Welcome to The Classy Career Girl Podcast, hosted by Anna Runyan, founder and CEO of Classy Career Girl, named by Forbes as one of the top 35 most influential career sites. Anna Runyan is a former corporate consultant turned entrepreneur and each week she brings you inspiring lessons to help you find career fulfillment, work life balance and happiness.
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Gain unparalleled access to the minds of industry-leading CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs. Enjoy episodes filled with expert insights, inspiring stories, and trend analysis, all brought to you by the people shaping the future of technology. Whether you're an IT professional, aspiring tech leader, or general tech enthusiast, IT Visionaries has something for everyone. Don't miss out on the chance to learn from the best – subscribe now! Produced by the team at Mission.org and brought to you by Brightspot.
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Dr. Megan Neff and Patrick Casale are two Neurodivergent therapists in a neurotypical world. During this podcast, they’ll talk about their own personal experiences as Autistic-ADHDers. They will reflect on their lived experience as AuDHD mental health professionals, and entrepreneurs, as well as offer clinical guidance, and support. Episodes will be conversational in nature, and they’ll interview other ND Folx to amplify the voices of other neurodivergent advocates and individuals as they sh ...
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The School of Healing is for current and aspiring women entrepreneurs ready to elevate their lives and become the women required to hold the BIG VISION Spirit has entrusted to them. The show supports you in finding understanding and clarity in six core areas, aka the 6 Clarity Pillars: 1.) Clarity on your vision 2.) Clarity on your goals 3.) Clarity on your why/purpose 4.) Clarity on who you are because that impacts your business 5.) Clarity on your ideal client 6.) Clarity on how you serve ...
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Cisco’s Vijoy Pandey: The New Internet, AI Agents, and Quantum Networks
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1:01:04Cisco’s Vijoy Pandey - SVP & GM of Outshift by Cisco - explains how AI agents and quantum networks could completely redefine how software, infrastructure, and security function in the next decade. You’ll learn: → What “Agentic AI” and the “Internet of Agents” actually are → How Cisco open-sourced the Internet of Agents framework and why decentraliz…
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Design Your Core Offer: The First Step to Multiple Income Streams
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Episode 126 (Season 4): Am I Still Me? Post-Diagnosis Identity Spiral
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29:43Discovering you're Autistic or ADHD as an adult can turn your whole sense of self upside down. Navigating the emotional aftermath—wondering, "Am I still me?"—often brings up more questions than answers, and can feel both destabilizing and deeply transformative. In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health profess…
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Episode 125 (Season 4): Hidden Shame of ADHD: Restlessness, Relationships, and Post-Discovery Impact
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44:54Discovering you’re ADHD later in life can be a profound and disorienting experience—especially when it means re-examining your relationships, identity, and even your sense of self. For many ADHD adults, the post-diagnosis journey brings unique challenges and unexpected waves of both relief and shame. In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan An…
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3 Biggest Cybersecurity Threats & What IT Leaders Need To Know
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36:04Cybersecurity isn’t just about firewalls and passwords anymore. It’s an all-out battle where hackers run businesses with customer support desks, insider threats can be disguised as your newest hire, and artificial intelligence is both the weapon and the shield. In this special episode of IT Visionaries, host Chris Brandt switches roles and sits in …
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Ready to ditch the hustle? ✨ The final quarter of the year is here, and it's time to build a business that works for you—even while you're sleeping. This week, we're wrapping up our Q3 training on scaling smart, focusing on how to create simple systems that sell on autopilot. 💰 I've been using these exact strategies since I had my first daughter an…
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Episode 124 (Season 4): Epiphanies and Apologies: Processing Life After Autism and ADHD Discovery
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47:55After discovering you’re Autistic or have ADHD, you most likely started to re-examine the past—and the realization of missed cues or misunderstood moments can bring up nostalgia, relief, and even regret. Revisiting friendships, relationships, and life events through a newly understood neurodivergent lens is often emotional but also essential for se…
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$124B Data Problem: How Synthetic Data Accelerates AI
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45:13When your AI has to make decisions in the real world, the data you don’t have can hurt people. DiffuseDrive CEO Balint Pasztor joins IT Visionaries to unpack the $124B data scarcity problem holding back autonomous systems — and how synthetic data (done right) can compress years of data collection into hours. We dig into: why edge cases matter (and …
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Launch 3 Income Streams in 90 Days Challenge
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21:26Are you a coach, consultant, or creative tired of trading time for money? 💸 It's time to package up your genius and build an income stream that works for you, even when you're away from your desk! On the latest Classy Career Girl Podcast, we're pulling back the curtain on Digital Products: 🤯 The 90-Minute Digital Product Hack: I'm sharing my exact …
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Episode 123 (Season 4): Not an Epidemic: Behind the Rise in Autism Diagnoses [featuring Dr. Donna Henderson]
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1:18:41Language matters, especially when it shapes how we, as neurodivergent people, are seen and understood. Conversations about an alleged "Autism epidemic" are everywhere—and can lead to misinformation, stigma, and feelings of shame for Autistic people and families. This episode aims to untangle the myths versus realities, providing crucial clarity and…
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How Do You Pivot After 20 Years in an Established Career?
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16:18How do you pivot after 20 years in an established career? I'm thrilled to feature Tracey Coates, a recent graduate of the Classy Career Girl® Certified Career Coach program, who did just that. After two decades as a practicing family law attorney, Tracey felt she had hit a plateau. She was ready to expand her impact beyond the courtroom. She embark…
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Episode 122 (Season 4): Claiming Your Neurodivergent Identity: Discovery and What Comes Next
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46:54Learning you’re Autistic or ADHD—whether through diagnosis, self-identification, or discovery—can spark relief, uncertainty, and a cascade of new questions. Navigating not only the process of finding out, but also what happens next, is a profound and often emotional journey for many neurodivergent adults. In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Meg…
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Afraid your boss will find out about your side business? 🤫 That fear can stop you from even starting. You're not alone—I felt the exact same way when I was building Classy Career Girl®. But let me tell you, when I finally stopped hiding and started showing up as my authentic self, everything changed. That's when I started to get features in Forbes …
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Episode 121 (Season 3): Burnout City: Burnout Symptoms at a Cellular Level [featuring Dr. Mel Houser]
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49:52Understanding the root causes behind Autistic burnout symptoms can feel confusing, especially when physical symptoms are present but dismissed or misunderstood. Many in the neurodivergent community face not only emotional exhaustion but a web of hidden medical conditions that often go undiagnosed, leaving them searching for seemingly elusive answer…
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Episode 120 (Season 3): Burnout City Finale: Boundaries, Self-Advocacy, and Accommodations
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44:26Advocating for your needs and setting boundaries as a neurodivergent person can be incredibly challenging—especially in environments that don’t always understand or prioritize accommodations for invisible disabilities. Navigating burnout and building a life that supports your well-being is not just about self-care; it’s about learning how to advoca…
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Episode 119 (Season 3): AuDHD Burnout City: How Autistic and ADHD Burnout Collide and Compensate
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41:45ADHD and Autistic burnout can feel like an endless cycle of overwhelm, exhaustion, and frustration—especially for those who live at the intersection of both identities. Many AuDHD individuals struggle to distinguish between ADHD burnout and autistic burnout, but understanding their overlap and unique challenges is crucial to finding compassionate, …
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Episode 118 (Season 3): Autistic Burnout City: Life When the Mask Comes Off
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47:54Burnout can hit hard for late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD adults, especially when the energy cost of masking becomes too much to bear. Dropping the mask and stepping into authenticity brings both relief and upheaval, raising new challenges that aren’t always easy to navigate alone. In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD …
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Episode 117 (Season 3): Autistic Burnout City: Energy Limits and Management
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39:05Autistic burnout can feel like you’re running on empty: emotionally, physically, or both. Managing energy, burnout, and self-acceptance in a neurotypical world can be exhausting, especially for neurodivergent people navigating chronic fatigue, sensory overload, and internalized expectations. In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, …
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Ep 96: Understanding Your Ideal Client: The Key to Entrepreneurial Success with Catharine O'Leary
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41:24In this episode of The School of Healing, host Dominiece Clifton sits down with Catharine O'Leary to explore her powerful transition from a corporate career to purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Catharine shares how understanding your ideal client, leaning into personal development, and aligning with your passion are key to long-term success. Togethe…
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Episode 116 (Season 3): Autistic Burnout City: The Sensitive Nervous System
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38:55Burnout can feel relentless for Autistic people, especially when our bodies and minds seem to react more intensely to stress than those around us. Understanding how our nervous systems work—and why we may struggle with regulation—can transform self-blame into self-compassion and change the way we approach mental health, relationships, and daily lif…
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Ep 95: Breaking Beliefs & Building Dreams: An Inside-Out Approach to Success with Angie Biln
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30:56In this episode of the School of Healing, host Dominiece Clifton speaks with life coach Angie Billin about her journey from personal struggles to empowering women through coaching. They discuss the importance of inner child healing, the inside-out approach to personal development, and the transition to entrepreneurship. Angie shares her insights on…
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Episode 115 (Season 3): Autistic Burnout City: How Sensory Input Impacts Burnout
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50:38Burnout isn’t just about exhaustion—it’s a sensory experience that can leave neurodivergent people feeling stretched to the breaking point. When every sound, smell, or texture feels overwhelming, how do we navigate recovery and build resilience in a world that rarely slows down? In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD men…
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Ep 93: Your Business Grows When You Do with Staci Gray
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32:56In this episode of the School of Healing, host Dominiece Clifton welcomes Stacey Gray, founder and CEO of Organize to Scale. They discuss the entrepreneurial journey, the importance of personal growth, and the challenges of business co-dependence. Stacey shares her personal experiences with loss and how it shaped her approach to business and life. …
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Episode 114 (Season 3): Building Burnout Recovery City: When Your Dog Pees on You and You Don’t Care
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56:52Navigating Autistic burnout can feel overwhelming, especially when recovery advice is often oversimplified or disconnected from the realities of daily life. For many Autistic people, finding real, sustainable strategies to move through burnout isn’t just about willpower; it’s about understanding our needs, honoring our limits, and reclaiming a sens…
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Turning 90 Years of Data into AI-Powered Insights
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37:03Discover how to turn decades of data into a competitive edge, build lasting customer relationships beyond the first click, and apply AI in ways that truly drive impact. Joining us is Vineet Mahajan, CTO of US News & World Report, who shares how he’s led the 90-year-old brand through a sweeping digital transformation. From rearchitecting infrastruct…
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Ep 93: Solo Jam: Sis, Don't Crash & Burn Trying To Build The Dream
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37:16In this episode, Dominiece Clifton shares her personal journey of navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship while managing stress and burnout. She emphasizes the importance of clarity, self-care, and the need to honor one's capacity to avoid self-sabotage. Through her vulnerable storytelling, she provides insights and lessons learned from her e…
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Episode 113 (Season 3): Autistic Burnout City: Perpetual Sensory Hell
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45:37Living with perpetual Autistic burnout can feel like navigating a world that’s always just a little too overwhelming, exhausting, or out of sync. For neurodivergent people, teasing apart burnout from depression and understanding how chronic sensory and emotional overload shapes daily life is not just challenging but key for self-advocacy and well-b…
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Ep 92: When Life Redirects You: Finding Joy in The Pivots with Kellie
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33:58In this inspiring conversation, Dominiece Clifton and Kellie Rhymes explore the transformative journey of self-discovery and embracing change. Kellie shares her shift from real estate to supporting women with hair loss, highlighting the power of stillness, clarity, and intuition. They discuss aligning business with purpose, incorporating spirituali…
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Episode 112 (Season 2): Rethinking Higher Education for Neurodivergent Learners [featuring Adam Lalor]
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41:45Navigating higher education as a neurodivergent student can often feel isolating and overwhelming in a system not designed for neurodivergent minds. For many, finding an affirming academic environment that truly recognizes and supports neurodivergent strengths, and not just challenges, can be life-changing. In this episode, Patrick Casale, an AuDHD…
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What IT Leaders Can Learn from How the Government Buys Tech
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44:04IT leaders in regulated industries know the pain of navigating outdated, slow procurement systems – especially when critical missions depend on modern tools. In this episode, Bryana Tucci, Lead of the AWS Marketplace for the US Intelligence Community, shares how government agencies are overcoming legacy procurement bottlenecks to access cutting-edg…
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Ep 91: Mistakes as Mentors: Lessons on Growth & Grace with Anna VanAgtmael
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26:58In this episode, Dominiece Clifton and Anna VanAgtmael explore the journey of entrepreneurship, self-discovery, and the transformative power of community. They discuss the importance of embracing change, learning from mistakes, and the significance of creating spaces for women to connect and grow. Anna shares her experiences in founding Wandering R…
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Career Coaching in an AI World: Why Our Programs Haven't Changed
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29:46In a world full of algorithms and automation, it's easy to feel lost or wonder if your career path still makes sense. I hear you, and it's a question many are asking right now! But here's the truth I've seen firsthand since 2011: While AI is changing the landscape, it can never replace the power of human connection, empathy, and purpose. At Classy …
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Episode 111 (Season 2): Not Your Neurotypical Wellness: Adaptations and Reflections
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47:14Navigating wellness advice as a neurodivergent person can often feel invalidating, overwhelming, or just plain inaccessible. So much of what’s recommended—from meal prep to journaling—assumes executive function, sensory profiles, or social fluency that simply aren’t universal. However, the right adaptations not only make wellness more achievable bu…
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