What if the path to high performance starts with doing… less?

In a first for Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica welcomes her very first male guest: visionary entrepreneur and marketing expert George Bryant. But George isn’t here to talk about sales funnels and KPIs—he’s here to get real about burnout, misalignment, and the emotional toll of always being “on.”

Together, they unpack why high-achieving women often wrap their worth in job titles, productivity, and perfection—and how to start untangling that mess with compassion, curiosity, and yes… even stillness.

Inside the episode:
✳️ Why people aren’t their job titles—and what happens when we forget that
✳️ The power of creating space to just be (without your phone)
✳️ Nervous system regulation 101: small tools that create big shifts
✳️ George’s H.E.A.R.T. framework and how to apply it to personal growth, not just business
✳️ The one free, overlooked practice that can instantly help you reset
✳️ Plus: Erica’s card game for deeper family dinners, and the surprising leadership lesson from a massage table

If you’ve been grinding through your goals on autopilot, this episode is your invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the human behind the hustle.

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🔗 Resources:
Find George Bryant at mindofgeorge.com
Listen to Erica’s guest episode on George’s podcast, The Mind of George Show

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What if your brain isn’t broken—it's just doing its job?

Cognitive neuroscientist and keynote speaker Dr. Heather Collins joins Erica to break down the brain science behind feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just plain burnt out, and how to get unstuck with intention. From decoding fear responses to building a powerhouse memory, Dr. Collins brings neuroscience out of the lab and into your everyday life.

We dive into:
🧠 Why your brain resists change (and how to override it)
🧠 The secret to building an “expert brain” that works smarter, not harder
🧠 Why taking just 10 minutes a day can radically boost your career
🧠 The science of small shifts, habit loops, and how to rewire your fear response
🧠 And yes—where you put your damn keys matters more than you think

Plus, Erica shares her “40 Hard Things” challenge and the surprising brain benefits of simply asking for help. Tune in to learn the science-backed strategies that will make your brain your biggest career asset.

Connect with Dr. Collins: drheathercollins.com | LinkedIn

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What happens when a headshot appointment turns into your next career move? For Natasha Cornstein, it was the beginning of a wild, purpose-driven journey from beauty client to CEO of Blushington, the luxury express beauty brand now redefining glam across the country.

In this inspiring episode, Erica sits down with Natasha to unpack the pivots, pitfalls, and power moves that shaped her unconventional rise through media, sports, and beauty—and the sticky floors she had to break through along the way.

They dive into:
✨ Why perfectionism nearly derailed Natasha’s early career—and how she let it go
✨ The leadership feedback that brought her to her knees (and changed everything)
✨ Building through crisis: how Natasha led her team through COVID by embracing collaboration over competition
✨ What franchising can unlock for women who are done playing small
✨ The moment Natasha finally knew she was leading on her terms

If you’ve ever felt stuck, doubted your path, or wondered if it’s too late to pivot—this episode is your permission slip to dream bigger, act bolder, and break your own rules.

💼 Learn more about Blushington: blushington.com

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What if the life you were chasing was never actually your dream to begin with?

In this powerful episode of Glass Ceilings & Sticky Floors, I sit down with Adriana D’Onofrio—a life and business coach for dreamers, doers, and trailblazers—who left behind the corporate hustle to build a soul-aligned life on her own terms. From designing couture gowns in Rome to running a hospitality division in NYC, Adriana’s story is a whirlwind of ambition, burnout, and radical realignment.

We talk about:
💥 How burnout cracked open her path to entrepreneurship
💥 The power of feminine energy and redefining ambition
💥 Why your "dream job" might just be a sticky floor in disguise
💥 How to ask the real questions that lead to lasting fulfillment
💥 The journal prompts that changed her life (and can change yours too)

Whether you're climbing the ladder or building your own, this episode will challenge you to rethink what success really means—and how to get there without losing yourself in the process.

🎧 Listen now and start asking the deeper questions.
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When burnout sends you to the hospital (twice), you start asking bigger questions. Like: What kind of leader do I want to be—and how do I build workplaces that actually feel good to work in?

This week on Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, I’m joined by Andrea Wanerstrand, founder of A3 Culture Lab and leadership coach to companies like Microsoft and T-Mobile. Andrea shares her journey from corporate high-achiever to lavender-farming culture rebel—and what it really takes to lead with authenticity, autonomy, and accountability.

We dive into:

💥 How burnout nearly derailed her life—and what brought her back
💥 The 3 A’s of human-centered leadership
💥 Why emotional awareness is a superpower (not a liability)
💥 How to reset your nervous system when your body says “this isn’t working”
💥 The difference between being nice and being kind—especially in tough conversations

If you’ve ever felt like you had to shrink yourself to succeed, this episode will remind you that you’re not too much—and you’re more than enough.

🎧 Press play to reclaim your power, reset your mindset, and lead with heart.

🔗 Learn more about Andrea’s work at a3culturelab.com
💬 Connect with her on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/andreawanerstrand

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What if the key to workplace equality isn’t changing people—but changing systems?

Erica sits down with Siri Chilazi, a senior researcher at the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard and co-author of Make Work Fair. Siri is an internationally recognized expert in closing gender gaps at work, and she’s here to share what really works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to building equitable organizations.

They dive into:
💥 Why unconscious bias trainings often fail to create real change
💥 The power of “de-biasing systems” over trying to de-bias people
💥 The sticky floors that nearly derailed Siri’s early career—and how she broke free
💥 How small, strategic changes to everyday processes (like resume formatting!) can make a massive difference
💥 What to do when your company doesn’t have a promotion process—and how to uncover the hidden rules

If you’ve ever felt like the system wasn’t built for your success, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to take your next step—and maybe even shift your organization while you’re at it.

🎧 Tune in to learn how you can help Make Work Fair—one strategic action at a time.

📖 Grab Siri’s book: Make Work Fair
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Ever feel like ripping off your bra, crawling into your comfiest sweats, and disappearing into a bag of chips and low-effort Netflix? Same, friend. In this solo episode, Erica Rooney gets radically real about what it’s like to completely lose your motivation—and how to get it back using science, not shame.

You’ll learn:

🔥 Why motivation isn’t a feeling—it’s a dopamine-driven process
🔥 How to spark action before the motivation kicks in
🔥 The top 3 motivation killers for high-achieving women (yes, burnout and perfectionism, we’re looking at you)
🔥 The tiny tools that help you shift from stuck to unstoppable
🔥 Why your environment and expectations might be draining your drive—and how to fix it fast

Whether you’re curled up in overwhelm or simply stuck in the sticky floor of “blah,” this episode is your call to reclaim momentum, one micro action at a time. You're not lazy. You're not broken. You're just one small step away from getting sh*t done. Let's go.

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What if the very thing you’ve been avoiding—stress—is actually the key to your healthiest, most vibrant life?

In this eye-opening episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, I sit down with Dr. Sharon Bergquist, physician, research scientist, and founder of Emory Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness. Dr. Sharon reveals a powerful reframe: that certain kinds of stress—when used in microdoses—can actually help you live longer, feel better, and thrive in your everyday life.

We dive into:

🔥 Why you don’t need a cold plunge to get the benefits of hot/cold therapy
🔥 The five stressors your body needs to function at its best
🔥 How syncing your sleep and eating habits can transform your energy
🔥 Why women especially must rethink their relationship with aging
🔥 The mindset shift that’s more powerful than any workout or diet

This episode is a must-listen for any high-achiever who’s tired of burnout culture and ready for a sustainable, science-backed path to feeling amazing. Let’s ditch the all-or-nothing thinking, sprinkle in some stress, and grow into the strongest version of ourselves.

🎧 Hit play now to learn how small, intentional discomforts can unlock your full potential.

📘 Grab Dr. Sharon’s new book: The Stress Paradox: Why You Need Stress to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier
💡 Learn more about her work: Emory Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness

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