Bonnie Hammer spent decades running the most high-pressure, male-dominated rooms in entertainment as the former Vice Chair of NBCUniversal — launching hits like Suits, Mr. Robot, and The Sinner along the way. Now, she’s telling the truth about the “empowering” career advice that’s actually holding women back.

In this conversation, we dive into her new book 15 Lies Women Are Told at Work…and the Truth We Need to Succeed, breaking down why “just work hard,” “your work speaks for itself,” and “know your worth” can keep women small, silent, and stuck. Bonnie shares how to lead without hardening, the underestimated traits that make women incredible leaders, and what success looks like when you finally choose yourself.

It’s an honest, career-meets-self-worth conversation about ambition, boundaries, and redefining power on your own terms.


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Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com

Bonnie Hammer spent decades running the most high-pressure, male-dominated rooms in entertainment as the former Vice Chair of NBCUniversal &mdash; launching hits like&nbsp;Suits,&nbsp;Mr. Robot, and&nbsp;The Sinner&nbsp;along the way. Now, she&rsquo;s telling the truth about the &ldquo;empowering&rdquo; career advice that&rsquo;s actually holding women back.
In this conversation, we dive into her new book&nbsp;15 Lies Women Are Told at Work&hellip;and the Truth We Need to Succeed, breaking down why &ldquo;just work hard,&rdquo; &ldquo;your work speaks for itself,&rdquo; and &ldquo;know your worth&rdquo; can keep women small, silent, and stuck. Bonnie shares how to lead without hardening, the underestimated traits that make women incredible leaders, and what success looks like when you finally choose yourself.
It&rsquo;s an honest, career-meets-self-worth conversation about ambition, boundaries, and redefining power on your own terms.
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Kelly Henderson // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/">@velvetsedge</a> // velvetsedge.com

The Velvet's Edge Podcast is an invitation to explore the beautiful, messy truth that real growth is an inside job. Hosted by Kelly Henderson—a celebrity stylist and men's groomer who has learned firsthand that "looking good" on the outside only gets you so far—this podcast is a space for the conversations you don't always hear out loud.

Life has a way of knocking us flat, and Kelly believes there is purpose in that pain. She uses her own journey of plot twists to show that true beauty is found by going inward. On some days, you'll hear deep dives with therapists, healers, and other people who have turned their pain into something beautiful. On other days, Kelly and Chip Dorsch laugh their way through the weird, messy "WTF is this life?" moments, because growth is easier when you and your bestie can laugh through it together.

This podcast is for you if you've ever felt empty despite doing everything you were "supposed to" do. It's for you if you're stuck in a toxic relationship cycle and don't know how to get out. It's for you if you're in the middle of a total life plot twist and have no idea where to start. You aren't broken beyond repair. You are simply a human on a soul's journey, and even though we each have our own path, it's a lot easier when we have a little help from our friends.

The Velvet's Edge Podcast&nbsp;is an invitation to explore the beautiful, messy truth that real growth is an inside job. Hosted by&nbsp;Kelly Henderson&mdash;a celebrity stylist and men's groomer who has learned firsthand that "looking good" on the outside only gets you so far&mdash;this podcast is a space for the conversations you don't always hear out loud.
Life has a way of knocking us flat, and Kelly believes there is purpose in that pain. She uses her own journey of plot twists to show that true beauty is found by going inward. On some days, you'll hear deep dives with therapists, healers, and other people who have turned their pain into something beautiful. On other days, Kelly and Chip Dorsch&nbsp;laugh their way through the weird, messy "WTF is this life?" moments, because growth is easier when you and your bestie can laugh through it together.
This podcast is for you if you've ever felt empty despite doing everything you were "supposed to" do. It's for you if you're stuck in a toxic relationship cycle and don't know how to get out. It's for you if you're in the middle of a total life plot twist and have no idea where to start. You aren't broken beyond repair. You are simply a human on a soul's journey, and even though we each have our own path, it's a lot easier when we have a little help from our friends.

Velvet's Edge with Kelly Henderson

The Truth About Women, Work & Power – with Bonnie Hammer (The Velvet)

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