<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd"><channel><title><![CDATA[Becoming Undefined Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years in corporate leadership, I’m navigating the messy reality of transition—pain, ego, and uncertainty included. This is a space for honest reflection and growth. If you’ve ever questioned your path, you’re not alone.  <br/><br/><a href="https://becomingundefined.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">becomingundefined.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://becomingundefined.substack.com/podcast</link><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:38:06 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/3876104.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Becoming Undefined]]></author><copyright><![CDATA[Becoming Undefined]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[becomingundefined@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:new-feed-url>https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/3876104.rss</itunes:new-feed-url><itunes:author>Becoming Undefined</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>After years in corporate leadership, I’m navigating the messy reality of transition—pain, ego, and uncertainty included. This is a space for honest reflection and growth. If you’ve ever questioned your path, you’re not alone. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Becoming Undefined</itunes:name><itunes:email>becomingundefined@substack.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Self-Improvement"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Mental Health"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/3876104/e8827036f288a5dabc794757eb6c06ff.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[Quiet Validation]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Becoming Undefined at <a href="https://becomingundefined.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">becomingundefined.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://becomingundefined.substack.com/p/quiet-validation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:172107717</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Becoming Undefined]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:23:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/172107717/28f18e7b4fc7117d75bb3c463de791db.mp3" length="8147520" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Becoming Undefined</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>679</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/3876104/post/172107717/2a31d0593e1e5008b95020e8811e6816.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Silent Divide – When Women Don’t Support Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>We love the idea of women supporting women. We post about it, celebrate it, and expect it. But what happens when the very women who should have your back are the first to turn away?</p><p>This episode of <em>The Silent Divide</em> isn’t just about leadership challenges—it’s about the gut-wrenching reality of female solidarity in the workplace, or rather, the lack of it. It’s about the moments that make you question everything: the silent betrayals, the ones who choose self-preservation over support, and the women who pull the ladder up behind them instead of extending a hand.</p><p></p><p><strong>What You’ll Hear in This Episode:</strong></p><p>* <em>Personal Stories of Betrayal:</em> Real experiences from the boardroom where women failed to support each other—and why it stings more than opposition from men.</p><p>* <em>The Psychology Behind It:</em> Insights from Dr. Shawn Andrews on the “Power Dead-Even Rule,” the “Queen Bee Syndrome,” and why some women feel threatened by other women’s success.</p><p>* <em>The Uncomfortable Truth About Competition:</em> How scarcity, internalized bias, and patriarchal work cultures push women to see each other as rivals instead of allies.</p><p>* <em>The Consequences of Silence:</em> What happens when women choose complicity over courage—and why it eventually comes back around.</p><p>* <em>The Call to Action:</em> Why it’s time to rewrite the narrative, hold each other up, and make sure the next generation of women doesn’t face the same uphill battle.</p><p><strong>Why This Matters</strong></p><p>We don’t just need more women in leadership—we need women who <em>support</em> women in leadership. Power is temporary, but the way we treat each other lasts.</p><p>So, do we keep playing into the system that divides us, or do we change the game?</p><p>Listen now. Because history belongs to the ones who stand together.</p><p><strong>Full episode available now.</strong></p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Becoming Undefined at <a href="https://becomingundefined.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">becomingundefined.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://becomingundefined.substack.com/p/the-silent-divide-when-women-dont</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:159224872</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Becoming Undefined]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:11:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/159224872/e1a3344994608d55e028d1aa819dd0fe.mp3" length="9239868" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Becoming Undefined</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>770</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/3876104/post/159224872/e8827036f288a5dabc794757eb6c06ff.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Special Place in Hell for Women Who Don’t Support Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The "Special Place in Hell" podcast excerpt offers a cautionary tale about the importance of female solidarity and the consequences of prioritizing self-preservation over collective advancement. It serves as a call to action for women to support each other, especially during vulnerable moments, and to work towards creating a more equitable and supportive professional environment.</p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Becoming Undefined at <a href="https://becomingundefined.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">becomingundefined.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://becomingundefined.substack.com/p/a-special-place-in-hell-for-women</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:158818359</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Becoming Undefined]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:14:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/158818359/8a7e8f3bfe748012a2b9f061a02747e8.mp3" length="9863986" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Becoming Undefined</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>822</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/3876104/post/158818359/5cd4ea09a96e77e1b7743f185d4616da.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corporate Karma]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>The podcast "Becoming Undefined" explores the concept of "corporate karma" through the lens of a personal experience.</strong> The host recounts being pushed out of a leadership role due to a new leader's power play. <strong>Faced with a rigged battle, the host chose to leave the company.</strong> Six months later, the leader who orchestrated the exit was fired, highlighting the cyclical nature of power. <strong>The podcast episode offers takeaways about recognizing when to walk away from unwinnable situations and identifying genuine allies amidst workplace politics.</strong> Ultimately, it suggests that those who act recklessly for personal gain often face consequences.</p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Becoming Undefined at <a href="https://becomingundefined.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">becomingundefined.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://becomingundefined.substack.com/p/corporate-karma</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:158258029</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Becoming Undefined]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2025 23:28:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/158258029/b117241254800ecfd76bfb8584e1d02b.mp3" length="13036609" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Becoming Undefined</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1086</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/3876104/post/158258029/5cd4ea09a96e77e1b7743f185d4616da.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Off-Putting?!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What happens when your boss doesn’t just dismiss your ideas—but <strong>shuts you down completely</strong>? When leadership turns from <strong>supportive to threatened</strong> the moment you show initiative?</p><p>In this episode, I take you inside one of the <strong>most humiliating, infuriating, and defining moments</strong> of my career. A moment where a weak, insecure boss told me my ideas were <strong>“off-putting”</strong>—a moment that left me <strong>crying in my office, questioning everything, and canceling my entire morning.</strong></p><p>But here’s the truth: <strong>Insecure leaders fear strong voices.</strong> And when they try to <strong>push you out,</strong> you don’t shrink. You <strong>stand up, speak louder, and push forward.</strong></p><p>If you’ve ever been <strong>silenced, sidelined, or told to “stay in your place”</strong>—this episode is for you.</p><p>Because when they say <em>“Don’t you ever”</em>—you say <strong>“Watch me.”</strong></p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Becoming Undefined at <a href="https://becomingundefined.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">becomingundefined.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://becomingundefined.substack.com/p/off-putting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:157927361</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Becoming Undefined]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:12:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/157927361/632ef892889148aa4fe32a7b2619ab7b.mp3" length="4713997" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Becoming Undefined</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>393</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/3876104/post/157927361/5cd4ea09a96e77e1b7743f185d4616da.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blurred Lines ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What happens when professional lines begin to blur? When networking turns into late-night calls, and trust is tested in ways you never expected? In this episode, I share <strong>raw, real experiences</strong> from my career—moments that challenged my beliefs about <strong>leadership, ethics, and the gray areas we rarely talk about.</strong></p><p>From an eye-opening corporate event at Disney World to unsettling late-night phone calls, I reflect on the <strong>fine line between trust and professionalism</strong>—and why setting boundaries isn’t just about self-protection, but about <strong>protecting workplace integrity.</strong></p><p>Join me as we unpack the <strong>unspoken truths of leadership, power, and responsibility.</strong></p><p><strong>Where do you draw the line?</strong> Let’s talk about it.</p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Becoming Undefined at <a href="https://becomingundefined.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">becomingundefined.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://becomingundefined.substack.com/p/blurred-lines</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:157690930</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Becoming Undefined]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:26:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/157690930/c7a5a34261e0b918642954621cbc29a6.mp3" length="4409618" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Becoming Undefined</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>367</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/3876104/post/157690930/5cd4ea09a96e77e1b7743f185d4616da.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>When leadership fails to lead, the worst kinds of people rise—those who thrive on undermining, controlling, and asserting dominance at the expense of others. In a culture where arrogance is rewarded and ethics are ignored, I had to ask myself: <em>How do I protect my team in a place where integrity no longer matters?</em></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Becoming Undefined at <a href="https://becomingundefined.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">becomingundefined.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://becomingundefined.substack.com/p/the-takeover-cb3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:157442900</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Becoming Undefined]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:55:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/157442900/0db2fa9e9113e75c7f4ab26a6540cbb3.mp3" length="4035023" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Becoming Undefined</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>336</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/3876104/post/157442900/5cd4ea09a96e77e1b7743f185d4616da.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Betrayal]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The hardest part about betrayal at work is realizing that the game isn’t what you thought it was. You think success is about teamwork, collaboration, and </p><p>results. But in some spaces, it’s not. It’s about power. About eliminating threats.</p><p>I walked away from that call knowing that no matter how much I had contributed, no matter how much I had built, in his eyes, I was just an obstacle.</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Becoming Undefined at <a href="https://becomingundefined.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">becomingundefined.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://becomingundefined.substack.com/p/the-betrayal-6ac</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:157046970</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Becoming Undefined]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:18:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/157046970/9d15d1ebdfc26a8fd586e072076aa6a3.mp3" length="2934118" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Becoming Undefined</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>244</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/3876104/post/157046970/5cd4ea09a96e77e1b7743f185d4616da.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Becoming Undefined – The Hard Truth About Letting Go]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>I longed to go home. <em>My mother’s</em> home. The only place that felt safe. No office politics. No so-called peers circling like sharks. What was wrong with these people? Didn’t they know <em>teams</em> win?</p><p>I had to face the truth: I was holding onto something that had already let go of me.</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Becoming Undefined at <a href="https://becomingundefined.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">becomingundefined.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://becomingundefined.substack.com/p/becoming-undefined-the-hard-truth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:156907509</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Becoming Undefined]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 07:34:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/156907509/e825a75b035f2c7639a1b6a0d97a8820.mp3" length="4069818" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Becoming Undefined</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>339</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/3876104/post/156907509/5cd4ea09a96e77e1b7743f185d4616da.jpg"/></item></channel></rss>