Episode 42: Negotiate Like You Belong There

In this episode of It Girl Life, Mishelle Kost and Meredith Walker break down what it really takes to negotiate with confidence, clarity, and self-worth. From salary conversations to everyday life decisions, this is your reminder that you don’t ask for permission to take up space—you claim it.Mishelle opens up about her past struggles with negotiation (hello, taking the first offer 😅), while Meredith shares how she approaches every negotiation with strategy, data, and market research. Together, they unpack the mindset shifts women must make to stop underpricing themselves and start advocating for what they truly deserve.You’ll learn how to: ✨ Walk into negotiations grounded in your value ✨ Use research and data as your power tools ✨ Detach emotionally and negotiate with intention ✨ Shift from “hoping” to expecting fair compensationThis episode is your permission slip to stop playing small and start negotiating like you belong at every table you sit at.💡 Takeaways• Negotiate like you belong there. • Knowledge is power—do your research. • Women often underprice themselves in negotiations. • Bring data to support your salary expectations. • You have the right to ask for what you’re worth.