What if an algorithm could perfectly articulate the unfair advantages men have in business, and what if that knowledge was the catalyst you needed to completely change your career?

In the season finale on Amplify, Jess sits down with LauraAura, host of the wildly popular Gutsy Podcast and an acclaimed speaker. Laura shares the moment a Taylor Swift song drove her to ask ChatGPT a provocative question: "How would my career look different if I were a man?"

The AI's response—listing everything from earning more money to having faster access to "power rooms"—pissed her off, but also activated a plan. Laura breaks down the five core areas where women are often held back and details the specific, gutsy move she attached to each one, creating a powerful blueprint for other women to follow.

Tune in for:

• The exact list of biases ChatGPT revealed, including:
  • Earning more money (complete with stat ranges).
  • Access to more power rooms.
  • Boldness being seen as confidence, not a risk.
  • Outsourcing and delegating faster.
  • Less self-questioning.
• Laura's five "healthy spirals"—a practical, gutsy move for each bias to help women close the gap.
• Why "pitching full price" is the first gutsy move you need to make to fund outsourcing and regain your time.
• The power of "creating the room" or simply showing up in spaces like you belong there.
• The surprising secret to showing up as your full, bold self on platforms like LinkedIn (hint: it involves getting raw and authentic).
• The best advice for overcoming analysis paralysis and the constant urge to overthink your next step: "Do one thing."
• How to use your "evidence bank"—a track record of your past accomplishments—to eliminate self-questioning and own your worth.

About Laura Aura:

LauraAura is a speaker, brand strategist, and the host of The Gutsy Podcast, where she encourages thousands of women to stop overthinking and start doing the thing they can't stop thinking about. She is known for her bold, direct, and deeply encouraging approach to female ambition.

Resources & Links:

• Listen to The Gutsy Podcast:https://lauraaura.com/the-gutsy-podcast/
• Follow LauraAura on Instagram & TikTok: @thatLauraAura
• Amplify with Jess is produced by Walk West and brought to you by Mic Drop Workshop.

The world is constantly in a state of chaos—from an unexpected crisis at work to the personal high stakes of having a baby during a global pandemic. How do you find the calm confidence needed to navigate those moments when you feel most exposed?

This week on Amplify, Jess sits down with Caitlin Gardner, a veteran crisis communications expert who is the founder of Blooming Communications. Caitlin's professional life involves helping Fortune 500 companies communicate with calm maturity during crises. Her personal life, however, includes having a baby at the peak of the 2020 pandemic while her husband lost his job—a high-stakes moment that uniquely prepared her for the work she does today.

Caitlin shares how to apply the lessons learned in the delivery room to the boardroom, giving you the practical tools to handle unexpected public scrutiny, internal high stakes, and even the double-edged sword of going viral.

Tune in for:

• Caitlin's incredible story of delivering a baby in April 2020, juggling a crisis communications job in the hard-hit cruise industry, and the power of focusing on one goal in a chaotic environment.
• The concept of the "Reputation Bank Account": making positive deposits so you have the benefit of the doubt when you need to make a withdrawal (like when you fumble publicly).
• The difference between good-intentioned feedback and negative trolling, and the importance of assuming good intent in professional communications.
• Caitlin's take on cancel culture, and why brands and people must define their core values to maintain clarity in polarizing times.
• Why it’s essential to be prepared for the worst-case scenario (the "tabletop exercise") so you can be agile and confident when chaos hits.
• How to handle the urge to jump on viral trends and why every piece of content—even your social media hook—needs a strategic rationale and intentionality.
• A key reminder for leaders: You don't get to choose when the stakes are high for others, so be thoughtful about how you deliver high-stakes feedback.

About Caitlin Gardner:

Caitlin Gardner is the Founder of Blooming Communications, a strategic communications consultancy. She is an expert in high-stakes communications, reputation management, and crisis preparedness, helping clients bring "calm confidence" to moments of unexpected chaos.

Resources & Links:

• Follow Caitlin Gardner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlingardner/
• Blooming Communications: https://bloomingcom.com
• Amplify with Jess is produced by Walk West and brought to you by Mic Drop Workshop.

Have you ever confused a bigger salary with a richer life? What if the key to getting what you truly want isn’t a better tactic, but a deeper understanding of your own values?

In this Amplify episode, Jess sits down with negotiation expert Kathryn Valentine, a former McKinsey consultant with an impressive background featured in Harvard Business Review and The Wall Street Journal. Kathryn's journey started with a high-stakes failure—a negotiation so bad it ended with a security escort. Still, that experience led her to discover that proper negotiation is a valuable tool for life design, not just a means to secure a salary bump.

Kathryn reveals how to identify your true currency (it’s often not money), the critical research that proves women significantly underestimate their market value, and the simple questions you can ask to strip away societal expectations and define your own "rich life."

Tune in for:

• The shocking story of Kathryn’s first negotiation attempt that ended in her being escorted out of a large company.
• The "Rich Life Design" concept: how seeing the long-term impact of choices from her 70-year-old grandparents taught her to prioritize currencies like time, credibility, and autonomy.
• What you really want is often a promotion (for long-term financial gain) or credibility (for respect), not just a raise.
• The "Magic Wand" question helps strip away fear and societal expectations, revealing what you truly want.
• The "Ask Relationally" formula that virtually eliminates the risk of backlash and moves "no" from a rejection to a piece of information.
• Why assuming good intent is the key to overcoming the fear of being "annoying" when following up.
• Kathryn's personal thoughts on how motherhood has changed her perspective over time and why she now chooses to pursue only projects that bring her "good exhaustion."

About Kathryn Valentine:

Kathryn Valentine is a negotiation expert, speaker, and former McKinsey consultant. Her work has been featured in the Harvard Business Review and The Wall Street Journal, and she advises companies such as JPMorgan Chase. She is dedicated to equipping women with the tools to negotiate for their richest life.

Resources & Links:

• Get the "76 Things You Can Negotiate" List: https://seventysixthings.com
• Watch Kathryn Valentine's TED Talk:
• Follow Kathryn Valentine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynvalentine/
• Amplify with Jess is produced by Walk West and brought to you by Mic Drop Workshop.