this CEO’s advice completely changed how i see my success, career, and confidence

Hey yall, welcome back!! In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Amy Vaughan, CEO of Together Digital, a powerful community of women in marketing, tech, and leadership who believe in real connection over surface-level networking. Amy has built her career through bold pivots, resilience, and community, and in this conversation she breaks down what it actually takes to rebuild confidence, navigate career changes, and stop feeling behind in life.We talk about everything from imposter syndrome and leadership, to why networking is the missing link for so many women, to how to trust yourself when you’re in the middle of a big identity shift. Amy shares her journey from working in advertising and creative leadership to becoming the CEO of a women-led digital collective, and how motherhood, burnout, and career pressure reshaped how she defines success.If you’re feeling stuck, unsure about your career, or craving deeper friendships and support, this episode will give you a whole new perspective. Amy is truly the kind of big-sister CEO who tells you the truth, gives you the tools, and reminds you that you’re not behind.This episode covers:career pivots, building confidence, imposter syndrome, networking for women, community, leadership, taking up space, and creating a life and career that actually feels aligned.Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes on confidence, wellness, personal growth, and becoming your best self in 2026 💫Connect with Amy!!https://www.linkedin.com/in/amypvaughan/ https://www.instagram.com/_amypvaughan/?hl=enhttps://www.togetherindigital.com/Get $1000 off the health coach certification program I did with promo code STELLACOACHING https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=1281553&m=96296&u=1030263I edit using Riverside! https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=stella-holtFollow me!!instagram http://instagram.com/stellaraepodcastlisten to and/or support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/stella-raetiktok: http://tiktok.com/@stellaraeherselftwitter: http://twitter.com/stellaraegoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/10449999-stella-raemy fav books/products/health: https://www.amazon.com/shop/stellaraemy current filming set up:camera: https://amzn.to/4cEQiLOmicrophone: https://amzn.to/3Z2A5gctripod: https://amzn.to/3AEmxgKring light: https://amzn.to/3XxZrShbox lights: https://amzn.to/4e1Q1Ubportable light for phone: https://amzn.to/3XxZspjlisten on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DMbeh7EqiqgROIjvW0sI9listen on apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stella-rae-podcast/id125561818200:00 – new year mindset + feeling behind vs starting fresh01:32 – amy’s journey from pre-med to creative + marketing03:38 – how a small opportunity changed her entire career path05:43 – moving to england and taking career risks07:08 – climbing the ladder and realizing success didn’t equal happiness08:25 – motherhood, being underestimated, and finding together digital10:15 – becoming ceo and leading a women-led community12:52 – how community and networking change everything15:10 – building confidence through action and being “delusional”17:04 – why connections matter more than resumes18:53 – how to build community in a new city or season of life22:32 – networking without feeling awkward or desperate24:56 – breaking big goals into small steps25:46 – trusting your intuition and making aligned decisions29:10 – confidence vs knowing yourself31:07 – how failure builds real self-belief34:26 – risk-taking, leadership, and imposter syndrome37:04 – mentors, asking for advice, and trusting yourself41:39 – how to use mentorship without losing your own voice43:12 – what amy would tell her younger self44:30 – why everything is happening for you46:20 – building a powerful, diverse support system47:00 – where to find amy + together digital#StellaRaePodcast