Around the Ladder

Erika Steinberg

English Business Careers

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Episodes 33

Avg. Duration 38m

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Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (5)

Since Apr 2025

Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Schedule

Every 2 Weeks

Format

Episodic

Consistency

92%

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About This Podcast

Welcome to Around the Ladder – the podcast where we explore the twists, turns, and unexpected detours of career journeys. Many of us are familiar with the phrase ”climbing the corporate ladder,” but what happens when your path doesn’t follow a straight line? I became fascinated by the idea of going around the ladder – carving out a different kind of career path. My own journey took this route. After 25 years as an employee, I stepped away for a year and emerged as a consultant and business owner. And along the way, I realized I’m not alone. There are so many people out there whose careers have taken unconventional, surprising, and inspiring directions. In this podcast, you’ll hear conversations with people who have traveled paths of all shapes and sizes. Sometimes you backtrack or move sideways; other times, you need someone to lift you up or simply sit with you right where you are. No matter where you are on your journey, you’re not alone. So, whether you’re rethinking your next step or just curious about the many ways a career can unfold, you’re in the right place. This is Around the Ladder – let’s explore the journey together.

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Recent Episodes

S2E7 Around The Ladder: Letting Go Without Losing Control with Ariana Tenine

Apr 02, 2026 30m

In this episode of Around the Ladder host Erika Steinberg sits down with fractional COO and operations strategist Ariana Tenine to talk about what happens when your business is “working” yet you feel…

S2E6 Around The Ladder: Leaving “Safe” Work to Tell Bigger Stories with Steven Heumann

Mar 19, 2026 41m

In this episode of Around the Ladder, host Erika Steinberg sits down with storyteller and founder of Super Heumann Creative Steven Heumann to unpack what happens when “safe” stops feeling right and…

S2E5 Around the Ladder: From Winning on Paper to a Life That Fits With Jennifer Gillman

Mar 05, 2026 37m

In this episode of Around the Ladder, host Erika Steinberg sits down with legal recruiter and author Jennifer Gillman to talk about what it really takes for lawyers to move from “surviving” to truly…

S2E4 Around The Ladder: Owning Your Story With Janet Falk

Feb 19, 2026 46m

In this Episode media strategist and former academic turned Wall Street analyst, nonprofit leader and legal PR pro, Janet Falk has built a career by refusing to climb a single ladder in a straight…

S2E3 Around The Ladder: Covering Leave Without Burning Out Your Team With Beth Wanner

Feb 05, 2026 39m

In this episode of Around the Ladder, host Erika Steinberg talks with Beth Wanner, an accomplished marketing leader turned accidental entrepreneur who founded Mother Cover, the first-of-its-kind…

S2E2 Around The Ladder: Separating Founder Identity from the Business With Charlie Birch

Jan 22, 2026 54m

In this episode of Around the Ladder, host Erika Steinberg talks with Charlie Birch, founder of Humanized Collective and creator of Brand IDQ, about what it really means to grow a founder-led…

S2E1 Around the Ladder: When the Unconventional Path Wins With Raychel Lean

Jan 08, 2026 38m

In this episode, Raychel explains how growing up in a small coastal village, feeling out of place, and craving something bigger led her to apply to Barry University in Miami almost on a whim, and how…

S1E26 Around The Ladder: Building a 30‑Year Creative Career With Bradley Girard

Dec 18, 2025 41m

In this episode, Erika talks with Bradley Girard of BGS Connect, a multidisciplinary creative with 30+ years of experience in design, photography, video, podcasting, and marketing who has built a…

S1E25 Around the Ladder: Building a Happy, Sustainable Legal Career with Jennifer Gillman

Dec 04, 2025 42m

In this episode of Around the Ladder, host Erika Steinberg sits down with Jennifer Gillman, former lawyer turned legal recruiter and the founder of Gillman Strategic Group. Jennifer helps rainmaking…

S1E24 Around the Ladder: Finding Your Voice With Sarah Pew

Nov 20, 2025 38m

In this episode of Around the Ladder, host Erika Steinberg welcomes Sarah Pew, founder of Sarah Pew Consulting, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, authenticity, and operational clarity. Sarah…

S1E23 Around the Ladder: Vision, Values, and Doing Business Your Way with Laura Green

Nov 06, 2025 37m

In this new episode of Around the Ladder, host Erika Steinberg welcomes Laura Green, a growth strategist and founder of Impact Vector, who helps entrepreneurs and creative leaders build, grow, and…

S1E22 Around the Ladder: “Marketing Malpractice” in the Age of AI with Rose Moran

Oct 23, 2025 32m

In this episode of Around the Ladder, host Erika Steinberg sits down with Rose Moran, Chief Revenue Officer at ICVM Hawk, to talk about her unconventional path from entrepreneurship to legal…

S1E21 Around The Ladder: Why Your Personality Is Your Brand With Danielle Hughes

Oct 09, 2025 39m

In this latest episode of Around the Ladder, host Erika Steinberg chats with Danielle Hughes, Chief Personality Officer of More Than Words Marketing. Danielle’s journey from art school to soap…

S1E20 Around The Ladder: From Big Law to Big Impact With Elise Holtzman

Sep 25, 2025 40m

In this episode of Around the Ladder, host Erika Steinberg welcomes Elise Holtzman, former practicing attorney turned executive coach, consultant, and founder of The Lawyer’s Edge. Elise shares her…

S1E19 Around The Ladder: The Lifecycle Method With Sean Gelchion

Sep 11, 2025 39m

In this episode of Around the Ladder, host Erika Steinberg sits down with Sean Gelchion, Senior Manager of Talent, Operations, and Innovation at the law firm Beveridge & Diamond. Sean’s career…

S1E18 Around The Ladder : Quiet Growth & Clear Instruction With Elisa Cruickshank

Aug 28, 2025 48m

In this inspiring episode of Around the Ladder, host Erika Steinberg sits down with Elisa Cruickshank, an instructional designer and founder of EC Designs for Learning, to explore a career path that…

S1E17 Around the Ladder: Journey to MVP Strategy with Stacy Thal

Aug 14, 2025 39m

In this episode of Around the Ladder, Erika sits down with seasoned brand strategist Stacy Thal, whose career journey has been anything but linear. From a dramatic “I quit” note in a San Francisco…

S1E16 Around The Ladder: Burning Boats and Building Brands With Jessica Campos

Jul 31, 2025 42m

In this inspiring episode of Around the Ladder, host Erika Steinberg chats with entrepreneur and wellness marketing expert Jessica Campos, whose unconventional career journey proves that success…

S1E15 Around The Ladder: Not Everyone's Cup of Tea With Meg Pritchard

Jul 24, 2025 54m

In this episode of Around the Ladder, host Erika Steinberg sits down with Meg Pritchard, founder of Create Communications, to explore what it truly means to build a career “around the ladder” rather…

S1E14 Around The Ladder Beyond The Law With Murray Coffey

Jul 17, 2025 43m

In this episode of Around the Ladder, host Erika Steinberg sits down with Murray Coffey—a legal industry veteran, storyteller, and strategic advisor—to explore the winding, unconventional paths that…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Around the Ladder have?

Around the Ladder has published 33 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Business, Careers.

Is Around the Ladder still active?

Around the Ladder is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 38m.