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If you're ready to leverage your influence at work and make a serious impact, you'll love this conversation with Mary Sheehan, who held a long-time Product Marketing role at Google before becoming a Marketing Lead at Adobe. Mary shares so many gems of wisdom about growing your leadership muscle on a team, how she built up her product marketing expertise and why she finds it valuable to oscillate between larger companies and startups.  You'll also hear about her podcast, Women In Product Marketing, and how it's served as a passion project to give back and be a mentor to others in the industry. Enjoy! LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Adobe Careers at Adobe Listen to Mary's Podcast, Women In Product Marketing Sharebird, Mary's peer-to-peer networking company for product marketers The Three Signs of a Miserable Job by Patrick Lencioni Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One by Jenny Blake The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

As a huge fan of sci-fi fantasy novels, Chelsea Maclin has always been fascinated by artificial intelligence. And today, she's the Chief Marketing Officer at Lunchclub, an AI-powered social networking platform for professionals that engineers incredible connections and conversations to help you build your network around the world. If you've been listening to Career Memos for awhile, you know how much I value the art of networking and why it's so important. Chelsea's career journey is fascinating. She worked her way up to leading the publisher development team at influencer platform rewardStyle before joining Bumble as a Director of Marketing when they were just a team of 6 or 7. We talk about the rewarding phases of early stage startups, her day in the life as a CMO, how she's built her team, and why Twitter is an amazing place to start building your network. Enjoy! Lunchclub  Careers at Lunchclub The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

Jiggy is a DTC brand for beautiful puzzles featuring the designs of emerging female artists. Founder & CEO Kaylin Marcotte was inspired to launch Jiggy after enjoying the ritual of finishing a puzzle week after week, but finding the designs dated and ordinary. Self-care was heating up, and it was the ultimate way for her to find presence and unwind without the glare of screens and technology. As the first employee for trending newsletter company theSkimm, Kaylin quickly caught the entrepreneurial bug, and after bootstrapping Jiggy for awhile, she landed an amazing opportunity to pitch the sharks on Shark Tank at the beginning of the pandemic.  Kaylin shares the behind the scenes details of what it was like to be on the show during the beginning of the pandemic, how she prepared for the influx of attention, and what came out of it, along with the importance of taking bets on yourself. I know you'll enjoy hearing her story today. LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Jiggy Follow @jiggypuzzles on Instagram The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

Michelle Arnau is the CEO & Co-Founder of Rowan, the first of its kind clean beauty brand for dogs. Disrupting a category that was previously uninspired and desperately seeking change, Michelle went from launching with just 5 products to getting features in Sunset and goop and raising a seed round just a few months in. Learn how 11 years at method shaped Michelle's career journey and honed her leadership skills and style, and the importance of having trusted mentors early on. Michelle describes what it was like to raise capital for the first time and shares so many helpful tips about pitch decks, tapping into the investor community, and how to find the right investor. This conversation is jam-packed with so much inspiration! Enjoy. LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Rowan Follow Rowan on Instagram The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

Annie Evans is an early stage investor, advisor, and mother who launched Dream Ventures as a way to connect founders to capital and create game changing partnerships. Hustling her way into an experiential marketing role at Esquire and then to Oprah Magazine, Annie later poured her energy into entrepreneurial ventures The Society and Beautified before launching Dream Ventures. There, she furiously built her network from the ground up, connecting with incredible founders and investors. So much transparency is shared in this conversation, to what an advisor relationship looks like, to the three qualities investors like Annie consider when evaluating opportunities.  If you're building something exciting and looking to accelerate your growth and secure capital, you'll learn so much from this conversation.

Cameron Hardesty is the CEO and Founder of Poppy, a vibrant marketplace unlike anything out there, connecting floral designers and flower growers with customers seeking wedding flowers. You'd never imagine Cameron would land where she is today after you hear her fascinating journey working for Customs and Border Protection, and later, the White House, supporting communication efforts to combat the opioid crisis. Setting herself up with an apprenticeship at the White House flower shop sparked a passion for surrounding herself everyday with beauty and flowers. You're going to love every bit of this conversation with Cameron, and I have no doubt it'll inspire you to follow your passion, take risks, and open up the world's possibilities to yourself. Poppy Techstars The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

Christine Yi's career journey is fascinating and full of twists and turns. Currently, she holds down three unique positions, as Senior Venture Architect at BCG Digital Ventures in New York City, Scout for Vice Ventures, and Co-Founder/Advisor to premium cannabis-infused ingredients company Potli. Tune in to hear how Christine ventured into a completely new-to-her industry, landed features in New York Magazine and The Cut, and raised capital for the first time. She also shares with honesty what it was like to hit burnout and make the difficult decision to step down from the day to day operations of Potli. If you're navigating the early stages of a startup, you'll appreciate all the wisdom that Christine shares today. BCG Digital Ventures Careers at BCG Digital Ventures Vice Ventures Potli The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

Amanda Raines is the Senior Director of Growth Marketing at Maven, the largest virtual clinic for fertility, pregnancy, and parenting. A mission-driven organization, Maven is changing the world of women's health, offering on-demand telehealth appointments, clinical content, and community forums, powered by employer-provided benefits.  Amanda is a passionate B2B marketer who held prominent roles at Shutterstock and later ClassPass, before unexpectedly losing her Head of B2B Marketing role there at the beginning of the pandemic.  This conversation is filled with gems on the importance of networking, advice for succeeding in a growth marketing role, and how to navigate the transition from a fitness startup to a healthcare company. Maven Clinic Careers at Maven The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

The Sill is the first “digitally native” houseplant brand and they're on a mission to connect people with beautiful plants. Eliza Blank was, in her words, a typical young professional living in a small New York apartment, desperate to make it feel like home. Going from a communications degree and working in brand strategy on both the agency and client side for Living Proof, to choosing a path in plants was certainly unconventional! Eliza reveals the importance of resilience on her entrepreneurial journey in a niche she didn't know a lot about at first, how she navigated early challenges without any funding, and the benefits and downsides to working with a co-founder. You'll love the raw honesty shared in this conversation! The Sill Careers at The Sill The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

Azora Zoe Paknad's goal is to get millions of people around the world excited about sustainability. Goldune is an ecommerce retailer offering sustainable products for home, life, and your medicine cabinet, with an emphasis on supporting women and BIPOC-owned brands. It wasn't until Azora quit her full-time job at Food52 and moved across the country where the open space and quiet proved inspirational and pivotal in ultimately launching Goldune. In this conversation you'll hear it all from a new founder's perspective: what it's been like running a growing business as a solo founder, the importance of finding a “business therapist”, and avoiding the pitfalls of the comparison trap. Goldune Careers at Goldune The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

Chao Wang has scaled teams and companies for over ten years, leading operations, customer experience, business development and strategy at venture-backed companies. She's now the Co-Founder and CEO of Dopple, a next generation e-commerce platform and subscription service for brands to reach modern parents. After taking a style quiz on their website, parents receive a curated selection of clothing every month for their kids. Dopple also has a B2B arm for brands which includes a fulfillment data marketing platform.  In this episode of Career Memos, Chao shares her untraditional career journey and so many gems of advice for new founders that are carving out their entrepreneurial path. Dopple Dopple Style Quiz Careers at Dopple Y Combinator The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

Emily Merrell built her business on the value of networking. Six Degrees Society is a membership, mastermind, and coaching community for strong, independent, and fierce women that has grown into more than 10 cities and 300 digital events worldwide.  In this conversation, you'll hear how Emily launched Six Degrees Society as a side hustle (and what it took for her to take the leap to full-time). She explains the pivots she had to make when the pandemic hit and the new revenue streams that came out of it. We also talk about fundraising and how the traditional ways of raising money aren't the only ways to go about it. This is an enlightening conversation and I know you'll love how vulnerable and open Emily is about her entrepreneurial journey. Enjoy! Six Degrees Society The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It, by Michael E. Gerber Alt Summit THEPRBAR Episode 30: Closing the Fundraising Gap with Sarah Sommers, Co-Founder & VP of Brand Strategy and Partnerships at IFundWomen The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

Meha Agrawal is the Founder & CEO at SILK + SONDER, a self-care membership experience for modern women that makes the art of daily and proactive mental wellness easy and fun, from the comfort of your own home.  In this episode, you'll hear the inspiration behind the company and how Meha was actually a software engineer for many years before developing her unique journaling framework.  SILK + SONDER has since raised over $4 million dollars, grown to a full-time team of 8, and seen double digit growth for the past couple of years. SILK + SONDER Redpoint The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open!

Sarah Sommers is the Co-Founder & VP of Brand Strategy & Partnerships at an incredible company, IFundWomen, that helps women kickstart and grow their businesses. They close the funding gap for women-owned businesses, by providing them access to debt-free capital. It's crazy to believe that less than 3% of all venture capital raised last year went to female-founded companies.  Sarah and I unpack the unexpected challenges she faced when growing IFundWomen, the importance of the customer discovery process, one of the greatest gifts you can have as a founder, and how profound networking can be to your overall success. Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! Learn more about Sarina here: https://withsarina.com/about IFundWomen IFundWomen's Free Crowdfunding Course IFundWomen's Free Community, The Network Careers at IFundWomen The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

Welcome to another episode of Career Memos! I am thrilled to welcome Allison Messner, the Co-Founder and CEO of Yardzen, an online landscape design platform. Allison's career journey has taken her from PR to a budding tech startup, where she witnessed their growth from 10 to 200 employees. In partnership with her husband Adam, Allison's mission at Yardzen is to make landscape design beautiful and affordable for the everyday homeowner. She shares the wild way she came up with the idea, and what it was like to build her startup from the ground up. Hint: it was a lot of bootstrapping at first! Her advice and wisdom about raising capital and working with VCs is absolute gold, and there are so many takeaways in this conversation. Enjoy! Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! Learn more about Sarina here: https://withsarina.com/about Yardzen Careers at Yardzen TechCrunch Disrupt OpenDNS The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

I am thrilled about today's guest who has built an impressive career in the healthcare industry by taking risks and believing in herself. Jess Horwitz is the VP of Clinical Operations & Virtual Care of Tia, a hip, new, venture-backed company that is transforming and modernizing women's health. Jess takes us all the way back to the very beginning of her non-linear path to healthcare, starting with a role at a nonprofit and later working for the American Academy of Pediatrics, before going back to school to become a nurse practitioner. All along the way, her passion for public health, scaling clinical teams and helping people live healthier lives was front and center. I'm so excited to share Jess's wisdom today. Enjoy! Tia Careers at Tia The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

In today's episode, we're exploring what a career in sustainability is actually like. Saskia van Gendt is the Head of Sustainability at Rothy's, a fast-growing, eco-friendly brand that produces comfortable footwear and handbags made from recycled materials. Prior to that, Saskia held roles at method in product innovation and navigated government work at the Environmental Protection Agency with a focus on ocean plastics and packaging. Her career has been a natural extension of her passion and there are many different avenues to explore.  I'm fascinated by everything shared in this conversation, and if you've ever had a curiosity about working in sustainability, this is the conversation for you. Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! Learn more about Sarina here: https://withsarina.com/about Rothy's Rothy's Quest for Better (Video) Careers at Rothy's The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

Fatima Yusuf has had an inspiring career journey that took her from New York, back to Canada to lead Ecosystem Partnerships at Shopify. Having had the entrepreneurial itch herself, Fatima tells all about how she was a customer of Shopify first, running her own ecommerce business, and how a chance networking event in New York ultimately led to the niche role she has today. This is the perfect conversation to tune into if you've ever thought about moving to a new city and are deeply curious about the magic of taking a risk, even when it seems terrifying. Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! Learn more about Sarina here: https://withsarina.com/about Shopify Careers at Shopify The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

Julia Waneka has had an extensive career in communications, PR, and marketing. And today, she's the Head of Communications at Faire, an online wholesale marketplace for entrepreneurs, independent retailers and brands, with over 170,000 customers! Faire sells everything from handmade candles to amazing up and coming apparel brands and home goods. In this conversation, Julia shares her secrets about everything from agency life, to taking risks, being curious, and becoming a mom while holding a leadership role in a fast-growing start-up. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! Learn more about Sarina here: https://withsarina.com/about Faire Careers at Faire Faire's Podcast, Brick & Order The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

Natalie Sportelli was bitten by the writing bug at a young age, working her way from an Associate Content Producer role at Forbes to becoming the Head of Content at a hot new company called Thingtesting. If you've ever wondered what it's like to have a role in content, this is the episode for you. Natalie walks us through her content-related roles at Forbes, VC firm Lerer Hippeau, and Thingtesting, while sharing her best advice around leveraging your network to find new roles and how to get that promotion or raise at your current company. Thingtesting Careers at Thingtesting The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

As the co-founder and CCO of Modern Fertility, Carly Leahy has had an incredible career journey that will inspire you if you're interested in the intersection of entrepreneurship and being a creative in business. Carly reveals what her partnership is like with her co-founder Afton - from how they met over an epic email intro, and the key ingredients to a successful partnership, plus she dives into the inner workings of her company, now a team of 30 full-time employees. There are so many gems and takeaways from this conversation that are sure to spark new ideas, especially if you're thinking about launching your own company. Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! Learn more about Sarina here: https://withsarina.com/about Modern Fertility Careers at Modern Fertility Y Combinator The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

Today I'm chatting with Rashi Birla, the VP of Brand and Creative at Prose, an innovative hair  and wellness brand where you can customize and create your own hair care formula. If you're familiar with Prose, you know how truly awesome their branding is, so it's such an honor to bring Rashi onto the show. Before Prose, Rashi was a talented designer who dabbled in prop styling and floral design before deciding to run her own small business for a couple of years. One of her first clients was Payal Kadakia, now the founder and chairman of ClassPass! I love how Rashi shares a behind the scenes look at what it means to be in a creative role in the fast-paced tech industry. Enjoy! Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! Learn more about Sarina here: https://withsarina.com/about Prose Careers at Prose The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

I have such a fun episode today with Cerelle Centeno, who works for astrology app Co-Star, a fascinating tech company that strives to create real human connections. You can use Co-Star to connect better with your colleagues and even yourself, and the data is both human and AI-driven.  Cerelle walks us through her career journey, spilling her best insights on the many variations of product roles, and the invaluable career advice she's received along the way. I have no doubt you'll be inspired after listening to this conversation. Visit www.costarastrology.com to get your FREE astrological chart. Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! Learn more about Sarina here: https://withsarina.com/about Co-Star Careers at Co-Star Episode 16: Unlocking Your Career Path Using Personality Tests with Molly Owens, CEO and Founder of Truity The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

Today I'm doing something a little bit different. I'm inviting you behind the scenes of my own career journey! While I've accomplished a lot over the past 13+ years and have had the opportunity to work in senior level roles at Apple and Postmates, I've also fumbled through job searches, interviews, and negotiations and had my fair share of twists and turns along the way. So in this episode, I'm having a fun, casual conversation - sharing memos from my career, the mistakes I've made, and why I created The Job Seeker Lab withSarina. Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! Learn more about Sarina here: https://withsarina.com/about The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

If you love home and clothing retailer Anthropologie, you're going to find tremendous value in this episode with Callie Canfield Worthington, their Senior Director of Brand Marketing and PR. Starting out working as many as 80 hours per week in the fashion closet at GQ Magazine, Callie hustled her way up the ladder, landing coveted marketing and PR roles at Gucci, Gap, Athleta, David's Bridal, and BHLDN, before ultimately joining the fan favorite, Anthropologie. Callie shares gems of wisdom throughout this episode that will inspire you if you're an emerging leader or entrepreneur. I can't wait for you to tune in! Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! Learn more about Sarina here: https://withsarina.com/about Anthropologie Careers at Anthropologie  The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

It was 2001 and Erin Halper was living out of a suitcase in New York on her sister's couch during the height of a tech bubble burst. She had big dreams to land a glamorous role in the city with a corner office, but ended up dabbling in fashion, beauty, and private equity before venturing into entrepreneurship and becoming the CEO of The Upside, an award-winning community and accelerator for consultants who want to achieve freedom in their work and say goodbye to the 9-5 lifestyle. It's a pleasure to chat with Erin today about her career journey and I can't wait for you to tune in! Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! Learn more about Sarina here: https://withsarina.com/about The Upside The Upside Accelerator for Early-Stage Consultants The Upside Membership The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

If you've ever wondered what it's like to work at an agency and then go client side in global brand marketing and communications, this episode is for you. Amy Hufft works for one of the fastest growing companies in the world, Shopify. She shares her career journey from writing celebrity profiles and movie reviews for magazines, working at agencies, working with founders, and then sharing more about her role as Head of Global Brand Marketing and Communications. I am so excited for you to listen in. Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! Learn more about Sarina here: https://withsarina.com/about Shopify Careers at Shopify Shopify Compass The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

If you've ever heard of the Enneagram and the Myers Briggs personality assessments, or just love learning and discovering new things about yourself, this episode is for you. Molly Owen's career path went from a self-proclaimed aimless circle to becoming CEO and founder of one of the most scientifically-sound personality test companies, Truity.  With a passion for people, psychology, and problem-solving, Molly's mission is to make personality tests that are reliable, affordable, and accurate. In this episode, you'll learn how these fascinating assessments can offer you unique insights for your career path. Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! Learn more about Sarina here: https://withsarina.com/about Truity Career Personality Profiler TypeFinder Assessment The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker The Holland Code Test Is a Key Tool for New Job Seekers (and is free to take through June 2021 at this link) My Guest Post on Truity's Blog: How To Overcome Your Blind Spots by Enneagram Type

Sarah Heck is the Head of Entrepreneurship for one of the coolest companies on the Internet, Stripe. Sarah's career has had a unique path, landing her in Washington DC working for a strategic consulting firm, the State Department, and even the White House! We explore meaty topics like the art of giving and receiving feedback, choosing whether or not to go to grad school, and knowing when it's the right time to pivot into a new opportunity. You're going to love the career gems that Sarah shares in this conversation. Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! Learn more about Sarina here: https://withsarina.com/about Stripe USA Jobs Human Rights Watch Council of the Americas Inter-American Dialogue Open Society Foundations The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

Have you heard of the app Public? If not, you're in for a treat. I have Katie Perry, their VP of Marketing, on the podcast today to chat about this hot social networking app that is on a mission to open up the stock market to everyone by making it inclusive, educational, and fun. Katie's curiosity has shaped a career journey that is rich in experience, with dreams of becoming a journalist, but ultimately landing major roles at large marketing firms, smaller startups, and even running her own business for a time to dabble as a Head of Marketing in different industries. I have no doubt you'll learn a lot from Katie's wisdom and insights. Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! Learn more about Sarina here: https://withsarina.com/about Public The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

Today I'm sitting down with Amanda Rosenberg, the Brand Director for Allergan Aesthetics, a leading pharmaceutical company that creates cutting-edge products in the area of medical aesthetics, such as Botox and cool sculpting. Amanda's career has had elements of glamour that skyrocketed her from London to New York working at many different companies all grounded in beauty and fashion, and it's also been dotted with multiple leaps, jumps, pivots, and risks, too. Amanda has truly done it all, from PR, to communications, marketing, and brand and in this conversation you'll learn how she navigated burnout, what the work culture is really like in New York, and how relationships and having many advocates in her corner helped build her career. Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! Learn more about Sarina here: https://withsarina.com/about Allergan Aesthetics Amanda's LinkedIn Profile The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

Claire Knebl is the VP of Brand at Ritual, a fan favorite company supporting women's health. Kicking off her multifaceted career as an Online Editorial Assistant at Teen Vogue and even working for Glossier in the early days, Claire's career journey is so fascinating and she offers all of her insights of what it's like to work for a fast-growing startup, plus many gems of career advice you won't want to miss. Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! Learn more about Sarina here: https://withsarina.com/about Claire would love to offer Career Memos listeners 20% off your first month of Ritual using the code CAREER20. The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

If you've ever wondered what it's like to build a career in fashion and ecommerce, then you'll love my conversation with Amy Tran, the Executive Director of Online and Omni Channel at Le Labo Fragrances, a New York based niche fragrance company owned by Estee Lauder.  Amy's career is multi-faceted, resilient, and full of zigs and zags. She never thought she could have a career in fashion, until a special events internship at Hermès, the epitome of luxury European fashion, changed everything. Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! Learn more about Sarina here: https://withsarina.com/about Le Labo Fragrances The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

I'm sitting down with Kate Flynn, a dear friend of mine and the co-founder and CEO of Sun & Swell Foods. Kate has an interesting story not typical of most CEOs of delicious, organic food companies like hers. She kicked off her career in auditing and consulting before hitting burnout and dropping everything to become a bootstrapped entrepreneur in the retail and wellness world. Kate gets super candid in this interview, and we cover everything from pivoting career paths,  to imposter syndrome and doing what you love. Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! Learn more about Sarina here: https://withsarina.com/about Sun & Swell Foods You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero The Universe Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

Chandra Caridi is the VP of Human Resources at Oatly, the delicious, go-to oat milk brand. Chandra shares about her career journey, how to build a strong workplace culture, and how she ended up at a fast-growing, trending company like Oatly by embracing failure and curiosity and welcoming the unknown. Today, Oatly has over 165 employees and is widely known for having an incredible workplace culture. I'm thrilled to bring this conversation to you. Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! Learn more about Sarina here: https://withsarina.com/about Oatly The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

Have you ever wondered what it's truly like to work in operations at a fast-growing company? I'm sitting down with Umaimah Sharwani, the VP of Operations at Bravo Sierra, a military-native performance company that provides high-quality grooming essentials for active military members. Before that, Umaimah was an early member at Glossier. Having worked at big and small companies and offering mentorship to entrepreneurs, she is so generous in this conversation, sharing about her career journey and decrypting what operations really means. Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! Learn more about Sarina here: https://withsarina.com/about Bravo Sierra Glossier Fab.com Google Shopping The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

Are you as ready for 2021 as I am? It's been a wildly unexpected year with a lot of ups and downs, and as we prepare for the new year ahead, let's talk about one of my favorite topics: mindset. I know you have big goals, you're ambitious and want to make things happen for yourself. But you won't get very far if your limiting beliefs or lack of confidence get in the way. In fact, mindset is over half the battle to success. You may be the most impressive person on paper, but if you don't have confidence, you probably won't get very far. Here, I'm sharing 4 of my go-to tips to strengthen your mindset and set you up for a successful 2021. Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! Learn more about Sarina here: https://withsarina.com/about The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker Sara Blakely on Instagram

I am a firm believer in winding down at the end of the year and making sure that you have ample time to recharge. But at the same time, I also get that you may be thinking, “2021 is around the corner Sarina, I have to start thinking about my goals!” If you fall into that camp, this episode is for you. We're going to talk about the art and science of goal-setting and how you can create concrete, achievable goals for 2021 using my super simple framework. Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! Learn more about Sarina here: https://withsarina.com/about The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

This week I am thrilled to chat with Meng Li, the VP of Marketing of Native to talk through not only her career journey, but what different roles in marketing mean. Meng also went through a major pivot in her career, from Brand Management into Marketing. If you're a job seeker that's been scouring the internet for marketing positions and have come across job titles like Growth Marketing, Product Marketing, and Brand Marketing, you might be wondering what exactly are the fundamental differences? We're going to dive into all of this and more in this conversation. Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! Learn more about Sarina here: https://withsarina.com/about Native Johnson & Johnson The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

If you've ever wondered what business development, partnerships, and sales roles entail, then this episode is for you. Today, I'm speaking with Ellen Da Silva, the Head of Strategic Partnerships at hims & hers. Ellen is going to take us through her fascinating career journey, graduating college at the height of a recession, and how she thrives today in a role at a fast-paced, direct-to-consumer company. You'll also learn about the importance of mentorship, taking risks, and how Ellen scored a role at Twitter in their early days, thanks to the power of tapping into her network. Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! Learn more about Sarina here: https://withsarina.com/about hims & hers  Twitter The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

Have you ever wondered what non-investment roles look like in the accelerator and venture capital space? Then, you're in luck. In this episode, Galiza Ozgur, VP of Platform at H/L Ventures walks us through her career path working on program and platform roles in the space. Starting out as a program manager at the Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator to becoming VP of Platform at H/L Ventures, Galina shares her great insight into what roles mean in the industry, what the differences are between accelerators and traditional venture capital, and shares her knowledge and career advice from working in the space.  More about H/L Ventures here: https://www.hatzimemoslibby.com/ Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! H/L Ventures Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator Grand Central Tech VC Platform The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

In this episode, Sarina sits down with Smita Satiani, Head of External Affairs for Project Taara at X, Google's Moonshot arm and the Co-Founder of Alaya Tea. Smita walks us through her journey of building a career in policy, working at places like the Clinton Foundation and the White House, to her career pivot into big tech, to her journey through entrepreneurship while also working a full-time job. Jam-packed with advice for career builders, pivoters, and side hustlers, Smita shares her insight from her multifaceted career journey.  Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! Learn more about Sarina here: https://withsarina.com/about Use code SARINA10 for 10% off your purchase of Alaya Tea The Clinton Foundation Ashoka Presidential Innovation Fellows Program X, Google's moonshot arm The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Sarina's Free Networking & Job Search Tracker

Chances are that you know networking is important but how do you get started? In this episode, Sarina will cover the framework and tactics you need to kickstart your networking today. From how to craft your story to following-up, you'll learn everything you need to know to start reaching out and building your network over the next 30 days.  And, to stay organized as you start to build your network, download the FREE Networking & Job Search Tracker: https://withsarina.com/freebie-networking-and-job-search-tracker The Job Seeker Lab withSarina - Enrollment Is Now Open! Did you enjoy today's episode? Leave us a rating and review! Learn more about Sarina here: https://withsarina.com/about  

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