Episode 19: Making Room for Joy with Ebony Nichols
We discuss:
What is a joy practice and why do you need one?
Giving yourself the grace to ask what you need.
How to embrace the present while planning for a better future.
Keeping a joy reserve.
Episode 18: Living Beyond Labels with Ebony Nichols
We discuss:
Making a decision to let go of what you think you should be doing to pursue the dreams in your heart
Getting out of the "smart girl box" and exploring creativity outside of the set academic path
How finding her creativity helped Ebony find the right career path
What it takes to make your dreams a reality - closing the gap between thoughts and action
Episode 17: Planning Your Next Career Move with Ilana Weinstein
We discuss:
How to plan a career move
Defining career success
The importance of changing your mind
How to get what you need from your current work experience
Identifying your work motivators
Making a career plan: now, next, later
Episode 16: Creating on Your Own Terms with Ilana Weinstein
We discuss:
The book writing process
How to define success for creative projects
Emotions involved with sharing your creativity
How sharing what you’ve created helps others support you
Episode 15: Creating and Using a Word of the Year with Yarminiah Rosa
In this episode we discuss why a word of the year is helpful, how to create one, and how to know if you’re using it throughout the year. We also talk about the importance of community in personal development.
Episode 14: Building and Scaling a Side Hustle with Cindy Zuniga-Sanchez
In this episode Cindy Zuniga-Sanchez shares her journey to law school, pivoting careers, scaling and growing a side hustle, and how you can start your own side hustle.
Episode 13: Winning on Netflix and in the Kitchen with Haley Herridge
In this episode Haley Herridge shares about her experience being on the Netflix show, Easy Bake Battle! We also discuss how she fought through the noise to find direction in her business and ways she simplifies her kitchen to make cooking easier. You will leave with actionable tips for making your kitchen (and cooking experience) more organized and fun!
Episode 12: Navigating Rejections on the Road to Your Dreams with Haley Herridge
Have you ever had a dream that seemed like it would never happen? Haley shares her early childhood cooking memories, her career journey, and the process to finally getting on a cooking show in part 1 of a 2 part series.
Episode 11: Bringing Your Full Self to Work with Ebony Wyatt
Have you ever wondered what people mean when they say to bring your full self to work? Ebony joins us to discuss her journey building confidence throughout her career and navigating how to show up at work.
Episode 10: Navigating Career Changes as a Student - What to do When the Path You’re on isn’t Working with Allison Chen
Allison is a Duke student, content creator, and pastry chef. She has learned to find the fun in new situation, pivot paths, and get started on a new idea. We discuss what to do when the path you're on isn't working and what it is like to navigate career changes as a student.
Episode 9: Nurturing Your Friendships with Dr. Tonia Branche
This episode is great for anyone who wants to make new friends, grow relationships with existing friends, or needs to re-evaluate their approach to friendship (ours is always changing as we grow).
Episode 8: Advocacy and Equity in Healthcare with Dr. Tonia Branche
This episode is great for anyone with a long career journey, people who need help finding their niche in their field, and anyone interested in health advocacy and equity.
Tonia has spent her life/career dedicated to service and is a great person to learn from if you are still figuring out your unique way of giving back and serving others.
Episode 7: Story Behind the Podcast with Guest Host, Kindra Wray
Kindra Wray is back as guest host! She interviews Rachel about the story behind the podcast and how/why it came to be.
Listen in if you have a dream you are hesitant to start working on. It’s worth making it happen, even if it takes 5 years. Spoiler alert - that’s how long it took Rachel to bring her idea to life.
Episode 6: Creating a Career with Rachel Garcia and Guest Host, Kindra Wray
We are switching things up! Rachel is taking the guest seat while Kindra joins as the guest host. Hear Rachel’s career story and how she has created a non-traditional career by being true to herself.
Episode 5: From Counseling to Corporate -Building a New Career Path with Rhea Horton
Rhea made the switch from counseling psychology to corporate HR through building a strong network and leveraging her strengths. She shares actionable tips for making a career change and communicating your skills.
Episode 4: Career Growth Through Lifelong Learning with Betsy Hicks
Betsy’s story is a great reminder that the best opportunities may require you to say yes when the door opens (even if you don’t feel 100% ready).
Episode 3: From Wall Street to Writing - Building a New Career Path with Joanne Ramos
Have you ever experienced the panic of not feeling like you’ve accomplished enough at a certain age?
Joanne shares her story of switching careers and having a cry session about her life at age 30. The good news - it all worked out! We don’t have to have life figured out by 30 (or any other age).
Episode 2: From Tech Recruiter to PR - Building a New Career Path with Laura Craddick
Laura Craddick’s PR career has been full of excitement, surprises, and challenges. Listen to her story of living in Hawaii, working in tech, and eventually starting her own PR firm!
Episode 1: Living Beyond the Office with Kelsey Aldinger
Hear the story of how Kelsey made several career pivots and learned that sometimes the best job is the one that best supports your personal life.