S2.E11. Career Advancement, Emotional Tax, Finding Mentors and Immigrant Family Dynamics w. Amy Sylla

On today's episode, we welcome guest Amy Sylla who shares her journey from facing challenges as a racialized woman to finding her purpose and becoming an EDI advisor at CBC. Amy offers insightful perspectives on careers, setting boundaries, dealing with racial and emotional burdens, and leveraging platforms like LinkedIn for career advancement. In this episode we discuss:-why everyone needs 2 mentors one of which should be a white male-how to transition into a new career without experience-why having a personal brand strengthens your career opportunities-how to overcome family pressure and influence when choosing a career -how to overcome emotional tax and find fulfillment at workTimestamps:00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction: Amy Sylla00:33 Navigating Careers, Boundaries, and Emotional Tax06:13 Amy's Journey: From Unfulfilled to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisor11:10 Setting Boundaries for Success and Well-being at Work18:15 Exploring the Interconnectedness of Wellness and Careers22:59 The Impact of Work Stress on Personal Well-being25:08 Navigating Family Expectations and Career Choices31:08 Empowering Career Advancement: Strategies for Women35:27 Rapid Fire Questions and Final ThoughtsLinks:I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit SethiThis podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Disclaimer: This podcast includes affiliate links that, when clicked and purchased, may generate revenue for me and the podcast. I only recommend things I truly love and stand behind. Download Free Wellness Assessment:https://from-a-full-cup.ck.page/93236e5b48 Book Free wellness Breakthrough Session:https://tidycal.com/nataliemullin/free-discovery-call Get in touch:[email protected] Bookings:https://nataliemullin.com/From a Full Cup is a mental wellness education podcast that teaches women to prioritize their wellness and put themselves first, because you can’t pour from an empty cup. I'm your host Natalie Mullin , Certified Wellness Educator, Speaker, Facilitator and Teacher. Every Thursday I release a new episode, teaching women how to dream big, take action and move the needle forward in life. Past episodes From a Full Cup websiteSubscribe to the podcastListen to From a Full Cup Copyright 2025 Natalie Mullin