Laila Shaikley makes her own luck, not with influence or money or connections, but with sheer persistence. And she’s here today to share how that persistence and willingness to put herself on cringe mountain has opened up one opportunity for another for her – and why it’ll do the same for you.

If you’ve ever felt the twinge of imposter syndrome or talked yourself out of opportunities because you felt “unqualified,” you need this conversation.

What’s in this episode:

• [00:00] Intro

• [02:00] Why building your personal brand is a chance for you to share your own cheat codes and share your expertise

• [04:00] Why parenting and leadership require many of the same skills

• [09:00] How you can create your own luck through persistence

• [16:00] What you can do to stand out at interviews

• [25:00] How you should guide your own narrative during the interview process

• [30:00] Why you should apply for jobs you’re underqualified for

• [38:00] The cheat code to reading more books

• [43:00] How to fight fear through problem solving and innovation

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My guest today has been un-gatekeeping male-dominated industries for decades now, and she’s ready to bring a new generation of women into sports and finance. Angelina Lawton, entrepreneur, CEO and founder of SportsDigita, is here to give us the cheat codes on creating a killer network, an irresistible personal brand, and an untouchable digital footprint.

If you’ve thought about going into sports, tech, or finance as a female entrepreneur, this conversation is the kickstart you need.

What’s in this episode:

• [00:00] Intro

• [01:00] Why your network and the people you follow are crucial to breaking into sales and finance

• [07:00] The power of a personal brand (and why you should have started yours yesterday)

• [13:00] Why you don’t exist if you don’t have an internet footprint

• [20:00] How you can stop apologizing at work

• [28:00] Why it’s time for women to stop being afraid of the tech industry and start taking up space

• [32:00] How to manage your time like a boss

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