Ray Ramos shares his journey from working a dead-end job to an upwardly mobile career at a tech support company Ray opens up about his struggles with Imposter Syndrome to his Merit America coach, Bridget Johnson, revealing how he overcame self-doubt and feelings of unworthiness. He discusses the importance of recognizing inevitable negative self-talk, of seeking support from mentors and peers, and focusing on personal growth. This heartfelt conversation offers valuable insights for anyone grappling with similar challenges. 



Learn more about Merit America here.



CREDITS:

Host: Bridget Johnson

Guest: Ray Ramos

Creative Directors: Brittany Davis-Green, Anne Keenan

Created by Merit America



This is a Maed in India production

Head of Production: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome

Producer: Ruchi Sawardekar

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Editorial Assistance: Aishwarya Patil

Sound Editor & Mix Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni, Lakshman Parsuram

Visual Design: Alika Gupta



Donate to Merit America here.

Ray Ramos shares his journey from working a dead-end job to an upwardly mobile career at a tech support company Ray opens up about his struggles with Imposter Syndrome to his Merit America coach, Bridget Johnson, revealing how he overcame self-doubt and feelings of unworthiness. He discusses the importance of recognizing inevitable negative self-talk, of seeking support from mentors and peers, and focusing on personal growth. This heartfelt conversation offers valuable insights for anyone grappling with similar challenges. 
 
Learn more about Merit America <a href="https://meritamerica.org/promoted-podcast/">here</a>.
 
CREDITS:
Host: Bridget Johnson
Guest: Ray Ramos
Creative Directors: Brittany Davis-Green, Anne Keenan
Created by Merit America
 
This is a <a href="https://www.maedinindia.in/">Maed in India</a> production
Head of Production: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maemariyam/?hl=en">Mae Mariyam Thomas</a>
Project Manager: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/sfanthome">Shaun Fanthome</a>
Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ruchi_saw/">Ruchi Sawardekar</a>
Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant
Editorial Assistance: Aishwarya Patil
Sound Editor &amp; Mix Engineer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kartik.kulkarni/?hl=en">Kartik Kulkarni</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/february_31st/">Lakshman Parsuram</a>
Visual Design: Alika Gupta
 
Donate to Merit America <a href="https://funraise.org/give/Merit-America/74abb8ce-20c6-4855-9499-b8455ca78730/">here</a>.

Promoted is a podcast about how to leave low-wage work for good, produced by Merit America, a national workforce development nonprofit that creates fast, flexible pathways to family-sustaining  careers for Americans stuck in low-wage jobs. In this season, Merit America’s career coaches chat with their former learners about their new roles—and how they used AI as a tool to build skills, navigate career transitions, prepare for job interviews, and move toward careers they love. Along the way, you’ll learn how you can leave low-wage work for good, too.

Promoted is a podcast about how to leave low-wage work for good, produced by Merit America, a national workforce development nonprofit that creates fast, flexible pathways to family-sustaining &nbsp;careers for Americans stuck in low-wage jobs. In this season, Merit America&rsquo;s career coaches chat with their former learners about their new roles&mdash;and how they used AI as a tool to build skills, navigate career transitions, prepare for job interviews, and move toward careers they love. Along the way, you&rsquo;ll learn how you can leave low-wage work for good, too.