Sarah Holmes is an Account Supervisor at Viral Nation, where she manages major global accounts including Meta, working at the intersection of creator marketing, strategy, and client relationships. As one of the first alumni of The Unleash Program, Sarah has built a career rooted in strategic communication, relationship-building, and people leadership—stepping confidently into roles that didn’t even exist when she first started her career.

Her biggest growth catalyst? Learning how to advocate for herself, communicate her value, and use storytelling to build trust, credibility, and influence at work.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
→ How to advocate for yourself in corporate environments without losing authenticity
→ Why storytelling is a powerful (and strategic) skill for leadership, client work, and team-building
→ How to ask for promotions, support, and growth opportunities with confidence
→ The role of mentorship in career acceleration—and why you don’t have to do it alone
→ Practical lessons on managing burnout, setting boundaries, and leading by example

📝 Free Career Accelerator Call – Want personalized coaching to build your power stories and boost your brand? I’ve opened up a 5 spots for Career Accelerator calls this week only, you can grab one here:
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CONNECT WITH SARAH HOLMES
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-holmes-b62442195/

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CONNECT WITH PRIYA

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👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priyassam/

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome to Unleash Your Voice & introducing the client interview series
01:00 – Meet Sarah Holmes: Account Supervisor at Viral Nation
02:20 – What Sarah actually does day-to-day managing the Meta account
04:10 – Loving a career built around people and relationships
06:30 – Careers that didn’t exist 10 years ago
07:40 – The biggest turning point: moving from small agency to corporate
09:00 – Learning to advocate for yourself in corporate environments
10:30 – From shy to outspoken: choosing who you want to become
12:00 – Speaking up in interviews and evaluating company culture
14:00 – Why advocating for yourself builds trust, not tension
16:10 – Asking for help before burnout hits
18:00 – Planting the seeds for promotions and career growth
20:30 – Corporate vs. small teams: finding the right season for you
23:00 – Advice for early-career Sarah: working smarter, not harder
26:00 – Leading by example: boundaries, rest, and sustainable success
28:45 – How storytelling shows up in Sarah’s work every day
31:00 – Using stories to build trust with clients and teams
34:00 – Advocating for others through storytelling
36:30 – Why mentorship matters more than doing it alone
39:00 – Final advice for women navigating career pivots and growth
42:00 – Closing reflections and key takeaways

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I see it all the time with the women I work with - they quietly disqualify themselves from their dream jobs by saying things like:

• “I’m too quiet to be in a leadership role.”
• “I should just stick to being a task rabbit, I’m not assertive enough to be a leader.”
• “I’m too old to get that opportunity, everyone who gets asked to be on stage is young and charismatic.”

In this episode, you’ll learn:
→ Why focusing on what you don’t have is quietly holding you back from leadership opportunities
→ How comparison disguises itself as logic—and how to break that pattern
→ Why introversion, calmness, and consistency can be powerful leadership differentiators
→ How to identify your true differentiators and turn them into compelling Power Stories
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Why mindset matters as much as strategy in career growth
01:05 – The real reason most women don’t get the opportunities they deserve
01:55 – How comparison quietly disqualifies you before anyone else does
03:10 – Meet Sarah: A high performer questioning her leadership potential
04:20 – From individual contributor to uncovering a desire to lead
05:50 – The moment most women stop themselves from going after more
07:00 – The question that changed how Sarah saw herself as a leader
08:10 – Why introversion was never the problem—it was the differentiator
09:15 – Identifying elevated leadership differentiators
10:10 – Turning differentiators into Power Stories
11:00 – Answering “What’s your leadership style?” at an executive level
12:10 – How Sarah’s story helped her land a director-level role
13:05 – What if the thing you’re hiding is actually your advantage?
14:00 – Invitation to build your own Power Stories

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CONNECT WITH PRIYA
🌐 Website: https://priyasam.com/
📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PriyaSam
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasam/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyasam
👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priyassam/

In this episode, you’ll learn:
→ Why your LinkedIn profile is no longer a resume—and how to use it as a powerful positioning tool
→ The three things your profile must communicate instantly to attract aligned recruiters and opportunities
→ How subtle language shifts can make you appear more senior without adding fluff or exaggeration
→ Real client examples of how strategic LinkedIn positioning led to recruiter outreach for dream roles
→ Practical ways to align your LinkedIn profile with where you’re going next—not just where you’ve been

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Why LinkedIn matters more than ever for senior roles
01:00 – Your LinkedIn profile as a positioning tool (not a resume)
01:50 – The three things your profile must make immediately clear
02:30 – Client story: Recruiter outreach that felt “too good to be true”
03:40 – How changing language (not experience) changed perception
04:40 – Why generic profiles attract junior opportunities
05:00 – Group program story: Positioning for internal growth and visibility
06:00 – When aligned opportunities find you—even if you’re not job searching
07:10 – Why hiring managers always check your LinkedIn profile
08:00 – How misaligned profiles quietly undermine your interviews
08:40 – LinkedIn headline: signaling value beyond your title
09:10 – About section: telling a clear, strategic story
09:40 – Experience section: impact over tasks
10:00 – Positioning your profile for where you’re going next
10:25 – Invitation to the Power Story Playbook Masterclass
10:50 – Episode wrap-up and final reminder

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CONNECT WITH PRIYA
🌐 Website: https://priyasam.com/
📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PriyaSam
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasam/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyasam
👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priyassam/