Career Journey Podcast

From cosmetics, to pole dancing classes/performances, to brand photography, Molly Hebda stops by to talk all about the winding road that's brought her to her current career. How to find Molly http://mollyhebda.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mollyhebdaphotography/ Support the Show Share the show https://anchor.fm/career-journey Website: www.brittanyavilateach.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

One of our favorite authors, Tamika M. Murray returns to talk about the twists and turns her career has taken since we last talked to her almost two years ago! We discuss exciting new opportunities that have come her way, leveraging social media, and how to protect your peace (and avoid burnout). How to find Tamika Twitter @CelestialScr81 Amazon Tamika M. Murray YouTube Support the Show Share the show https://anchor.fm/career-journey Website: www.brittanyavilateach.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Have you ever wanted to work in a new country? Julia Brenner stops by to talk all about moving from the US to France. Julia started in music education and changed her career entirely to work in international finance moving to France for her career. We talk all about changing careers, moving to a new country, working in finance, and so much more. How to find Julia http://meafinances.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-benner-meafinances/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mea-finances/ @meafinances @jules_demi Support the Show Share the show https://anchor.fm/career-journey Website: www.brittanyavilateach.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Steven Rothberg drops by to talk about how to find jobs and a career after college or if you are transitioning. Steven is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of College Recruiter a website that allows you to search for jobs internationally. Steven talks all about how we went from being a lawyer to now a “recovering lawyer” and how he found his business. We also talk all about strategies and tips for finding a job out of college or when transitioning. How to find Steven Website: https://www.collegerecruiter.com/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/stevenrothberg LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stevenrothberg Support the Show Share the show https://anchor.fm/career-journey Website: www.brittanyavilateach.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Michael Levitt joins the podcast to talk about how to avoid and treat burnout symptoms for students or professionals. Michael is the founder of Breakfast Leadership Network and an expert on burnout. We talk about how he got into his career and how students can avoid burnout during a stressful time in their lives. How to find Michael Website: https://www.breakfastleadership.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bfastleadership/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bfastleadership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bfastleadership/ Facebook: https://Facebook.com/bfastleadership Support the Show Share the show https://anchor.fm/career-journey Website: www.brittanyavilateach.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Networking Episode # 2! Writer and Book Coach, Amanda Polick returns to the podcast to talk exclusively about networking, again! One episode was just not enough to cram everything we want to talk about networking so Amanda returns. We share how the two of us have different approaches to network and how to utilize both strategies and more. How to find Amanda Website: https://www.amandapolick.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandapolick/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmandaPolick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandapolick/ Support the Show Share the show https://anchor.fm/career-journey Website: www.brittanyavilateach.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sammie Walker Herrera returns to talk all about her latest career move. When we last talked to Sammie she was in Career Services at a University. Since then, she has transitioned to co-starting a new communications company and moving to a new state. Sammie and I talk all about changes in career, getting into careers that don't match your major, remote work, how to utilize the best message to get you hired and promoted, and the crazy twists and turns your career can make when you don't expect it. How to find Sammie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammiemlwalker/ 1 Year of Public Speaking Coaching: https://yasirkhan.ck.page/5e480d8610 Support the Show Share the show https://anchor.fm/career-journey Website: www.brittanyavilateach.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Janet T. Phan drops by to talk about her amazing, and varied, career in the tech industry. Janet currently works on Amazon's Project Kuiper as a Senior Technical Product Manager. She shares her story of breaking into product management and shares how you can do it too! Janet also founded a non-profit called Thriving Elements helping young women break into the tech industry as well through an amazing mentoring program. Janet also just released her first book called Boldy You about her story and how to weather life's hard lessons. How to find Janet IG: janet.t.phan Twitter: janettphan Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janettphan/ Purchase Boldly You: https://amzn.to/3OgECmG Thriving Elements: https://thrivingelements.org/ Learn more about the show: www.brittanyavilateach.com Share the show: https://anchor.fm/career-journey --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Lizabeth Wesely-Casella stops by to talk about burnout and the great resignation! Lizabeth shares great advice for any students starting out in their careers during this transition time, or for those transitioning to new careers. Lizabeth is the founder and CEO of L012 Services LLC, an internal communications firm specializing in systems, processes and culture of work environments. How to find Amanda www.linkedin.com/in/lizabeth-wesely-casella https://l12services.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Mark Herschberg, CTO, MIT instructor, author, and speaker, stops by to talk about career development and tools to help you succeed. Mark helped develop a career success program that has now morphed into a book to help you develop the skills to land your perfect job and now he joins us to share his secrets! How to find Amanda https://www.linkedin.com/in/hershey/ https://twitter.com/CareerToolkitBk https://www.facebook.com/TheCareerToolkitBook https://www.instagram.com/thecareertoolkit/ https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com Share the Show! https://anchor.fm/career-journey --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Networking Episode! Write and Book Coach, AManda Polick returns to the podcast to talk exclusively about networking! We discuss different ways to network, how to be authentic when networking, misconceptions/myths about networking, how to find opportunities, and so much more! How to find Amanda Website: https://www.amandapolick.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandapolick/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmandaPolick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandapolick/ Support the Show Share the show https://anchor.fm/career-journey --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Multitalented and multi-disciplinary artist Katie Chonacas joins us to talk about everything from making music, writing poetry, producing music videos, and so much more. She shares her journey throughout so many different careers, ideas, and mediums and how to pull them all together into one cohesive career. Katie comes with not only career advice but plenty of general life advice in this amazing episode. How to find Katie Website: https://www.chonacas.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/katiechonacas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KyriakiChonacas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chonacas/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/katiechonacas Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2iTpKMr57KoIqdp92xLQb7?si=5Hi9uIcnSxe05XrpNtDL8w Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chonacas Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-KatieChonacas IMDB: https://imdb.to/3b2OQG3 OpenSea NFT Artist: http://bit.ly/opensea-NFTKatieChonacas Support the Show Share the show https://anchor.fm/career-journey Learn More: https://www.thehelfpulprof.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Marcio Santos joins us to talk about digital marketing. Marcio started in digital marketing working with brands like Danone, and Anker. A love of gaming helped him shift to become an entrepreneur and to build Latin America's largest gaming tournament and online gaming community. From there, he went on to work with major brands like BMW, Soctiabank, and McCormick while working with a digital agency. Marcio then decided to branch out on his own where he founded his own digital agency, Nerd Digital. Now he has a better work/life balance and works with amazing people to help them build their own digital content. How to find Marcio Website: https://www.nerddigital.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imarciosantos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/iMarcioSantos Support the Show Share the show https://anchor.fm/career-journey Learn More: https://www.thehelfpulprof.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dr. Jeremy Delamarter joins us to talk about his journey from music to Associate Professor of Education. Dr. Delamarter's journey is full of twists, turns, and surprises. A cancer diagnosis changed his career trajectory and pushed him into music. Then circumstances of wanting to stay in an apartment changed his career decision again to studying education. The decisions that went into varying career decisions perfectly exemplify how life can sometimes change your plans. How to Find Dr. Jeremy Delamarter Twitter - @drdelarocker jeremydelamarter.weebly.com Support the Show Share the show https://anchor.fm/career-journey Our Website: https://www.thehelfpulprof.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Writer & Book Coach: Talk about an exciting career journey! Amanda Polick started her career in acting and improv then transitioned to food writing with little experience. That led her to be the first dedicated segment producer on Facebook Live for Time Inc, where she oversaw 300 live segments. Now Amanda helps food writers through the book writing process. How to find Amanda Website: https://www.amandapolick.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandapolick/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmandaPolick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandapolick/ Support the Show Share the show https://anchor.fm/career-journey Learn More: https://www.thehelfpulprof.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Academic Consultant: Dr. Shirag Shemmassian is the CEO of Shemmassian Academic Consulting and he drops by to talk about all things getting into school. Whether it undergraduate, med school, or graduate school, Dr. Shemmassian has the best advice and tips. We talk about Dr. Shammassian's journey to this point in his career and how he helps students everyday get into difficult programs. How to find Dr. Shemmassian Expert: Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, CEO of Shemmassian Academic Consulting Website: http://www.shemmassianconsulting.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shemmassian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/shemmassian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shemmassian/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shiragshemmassian/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx7l7GusEB1xMDPGM_TYHeQ Support the Show Share the show https://anchor.fm/career-journey Learn More: https://www.thehelfpulprof.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What do you do when you suddenly realize that everything you've worked hard for is not what is making you happy? Michelle Enjoli shares her story of exactly what she did! Michelle talks about discovering what truly makes you happy, how to go after that in your career, how to be successful in any career, how to network, and so much more. How to Find Michelle IG: @michelleenjoli Twitter: @michelleenjoli Linked-In https://www.michelleenjoli.com/ Support the Show Share the show https://anchor.fm/career-journey Learn More: https://www.thehelfpulprof.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The twists and turns in Kayla's career are amazing and staggering! Kayla started in social work and after experiencing compassion fatigue and realizing she needed another career move, she reached out blindly to someone working in home staging to start a completely new career! After becoming successful in that arena, Kayla shifted again to blend the two careers to coach people through not only home staging, but creating a space to live your best life. This episode explores all these turns and the immense decisions behind them. How to Find Kayla IG: @kayladaniellejackson kayladaniellejackson.com aplaceforaudre.com Support the Show Share the show https://anchor.fm/career-journey Learn More: https://www.thehelfpulprof.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Amari Heywood-Gonzalez stops by to talk about marketing and social media marketing. Since we're both early career professionals, we quickly started talking all about being a young professional and getting your first job out of college. Amari has tons of amazing advice for searching for a job, networking, and how to start your career. How to Find Amari Instagram- @youngphenom14 LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/amari-heywood-gonzalez/ Support the Show Share the show https://anchor.fm/career-journey --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week I sit down with Daniel Robbins founder of IBH Media to discuss how to best market yourself to maximize SEO algorithms. Meaning, how do you get the internet to tell the story about you that you want it to tell. Daniel also talks about his venture helping women entrepreneurs succeed using Clubhouse as a new medium. Beyond his work, Daniel shares his story about how he overcame obstacles, pivoted during the COVID-19 job downturn, and found his true mission inspiring all his new business ventures. How to Find Daniel https://www.ibhmedia.co/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/clubhouse/ Support the Show Share the show https://anchor.fm/career-journey New Website: https://www.thehelfpulprof.com

Kim Ades, founder of Frame of Mind Coaching, stops by to talk about her newest company, The Journal That Talks Back. In this episode, Kim shares all about her experience as a successful entrepreneur and overcoming obstacles to get to where she is now. She shares about building both Frame of Mind Coaching, a career coaching company focused on helping people navigate their thinking and psychology to be successful, and her newest venture, The Journal That Talks Back, that offers what Frame of Mind Coaching does at a lower cost for younger professionals and students! Check her out in the links below. How to Find Staci https://www.thejournalthattalksback.com/ https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/ https://www.facebook.com/kim.ades https://twitter.com/kimades https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimades https://www.instagram.com/coachkimades Support the Show Share the show https://anchor.fm/career-journey Our Website: https://www.thehelfpulprof.com

In the very first, Where Are They Now, episode, past guest Staci Taustine, drops by to talk about where she is after our last conversation! Founder of Stubborn Heart Consulting, Staci always wanted to start her own business, and she shares her story of overcoming her fear and jumping in after being laid off from her last job. We talk all about overcoming fear, jumping into a passion, how to start your own business, and so much more. How to Find Staci www.stacitaustine.com https://www.instagram.com/stacitaustine/ https://twitter.com/StaciTaustine https://www.facebook.com/StubbornHeartConsulting Support the Show Share the show https://anchor.fm/career-journey New Website: https://www.thehelfpulprof.com

The Influencer market has been skyrocketing in recent years to a point where almost every career will require skills of influencing soon. This week's guest, Austen Tosone, started a fashion blog before it all began back in 2012. Join us as Austen shares her story of how to break through, what to do to get more followers, how to navigate using multiple platforms, and how to find your own voice. Austen shares her own journey from magazine editor to digital content creating success and gives you all the details you need to start your own influencing career. If you've ever been to nervous to start your dream career, this episode is packed with great advice on how to jump into the deep end. How to Find Austen https://www.instagram.com/austentosone/ https://twitter.com/austentosone https://www.youtube.com/c/austentosone Austen's Fashion and Beauty Blog: https://www.keepcalmandchiffon.com Subscribe to her newsletter for a FREE copy of The Influencer Launchpad at https://austentosone.com/ Support the Show Share the show https://anchor.fm/career-journey

Have you ever considered changing your career? Or going as far as moving to a new country for a new career? This week's guest, Sandy Rodriguez has done just that! Join us as we talk about how she moved to the US to pursue a new career becoming a court interpreter, despite having loved her previous career, journalism in Mexico. We also talk all about the process or writing and publishing her recent book, Choose to Prevail, and how that publication brought her even more career prospects. How to Find Sandy Instagram: @sandyrs1 Instagram: @choosetoprevail Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/965642460582655/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyrs1/ Choose to Prevail Book: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Prevail-Unexpected-Insights-Challenges-ebook/dp/B08HVT5PPL Support the Show Share the show https://anchor.fm/career-journey --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/career-journey/support

Shane Salk joins us to talk about acting, creating his own production company and his latest podcast, Carcerem. Listen to the highs and lows of his journey with acting, how to handle rejection/criticism, and the parallels between acting and college, or any career. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/career-journey/support

Comedian Kyndra Crump shares her story of narrowing down many potential careers before settling on comedy. She shares the highs and lows of working in comedy and we even talk about dating in today's digital age. 

Robert Farrington creator of thecollegeinvestor.com stops by the podcast to talk about investing advice for college students, and how he started The College Investor as a side hustle and transformed it into a full time gig.

Liesl Hays shares her story of hitting rock bottom in a career that was not meant for her. More importantly, she shares her journey of transformation into a new and better version of herself and shares tips for how you can do it too. 

Sammie Walker Herrera joins us to talk about her career transitions and how happenstance worked in her favor several times! She also discusses embracing failure, finding your true path, and gives a ton of advice and resources for careers. 

Meredith Essalat shares her journey from uncertainty in college, to teaching, becoming a principal and writing her debut book, The Overly Honest Teacher. 

Zoë Björnson drops by to talk about how she got into UX/UI design, her new work on habits, and how to network effectively while staying true to yourself. 

Sheila Murphy discusses her journey of uncertainty in career options to becoming a successful lawyer and starting her own company in training and consulting for lawyers. She discusses overcoming a fear of public speaking, networking and work/life balance. 

Malgorzata Drewniok talks about her career in Academia throughout Europe. We discuss career transitions, what to do when career plans change and how to decide between job stability and job satisfaction. 

Dr. Dawn DiPeri, MFA, DM joins us to talk about her exciting career ranging from teaching, writing, design, acting, all the way to starting her own business. Hear great strategies on how to diversify your career to ensure success and happiness!

Founder of The Wonder Technique, David Hennessey stops by to talk about how he created the technique as well as all things health, wellness and learning!

Dr. Lisa Munro stops by to talk about her career as an entrepreneur starting her own business related to writing retreats and manuscript editing. We explore how she went from dropping out of high school, to a PhD in History, to Study Abroad programs and now her current career. 

Dr. T. is an Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist also specializing in Sports Psychiatry. He is the founder of Mindset Training Institute (MTI) and host of the Podcast, “The Mindset Experience.” In this episode we talk all about med school, finding your specializations and networking!

Our first repeat guests, Melissa O'Brien and Dr. Holly Saks discuss the most common questions surrounding graduate school and career decisions. We also dive deep into networking. 

Ralph Sutton describes his journey to becoming a successful radio host and now podcast host. He explains how he went from a nightclub promoter, to the restaurant industry, to podcast host and offers advice on how to decide and how to start your career. 

Claudio Reilsono is a baseball coach for Carnegie Mellon, a baseball scout, and now an author! He discusses his journey of wanting to be a professional baseball player to wanting to work in baseball as a coach. He shares the ups and downs of a career and how to navigate the rollercoaster. 

Sabrina Runbeck shares her journey of working as a cardiothoracic surgery PA and a International Peak Performance Speaker. Hear all about why people call her "the Queen of Performance and Productivity" while working only 5 days a week!

Stacey Brass-Russell joins us to explore her journey starting as a star on the Broadway hit Annie, to a career in theatre. Then realizing she wanted a shift and starting her own career as a yoga teacher/studio owner. Now she's transitioned to helping other people find their paths as a coach. 

Robert Jackman shares his journey of going from psychology major in college to a successful career in marketing, to realizing it wasn't his fit and going back to school to become a psychotherapist. Packed with tons of great advice and stories about the journey!

Alison Donaghey joins us to talk about wanting to be a cat burglar and settling on being an entrepreneur in many different fields. She started her own painting business and now has a business promoting self worth among other endeavors. 

Melissa O'Brien, MA and Dr. Holly Saks stop by to talk about starting their own business, Flourishing Professional, a service to help young professionals and students navigate college, grad school and early career decisions. 

Cynthia Zhai is a vocal coach working finding your voice and your inner voice. She explores her own career, starting her own successful business, and offers tips and tricks for staring your own business. 

Comedian Jan McInnis discusses overcoming her fear to pursue comedy after a career in marketing. We also discuss knowing what level you want to work in and how to prepare for success. 

Daniel Rosehill explains ghostwriting and how he got into the profession and how others can join him. 

Career Coach, Staci Taustine, explores her own journey from wanting to be a forensic investigator to journalism to teaching to career coaching. 

Dr. Diane Finley is a Professor of Psychology. This episode she talks about her amazing story of how she got to where she is. Full of twists, turns and careers you wouldn't imagine. She also gives great advice for anyone aspiring to teach or just anyone looking to prepare for their future and make money!

Tamika M. Murray, better known as Mika, was born in the urban, seaside town of Atlantic City, New Jersey. Mika is the owner of Celestial Publishing L.L.C., a certified social worker, freelance writer and soon to be an author. She graduated from Stockton University with a Bachelor of Arts in Literature and a Bachelor of Science in Social Work. Since then, her writing has appeared in over 50 online publications through ghostwriting. Mika’s helped over 200 children and adolescents during her career as an Adjunct English Instructor and Case Manager. Throughout her time as a case manager, Mika worked in Child Protective Services (D.C.P.P.), with Storm Sandy victims, and adolescents in a Teen Center. She plans to raise awareness about School-Based Youth Services Programs (Teen Centers) and why they are a necessity in all schools through the release of her book Crying, Learning, and Laughing: Why Students Visit the Teen Center, releasing on August 25, 2020.