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Natalie Luke, PhD
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UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Why Advocacy Is Your Most Powerful Corporate Leadership Tool
What if the real reason you can't get to your next level isn't a lack of skill? In this conversation with Dr. Candace Steele Flippin, we dive deep into the hidden patterns holding ambitious women back: from Gen Z's hunger for fast growth to millennial leaders carrying the impossible weight of "doing it all," to the one communication skill that's most correlated with career success (hint: most of us struggle with it). Dr. Candace shares her groundbreaking SHAPE model for career self-efficacy, reveals why advocacy is the most powerful tool in your leadership toolkit, and challenges us to stop...
2026-01-20
35 min
This Queer Book Saved My Life
Lost Prophet: The Life and Times of Bayard Rustin with Lucas F. Schleusener and John D’Emilio
How can we hold together idealism and authenticity even when the world is homophobic?Today we meet Lucas F. Schleusener and we’re talking about the queer book that saved his life: Lost Prophet: The Life and Times of Bayard Rustin by John D'Emilio.Lucas is a writer, educator, and national security strategist shaping the future of equity across the national security enterprise. As Co-Founder and CEO of Out in National Security he leads a global community that advances LGBTQIA+ inclusion and drives policy change across defense and foreign policy. Luke is a Term Member of...
2026-01-13
39 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
To the Moon: Shedding Outdated Fear and Resetting for Expanded Leadership Presence
What if the habits that once kept you safe are the very things now holding you back?In this episode of UnCeiling You, Natalie sits down with Jennifer Gligoric, ethical entrepreneur, business strategist, and Asgardian Minister, to explore how early survival strategies can quietly shape leadership long after the original threat is gone.Jennifer shares her journey from teenage homelessness to global leadership spaces, and the moment she realized that invisibility, once necessary for survival, had become a hidden limiter to her impact.This is not a conversation about confidence or mindset.
2026-01-12
41 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
When Women’s Professions Are Reclassified: Leadership & Clarity Under Fire
This week, right before Thanksgiving — a time when so many women already carry the emotional, logistical, and relational load for their families — a major federal rule was announced reclassifying several women-dominated professions as “non-professional.”Nursing, teaching, social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and physician assistant programs will lose access to Graduate PLUS loans beginning July 1, 2026.This change affects workforce pipelines, access to care, financial risk, and the emotional landscape for the women who lead in these fields.In this episode, we break down:What the new rule actually changesWhy...
2025-11-25
14 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
The Boldest Career Move You Can Make: Saying No with Confidence
What if the boldest career move you can make isn’t a yes — but a no?In this powerful episode of UnCeiling You, Natalie sits down with Stacie Shifflett, a woman who has rewritten what leadership looks like in rooms where she was never “supposed” to hold power.From turning down multiple offers from Booz Allen… to negotiating work on her own terms… to helping lead a $50 million acquisition without a college degree… to walking away from lucrative roles that didn’t align with her values…Stacie’s career...
2025-11-17
39 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
From Reacting to Responding: Calm Leadership for Career Advancement
Career advancement and leadership development don’t come from pushing harder — they come from learning how to lead with calm clarity. In this episode, we explore what it takes to shift from reacting under pressure to responding with confidence at work so you can grow sustainably without burning out.This conversation with The Dutch Mentor goes straight to the heart of what overwhelmed high performers face: the invisible pace that drives urgency, overworking, and emotional exhaustion. Together we talk about how women in leadership — and anyone navigating high-pressure environments — can embrace calm leadership as a strategic advantage.You...
2025-11-10
39 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Doing Everything Right ... and Still Unseen? Career Confidence for Women Leaders
You hit every target — but somehow, it still feels like no one sees you.In this episode of UnCeiling You, host Dr. Natalie Luke sits down with Sharon Ehrlich — executive coach, public speaker, and former IT executive — to unpack why high-performing women can feel invisible even when excelling. Together, they explore the mindset and strategies behind true visibility, confidence at work, and career advancement that doesn’t come at the cost of your peace.You’ll learn:Why effort ≠ recognition (and what actually gets you noticed)The difference between mentorship and sponsors...
2025-11-03
38 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Finding Purpose Under Pressure: Leadership Alignment & Career Growth
What happens when life looks perfect on the outside—but inside, something feels misaligned?In this episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke talks with Betsy Pepine, award-winning entrepreneur and author of Breaking Boxes, about staying aligned with your values under pressure. Together, they explore how authenticity, awareness, and courage fuel leadership development and career advancement for women who refuse to compromise their integrity for success.You’ll learn how women in leadership can build trust through alignment, recognize when it’s time for necessary ending...
2025-10-29
30 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Negotiation Is NOT Confrontation: Career Advancement Through Alignment
Negotiation isn’t confrontation — it’s alignment.In this empowering episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke talks with Khiara Cureton, Executive, Career, and Wealth Coach, about redefining negotiation as a tool for leadership development and career advancement — especially for ambitious women balancing work and motherhood.You’ll learn how to ask for more without guilt, lead from alignment instead of exhaustion, and cultivate confidence at work rooted in self-trust, not people-pleasing.Together, they explore how women in leadership can transform negotiatio...
2025-10-27
27 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
The 3-Second Window That Breaks Self-Sabotage & Builds Leadership Confidence
Why do we pull back when opportunity knocks instead of stepping forward?In this episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke talks with Dr. Albert Bramante, talent agent, psychologist, and author of Rise Above the Script, about the hidden psychology of self-sabotage and how to transform fear into clarity and confidence at work.You’ll learn how to spot the split-second moment when fear disguises itself as logic—and how to use it to your advantage for authentic leadership development and career advancement.
2025-10-22
34 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Stop Acting Like a Leader: Authentic Leadership & Confidence at Work
Most professionals know how to act like leaders — confident voice, polished presence, solid résumé. But what happens when your energy doesn’t match your words?In this episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke sits down with Katherine Lazaruk, leadership and presence coach, opera singer turned executive educator, to explore what it really means to lead from the inside out.Katherine shares how self-leadership becomes the foundation for authentic influence — and how you can stop performing leadership and start embodying it. Together, they unpack what it looks like to lead with ful...
2025-10-20
39 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Visibility Isn’t Vanity: Confidence & Career Advancement for Women Leaders
Job boards are where dreams go to die — so where do real opportunities live?In this episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke sits down with Dawn Rasmussen, résumé and career-strategy expert, to reveal why visibility is leadership strategy, not self-promotion. Together, they unpack how to turn your résumé into a narrative of impact, network authentically, and transform setbacks into growth opportunities.You’ll learn how to reframe self-promotion as service, shift from external validation to confidence at work, and position yourself for real career a...
2025-10-16
32 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Stop Asking for Permission: Connection, Confidence & Career Advancement
What if the key to freedom isn’t independence—but connection?In this episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke talks with Sasha Eburne, Australian entrepreneur and NLP Master Coach, about how confidence, community, and self-trust drive career advancement and authentic success.After 25 years in corporate life, Sasha stopped asking for permission and started creating freedom through relationships, not isolation. Together, they explore how women in leadership can let go of guilt, build confidence at work, and redefine ambition on their own terms.🎧 Listen...
2025-10-13
26 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Start Building Power: Leadership Development for Career Advancement
If your professional network feels supportive but not strategic, this episode will transform the way you think about connection and influence.Host Dr. Natalie Luke sits down with Liz Weber, CMC, CSP — ranked among the Top 30 Global Gurus for Leadership (2025) — to uncover how powerful leaders create networks that drive career advancement and sustainable leadership development.Together, they challenge the myth that “being nice” or “making friends” leads to success. Instead, Liz reveals how to build confidence at work, cultivate influence with integrity, and focus on the right re...
2025-10-06
32 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Credentials Won’t Promote You: Confidence & Connection for Career Advancement
Degrees open doors—but they don’t guarantee promotions. In this episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke sits down with Brianne Rush, founder of The Independence Lab, to reveal the real drivers of career advancement—curiosity, confidence, and authentic connection.Brianne shares how she rose from intern to managing editor in one year, the three biggest networking mistakes Gen Z professionals make, and how asking for help can actually accelerate growth.Together, they unpack why relationships—not résumés—decide who gets noticed, how confidence at work sha...
2025-09-29
26 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Leadership Development Insight: The One Red Flag to Watch For
In this episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke sits down with Kelly Slavitt, global legal executive and board advisor, to reveal the one red flag every woman in leadership watches for — the subtle warning sign that can make or break your career advancement.Kelly shares lessons from decades in boardrooms, including how to read power dynamics, build confidence at work, and maintain integrity in high-stakes decisions. Together, they unpack how leadership development requires not just expertise, but awareness, courage, and strategic listening.🎁 Free Reset...
2025-09-26
01 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Board Leadership Decoded: How Women Advance with Confidence at Work
In this episode of UnCeiling You, host Dr. Natalie Luke talks with Kelly Slavitt, a seasoned board advisor and legal executive, about what it really takes for women in leadership to earn their seat at the table. Kelly shares lessons from her journey navigating male-dominated boardrooms, building confidence at work, and using humor and strategy to drive career advancement.Together, they unpack how relationships fuel leadership growth, why trust is a non-negotiable in high-stakes settings, and how mentorship and inclusion shape modern leadership development.
2025-09-24
31 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Why Compassion Outperforms Authority in Leadership Development and Career Advancement
In this episode [EP 42] of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke and Amy Quesenberry explore how compassion transforms leadership development, drives career advancement, and builds lasting confidence at work. Amy shares her journey from burnout to self-compassion, revealing how kindness — toward ourselves and others — creates stronger, more connected teams.Together, they unpack why compassion isn’t soft; it’s strategic. You’ll learn how to recognize burnout early, give and receive feedback with grace, and build communities that celebrate women in leadership.🎧 Listen now to discover how compassio...
2025-09-22
37 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Reinvention at Any Age: Dean’s Journey from Burnout to Alignment and Self-Belief
In this insider conversation, Dean shares how he thought the stage had passed him by—only to discover that stepping into the spotlight was a powerful new beginning. He opens up about the quiet belief he held onto even without external validation, the subtle signs of readiness to reinvent, and how aligning values, desires, and strengths transformed burnout into flow. Dean leaves us with a bold question that now guides every new opportunity: Does this align with my purpose and my values?🎁 Free Reset Guide for Leaders Who Carry a LotIf you’re constan...
2025-09-21
02 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Self-Compassion & Mindfulness: Amy Quesenberry on Morning Mindset and Authentic Connection
Amy Quesenberry reveals the self-compassion phrase that starts her mornings, the emotional signals that tell her she’s off balance, and how simple acts of kindness—like complimenting a smile—create authentic connections everywhere she goes. 🎁 Free Reset Guide for Leaders Who Carry a LotIf you’re constantly “on,” responsible for everything, and craving more calm without losing momentum, this short reset will help you slow the internal pace and lead with clarity. 👉 Download here!Resources:Connect with Amy: Click HereDownload: The Burnout Beacon Chea...
2025-09-20
03 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Finding Your Voice: Leadership, Confidence & the Power of...I Matter Too
In this insider conversation, Elaine Lin Hering opens up about a moment of regret when she silenced a junior colleague by defaulting to the “company line” rather than truly listening. She later repaired the relationship by apologizing directly, underscoring that leadership isn’t about perfection but about accountability and growth. Elaine shares her grounding mantra — “I matter too” — a reminder that every voice is worthy of dignity and respect, even in everyday moments like carving out time for yourself. This candid exchange highlights the importance of slowing down, listening deeply, and claiming space for your own voice without silencing others.
2025-09-20
03 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Rewiring Self-Doubt: Leadership Confidence, Burnout Recovery & Authentic Growth
In this raw and deeply honest episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke talks with Abby Havermann about how self-doubt and self-betrayal can silently lead to burnout—and how to break free. After a personal wake-up call that changed everything, Abby shares how she began listening to her body, trusting her intuition, and rebuilding from authenticity.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Recognize the signs of misalignment before burnout hits ✅ Rebuild confidence and self-trust through awareness and choice ✅ Lead authentically without betraying your values ✅ Understand that true alignment feels like freed...
2025-09-16
32 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Networking and Leading as an Introvert: Confidence, Connection, and Growth
In this empowering episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke speaks with Serena Low about how introverts can thrive in leadership, networking, and career growth—without pretending to be extroverted. Serena shares her journey from quiet achiever to confident quiet warrior, showing that introversion is a superpower, not a setback.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Network authentically without burnout or small-talk overload ✅ Use deep listening to build influence and trust in leadership ✅ Overcome childhood conditioning that stifles your voice ✅ Reframe visibility as service, not self-promotionIf you’ve e...
2025-09-15
28 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Turning Everyday Skills Into Income: Confidence, Leadership, and Growth
In this inspiring episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke speaks with Bart Merrell about transforming everyday experiences into powerful career growth and income opportunities. Bart shares how he turned personal challenges into stepping stones, proving that leadership development starts with recognizing the value you already have.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Identify and monetize the skills you already use every day ✅ Build confidence at work through small, consistent actions ✅ Use mentors and community to uncover hidden strengths ✅ Turn setbacks into momentum for l...
2025-09-08
45 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Your Worth Was Never Theirs to Define: Confidence, Healing, and Leadership
In this powerful episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke speaks with Neena Perez about reclaiming self-worth, rebuilding confidence, and transforming pain into leadership growth. Neena shares her inspiring story of overcoming abuse, poverty, and self-doubt to create a life defined by courage and authenticity. Together, they explore how women in leadership can stop outsourcing their value and rise from within.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Rebuild confidence after trauma and adversity ✅ Develop self-trust as the foundation for career growth ✅ Use storytelling to empower others and...
2025-09-02
31 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
From Conflict to Connection: Leadership Communication and Career Growth
In this insightful episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke speaks with Lynn Quinn, creator of the Four Zones of Communication model. Together, they explore how understanding the Pink Zone—a space of clarity, empathy, and confidence—can transform conflict into connection and accelerate leadership development and career growth.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Communicate effectively to build trust and collaboration at work ✅ Recognize when you’re in the victim, reactive, or reflective zones ✅ Use introspection and writing to strengthen confidence at work ✅ Shift...
2025-08-28
50 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Surviving Is NOT Living: Women in Leadership, Resilience, and Career Growth
In this deeply moving episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke sits down with Dr. Michele D. Clark, who shares her remarkable journey of overcoming breast cancer, strokes, and personal trauma. Together, they explore how resilience, faith, and self-compassion can transform adversity into leadership confidence and career growth.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Redefine identity after trauma and reclaim confidence at work ✅ Transform pain into purpose and impact ✅ Build supportive communities that foster healing and growth ✅ Embrace beauty, faith, and strength b...
2025-08-25
43 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Reinventing Life After Divorce: Career Growth, Confidence, and Connection
In this inspiring episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke talks with Pat Fenner about the power of reinvention after major life transitions—like divorce or career change. Pat shares how rebuilding community, redefining identity, and intentional networking led to renewed confidence, leadership development, and personal fulfillment.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Turn isolation into meaningful community and connection ✅ Use podcasting and storytelling as tools for healing and career growth ✅ Ask deeper questions to foster authentic relationships ✅ Embrace change with gratitude, courage, and clarityTh...
2025-08-21
27 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
How Money Shame Shapes Women in Leadership, Confidence, and Career Growth
In this eye-opening episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke sits down with Dr. Maggie Baker, psychologist and author, to unpack how money shame silently influences confidence, career choices, and leadership potential. Together, they explore how women in leadership can break free from inherited money beliefs, rebuild self-worth, and create financial empowerment without fear or taboo.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Identify and reframe the money stories driving your behavior ✅ Understand money dysmorphia and its impact on confidence at work ✅ Build financial resilience...
2025-08-18
37 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Midlife Reinvention: Career Growth, Confidence, and Redefining Success
In this empowering episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke talks with Dean Taylor about midlife reinvention, rediscovering purpose, and redefining success. Dean shares how facing fear, embracing gratitude, and building community helped him reignite dormant dreams and realign his career growth and leadership development with personal fulfillment.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Shift from self-reliance to strategic support ✅ Use gratitude and morning routines to boost confidence at work ✅ Redefine networking through generosity and collaboration ✅ Leave a lasting legacy through authentic leadership...
2025-08-14
27 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
When Silence Stops Serving You: Women in Leadership and Career Growth
In this transformative episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke talks with Dr. Elaine Lyn Hering about how women in leadership can unlearn silence and reclaim their voices at work. Together, they explore why high-achieving professionals often stay quiet, how silence is conditioned—not natural—and what authentic communication means for career growth and leadership development.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Recognize when silence becomes self-limiting ✅ Differentiate strategic silence from conditioned silence ✅ Build confidence at work through authenticity and voice ✅ Lead teams that value o...
2025-08-11
36 min
Infuse Compassion
Episode 27: The Power of the Inner Voice: Reflections on Our Conversation with Natalie Luke
Amy and Mark reflect on our conversation with Natalie Luke about blocks to careers and personal progress. Listen in as we discuss: - The “inner voice” that often leads to self-criticism and keeps us from reaching our potential. - How to quiet the critic that lives inside us - Some possible indications you need to look at a shift in your job or career. - The tie between Natalie’s “UnCeiling” concept and “unsealing” yourself. We hope you’ll join our discussion. Listen in and share your thoughts and tips in the show notes about how to keep the inner barriers from ho...
2025-08-05
27 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Stop Shrinking to Fit: Women in Leadership, Confidence & Career Growth
In this empowering solo episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke reveals how to stop shrinking to fit and start rising with power in your leadership, career, and life. If you’ve ever felt overlooked or undervalued at work, this episode invites you to quiet the inner critic, reclaim your voice, and step confidently into your next bold move.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Build confidence and visibility in leadership roles ✅ Replace perfectionism with progress and motion ✅ Cultivate authentic mentorship and supportive networks ✅ Reclaim your worth and rise without bur...
2025-08-04
26 min
Infuse Compassion
Episode 26: 'UnCeiling You' with Natalie Luke
In this episode of Infuse Compassion we talk about the barriers that keep you from achieving new heights. Our guest is Natalie Luke, author of “UnCeiling Your Career.” She shares insights that help you rethink the trajectory of your career and break through barriers that may be holding you back. In this episode, you’ll learn about: - External and internal barriers that could hold you back without knowing it. - The power of identifying hidden barriers and naming them. - The impact of developing “radical self trust” to get you past the “edge of comfort” to greater success. Regardless of where you a...
2025-07-29
33 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
From the Toy Store to the White House: Women in Leadership and Purpose
In this inspiring Season 2 finale of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke sits down with Jodi Bondi Norgaard, founder of Go! Go! Sports Girls, to explore how one mother turned a moment of frustration in a toy store into a nationwide movement for equality. Jodi shares her journey of leadership, resilience, and purpose, from facing rejection by major retailers to earning recognition at the White House.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Turn obstacles into opportunities for leadership growth ✅ Silence self-doubt and lead with authenticity ✅ Build confidence...
2025-07-28
34 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Breaking Barriers: Women in Leadership, Resilience, and Career Growth
In this inspiring episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke sits down with Kelly Broaddus, a trailblazer who turned challenges in the real estate industry into opportunities for growth. Kelly shares how faith, mindset, and visualization helped her overcome external barriers, reclaim her power, and create community impact. Together, they explore what it means for women in leadership to thrive through resilience and career growth.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Transform obstacles into opportunities through faith and focus ✅ Use mindset shifts to rebui...
2025-07-21
33 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
The Limitless Shift: Women in Leadership, Burnout, and Career Growth
In this transformative episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke speaks with Vicky Tee about breaking free from burnout, redefining success, and embracing limitless leadership. Vicky shares her journey from high-achieving exhaustion to empowered career growth, revealing how mindset shifts and self-worth can turn ambition into sustainable fulfillment.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Prevent burnout while pursuing high performance ✅ Reconnect with passion and purpose for authentic leadership ✅ Replace external validation with inner confidence ✅ Shift from achievement to alignment for lasting growthThis episode i...
2025-07-14
28 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Ageless Ambition: Women in Leadership, Visibility, and Career Growth
In this inspiring episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke and Ande Lyons, MBA challenge the myths of aging, ambition, and relevance. Together, they explore how women in leadership can reclaim visibility, confidence, and career growth after 60 — turning age into an advantage rather than a limitation.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Reframe aging as a chapter for reinvention and leadership ✅ Overcome internalized ageism and show up with confidence at work ✅ Build intergenerational networks that foster collaboration and growth ✅ Redefine retirement as a launchpad for purpose and...
2025-07-07
31 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Rediscover Your Power: Women in Leadership, Confidence, and Career Growth
In this empowering episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke and Cam Kashani explore how women in leadership can transform burnout into purpose-led confidence and career growth. Cam shares her powerful story of self-discovery, overcoming societal expectations, and awakening the divine feminine within. Together, they unpack how achievement without fulfillment drains potential — and how reconnecting with purpose restores power.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Distinguish between achievement and authentic fulfillment ✅ Reclaim your voice and confidence at work ✅ Practice radical responsibility and inner alignment
2025-06-30
28 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Why High Achievers Feel Empty: Women in Leadership and Career Growth
In this powerful episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke and Dr. Ardeshir Mehran explore why so many high-achieving women in leadership struggle with emptiness, disconnection, and burnout despite their success. They unpack the hidden emotional costs of perfectionism, the cultural pressure to stay resilient, and the urgent need to redefine success from the inside out.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Recognize when resilience turns into self-suppression ✅ Reclaim your emotional voice and personal power ✅ Apply the “Emotional Bill of Rights” for fulfillment and clarity ✅ Transform anxiety and burnou...
2025-06-23
42 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Roots and Reinvention: Women in Leadership, Culture, and Career Growth
In this inspiring episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke speaks with Mary Aguirre, award-winning broadcaster and host of La Tía Podcast, about redefining career growth and leadership across cultures. Mary shares her journey as a Latina woman navigating identity, family expectations, and professional success while using storytelling to empower her community.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Balance cultural identity and ambition in leadership roles ✅ Redefine success through community and family values ✅ Use communication to bridge cultural and workplace barriers ✅ Build confidence and visibility...
2025-06-16
26 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Grace Over Grind: Women in Leadership & Career Advancement
In this energizing episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke speaks with Mozella Perry Ademiluyi, leadership guide and founder of Mountain Peak Strategies. Together, they explore how women in leadership can balance ambition with self-care, build resilience, and sustain career growth even when the ground keeps shifting.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Align your head, heart, and hands for sustainable success ✅ Prevent burnout while pursuing big goals ✅ Use accountability and support networks for leadership growth ✅ Create daily habits that recharge energy and confidence at work...
2025-06-09
33 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Too Old, Too Green, Too Much? How Age Bias Impacts Career Growth and Leadership
In this thought-provoking episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke and Sheila tackle one of the most overlooked topics in workplace equity—age bias. They explore how age diversity impacts innovation, collaboration, and leadership development, while highlighting the benefits of mutual mentoring and a longevity mindset for thriving in today’s workforce.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Recognize hidden ageism and its cost to career growth ✅ Foster inclusive, mixed-age teams that drive collaboration ✅ Embrace career flexibility and continuous learning ✅...
2025-06-02
34 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
When Protection Doesn’t Fit: Women’s Safety, Leadership, and Career Passion
In this eye-opening episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke speaks with Amy Roosa, risk control expert and founder of The Safety Rack, about the urgent need for properly fitting PPE for women in male-dominated fields. Amy shares how her frustration with unsafe designs became a passion project that evolved into leadership and advocacy. Together, they explore how data, confidence, and career growth intersect in driving workplace equity.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Advocate for safety and inclusion in the workplace ✅ Use data and stor...
2025-05-26
30 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Navigating Big Roles: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Career Growth
In this inspiring episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke sits down with Julia Frense Maria, a rising leader in sourcing and procurement, to talk about overcoming imposter syndrome, embracing career pivots, and leading with confidence. Julia shares how taking bold opportunities—even before feeling ready—helped her build authentic leadership development and lasting career growth.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Navigate big roles with courage and clarity ✅ Reframe self-doubt into confidence at work ✅ Align your career decisions with passion and values ✅ Use netw...
2025-05-26
28 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
When Joy Becomes the Bravest Choice: Redefining Career Growth and Confidence
In this heart-centered episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke sits down with Ana Trsic, who shares her journey from corporate professional to candle-making entrepreneur. Together, they explore how choosing joy, breaking cultural expectations, and embracing creativity can spark powerful career growth and leadership development.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Redefine success and create fulfillment on your own terms ✅ Use mindset shifts to turn uncertainty into opportunity ✅ Balance ambition with authenticity and personal joy ✅ Leverage social media and community for entrepreneurial success...
2025-05-19
30 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
You Are Your Best Bet: How to Stop Playing It Safe and Lead with Power
In this high-stakes episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke sits down with Ellen Leikind, author of Poker Woman and creator of the BOLD Negotiation System, to reveal how to stop playing it safe and start leading with power. From poker tables to boardrooms, Ellen unpacks how women in leadership can navigate power dynamics, speak up with confidence, and define success on their own terms.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Recognize when you’re already playing the game of office politics ✅ Reframe assertiveness as a leadership...
2025-05-12
31 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Are You Playing by the Wrong Rulebook? Rethink Career Growth and Power
In this thought-provoking episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke and Dr. Anna Kallschmidt expose the invisible rulebook of the American workplace—and how it keeps talented people from advancing. They unpack how class, gender, and cultural expectations shape career growth, leadership development, and who gets seen as “professional.”You’ll learn how to: ✅ Recognize hidden norms that influence promotions and perception ✅ Blend “I” and “we” to lead confidently in any environment ✅ Communicate effectively across cultural and class lines ✅ Use soft skills as your true competitive...
2025-05-05
36 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
How to Outsmart Workplace Bias: Build Confidence and Lead with Power
In this compelling episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke speaks with Dr. Arin N. Reeves—author, researcher, and expert on bias and inclusion—about how to outsmart the invisible systems that hold professionals back. Together, they explore how women in leadership can navigate microaggressions, hidden rules, and double standards while building confidence at work and sustainable career growth.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Recognize unspoken workplace dynamics and power plays ✅ Respond strategically to bias and exclusion ✅ Protect your energy and influence without burnout...
2025-04-28
45 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Beyond the Breaking Point: Overcoming Toxic Leadership and Career Change
In this powerful episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke speaks with Dr. Patricia Stepp about how confronting toxic leadership became the catalyst for bold career reinvention. From biomedical research to intellectual property, Patricia shares how resilience, authenticity, and self-trust shaped her journey through professional transitions and leadership development.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Recognize the signs of toxic leadership and protect your confidence at work ✅ Build resilience and self-trust after career challenges ✅ Use networking to create authentic connections and opportuniti...
2025-04-21
40 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
The Innovation Paradox: How Cutting DEI Hurts Leadership and Growth
In this eye-opening episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke and Dr. Sarah Kaplan unpack the innovation paradox—why reducing or cutting DEI initiatives may be the most costly decision a company can make. Together, they explore how diversity in leadership drives career advancement, creativity, and long-term success, while highlighting the hidden risks of bias and short-term business trade-offs.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Understand the business and innovation value of DEI ✅ Recognize how privilege and bias affect corporate culture ✅ Build inclusi...
2025-04-07
36 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Speak Up and Take Space: Women Leading Boldly Through Change at Work
In this timely episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke and Dr. Marilyn A. Clark explore how women in leadership can rise and lead boldly as DEI programs fade. Together, they unpack the realities of today’s workplace—where progress and setbacks coexist—and reveal how radical responsibility, imagination, and strategic networking fuel career advancement and leadership development.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Speak up and take space without over-apologizing ✅ Reframe ambition as a driver of impact and confidence at work ✅ Build s...
2025-04-04
31 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Unmasking Ambition: Overcome Fear and Build Leadership Confidence
In this special solo episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke reflects on her personal journey and the evolution of the podcast. She shares candid insights on how self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and hidden workplace rules impact women in leadership—and how mindset shifts can spark authentic career advancement.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Name your inner critic and reclaim confidence at work ✅ Build community and mentorship for leadership growth ✅ Navigate external barriers like DEI rollbacks with resilience ✅ Redefine ambition as a driver of bold
2025-03-31
41 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Thriving Without the Hustle: Build Sustainable Confidence at Work
In this insightful episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke and Trisha Tyan discuss how to redefine success beyond hustle culture. Trisha, a seasoned professional and chronic illness advocate, shares her journey of balancing ambition, health, and career growth while building confidence at work.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Recognize the hidden costs of overwork ✅ Use self-advocacy to create inclusive workplaces ✅ Align ambition with energy and well-being ✅ Redefine success through realistic planning and leadership developmentThis conversation reminds leaders that success i...
2025-03-24
35 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
The FRED Framework: Reverse Engineer Confidence and Career Growth
In this empowering episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke sits down with Mariette Frey, empowerment coach and sales leader, to unpack her FRED Framework—a practical, values-driven system for reverse-engineering career advancement and building leadership confidence.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Turn fear into focus and imagination into action ✅ Plan for major career and life transitions with clarity ✅ Strengthen your mindset and resilience for growth ✅ Surround yourself with the right ecosystem for successMariette’s journey—spanning 19 moves in 24 years—reveals...
2025-03-17
27 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Turning Dreams Into Goals: Negotiate with Confidence and Career Growth
In this empowering episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke speaks with Paula, a financial planning expert who helps women in leadership align ambition with financial strategy. Together they reveal how mastering negotiation skills builds confidence at work and drives long-term career advancement.You’ll learn how to — ✅ Ask for what you’re worth and overcome hesitation ✅ Turn financial dreams into actionable goals ✅ Reframe money management as self-empowerment ✅ Develop a growth mindset that fuels leadership developmentPaula’s insights...
2025-03-10
27 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Leading with Passion and Values: Build Authentic Leadership Confidence
In this heartfelt episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke talks with Robyn Parrott, CEO of Sleep Solutions, about how leading with passion and values creates lasting career growth and authentic leadership development. Robyn shares her journey from respiratory therapy to founding a thriving company that’s served Michigan for 27 years, highlighting the importance of resilience, relationships, and staying true to what matters most.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Align values with decisions to build trust and credibility ✅ Lead through change with confidence at work
2025-03-03
23 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Turning Challenges into Opportunities: Build Resilience and Career Growth
In this inspiring episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke talks with Hope Mueller—author, founder, retreat host, and Senior Vice President in pharma leadership—about how to turn adversity into growth. Hope shares how imagination, courage, and consistency can transform obstacles into career advancement and lasting leadership development.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Reframe adversity as opportunity for professional growth ✅ Take tiny daily steps toward ambitious goals ✅ Use imagination to fuel confidence and direction ✅ Balance ambition with well-being to sustain successHope...
2025-02-24
32 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Say Yes Before You’re Ready: Build Confidence and Grow in Leadership
In this episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke sits down with Pamela, a trailblazer who’s thrived in both startups and global corporations. Together, they unpack how saying yes before you’re ready can accelerate career advancement and leadership development.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Embrace opportunities even when you don’t feel 100% confident ✅ Adapt from small-team agility to large-scale structure ✅ Reframe uncertainty as a catalyst for confidence at work ✅ Build supportive relationships that fuel authentic growthPamela’s journey proves that...
2025-02-17
29 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Dare to Dream: Use Imagination to Build Confidence and Career Growth
In this empowering episode, Dr. Natalie Luke and Kara Taylor explore how imagination reshapes ambition, fuels confidence at work, and drives bold career growth. Kara—transformational coach, veteran, and former clinical social worker—shares how mindset shifts and small, consistent actions help women in leadership turn fear into fuel.You’ll learn how to:✅ Silence your inner critic and dream beyond limits✅ Apply divergent vs. convergent thinking to spark innovation✅ Align ambition with values for lasting leadership development ✅ Reframe fear as a sign...
2025-02-10
26 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Redefining Ambition: Turn Setbacks into Breakthroughs in Career Growth
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Natalie Luke speaks with Dr. Mona Jhaveri, founder of Music Beats Cancer, about how ambition, resilience, and innovation intersect in leadership. Mona shares how setbacks became catalysts for career growth and how she transformed obstacles in biotech into breakthroughs through purpose-driven leadership development.You’ll learn how to:✅ Reframe failure as fuel for innovation✅ Use resilience to power meaningful career advancement ✅ Channel fear into focus and confidence at work ✅ Lead with purpose while making systemic impactIf you’ve...
2025-02-03
38 min
In Defense of Plants Podcast
Ep. 511 - Paw Paw Randomness
Paw paw (Asimina triloba) is a charismatic and special species. It is the most northerly growing member of a mostly tropical family. It also has considerable influence on its herbaceous neighbors. Join me and PhD student Anna Wassel as we explore the random world of pawpaw and understory herb community assembly. This episode was produced in part by Shad, Maddie, Owen, Linda, Alana, Sigma, Max, Richard, Maia, Rens, David, Robert, Thomas, Valerie, Joan, Mohsin Kazmi Photography, Cathy, Simon, Nick, Paul, Charis, EJ, Laura, Sung, NOK, Stephen, Heidi, Kristin, Luke, Sea, Shannon, Thomas, Will, Jamie, Waverly, Brent, Tanner, Rick, Kazys...
2025-02-02
55 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Tame Your Inner Critic: Build Confidence and Focus for Career Growth
In this episode, Dr. Natalie Luke unpacks how to recognize and quiet your inner critic—the voice that fuels self-doubt and limits career growth. Learn why naming it helps, how to spot your biggest triggers, and how to replace negative self-talk with empowering reframes.You’ll discover: ✅ How to use mindfulness to respond instead of react ✅ Techniques to challenge “should” statements and catastrophizing ✅ Visualization tools to strengthen confidence at work ✅ Real-life examples—from the tennis court to the boardroom—that show these strategies in actionIf you’re ready to...
2025-01-27
30 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Overcome Imposter Syndrome: Build Confidence and Advance in Leadership
Episode 2:In this powerful conversation, Dr. Natalie Luke talks with Jennifer Pestikas, a senior leader in financial services, about what it really takes to overcome imposter syndrome and achieve authentic career advancement. From her start as a bank teller to leading teams through loss, growth, and reinvention, Jennifer reveals how resilience and self-advocacy fuel lasting leadership development.You’ll learn how to: ✅ Reframe self-doubt into confidence at work ✅ Build resilience and bounce back from setbacks ✅ Advocate for yourself and amplify...
2025-01-20
33 min
UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Welcome to UnCeiling You: Leadership Confidence for Career Growth
Welcome to UnCeiling You, the podcast where ambition meets imagination. Hosted by Dr. Natalie Luke, this show helps women in leadership and mid-career professionals build confidence at work, accelerate career advancement, and lead with authenticity.In this introductory episode, Natalie shares why she created UnCeiling You: to give high-achieving women the tools and stories they need to break through bias, self-doubt, and invisible ceilings. You’ll hear what to expect from each 30-minute conversation—leadership development strategies, inspiring guest stories, and actionable steps you...
2024-12-26
04 min
Casa De Confidence Podcast | Grow Your Business, Life and Confidence
How to Overcome Perfectionism, Embrace Self-Advocacy, and Achieve Success Now with Dr. Natalie Luke
I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here...In this lively episode of "Casa de Confidence," host Julie DeLucca-Collins chats with Dr. Natalie Luke, an interdisciplinary PhD and Senior VP of Clinical Research. Dr. Luke shares her inspiring journey from high school teacher to senior executive, emphasizing the importance of self-advocacy, vision over perfectionism, and embracing failure. They discuss overcoming limiting beliefs, the power of documenting personal achievements, and the significance of a strong support system. Dr. Luke also introduces her upcoming podcast, "Unsealing You with Natalie Luke." This episode...
2024-09-22
00 min
Mariette's On The Move
New Year, New Career? With Natalie Luke, PHD
In this conversation, Mariette Frey interviews Dr. Natalie Luke about her book and digital course on career development. They discuss topics such as building confidence, dealing with rejection, performing a retrospective analysis, and handling workplace bullies. They also touch on the importance of moving for jobs and the impact it can have on one's career. The conversation provides valuable insights and practical advice for individuals looking to uplevel their careers. In this conversation, Mariette Frey and Natalie Luke, PhD discuss the Unsealing You Program and how it can help individuals on their personal growth journey. They also talk about...
2024-01-22
46 min
Mariette's On The Move
New Year, New Career? With Natalie Luke, PHD
In this conversation, Mariette Frey interviews Dr. Natalie Luke about her book and digital course on career development. They discuss topics such as building confidence, dealing with rejection, performing a retrospective analysis, and handling workplace bullies. They also touch on the importance of moving for jobs and the impact it can have on one's career. The conversation provides valuable insights and practical advice for individuals looking to uplevel their careers. In this conversation, Mariette Frey and Natalie Luke, PhD discuss the Unsealing You Program and how it can help individuals on their personal growth journey. They also talk about...
2024-01-22
46 min
In Defense of Plants Podcast
Ep. 453 - Small Flies & Orchid Diversity Revisited
We revisit a conversation with PhD student Melissa Díaz-Morales and Director of the Lankester Botanical Gardens, Dr. Adam Karremans to look at how flies have managed to influence the evolution of the largest subtribe of orchids in the world - the pleurothallids. This remarkable group of orchids is home to over 5,000 unique species and presents some of the most stunning and complex floral morphology of the entire orchid family. They also undergo some serious chemical ecology that helps attract their fly pollinators. We also explore the difficulties in both studying and publishing pollination work and how that can h...
2023-12-24
49 min
The EMCC UK Podcast
Volunteer coaching in the NHS 3: Developing coaching standards
Welcome to our three-part series on developing an NHS volunteer coaching service for cancer patients and their families. The episodes are hosted by Dr Andrew Parsons, and presented by the EMCC UK health and wellbeing special interest group. The Fountain Centre is an independent cancer charity, based in St Luke’s Cancer Centre at the Royal Surrey Hospital, providing information and holistic support for people impacted by cancer. In 2014, volunteer medical coaches started to bring their expertise to patients and family members, and following positive feedback, the Fountain Centre team began to develop an integrated coaching service at...
2023-08-18
16 min
The Coaching Psychology Update
Coaching in Hospitals
In this episode, Dr Natalie Lancer talks to Dr Andrew Marren, Natalie Silverdale and Dr Andrew Parsons. Natalie Silverdale and Dr Andrew Parsons are part of the team behind the pioneering concept of coaching cancer patients at The Fountain Centre, a cancer charity located at St Luke's Cancer Centre at the Royal Surrey Hospital. Dr Andrew Marren researched the ‘therapeutic coaching’ happening at the Fountain Centre for his doctorate. We discuss: How did the coaching service at The Fountain Centre get started? How does coaching support cancer patients? How does coaching fit into other holistic and emotional services offe...
2023-06-01
56 min
Mariette's On The Move
UnCeiling Your Career With Dr. Natalie Luke
I’m super excited to introduce you to Dr. Natalie Luke, the author of "UnCeiling Your Career: At Any Age", where she walks us through her journey of working as a high school teacher to getting her PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biophysics, pivoting into the corporate world and then writing a book that helps us all level up. In this book, readers are offered a different method that helps them battle self-doubt, build strategic plans, and maintain a positive attitude to get ahead in their careers.In our conversation, Dr. Luke takes us through her mo...
2023-02-27
36 min
Mariette's On The Move
UnCeiling Your Career With Dr. Natalie Luke
I’m super excited to introduce you to Dr. Natalie Luke, the author of "UnCeiling Your Career: At Any Age", where she walks us through her journey of working as a high school teacher to getting her PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biophysics, pivoting into the corporate world and then writing a book that helps us all level up. In this book, readers are offered a different method that helps them battle self-doubt, build strategic plans, and maintain a positive attitude to get ahead in their careers.In our conversation, Dr. Luke takes us th...
2023-02-27
36 min
Over the Rims of Mugs
Sandi Brown
Where do you turn when you feel anxious? Broken? What if you love God but you just don’t like yourself?Sandi Brown, Founder & President of JOY FM & BOOST radio stations in St. Louis, MO was experiencing those same feelings and in this episode, Sandi shares part of her journey and the tools that helped her find what she didn’t even realize she was missing!Show Notes:"Healing Out Loud" ... How to Embrace God’s Love When You Don’t Like Yourselfby Sandi Brown an...
2023-02-03
27 min
Over the Rims of Mugs
Sandi Brown
Where do you turn when you feel anxious? Broken? What if you love God but you just don’t like yourself?Sandi Brown, Founder & President of JOY FM & BOOST radio stations in St. Louis, MO was experiencing those same feelings and in this episode, Sandi shares part of her journey and the tools that helped her find what she didn’t even realize she was missing!Show Notes:"Healing Out Loud" ... How to Embrace God’s Love When You Don’t Like Yourselfby Sandi Brown an...
2022-05-06
27 min
djbrisk
The Brisk Selection, Saturday 8th August 2020 #Trance #Techno #HardHouse #EP208
Watch & listen live every Sunday at 7pm AEST//10:00am GMT//11:00am CET at www.twitch.tv/djbrisk and www.hardcoreradio.nl Replays at: www.facebook.com/hardcoreradio www.facebook.com/djbriskfanpage www.youtube.com/briskdj www.twitch.tv/djbrisk Get involved and please leave a comment and subscribe to my various channels, thank you! x 1) Yolanda Be Cool _ In Your Arms 2) Nikko Repits _ Get Sneaky (Rone White & Rowen Clark Remix) 3) Fabio C _ The House Of Music (Original Mix) 4) Beki M _ My Dreams (Original Mix) 5) Gab Ramirez _ The 80s 6) Will Taylor (UK) _ The Way (John Summit & Kaysin Remix) 7) Rick Silva _ In...
2020-08-14
4h 02