Portfolio Career Podcast

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.

What would a remarkable job-matching newsletter look like? Tom Guthrie did just that with onejob. It was born out of his experience helping people trying to find and source primarily Chief of Staff opportunities. Tom grew this newsletter and community, and turned into a material revenue source. Through this network, Tom recently co-founded Propel, a curated network of rising stars who want to build the next big thing as founders or executives. Tom is currently in his second year at Columbia Business School and is also an investor at Rucker Park Capital and Dorm Room Fund.In this episode, you will learn:- How a good newsletter is like a good product- How to find a Chief of Staff opportunity- How so many people do not like their job, meaning you are not alone if you feel that way- How starting and growing a newsletter can lead to interesting opportunitiesAs always, this episode with notes is available at on my website

Samantha Clarke has been an early advocate and practitioner of the Portfolio Career lifestyle. She is the author of Love it or Leave It, which includes sections on a Portfolio Career. She has also taught How To Build a Portfolio Career classes with Guardian. Happiness is her purpose umbrella and her consulting work for companies and individuals is underneath it. You will learn the benefits of mapping out your work to create an umbrella and statement to celebrate yourself and your work! You will learn:- how to cultivate a purpose umbrella- learnings from Samantha's TEDx Talk on why we should break up with work- Portfolio Career takeaways Samantha's book, Love It or Leave It- the 5 W's of a Portfolio Career - why a Portfolio Career is a celebration of who you are and your work As always, this episode with notes is available on my website

Kim Kaupe is the Cofounder and CEO of The Superfan Company, a fan engagement agency. The company has collaborated with A-list properties such as Oprah, The New York Mets, KISS, Shawn Mendes, ACE Comic Con, Miller Coors, and Paul McCartney. She is the host of the LinkedIn Live series Coffee with Kim, a global keynote speaker, teacher of multiple LinkedIn courses, and more. She did not intend to be an entrepreneur and have an expansive portfolio, meaning that you can do if you want to! In this episode, you will learn:- the importance of a designing a business that works for you, not what outsiders think- how Kim created her content series, Coffee with Kim- the impact of sending personalized handwritten notesAs always, this episode with notes is available on my website

Hana Jung loves surfing. She has learned how to ride the waves of life too. After having a successful career in marketing roles in New York, she left for an unknown path. With her focus on service, he eventually then founded Re:Boot Experiences to help leaders connect, learn, and expand. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career! In this episode, you will learn:what Hana has learned from surfinghow One Email helped Hana pivotwhat Hana has learned from her coaching clientshow to design and develop a digital offeringAs always, this episode is available on my website

What is in your portfolio? Salman Ansari has been a Founder, CTO, web & iOS engineer, teacher, writer, illustrator and a DJ. Currently, he writes essays and mainly advises startups. One of his recent essays, The Polymath Playbook, went viral. We talk about this essay and more for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career! You will learn:- the importance of having a foundational skill- how to overcome challenges that come with being a polymath- the importance of writing for yourself and not an audience As always, this episode with notes is available on my website

The global pandemic has stress-tested so many of our careers and lives. What if our Portfolio Careers were anti-fragile? What actions could you take for this to occur?Khe Hy left a very accomplished 15-year career on Wall Street for a new unknown chapter. For the last 5 years, he has run his own business and has been called "Oprah for Millennials." His RadReads newsletter now reaches 20,000. You will learn how "learning in public" and doing work "that is fun" has resulted in growth and resilience.You will learn:- how one press article in CNN resulted in 9,000 new email subscribers- why it is important to find work and projects that are fun- the benefits of learning in public resulting in Khe hearing interest from people for him to start a course on using Notion- ways to gain leverage as a solopreneurAs always, this episode with notes is available on my website

Should we be looking at our careers differently instead of jobs? Hayley Darden recently published a blog post titled, It’s Time to Retire the Idea of Jobs. She wants us to think differently about contribution, talent matching, and organizational design. She has worked in the recruiting and learning development sectors, has read over 1000s of resumes, and worked on many creative projects. All of this and more resulted in a special conversation with ways forward for you and your Portfolio Career!You will learn:- The importance of thinking about the "verbs" instead of your title- Why you always get to own your story about your career- Why so many jobs come through relationships, which is a good thing- Why our ability to learn and grow is a underestimated strength when thinking about what to do next As always, this episode with time-stamp notes is available on my website

For the last almost 3 years, Wes Kao has run her own marketing and strategy firm. She is an end-to-end marketer helping B2C brands launch new products and create new categories. Before that, she was co-creator and Executive Director at Seth Godin's altMBA. In the past fifteen years, she has launched 150+ products, features, and campaigns at Flite, BareMinerals, L’Oreal, and Gap. You will learn how to rigorously determine a plan to market products and also yourself, if you are unclear about your path.You will learn:- The Importance of Increasing Your Box and Opportunity Set- Why End-To-Marketing Is An Important Skill Set- How To Reframe an Outcome- The Importance of Understanding Incentives When Engaging With PeopleAs always, this episode with time-stamp notes is available on my website

April Rinne is equal parts global authority, advocate, ally and adventurer. She has been an early expert and practitioner of the Portfolio Career lifestyle movement. She is an advisor to policymakers, startups, and global development firms, to name a few. She is also a globetrotter with insatiable wanderlust; her work and curiosity have taken her to more than 100 countries. In 2011 she was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. In addition to learning the benefits of a Portfolio Career, you will learn about a Flux Mindset. April is writing a book on a Flux Mindset currently. You will learn:- How teaching and a service-based mindset can help you easily transition from projects, sectors, and jobs- How your Portfolio Career may be initially mocked but is eventually really respected - How a portfolio is greater than the sum of its parts- How to adapt to a world of constant change- How to apply a Flux Mindset to your Portfolio CareerAs always, this episode with time-stamp notes is available on my website

Kat Vellos is the author of We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships which was released in January 2020. Based on the overwhelming support of the book and her related expertise as a Connection Coach, she left her prior job to go full-time on speaking, coaching, consulting, and advising. She is also the Founder of both Bay Area Black Designers and Better than Small Talk. Previously, she was User Experience and Product Designer at Slack, Pandora, and multiple Silicon Valley startups. If interested in her book’s origin story, how she wrote it, and her journey afterwards, this episode is for you!You will learn:- how to better develop and improve relationships as an adult- how Kat was able to write her book while working- the benefits of having a creative outlet while also working full-time- why it is important to publish your work, and you never know the unexpected benefits until you do so- how profound acts of kindness and generosity can be As always, this episode with time-stamp notes is here

Has your Portfolio Career changed due to given COVID-19? Have you moved locations? For Lakshmi Parthasarathy, she decided to leave New York City and work remotely in Columbia by herself on a whim. Travel and adventure have always been a passion for her, so she decided to jet-set. You will learn about she has been able to explore interests while also working remotely as a software engineer at FreeWill.You will also learn:-How to network to potentially get a job at Google, where she previously worked. -How her company, FreeWill, is building a culture while working remotely -Why she is also enjoys and often writes on Medium-Why this time period could be perfect to re-design your lifestyle As always, this episode with time-stamp notes is available on my website.Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!

Neil Soni has built, grown, and created new ventures – both within the world’s largest brands and as an independent entrepreneur. Neil is currently the Founder & CEO of Unlimited Brewing Company, the world’s first platform for customizing and personalizing beer. He also runs a growth and innovation consulting practice, which helps startups and Fortune 500 companies partner and invest in cross-industry technology and commercial opportunities. Neil is the author of The Startup Gold Mine: How to Tap the Hidden Innovation Agendas of Large Companies to Fund and Grow Your Business.In this episode, you will learn:-how unexpected email breaks led to new ventures-how taking notes after a new job ending up starting an unexpected book launch-how companies are increasingly wanting to work with freelancers-the importance of also creating products, in addition to your freelance workAs always, this episode with time-stamp notes is available on my website

Georgie-Ann Getton-Mckoy wrote a book called The Art of Getting Sh*T Done. It details her professional journey filled with tons of projects, accomplishments, and accolades. As a follow-up to our prior podcast conversation, you will hear how her Portfolio Career has evolved after publishing the book. You will also learn about The Power of Being Broke, in case you have been reevaluating your career during quarantine. You will also learn about a software platform to host networking events. This is an inspiring and high-energy conversation! As always, this episode with time-stamp notes is available on my website

Are you interested in doing more strategic work as a freelancer? After leaving Google, Tom Critchlow has been self-employed for six years. He shares his journey and his Strategic Independent framework to help you get better clients, paid more, and have more resiliency. One of the core principles is to ask for “context” for your work. You will also learn about crafting and creating your own identity, and how blogging has been so helpful for Tom in doing so. His collection of posts led to interesting conversations, clients and will eventually become a book. In this episode, you will learn:- how to think about crafting and creating your own professional identity - a unique approach to blogging- the importance of asking for context- creating a hub of work and ideas- a certain style of work called executive sparring As always, this episode with time-stamp notes is available on my website

When was the first time you worked in a co-working space before? Tony Bacigalupo started Manhattan's first coworking location, New Work City, in 2007. He is passionate about bringing people together and meaningful human connection. Most recently, he has been advising and coaching coworking space owners. In this episode, he provides tactical insights on how to start conversations that matter, facilitating Zoom events, and fostering online communities. As always, this episode with time-stamp notes is available.

Do you wish you had more reach with the work you do... or could do? Wish you had more opportunities? Do you wonder if prior work and skills are going to come into use in the future? Wonder if it is OK if you haven't found the "one thing" yet?I read the book, Range, by David Epstein to answer these questions for you. This book is a extremely helpful to learn about about different case studies, examples, principles and worldviews to build and grow your Portfolio Career! As always, this episode with time-stamp notes is available on my website

300 podcast episodes. Katie Dalebout has recorded over 300 podcast episodes. She is the host of the Let It Out podcast. She started the podcast in 2013. She was working full-time and podcasting. She also wrote a book during that time period on journaling. You will learn the benefits of these two key parts of Katie's Portfolio Career.In this episode, you will learn:- how Katie grew her podcast and was able to monetize it- how Katie thinks about One Email Away and related kismet experiences- the benefits of podcasting- how creative projects do not always work outAs always, this episode with time-stamp notes is available on my website

Taking The Podcasting Fellowship led by Seth Godin and Alexandra DiPlama in the Summer of 2018 was transformational for me. In that workshop, I also met Maria Xenidou. After completing that workshop, we were lucky to be invited to be as coaches in The Podcasting Fellowship for three cohorts. In the Fall of 2019, we piloted and successfully a new advanced podcasting workshop. You will learn about this special mutual journey of ours.In this episode, you will learn: 1) the benefits of taking online workshops, 2) how to create a workshop, 3) how to find and develop adjacent skills and projects, and 4) the mutual benefit of being a few steps ahead to help others and more! A fun and casual conversation! Link to prior episode between Maria and David in November 2019As always, this episode with time-stamp notes can be found here

Are you looking to jump-start your Portfolio Career? A podcast has been incredible learning opportunity and platform for me. Thank you for being part the journey. In this episode, I share with you 15 reasons how a podcast could help you. You will also learn about my Portfolio Career journey more since starting the podcast in summer of 2018. As always, this episode with the 15 reasons and more about me is available on my website

I have received a lot of value from online workshops. From being a student, a coach, and then co-creating one, I have learned a lot of skills, met a lot of friends, and developed a body of work from them.Howard Gray runs a new workshop on creating workshops through his company Wavetable. You will learn more about this exciting and emerging work and opportunity you may have to build and grow your Portfolio Career.I am honored to talk to Howard for a second time on the podcast. The first time, you learned a lot about learning and growing "lowercase skills" for your Portfolio Career. You will also learn about Hidden Networks, and how to use a framework to uncover "hidden" opportunities. As always, this episode with time-stamp notes is available on my website. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!

Thrilled to have Jay Clouse back on the show for you. Jay is the founder Unreal Collective, a community for founders, freelancers, and creators. Unreal's flagship product is a 12-week accelerator program. He also created the Freelancing School to help freelancers make a living. He is the host of a new show called Creative Elements and the co-host of upside podcast.Jay has extensive insights and experience in creating projects and work online. You will learn key insights on how he is navigating the current environment and how you can create a body of work that becomes a flywheel wheel.In this episode you will learn:-how to not talk yourself out of a great job or project (i.e. experience ladders)-relationship and conversation best practices -the difference between habits and commitments-how Jay finds new projects and workAs always, this episode with time-stamp notes is available on my website

Dorie Clark has been named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50, and was recognized as the #1 Communication Coach in the world by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards. Clark, a consultant and keynote speaker, teaches executive education at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and Columbia Business School, and she is the author of Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You and Stand Out.Dorie has been a pioneer in the Portfolio Career movement. It's a true honor to talk to her about her core ideas, and how we can make progress during this difficult environment. You will learn:-how to reinvent yourself-the benefits of a portfolio career-how to use social proof and the halo effort to your advantage-the difference between sales and marketing for your career-how to start a coaching business-the benefits of building an audienceAs always, this episode with time-stamp notes is available on my website

Roughly two-thirds of full-time workers experience burnout on the job, according to a 2018 Gallup study of nearly 7,500 employees. During the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health and wellness is effecting us further and in new ways.Today's guest is Cassandra Bianco, the founder of WELL*BEINGS, a global health and wellness community. You will learn how she grew this community and the benefits of a non-linear path. As a special bonus, she blessed us with a special guided meditation at the end of this podcast to further help during this time of unease and uncertainty.Cassandra was recently featured in The New York Times.As always, this episode with time-stamp notes is available on my website.

Samantha Radocchia, or "Sam Rad" for short, is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, author, and emerging tech advocate who combines the mindsets of an anthropologist and a technologist. She has also completed over 700 jumps as a competitive skydiver.After leaving Chronicled in 2019, a company she cofounded, she went on a personal journey to figure out what to do next. You will learn her personal experiences, lessons learned and steps she took during this transition. She has used those lessons to start make progress during our current global transition period as well. She recently started a new marketplace project, Homefront Supply, to help during the COVID-19 crisis.In this episode, you will learn:-why personal progress in any form is important during major changes-the importance of grounding yourself during a period of transition-how Sam specifically wrote her book, Bitcoin Pizza-how major change also creates opportunities -how Sam overcame fear to become a global keynote speaker As always, this episode with time-stamp notes is available on my website at www.portfoliocareerpodcast.com

Thank you for supporting me and my podcasting journey. Thrilled to celebrate episode #100 together. I could not be more honored and lucky to do so with Juvoni Beckford, who has been foundational to me living in New York City. Juvoni Beckford is currently a software engineer at Google and co-founder of Personal Development Nerds. From growing up in a difficult environment, he learned how to maximize any opportunity and resource given and to create his own. Based on market dynamics for software engineering jobs, he decided to teach himself how to code, in addition to obtaining a business degree.He reads around 50 books per year and uses an engineering mindset to apply to all areas of his life. This episode is full of short-term and long-term ideas for personal and professional life. In this episode, you will learn:- how and why Juvoni taught himself how to code- lessons learned from getting his current job as a software engineer at Google, and leveraging prior opportunities each time- how to apply an engineering mindset to personal development- the benefits of writing annual reviews and how Juvoni does so- the importance of deep work for chunks of time and then reflecting and evaluating; and- the importance of managing your emotions As always, this episode with time-stamp notes is available on my websiteLearn more about Juvoni on Twitter and his website

Jack Butcher is the founder of Opponent and Visualize Value. Over the past year, Jack has built Visualize Value into a sustainable business and community. Jack built this unexpectedly and from personal interest and passion and wanting to better understand timeless life and business principles. Jack has grown the Visualize Value Instagram account to over 40,000 followers. One of the company's core products is the Daily Manifest, which helps you plan and take action on your daily performance. If you are freelancer, creative, or business owner that runs into the same problems, this episode is for you.In this episode, you will learn about:1. the mistakes that freelancers and creatives often make2. the importance of layering skills3. how to create content that drives awareness of your products4. how to create something remarkable that brings attention to you5. lessons learned from growing Visualize Value into a sustainable business and community6. how to turn your projects into productsTo learn more about Jack and Visualize Value, please learn more on Instagram and Twitter. Highly recommend. As always this episode with time-stamp notes is available on my website at Portfolio Career Podcast.

Jake Kahana is a designer and entrepreneur who teaches creative leaders the tools and skills to build thriving creative teams. He is a cofounder of Caveday, a company founded to maximize productivity for individuals and corporations through facilitated deep focus sessions and deep work training. Their global community has participated in over 10,000 hours of deep work “in The Cave.” As a founding US faculty member with The School of Life, Jake teaches workshops in emotional intelligence for corporate teams. In this episode, you will learn:-how Jake thinks about the difference between life and career planning-how personal projects can lead to unexpected outcomes-the different types of freelancers-the importance of "doing the work" compared to branding perfection As always, this episode with time-stamp notes is available on my website To learn more about Jake, please see his website

Have you ever thought about designing your life around sleep? After experiencing burn-out and insomnia, Mollie McGlocklin solved her own sleep problem and then began helping others. She is the founder of Sleep Is A Skill. You will learn practical sleep tips and how Mollie is also launching a podcast and a course.In this episode, you will learn:1) how sleep is a skill 2) how sleep can be a trojan horse to improving other areas of your life3) how Mollie developed an expertise in this field, found clients, and grew her business; and4) lifestyle design insightsAs always, this episode is available with time-stamp notes on my website

Paul Jun has been writing online for 9 years, even while in college. Based on his self-education expertise and passion, he has written three books on the topic. He is a currently the Editorial Director of COLLINS, a writer, and photographer. He is former Head of Content for CreativeMornings and helped launch Seth Godin’s altMBA program, and co-founded The Observers.You will learn how the internet and writing have been fundamental to his experiences, personal transformations, and building and growing his Portfolio Career.In this episode, you will learn:- how to use the internet to learn- how learning is a habit that needs to be nurtured- what the benefits of writing online and privately are- how to think about "learn vs earn" when evaluating projects and opportunities- how to approach a group of diverse peers to help understand the value you can bring- how to use the internet to propel your job search and uncover blind spots and new opportunitiesAs always, this episode with time-stamp notes is available on my website

Would you like to learn more from books? Adam Ashton is the cohost of the leading podcast, What You Will Learn. The project started in 2016 with a very simple approach and focus. You will hear how the project has evolved, how Adam designs his life, key takeaways from books he believes are most relevant to people with portfolio careers! You will also learn:-the many benefits of podcasting-how projects evolve in unlikely ways-how feedback can help or hurt your work-how Adam has evolved his thinking on real-world professional experience vs projectAs always, this episode with time-stamp notes is available on my podcast

Robin Rice is a pioneer in online social change projects. Her “Be Who You Are Academy” has trained more than 15,000 students. Her YourHolidayMom.com project during Thanksgiving and New Year's Day gained 35,000 interactions in the first 40 days online in 2012. Robin is also a 4x time international bestselling author and thinking partner to leaders worldwide.In this episode, you will learn:1. how Robin initially designs her projects2. how Robin enrolls a team for her projects3. why projects become easier over-time4. how stories effect our behaviors and actions5. how Robin launches her projectsRobin Rice's websiteAs always, this episode with time-stamp notes is available on my website

Society encourages us to focus on being one thing, one label. But why is that? How could our lives be different if we focused on designing them around learning and continuous growth.Steph Smith wrote a blog post called You Don't Need To Quit Your Job To Make. We talked about this blog post and many others from her blog that has reached 300,000 people.In this episode you will also learn:-where people should spend more time in their job search-the benefits of writing online-why skill acquisition is super important is today's information-age economy-the importance of learning how to learn-how to design your days and the benefits of remote workExcited for you to Build and Grow Your Portfolio Career!As always, this episode with time-stamp notes is available on my website.Steph's work can be found on her website and on Twitter.

There is no time like the present to start creating assets, companies, and following your purpose. Miracle Olatunji is the author of the Purpose: How To Live and Lead With Impact book and founder of OpportuniMe. While she is still in college! As always this episode with time-stamp notes is available on my website.

Have you thought about who supports the careers of people that follow the non-traditional path after college?Unfortunately, there are not many resources. Yash Tekriwal is working on fixing this.After graduating from the University of Virginia, Yash Tekriwal started asked himself forward-thinking questions. In addition to being the founder of LifeSchool, he has been building projects, fostering communities and coaching many people to do the same earlier and earlier in their careers. In this episode, you will learn:-where people often get stuck-how to showcase your work to accelerate your career development-that you are not alone in your journeyExcited for you to Build and Grow your Portfolio Career! This episode with time-stamp notes is available on website.

Would you like to write a book one day? How about having your friends and community support your goals? This episode with Olive Persimmon will help try to do both.Olive is a two-time author and is casually working on a third book. In this episode, she shares lessons learned from She has publicly stated her goals for 2020, and talks about how her coworkers and friends are supporting her. She also shares the business of public speaking. Excited for you to Build and Grow your Portfolio Career!As always, this episode with time-stamp notes is available on my website.