Urban Girl Corporate World

Unpacking strategies for winning at work, Nicole takes listeners on a journey through career lows and highs with guest appearances from friends, mentors and business partners. Follow @IssaUrbanGirl (Twitter) and @UrbanGirlCorporateWorld (Instagram) for more.

Urban Girl Corporate World is a business podcast hosted by Nicole, with 63 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Nicole hosts Urban Girl Corporate World, a business show with 63 episodes published.

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  How to Change Careers Without Starting Over

  Apr 15, 202621 min

  How do you transition into a new career or role without starting from the bottom? In this episode of Urban Girl Corporate World , recorded live from RSA 2026 in San Francisco, Nicole breaks down what it actually takes to make a successful career transition without resetting your progress. Drawing from her 22-year career across Wall Street, global operations, and cybersecurity, she shares practical insights on how to move from where you are to where you want to be with intention. In this episode, Nicole covers: Why the “linear career path” is a myth How to position yourself beyond just doing great work Translating your experience into a new industry Identifying your unique value and competitive edge Why visibility and relationships matter more than you think If you’re looking to pivot into a new domain or step into leadership, this episode gives you a clear framework to navigate the transition with confidence. 📩 Have a career question? Email Nicole at UrbanGirlCorporateWorld@gmail.com 🔗 Learn more: https://www.nicoledove.com/ ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Leave a 5-star review, and don’t forget to subscribe

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  Episode #4

  Land a Promotion

  Mar 24, 202614 minS8

  <p>How do you actually get promoted—not just work hard and hope for it?</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode of Urban Girl Corporate World, Nicole celebrates six years of the podcast and kicks off Season 8 by answering one of the most common career questions she gets: how to land a promotion.</p><p><br /></p><p>She breaks down why strong performance alone isn’t enough—and what actually moves the needle when it comes to career growth.</p><p><br /></p><p>Nicole shares:</p><p><br /></p><p>What it really took for her to get...

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  Power Up Your Presentations

  Jan 20, 202614 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Urban Girl Corporate World, Nicole checks in live from Black Hat MEA in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, recording from the expo floor while attending and speaking at one of the world’s leading cybersecurity conferences.</p><p>Nicole focuses on one of the most common questions she receives across conferences and client engagements: how to put together a great talk. Drawing from her experience speaking globally, she shares practical guidance on identifying the purpose of your presentation, knowing your audience, structuring your message clearly, and using storytelling to keep people engaged.</p><p>She also covers sl...

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  Find the Right Mentor

  Jan 13, 202615 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Urban Girl Corporate World, Nicole checks in from Bucharest, Romania, where she reflects on a full-circle career moment and celebrates her first international speaking engagement at the GoTech World Conference.</p><p>Nicole shares why this trip was especially meaningful, from reconnecting with former colleagues to recognizing the power of long-term professional relationships and strong leadership.</p><p>She then dives into one of the most frequently asked questions she receives: mentorship. Nicole breaks down why clarity is key before seeking a mentor, how to identify the right people to learn from, and the importance...

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  Hai from Shanghai

  Oct 28, 202511 minS8

  <p>Welcome to Season 8 of Urban Girl Corporate World!</p><p>In this season opener, Nicole checks in from Shanghai, China as she celebrates Cybersecurity Awareness Month and reflects on what it means to lead global teams. She shares insights on building relationships across cultures, growing her business, and writing her first book, Learning Cybersecurity Fundamentals, a guide designed to help others navigate the cybersecurity industry with confidence.</p><p><br></p><p>Nicole also gives us a look ahead at what’s to come this season, including short, powerful solo episodes answering your most frequently asked career questions.</p><p>...

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