Bucket List Careers

Bridget Johns grew up on a farm in rural western Pennsylvania, but always had an innate wanderlust which led her to unique career experiences and travel. She spent most of her career in retail, running the Ralph Lauren Home license business in Western Europe followed by roles at Tiffany & Co., L'Oreal and Links of London. However, her love for gift-giving and curiosity about consumer psychology eventually led her to start her own business, To & From, an app that serves as a gift-giving tool. She designed the company's technology that helps a shopper work out what their intended recipient would want by way of a guided virtual process. In six months she went from a loose idea to a functional product, with very limited funding and a team of part-timers – some of whom had never worked before (their "fabulous interns"). Listen in to hear about a unique and inspiring career journey from a female founder that is not afraid to open up about the twists and turns of becoming a successful tech entrepreneur! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Genevieve Piturro led a successful career as a television marketing executive in New York City for more than a decade when a little girl’s question (“What are pajamas?”) changed the course of her life forever. At that pivotal moment, Genevieve decided to jump off the corporate ladder and began delivering pajamas and books to children in shelters. In 2001, she founded Pajama Program, which has been recognized nationwide for both its success and Genevieve’s story. Genevieve published Purpose, Passion and Pajamas in August 2020 about her transformation from the corporate life to starting a nonprofit. An international speaker, consultant and author, Genevieve has made it her mission to inspire men and women across the globe to listen to their heart, inspiring others who are looking to change direction in their lives and “find their pajamas.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aimee Hofmann is an abstract artist who has been painting for 16 years. Her journey to finding her professional purpose and life’s work is one that is inspiring and filled with twists and turns. In '98, Hofmann earned a BS degree from the Stern School of Business at New York University. After graduating, she landed positions in marketing and public relations, but did not feel fulfilled. In search for an artistic outlet, she explored creative industries, i.e., make-up artistry and acting. Suddenly, in 2006, she suffered from the neurological condition, Transverse Myelitis, which resulted in permanent paralysis. The hospital, where she was a patient, offered a therapeutic art program which prompted Hofmann to start painting in her hospital bed during her stay. After learning she would never walk again, it was art that, ultimately, gave her peace during the difficult stages of loss, grief, self-reflection and self-discovery. Throughout the years that followed, while facing life with a disability, she created a number of collections. Aimee considers herself mainly a self-taught artist and her work has been exhibited at Carriage Barn Arts Center, Jamestown Arts Center, Blue Door Arts Center and Rye Arts Center. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is it counterproductive to fixate on finding your passion? Or is your passion already in your day to day and you're just ignoring its ability to be transformed into a career? Some experts say the problem many face is not a scarcity of passion for something. The problem is a lack of productivity, perception and acceptance. This "Christa's Takeaways" episode explores why many of us get sidetracked by the search for something that is most likely right in front of us. And she focuses on how to identify and redirect your mindset to recognize that the real problem isn’t passion - it’s priorities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Founder and CEO Karri Bowen-Poole has spent the last 10 years revolutionizing the way children learn and play with her innovative and educational playroom design services. A longtime educator and mom, Karri was teaching at a local preschool when she had an epiphany: “What if I took the systems we use in the classroom and incorporated them into people’s homes?” Her big pivot followed soon after and now her company offers traditional In-Person Design Services as well as E-Design Services for residential kid gyms and educational playrooms. She is also Co-Founder of Project Playroom which sells all of her favorite modern playroom products. In this episode Karri walks us through how she successfully transferred her skills and knowledge gained from working with children for over a decade into a thriving and rewarding business! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mary Olson Menzel started out her career as a TV reporter in Chicago, but at 23, struggling to pay the bills and unsure about a move to Wisconsin, something told her to switch gears. Through a twist of fate she landed a job at a recruiting firm, which happened to be the perfect fit for her at the time. Mary easily and masterfully transferred her skills in interviewing and writing to a new industry she not only found rewarding but also made her a decent living. But Mary was still seeking more meaning in her day to day work AND a gig that would enable balance for a busy mom of 3. Listen in to hear how Mary successfully transitioned to Founder and CEO of MVP Executive Search and Development and how her young son helped put her on the the path to ultimate professional purpose! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stacy Gallo always knew she wanted to work in entertainment, but couldn't put her finger on exactly what that was at the beginning of her career. Acting? Directing? Producing? She was working as an admissions officer when one of her friends, a freelance casting director, asked her to fill in on one of her jobs. Only then did Stacy find her true professional purpose. Stacy quickly transferred her skills of finding the right students for universities to finding the right talent for television commercials. Everything about Stacy's personality, ambition, and creative eye played a part in her success. She started her own company in 2008 and now Stacy Gallo Casting is one of the premiere casting offices in NYC. This conversation not only reveals the ins and outs of building a career in casting, but also gives an honest look at what it takes to fearlessly pivot and craft your dream gig in a highly competitive industry, despite family pressure to play it safe! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cindy Olsen built a career in entertainment finance by climbing the ladder from the start of her career, but a pivotal moment happened when she was pregnant with her second child which changed everything - prompting her to reevaluate her professional life and redefine what success meant to her. Today Cindy Olsen is a certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide and founder of Cindy By Nature. She is passionate about sharing the powerful physical and mental benefits of nature and mindfulness with others. Additionally, she runs award-winning mindful awareness programs for various schools, organizations, and private clients - a gig she says gives her more joy than she could have ever imagined! This episode not only highlights her journey and advice for pivot-seekers, but also explores how Kripalu mindful outdoor experiences integrate elements of forest bathing, yoga philosophy and practice, Ayurveda, outdoor survival and connection skills, along with an overall focus on nature’s health benefits. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stephanie Bordas, owner of @brooklynboudoir, started out her career in the world of New York City television and film production as a director's assistant. After years of feeling something was missing and struggling to balance family life with demanding hours, she dipped her toes into her second act, starting out with a side hustle in freelance boudoir photography, which eventually became her full-time gig in a Brooklyn-based studio of her own. Stephanie says that boudoir, a photographic style featuring intimate, sensual, and romantic images of its subjects in a photographic studio, is her calling in life. She empowers her clients everyday with her photographs, helping women explore their sexuality and confidence in a safe space! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fired 39% of the time in his career as a Los Angeles-based film producer, studio executive, and tech entrepreneur, John Tarnoff had learned the secrets of turning setbacks into successes. And when his tech startup folded at the end of the dotcom bubble in 2001, his "aha moment" happened - sending him back to school at age 50 to earn a master's degree in spiritual psychology. Pivoting to a focus on people and career counseling, John networked his way to a new role as Head of Show Development at DreamWorks Animation from 2006-09. In this position, he developed culture-changing creative leadership training and college recruiting programs, now used by top universities and corporate clients. Author of Boomer Reinvention: How to Create Your Dream Career Over 50, John shares his experiences in this episode and offers actionable strategies to those looking to find a meaningful job for the second half of life that can be not only financially successful, but personally fulfilling as well! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brooke Molinaroli tried her hand at various creative fields early on in her career but found herself continuously compromising with the pressure to find a more business-centric role. After graduating from Bucknell University, Brooke started working in galleries and then for design firms and photographers. This led to a ten year stint in digital, brand and social media marketing at British Telecom until she found a role that combined that experience with her love of art, working at the Dallas Museum of Art as the Marketing Director. But something was missing in all of those roles and when she moved to the suburbs of NY, Brooke had her pivotal moment. With strong opinions about the good and the bad of the art world she decided to change the way people access contemporary artists and photographers, offering artwork at relatively accessible price points in a low-key and transparent way, using her own space as an exhibit venue. Listen in to to hear a unique pivot and founder's story highlighting the origins of a singular business model in a traditionally challenging field! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David Kean became Founder/CEO of DDK Productions after merging his lifelong passions and professional experience to craft his ultimate Bucket List Career gig. Prior to striking out on his own, David worked at GroupM ESP (Entertainment & Sports Partnerships), where he served as a VP of Event Production, responsible for a wide variety of GroupM clients within the sports and entertainment landscape working closely with major Fortune 500 brands. In this conversation we get the ins and outs of a dream pivot for a sports and performance fanatic with a keen business mind, plus Christa and David discuss how his previous gigs prepared him for sports marketing and event production on his own terms! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen in as Christa shares the wisdom she's gained from recent guests on how to use the SMART goals framework to bring your second act or career pivot dreams to life, the pros and cons of "diving in" as a solopreneur and actionable steps for feeling motivated throughout the end of the year! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Susan Ross left 15 years in Human Resources (and eventually as an SVP) at Mastercard Inc. to pursue the "leap of her professional life". She says her transition phase began when she could no longer ignore that voice telling her to take the risk. Susan then successfully transferred coaching skills gained from her experience in HR to began a new career as the CEO and Founder of INTENTION Personal Development Group. She also recently authored a children's book, Welcome to Planet Positive. A title that’s very much in line with her energy and career change outlook! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Briar Dougherty is one of those guests who embodies the tenacity of many of the career pivots we've seen on Bucket List Careers. She built career confidence and her own company at a young age, despite a number of personal challenges thrown her way as a mom and 2x cancer survivor. Briar is Founder & CEO of Career Organic, a boutique career acceleration and coaching agency for professionals across multiple life stages. After a decade of successfully navigating her corporate career in New York City, Briar ventured to Atlanta, GA. There she had her pivotal moment and decided to transfer her skills in regional business growth and talent development, acquisitions, startup business strategy, and more to create her own company — guiding job seekers to their professional purpose! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Before starting her interior decorating business Emily Meszkat was classically trained in opera and worked at a major international bank while raising a family in the suburbs of NY. While she was fulfilled for a time, Emily felt her creative juices needed more opportunity to flow. She had always been passionate about design, coming from a background in the arts. But it wasn’t until she teamed up with a friend, an interior designer in San Francisco, working together on e-design projects, that Emily had her “aha!" moment. In other words the, "I can get paid to do what I love and am talented at" realization. Today Emily Meszkat Interiors integrates beautiful design schemes with family-friendly materials and budgets in mind. She takes joy in finding the perfect wallpaper, furniture placements, paint colors, and more that make a house feel like home. The mantra that's served Emily most? "Ready is a decision, not a feeling." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What do the last few Bucket List Careers guests have in common and what is most compelling about their transformations? Kicking off a series of new solo episodes, Christa shares her most valued takeaways from her last several guests. This episode focuses on the power of resilience and pushing through uncertainty whether starting from scratch in a new industry, pivoting in midlife or becoming an entrepreneur at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rhonda Petit was a successful sales manager in the medical field for over three decades until she decided to break free from a job and life that weren't serving her any longer. Sound familiar? Drawing on her extensive experience in the industry, Rhonda aimed to change the narrative of how the world views sales as a career and how salespeople approach their jobs. Unlike other sales manuals, Rhonda drew on her growth in spirituality to author, "The Spirit of Selling", during the pandemic. After that, her journey to becoming an entrepreneur fell into place. In this episode, Rhonda delves into her coaching philosophies, including her belief that selling is 95% mindset and 5% mechanics. If you have a desire to understand the inner workings of your mind and how to use it to lead to sales success, then her book is for you. Rhonda now helps thousands of people achieve their personal and professional goals! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hillary Weintraub had a successful career in finance on Wall Street and as the COO of a startup company when, at 41, she found herself as a production assistant (PA) on the set of a commercial. PAs are entry-level workers of the film and tv industry and it was a humbling career pivot, but now? Now, Hillary is thriving with her second successful career as a producer of TV commercials based out of NYC. This week's episode of Bucket List Careers delivers authentic lessons on reinventing yourself and overcoming self-doubt to achieve the career you were always meant to have! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With a professional journey in tech startups, teaching, writing & speaking, Mark Herschberg's Bucket List Career narrative differs from most this podcast features in that it doesn't have one big pivot. Instead, Mark's success and professional fulfillment stems from his ability to add careers in parallel. Mark then drew from this varied knowledge base and nearly twenty years of teaching at MIT’s “career success accelerator” program to also write a book that is apropos of what we do here at Bucket List Careers. His book is called The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. This episode is for you if you're feeling lost and directionless in your career or would like to level up your skills, but don't know where to start! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stacey Creem was a successful New York attorney of 20 plus years when, approaching 50 and the reality of becoming an "empty nester," she was compelled to follow her lifelong passion for painting. At first, she reduced her hours in law, allowing herself Fridays to paint, but she soon realized she wanted to do this full-time. In 2020, Stacey earned her Certificate of Fine Arts from the New York Academy of Art in addition to her J.D. from New York University School of Law, and her B.A. from Tufts University. In her portraits, landscapes and still lifes, she explores the relationship between subject, color, brushstroke and composition to create fresh and contemporary perspectives that capture her unique worldview and joy of painting. Her paintings, which often depict everyday objects and people, elevate the quotidian to images that convey emotions unique to each viewer that engages with them. Stacey’s recent solo exhibition at the Oresman Gallery in Larchmont, New York, entitled The Victory Farmers, highlighted a local growing project benefitting a local food pantry. The exhibit included original paintings and photographs depicting people in their home gardens and the produce they grew. Her work has been shown in galleries and museums in New York. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if your best friend was also a doctor? And why would a high-risk OBGYN who's delivered thousands of babies pivot her career even though she loves what she does? While Dr. Tracy Shevell took time to pause in recovery from an unexpected surgery, she was still talking with patients every day, explaining, comforting, educating, and witnessing. That's when she had the classic, "aha!" moment. This, the part of her practice she was most passionate about, could be her full-time gig. She saw a void in perinatal care, one which often leaves women with a lack of support and questions that go unanswered during one of their most profound experiences. Tracy formed Blue Moon Perinatal in 2020 and has been offering one-on-one perinatal care for women ever since. Listen in for an honest conversation with a physician who cares deeply about her patients and what it took to start the midlife business that connects all her professional dots. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gill Tietz is a biochemist and former teacher who in 2019 got sober. She has since been documenting her journey online and helping others break free from alcoholism/addiction with her popular podcast @sober.powered, often utilizing her chemistry background to break down the science (and therefore, stigma) of addiction. In this insightful episode Gill shares the details of what scared her straight and how she broke a pattern of self-destructive behavior, while learning to stop equating career success with personal worth. Gill also breaks down her slow and steady path to podcasting success (her show ranks in the top .5% worldwide) and gets real with Christa about the ups and downs of growing a show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jamie was an Oxford-educated successful partner at a top NY-based hedge fund when at 35 years old he told his partner, "I just don't want to die and have my headstone say, "Here lies a hedge fund manager." He says it was then that he realized he was after something more soul-fulfilling, quit finance and gave himself 2 years to explore his options. Jamie pursued radio and TV with full force, even crossing the globe to create his on-camera hosting reel. In this episode, we learn how he landed many successful partnerships with Conde Nast Traveller, TD Ameritrade, and more that focus on travel and financial education. And Jamie shares how he's simultaneously used his innate speaking ability to help raise millions of dollars for non-profits as a charity auctioneer while supporting an extensive community project in Cuba. Listen in for powerful takeaways on finding reward in reinvention! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Morgana was a Development/Marketing Executive when the pandemic sparked a bold career change. She wanted to become a DJ. But not just any DJ. Her niche is predominantly new age and spiritual music in addition to being an event and sound bath producer. Her mission? To transport her listeners to a completely uninhibited, zen, and awakened state. A yogi and nature enthusiast, Morgana employs an earthy, ethnic, tribal vibe infused with progressive techno to stir you both physically and spiritually.In order to step into her new path, Morgana took courses and tapped into the power of social media by networking with DJs from around the world online. She embarked on this new journey in midlife and has the drive to help other women step into their greatness and similarly follow their passions! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After graduating from The School of Visual Arts in NYC Jeff Provenzano was your average broke recent grad, except for the fact that he had one thing he couldn't keep off his mind... skydiving, a hobby he had picked up during his freshman year. Soon he moved out to Arizona to live at Skydive Arizona, the largest skydive center in the world, for what he originally intended to be a gap year before focusing on career. His first home there? A tent. He continued to live a "ramen noodle" lifestyle, coaching and filming skydives and later, competing in the sport when his career took off after winning several international titles and later becoming a Red Bull athlete. This episode is all about following your instincts to create a path to monetizing doing what you love and showing up as your authentic self. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Victoria Victory was a flight attendant with 3 kids in her thirties when she decided to go back to school to become a registered nurse - a bold move inspired by a life-threatening illness in college that had her paralyzed from the head down. Vicky shares how she fought her way back to health and how that experience shaped her mindset and ability to reinvent and relaunch - leaving the airlines to care for those facing health challenges of their own. This inspiring conversation delves into finding a career that ignites your purpose and rerouting your path to get there at any age! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When Chandler Bolt was at the College of Charleston in 2013 he co-authored and self-published a book on time management called "The Productive Person" and discovered the beauty of passive income. He soon dropped out of business administration studies and has since self-published six more best selling books and now teaches other people how to do it. He is the CEO of Self Publishing School and host of the 7 Figures Principles Podcast and The Self-Publishing School Podcast. Through his books, podcasts, social media content, and Self Publishing School he's helped more than 6,000 authors to write, market and publish their own books to grow their income, impact, and business. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meredith Goforth had a thriving career as a Bookings Editor for several magazines in New York City when she left the industry to have her three children. They were "Irish triplets," or siblings all born within a year of each other. It was then that she realized the importance of organization for her busy Mom lifestyle, but it wasn't until her friend asked her how she organized her earrings that she had that "aha!" moment. She could do this for a living. House of PRIM was soon born - a professional, personalized organization service for everything from closets, pantries, playrooms, and more. In this episode, Meredith shares dos and don'ts on how to turn something that you're naturally good at and passionate about into your full-time role. Listen now! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

EvolveMe was designed to give women in midlife the program Judy Schoenberg and Linda Lautenberg wished they had when they were transitioning careers. Linda returned to full-time work after an 18-year break from a successful career in finance. Judy did the same after 15 years in a national non-profit executive role. EvolveMe gives women over 40 the structure, community, and tools they need to be ready for new opportunities, while teaching them how to hone their strengths and transferable skills. In this episode we hear valuable, actionable career advice and all about how women over 40 can make the leap to a more fulfilling professional landscape! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two best friends of 30 years have created a business together out of a passion for healthful living after suffering from invisible illnesses. Their signature product is nonoPASTA™, a gluten-free, adaptogenic superfood. It's pasta that tastes like your beloved wheat pasta, but is gluten-free, corn-free, soy-free, dairy-free, and has added adaptogenic herbs like spirulina, cordyceps, hemp, turmeric, and more. In this episode we hear all about the invisible illness and thyroid issues behind Tal and Rachel's health journey, what adaptogens can do to promote health and why business plans may not be as important as you may think! Rachel and Tal are also offering 15% off nonoPASTA™ on Amazon to BLC listeners! Code is in the episode! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Juna Bobby, MD was a successful practicing radiologist specializing in women's imaging in New York City when a major life event, the loss of both her best friend and her mother in a short timespan, brought her to a crossroads in her career. From her first-hand knowledge of thousands of people's bodies over the years, Juna noticed a pattern. Just three major lifestyle factors were the primary cause of disease in her patients. (Listen to the episode to find out what they are.) This pattern sparked the creation of her business, MindBodySpace, counseling clients of all ages on illness prevention strategies. Listen in to this week's inspiring episode to hear all about Juna's career transformation and exactly what her version of Mind-Body Medicine is all about. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Designing and creating extraordinary gardens for a living is not what Lucy Berkoff started out doing. But more than 6 years ago, when her youngest child was just a toddler, she launched her business after a friend hired her to do what she always loved. Previously a designer at Waterworks before taking a career pause to raise her 4 children, now Lucy creates visually stunning and ecologically balanced gardens that are popular with her community in Rye, NY. She also has a massive following on social media, which grew exponentially during the pandemic. This week's episode focuses on returning to a passion you've always had but never thought could be profitable, balancing a career and motherhood, growing a social media presence at any age, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ed Metzendorf is a self-proclaimed camp geek and it wasn't long before he walked away from a career in software to become a founder of the successful chain of Next Level Day Camps in the Northeast. However, his transition wasn't as unrelated as meets the eye. In 2000, he developed Bunk1.com, a summer camp technology company, which paved the runway for his big leap to doing what he loves most for a living. Listen in to this week's episode for Ed's take on the importance of balancing intensive sports and academic training with activities that allow kids to be kids, pivoting business through COVID-19, and the long-term value of keeping a hobby/side-hustle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Exactly one week after graduating from Northwestern Law School, Emily Shaules was diagnosed with fibromyalgia (aka chronic widespread pain). Thereafter her career choices were made in an attempt to adapt to the condition. She left law, moved to her dream city of Asheville, North Carolina, and took up acting. While pursuing an acting career she also became a founder and CEO of an energy bar company before taking a pause. Even though she was successful doing things she was passionate about, she still lived with chronic pain and desperately needed to scale back her hours of work. It was then that she pivoted once more and landed in her current role as a transformational life coach with a focus on women with invisible illnesses. Emily expands on what invisible illness really means, why she founded something called “The Canary Club” and how she’s found the most rewarding and healing work of her life. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ed Cunningham knows a thing or two about career pivots. He's worn many hats throughout the years as a professional football player, ESPN sports commentator, filmmaker, and now host of the podcast “Let’s Huddle”. In this episode Ed shares insightful stories from on the playing field and off. He played center for five seasons in the NFL for the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks and prior to his pro football career, Cunningham played for the Washington Huskies, helping them win a national championship in 1991. Ed’s professional evolution is packed with lessons for anyone interested in reinvention, delivering true advice for changing career direction, the value in a side hustle, and building your network. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A COVID-related near-death experience catapulted entrepreneur Daniel Snead into a career pivot. Daniel jumped from running a successful international network marketing business to founding Best Bet Skills Academy, where he helps students and young adults develop the social trades skills they need to create the life of their dreams. In this episode, Daniel offers valuable insights into how young people can pursue fulfilling and lucrative careers without debt by learning practical and applicable skills, while diving deep into the moments that changed his life forever. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lauren DeFranco started her career in journalism at WFSB TV in Hartford, CT where she was an assistant to THE Gayle King (Oprah's bestie!) Lauren then landed at Channel 7 Eyewitness News in New York City, the top local station in the country, where she was a reporter in the field for 14 years. In this episode, we get to hear a behind-the-scenes perspective of what it's like to be a local TV reporter covering the biggest stories and, of course, we explore a passionate career transition! Lauren is now an artist and radio host on KJOY Radio. Her popular call-in show includes a professional dating coach, who helps singles find their soulmates and navigate the difficulties of dating in a pandemic. This is a classic pivot-centric BLC episode highlighting how Lauren finally became honest with herself, following her heart more and more in her journey to professional purpose! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Patterson started out in corporate law at Davis Polk in New York City and then quickly jumped ship to be in-house counsel for the global obstacle course company Tough Mudder, which at the time was newly founded. After 5 years there, working in various positions, Alex felt ready to take his big leap. He knew he wanted to stay in the ticketed experiential space with a physical element like Tough Mudder, but also wanted to lean more into new technology. After a year of developing different options Alex invented a tech-enabled escape room with a laser maze and a paint bomb ending that soon after opened in NYC to great success. In this episode, we explore the drive and mindset that lead to Beat the Bomb, how Alex created a highly scalable hybrid and why his pandemic pivots are now paying off. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the 11 years Joanna Rein has been running Soggy Doggy she’s been approached many, many times to sell, or take on private equity investment in order to expand. Despite the temptation, she says she’s remained committed to holding on to her pet products business and operating it as a low volume/high margin enterprise. It's a structure that’s given this mom of four the flexibility she prioritizes, while contributing to the family finances and pursuing her dream of being her own boss. In this episode we explore how Joanna went from being a brand manager to founder of a multi-million dollar company, the obstacles involved in prototyping and how she fought back when faced with competitors who tried to knock off her original soggy doggy doormat and threatened to put her out of business. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Brian Giordano was told not to bother applying to medical school because he wasn’t “pedigreed enough” and while he suffered from imposter syndrome early in his journey, this successful NY-based orthopaedic surgeon has built a booming sports medicine practice focusing on achieving peak performance and resilience to injury. He’s an Assistant Professor and founder of the Hip Preservation Program in the Department of Orthopaedics, at the University of Rochester Medical Center, going from treating pro athletes while based in LA to healing high school competitors and “weekend warrior” athletes in upstate NY. Brian says what he lacked in privilege growing up, he made up for with a strong family foundation in hard work, fearless commitment to being comfortable with things that are uncomfortable, and servicing people in need. In this episode, we dig into the headspace of a successful surgeon and dedicated father, what it takes to flourish in the highly competitive and ever-evolving field of medicine, and Dr. Giordano opens up about the urgent need for increased professional focus on mental wellness in today’s medical community. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Growing up in the 80s and with over 20 years of experience in corporate marketing Chris Clews knew two things very well – 80s pop culture and business. So he combined the two and created “What 80s Pop Culture Teaches Us About Today’s Workplace”. He specialized in building brands, leading them through transition and spearheading sports sponsorships with NCAA Basketball, PGA, MLB, International Soccer and the UFC. That skill set helped him build and launch his own brand as a full-time speaker and author. In this episode we learn how Chris made his transition to doing what he loves, his top business takeaways that draw from 80s wisdom and what it takes to live by the quote from his favorite, the poet laureate Ferris Bueller, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop to look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

To kick off 2022, in her first ever “solo” episode, Christa gets personal. Along with highlights and reflections on guest wisdom from the first year of her show, Christa previews what’s ahead for the podcast, talking details about guests booked for the beginning of ‘22 and for the first time answers listener questions about her “why'' in moving from TV news anchor to podcast host. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jaymee Sire currently hosts Food Network’s first and only podcast “Obsessed”, the culmination of her nearly 20-year career in TV and media. With most of her experience in sportscasting around the country, she helped launch and anchor the morning installment of ESPN’S SportsCenter. But Jaymee had always cultivated other passions. She was into cooking from a very young age and had started slowly pursuing a career in food media while she was at ESPN. You may have seen her more recently as a guest host on Beat Bobby Flay, or as floor reporter for Iron Chef Showdown. And now, the Montana native who lives in Brooklyn, NY, also owns her own media company, creating content for brands focusing on food and her other big obsession - travel. In this episode, Jaymee opens up about how she regrouped and transitioned after being part of ESPN’s massive round of on-air layoffs in 2017. Jaymee also shares how she developed the mindset to make an almost immediate pivot from 16 years in sports news to prominent positions in food media. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sports was Doug Rifenburg's world from birth. His father Dick was an All-American with Michigan's vaunted football program, he played for the Detroit Lions and became a pioneering sportscaster in Buffalo, NY. His mother founded one of the first NFL cheerleading teams. Doug himself was a three sport athlete in school, including football at University of Buffalo and in addition to working for 25 years in various forms of sporting goods sales, he spent countless hours as a multi-sport youth coach for decades, both for his own kids and teams in underserved communities. But this man of faith says something seemed to be missing in recent years and he found himself praying on finding the missing piece to his professional puzzle. Then one day, in an interesting turn of events, it all changed! Uplifting takeaways on seeking and achieving professional meaning in this episode. You'll learn what sparked Doug's realization that he could use his life-long skill set to build his global nonprofit Victory Sports and he shares how he's expanding on a dream that delivers so much more than a paycheck! https://victorysports.org/ https://www.bucketlistcareerspodcast.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kate Velasquez is a lifelong foodie, fitness lover, and chef with an expertise in recipes that promote better digestion and gut health. It all began after having kids, when she felt the need to adjust her eating habits to get back to her pre-baby fitness. Kate read extensively about cooking for weight loss and experimented with different methods until she found a formula that worked. Since then, she’s been developing feel-good and tasty recipes that align with her health goals. And in 2020, Kate took the professional leap of her life, leaving her corporate career of more than a decade in interior design to homeschool her two daughters during the pandemic and enroll in the Health Supportive Culinary Arts program at New York's Institute for Culinary Education. After graduation, she worked for the esteemed NY area chef, Peter Kelly, where she honed her meal prep skills and learned to scale recipes for entertaining. In this episode we learn what it took for Kate to pull the trigger and how she gained the strength/tools to carve out a professional path that matches who she is today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeremy Casebeer is a 6 foot 5 pro beach volleyball champion from Santa Barbara CA. Married to a Brazilian volleyball star, they spend half the year living and training in Rio and are the only two in the world currently able to compete in pro tours in both the US and Brazil. But at the top of his game in 2019 when Jeremy won his first AVP tournament, he had an "a-ha moment" which he details in this episode that sparked a reset in pandemic lockdown. Jeremy walks us through how he’s used his platform as a pro athlete to become a world-wide sponsored ambassador for sustainability with non-profits like EcoAthletes, Parley for the Oceans and The Surfrider foundation. This along with a new podcast focused on accelerating climate solutions and protecting our oceans is enabling Jeremy to combine his first love - beach volleyball - with work he feels has a larger impact and purpose! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

She always had passion for performance, natural beauty and flowers, but it wasn’t until the pandemic that Stephanie Hoover Asher pieced all of her skills together to create her perfect gig. Stephanie’s “The Pretend Flower Show”, born in lockdown, went from zero to 20K plus followers on Instagram in a matter of months. Originally from Southern California, this stay-at-home New York-based Mom and former actress with a masters in theatre, was simply seeking connection in the midst of lockdown isolation and started sharing her floral arranging skills in live videos from her kitchen. “Real Housewife of Beverly Hills” star Lisa Rinna among other influencers took notice, helping to elevate the show's reach. And now Stephanie’s following and brand “collab” opportunities are multiplying by the day. In this episode, Stephanie talks about career reinvention at any age and how to achieve the kind of organic social media growth that can happen through authentic engagement and community connection!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After ten years of climbing the startup and corporate marketing ladder, Geri Paige Butner decided she needed to jump off, stuff a backpack and take a solo seeker trip to Bali and Vietnam. She experienced a massive awakening overseas and over the next several years shifted her entire personal and professional life to become a business firestarter for women, while enjoying the freedom of being a digital nomad. Geri takes us through her international journey and the result - a 3 month program she developed that provides real tools for overcoming fear of failure and judgement, imposter syndrome and an entire lifetime of conditioning. This episode delivers a mindset that will break you free of the belief that you have to wait for someone else's permission to take action on your dream. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Born and raised in the UK, Rob Johnson worked all over the globe as a successful, highly-compensated broker for almost 20 years when he had an epiphany that prompted his life-changing pivot. Fast forward to now, almost ten years later, Rob is a top real estate agent in the luxury market of Greenwich, CT, recently ranked #1 in the state. In this episode, Rob talks about how his experience in local construction and investment projects provided invaluable advice to his client base, why investing in a mobile office has been a game-changer and how to crush it in a lucrative commission-based business, while enjoying the personal fulfillment of helping people achieve their dreams!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.