#135 Unleashing Your Voice: Rising in Sales with Cherilynn Castleman

What does it take to succeed in male-dominated fields? Cherilynn Castleman knows firsthand, having navigated 30+ years in sales leadership at Fortune 500 companies as a woman of color. Her journey from selling Girl Scout cookies to coaching C-suite executives at Amazon and Walmart reveals powerful insights about career advancement, personal branding, and overcoming barriers. Cherilynn's revelation that "sales is a gateway skill" transforms how we think about this crucial capability. "Everybody sells," she explains. "If you're interviewing for a job, you're selling yourself. If you have an idea in marketing, you're selling your idea." This reframing makes sales...