The Mask That Made Me with Cortney Jonas Burnos
The Mask That Made Me with Cortney Jonas Burnos  
Podcast: Stare Down the Bull with Susan Hunt
Published On: Mon May 18 2026
Description: On this episode of Stare Down the Bull, Susan Hunt sits down with Cortney Jonas Burnos for an honest conversation about leadership, AI, motherhood, burnout, and the pressure to appear “fine” in corporate environments. Cortney shares her journey from working in a Disney call center to becoming a VP of AI, while also opening up about foster parenting, career pivots, and the hidden emotional costs of trying to balance ambition with authenticity.  Connect with Susan:  LinkedIn Website  Connect with Cortney LinkedIn Website