, this conversation offers practical wisdom and an encouraging reminder that meaningful reinvention can happen at any stage of life. In this episode, Laura and Ashley discuss: Ashley's journey from wedding photographer to bestselling author The 85 rejections that never convinced her to quit Why being self-taught became one of her greatest strengths The unexpected connection between photography and storytelling Writing First Lie Wins and Anatomy of an Alibi Managing self-doubt after major success Ashley's unique visual process for organizing complex plots Creativity, curiosity, and learning new skills Why reinvention is available at every stage of life The advice Ashley gives anyone considering a big career or life change Books Mentioned First Lie Wins Anatomy of an Alibi If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may be considering a new chapter of their own. MORE SPECIAL OFFERS FOR SHE SAID/SHE SAID PODCAST LISTENERS: Use the link below to shop all of our special offers and receive exclusive She Said listener discounts: Get them at: https://MyDeals.Page/1w7d Be sure to use our Promo Code: SHESAID at checkout FEEDBACK & COMMUNITY: Which part of this episode resonated with you most? We’d love to hear! Contact us using the links below. LOOKING FOR MORE SHE SAID/SHE SAID? You’ll find all our episodes & lots more content: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com LET’S CONNECT! Instagram: @lauracoxkaplan LinkedIn: Laura Cox Kaplan Contact: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com Email: info@shesaid.media PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW SHE SAID/SHE SAID PODCAST Love the show? Please consider leaving a review on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay, YouTube, or wherever you listen. Your feedback helps shape the podcast and brings more amazing content your way! Note: She Said/She Said Podcast is a weekly production of She Said/She Said Media.

June 12, 202638 min

Dana Perino .... Purple State ....

Episode 368: Dana Perino on her new book Purple State, Creative Vulnerability, Values Alignment & The Power of Listening Part of our She Said/She Said Podcast Summer Beach Reads Series for 2026 Dana Perino, bestselling author of multiple books including Everything Will Be Okay, host of Fox News's The Five, and author of the debut novel Purple State, joins Laura to discuss her creative leap into fiction—and what that vulnerability unlocks about character, choice, and personal growth. In this episode: Why a veteran journalist and multi-time bestselling nonfiction author chose to write fiction—and what the creative leap teaches you about risk and vulnerability The difference between political alignment and values alignment (and why it matters in love and leadership) Listening as the most undervalued skill in leadership today How non-linear career paths become the raw material for meaningful character work MORE SPECIAL OFFERS FOR SHE SAID/SHE SAID PODCAST LISTENERS: Use the link below to shop all of our special offers and receive exclusive She Said listener discounts: Get them at: https://MyDeals.Page/1w7d Be sure to use our Promo Code: SHESAID at checkout FEEDBACK & COMMUNITY: Which part of this episode resonated with you most? We’d love to hear! Contact us using the links below. LET’S CONNECT! Instagram: @lauracoxkaplan LinkedIn: Laura Cox Kaplan Contact: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com Email: info@shesaid.media LOOKING FOR MORE SHE SAID/SHE SAID? You’ll find all our episodes & lots more content: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW SHE SAID/SHE SAID PODCAST Love the show? Please consider leaving a review on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay, YouTube, or wherever you listen. Your feedback helps shape the podcast and brings more amazing content your way! Note: She Said/She Said Podcast is a weekly production of She Said/She Said Media.

June 5, 202632 min

Alexandra Andrews on Reinvention, Creativity, and The Fine Art of Lying, Reece's Book Club Pick

SHOW NOTES Episode 367: Alexandra Andrews on Reinvention, Creativity, and The Fine Art of Lying What happens when a dream refuses to stay tucked away? In Episode 367 of She Said/She Said, part of our Summer Beach Read Series, Laura sits down with bestselling novelist Alexandra Andrews, author of “The Fine Art of Lying,” Reese's Book Club's May selection, and the acclaimed, bestselling thriller “Who Is Maud Dixon?” While this conversation begins with Alexandra's irresistible, twist-filled novel set in the art world, it quickly becomes something more. Together, Laura and Alexandra explore the questions that resonate far beyond the pages of a great beach read: What do we do with ambitions we've postponed or outgrown? How do creativity and identity evolve through motherhood, career pivots, and life's unexpected detours? And what happens when the thing we once dreamed of becoming won't stop calling us back? Alexandra shares her winding path from journalism and copywriting to becoming a bestselling novelist, the perfectionism she had to overcome, and the practical habits that helped her finally finish the book she'd always wanted to write. In this conversation, you'll hear: • Why Alexandra gave herself an ultimatum that ultimately changed her life • The surprising connection between creativity, identity, and fulfillment • How motherhood and the pandemic helped shape The Fine Art of Lying • Practical advice for anyone struggling to make time for a dream they've put on hold • Why finishing something may matter even more than succeeding at it The Summer Beach Read Series isn't just about great books. It's about the women behind them: their reinventions, pivots, risks, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you're looking for your next page-turner or contemplating a dream of your own, this conversation will leave you inspired to take the next step. FEEDBACK & COMMUNITY: Which part of this episode resonated with you most? We’d love to hear! Contact us using the links below. LOOKING FOR MORE SHE SAID/SHE SAID? You’ll find all our episodes & lots more content: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com LET’S CONNECT! Instagram: @lauracoxkaplan LinkedIn: Laura Cox Kaplan Contact: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com Email: info@shesaid.media MORE SPECIAL OFFERS FOR SHE SAID/SHE SAID PODCAST LISTENERS: Use the link below to shop all of our special offers and receive exclusive She Said listener discounts: Get them at: https://MyDeals.Page/1w7d Be sure to use our Promo Code: SHESAID at checkout PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW SHE SAID/SHE SAID PODCAST Love the show? Please consider leaving a review on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay, YouTube, or wherever you listen. Your feedback helps shape the podcast and brings more amazing content your way! Note: She Said/She Said Podcast is a weekly production of She Said/She Said Media

May 22, 202620 min

Graduation Advice That Actually Works at Every Career Stage

Episode 366: Graduation Advice That Actually Works at Every Career Stage Solo episode with host Laura Cox Kaplan THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: Graduation season is here! Inspired by her own high school senior’s big milestone, Laura Cox Kaplan revisits the most valuable lessons for graduates—but emphasizes that these lessons matter at any life stage. In this solo episode, Laura shares advice on how to approach the unknown next chapter, build what she calls “experience equity,” and cultivate the mindset and habits that create success and meaning, even (and especially) when the road ahead isn’t clear. KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: MINDSET MATTERS MOST: Discover why your mindset, and how you respond to setbacks or challenges, is the single most important thing you can control. Laura contrasts the “fixed” versus “growth” mindset and gives examples of how your outlook determines gained value (and skills!) including from tough experiences 03:54. THE POWER OF INTENTION: Before setting your direction, set your intention. Laura shares a daily habit of deciding how to show up, and why this tiny but powerful practice changes what you notice and how open you are to opportunities 06:20. ASK YOURSELF THE RIGHT QUESTIONS: Instead of only asking “What should I do with my life?”ask “How do I want to show up?”and why this framing is crucial for new grads and anyone starting a new chapter 08:22. BUILD EXPERIENCE EQUITY: Learn why the best jobs, especially early in your career, aren’t always the highest-paying ones but can be investments in your experience equity account 10:05. EVERY CHAPTER COUNTS: From failures to unexpected connections and even detours add “interest” to your personal and professional growth account. No single experience needs to define everything; it’s the accumulation and diversity of experiences that eventually pay dividends 14:24. THE NON-LINEAR JOURNEY: Drawing from both personal experience and recent podcast interviews with authors, Laura Cox Kaplan explains why careers are not ladders, but accounts that grow as long as you stay curious and lean in 17:49. Whether you’re fresh out of school or navigating your third career pivot, you’ll walk away with a new way to think about progress, value, and building a meaningful life. We love hearing from you! What resonated most in this episode? Share your thoughts with us! LET’S CONNECT! Instagram: @lauracoxkaplan LinkedIn: Laura Cox Kaplan Contact: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com Email: info@shesaid.media PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW SHE SAID/SHE SAID PODCAST Love the show? Please consider leaving a review on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay, YouTube, or wherever you listen. Your feedback helps shape the podcast and brings more amazing content your way! MORE SPECIAL OFFERS FOR SHE SAID/SHE SAID PODCAST LISTENERS: Use the link below to shop all of our special offers and receive exclusive She Said listener discounts: Get them at: https://MyDeals.Page/1w7d Be sure to use our Promo Code: SHESAID at checkout FEEDBACK & COMMUNITY: Which part of this episode resonated with you most? We’d love to hear! Contact us using the links below. LOOKING FOR MORE SHE SAID/SHE SAID? You’ll find all our episodes & lots more content: shesaidshesaidpodcast.com Note: She Said/She Said Podcast is a weekly production of She Said/She Said Media.