About Unsolicited Career Advice

Kimberly Lowe-Williams, Founder of Unsolicited Career Advice

Welcome to Unsolicited Career Advice! Think of this as the career mentor you didn’t ask for but absolutely need. Whether you’re trying to navigate office politics, figure out if leadership is really for you, or just avoid sending “that” email—you’re in the right place.

This isn’t your run-of-the-mill career advice. It’s candid, real, and tailored to help you lead with confidence, tackle workplace challenges head-on, and strategically grow your career—without the fluff.

I’m Kimberly Lowe-Williams, a tech leader with over 13 years of experience in SRE, DevOps, and Incident Management. As a Black woman in leadership, I’ve smashed a few ceilings and navigated plenty of career hurdles, and I’m here to share what I’ve learned with everyone—because career success doesn’t come with an instruction manual, but it should.

So, whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder, exploring a pivot, or just trying to make it through your next team meeting without an eye-roll incident, subscribe. Let’s figure this career thing out together—no filter, no fluff, just the advice you need.

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