Portfolio Career Podcast

You are One Email Away from a new job, relationship, project, and more! In this special bonus episode, you will hear 5 stories from prior Portfolio Career Podcast guests and episodes. From this episodes, you will hear how a thoughtful email and outreach can really go a long way. The barrier to connect with someone is really low. It's time to reach out and go after what you want! You will hear from Chris Williamson, Shripriya Mahesh, Scott Britton, Shivani Berry, and Andrew Barry. As always, this episode with notes is available on my website.So excited for you to Build and Grow your Portfolio Career!

Personal projects can have multiple benefits. First, you are scratching your own itch and you are learning along the way. Second, they can lead into additional opportunities. For Adam Ashton, he has started many personal projects: podcasts, courses, and books. In 2020, many of them resulted in paid projects. Adam is the co-host of the 300+ episode What You Will Learn podcast. In 2021, he and his co-host wrote a new book called The Sh*T They Never Taught You. In this episode, you will learn: - why doing the work is the best way to learn- how there are different types of paid podcasting projects- why existing work is the best "proof of work" As always, this episode with notes is available on my website.Excited for you to Build and Grow your Portfolio Career!

Have you thought about all of the combined risks that you take? Michele Wucker wants you to know that You Are What You Risk, which is the name of her new and latest book. In this episode, you will to better understand your risk profile, your risk fingerprint, and risk umbrella. Excited for you to Build and Grow your Portfolio Career!As always, this episode with notes is available on my website.Connect with Michele on Twitter!

Are you looking to start a new consulting practice? Try starting with your existing employer, especially if you are thinking about leaving. Terry Rice has been self-employed for 6 years. He currently works as a Business Development Expert-In-Residence at Entrepreneur Magazine. He also helps people start their own coaching or consulting practice. In this episode, you will learn:-why your existing employer could be your first consulting client -how to scale a consulting business-why the pandemic has caused people to reevaluate their jobs-how Terry went viral on LinkedIn and what came from itAs always, this episode with notes is available on my website.Connect with Terry on Instagram!

Do you want to achieve professional and career growth fast? Consider cold emailing leaders in your field. For Nik Sharma, he realized the power of cold email in high school. Yes, high school. In this episode, Nik details tactics, insights, and stories including about successfully emailing Mark Cuban. Nik is the Founder of Sharma Brands and is also known as "The DTC Guy" because of the brand and reputation he has built through his work with Hint Water, JUDY, and Pill Club to name a few. In this episode, you will learn:- details, strategies, nuance with cold email- why cold emailing for someone else has benefits- why being funny and creative is rewarded when cold emailing people- why "DTC" or direct-to-consumer can also be applied to finding a job- how to find your next side hustle by talking to a leader in your field As always, this episode with notes can be found on my websiteLearn more from Nik on Twitter

Would you like to have a bigger network? Have more people that know you? Well starting reaching out to them over email. Molly Beck is the author of Reach Out and Cofounder of the Reach Out Party. Reaching out to someone new every day transformed her career, and it can do so for you too. You will also learn the importance of following-up, how to do so, and the value of creating any personal project. Molly is also the Founder of Messy.fm, an audio for work startup. You will also learn about podcasting. In this episode, you will learn:-how reaching out transformed Molly's career-the importance of following-up with people and how to do so-how Molly's blog opened up new opportunities-why Molly is passionate about personal podcastsAs always, this episode with notes is available on my website.Connect with Molly on Twitter!

Are you interested in a career path as a community builder? Well, it's now becoming easier to do so! For many years, companies have not prioritized hiring professional community builders and community teams. Times are a changing. Yuval Yarden is Head of Community for Venwise. She is passionate about helping people find jobs as community builders and that it is an attractive career path. Learn practical and actionable tips in this episode!In this episode, you will learn:- why building community professional is a growing and meaningful career path- why it's important to be consistent with your side projects- the rule of 3 for community buildingAs always, this episode with notes is available on my website.Connect with Yuval on LinkedIn!

What would it look like it if you bet on yourself more? Shivani Berry decided to take a leap and start a new coaching and leadership business without any clients. She is the Founder and CEO of Ascend, a leadership program for women. In this episode, you will learn how Shivani started her business in 2019 and has been able to scale it since. You will also learn:- why a lot of Ascend's growth has come from word of mouth- the importance of putting yourself out there- how the growth of online learning has contributed to Ascend's growthAs always, this episode with notes is available on my website.Connect with Shivani on Twitter!

Are you excited about the online learning industry? Charlotte Crowther is an online course creator advisor and the Founder of MySnapshot. She has worked with leading course like Tiago Forte's Building a Second Brain and Ali Abdaal's Part-Time YouTuber Academy courses. In this episode, you will learn:-the processes behind creating a course-why the online learning industry is exciting-how Charlotte started her company and product-how you could get professionally with online coursesAs always, this episode with notes is available on my website.Connect with Charlotte on Twitter!

Shripriya Mahesh has a diverse career with excellence in many fields: film, photography, building products, investing, and blogging. Shripriya Mahesh is currently the Founding Partner of Spero Ventures, an early-stage venture capital investing firm. Throughout her career, she has made changes and focused on adventure and regret minimization. These days, Shripriya believes that we are in the age of agency and encourages to listen to your own voice and act on it.In this episode, you will learn:- how to think of your career as a product- why picking the harder career option is likely the better choice- why blogging helps spark conversations As always, this episode with notes is available on my website.You can connect with Shripriya on Twitter here.

Tina He is an investor at Pace Capital, a leading VC fund in New York. Since 2018, she has been writing and growing a newsletter called Fakepixels. In this episode, you will learn how she started the newsletter and how she grew it. Tina is passionate about side projects and provides actionable ideas for your existing or potential projects. In this episode, you will learn:- how Tina started her newsletter called Fakepixels- why skills and your actual work is becoming more important than prior company names- the benefits of creating another account to test and experiment with new ideas- how Tina started working at Pace CapitalAs always, this episode with notes is available on my website. You can learn more about Tina on Twitter and through newsletter.

Having good relationships is fundamental for career growth. Cat Hernandez has been helping people get jobs, hiring people, and also some times letting go of people for over 10 years. Because of this and more, she has pulled into new jobs by contacts. Since 2015, Cat has been working with founders as an investor at Primary Venture Partners and now at The Venture Collective. This type of work naturally leads to long-term meaningful relationships. If you are interested in expanding your network and better understanding long-term relationships, this episode is for you!In this episode, you will learn:- how Cat has been able to find new roles- what Cat loves about being a venture capitalist- why helping others has a way of finding its way back to you- the importance of having network expanding conversations oftenAs always, this episode with notes is available on my website.Connect with Cat on Twitter!

David Kidder is the Cofounder and CEO of Bionic, a company that ignites growth revolutions for large organizations. David is an angel investor to 40+ startups and an author, including The Startup Playbook and New To Big. In this episode, you will learn:- how to use a start-up playbook for long-term personal and professional growth- the best advice that David got from Elon Musk- why "how to lead yourself" is an important question to ask yourself- the 5 part framework top entrepreneurs generally use- why now is a great time to refound your life and ask yourself hard questionsLearn more about David on his website and his company, Bionic.As always, this episode with notes was available on my website.

Are you looking to find a career-market-fit like a company looks for product-market-fit? Listen to Scott Britton, Cofounder of Troops, talk about his journey to currently in this ideal state. Along his highly accomplished career so far, Scott has still experimented and iterated on many different things, including selling courses, writing a book on life hacks, and starting another startup. In this episode, you will learn:- the importance of finding career-market-fit- why its OK to pivot early and often- Scott's latest life hacks (no morning meetings, Roam Research, podcasting)- how Scott and Troops use their podcast for business purposes- why the best outcomes come from sticking with something for a long timeAs always, this episode with notes is available on my website.Connect with Scott on LinkedIn, Life-Long Learner, and his podcast, Built By Humans.

Do you want to grow your career and life? Teal Founder and CEO Dave Fano is helping people create meaningful careers through tools, resources, and community. Dave was previously the Chief Growth Officer at WeWork and has seen how and why people level-up professionally and wants to provide that for more and more people. In this episode, you will learn:- how people are getting hired these days- why we are living in a new age of agency- the importance of knowing what you want - why growth marketers are in increasing demand- why fractional employment is emerging; and - Teal's free Career Growth Summit this weekAs always, this episode with notes is on my website.Connect with Dave on Twitter and learn more about Teal HERE.

Have you ever dreamed of making a living as an independent content creator? Kinsey Grant was the host of the very popular Business Casual podcast, but the opportunity to become an independent creator was too appealing. During March 2021, she left the fast-growing Morning Brew to take a leap. In this episode, you will learn:- how Kinsey grew the Business Casual podcast, - what Kinsey she likes about podcasting as a platform, - why now is the best time for independent content creators - the steps Kinsey is taking as she is building her next TBA next chapterAs always, this episode with notes is available on my website.You can connect with Kinsey on Twitter and learn more through her newsletter.

What would it look like if there was more joy in our days? How about more joy in the workplace? Sarah Wood is on a mission to empower more Joy Soldiers, people who activate joy in others, in the workplace. Following her TEDx Talk in 2019, Sarah has particularly been doing this work. Following a serendipitous moment, Sarah is now the Head of Community and Growth at Upstream. In this episode, you will learn:- how to cultivate more joy- how you could seize a breakout career opportunity- why you don't have to be an extroverted cheerleader to be a Joy Solider- why we as humans are wired to remember the negative things that happen, not the positive onesAs always, this episode with notes is available on my website.Learn more about Sarah on Twitter and her website.

What if your career was a start-up? The start-up of you! What if you professionally applied the same principles and frameworks that start-ups do? Among many other accomplishments, LinkedIn Cofounder Reid Hoffman and Village Global Cofounder Ben Casnocha authored The Start-Up of You in 2012 to help answer some of these questions for you. In this episode, I summarized the key takeaways and insights for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career.In this episode, you will learn:- the importance of being in permanent beta- the start-up of you skillsetYou can purchase the book HERE.As always, this episode with notes is available on my website.

Do you want to teach a transformational online course? Curious Lion Founder Andrew Barry has been a professional in the corporate training and learning and development industry for 15+ years. In 2019, he started studying and embracing transformational online courses more. And in summer 2020, he had a lightbulb moment. After that, he started sharing his knowledge online more and more. Later, through some serendipity, Andrew become the Program Director for On Deck Course Creators, a brand new program launching Spring 2021. If you are looking to be a course creator, this episode is for you! In this episode, you will learn:-why frameworks are helpful to become a course creator-why teaching is an important skill but is learnable-how to know if you can become an online transformational course creator-the benefits of learning in publicAs always, this episode with notes is on my website.You can connect with Andrew on Twitter!

Are you looking to start a new coaching side hustle? Rebecca Garcia and Melissa Wong work both full-time at Facebook and Nextdoor, respectively. In addition, they are passionate about helping others level-up. They both share stories and experiences about how they have been able to find clients, determine their offerings, and ultimately solve people's problems. If interested in being a coach or growing your practice, this episode is for you!You will learn:- the importance of trust of finding clients- why coaches are increasing demand- how to find partnerships and collaborations for referrals and prospectsAs always, this episode with notes in my website.Connect with Rebecca! Connect with Melissa!

Smiley Poswolsky is a millennial workplace expert, motivational speaker, and author of The Quarter-Life Breakthrough and The Breakthrough Speaker. His TEDx talk on "the quarter-life crisis" has been viewed more than 1.5 million times. In May 2021, Smiley's next and newest book, Friendship in the Age of Loneliness, will be available. In this episode you will learn, -how to maintain your friendships-how Smiley pivoted his work in 2020-how to think of your Portfolio Career in terms of lily padsThis episode with notes is on my website.Connect with Smiley on Twitter and his website.

Claire Wasserman is an educator, author, and founder of Ladies Get Paid, a book, educational platform, and global community that champions the professional and financial advancement of women. The community has grown to over 75,000 members. In this episode, you will learn:- how Claire wrote her book, Ladies Get Paid- how to think about yourself as your own business- the importance of networking and finding opportunities through your network- becoming a better negotiator by asking follow-up questions- how doing one thing can lead to more and bigger opportunitiesAs always, this episode with notes is available on my website.Connect with Claire on Instagram!

Launching a startup is really, really hard. For John Henry, he does not want it to be an expense of creating content. Since 2014, John has consistently produced content and hosted branded podcasts with eBay, WeWork, Samsung, and The Washington Post, etc. He also hosted a TV show called Hustle on VICELAND. In 2020, John cofounded Loop, an insurance technology company. While launching the startup, John is doubling-down on producing content because of its impact. If producing content is important to you, this episode is for you! In this episode, you will learn:-the benefits of creating content-the growing career fields in audio and podcasting-how to break into a new sector-why John is investing into his media team while launching a new startupThis episode with notes is available on my websiteConnect with John on Instagram and Twitter to learn more about Loop and his ideas

David Spinks is the cofounder of CMX, where over 20,000 community professionals gather to learn and support each other. In 2019, CMX was acquired by Bevy, where Spinks now serves as the VP of Community, helping companies launch and scale event-driven community programs. David's new book, The Business of Belonging: How to Make Community your Competitive Advantage, is available in March 2021. In this episode, you will learn:- how David has created his own career path- how to start and grow a community- David's book writing journey- the importance of building community as a freelancer or solopreneur. This episode with notes is available on my website. Connect with David on Twitter and learn more about his book here.

This is a special episode with my sister, Dana Lund. After getting married in 2018, Dana and her husband moved to Miami on a whim. You will learn how she eventually figured out what she wanted to do, how she worked two jobs at one point, and the work she is doing now as a real estate broker in Miami. You will also learn how we both and our family dealt with losing our Dad in 2006 and how a charitable race helped us find our footing. You will learn how our team, Team Nebinski, in the race helped me build confidence and skills that I would later use for my Portfolio Career.This episode with notes is available on my websiteTo connect with Dana, you can do so here.

Before it was even a thing, Diane Mulcahy created the first course in the country on the Gig Economy and in the MBA program at Babson College. Out of that course grew a book, The Gig Economy. Diane works in the Gig Economy as a consultant and advisor to Fortune 500 and startup company clients, and as a speaker, writer, and adjunct professor. In this episode, you will learn:- key insights from Diane's book, The Gig Economy- how to take advantage of opportunities in 2021- how to create inbound opportunities through content marketing- how the gig economy for professional workers is continuing to growAs always, this episode with notes is available on my website.Connect with Diane on Twitter!

For the last six years, Jonathan Basker has grown his own, independent company.He has done so WITHOUT having a website. He has worked in the recruiting, HR, and leadership sectors with and at leading firms like Etsy, Betaworks, Handy, Bark, and InVision just to name a few. He is currently a consultant usually taking on interim roles and a coach. In this episode, you will learn:-how Jonathan started working WITH companies, instead of for them-how helping a friend led to Jonathan starting his coaching work-the ups and downs of having a Portfolio Career-how Jonathan determined his pricing strategyAs always, this episode with notes is available on my website Connect with Jonathan on Twitter

Are you looking for a practical overview and toolkit for your Portfolio Career? Consider reading Emma Gannon's The Multi-Hyphen Life book! Emma is the host of UK's Number 1 Career podcast, Ctrl Alt Delete, with over 8 million downloads. She has blogged since 2009 and is the author of five books. She wrote this book after enjoying a Multi-Hyphen Life. A hyphen is a type of work or activity in someone's portfolio. This episode shares best insights from the book! As always, this episode with time-stamp notes is available on my websitePlease learn more about the book herePlease learn more about Emma Gannon here and connect with her online (Twitter and Instagram)

Let's make it pivoting easier. Veronica Kaulinis and Michelle Welsch join me to talk about how we can get better at pivoting, an important skill to learn for your Portfolio Career. 2020 taught us that we need to be more prepared for change. In this panel-style episode, you will hear pivot stories, experiences, and insights. Michelle is based in Nepal and Veronica is in Bali creating a global conversation with diverse perspectives. After this episode, you learn more how to pivot with energy and excitement.As always, this episode with notes is available on my websiteYou learn more about Veronica on her websiteYou learn more about Michelle on her website

When an opportunity arises, you sometimes have to take it. Ali Kriegsman is the Cofounder and COO of Bulletin, a venture capital-backed retail technology company. Running a company is extremely demanding. When a literary agent reached out, she decided to take the opportunity. Her book, How To Build A Goddamn Empire, will be available in April 2021. In this episode, you will learn:- the importance of finding creative outlets when not fulfilled- why having existing published work demonstrates your ability for future and bigger opportunities- the importance of believing in yourself - why it's OK if your side-hustle is not big As always, this episode with notes is available on my websiteLearn more about Ali on her website

Will Bachman is the Cofounder of Umbrex, a community for independent management consultants. He started the community after leaving the leading management consulting firm, McKinsey, and starting his own independent management consulting practice. He is passionate about helping independent professionals thrive through his 340+ episode podcast called Unleashed. In this episode, you will learn:- why the independent consultant market is growing- how to think about your career and relationships with a five-decade horizon- the importance of being specific as an independent professional; and - how to have better client context discovery conversations.As always, this episode with notes is available on my websiteConnect with Will through Umbrex

It's a New Year and it likely means you have new ambitions for your Portfolio Career. Putting yourself out there in the internet is an meaningful strategy to find unique opportunities and ones that you are specific to you. This bonus episode including 6 clips from prior episodes to help you do so. You will hear from Jerome Lamaar, Darrah Brustein, Paul Jun, Erica Blair, Colin Campbell, and Natalie Sportelli. Tune to Build and Grow your Portfolio Career!As always, this episode with notes is available on my website

Are you trying to better understand your journey in 2020? Lisa Carmen Wang, the Founder of The Confident Investor, is one of the most self-aware people that I know. In this episode, you will learn how she has been reflecting on 2020 and frameworks she has been using to determine her work and relationships going-forward. You will also learn mindset tactics to deal with imposter syndrome.In this episode, you will learn:- why letting go can lead to breakthroughs - how to overcome lack of enoughness feelings- the benefits of writing down your superpowers- the importance of focusing on impact over scale and growth- how to overcome imposter syndromeAs always, this episode with notes is available on my websiteConnect with Lisa on Instagram and LinkedIn!

Liz Wessel is the Cofounder and CEO of WayUp, a venture-backed company and platform used by millions of early-career professionals to get hired. Liz has also been featured in Business Insider and Fast Company about her success with and recommending cold emailing for help. You will learn job search advice and cold emailing, and how Liz has been building her Portfolio Career.In this episode, you will learn:- one the best cold emails that Liz got- the importance of follow-up after you receive advice- how Liz got passionate about cold emailing - how angel investing makes Liz a better leader- job searching advice during the current work-from-home environment As always, this episode with notes is available on my websiteConnect with Liz on Twitter!

In July 2019, Carly Valancy's life started to change. She devoured the ideas in Molly Beck's book, Reach Out, and made a plan. Every work day since, she would reach out to a different person. After 100 days, her life changed. Among much more, she ended up collaborating with Molly and founded The Reach Out Party, a workshop to help people reach out together. In this episode, you will learn:- how Carly's life changed after reaching out every day since July 2019- the four types of reaching out in the Reach Out book, and a fifth one that Carly invented- why reaching out can help you find your voice and build your confidence- how a practice of reaching out can lead to professional growth As always, this episode with notes is available on my website.Connect with Carly on Instagram

Seth Godin is the author of 20 international bestselling books and the founder of the altMBA and the Akimbo Workshops. His latest book is called The Practice. In this episode, you learn about the core ideas in the book, especially related to podcasting. In this episode, you will learn:- the difference between being a podcaster, a creative podcaster, and a professional podcaster- what it means to ship creative work- how sunk costs can fuel you to keep shipping- Seth's views on a Portfolio Career- how you should think about creative work if you have a day-jobAs always, this episode with time-stamp notes is available on my website

Is it possible to go an outreach message to a new client? This bonus episode including 6 clips from prior episodes to help you do so. You will hear from Wes Kao, Jay Clouse, Tony Bacigalupo, Samantha Clarke, Tom Critchlow, and Julia Lipton! Tune to Build and Grow your Portfolio Career! As always, this episode with notes is available on my website.

This is a special bonus episode. David is interviewed by his very first guest, Kean Gardner. David shares lessons learned from 2+ years of podcasting and developing a portfolio of work around his Portfolio Career Podcast. You will learn:- how there there are tiers and plateaus in a podcasting journey- how creating a podcast can lead to a modern marketing set of skills- benefits of podcasting that people overlook- how podcasting has led to professional work organically As always, this episode with notes is available on my website

In 2020, Özlem Özkan published a memoir called The Student. Most of her career has been as a teacher, in addition to experience in business development and sales. Her passions lies into at the intersection of leadership, common values among different cultures, and personal growth. This led her to starting her podcast, Bridging, in 2020. If you are interested in launching a podcast or writing a book, this episode is for you!In this episode, you will learn:- why and how Özlem wrote her book - why Özlem thinks everyone should a write a book- how Özlem pivoted and was able to get some opportunities- the core pillars that Özlem has focused on throughout her Portfolio CareerAs always, this episode with notes is available on my websiteConnect with Özlem on Instagram

Anne Stark Ditmeyer has been living in Paris since 2009. She launched her Pret-A-Voyager blog in 2007 and it has been her best business card. She has not applied for a job in 10+ years. Anne is passionate about Portfolio Careers. She has worked at the intersection of multiple fields. Currently, she is mostly focused on online workshops and creativity coaching. You will learn:- how opportunities and relationships themselves from Anne's blog- how Anne doubled-down on creating and leading workshops- how to think about a Portfolio Career and to create your own- how a magical connection led to a special, personal projectAs always, this episode with notes is available on my websiteConnect with Anne on Twitter and Instagram

Chris Williamson is the host of the Modern Wisdom podcast, a 240+ episode show started in early 2018. With a background of peak performance physically, Chris has brought that level of rigor to his show. This was a jam-packed episode! In this episode, you will learn: - how to create wealth- the importance of hard work and consistency- the leverage and opportunities we have to be a creator on the internet- key takeaways and insights from the Atomic Habits and Navalmanack books As always, this episode with time-stamp notes is available on my websiteFollow Chris on Twitter and Instagram

What has been the most unexpected career change you have made? Cynthia Pong was a public defender for over 6 years before a big pivot. Her pivot to coaching happened in a few different steps and iterations along the way. Now, she is a career coach and strategist, and recently named one of LinkedIn's Top Voices. She also recently published a new book called Don't Stay In Your Lane. In this episode, you will learn:-why career change is a continual and ongoing thing, even if you aren't actively searching for a new job-how Cynthia transitioned from being a public defender to coaching -how she was able to get coaching clients and create a beneficial referable program-how Cynthia found product market fit with her offerings-how one press article had a big impact-how to become a better negotiatorAs always, this episode with notes is available on my websiteConnect with Cynthia on LinkedIn and Instagram

Job searching is hard. Sometimes as a Generalist you have too many choices and potential options to potentially pursue. Nick deWilde embarked on a job search in 2020 and then the pandemic hit. He blogged about his journey and eventual landing spot at Guild Education in his newsletter, The Jungle Gym. You will learn:- how to approach a job search as a generalist- the importance of creating and sharing narrative hooks- how creating content while working will be normalized- how to think about your work in the context in a Portfolio of meaning- the difference in approaching founders vs hiring managersAs always, this episode with notes is available on my websiteConnect with Nick on Twitter

While on sabbatical from startups a few years ago, Julia Lipton went abroad and saw a lifestyle that fundamentally changed her. She saw people making as much money as she was previously and working much less. She began consulting and now lives a Portfolio Career and is helping others do the same. She is the Founder of Awesome People Ventures, consults for another investment fund, and recently produced the Awesome People Talent Accelerator. You will learn practical insights and tips learned through the Accelerator to help you become self-employed or find more clients.In this episode, you will learn:- why emailing your friends or key professional relationships is overlooked- how to find your self-employment "sweet spot"- why consulting and flexible work is an increasing trend- Julia's best remote working tips after doing so for many yearsThis episode with notes can be found can be found on my websiteFollow and connect Julia on Twitter at @julialipton

Serena Kern-Libera released her first music album in 2013. She has collaborated with leading musicians and artists like Rishi Rich. Professionally, she has also been an acclaimed lawyer and trade policy expert in London. She believes these two distinct and separate careers have complimented each other. Her passion to have the next generation find their passion led to Serena cofounding Discover2Dream. In this episode, you will learn:- how writing and performing her own music was a catalyst and turning point for her music career - how some of her greatest collaborations come from unexpected chance- why she wishes that she embraced her Portfolio Career earlier in her career- how to think about a having a skills umbrella - why a Portfolio Career can make you more interesting and help with your mental healthThis episode with notes is available on my website

People often talk about wanting to have an impact in their local community. Marcus Goodwin is leading by example once again, as he is running for Washington DC Council in the November 2020 election. Marcus previously ran in 2018 as well. You will learn how Marcus has adapted his campaign first time, the skills it takes to lead and run a campaign. One of Marcus's campaign slogans is People Over Politics, as you will learn how he has been building community around his efforts. These grassroots approaches and leadership actions are applicable to many other professional efforts. You will learn:- the professional and personal skills required to run a good political campaign- what Marcus did professionally in-between his two campaigns- how Marcus is using his professional background and skills to have a bigger impact and find purpose- why representation and having a voice is critical As always, this episode with notes is available on my website

The passing of a loved one is extremely difficult. It often eventually reminds us what really matters and the life that we want to live. For Elisabeth Cardiello, losing her Dad resulted in her eventually starting her company, Caffe Unimatic. Coffee and conversations over coffee was a signature experience and moment of connection between her and Dad. Elisabeth has started a project called Brave Conversations Over Coffee to help people become better communicators and listeners. You will learn how she is growing this initiative and has been helping others work on creating a life centered around their values and legacy.In this episode, you will learn:- how to map out a legacy- how to live true your values- how a thoughtful and passionate email can open up opportunities- how much our mindset impacts our actionsAs always, this episode with time-stamp notes is here

When talent meets opportunity, incredible things can happen. For Katie Hunt, she has been a leadership force at many leading companies like Warby Parker, Hinge, and 30+ other companies that she has consulted for. She is currently the Cofounder of The Fund and the Cofounder of SHOWFIELDS. Before these two companies, she was an Independent Consultant for startups. Through iteration and then focusing on her superpower more, she learned when and how she could pitch and secure projects and clients. In this episode, you will learn how to do so too. In this episode, you will learn:- why it is important of pitching the exact and specific project that you know you can excel in- why consulting is also like dating- why it is better to pick the right team than the right idea- how SHOWFIELDS and the team adapted during COVIDAs always, this episode with time-stamp notes is on my website

Developing and building a personal brand online is hard, especially on Twitter. Natalie Sportelli is an expert on Twitter, and you will learn strategies and tactics so that you can too. Natalie currently leads brand and content for Lerer Hippeau, a leading early-stage venture capital firm in NYC. You will learn how and why she works on side projects, including her new newsletter called Found Objects. If you are interested in creating an online brand and audience, this episode is for you!You will learn:- how to use Twitter to build an audience and personal brand- the importance of overcoming fear about creating content online - why side projects are important to help your career development- how to become an intraprenuer at workAs always, this episode with notes is available on my website

WOW. Thank you for two years of podcasting together. If you have listening and supporting for two years now, THANK YOU. If this is your first episode, THANK YOU. This bonus episode a reflection on the two years, gives you an on my Portfolio Career, and a few things you can do today! To subscribe to my every two weeks One Email Away newsletter for opportunities, please do so here.