SHE SAID IT Podcast™
Stagione 1
Recoding Confidence
di Jackie & Salay
Let’s break down the unwritten rules women face in male-dominated workplaces—starting with the “small talk tax” and why visibility often hinges on conversations that feel optional but aren’t. We dig into how women can build confidence and a personal brand rooted in data, not self-doubt, and how to state achievements clearly without shrinking. From there, we cut straight to the dynamics that silence women—like the young engineer with the deepest expertise but no space to speak—and why real leadership means actively pulling her into the conversation. We also spotlight how neurodivergent women navigate these environments with strengths the system still struggles to recognize. All the way from the UK, Amy Kean is the CEO and creative disruptor behind Good Shout, the training company powering confidence, communication, and creativity with a massive global following! A TEDx speaker, bestselling author of The Little Girl Who Gave Zero Fcks*, and creator of House of Weeds, she blends psychology, culture, and rebellion into tools that help people speak boldly and show up without shrinking. With accolades like LinkedIn Top Voice, Campaign Trailblazer, co‑founder of DICE, and writer‑performer of the sold‑out play GROUP, Amy is a force for confidence, inclusion, and unapologetic self‑expression.
We’re examining the internal psychological architecture we carry into every room—the imposter, the critic, the chameleon, the overachiever, and the other archetypes that quietly shape her reactions under pressure. This episode zeroes in on these internal characters: how they form, how they hijack decision‑making, and how to reclaim authority from them. Dr. Christine Smith is a licensed psychologist in private practice and adjunct professor of psychology and counseling at several Boston-area institutions. Her clinical work spans eating disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, body image, the pressures faced by high-achieving professionals, and more. A former chemical engineer with published research on women in STEM, Dr. Smith brings a valuable perspective—using her deep understanding of workplace dynamics, identity, and performance‑driven environments to help navigate bias, burnout, and value misalignments. She’s a public speaker and author including one of the Top Outstanding Articles of 2025 by the Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering.