Episode 11 - The Luck Myth: How Women Actually Get Promoted

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day. In this episode of No Filter, No Apologies, Katy and Rebecca dismantle the “she got lucky” narrative that follows women at work, especially when a woman gets promoted, lands a high-visibility project, or suddenly becomes “the favorite.”

Here’s the truth: luck is usually proximity + courage + preparation.

We break down how career “luck” is actually built, including:

• Why doing great work quietly often keeps women invisible
• How proximity works (and how to create it without selling your soul)
• Networking that leads to real opportunities, not just more meetings
• How to make your work visible to decision-makers and sponsors
• The difference between healthy modeling vs toxic comparison
• How perfectionism and fear can look like “bad luck” but are actually self-sabotage
• A simple rhythm to build momentum: monthly, quarterly, annually

If you have ever heard “she was just in the right place at the right time,” this episode is your reset.

🎙️ No Filter, No Apologies is the podcast for ambitious women who want honest conversations about work, leadership, and ambition without the corporate polish.