Episodes
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Last week, I hit a career high interviewing the one and only CHEVAL (a woman you might know by a different name) in collaboration with Kendra Scott Soho!
The three of us designed a powerful live podcast event at the KS Soho store to share CHEVAL’s and my top tips for reclaiming your career and taking fresh steps in 2024. The line to attend spanned two NYC blocks, and the store was totally at capacity!
For good reason: CHEVAL’s moving story of career setback-turned-reinvention is bubbling with inspiring and applicable takeaways to help anyone grab onto the confidence to go big this year! CHEVAL is a true example of what it looks like to be the author your own story.
Listen to my conversation with CHEVAL for our secrets on:
Where to look for clues on what kind of career will make you happiest
Why focus is your superpower during a career pivot– and how to harness it
How to “Taylor-Swift-ify” your own personal brand
And so much more!
PLUS! The Kendra Scott team is making this conversation even more special – for the next week, 20% of your purchase from kendrascott.com will go to A Girl You Might Know Foundation, founded by CHEVAL to protect the rights of women and young artists by sharing knowledge and experience about the contracting process and our rights under the law.
Use the code GIVEBACK-GLOWUP24 at checkout (including the word “giveback” and the dash!), valid from January 19-25, 2024!
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The most hotly-requested edition of Modern Mavericks over the past 6 months!
A lot of us are questioning the assumption that you’re either a corporate go-getter OR you’re an entrepreneur, and that there’s no wiggle room to create your own hybrid. FALSE.
Seven months into this multi-hyphenate career, I can say confidently: You can be an entrepreneur even with a 9-5 job.
It’s all about your entrepreneurial spirit and what you choose to create as your own.
You have permission to start calling yourself an entrepreneur right now.
In this episode, I'm answering your FAQs about going back to the corporate world after being a solo-entrepreneur for year, including:
What a day and week in my life looks like now
What my business model looks like now
Highs and lows of balancing corporate + entrepreneurship
Do I ever feel like a failure?
My 2024 career and life goals
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"The Burn It All Down Day"
"The Rejection I Didn't See Coming"
"The $600 Dumpster Fire"
Just like I love seeing everyone’s Spotify Wrapped at the end of the year and the creative TikTok spin on people’s “Dating Wrapped,” I took a moment to look back on 2023 in terms of the meaningful career I’m building.
And it was clear that this year was a rather extreme mix of proud highs and tearful lows.
With just three more days of 2023, I’m exposing the absolute best days of my year and the absolute worst days of my year- as they pertain to my work, business, and career.
I know most of you will be able to relate to the bad days– and it’s my hope that you’ll be able to recognize the same kind of feeling I had on my best days of work this year and use that as a sign as to what you really love, are great at, and what truly energizes you.
🥂 To more of that in 2024!
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“The more I share my life, the more opportunities come around that are worth sharing.” When I heard today’s guest Ashna Mankotia say share this insight in one of her TikTok videos, my whole perception of a business built around my personal brand changed.
Ashna, a Product Manager at a digital media company, is making her own name in business as a content creator with an audience of 100k+ and the founder of a global community for professional women called Saffron.
How the hell is she doing all of this— oh, and planning a wedding?!
We dig into everything about Ashna's journey in building her personal brand online through content creation, navigating her corporate career, and monetizing a community to uncover what makes it all possible. Specifically:
Why (and how) she decided to monetize a community The misconception of corporate go-getters becoming content creators How she balances her full-time role + building a business + growing as a creator (100k+) The unique advantages of choosing different business models (B2B partnerships vs B2C memberships) What most people get wrong about building a personal brand onlineI have a feeling you’ll be coming back to this episode again and again— Ashna’s approach to being a multi-hyphenate is just that impactful.
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www.joinsaffron.com
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I can already tell you— this a Lunch Break episode I will be recommending for-ev-er. I don’t know a single career-minded friend who doesn’t have a complicated relationship with external validation. The gold stars, the praise, the admiration for doing an impressive job— it’s addicting. And it stems from a disconnection from your own self-worth.
In this episode, Executive Leadership coach Bahija Humphrey helps you step into your potential and lead with confidence, exploring:
6 specific tips to build your inner confidence & get after your big goals How to separate your “healthy hustle” from the pitfalls of external validation How to separate your goals from others’ expectations & find YOUR purpose When, exactly, can external validation be HELPFUL for us?PLUS: Bahija’s own “reckoning” story as an Afghan woman raised in the West, and how she connected with her purpose after feeling disallusoned from gold-star chasing her way to the top.
If you're a first-gen kid, an oldest sibling, a former gold-star child, or a “promising young woman,” this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we explore the path to healing your soul, embracing your uniqueness, and building the unshakable confidence to pursue your dreams on your terms.
Bahija on Instagram
Claim Your Seat, a signature program for high achieving women leaders: https://bahijahumphrey.com/claim-your-seat/
How to Lead Like a F*cking Boss, a free MasterClass: https://courses.bahijahumphrey.com/masterclass
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When I say “personal brand,” if you immediately think of your LinkedIn bio, your headshot, or your resume— I created this episode especially for you, because you’re missing out on SO much freedom and autonomy in your career by not harnessing a true personal brand!
We dig into: What we actually mean by “personal brand” in the context of your multi-hyphenate career; Why your personal brand is key to future-proofing your career (and income); How your personal brand can become an income stream in and of itself; and What you can do RIGHT NOW to start building a personal brand that supports your dream career!
PLUS: Content prompts and real examples of multi-hyphenates building stellar personal brands for inspo.
Mentioned in this episode:
Amanda Natividad on LinkedIn
Jack Appleby on Lunch Break Episode 24
The Corporate Mama on TikTok
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Hot take: our traditional approach to mentorship is in desperate need of a revamp. You know, it’s 2023 and we’re embracing our multi-hyphenate eras- combining corporate with side gigs and personal brands.
So isn’t the idea of finding that one magical mentor whose career you look to emulate, following their path to rise up into similar titles… a bit tired? It's time to shift your perspective and unlock a much more modern– and transformative– spin on mentorship!
In today’s LUNCH BREAK episode, we dig into a fresh concept that challenges the conventional wisdom on mentorship. Say goodbye to relying on just one mentor and embrace the idea of "mentorship moments" with multiple inspirational figures who motivate and guide you!
PLUS: I introduce you to one of my own mentors, Melissa Janis. With her wealth of experience as a leadership and professional development expert, including her recent role as the VP of Leadership and Org Development at McGraw Hill, Melissa breaks down the power of learning, leading, and succeeding in a career you can be proud of, including:
The secrets of selecting the perfect mentors to propel your career forward.
The key to becoming a great mentee – someone who attracts the attention and support of influential individuals
A simple yet powerful method for fostering mutually beneficial connections that extend beyond your professional life
This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, corporate go-getters, and side-hustlers alike!
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Didn't you promise that this was your Main Character Era- when you'd finally step into your own power, make choices for your higher self, and grab onto your big potential? Yeah? Then WHY are you still acting like the supporting character? Listen to this episode for the 4 warning signs that you're still playing too small in your career and life, and the actionable ways to shift your mindset and behavior right now. PLUS: a visualization to help you connect with your main character who’s absolutely thriving!
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Emma Hinchliffe knows what it takes to be influential. Emma writes The Broadsheet, Fortune magazine’s daily newsletter on the Most Powerful Women and co-chairs the Most Powerful Women summit- casual! In today’s conversation, the career journalist and editor shares her career confessions from starting at her college newspaper, how she raised her hand for stretch opportunities across the country, and ultimately landed in a highly visible role, where she walks in lockstep with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and zooms with Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle. Emma shares the tips for success she’s picked up from the world's most powerful women, how she tackles spicy conversations about the workplace, and what’s next for women in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Emma on Twitter: @_emmahinchliffe
Emma on Instagram @emmahinchliffe
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I owe you a life update. I’ve shared a few videos on TikTok and Instagram, and very lightly touched upon it here on the podcast, but I’m going through some of my own changes in my career. Things are in flux.
"Janel, you’re a career coach, and you help people find career clarity – what’s going on?"
You’re right, and now the career coach has become her own client.
So today, in this episode, I want to fill you in completely on the career changes I’m going through, what’s happening with my business, with Pivot With Purpose my baby, what prompted this change, and how I’m navigating it all with as much strategy and intuition as possible.
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Today’s mentor is actually a duo— Alicia Franklin and Kass Gratwick-Sarll are clinical psychologists and the founders of Tend, a practice that helps women tend to themselves and step into their brilliance.
Alicia and Kass are experts at the intersection of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and their impact on women's careers. Together in this conversation, we’re uncovering:
what perfectionism looks like in the workplace and how it can hold you back from reaching your full potential how to pinpoint your own perfectionist and people-pleasing tendances + actionable advice on how to shift into more empowering habits how women can strike a balance between striving for excellence and avoiding the pitfalls of perfectionism and people-pleasing (because we’re stillPLUS: Amazing success stories of women who have overcome perfectionism and people-pleasing to achieve awe-inspiring career wins (like, writing best-selling books and appearing on national TV)!
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Website
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When you’re in the holding pattern for the job opportunities you’re in the running for, clicking into your email or LinkedIn is like a drug. You’re constantly wondering when you’ll hear back about next steps, and it can take over your entire day. In this episode, we'll tackle the waiting game head-on, to help you survive (and thrive!) instead of obsessively checking your email!
We'll cover everything from:
Reasons why you haven't heard back about the job The cure to job-search anxiety Controllables vs uncontrollablesPLUS: A powerful reflection prompt to make sure you're focusing on the right things!
Mentioned in this episode:
The Proven Plan to Land a Job You Love in 2023
Time Management Tips for Job Seekers
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To say that today’s guest is having a powerful year would be a massive understatement! After 10 years working social for brands like Microsoft, Beats By Dre, Morning Brew, Twitch, and more, Jack Appleby started Future Social, a newsletter teaching marketers to build best-in-class social media strategies. Each week, he breaks down the latest social news into actionable lessons, like how to use whatever new Twitter feature Elon launched, or getting ChatGPT to do your brainstorming, or when your brand should go totally dark on social.
Jack also recently started offering free career coaching for young marketers via his LinkedIn. Each day, he’s meeting with one pro in the first five years of their career to talk about whatever they might need. The first 3 months of the program each booked in less than 3 minutes, with April going in just 39 seconds!
In this installment of Career Confessions, Jack takes us through the strategic moves he’s made, the Twitter DM that led to his highly visible role at Morning Brew, and the big questions ahead of him now as an entrepreneur. PLUS: The three things that help him work smarter, not harder!
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Thinking about going back to school or getting a certification, but feeling overwhelmed by all of your options? Scared of the time and financial commitment? Today we’re tackling the most important factors to consider in going back to school AND breaking down all of your options to give your career an edge, from alternatives to grad school, MOOCs, professional certifications, and workshops. We'll look at the pros and cons of each option and help you find the best fit for your circumstances and career goals. PLUS: specific schools and programs to add to your list!
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Was Grad School Worth It?
https://bit.ly/3zg2a5P
Top Online Graduate Programs (℅ USNWR):
https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/graduate
Top Self-Paced Bootcamps (℅ Best Colleges):
https://www.bestcolleges.com/bootcamps/find-bootcamps/self-paced/
10 In-Demand Career Certifications (℅ Indeed):
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/certifications-in-demand
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Feel like the year is starting to ramp up and it’s time to ~hustle~? Then SHUT UP AND LISTEN!
Marissa Freeman, Certified Mindfulness and Wellbeing Strategist joins me for our first #MENTORED episode to start our healing journey unwinding & unlearning hustle culture.
We explore the question: “How can I stay true to MY end goal without my job’s end goal interfering with that?” and why so much of a good thing is still a lot.
We dig into:
How to use the Give-A-Shit Meter to prioritize competing time investments The trick to making the right choices for you when your brain and your gut start communicating Tangible ways to reset your parasympathetic nervous system The sneaky ways the wellness industry is pushing hustle culture in disguiseMarissa also shares her dynamic career path from corporate community building, fitness instruction, and launching her own marketing agency— and how a focus on combating hustle has been the throughline to her success.
PLUS: Details on my own mini career pivot back into corporate and how all of ~that~ is going!
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Why is managing your time so difficult when you’re looking for a new job? Whether you’re unemployed and on the search, starting at a blank week on your calendar, or working a full-time job on top of your search for something better, time can feel like a puzzle you just can’t solve.
I’ve got you.
In this episode, I’m taking you through the framework that’s proven so useful for myself and my career coaching clients as we navigate this period of transition: We'll use the pneumonic device “My Jolly Donkey Hums Songs”, and "Tough Love Auntie Janel" comes out at the end with a message you probably (definitely) need to hear!
PLUS: My tip for hacking your dating life to benefit your job search
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Did the pandemic turn your professional identity upside down? Was 2020 a pivot lightbulb moment for you, in which you realized just how valuable you are in the world of work? Did you think about packaging up your expertise and making a go of it on your own?
If you answered YES to any of the above, you won’t want to miss today's conversation with Dana Farber!
After a decade in C-level agency marketing roles working with the top lifestyle & wellness brands, today’s guest Dana Farber saw an opportunity to build her own mindful marketing agency designed for small, visionary brands — and her winning edge? Marketing with soul.
The Chicago-based founder of Moonstone Marketing takes us through the powerful— and sometimes painful— lessons from that year of starting her business, and the strategy she uses to set her agency apart within a sea of sameness.
PLUS: Her golden advice for anyone who feels like they just haven’t found their “thing” yet.
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Did I ever tell you about the career move I made that totally BACKFIRED? It’s the story of an experience that ignited my ultimate career pivot away from the path I’d been on for years, and a core memory that I’ll always think about when making important career decisions.
Ultimately, I really want to talk about this in hopes that it helps you AVOID making the same mistake!
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This is- without a doubt- the hottest question in my DMs: “Should I start this side hustle? Should I turn my passion into a business?”
Here, we’re unpacking 3 reasons you SHOULD monetize your passion project, and 3 reasons you SHOULDN’T.
PLUS: Real personal examples of each from my own experience successfully monetizing my passion for career development.
(Coming soon to follow: another episode on how to monetize, should you decide that it’s right for you!)
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Lauren Powell is the woman who first inspired me to diversify my career path. The Global Insights Lead at TikTok has carved out a dynamic professional path that lets her be a corporate baddie, a creative entrepreneur, and a self-development devotee all at once. But the journey hasn’t been all Insta-worthy (of course). Lauren shares her experiences through layoffs, a painful cross-country move, and how she chooses her priorities intentionally at each stage of her career.
PLUS: Her top tips for emerging social marketing leaders and aspiring content creators!
Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn
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