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Unmuted by NolaI Didn’t Thrive. I Endured.People always ask me what Harvard Law was like. And I usually offer some polished version — say it was great, just not really my scene. That I’m not an East Coast person. But that’s not the whole truth. And until now, I’ve never really told it. In this episode, I open up about what it was actually like to survive one of the most elite institutions in the world — while grieving, unraveling, and trying to hold onto my sense of self. I didn’t t...2025-08-0112 minUnmuted by NolaThey Just Know: The Deep Power of RepresentationWhat starts as a sweet daycare story between two toddler besties turns into a deeper reflection on why representation still matters—at every age.In this episode, I share the quiet beauty of watching Harper form a friendship rooted in shared knowing, and I open up about my own friendships that have held me through grief, motherhood, and everything in between. We explore the difference between being loved and being understood, and why celebrating difference is not divisive—it’s necessary.🎶 Music Credit:Tuesday Vibes by Snoozy Beats...2025-07-2509 minUnmuted by NolaStrong Everywhere, Soft NowhereWhat happens when the world only sees your strength — and never your softness? In this episode of Unmuted by Nola, I’m reflecting on the quiet burden of being “the strong one.” I talk about where I learned it, how it nearly cost me my health, and the emotional toll it still takes in motherhood, leadership, and love. From law firm breakdowns to toddler meltdowns, I unpack what it means to hold it all together — and what I’m still learning about asking for help, letting the cracks show, and protecti...2025-07-1808 minUnmuted by NolaThe Myth of Being Low MaintenanceIn this episode of Unmuted by Nola, we’re unlearning the myth that being “low maintenance” makes us more lovable, more promotable, or more worthy. From middle child peacekeeping to workplace professionalism to romantic relationships where silence became a survival skill, Nola explores how shrinking ourselves—emotionally, energetically, and spiritually—can feel like safety but becomes erasure. She shares the one space where she finally gave herself permission to be a little extra (hint: it’s her birthday), and how reclaiming voice, needs, and visibility is a lifelong act of unmuting.🎵 Tuesday Vibes by Snoozy Beats2025-07-1111 minUnmuted by NolaThe Door May Be Unlocked, But It’s Still Not OpenThe Civil Rights Act was signed 61 years ago.It promised change.It offered keys.But a key is not the same as a welcome.And a hallway is not the same as a seat at the table.This isn’t a history lesson.It’s a personal one.About doors that stay closed.About merit that still isn’t enough.About the myth that hard work alone can carry you through.I wa...2025-07-0401 minUnmuted by NolaHer Hair. Her Beads. Her Boundaries.What does it really mean to own your voice?In this episode, I share the quiet moment that followed a big keynote — a moment that didn’t happen on a stage, but in a text to my toddler’s teacher. It was about Harper’s hair. Her beads. Her boundaries. And the cultural nuance that often goes unspoken.This isn’t just about protecting one child. It’s about raising awareness, deepening understanding, and creating a world where all kids — especially Black girls — are taught that their body and their beauty are...2025-06-3008 minUnmuted by NolaPiece by Piece: An Origin StoryI didn’t lose my voice all at once.It happened slowly—piece by piece.In this first episode of Unmuted by Nola, I share the quiet unraveling that started long before I ever had a title, a platform, or a podcast. From being called a know-it-all as a kid to shrinking in professional spaces where I once felt powerful, this is the origin story of how I started muting myself—and how I’m finding my way back.If you’ve ever dimmed your light to survive or...2025-06-2707 minUnmuted by NolaTrailer – Unmuted by NolaThis isn’t Episode 1 — it’s the moment I stopped muting myself.Welcome to Unmuted by Nola — a podcast for the layered, the honest, and the bold.From leadership to motherhood to the spaces where we shrink to survive, we’re naming it all — out loud.2025-06-2501 min
The Aligned Leader Show126. How to Embrace Your Unique Path as a LeaderAre you planning a pivot into a career that better aligns with your core values? Embracing your unique path and staying true to personal values can lead to remarkable opportunities and growth.In this episode of the Leading with Power & Purpose Podcast, Sabine speaks with Nola Cartmill. Nola is the Chief Diversity Officer and a member of the legal department for Holmes Murphy and is responsible for leading the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy. She emphasizes that power, authority, and influence aren’t solely tied to titles and why women and people of color need to red...2024-08-2129 min