#54 | MOTHERHOOD & NOT WORKING IN PAJAMAS
MOTHERHOOD & NOT WORKING IN PAJAMAS | E.54 Career Therapy Podcast with Shanica Roberts
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On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.54), we welcome Shanica Roberts to the show. Shanica is a fellow career coach, a resumé writer, a “mom-preneur,” and the founder of Next Chapter Career Services, LLC.
Her work revolves around helping moms overcome the barriers of returning to work, and we go deep into this topic on the podcast.
Throughout our discussion we go over the difficulties that mothers face when returning to the workforce. We also get into how to set boundaries between family, work, and self-care, how to navigate the dueling emotions of imposter syndrome and mom guilt, and the importance of ‘doing it scared’ when it comes to putting yourself out there in order to grow in your career. Hope you enjoy!
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Shanica Roberts
2:30 her goal of helping moms get back to work
2:50 what do mother’s need to consider in the job search?
4:40 what is the company perception of moms?
5:40 putting “motherhood” on the resumé
10:55 should we go after more education?
16:30 how you should address lack of confidence
18:25 tackling the job search in a unique way
19:50 what’s the right amount of authenticity?
23:53 motherhood becoming an identity in and of itself
27:15 the rise of remote and part-time work
29:50 “emotional blockers” and pressures
33:55 delegating, imposter syndrome, and the split mindset
37:10 it’s okay to fail
38:20 treat yourself as you’d treat others
39:40 normalizing processes to make them less scary
41:10 the “right thing at the right time,” and scheduling
43:35 “ideal vs. the real”
47:00 “yeah, I know that … but” + boundary setting
49:10 not doin’ work in your PJs
52:00 “working from home” vs. “living at work”
52:45 storytelling: motherhood in the context of the job search
56:31 a piece of advice Shanica would give to expecting mothers
Resources & books mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#53 | CAREER FREEDOM & THE FUTURE OF GAMING
CAREER FREEDOM & THE FUTURE OF GAMING | E.53 Career Therapy Podcast with Keisha Howard
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On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.53), we welcome a long-time friend, Keisha Howard, to the show. Keisha is a futurist, award-winning entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and founder of the amazing Sugar Gamers community.
In our conversation we talk about the human side of gaming, the secret power of introverts, aging gracefully throughout our careers, and how she continues to fight for career freedom in the gaming industry.
Her work is absolutely incredible, and the community she’s building is growing stronger every day. If you’re interested in seeing what’s beyond the horizon of the video game industry, and or learning how to build a company and/or community around the thing you love, tune in!
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Keisha Howard
1:25 how did she get into gaming?
3:33 gaming industry from the 2008 recession
6:35 stumbling into the community of casual social gamers
8:42 how Keisha did it with a full-time job
13:05 why build a media company?
17:54 communication, psychology, and gaming
19:02 the struggles in getting our voices heard
24:50 why it’s important to take inventory of your life
25:38 “over-proving”
27:30 maintaining relationships while taking time off
29:25 “aging into your career”
31:40 the difference between fame & community
37:29 privacy, social media, and the Jeff Wittek story
40:00 “social media industry is like tar, so sticky”
46:20 TikTok and authenticity (?)
49:50 the future of the gaming industry
Resources & books mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#52 | PAY CUTS & CAREER TRANSITIONS
PAY CUTS & CAREER TRANSITIONS | E.52 Career Therapy Podcast with Bonjoro CMO Oli Bridge
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On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.52), we welcome Oli Bridge, Chief Marketing Officer at Bonjoro. For anyone unaccustomed, Bonjoro is a marketing-oriented software that lets its users send fast, personalized videos to convert more leads and support their customers.
Martin and Oli’s conversation touches on the unpredictability of careers, the nuts and bolts of getting into side hustles, and how to join or create groups based on the things you enjoy. The discussion is anchored on Oli’s LinkedIn post about the 6 things he learned when transitioning from a career in sales, to one in marketing. Enjoy!
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Oli Bridge
2:02 the beginning of Oli’s journey
2:45 wanting to be a wine critic / working in Chelsea
5:45 transitioning to the marketing world
7:15 transitioning from marketing to sales
9:35 6 tips on how to switch your career around
11:23 having lots of ideas of when you’re in your twenties
13:15 the actual day-to-day of running side hustles
16:06 how do you create momentum from nothing?
19:30 #3 on the list of tips: accept a pay cut
24:35 following people on Twitter to figure out what they use for marketing
27:10 the “rollercoaster” of imposter syndrome
29:25 teaching people
30:20 staying on top of things and learning
31:40 what are you actually joining?
33:45 “where do you see yourself in 5 years?”
35:30 what would he want people in marketing to know?
Resources & books mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#51 | MEANINGFUL NETWORKING & WORK LIFE BALANCE
MEANINGFUL NETWORKING & WORK LIFE BALANCE | Career Therapy Podcast E.51 with Brandon Gidicsin
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On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.51), we welcome business development specialist Brandon Gidicsin to the show.
Although he currently works full-time for eco-conscious junk removal company The Junkluggers, he is also a passionate volunteer with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).
In our conversation, we discuss the difference between good & bad networking, how volunteering can help enhance your career, and what providing value to your network actually looks like.
If you can, donate to Brandon’s charity fundraising team The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at this link.
Enjoy the episode!
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Brandon Gidicsin
1:58 Brandon’s life & career, currently
4:10 transitioning from a career in commercial real estate
5:55 what makes a great salesperson?
9:35 how did Brandon come across the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society?
11:00 work-life balance
12:53 the value of being part of organizations outside of work
15:28 how did Brandon get good at networking?
19:19 engaging with social media content
20:52 how to foster meaningful conversations in networking
23:40 social media networking, continued. (ie. maybe use a CRM)
26:25 short term vs. long term networking
31:59 “what’s new with you?”
33:45 strategies for meaningful networking
Resources & books mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#50 | LIFELONG CAREERS & HYPER-FOCUSED GOALS
LIFELONG CAREERS & HYPER-FOCUSED GOALS | E.50 Career Therapy Podcast with Rajiv Nathan
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On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.50), we welcome a long-time friend, and former business partner, Raj ‘RajNATION’ Nathan to the podcast. Raj is the founder of the Startup Hypeman, and he’s also a rapper, and a yogi. We ran a small business together back in the day called Idea Lemon that set the foundation for both his business and Career Therapy.
In our conversation we talk about how to build a career you don’t need to retire from, the true meaning behind ‘passion,’ and how to form a healthy sense of identity in both our work and our lives.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Raj ‘RajNATION’ Nathan
3:12 being swept up in an internet culture wave
4:50 the “what more can I do?” mindset
10:20 business & entertainment blurring
11:35 the entertainer mindset
13:03 sales decks and the ‘Hamilton’ musical
16:20 athletes streaming on Twitch, dropping NFTs
16:50 “make a name in something to enable doing the other things”
20:38 the true understanding of passion
24:10 “our brain talking to us without words”
30:38 going back to the old ways
35:54 “choose something for your sake”
43:54 the “exploration phase” of careers
45:05 what helps integrate the different pieces of us?
50:05 a career you don’t have to retire from
56:20 respect for stand-up comedians
Resources & books mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#49 | WORK CULTURE & THE FOOD INDUSTRY
WORK CULTURE & THE FOOD INDUSTRY | E.49 Career Therapy Podcast with writer Sabrina Medora
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On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.49), we talk with food writer, editor, and the founder of Un-Plated, Sabrina Medora.
Sabrina is the founder of Un-plated, where she celebrates the little-known stories and unsung heroes of the restaurant industry. In the conversation, we explore how food is inextricably linked to our identities, cultures, and even our mental health, especially as we saw the industry change so dramatically throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sabrina also shares her experiences shifting her business from a marketing firm to going all in on her writing, where she is now bringing her incredible stories to the world.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Sabrina Medora
4:09 networking with food industry pros in DC
5:00 ‘Chef at Home’ pilot series
6:18 how the restaurant industry is evolving
7:02 how food formed her identity
9:24 how culture affects work
14:30 the dark side food media
22:19 understanding the marketing side of food culture
23:32 the benefits of social media
27:50 about hypothetical chef who might be transsexual
29:40 associating our reactions of food with empathy
30:55 how has the pandemic affected the hospitality industry?
33:37 delivery apps taking profits from restaurants
36:40 pandemic unemployment for restaurant workers
37:45 Sabrina’s digital marketing business
39:15 why there aren’t any reviews during the pandemic
40:35 what are things she’s looking forward to?
44:06 note to everyone: take care of yourself!
Resources & books mentioned in this episode:
‘The Chefs Who Brought You Honey Butter Fried Chicken Are Doing Things Their Way.’
Saving Restaurants: Barstool Sports founder raises millions to help save small businesses
For anyone truly interested in learning about the hospitality industry, and the way restaurants actually operate, pick up a copy of this iconic book:
And if you have any inclination to help those in the restaurant or hospitality industries who are struggling during the pandemic, here’s a great place to get involved:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#48 | FINDING BELONGING & MAKING AN IMPACT
FINDING BELONGING & MAKING AN IMPACT | E.48 Career Therapy Podcast with Tina Tran
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On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.48), we talk with Director of Business Development at Microsoft, Tina Tran.
In the conversation, we talk about building confidence in the job search, the power of effective networking, and evolving throughout your career. Later, Tina shares a fascinating story about how she met former presidents Clinton and Bush, and how she ended up being featured in George W. Bush’s new book, ‘Out of Many, One: Portraits of America's Immigrants.’
Her journey is an amazing one, and there’s so much we can learn from her optimistic, driven approach to building a career.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Tina Tran
1:58 going into management consulting at UCLA
3:43 what management consultants look for when they hire
4:20 Summer jobs / moving from LA to NYC
6:24 not having the “right” background
7:20 having “control” in the job search (grades)
9:10 what do job postings really mean?
11:15 what do you have, that separates you?
15:15 everything all together, in conjunction.
17:15 impact
19:45 startup life
28:35 “make other people feel like they belong”
32:09 people reaching out to Tina
37:35 sincerity in the job search
38:05 thoughtfulness
40:05 “earn the right to pitch”
42:02 example of a powerful intro email
47:00 meeting George W. Bush
51:49 advice for anyone looking to find belonging
Resources & books mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#47: What Does Success Look Like? with Brand Designer Haylee Jordan
Career Therapy Podcast e.47 - The Scary Side of Our Image of Success, with Brand Designer, Brand Strategist, and Entrepreneur Haylee Jordan
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On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.47), we talk with brand designer, strategist, and entrepreneur Haylee Jordan.
In addition to her work in strategic brand marketing and design, Haylee is the founder of The Committee, “a countercultural community focused on body neutrality, a love for small boobs, and spreading awareness about implant illnesses.”
During the episode, we talk about our images of success, how social media steers us wrong, 3 therapy techniques that can help move us to a better place, and how to find that middle ground between toxic positivity and the media messages that may be saying “you’re not enough.”
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Haylee Jordan
2:15 $11,000 breast implant carcinogens
3:55 breast implant illness
6:45 reframing this experience in a positive light
12:00 Aaron James Draplin as an influence
12:45 in the pursuit of professionalism, we often forget our humanity
13:45 quitting a corporate job at CBS
15:13 it’s hard to show up as yourself
16:14 the core of body image issues
17:05 3 forms of therapy you can do
22:50 “coming from the marketing world”
24:30 body neutrality
31:07 enneagrams
32:55 NOT an influencer
33:54 the Kardashian “beauty standard”
38:23 what we waste our time on
Resources & books mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#46: Sexuality in the Workplace, with Asya Brodsky
Career Therapy Podcast e.46 - Exploring Intimacy and Boundaries at Work, with Clinical Social Worker Asya Brodsky
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On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#46), we talk with psychotherapist Asya Brodsky.
Asya is a Clinical Social Worker, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and Certified Sex Therapist. She has her own therapy practice focused on sexuality and sexual relationships, and loves helping people recognize the connection between sexuality, ourselves and our sense of wholeness.
During the episode, we talk about intimacy and boundaries at work, what individuals can do to bring their professionally authentic selves to office, and how company policies can exacerbate, or abate tensions in the workplace.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Asya Brodsky
6:30 what are we looking for at work?
7:20 Tom Hanks talking about Hollywood workplaces
8:10 companies that handle it well
9:14 objectionable behavior as part of the culture
9:25 Salma Hayek in ‘Frida’
10:10 marketing & advertising tropes
13:00 Bhad Bhabie and OnlyFans
15:15 “we learn through experience”
23:15 company response: shut it all down
27:30 the challenges of “professional authenticity”
29:50 “it takes two to tango” / victim blaming
34:35 people start to talk / employee satisfaction
35:30 relationships at work
37:59 workplace harassment training
38:45 orientation around collegiality and fellowship
41:45 are things moving in a good direction?
43:15 networking to find the right workplace culture
45:00 “intimacy is what makes us happy”
Resources & books mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#45: Authenticity and Networking in the Job Search, with Career Coach Bradford Smith
Career Therapy Podcast e.45 - Authenticity and Networking in the Job Search, with Career Coach Bradford Smith
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On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#45), we talk with career coach Bradford Smith.
Bradford “provides carefully crafted blueprints to aspiring web developers, data scientists, and UX designers who are looking to make the jump into the tech industry.” His focus is on “helping people find fulfilling roles that match their career goals, and empowering them to navigate their future career path.”
During this conversation, we chat about authenticity in the job search, the unique dynamic between job seekers and companies, and what’s actually going on behind the scenes from a recruiter perspective.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Bradford Smith
2:15 negotiating a job title
3:10 mirroring the authenticity that companies give us
4:10 why you should negotiate over Zoom or a call
6:15 burying the negotiation
13:20 the personality behind the candidate
14:45 why you should get your black belt
16:30 what to do if you’re shy
19:00 how to develop networking skills by talking about movies
20:55 over sharing
22:30 politics and the job search
24:40 “I want this job for a paycheck.”
28:02 the pitfalls of “authenticity”
30:00 reframing our stories
31:55 what we’re feeling isn’t the only truth
32:20 why you should have a journal
36:00 where does the “job search poker face” go right?
37:20 representing ourselves right
39:00 “agile” and “scrum” project management methodologies
40:30 “I COULD do it.”
42:25 gray areas on resumés
46:20 red flags you should avoid
49:10 resumé tips
50:00 what authenticity really means
50:50 how you can stand out
Resources & pages mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#44: Shit Adults Never Taught Us, with TV Commercial Producer and Author Natasha Sattler
Career Therapy Podcast e.44 - Shit Adults Never Taught Us, with TV Commercial Producer and Author Natasha Sattler
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On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#44), we talk with television producer and author Natasha Sattler. Natasha is the author of ‘Shit Adults Never Taught Us,’ a “mini-memoir that uses personal experiences (including some epic failures) to guide you through the most perplexing moments in life.”
‘Shit Adults Never Taught Us’ covers a lot of topics, including career strategies, mental health, emotional quandaries, and navigating all of the WTF moments of adulthood. Our conversation on the podcast gets into Natasha’s inspiration for the book, and how we can use the lessons within to accept the realities of adulthood and thrive in our careers and in our lives.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Natasha Sattler
1:15 the upside of Zoom happy hours
2:00 the boiler moment: “we don’t know.”
3:55 there are millions of blogs
6:20 4 sections of the book
10:20 the “I’m important” mentality
11:45 entitlement and promises
12:30 searching for other job titles
22:15 the realities of adulthood
27:45 Natasha’s Super Bowl commercials
29:15 putting companies on pedestals
32:35 consider these 5 things in your job search
42:02 why you shouldn’t fear change
43:20 holding guilt & regret
45:00 Martin on growing up with religion
50:40 gaining weight after therapy
51:13 why self help is like going to the gym
Resources & pages mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#43: Staying Sane During the Job Search, with Career Coach and PM Potential Founder Rudd Hopkins
Career Therapy Podcast e.43 - Staying Sane During the Job Search, with Career Coach, Author, and PM Potential Founder Rudd Hopkins
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On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#43), we talk with career coach and author Rudd Hopkins. Rudd is the founder of coaching service PM Potential, which “enables others, through curriculum design, content creation and personal coaching, to break into the professional field of product management.”
During the episode, Rudd explains some of the ways he’s helped his clients throughout their job searches. He also offers tips on how to break into the field of product management, and how to leverage LinkedIn to network effectively.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Rudyard Hopkins
5:40 product management relationship
6:15 frameworks for a “product market fit”
9:50 “failing forward”
10:40 why you shouldn’t think of things as dead ends
12:35 saying ‘no’ to things
13:37 what are the distractions?
16:00 actionable metrics
17:15 testing out hypothesis
17:29 reactive vs. proactive job search
21:55 understanding the value of small things
23:20 Rudyard Kipling quote
26:50 merging hobbies with career
30:10 LinkedIn as a “career propellant”
32:15 talk to people you already know
33:50 [get] “leads or die”
34:50 enable the potential of others
35:20 why you have to network
36:00 we can’t be in silos
43:35 how to accept the reality of the job search
47:50 our train of thought is broken, not the process
49:10 accepting life as it is
Resources & pages mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#42 - Breaking Into Tech without Breaking the Bank with Eleni Nicolaides
Career Therapy Podcast e.42 - Breaking Into the Tech Industry Without Breaking the Bank, with Software Engineer Eleni Nicolaides
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On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#42), we talk with UK-based Eleni Nicolaides, an aspiring junior software developer, language learner, travel enthusiast, and keen cook.
During the episode, Eleni explains the process she’s using to break into the tech industry, and how she utilized university courses as a jumping off point to build her coding skill set. We also discuss the importance of community building with social networks and resources like Discord, LinkedIn, and more.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Eleni Nicolaides
2:30 university course, learning coding language Python
3:25 3 week course / “you’ll never be ready”
4:30 talking to the CEO about more courses
6:05 education as a way to procrastinate during the job search
7:15 immersing yourself in the work
7:45 going onto LinkedIn
9:45 find something that works for you
10:20 don’t go blindly in
11:00 learning the skills outside the skills
12:05 break it down or else it’ll become overwhelming
13:15 online events – building community
14:45 having an interest
16:40 finding your tribe on Discord
17:00 “coding can be so isolating”
17:40 finding a support network
18:00 introducing Discord
18:55 “nerding out”
19:30 talking about sports on a networking call
21:40 sense of community is important
22:00 no money stress in discord groups
23:15 navigate the courses financially
28:30 imposter syndrome
28:55 everyone has their own path
30:05 not every day is good but there’s good in every day
32:00 journaling
34:20 allow yourself to move slower
Resources & pages mentioned in this episode:
As always, thanks for listening!
#41 - Breaking Free From Hustle Culture with Erica Fochtman
Career Therapy Podcast e.41 - Creating An Online Retail Business During the Pandemic, with Erica Fochtman
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On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#41), we talk with Erica Fochtman, an apparel buyer turned small business owner. During the episode, Erica runs us through the many phases of creating her online business, Winsome, which sells clothing, jewelry, and accessories.
We discuss the branding side of building a business, the challenges in opening a digital store, and how social media marketing is changing the small-business ecosystem.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Erica Fochtman
1:35 Erica’s business journey
2:40 tax certificate, EIN, and all sorts of cool small business stuff
3:30 the branding side of starting a business
5:20 what were some of the brands that inspired Erica?
8:30 fears that crop up when building this business
9:15 you think you need so much money, and partners, and accounting skills
10:00 opening a digital shop
13:30 “we don’t want to go back to the way things were”
14:00 she’d never taken it into her own hands before
17:40 having that mental spark of excitement in owning your business
20:45 Instagram influencers
22:00 on Elon Musk also being an influencer
31:45 how to win at the Instagram algorithm
32:15 should you use hashtags?
34:00 are we too old or young for Facebook?
39:45 the worst/best advice in the self help world
40:10 “good advice is complex, and it’s personal”
Resources & pages mentioned in this episode:
Winsome Shop Website (Use code: CAREERTHERAPY15 for 15% off your next purchase!)
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#40 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Mo Goltz
Career Therapy Podcast e.40 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, with UX Researcher, Strategist, and Designer Mo Goltz
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On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#40), we welcome Mo Goltz to talk about his journey overcoming imposter syndrome.
Mo is a UX Researcher, Design Strategist, and UX Designer at Grand Studio – and a recent Career Therapy success story! Tune into the episode to hear his story and learn some great tips on how to build confidence and find success in your job search.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 Imposter Syndrome intro
2:00 Why imposter syndrome is similar to anxiety
3:25 no one goes in a straight line to get to working to tech
4:00 why Silicon Valley and Portlandia aren’t even that far outside reality
6:55 on that one scene in Jurassic Park with Chris Pratt and the velociraptors
8:00 The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women by Valerie Young
11:30 ‘Ask like a Pro’ course
11:50 practice + guidance = confidence
14:30 other people saw him totally differently
15:35 Zen Buddhism idea of believing something fully
18:00 dialectical behavioral therapy
18:26 Fail forward and learn
21:55 finding a calm and succinct way of explaining
23:40 what allowed [Mo] to slow down?
24:50 why you’re not going to win at your career if you treat it like a job 26:55 why you don’t have control
29:00 Beyoncé, Maroon 5, Adam Levine, and The Beatles
30:25 “positivity porn” / “toxic positivity”
32:15 the secret to all of this is that Beyoncé still fails — iteration
34:00 Mo just wanted to learn photoshop to create t-shirts
35:30 it all relates back to Zen Buddhism
37:45 Seth Godin’s work in relation to moving the needle
39:30 NATO — have the outcome in mind but don’t be attached to it
41:10 just because you’re not attached, doesn’t mean you don’t care
42:00 “you never had the job in the first place — it’s just rental”
48:00 you need to have a good enough relationship with ourselves before you go talk to anyone else
48:25 Belong, by Radha Agrawal
49:15 all of this is about attitude
Resources & pages mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#39 - Simple Ways to Invest in Your Career, with Cory Davis
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For Career Therapy Podcast #39, we welcome Cory Davis to the show for the second time. Cory is the Director of Partnership Development at Infutor Data Solutions, and in this episode we discuss his simple habits for success, how he leverages social media in productive ways, and how to succeed without the fame-seeking mindset.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
1:10 Why we have to rely on ourselves
4:51 The winners and losers from this pandemic era in history
7:00 “K-Shaped recovery”
9:00 how the media always tells us to “jump on investments”
9:45 How the media these days is actually priming us for short term thinking
16:43 Looking at companies like Google as though they’re perfect
18:00 Why there’s no such thing as a perfect job candidate
18:45 Hitting 3 out of the 5 bullet points on a job description
21:00 What’s something people can do to improve their job?
22:21 Why the fastest road to success is a straight line
22:45 Cory’s tip to improve your life: emailing 5 people a day
30:15 We’re all part of the Instagram (and social media) system
31:00 You can actually use Instagram to connect with people, instead of just wasting time
31:30 Beyoncé only has 24 hours a day
33:35 Why time is also an investment
41:00 Is Jimmy Kimmel even funny anymore?
49:30 On moving to America from Russia, and why we don’t always have to be happy
51:10 The best way to stay motivated (to lose weight or do anything else)
53:00 The Bitcoin gold rush
54:00 The mental stress that celebrities like Johnny Depp go through
56:00 Why we should stop falling for get-rich-quick-type things and invest in long-term
value
Resources & pages mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#38 - Finding Jobs on Clubhouse with Valerie Mekki
Career Therapy Podcast e.38 - Clubhouse and the Job Search, with Valerie Mekki
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For Career Therapy Podcast #38, we welcome Valerie Mekki to the podcast! She’s an amazing creator on LinkedIn with a background in the fashion industry.
In our conversation, we talk about how she is using social media in the job search. Her app of choice right now is Clubhouse, which is invite only, and she is leveraging it to network, connect, and build community in her search. She also writes a blog called "Oh Hello Work Life.”
Tune in to hear her thoughts on how to leverage these apps in your search.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
3:26 The power of mindset transferring — a tactile way of listening to other people
4:33 Is there a specific tactic for learning new skills?
5:20 Journaling
7:20 There’s nuance in learning how to do something new
8:15 How being laid off triggers doubts
9:00 The importance of LinkedIn
12:00 Why big companies aren’t perfect either
15:00 Writing down everything you’re successful at
15:30 Why you should take inventory and realize you’re awesome
16:45 Have your stories ready to go
24:55 No one wants to talk about the scrapes on the knees
25:45 The Clubhouse app!
30:30 Why Clubhouse is the wave of the future
33:35 Talking with people, and speaking authentically
34:00 The more comfortable you feel talking, the more alive you feel
36:00 1000 job applications submitted, and why doing so is like hitting your head against a wall
37:30 Audio messages
38:20 LinkedIn experts who think it’s a once size fits all approach, when really, it’s not
38:42 What would Valerie do differently?
40:25 Why “You really don’t know something unless you’ve gone through it yourself”
42:20 Why Martin likes ‘The Daily Stoic’
43:05 The power of a simple hello, and how to reach out to people
Resources & pages mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#37 - Are Companies Lying to You? with Katie Martell
Career Therapy Podcast e.37 - Are Companies Lying to You? With Katie Martell
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For Career Therapy Podcast #37, we welcome Marketing Truth Teller Katie Martell to the podcast. Our discussion walks through the concept of company "woke-washing,” persona branding, and how companies fib to us during the job search.
Tune in if you're interested in the hidden side of how companies work to sway the way we think, and share this with anyone you know who is interested in the marketing world. As always, we wish you the best in your career journey.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 Are companies lying to You?
0:57 constantly fiddling with our LinkedIn profiles
2:37 why marketing and entrepreneurship are actually similar
3:55 normal will get you nowhere!
5:12 what are the “bad” marketing things in the world?
7:40 social justice stuff ... where are brands failing?
9:25 social and cultural impacts of brands trying to align themselves with movements
14:20 why we need to look at advertising through a lens of skepticism
15:30 what’s the difference between company brands vs individual brands?
20:40 every decision is actually made by people
17:55 how does the feminist movement play into this?
21:00 what do we do to not get in trouble?
24:00 people feel like a personal brand makes you – why this isn’t actually true
25:30 why Katie actually thinks cancel culture “isn’t a bad thing”
28:00 how big companies market themselves too
28:50 what should people be looking out for, when they’re looking at advertising?
20:55 what would Katie say to someone who wants to put themselves out there?
33:20 wearing a lightweight Supreme jacket in Chicago weather
40:30 what Katie’s done to stay authentic
41:00 look at the motivation behind everything
Resources & pages mentioned in this episode:
‘Trust Me, B2B: Building and Keeping Trust in an Age of Skepticism and Noise’
Her Upcoming Documentary, ‘Woke-Washed – The Collision of Social Movements and Marketing’
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#36 - How Email Newsletters Help Your Career with Jessica Williams
Career Therapy Podcast e.36 - How to Monetize Your Newsletter, with Jessica Williams
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For Career Therapy Podcast #36, we welcome back Jessica Williams to the podcast! She recently monetized her newsletter (#JessPicks) and talks to us about her journey and the ups and downs she experienced along the way.
Our conversation touches on side hustles, personal branding, and what to do when you get stuck. We're so excited to share it with you!
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 How Email Newsletters Help Your Career
3:30 “get comfy with the monkey” – Jess’ original newsletter idea
5:30 how about I do a newsletter?
7:00 just getting started ... it can get overwhelming
8:00 email list is something you own
8:40 Jess an idea that she’d start a business — she just didn’t know what
9:40 She realized she was great at creating pages ... it’s not that hard
11:11 Side hustles give you something to come back to
12:00 Jess understands identity being wrapped up in the job
12:34 She believes a side hustle actually gives you energy
15:15 why building relationships and a good firm handshake are the keys to life
16:30 it’s not what you know, it’s who you know
18:30 what were the major hurdles for Jess? What were the hard things?
19:00 There’ve been times she’s been stuck, with moments of clarity and moments out of focus
21:30 “if it helps one person, it’s worth it”
23:00 why you shouldn’t chase after views
27:00 why startup culture is terrible
27:45 you don’t have to quit your job to be an entrepreneur!
33:40 5-year transitions
34:10 just because you have to get a job, doesn’t mean you’re not an entrepreneur.
34:15 use your job as your first venture capital!
34:45 people can sense when you’re desperate, so don’t beg for anything.
35:20 there’s so many judgy people — there’s no shame with supplementing your income
36:40 there’s not one way to work! Two day jobs and a side hustle is totally fine.
36:55 give permission to see what else they can do
37:00 go subscribe to #Jesspicks
38:40 just because all those guys are doing it, doesn’t mean I have to do it exactly the same way
39:30 why you should never feel “behind” in life
47:54 if we think short term we end up losing our ability to do this 10 years from now
Resources & pages mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#35 - Personal Branding During a Pandemic with Mads Hanna
Career Therapy Podcast e.35 - Personal Branding During A Pandemic, with Mads Hanna of Curated Compass
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On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#35), we talk to Mads Hanna — a Senior Brand Strategist & Copywriter who is challenging brands to “tell their Story with Confidence, Clarity, and Oomph.” She runs the company Curated Compass, and touts the strategy of “brand therapy” in order to energize her clients’ companies.
In our conversation we talk about personal branding, rebranding, and how to go from a corporate job to owning your own business. As always, if you know anyone who has been hustling during the pandemic and has an amazing story to share, let me know who they are. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the Career Therapy podcast.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
5:00 doing tech and food PR – Mads announcing leaving the company, feared judgment
5:40 personal branding
6:20 “entrepreneurship is belly-flopping into a bottomless abyss”
7:30 having a website and a business
10:00 harder to find housing than getting a job / an intro to house searching
11:45 core skills, writing resumes, verbalizing thoughts
12:40 what are some skills? identifying the “how” of what you’re doing.
13:30 “the things that I’m scared of, I run towards”
16:45 Mads’ theatre background – why “The Vagina Monologues” is important to her
19:10 getting up to rock climbing, getting over the fear of heights
20:35 What’s the meaning of brand therapy?
25:00 everything is so intentional because it comes from Curated Compass.
26:55 Mads helps people dive deep and find their truth
31:00 Why you should have resilient patience with yourself
34:45 your story comes from you, so you should be okay with tweaking
39:50 people are investing in people
46:00 people doubted that Mads would be able to crank out quality content from cafés
52:25 why you need to remind people what you do, and what you care about
Resources & pages mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!