From White House Intern to CEO, Rhonda Overby on Grit, Growth, and Fearless Ambition

13/10/2025 46 min
From White House Intern to CEO, Rhonda Overby on Grit, Growth, and Fearless Ambition

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In this episode, host Lorie Jones spotlights powerhouse Rhonda Overby, chair and CEO of Camera Ready, who went from humble beginnings to reporting at the White House and ultimately building her own thriving business. You’ll hear how Rhonda built a remarkable career in network news before boldly pivoting to entrepreneurship, founding her own strategic communications company. Along the way, she shares how perpetual learning, smart financial decisions, and knowing when it’s time to chase new challenges shaped her extraordinary career. She also opens up about navigating unique challenges as a woman, learning the value of firm boundaries—and her proudest accomplishment of all: raising a thriving daughter while paying it forward. Tune in for a masterclass in self-belief, ambition, and making things happen on your own terms—this episode will leave you inspired to dream big and work fearlessly towards your goals. Show Highlights: A masterclass in choosing and pursuing the right career path. [05:29] Becoming an entrepreneur to create generational wealth. [11:26] The power of perpetual learning and identifying self-mastery. [14:05] Financial lessons for minimizing debt and learning to invest. [16:54] Why you must seize unique, time-sensitive opportunities. [23:06] How to handle the fear of failure with mindfulness strategies. [30:27] “Me-too” moments, and gender bias in entrepreneurship. [33:55] The need to dismantle myths about success for young women. [36:46] What does it mean to raise children vs. being their friend? [40:12] “Why, what, how” advice for the next generation of career women. [42:48] To connect with Rhonda Overby or learn about her signature message, “Propertize®”, email her at [email protected] or visit www.cameraready.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please go to Apple Podcasts and leave a review!   For more information about Lorie Jones, go to https://fearlessfinancialadvisors.com/fearless-females. This podcast is hosted by Lorie Jones, an Investment Adviser Representative of Fidelis Wealth Advisors, a registered investment adviser. Registration as an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The information discussed on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute personalized investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any securities or other financial products. The views and opinions expressed by our guest speaker are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Fidelis Wealth Advisors or Fearless Financial Advisors LLC. The guest speaker is not affiliated with Fidelis Wealth Advisors and has not been compensated for their participation in this episode. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results. For specific advice related to your financial situation, please consult with a qualified financial professional. For additional information about Fidelis Wealth Advisors, including its Firm ADV disclosure documents, please visit http://fidelis-wealth.com.

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