The Silent Struggles of Successful Women: Rosie Zilinskas (Episode 186)

The Silent Struggles of Successful Women: Rosie Zilinskas (Episode 186)

Author: Marcylle Combs September 10, 2025 Duration: 39:01

 Rosie Zilinskas shares her inspiring journey from a challenging divorce to becoming a successful leader and advocate for women in their careers. She discusses the emotional abuse she faced, the importance of self-advocacy, and how mentorship can empower women to advance in their careers. Rosie emphasizes the need for women to build confidence and seek help, while also sharing her mission through her organization, 'No Woman Left Behind.'

Rosie Zilinskas is a first-generation Mexican-American andthe passionate force behind the No Woman Left Behind movement and an executive vice president in the insurance industry.   An international leadership coach and corporate trainer, international bilingual speaker, author, podcast host and career progression expert Rosie Zilinskas hasspoken on stages all over the U.S. and Latin America and has lent her career expertise to numerous podcasts and media outlets.

Prior to launching No Woman Left Behind, Rosie graduatedfrom the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in actuarial science and spent three decades climbing the corporate ladder. A mother of two young adults, she is afirst-generation Mexican-American who’s obsessed with personal development and listening to podcasts and audiobooks. She currently lives in Chicago with her husband and beloved mini Goldendoodle, Oakley.

For Corporate Women Ready to Rise she helps mid-level professionals, emerging leaders, and overlooked highperformers to:
✅ Build a custom career roadmap that reflectsyour goals and values
✅ Develop executive presence and leadershipcommunication that commands respect
✅ Learn to self-advocate and negotiate thesalary, title, and impact you deserve
✅ Overcome imposter syndrome, perfectionism, andself-doubt with mindset shifts that stick

Get in Touch with Rosie

RosieZilinskas's Website

https://www.facebook.com/RosieCareerCoaching/

Rosie's book recommendations:

Worthy by Jamie Kern Lima

Exactly What to Say by Phil M. Jones. 
The other book mentioned in this episode was previously mentioned to us by my guest, Julie Zuraw: You Just Don't Understand: Women and Men in Conversation, by Deborah Tannen.


Hosted by Marcylle Combs, 50% with Marcylle Combs is built on the belief that women's voices and leadership are essential to every conversation. This podcast moves beyond surface-level interviews to explore the full spectrum of a leader's life. In each episode, Marcylle sits down with a woman who is actively shaping her field and community, delving into the real texture of her journey. You'll hear about the pivotal moments that defined her path, the obstacles that reshaped her direction, and the hard-won insights gathered along the way. These are not just success stories; they are honest accounts of professional and personal evolution, offering tangible advice for anyone looking to lead. By focusing on this depth, the podcast creates a platform where the diverse and inspiring narratives of women from various backgrounds, industries, and sectors take center stage. Tuning into this podcast means gaining access to a repository of experience, a source of solidarity, and a clearer understanding of what it means to build a meaningful career and life. It’s where ambition meets reflection, and where listening feels like joining a candid, necessary dialogue about progress and purpose.
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