In this episode of the Career Gems for the Journey podcast, Leah C. Murphy CEO of Career Gems for the Journey, sits down with Ebony Wyatt, Vice President of North America Retail and Sales Strategic Initiatives, for a candid conversation about career identity, leadership evolution, and learning to trust yourself when your career no longer fits the box you built

Ebony shares her journey from aspiring attorney to becoming the first Black woman sales vice president in her company’s history, and how stepping into a newly created role challenged her sense of identity in unexpected ways. Together, Leah and Ebony explore what it means to outgrow titles, navigate risk later in your career, and stop shrinking parts of yourself to fit someone else’s expectations.

In this episode, they discuss:

💎 How career identity can quietly limit growth if left unchecked
💎 Trusting a pivot even when it feels uncomfortable or unexpected
💎 The role of storytelling, support systems, and self awareness in long term career success

This episode is a powerful reminder that growth often requires letting go of who you thought you had to be, and giving yourself permission to evolve without apology.

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About Our Guest

Ebony Wyatt is a corporate sales leader, entrepreneur, speaker, and facilitator of courageous conversations with more than twenty two years of experience in consumer products sales within a Fortune 500 environment. She is known for her ability to lead transformation, build relationships, and guide people through change with clarity and purpose.

In 2020, Ebony founded Ebony Wyatt Speaks, launching her first workshop with twenty two corporate women on a Zoom call. Since then, she has taught workshops and facilitated conversations for corporations, nonprofits, and professionals at industry conferences across the United States and Canada. She is the creator and facilitator of the Building Your #BadAss Brand personal branding workshop and is passionate about helping professionals elevate their personal and professional brands, tell their stories, and take meaningful action.