How do you scale a company from early-stage chaos to a resilient, high-performing organization—all while navigating the deeply systemic, often unspoken realities of motherhood?

In this episode of No Ceilings, Julie sits down with Christine Song, Co-Founder of the 5 to 9 Society and former Chief People Officer (including scaling Knix), to unpack the raw, unconventional truths of modern leadership, startup survival, and the "motherhood penalty."

Christine brings over 20 years of experience in HR and operations, sharing what it actually takes to partner with bold founders, lead teams through crisis, and build a career grounded in an unshakeable reputation.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:
-The Startup Transition: What actually happens when you pivot from structured corporate giants to the "build-the-plane-while-flying-it" startup world.

-The Reality of the "Motherhood Penalty": her take on what actually stalls a woman's career, not choosing the right spouse, and what governments can do to get more dads involved in the early years of parenting.

-The Heavy Mantle of Modern HR: Christine’s raw reflection on guiding organizations through pandemics, economic shifts, and massive mental health crises over the last five years.

About Our Guest:
Christine Song is the Co-Founder of 5 to 9 Society and a multi-time Chief People Officer for high-growth, venture-backed companies. An entrepreneur and builder with over 20 years of experience in HR and operations, she has scaled some of North America’s most dynamic startups (including Knix). A recognized thought leader in the tech ecosystem, she also serves as an Advisory Board member for Aboard, Graphio AI, and Ribbon.ai.

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In this powerful episode of No Ceilings, Anick Beaulieu (CEO of C2) proves that the most impactful leadership isn't just about managing teams—it’s about architecting human connection and building a life on your own terms.

From her roots in family real estate to leading global business summits, Anick shares how a "nonlinear" path can be your greatest strength. As a Power Mom in the C-suite, she challenges the status quo, reminding us that we don't have to choose between a high-octane career and a meaningful family life. Her secret? Stop doing the job you have and start doing the job you want. If you’ve ever felt stuck behind a glass ceiling, let Anick’s journey inspire you to design your own room, break the rules of "traditional" networking, and lead with both grit and grace.

Some key takeaways from this episode :

Intentional Design: Meaningful connection doesn't happen by accident; it requires designing methodologies (like workshops or unique environments) that force people to tackle problems together.

Transferable Skills: Don't be afraid of a "nonlinear" path. Skills from real estate, sales, or sports are often the very things that make a leader stand out in a new industry.

Presence Over Perfection: Anick advocates for being "really present" in whatever role you are in at the moment—whether as a CEO, a wife, or a mother—focusing on quality of connection over quantity of time. Her advice is to wake up and do our best, regardless of what best looks like that day.

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In this episode of The No Ceilings Podcast host Julie Carbone sits down with Neha Ruch, the visionary founder of Mother Untitled, author of The Power Pause, USA Today Best Seller and a leading voice in the movement to reframe motherhood and career.

Neha shares her journey from a high-octane career in marketing, advertising, and the startup world to a life-changing realization following the birth of her first child in 2016. What began as a personal pause blossomed into a mission to update and elevate the way society perceives stay-at-home motherhood.

This conversation explores the following themes:

• Reframing the Stay-at-Home Narrative:** Neha explains why she wrote her book and her goal to shift the conversation from what women "give up" to what they "gain" during a career break.
• Redefining Ambition:- A profound look at how Neha’s personal relationship with ambition has evolved and why a pause can be a catalyst for professional and personal realization.
• A Universal Concept: Why the "Power Pause" isn't just for mothers—it’s a vital tool for fathers, caregivers, and anyone navigating a life transition.
• Societal & Corporate Change: What companies and partners must do to make pausing a respected and viable option in the modern workforce.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has ever felt the "tug-of-war" between professional identity and family life, and for those ready to see their "gap years" as some of their most powerful years.

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