In Her Words
In Her Words is a podcast for women navigating life’s turning points—with clarity, heart, and a little bit of mess. Hosted by Roberta Dombrowski, each episode features honest reflections and grounded conversations about career shifts, motherhood, identity, and ambition. Whether you're stepping into a new role at work, preparing for a baby, or just figuring out what’s next, this show offers a place to feel seen, supported, and inspired. You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin—just start here.
Episodes
18 episodes
A Brief Intermission
This short intermission recording features host, Roberta Dombrowski, sharing a candid update on what to expect from season 2 of In Her Words.Want to connect or collaborate?Email: roberta (at) learnmindfully (dot) coRoberta ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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Making Things That Matter with Vivianne Castillo
In this episode, I meet with Vivianne Castillo, a multidisciplinary creative, organizational culture strategist, and founder of Choose Courage, Inc. for a powerful conversation about chaos, creativity, and what it means to make things that matt...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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44:34
Living in Abundance with Amanda Henry
In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Henry—workshop facilitator, personal finance educator, pageant titleholder, and founder of Living in the Abundance—for a powerful conversation about money, identity, and navigating life as a first-generat...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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46:18
The Adoption Journey with Madeline Smith
In this episode, I sit down with Madeline E. Smith, a UX researcher, creative mind, and new parent by adoption, for a grounded conversation about building a family intentionally while navigating the realities of career, caregiving, and th...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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Empowering Accessibility with Maigen Thomas
In this episode, I sit down with Maigen Thomas, Founder of Level 11 Technology, accessibility consultant, and neurodivergent advocate for a wide-ranging conversation about entrepreneurship, digital inclusion, and designing spaces where everyone...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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43:27
Intergenerational Healing with Anna Vecchi
In this episode, I sit down with Anna Vecchi—a first-generation Chinese Italian American graphic designer—for a deeply honest conversation about identity, generational trauma, and learning to define yourself on your own terms. Anna shares how g...
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Episode 12
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46:53
Embracing Your Multi-Passionate Self with Kimberly Murray
This week, I sit down with psychologist, certified coach, speaker, and creative, Dr. Kimberly Murray, to explore what it means to live and lead as a multi-passionate person. Kimberly shares her journey of integrating multiple roles: scientist, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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33:44
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Expressing Joy with Kenna Lindsay
In this episode, I sit down with Kenna Lindsay—interdisciplinary artist, producer, and creative technologist—for a vibrant conversation about creative evolution, clowning, and protecting what matters most. Kenna has moved through photography, c...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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34:39
Heart Led Ambition with Liza Kindred
In this episode, I sit down with Liza Kindred—writer, spiritual teacher, and author of F This Meditation—for a spacious, honest conversation about ambition, healing, and reclaiming our stories. Liza shares how she walked away from hust...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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46:57
Navigating Career Transitions with Sahar Chung
In this episode, I sit down with Sahar Chung—Director of Product Strategy at Multiplayer—for a thoughtful conversation about evolving leadership, redefining research, and navigating growth in fast-paced environments. With a background in UX, vi...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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42:04
From Diagnosis to Advocacy with Brandie Smith
In this episode, I sit down with Brandie Smith—senior UX researcher at 5Tran, mother, and young breast cancer survivor—for a deeply personal conversation about navigating identity through unexpected life transitions. Brandie brings vulnerabilit...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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43:04
Seasons of Creativity with Lia Fetterhoff
In this episode, I sit down with Lia Fetterhoff—Director of Product Design and Research at Pathstream, creativity coach, and founder of Swishy—for an expansive conversation about creativity, identity, and honoring personal growth across seasons...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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50:00
Values at Work with Amy Santee
In this episode, I sit down with Amy Santee—career strategist, coach, and former UX researcher—for a rich conversation about values, work, and designing a career on your own terms. Amy brings her background in anthropology, coaching, and UX to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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41:25
Healing Workplace Trauma with Alla Weinberg
In this episode, I sit down with Alla Weinberg, CEO of Spoken Wheel and author of A Culture of Safety, to unpack how relational trauma shows up at work. We explore the difference between calling workplaces "toxic" and naming them for w...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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39:12
The Wonder of Motherhood with Jen Bokoff
In this episode of In Her Words, I sat down with Jen Bokoff—activator, connector, strategist, and currently Director of Development at the Disability Rights Fund. Jen brings a grounded and joyful perspective to her work in philanthropy...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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Navigating Founder Energy with Connie Liu
This week, I sat down with Connie Liu, a two-time founder and executive coach who’s currently building Tandem, a coaching and mentorship platform for startup teams. Connie’s career has taken a winding path—from engineering at MIT, to teaching i...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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44:41
Nurturing Creativity with Stacey Messier
In this conversation, I sit down with Stacey Messier, the dynamic General Manager of CIC New England and a true creative force. Together, we explore a deeply personal and often taboo topic: the decision to not have children. Stacey opens up abo...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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