Pour yourself a glass and join the banter with "Savvy Sisters and Cocktail Conversations: Empowered Women's Journey to Purposeful Success." Hosted by Julie Flowers of Elevate YOU Coaching and Yvonne Rocha Contreras, a seasoned HR career professional. This is not your average podcast. It's where bold women unite for an empowering happy hour like no other, filled with wit, wisdom, and the occasional clink of glasses.
In every episode, we tackle the real issues facing career women—from those finding their feet to seasoned professionals looking to make a change. We're here to help you reclaim your identity, find your purpose, and live with audacious authenticity. With a mix of humor, frankness, and deep dives into what really drives success, our conversations are designed to inspire action and foster a robust, supportive tribe.
Whether we’re popping bottles or debunking workplace myths, our goal is to empower you to hustle with intention and flourish in all facets of your career and life. So, get ready for a cocktail of motivation with a twist of real talk and heart. Stay tuned for more episodes where we're sharing not just shenanigans, but also strategies that genuinely help you craft the life and career you deserve. Cheers to thriving together!
Follow us on Social Media:
Julie:
- Website - https://elevateyoucoaching.org/
- IG: @elevateyou.coach and @mama.j.flo
- LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-flowers-936b2753/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevate-you-coaching-org/?viewAsMember=true
Yvonne:
IG: @purposewithbubbles
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Pour yourself a glass and join the banter with "Savvy Sisters and Cocktail Conversations: Empowered Women's Journey to Purposeful Success." Hosted by Julie Flowers of Elevate YOU Coaching and Yvonne Rocha Contreras, a seasoned HR career professional. This is not your average podcast. It's where bold women unite for an empowering happy hour like no other, filled with wit, wisdom, and the occasional clink of glasses.
In every episode, we tackle the real issues facing career women—from those finding their feet to seasoned professionals looking to make a change. We're here to help you reclaim your identity, find your purpose, and live with audacious authenticity. With a mix of humor, frankness, and deep dives into what really drives success, our conversations are designed to inspire action and foster a robust, supportive tribe.
Whether we’re popping bottles or debunking workplace myths, our goal is to empower you to hustle with intention and flourish in all facets of your career and life. So, get ready for a cocktail of motivation with a twist of real talk and heart. Stay tuned for more episodes where we're sharing not just shenanigans, but also strategies that genuinely help you craft the life and career you deserve. Cheers to thriving together!
Follow us on Social Media:
Julie:
- Website - https://elevateyoucoaching.org/
- IG: @elevateyou.coach and @mama.j.flo
- LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-flowers-936b2753/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevate-you-coaching-org/?viewAsMember=true
Yvonne:
IG: @purposewithbubbles
From Silent to Standing Tall: Joi Heyward on Voice, Value & Visibility
Savvy Sisters & Cocktail Conversations
21 minutes 2 seconds
1 week ago
From Silent to Standing Tall: Joi Heyward on Voice, Value & Visibility
In this live episode from Arkestro Optimal ’25 in Houston, Julie is flying solo on the mic while Yvonne is off in New York “doing something important” — which almost certainly involves champagne, brunch, and living her best life. So today, it’s just Julie, a French 75, and a powerhouse conversation with Joi Heyward, Director of Finance and Accounting at Arkestro.Joi pulls back the curtain on her 15+ year journey in accounting and finance — from big companies to startup life — and shares how she went from suffering in silence at her desk to speaking up, advocating for herself, and becoming a visible, trusted leader in tech. She talks about the moment she realized she was part of the problem by not communicating her needs, and how shifting from “I’ll just keep my head down and work” to “I deserve to be heard” changed everything.Julie and Joi dig into what makes startup life so energizing (hello, all-hands-on-deck), why skills are transferable (yes, even for stay-at-home moms re-entering the workforce), and how finding a champion inside your company can make speaking up feel less scary. Joi also shares how Arkestro’s culture gives her space to show up as a woman, a mother, and a leader — not just a title on an org chart.They close with a “cocktail as career” moment where Joi names her journey an Old Fashioned: bold, timeless, better with time, and always in style. The final challenge? Do one thing this week that says, “I know my worth” — and speak up, even if your voice shakes.
Savvy Sisters & Cocktail Conversations
Pour yourself a glass and join the banter with "Savvy Sisters and Cocktail Conversations: Empowered Women's Journey to Purposeful Success." Hosted by Julie Flowers of Elevate YOU Coaching and Yvonne Rocha Contreras, a seasoned HR career professional. This is not your average podcast. It's where bold women unite for an empowering happy hour like no other, filled with wit, wisdom, and the occasional clink of glasses.
In every episode, we tackle the real issues facing career women—from those finding their feet to seasoned professionals looking to make a change. We're here to help you reclaim your identity, find your purpose, and live with audacious authenticity. With a mix of humor, frankness, and deep dives into what really drives success, our conversations are designed to inspire action and foster a robust, supportive tribe.
Whether we’re popping bottles or debunking workplace myths, our goal is to empower you to hustle with intention and flourish in all facets of your career and life. So, get ready for a cocktail of motivation with a twist of real talk and heart. Stay tuned for more episodes where we're sharing not just shenanigans, but also strategies that genuinely help you craft the life and career you deserve. Cheers to thriving together!
Follow us on Social Media:
Julie:
- Website - https://elevateyoucoaching.org/
- IG: @elevateyou.coach and @mama.j.flo
- LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-flowers-936b2753/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevate-you-coaching-org/?viewAsMember=true
Yvonne:
IG: @purposewithbubbles
