In this episode of Empowering Careers, host Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight talks with Leslie Gill, President and CEO of Rung for Women, about empowering women to build sustainable, fulfilling careers.

From an unexpected start in public service to leading a career accelerator for women in St. Louis, Leslie shares how early life experiences, career agility, and community shaped her path. Listeners will learn why exposure and exploration are critical to career growth, how networks and mentorship fuel economic mobility, and what it truly means to invest in the whole person—not just the job.

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In this episode of Empowering Careers, host Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight talks with Nitzan Pelman, CEO & Founder of Climb Together, about the life-changing power of networks.

From her early challenges in school to exploring leadership and entrepreneurship, Nitzan shares how relationships shaped her career—and how building social capital can transform opportunities for job seekers. Listeners will learn why all kinds of connections matter, and how to start creating networks that open doors.

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Kate Duffy shares how advocacy, community-building, and inclusive education shape her work supporting neurodivergent individuals. From personal experience to professional impact, she offers practical strategies for helping all learners discover their strengths and build meaningful, sustainable career paths.

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Host Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight welcomes 2024 National Teacher of the Year Missy Testerman for a conversation about cultivating confidence in the classroom, the lasting influence of great educators, and embracing the mindset of lifelong learning.

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Host Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight sits down with Jonathan Javier, CEO of Wonsulting, to talk about the new landscape of job searching, hiring trends, and how Career Literacy can make a difference. Hear how they’re navigating the changing world of work and supporting others to build future-ready careers!

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