In this powerful conversation, Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Dr. Lucinda Jackson, a scientist, corporate leader, Peace Corps volunteer, and champion for women who are rewriting the rules of work. Together, they unpack what it means to break barriers, reinvent yourself, and lead with courage in male-dominated spaces.Dr. Jackson shares her early realization that women were advancing under a different set of rules and how that fueled her lifelong commitment to advocacy. She talks candidly about career transitions, losing and rediscovering identity, and why it’s not only okay to quit what no longer serves you it’s necessary. Renée and Dr. Jackson also dig into Project Escape, a methodology that empowers people to design their next chapter with intention, financial readiness, and freedom.If you’re navigating a transition, trying to reclaim your confidence, or redefining your power, this episode is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention.What You’ll LearnWhy women still face different rules for advancementHow advocacy changes the trajectory for women in the workplaceWhy encouraging girls and young women into STEM is essentialThe emotional and strategic side of career transitionsHow to rebuild your identity outside of job titlesThe power of financial independence when pivotingThe truth about quitting and why it can be liberationDr. Jackson’s Project Escape framework for planning your next chapterLessons from her Peace Corps experience and what it teaches us about courageSound Bites“We all have limitless potential.”“You didn’t use all your talents.”“Money is emotional.”Chapters00:00 Introduction to Dr. Lucinda Jackson02:43 Realizing Gender Disparities in Advancement08:08 The Importance of Advocacy and Support09:52 Encouraging Young Women in STEM11:44 Navigating Credit and Blame in the Workplace16:31 Rediscovering Identity Beyond Job Titles24:15 Preparing for a New Chapter31:38 Project Escape Methodology44:24 Lessons from the Peace Corps Experience51:25 Embracing Change and LiberationLearn MoreFollow Lucinda Jackson on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or visit www.lucindajackson.com.  To keep up with Dr. Renée Baker, visit her website at https://reneebaker.com  or follow her on social media at @itsreneebaker.

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