In this honest and heartfelt episode of The Great Connect, longtime friends and former colleagues Carrie Allen and Amy Pons reunite to unpack the millennial experience in the workplace. From being the subject of HR meetings about “how to manage millennials” to being underestimated while overperforming, they’ve lived the contradictions, and they’re ready to talk about it.

Together, they shine a light on the generational friction, intergenerational workplace trauma, and quiet strength it takes to rise anyway. Naming what’s broken, honoring what’s changing, and offering a fresh perspective on what’s possible when we stop shrinking and start leading differently, Carrie and Amy explore what it truly means to be part of the “Hero Generation” – and why millennials are uniquely positioned to break the mold and lead with heart.

Key Topics Covered:

• The toxic dynamics millennials face as they step into leadership
• How the 2008 recession shaped our generation’s resilience
• Generational theory, and why we’re called the “Hero Generation”
• The importance of asking questions and challenging the status quo
• The cost of hiding your truth at work
• The spiritual and energetic revolution that’s happening now
• How to lead differently and create supportive environments

Powerful Moments:

• Amy's raw honesty about being told she was "too much" while crushing goals
• What it’s really like to lead while being underestimated
• “You need to stop crying, you have it better than I did” isn’t leadership
• Why it’s on us, as millennials, to change the game for good

This isn't just another workplace podcast. It’s a rallying cry for millennials who are done playing small and ready to lead on their own terms. If you’re feeling the friction and know deep down you’re here to shift the system (not fit into it), this episode is for you.

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Amy Pons: https://www.unlockthemagic.org/