Welcome to the very first episode of The Climb, a podcast designed to empower women of color in their career journeys. I am Felicia Smith, your host, and I am thrilled to embark on this journey with you.

In this episode, I introduce myself and share my own career experiences spanning over 17 years. I reflect on the challenges I faced and the lack of guidance and mentorship from women of color executives. This led me to create this podcast as a platform to share insights and strategies for women of color to thrive and excel in their careers.

Throughout the series, we will delve into various topics such as work-life balance, knowing when it's time to move on, and navigating the political landscape of the workforce. We will also feature interviews with accomplished women of color executives to inspire and motivate our listeners.

Join us every Wednesday, starting June 19th, as we empower women of color to climb higher and thrive. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn at Join The Climb to continue the conversation and get ready to ascend with The Climb podcast.

I am excited to embark on this journey with you, and I hope that together, we can break barriers and reach new heights in our careers. Thank you for tuning in, and let's start climbing!