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Career Unicorns - Spark Your Joy

Career Success & Visibility for Women of Color With Cynthia Pong, CEO Of Embrace Change (Ep. 187)

10 Sep 2025

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  Join us for an empowering conversation with Cynthia Pong, the award-winning founder of Embrace Change. A Forbes contributor and LinkedIn Top Voice, Cynthia is a leading expert on career advancement for women of color. Her award-winning work has been featured in HBR, Forbes, The Atlantic, and on major networks like NBC, CBS, and NPR. Her book, Don't Stay in Your Lane: The Career Change Guide for Women of Color, is a must-read for anyone seeking to advance their career.  In this episode, we dive deep into how to navigate systemic barriers, leverage your unique strengths, and build a career that truly empowers you. Key Takeaways: Navigating systemic racism and barriers women of color face. Understanding how the "Model Minority" Myth to pit people of color against each other. Managing economic realities in a world of tariffs and AI. Creating visibility and a personal brand. Having agency in your career by telling your story. Setting healthy boundaries and protecting your energy to thrive in challenging times. Connect with us: Learn more about Cynthia Pong at http://embracechange.nyc/, https://www.forbes.com/sites/cynthiapong/, and https://www.embracechange.nyc/ec-collective. Follow Samorn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/. Get a copy of Samorn's book, Career Unicorns™ 90-Day 5-Minute Gratitude Journal: An Easy & Proven Way To Cultivate Mindfulness, Beat Burnout & Find Career Joy, at https://tinyurl.com/49xdxrz8.  Schedule a free 30-minute build your dream career consult by sending a message at www.careerunicorns.com.   

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