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Brave Women at Work

Jen Pestikas

Booking Overview

An interview-led career and leadership show focused on helping professional women navigate advancement, burnout, imposter syndrome, self-advocacy, and career transitions; its external guests are primarily women coaches, authors, entrepreneurs, and leadership professionals. Credible pitches include career and executive coaches, female founders, workplace experts, authors, and accomplished professionals with practical insights or relevant personal experience. Booking difficulty is medium because the show is established and regularly features outside guests, while still welcoming accessible professional experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 305

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 293 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

jpestikas0618@gmail.com

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Host

Jen Pestikas - Certified Career and Leadership Coach with more than 20 years of corporate experience, including work in the predominantly male investment services industry. She is also a Senior Vice President of ...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Career or executive coaches, leadership professionals, female founders, authors, workplace experts, and accomplished professionals with credible experience in women's career advancement, burnout, confidence, self-advocacy, or organizational culture.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Founded a coaching, consulting, or leadership business, Built significant corporate leadership experience, Featured in established media or recognized professional publications, Developed practical programs or frameworks for career and leadership development

Recent Guest Discussions

Katie Hardie - Overachievement, Under-recovery, And Breaking The Corporate Burnout Cycle

Logan Schultz - Diversity, Inclusion, Empathy, And His Experience As The Sibling Of A Child With Down Syndrome

Anna Runyan - Building A Career On Personal Terms, Entrepreneurship, Imposter Syndrome, And Navigating Family-centered Career Decisions

Cassy Williamson - Unapologetic Leadership, People-pleasing, Confidence, Failure, Comparison, And Building A Leadership-focused Company Culture

Recent Topics

Business, Career Development, Women's Leadership, Burnout, Imposter Syndrome

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Brave Women at Work
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Christina Woods on Hypnotherapy, EMDR, and Healing Your Own Way

October 08, 2026

I have no idea what’s happening to me. I guess we will do anything for our kids. During our conversation, we also chatted about:The situation that drove Christina to seek change and healing in her lifeWhat contributed to her autoimmune diseases and the end of her marriageHow too much responsibility contributes to toxic work patternsWhat modalities Christina used in her healing journeyWhat EMDR is and what drove Christina to get certified in hypnotherapy?Here is more about Christina:Chris...

I’m Right Here: Bet on Yourself with Kelly Hiller

October 01, 2026

I love a good I started from one place and made my way up to the top story, and this is what I have for you today with my guest, Kelly Hiller. Kelly’s story is unique because she has been with Purdue University and Purdue Alumni Association a combined total of over 20 years! You do not hear that very often. We often hear that the employee had to leave an organization to find their next opportunity. What if you could craft it for yourself inside one organization? And better yet, what if you ha...

7 Kids, One World Championship, and a Company Built on Equity with Maria Colacurcio

September 24, 2026

Superwoman alert! Or at least someone I see as a superwoman. My guest today, Maria Colacurcio, not only has 7 children (you heard that right), but she also is a top-level athlete and is the founder and leader of her own company. Woah. Maria shares with us how she doesn’t do it all, leans on her partner, and even boldly talks about how she has learned that each of her children do not need the same level of attention. Understanding that we do not need to do it all made me feel like my whol...

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Frequently asked questions

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Brave Women at Work
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How do I get in touch with Brave Women at Work?

Brave Women at Work is hosted by Jen Pestikas. Its publicly listed email is jpestikas0618@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Brave Women at Work?

The publicly listed email for Brave Women at Work: jpestikas0618@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Brave Women at Work have?

Podseeker estimates Brave Women at Work reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Brave Women at Work?

Brave Women at Work typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Career or executive coaches, leadership professionals, female founders, authors, workplace experts, and accomplished professionals with credible experience in women's career advancement, burnout, confidence, self-advocacy, or organizational culture. Common among recent guests: Published books; Founded a coaching, consulting, or leadership business; Built significant corporate leadership experience. Recent guests include Katie Hardie, Logan Schultz, and Anna Runyan.

How hard is it to get booked on Brave Women at Work?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Brave Women at Work cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Career Development, Women's Leadership, Burnout, and Imposter Syndrome. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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