In this empowering episode of The Late Bloomer Advantage, host Rose Alkamisi sits down with Sarah Kahn to unpack the emotional and professional journey from corporate high-achiever to women’s empowerment leader.They discuss the reality of people-pleasing, boundary-setting, and cultural expectations that often hold women back from stepping into leadership. Sarah shares her experience with corporate rehab — a process of shedding outdated roles and reclaiming her voice — and offers practical steps to help listeners do the same.This episode is for women ready to stop shrinking, start leading, and redefine success on their own terms. You’ll learn:<ul><li>How to recognize when your work or role no longer aligns</li><li>Why many women tie their value to serving others — and how to shift that• The impact of cultural conditioning on confidence and leadership</li><li>How to reclaim your voice and set firm, loving boundaries</li><li>Why "practicing the pause" helps you make aligned decisions</li><li>What it looks like to stop people-pleasing and start owning your worth </li><li>Why growth often means letting go of who you used to be</li><li>If you’re ready to unlearn, evolve, and lead from a place of power, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.</li></ul> Chapters00:00 Introduction to Corporate Rehab and Empowerment03:08 Unraveling Self-Perception and Reclaiming Power05:55 Identifying Misalignment in Business and Life09:03 Cultural Influences on Empowerment and Individuality11:54 Setting Boundaries and Overcoming People-Pleasing14:59 Final Thoughts on Empowerment and Connection <ul><li>Connect with Rose Alkamisi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosealkamisi/</li><li>Or subscribe to The Bloom Method newsletter: https://thebrandalkamist.kit.com/9ac00eff1f</li></ul><ul><li>Connect with Sarah Khan on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sarahikhan</li></ul>Follow The Late Bloomer Advantage Podcast. New episodes drop every other week. Keywordsempowerment, corporate rehab, women in leadership, self-worth, boundaries, people pleasing, personal growth, cultural influences, reclaiming power, late bloomers

Letting Go of Roles That No Longer Fit: A New Path to Fulfillment and Leadership (Ep 4 Pt 2)