Some workplace challenges never appear on a job description or a performance review, yet they shape careers every day.

In this episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., Rhoda sits down with Leslie Tolliver for an honest, energetic, and meaningful conversation about the invisible costs women often carry throughout their careers. Together, they explore how caregiving, leadership, neurodiversity, menopause, and evolving definitions of success influence the way women experience work and life.

In this episode, you'll discover:
 Why the "invisible costs" of work deserve more attention.
 The hidden emotional, financial, and career tradeoffs many women navigate.
 How neurodiversity can become a leadership strength instead of a barrier.
 Practical ways organizations can create more inclusive workplaces.
 Why menopause belongs in workplace conversations.
 How women are redefining success on their own terms.
 What the future of work could look like if it were designed for people to thrive.

This conversation is filled with laughter, authenticity, and practical insights for leaders, HR professionals, working parents, and anyone committed to building healthier, more human centered workplaces.

Connect with Leslie on LinkedIn, and if this conversation resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it.

In this episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., Rhoda sits down with leadership expert Michael Marker to explore why human connection has become one of the most valuable leadership skills in the age of artificial intelligence. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience advising leaders, Michael shares practical insights on building trust, creating connected teams, strengthening client relationships, and leading with purpose when technology is changing the way we work.

In this episode, you'll learn:
1) Why organizations risk losing connection as they embrace AI.
What connected leadership really looks like.
2) The difference between communicating with people and truly connecting with them.
3) Common leadership behaviors that create disconnection within teams.
Why strong client relationships matter even more in an AI driven world.
Simple, science based habits that build trust every day.
4) Leadership lessons from Ernest Shackleton's legendary Endurance expedition.
5) How to lead people through uncertainty, change, and exhaustion.
Where to begin if your team feels disconnected.

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In this special episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., Rhoda is joined by Shannon Norman and Becki Feldman for a conversation about the heart behind Women Unite to Ignite, a one day experience designed to help women reconnect with themselves, build authentic community, and step boldly into what's next.

Together, they explore the meaning behind this year's theme, You Matter. You Belong. You Rise., share why this event is unlike a traditional conference, and offer encouragement for every woman who has been putting herself last.

If you've been longing for confidence, connection, and a breakthrough, this conversation is your invitation.

Ready to invest in yourself? Join us on October 2 for Women Unite to Ignite. Reserve your seat today through Eventbrite and come experience a day of inspiration, meaningful connections, and practical tools that will help you move forward with confidence. We can't wait to welcome you.