In this powerful episode of Curious Life of a Childfree Woman, Emily Paulsen sits down with TEDx speaker, success designer, and business coach Bri Seeley to explore the evolving role of women in the workforce. From systemic inequities to transformative solutions, this conversation dives deep into how women can break free from outdated paradigms, redefine success, and create meaningful change for themselves and others.Bri shares her personal journey of defying societal expectations, choosing a childfree life, and building a reality on her own terms. Key Takeaways It’s not about breaking the ceiling of a burning building. Bri explains why women need to leave broken systems and focus their energy on building something new and more equitable. Your current reality reflects past decisions. To create the future you want, start making decisions today from the perspective of your future self. Wealth is power. Women are positioned to lead the largest wealth transfer in history. By investing in themselves and other women, they can create transformative change. Ask for what you want. Nearly half of women have never asked for a raise. Bri emphasizes why asking is a crucial step in shifting workplace dynamics and creating personal financial growth. Drop what isn’t yours. Bri shares a simple but powerful exercise to help you let go of other people’s expectations, allowing you to live unapologetically and authentically.—Host, Emily Paulsen, is an accomplished entrepreneur and happily childfree woman shining a light on the often overshadowed childfree-by-choice perspective. Whether interviewing innovative experts or positioning leaders to scale through her Brand Studio, Electric Collab, Emily’s power lies in allowing people to feel seen and celebrated for who they are . She’s spent years honing the ability to deeply understand and amplify others in an honest, high-impact way. Learn more about Emily on her website: www.curiouslifeofachildfreewoman.com And connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiouslifeofachildfreewoman/ —The guest on this episode is Bri Seeley, a TEDx Speaker, Success Designer and award winning business woman. Bri works with ambitious, high achievers to defy reality by bringing their most unrealistic goals to life without overworking, under living or sacrificing themselves for their audacious visions. Bri uses her signature DEFY process to help you design and create long-term and sustainable success - unapologetically. You may have seen her winning awards for Female Entrepreneur of the Year, Business Coach of the Year, and Los Angeles Small Business of the Year or on any number of press outlets such as Good Morning America, The TODAY Show, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Women’s Health and more.Learn more about her work on her website: http://briseeley.comLearn about her nonprofit: http://infiniteherizons.orgListen to her Podcast: Big Goal EnergyConnect with her on IG: @briseeley@[email protected]

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