In this episode of Career Queens Podcast, I sit down with LaKiesha Tomlin — engineer, MBA graduate, and investor — to talk about financial preparedness, emergency funds, and building income streams in an uncertain job market.

This episode is for women in tech, corporate professionals, and ambitious career women who want to reduce financial anxiety and build optionality.

Because your employer is not your safety net, and financial security is something you design.

If you’re thinking about emergency savings, career pivots, investing, or building income streams to prepare for a potential layoff, this conversation will give you both the mindset and practical steps you need.

This episode is about habit formation, self-trust, and choosing yourself when change feels hard. I’m joined by Elle Caffrey—an event consultant and founder of Ellevents—who reflects on her journey from obesity to losing over 100 pounds, and eventually running half marathons. We unpack how sustainable change is built through small, consistent actions, identity shifts, and systems that support you long after the initial transformation. If you’re trying to move away from all-or-nothing thinking and toward self-care habits that stick, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we dive into how vision boarding can unlock real career clarity—not just big dreams, but practical direction you can actually act on. I’m joined by Gracious Nyamupachitu, Pinterest’s first Marketing Strategy & Operations Manager and the founder of VisionaryMe, who breaks down how to turn goals into a life strategy using vision boards. Drawing on her journey from corporate banking to global tech, she shares how clarity, intention, and action work together to shape career moves that actually stick. We talk about using vision boards to cut through overwhelm, align your decisions, and stay focused in seasons of uncertainty. If you’re feeling stuck, scattered, or ready for your next chapter, this episode is for you.