What happens when the place that’s supposed to support your growth instead breaks your confidence? In this raw and insightful episode, CJ sits down with Samantha Osterlof—Director of Marketing at ETHOS Treatment LLC, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and female leader in behavioral health—to talk about the toll toxic workplaces can take on performance, confidence, and identity.
Samantha opens up about the gaslighting, exploitation, and demotion she endured in one role—and how it nearly shattered her self-worth. She also shares the resilience it took to rebuild, and the healing that came when she found a workplace culture rooted in values, balance, and integrity.
This conversation is about more than one woman’s story. It’s about recognizing the signs of unhealthy organizational culture, reclaiming confidence, and seeking environments that empower you to thrive.
Up Next in Season 1
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She Handles It with Cayte Castrillon
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She Handles It with Dr. Toni Warner
What happens when the pursuit of achievement leaves even the strongest women feeling depleted, disconnected, or stuck? In this powerful episode, CJ sits down with Dr. Toni Warner—mom of five, licensed trauma and relationship therapist, bestselling author, and CEO—to explore the intersection of hi...
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She Handles It with Kathleen Burns Ki...
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