Risky Conversations with Jamie Lee

Mar 27 2025 93 ep. 34 mins 2

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Everything that's rewarding is on the other side of a Risky Conversation.

In this podcast for professional women, we have honest talks about topics often considered taboo or "too risky" at work -- salary negotiation, mental and reproductive health, office politics, social injustices, and unconventional ways smart women navigate their path forward despite a flawed and sexist society.

Join me as we dive deeper into these risky yet rewarding conversations, embracing the growth they bring.

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