Some conversations stay with you because they put words to experiences you’ve quietly carried for years.

In this episode, Heather sits down with Kexin Xu, Founder of RISE2GETHER, for a grounding conversation about leadership, identity, and trusting yourself when the path ahead feels unclear.

Kexin shares her journey navigating career growth, cultural expectations, and self-doubt as an Asian woman in corporate spaces, and how uncertainty became an invitation to lead more authentically. Together, they explore how imposter syndrome often shows up not because we are incapable, but because we care deeply about our work and impact.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Reframing imposter syndrome as awareness and care, not failure
• How cultural narratives shape confidence and leadership
• The quiet strength of asking for help
• Leading with integrity while honoring your identity
• Why growth feels lighter when you don’t do it alone

This conversation is a reminder that leadership doesn’t require perfection. It requires presence, honesty, and the willingness to rise as you are.

Meet the Guest

Kexin Xu is the Founder of RISE2GETHER, a nonprofit empowering Asian women to grow with confidence in their careers and lives. With a background in data science and product leadership at Microsoft and Dropbox, she creates spaces where women feel supported and confident leading as their authentic selves.

Follow Kexin Xu on LinkedIn.

RISE2GETHER began as simple conversations and has grown into a nonprofit community that helps Asian women step into leadership with clarity and self-trust. Through mentorship and shared experience, RISE2GETHER encourages women to lead without shrinking who they are.

To know more about RISE2GETHER, visit their website or follow them on LinkedIn and Instagram.

If this episode sparked a desire for clarity or confidence, Heather’s 1:1 Reset & Rise coaching program supports women in rebuilding confidence and navigating career transitions with intention.

If you’re in sales or considering a pivot into sales, Heather also offers a Sales Career Strategy Consultation Call to help you clarify your strengths and create a grounded, values-aligned plan.

Follow Heather online:

• LinkedIn: Heather J.
• Instagram: BeAboutItCoach
• Website: Beaboutithealth.com
• If you’re eager to start a rewarding sales career but don’t know where to begin, Heather’s Sales Job Finder video is exactly what you need.
• Subscribe to her Newsletter if you’re looking for strategies, tools, and tips to help you feel energized, peaceful, and aligned.

Additional resources from Heather:

• Resume Revamp Course
• Sales Skills Checklist
• The first 90-day survival guide
• Sales Career Strategy Consultation Call

Layoffs can shake your confidence, disrupt your clarity, and spark a wave of uncertainty about what comes next. Even the most grounded, high-performing professionals can find themselves second-guessing their path when a role ends unexpectedly or when the workplace they once loved no longer feels aligned.

In this episode, Heather shares insight, strategy, and grounded encouragement to help you navigate this season with clarity and confidence. She reframes layoffs as moments of redirection that help you realign your values, reconnect with what you want, and move toward roles that fit your strengths.

Heather explains what recruiters are looking for, the common mistakes candidates make, and the mindset shifts that move you from fear to clarity. You will also hear how her clients rebuilt confidence after setbacks and stepped into roles that supported their goals and well-being.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why clarity is more effective than applying to dozens of roles
• How to talk about a layoff with confidence and ease
• What turns a resume into a recruiter magnet
• The transferable skills hiring teams value most
• How to reconnect with purpose before taking your next step

⭐ Reset Your Career Energy: Live Online Workshop

If you’re feeling drained or unsure about your next career step, Heather’s 60-minute Reset Your Career Energy workshop will help you reconnect with clarity, confidence, and direction. This session takes place on December 22nd, 2025, at 12 pm PST and is designed to reset your energy and help you move into your next chapter with intention. Click here to register.

If this episode reminded you that you want more clarity, confidence, and direction in your next chapter, Heather’s Reset & Rise coaching program can support you.

If you’re ready to feel grounded, aligned, and in control of your path again, you can apply or book a free 20-minute 1:1 Intro Call with Heather.

Check out Heather's The Reset & Rise Starter Kit.

Book a Sales Career Strategy Consultation Call With Heather: Sales Career Strategy Consultation Call.

Follow Heather online:

• LinkedIn: Heather J.
• Instagram: BeAboutItCoach
• Website: Beaboutithealth.com
• If you’re eager to start a rewarding sales career but don’t know where to begin, Heather’s Sales Job Finder video is exactly what you need.
• Subscribe to her Newsletter if you’re looking for strategies, tools, and tips to help you feel energized, peaceful, and aligned.

Additional resources from Heather:

• Resume Revamp Course
• Sales Skills Checklist
• The first 90-day survival guide
• Sales Career Strategy Consultation Call

The holidays can be beautiful, but they can also be exhausting, especially for moms who hold it all together. Between family expectations, endless to-dos, and the desire to make everything perfect, we often push ourselves to the bottom of our own priority lists.

In this heartfelt episode, Heather Javier sits down with Jamilah Cherry and Pier’ Jea Lyon, co-founders of Untethered Moms, for a real and refreshing conversation on what it means to untether from guilt, pressure, and perfectionism and move toward peace, presence, and rest.

Together, they share stories, laughter, and lessons on:

• Recognizing when you are overextended and how to pause before burnout hits
• Setting boundaries that protect joy, not limit it
• Letting go of holiday perfectionism while keeping the magic
• Asking for help without guilt and modeling rest for your children
• Using Heather’s 80/20 Holiday Rule so you can give with love without giving yourself away

Heather closes the episode with three simple practices you can use right now to make this season more peaceful and intentional for you and for everyone you love.

Meet the Guests

Pier’ Jea Lyon is a mother, retired Army Captain, and HR executive whose life is rooted in service and resilience. She grew up in foster care, became a teen mom, and went on to lead in the military and corporate spaces. Today, she brings grit, grace, and a heart for helping others rise with purpose.

Jamilah Cherry is a veterinarian, author, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate. She blends science, creativity, and compassion in her work. Pier’ Jea and Jamilah are the co-founders of Untethered Moms, a community that helps women and parents center wellness, identity, and meaningful connection.

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If this episode made you notice how much you’ve been carrying or how deeply you crave clarity and confidence, Heather’s Reset & Rise coaching program is here to support you.

Reset & Rise helps high-capacity women reconnect with themselves, release burnout, and move through life with steadiness and intention. Through 1:1 coaching, we blend emotional intelligence, mindful habits, and real-life strategy to help you create confidence that lasts.

If you’re ready to feel grounded, clear, and in control again, you can apply or book a free 20-minute 1:1 Intro Call with Heather.

Follow Heather online:

• LinkedIn: Heather J.
• Instagram: BeAboutItCoach
• Website: Beaboutithealth.com
• If you’re eager to start a rewarding sales career but don’t know where to begin, Heather’s Sales Job Finder video is exactly what you need.
• Subscribe to her Newsletter if you’re looking for strategies, tools, and tips to help you feel energized, peaceful, and aligned.

Additional resources from Heather:

• Resume Revamp Course
• Sales Skills Checklist
• The first 90-day survival guide
• Sales Career Strategy Consultation Call