Episodes

  • Episode 28: Sairan Aqrawi: Transition Expert from Transition Coach

    Episode 28: Sairan Aqrawi: Transition Expert from Transition Coach
    Nov 20 2024
    In Episode 28 of Clocking Out, Raymond sits down with Sairan Aqrawi, who shares her inspiring journey of transformation and self-discovery. Born in Iraq, Sairan left her home country in 1997 to pursue the American Dream. Influenced by her father, she chose a career in Civil Engineering, dedicating herself to the field and excelling in systems integration and project delivery.

    But despite her success, Sairan found herself drawn to a new path—one that would allow her to tap into her true passion for empowering others. After years of working as an engineer, Sairan made the bold decision to step away from her PhD program and dive into the world of coaching. Enrolling in a coaching certificate program, she discovered a hidden gem: the ability to mentor women seeking their own hidden gems. Since then, Sairan has coached hundreds of women, guiding them to tap into their own hidden gems and build more authentic, impactful careers.

    In this episode, Sairan shares the powerful lessons she’s learned from her journey—from navigating a career shift and embracing uncertainty to the importance of being true to yourself, your values, and your true calling. Her unique blend of technical expertise and entrepreneurial wisdom offers listeners a roadmap for pursuing their own dreams beyond the traditional career path.

    Whether you're seeking guidance on how to pivot in your own career or simply looking for inspiration to take that next step toward fulfilling your potential, Sairan’s insights are a must-listen!

    Connect with Sairan:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sairan-aqrawi-m-sc-993bb61a3
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    50 mins
  • Episode 27: Kayla McDaniel: Data Analytics at Meta to Stay at Home Mom back to Working Mom

    Episode 27: Kayla McDaniel: Data Analytics at Meta to Stay at Home Mom back to Working Mom
    Nov 13 2024
    In Episode 27 of Clocking Out, Raymond Lee sits down with Kayla McDaniel, a tech leader whose career journey has taken unexpected—and ultimately rewarding—turns. Originally set on becoming a nurse, Kayla pivoted to pursue degrees in computer science and international business. Her path wasn’t without challenges; a trio of layoffs pushed her to reconsider her career trajectory, eventually leading her into software client success, where she has thrived by applying her technical expertise and leadership skills.

    With over a decade in global operations and data analytics, Kayla has become an experienced, results-driven leader, specializing in operational efficiency and data-informed decision-making. She leverages advanced tools like Power BI, Python, and Looker, alongside Lean Six Sigma methodologies, to enhance both processes and customer outcomes. Her dedication to creating high-performing, cross-functional teams reflects her commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and collaboration.

    In this episode, Kayla opens up about her journey through multiple layoffs and shares how she turned these setbacks into opportunities to align her career with her passion for technology and customer success. Her story is an inspiring reminder that career redirection can lead to new and fulfilling avenues, even in the face of unexpected challenges.

    Connect with Kayla: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayla-mcdaniel/

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    42 mins
  • Episode 26: Tammi Marks: Product Manager, IT Clinical Applications to Owner of Beauty Marks Aesthetics

    Episode 26: Tammi Marks: Product Manager, IT Clinical Applications to Owner of Beauty Marks Aesthetics
    Nov 6 2024
    In this episode of Clocking Out, host Raymond Lee sits down with Tammi Marks, a seasoned healthcare professional who recently took a bold step toward fulfilling her lifelong passion. After a 30-year career spanning clinical roles and healthcare IT, Tammi found herself at a crossroads when she was unexpectedly laid off from her position at Common Spirits. Rather than letting this setback define her, she embraced it as an opportunity to "clock out" of her former role and dive into something she had always dreamed of: aesthetics.

    In this episode, Tammi shares her candid experience with the challenges of being laid off, offering valuable insights on navigating career redirection with resilience and optimism. Since January 2023, she has built a thriving business in aesthetics, becoming certified in neuromodulators and fillers and learning from industry experts. Tammi’s journey from OR Nursing and Clinical Informaticist roles to entrepreneurship in aesthetics is a powerful example of how embracing uncertainty can lead to unexpected fulfillment.

    Tune in to hear how Tammi transformed a moment of loss into an inspiring new chapter, carving her path with passion and purpose. This conversation is perfect for anyone looking to make a career pivot or turn a challenging setback into an opportunity for growth.

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tammi-marks-it-healthcare-leader-remote
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beauty_marks_aesthetics/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeautyMarksAestheticsIdaho/
    Website: www.beautymarksaesthetics.com

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    Visit Raymond’s website: https://www.raymondlee.co/
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    50 mins
  • Episode 25: Ila Edgar: Founder of Big Change to Living with Heart, Authenticity, & Being Uncomfortable with Uncertainty

    Episode 25: Ila Edgar: Founder of Big Change to Living with Heart, Authenticity, & Being Uncomfortable with Uncertainty
    Oct 30 2024
    Ila Edgar is a firm believer that trust is the foundation of all relationships, including the one we have with ourselves. Her extensive experience in progressive leadership roles across diverse industries led her to establish Big Change Inc., a consultancy dedicated to partnering with leaders and teams to identify and overcome relational obstacles that impede their success.

    Through her expert guidance, clients forge stronger relationships and implement meaningful changes within their teams and organizations. Her approach is tailored to each client's unique needs, sometimes requiring minor adjustments, and other times delving deeper into complex issues. Regardless of the scope, Ila is committed to helping individuals cultivate human-centric leadership and is known for her ability to pinpoint the core of what truly matters.

    Ila’s questions, insights, and advice about relationship trust can be heard on her twice-monthly podcast, called Trust on Purpose, which she co-hosts with Charles Feltman. Every episode delves into how relationships can either thrive or die on the basis of trust, and offers real discussion and practical advice on how to build, maintain, and rebuild trust in all of our important relationships.

    Ila is a Certified Trust at Work Facilitator, Certified Dare To Lead Facilitator, Executive Leadership Coach, Adjunct Instructor with SAIT and is frequently called upon as a workshop facilitator, presenter, and conference speaker.

    Connect with Ila:
    Website: www.bigchangeinc.com
    Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilaedgar/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigc.hange
    Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trust-on-purpose/id1608102078
    Email: ila@bigchangeinc.com


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    Visit Raymond’s website: https://www.raymondlee.co/
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    53 mins
  • Episode 24: Bianca Sibiya: Africa Operations at TikTok to Founder and COO of The Fixer Co.

    Episode 24: Bianca Sibiya: Africa Operations at TikTok to Founder and COO of The Fixer Co.
    Oct 23 2024
    Bianca Sibiya is a passionate, value-driven digital marketer, speaker, and culture leader with over 20 years of experience in Tech, Fintech, Broadcast, Fashion, and Film across Sub-Saharan Africa. She develops future-state B2B and B2C strategies for brands and agencies, helping them better leverage social platforms, build community content ecosystems through shared interests, scale social selling, and integrate culture to shape impactful marketing strategies.

    After building the operations at TikTok Africa for the past two years, Bianca identified significant gaps in how brands, employees, and creative agency partners can upskill, optimize, and leverage digital platforms, content tools, and the creator economy through culture-driven social selling. This led her to establish The Fixer Coalition, a consultancy focused on platform, content, and creator consulting for brand teams and agency partners. Her mission is to empower everyone to optimize in the attention economy by delivering value that is meaningful, relevant, and measurable.

    Connect with Bianca:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancasibiya/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bianca_sibiya/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefixerbinx

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    Visit Raymond’s website: https://www.raymondlee.co/
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    58 mins
  • Episode 23: Danielle Smeltzer: Operations and People Leader to Founder and CEO of Awarely

    Episode 23: Danielle Smeltzer: Operations and People Leader to Founder and CEO of Awarely
    Oct 16 2024
    Danielle Smeltzer is an advocate for trauma-informed leadership and progressive workplace well-being. As the founder of Awarely Embodied Leadership, she's on a mission to help leaders reclaim their well-being as they rise while challenging organizations to consider more sustainable paths to growth.

    By drawing on her 16+ years of leadership expertise and over 500 hours of training in trauma-informed practices, coaching, mindfulness, and somatics, she inspires high-performing women and organizations to transform how they lead (and live) through embodied leadership coaching, workshops, and thought leadership.

    Connect with Danielle:
    Website: https://www.awarely.ca
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-smeltzer-89202018/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielle.awarelyleadership/
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AwarelyEmbodiedLeadership
    Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2SggtPoiLD5R9vgkpivfQF?si=198dfe8886d74948


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    Visit Raymond’s website: https://www.raymondlee.co/
    Order Clocking Out: A Stress-Free Guide to Career Transitions: https://www.amazon.com/Clocking-Out-Stress-Free-Career-Transitions/dp/1586446541


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    40 mins
  • Episode 22: Vanessa Karel: Photography Project Manager at Cisco to Founder & CEO of Greether

    Episode 22: Vanessa Karel: Photography Project Manager at Cisco to Founder & CEO of Greether
    Oct 9 2024
    Please welcome Vanessa Karel to the Clocking Out podcast.

    Vanessa Karel, is a second-time Founder, Serial Entrepreneur, Storyteller, and Creative Producer. She was named as one of the 100 rising Latinx Startup founders to watch by Inicio Ventures and a Latinx to watch by Hispanic Executive through her work founding Greether; a travel startup that helps women travel safer.

    Most recently she was the most voted entrepreneur creating impact in Mexico by ASEM. Vanessa is also currently leading Girls in Tech, San Francisco as their Volunteer Manager Director.

    Vanessa’s goal is to empower women to help each other while discovering the world. She is constantly advocating and finding ways to bring up issues that need to be addressed immediately, such as pay gaps, insecurity, and how to build sustainable tourism.

    Connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-karel/

    Visit https://www.greether.com/
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    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greether
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    48 mins
  • Episode 21: Angela Pointon: Photographer to Founder & CEO of a Marketing Agency she Sold

    Episode 21: Angela Pointon: Photographer to Founder & CEO of a Marketing Agency she Sold
    Oct 2 2024
    Please welcome Angela Pointon to the Clocking Out podcast.

    Angela Pointon is a fractional Chief Marketing Officer and revenue strategist who helps B2B companies get their marketing on a solid foundation and is focused on growth. She has over 25 years of marketing experience, and also successfully exited and sold an award-winning marketing agency, 11outof11, in 2023. Angela is a speaker, podcaster and author of the book, "Stop Blending In". Angela serves as committee co-chair of women's initiatives at the Entrepreneurs' Organization Philadelphia Chapter. Angela graduated from Drexel University with a BS degree in photography and an MBA degree from St. Joseph's University.

    Connect with Angela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pointonangela/
    Visit Angela’s website: https://www.angela-pointon.com/

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    45 mins