In this episode, I'm joined by Anne Devereux-Mills, former CEO of ad agencies and founder of Parlay House, to discuss the bold and boundary-pushing choices Anne made in her career and beyond.

Anne shares how she navigated the male-dominated executive suite as CEO of ad agencies, taking risks to draw lines between her work and family life, even when it went against the norms.

She opens up about the difficult, vulnerable conversations she had to have -- calling out inappropriate behavior from powerful colleagues, discussing personal health challenges, and confronting its aftermath.

But Anne's biggest risk-taking may have been inviting 12 complete strangers into her home to have the kind of raw and real conversations that are forbidden in the workplace.

This leap of faith led to the creation of Parlay House (full disclosure: I'm a member of Parlay House), a community that empowers women to shed their work personas and connect on a deeper, human-to-human level.

• Learn more about Parlay House here: https://parlayhouse.com/
• Follow Anne on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/annedevmills/
• Follow Parlay House on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/parlay.house/

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If you've ever struggled with severe PMS, painful periods, or the visceral challenges of having a female body in a male-dominated workplace, this episode is a must-listen.

This is an important conversation for me personally.

As a menstruating woman in her forties, I've had days where I'd been doubled over in premenstrual pain (both physical and mental) so bad the overly dramatic part of my brain told me I was going to die.

I'm always searching for answers, so I've googled my symptoms ad nauseam.

I've read books on the topic, including Shalene Gupta's The Cycle (https://shalenegupta.com/the-cycle/).

Then, I advocated for myself with my OBGYN.

All of which led me to a prescription for low-dose SSRI that flipped the switch on period paid and made my cycles much, much more manageable.

Around 80% of women experience period pain or PMS (premenstrual syndrome). For about 10% of women with PME (premenstrual exacerbation) or PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), the pain is severe enough to disrupt their lives, relationships, and careers.

In this honest and vulnerable conversation with Shalene Gupta, we address period pain, something that affects a majority of women yet is so often shrouded in shame and silence.

Shalene bravely shares her journey with PMDD and the immense challenges it posed for her high-powered career as a journalist and writer.

She shared invaluable insights on navigating PMDD as an ambitious, high-achieving woman.

We also discuss practical strategies for managing physical, mental, and emotional symptoms, as well as guidance on overcoming the societal stigma that often prevents women from learning about treatment solutions and getting help, so they can continue to excel in their careers and lives.

To learn more:

• Sign up for Shalene's newsletter on her website: https://shalenegupta.com/
• Check out the website of the International Association of Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) at iapmd.org for more resources on PMDD-related diagnosis and treatment
• Track your menstrual cycles. There are many great apps available on app stores. I personally use a print version I downloaded from Maisie Hill https://maisiehill.com/chartmycycle/

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In today's podcast, we're going to talk about negotiating a pay raise after coming back from maternity leave.

We're going to address

• why this can feel risky
• what you can do to de-risk your request for the salary increase
• and the steps you can take to ensure that the risk you take in asking for a raise is most likely to be rewarded

I'm sharing a simple, easy-to-follow framework, scripts and a mindset shift to help you navigate this conversation.

(You can also click HERE for the LinkedIn article with these steps and scripts.)

But FIRST can I be honest with you?

As a feminist who believes in the equality of all genders and who believes that the female body is magical for its life-creating and life-giving powers -- the concept of a "fatherhood bonus" and "motherhood penalty" is befuddling if not repugnant.

It makes me sad and mad.

Listen to the episode for my suggestions on how to flip the script on this ingrained sexism as well as real client case studies of how to negotiate a pay raise when you're coming back from maternity leave.

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• **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply **
• Connect with me on LinkedIn
• Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com