Welcome to Career Can Do, a new podcast from award-winning author, professional career coach and training consultant Mary Ann Faremouth. Mary Ann will be talking to experts, employers and job seekers about what the new world of work looks like and how you can thrive in ever-changing circumstances. Tune in every other week for straight talk about remote work, office politics, first impressions, the changing jobscape and more.
Communication is one of those things we all think we’re doing well… until we realize we’re not being fully understood.
In this episode of Career Can Do, Mary Ann Faremouth sits down with Pamela McCown to talk about how developing real communication and leadership skills can completely shift your personal and professional life. Pamela shares how her journey began at Chase Bank and unexpectedly led her to Toastmasters International, where she eventually stepped into a global leadership role.
What stands out in this conversation is how much of communication comes down to simplicity. Pamela explains how easy it is to use language that doesn’t connect, especially when you’re speaking to people from different backgrounds. Learning how to slow down, listen, and make your message clear is what really makes an impact and increases the changes of the other person really hearing what you’re saying.
Mary Ann also shares her own experience of joining Toastmasters when she was nervous about giving a speech, and how quickly that turned into something much bigger. Being encouraged to step into leadership early on pushed her outside of her comfort zone, but it also helped her grow in ways she didn’t expect. That’s a theme throughout the episode, that sometimes other people see something in you before you see it yourself.
At the end of the day, this episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t happen in isolation. Being part of a community that supports you, challenges you, and helps you build real skills can make a huge difference.
Resources
Pamela McCown on Toastmasters Houston | Annual District Conference - April 2026 | LinkedIn
Mary Ann Faremouth on the Web | X (Twitter)
2 Feb 2026
Success Without Burnout with Elle Ballard
When did everything start feeling so loud? The goals, the pressure, the constant push to keep going. This episode of Career Can Do slows things down in the best possible way.
Mary Ann is joined by Elle Ballard, founder of Women of the World Network, for a conversation that feels more like a deep exhale than a career lecture. Elle shares how her journey from the corporate world to community building led her to create a global space where women can connect, share their stories, and grow with intention.
They talk about how the idea of success changes over time. For Elle, it’s no longer about chasing external milestones at the expense of everything else. Real success, she explains, has to include inner fulfillment, energy, and alignment across all areas of life. When those pieces are out of sync, something always feels off.
Elle also opens up about the new direction she’s taking with her work, bringing in more mind-body practices inspired by her own transformation through movement. It’s about reconnecting with yourself, restoring vitality, and finding your spark again - especially if you’re feeling burned out or stuck.
When Mary Ann asks what one small shift could help someone move forward, Elle keeps it simple. Pause. Get quiet. Ask better questions. As she says, “I think it’s important to take time to pause, actually, and just go back to your voice.” Making space to check in with yourself can be more powerful than any big plan.
Resources
Elle Ballard on the Web | LinkedIn | Women of the World Network
Mary Ann Faremouth on the Web | X (Twitter)
1 Jan 2026
The Power of Mentorship with Monnica Rose
As the new year begins, many of us start thinking about fresh starts. This episode of Career Can Do leans into what renewal actually looks like. Mary Ann is joined by Monnica Rose, Board President of Women of Visionary Influence, for a warm, thoughtful conversation about purpose, connection, and growing with intention rather than pressure.
Monnica talks about how a true fresh start is not about becoming a brand-new version of yourself. It is about giving yourself space to grow, building confidence, and being deliberate about your personal development. She shares how WOVI supports that process by creating a place where women can pause, reflect, and learn from one another through mentoring, which she describes as the heartbeat of the organization.
A big theme throughout the episode is connection. Monnica explains that renewed purpose is almost always rooted in relationships and community, reminding us that “no one does life alone.” Whether it is learning from someone who has already walked the path or being brave enough to ask for support, those connections help purpose take root and keep it moving forward.
They also dive into career growth and what it really takes to stand out. Monnica encourages women to stop chasing perfection and instead focus on being visible, speaking up, and showing up as their authentic selves. Distinction, she says, comes from service and honesty, not from getting everything exactly right.
Resources
Monnica Rose on the Women of Visionary Influence (WOVI) | LinkedIn
Mary Ann Faremouth on the Web | X (Twitter)
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