In this episode of Unpacked Culture Chronicles, host Danielle Marshall engages with Clarity coach Raquel Sands to explore the evolving definitions of career and success in today’s world. They discuss the impact of cultural backgrounds on career choices, the challenges faced by women of color in the workplace, and the importance of finding one’s voice during job searches. Raquel shares her insights on generational perspectives regarding work, the significance of purpose in career decisions, and practical strategies for building a personal brand on platforms like LinkedIn. The conversation emphasizes the need for intentionality in career development and introduces Raquel’s clarity Coaching framework, which focuses on purpose, presence, and prosperity.

BIO

Miriam Raquel Sands is a clarity coach, podcast host, and the creator behind Inside the Shift. She helps mid-career professionals, independent workers,  and solopreneurs find clarity and create their next step with confidence. 

You can reach Raquel at:

www MiriamRaquelsands.com

@miriamraquelsands

For Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miriamraquelsands/ 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@miriamraquelsands

Resources from this episode:

My free career clarity checklist on Substack: https://raquelsands.substack.com/p/career-clarity-checklist 

My 90-minute Strategy sessions: https://raquelsands.substack.com/p/work-with-me 

Keywords

cultural differences, career clarity, workplace dynamics, women of color, job searching, generational perspectives, purpose in work, personal branding, LinkedIn, intentionality

Takeaways

Cultural differences shape our understanding of career.

Career is no longer a linear path; it’s multifaceted.

Women of color face unique challenges in the workplace.

Finding your voice is crucial in job searching.

Generational perspectives influence career choices.

Purpose plays a significant role in career satisfaction.

Intentionality is key in career development.

Building a personal brand is essential in today’s job market.

LinkedIn can be a powerful tool for job seekers.

Clarity coaching can help individuals navigate their career paths.

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Danielle Marshall hosts Unpacked: Culture Chronicles, a space where we slow down and make sense of the moments that shape how we show up with each other. This podcast is an invitation into honest, sometimes messy, always meaningful conversations about culture, identity, and what it takes to stay connected in a world that often pulls us apart.

I don’t come to these conversations with all the answers. I come with questions. With curiosity. With a deep belief that when we are willing to look a little closer, to listen a little longer, something shifts.

In my work beyond the podcast, I serve as an executive coach and equity strategist, partnering with leaders and organizations navigating complexity, growth, and change. Through coaching, facilitation, and speaking, I support people in leading with clarity, cultural humility, and intention, especially in moments where the stakes feel high and the path forward is not always obvious.

Whether I’m working with a leadership team, sitting in a coaching conversation, or recording an episode, the throughline is the same. I’m interested in what becomes possible when we choose curiosity over certainty, and connection over assumption.

And when I’m not working or behind the mic, you can usually find me on the water, attempting to kayak my way through all 50 states. Still in progress, still learning, and very much in the spirit of figuring things out as I go.