For years, I believed the only way to earn more money was to manage people.

That belief quietly capped my income.

In this episode, I break down one of the most common career myths I see among capable professionals and explain why managing a team, getting another degree, or already working remotely is not always required to increase your income.

As someone who has spent over 15 years in talent acquisition and HR, and who has sat inside hiring rooms making compensation decisions, I’m sharing what actually matters when organizations determine pay.

You’ll learn:

• Why people management is not the only path to higher earnings
• The narratives that quietly limit income growth
• How to research salary ranges strategically
• What hiring teams really prioritize
• The four moves that helped me increase my own income

If you’ve been feeling underpaid, boxed in, or unsure of your next step, this episode will help you approach your career more intentionally.

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Grief doesn’t stop at home. It quietly follows us into our careers.

In this episode, Kristina Butler explores how grief impacts career decisions, timing, motivation, and clarity. Not just grief from losing a loved one, but the grief that comes from layoffs, lost roles, broken expectations, and versions of ourselves we thought we’d be by now.

If you’ve ever felt unmotivated, disconnected, or unsure why a “good” opportunity didn’t excite you, this conversation will help you understand what might really be happening beneath the surface.

This episode is about awareness, grace, and why you don’t need to force strategy when you’re not operating at full capacity.

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There was a season in my career where I was crystal clear on two things: what I wanted and what I absolutely did not.

In this episode, I reflect on my journey through financial services, why I never chased the corner office, and how learning to define success for myself has changed the way I make career decisions and coach others today.

After spending more than 15 years in talent acquisition, I’ve seen how often professionals feel pressured to pursue titles, visibility, or leadership paths that don’t actually fit who they are or the season they’re in. This conversation is about alignment, impact, and giving yourself permission to choose differently without guilt or explanation.

If you’ve ever felt like your career should look a certain way but something about that path feels off, this episode is an invitation to pause and rethink what success really means for you.

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