Join Career Coach Nicole Davison each Wednesday morning as she interviews guests discussing the place we began, the paths we have taken, and the forks in the road that sometimes cause us to lose our way. In each episode, Nicole will unpack how our backgr
Nicole flies solo on this last episode of the season as she talks about the importance of sometimes taking a step back and taking a pause. She reflects on the incredible guests that were welcomed to the podcast this season and mentions how easy it is to forget how far we've come when we are so fixated on where we're going. Nicole takes time to look back on this past season with gratitude and shares her excitement as she looks ahead to Season 3. Host: Nicole DavisonListen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.comWe would love it if you could leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you so much!
In this week's episode of Unpacking Perspectives, Nicole and Jade talk all things ChatGPT. This topic has been a long time coming, in fact! Nicole and Jade discuss their own experiences with ChatGPT and AI, their thoughts on it, and the various ways it can be used. They also talk about the positives and negatives of this particular AI technology.Host: Nicole DavisonCo-Host: Jade MoffettResource: Chat GPT www.chat.openai.comListen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.comWe would love it if you could leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you so much!
In this week's compelling episode of Unpacking Perspectives, we have the honor of featuring Lieutenant Kate Cummings, a ten-year veteran of the Connecticut State Police and former adult probation officer. Join us as we delve into LT Cummings' rich background in law enforcement and explore the intricacies of her distinguished career.Also, tune in to discover how social media can play a vital role in recruiting the younger generation into law enforcement, and explore the characteristics and dedication required to be part of this noble profession. This episode promises eye-opening revelations and thought-provoking discussions that will deepen your understanding of the world of law enforcement.Host: Nicole DavisonGuest: Lt. Kate CummingsConnect with Lt. Cummings: https://www.instagram.com/ctstatepolice_recruitment/ or https://www.beaconnecticuttrooper.com/Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.comWe would love it if you could leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you so much!
For this week's episode of Unpacking Perspectives, we welcome Nicole's second co-host to the podcast! Meet Jade, a previous student of Nicole's as well as a rising senior at Quinnipiac University. Today we learn all about her, her experiences, and how she came to join the podcast!Listen in to learn more:People need to learn to take a step back sometimes and appreciate that the person they're sharing space with has a lot of insight that maybe we don't realizeThe age difference between us is so interesting because we have such different experiences and we can delve into it - especially anything relating to collegeMental health is becoming such a hot topic these days; it's becoming way more broadcasted, advertised, and everyone is talking about it - and everyone should be talking about itHost: Nicole DavisonGuest: Jade MoffettConnect with Jade on Instagram: @jadeemoffett Other Podcasts Mentioned: Reset with Liz Tran: @resetnycThe Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast: @tscpodcast Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.comWe would love it if you could leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you so much!
In the upcoming episodes of Unpacking Perspectives, Nicole brings a fresh dynamic to the show by introducing her brand new cohosts. In today's episode, she welcomes Allie, a close friend of Nicole's, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and a dedicated police officer's wife while raising three children. Join Nicole and Allie as they delve into the unique experiences and challenges of being a police officer's wife. Together, they offer a heartfelt and insightful perspective, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the joys and complexities that come with this role.Listen in to learn more!Everything comes second to a police officer's job.As law enforcement spouses, it's important that we use our voices; it's important that people understand how this impacts and affects everyoneYou know that evil exists, and you know these dangers exist, so you learn to always keep an eye on your surroundingsHost: Nicole DavisonCo-Host: AllieListen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Article mentioned in the episode:https://www.police1.com/family-home/articles/whats-it-like-being-a-police-wife-pPG6qTECfC2GNJUc/Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.comWe would love it if you could leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you so much!
In this episode of Unpacking Perspectives, Nicole decides to take a retrospective approach; she reflects on how things evolved from starting this podcast all the way to the current day. She talks about her thought process behind the podcast and what exactly has changed over this time.Listen in to learn more about : We all come from our own foundations, and to expect everyone to agree on everything is an unrealistic expectationOur world is always changing so quickly, from industries to career paths to societal changes and to everything elseI see what young people cope with, and I can only hope that they continue to find ways to cope with all that's being thrown at them Host: Nicole DavisonNicole's Blog: https://findinghersparkle.com/Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.comWe would love it if you could leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you so much!
In this heartwarming solo episode of Unpacking Perspectives, Nicole takes center stage to celebrate the graduating class of 2023, as we find ourselves in the midst of a joyous graduation season. Nicole dedicates this special episode to all the remarkable individuals stepping into a new chapter of their lives. Listen in to learn more : Who you are today is about to continue to change - embrace that. Don't stay the same.Don't be in such a rush to get to the top because some of the things that you can learn at the bottom are amazing.Most importantly, you make the hard decisions for yourself, and nobody else. Host: Nicole DavisonListen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Link to LinkedIn Article Mentioned:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/advice-graduating-class-2023-amy-martin/Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.comWe would love it if you could leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you so much!
Today, we join Nicole as she talks with George Logan, the director of community relations at Aquarion Water Company. He previously served as a member of the Connecticut State Senate from 2017 to 2021. He and Nicole discuss his career, giving back, and experiences.Today, Nicole and Erin talked about the following:Serving our communities in any way we can is essential - while so many people are busy and might have a lot on their plate, even just doing one thing makes such a difference in these communitiesThe goal in my life is to find happiness and to maintain happiness - I do that by being the best I can be and being there for my family, etc.Technology has undoubtedly changed the way we work every day; even email has evolved, and communication is at a much higher level than it used to be Host: Nicole DavisonGuest: George LoganRESOURCESGeorge S. Logan is the Director of Community Relations at Aquarion Water Company. He has spent most of his professional life working through the ranks of the largest private water utility in the state – Aquarion Water Company. Additionally, Mr. Logan recently completed two terms (2017-2021) as State Senator representing the 17th District, which includes Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Hamden, Naugatuck, and Woodbridge. In addition to creating and performing music during his spare time, over the last 25+ years, George S. Logan has devoted time to various community-based causes that have improved the quality of life for thousands of families throughout Connecticut. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-s-logan-9108a8120Website: https://www.georgeloganforcongress.com/ Organizations mentioned:BHcare, North Haven, CT- https://bhcare.org/about-us/Housatonic Valley Association - https://hvatoday.org/ YMCA - https://www.meridenymca.org/ Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce - https://greatervalleychamber.com/ CT NW Chamber of Commerce - https://nwctchamberofcommerce.org/ Junior Achievement - https://www.jagfc.org/Waterbury Youth Services - https://waterburyyouthservices.org/ Boys and Girls Club - https://www.bgcmeriden.org/Marrakech, Inc. - https://www.marrakechinc.org/Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ We would love it if you could leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you so much!
Join Nicole in this fascinating conversation with Dr. Erin Craw! Erin, who specializes in researching health and interpersonal communication, shares her insights and experiences. In particular, Erin discusses her career and passions, mainly focusing on mental health and law enforcement conversations. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation!Today, Nicole and Erin talked about The families' perspectives and roles are critical. It's not something that's taught a whole lot. You're growing up with them and their career. Without conversation and explanation about certain things, your child could internalize them in various ways.There need to be conversations about the importance of flexibility; you need to understand that every day is a little bit different when you're a police officer, so you need to have that flexibility. Host: Nicole DavisonGuest: Erin CrawRESOURCESErin Craw, Ph.D., earned her doctorate in communication from Chapman University in Southern California, emphasizing health and interpersonal communication. Her research interests are at the intersection of health and interpersonal communication regarding social support, stigma, and resilience. Her dissertation explored police officers' preferences for support and factors influencing mental health-related disclosure decisions. As the daughter of a police officer and granddaughter of a firefighter, she has a true passion for research that informs mental health-related interventions for first responders, enhances communication surrounding mental health, and improves access to support.Youturn Health: https://youturnhealth.com/blog/difficult-but-necessary-conversations-for-first-responder-families/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-s-craw/ Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.comWe would love it if you could leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you so much!
In this episode, Nicole talks with Karen Lesh! Karen is the vice president of marketing for a consumer packaged goods company and is the face behind MOBTRUTHS, a blog about her experience as a mother of boys.Today, Nicole and Karen talked about :[6:36] My mantra has always been, “I'm doing the best that I can under the circumstances”; sometimes, something has to give[19:44] Not everything you do has to be about building your resume; there's so much pressure on getting into the right college, the right program, go figure out what you're gonna do next, etc.[37:31] Stay true to yourself; there are a lot of forces within social media, such as imposter syndrome, etc., that are going to try to force you to do one thing versus another Host: Nicole DavisonGuest: Karen LeshRESOURCESKaren is an avid writer, content creator, marketer, and MOM! A corporate career marketer and mom by day and a content creator and mom by night (also a friend, wife, daughter, sister, all the things), she balances it all with the "we can make this work" attitude and a lot of laughs. She has over 20 years of experience leading brand strategy and business/marketing planning in the consumer packaged goods industry. In 2016, she also started a blog about parenting and her experience as a mom of boys. She aims to share stories and connect with other parents because parenthood is an adventure best traveled together. She has contributed to several parenting sites such as Today Parents, Scary Mommy, Filter Free Parents, and more, sharing her adventures, tips, tricks, and heart on her website and social media.Website: www.mobtruths.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobtruthsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mobtruthsListen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.comWe would love it if you could leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you so much!
In this episode, Nicole interviews Cody Carr, a Recruiter at GlaxoSmithKline (more appropriately named GSK) on behalf of Korn Ferry and an alum of Quinnipiac University. He and Nicole talk about his career in recruiting, and he shares some practical advice for the Unpacking Perspectives audience! Today, Nicole and Cody talk about the following:[05:33] You could have an idea of what you want to do with your career, but until you're experiencing the good, the bad, all of that, you don't know if that's really what you want; I think the best thing is to go out there and try[12:06] If you go up and you bring whatever the best version of yourself is every day, then that's enough; it's gonna be good enough[16:16] Recruiters can only be as truthful and honest, and transparent as they'd like to be if you don't reciprocate Host: Nicole DavisonGuest: Cody CarrConnect with Cody: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-carr/Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.comWe would love it if you could leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you so much!
In this episode, Nicole speaks with Rebecca, the face behind the Proud Police Wife blog and Podcast. She's a blogger, Amazon best-selling author, mother of 3, former elementary school teacher, and police wife of over 15 years. With her work coming from Proud Police Wife, she has impacted tons of law enforcement families.Today, Nicole and Rebecca talk about:[13:00] Humor is an excellent way for those of us navigating any struggle in life; it's a way to relate to other people and bring positivity into a dark, heavy topic.[22:02] Proud does not equal loud; you don't need to run a social media page, wear blue line clothes, or shout from the rooftops that you are proud of your spouse. What really matters is what's happening inside your home.[31:58] It's okay to put those boundaries in place and say, “that situation's not really in my wheelhouse, and I don't feel comfortable talking about it; I'm still processing” Host: Nicole DavisonGuest: RebeccaRESOURCESRebecca's Website: https://proudpolicewife.com/ Rebecca's Email: info@proudpolicewife.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proudpwife/ Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.comWe would love it if you could leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you so much!
In this episode, Nicole talks with Valerie Gordon. Over the past 20 years, Valerie has produced award-winning stories with companies such as ESPN, HBO Real Sports, and even the Olympics. She currently helps companies, clients, and students with the power of story and to help build their brands. Nicole and Valerie talk about Valerie's career and the work that she does to help people develop their own story.Today, Nicole and Valerie talk about[07:52] You can't create a tremendous external story if you're struggling with a faulty inner story.[21:12] People appreciate hearing about conflict and failure stories and how they were overcome because they make us see that those things are possible.[31:07] Every eighteen months is a reasonable amount of time to try and unpack where you are in your career, what you have done in the past eighteen months that feels like success, what you have gained, what isn't working, etc. Host: Nicole DavisonGuest: Valerie GordonValerie Gordon is a 10-time Emmy award-winning television producer with over two decades of creating and overseeing feature stories for top media outlets. She knows how to use the power of a meaningful, memorable story for impact and influence. As founder of The Storytelling Strategist, formerly Commander-in-She, LLC, a communications and career strategy firm, Valerie helps high-achieving women take command of the storytelling skills necessary to grow their careers and ascend the leadership ladder.RESOURCESValerie's Website: https://thestorytellingstrategist.com/ Valerie's Book: www.fireyournarrator.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriejgordon/ FB page: https://www.facebook.com/TheStorytellingStrategist Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.comWe would love it if you could leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you so much!
In this episode, Nicole interviews Scott Driscoll. Scott is the founder of Internet Safety Concepts, an education business focused on educating people on being safer on the internet. Together, Nicole and Scott talk about what exactly led Scott onto this path and why internet safety can be crucial for our families when exploring the internet.Today, Nicole and Scott talked about the following:[12:47] If we're gonna give our children these devices, I think as parents we're obligated to understand there's safety to go along with it [the internet][21:42] Once something is seen, it's hard to take back - once our children's innocence is gone because of things we've seen or learned, we can't regain that[36:25] Less is more; have one or two apps you really like, lock it down to private, communicate with the people you know and trust - then we can use it for fun, for creativity, for the communication it was meant to beHost: Nicole DavisonGuest: Scott DriscollScott Driscoll started his law enforcement career in 1988 and served as a youth officer for most of his tenure. In 1992, he began teaching drug education in the local school system, which started his journey into educating youth.In 2003, Scott became a member of the FBI Innocent Images Task Force in New Haven, Connecticut. Many of his investigations included undercover online investigations, child pornography, and other crimes involving child victims. While investigating these crimes, he realized one element of computer crimes was missing - education on the internet and technology safety. This was the impetus for Scott to begin teaching groups outside of the schools about internet dangers and how to be safe on the internet and while using other technology.In 2007, Scott started an Internet Safety Concepts consulting/education business. With this company, Scott has reached more people through conferences and seminars. His message is clear: if you don't think about safety while on the internet and using other technology, you can put yourself and your family in danger. Scott has presented to thousands of students, parents, religious groups, education administrators, teachers, and the law enforcement community.RESOURCESInternet Safety Concepts Website: https://internetsafetyconcepts.com/ Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.com
In this episode, Nicole speaks with Peter Cestaro, a recording artist and a former student of Nicole's. He talks about his experience with making music, what inspires him to write, and what it's like to balance being a musician, having a part-time job, and being a full-time student.Today, Nicole and Peter talked about :[14:01] If you make up a plan, you can accomplish anything.[23:41] When you create music, you tell a story about your life, what influences you, what is important to you, and where your life has taken you.[31:06] Having the proper support around you, having the right resources, knowing that you have the skill, ability, motivation, and the drive to get there - there's a lot of components to that.Host: Nicole DavisonGuest: Peter CestaroRESOURCESConnect with Peter LInktree: https://linktr.ee/petercestaro?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=fc5e5eba-b928-422a-8974-ce20d4491e46 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petercestaro/ Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.comWe would love it if you could leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you so much!
In this episode, Nicole talks with Cara Belvin, discussing her own personal experience of losing her mother at such a young age and how it influenced her decision to start the non-profit, empowerHer. Together, they unpack the impact that such a loss at a young age can have on every aspect of life. Today, Nicole and Cara talk about:People who have an entrepreneurial spirit often see a problem and think they can fix it, which is pretty bold. These individuals don't allow those negative thoughts in the back of their heads to hold them back. They go for it! Someone's grief is not shinier, more important than yours - hard things are hard. Everyone will grieve in their own way. Showing empathy can make all the difference in holding space for another. This grief is something that is survivable, but it's also something that doesn't go away - rather, it changes at different points in our lives.Host: Nicole DavisonGuest: Cara BelvinCara Belvin was desperate to meet another girl like her after her beautiful + brave mother Kit died of breast cancer when she was just 9 years old. Cara's extended family and friends helped to fill the void left behind by this profound loss. empowerHER® was formed out of the gratitude Cara felt for all the support her family received growing up. As a mother herself, she felt it would be as much for these mothers as it would be for these young girls.Cara formed empowerHER® as a grassroots organization around her dining room table in a small, coastal town outside of Boston. Word quickly spread across the country of her work and empowerHER®'s mission. Thousands of inquiries came in from women who wished for an organization like empowerHER when they were growing up.Today, Cara works with these Ambassadors to form new Chapters in communities all around the world in an effort to connect, support + empower children and young adults everywhere. For more information about empowerHER, or to get involved, please visit www.empoweringher.org.RESOURCES from this Episode: empowerHer: https://www.empoweringher.org/Cara's IG: https://www.instagram.com/carabelvin/Cara's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carabelvin Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.comWe would love it if you could leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you so much!
In this episode of Unpacking Perspectives, Nicole talks with Tricia Raiti. Tricia is a close friend of Nicole's and a colleague of hers! Together, they talk about the lessons that they've learned in 2022.Today, Nicole and Tricia talked about the following:[7:31] You get through the crazy holiday season and leading up to a brand new year, this is an excellent place to reflect on what the past year has been like for you as an individual and what you want to change for the next year[26:57] As you reflect on this past year, this is one moment where you can look back and think about whether or not you spent your time doing the things you wanted to do. If not, think about what you can do to change that in the upcoming year.[45:04] Not everyone will like everything you do - and that's okay; those aren't your people. If those people are putting you down or not supporting or encouraging you, then keep looking for the people who willHost: Nicole DavisonGuest: Tricia RaitaRESOURCESConnect with Triciaat https://www.instagram.com/jazzercisewh/ Article by Sahil Bloom - https://www.sahilbloom.com/newsletter/22-lessons-learned-in-2022Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives or https://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.comWe would love it if you could leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you so much!
In today's episode of Unpacking Perspectives, Nicole talks with Lana LaChance! Lana is a licensed professional counselor and an intuitive energy healer and a soul supporter. Lana and Nicole talk and they focus on things such as life in general, coping, and the process of healing.Today, they talk about:[14:26] You can go through some really hard times in your life, but you're going to be okay - life goes on, and you can find that meaning and purpose in your life.[22:38] We each have to notice when things aren't working for us, and believe that we can get help and support through the challenges to effect a change.[46:28] There's so much power in providing a positive outlook to others when they're struggling - the insight that you can offer somebody who is struggling can be something really powerful.Host: Nicole DavisonGuest: Lana LaChanceRESOURCESLana's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LanaLaChanceLPC/ Lana's Website: http://lanalachance.com/ Lana's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lanalachancelpc/ Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.comWe would love it if you could leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you so much!
Today, Nicole talks with Nia Braccidiferro, a graphic designer and social media content creator! Nia runs the Unpacking Perspectives social media accounts. Together, Nia and Nicole talk about Nia's passion for graphic design and her life as a recent college graduate.Here are just a few of the crucial highlights from today's episode:[14:14] When starting with the job search, one of the most complex parts is getting a good grip and making a good impression[24:24] You have to go into every interview thinking and believing that they want you.- they don't know it yet; you have to market it yourself to prove you're the correct candidate[36:26] Careers are not linear - where you are now is not going to be where you are ten years from now.Host: Nicole DavisonGuest: Nia BraccidiferroRESOURCESNia's Website: https://niabraccidiferro.wordpress.com/Nia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyalgaymess/Nia's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nia-braccidiferro/ Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.comWe would love it if you could leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you so much!
On Unpacking Perspectives this week, Nicole talks with Doryn Wallach, the host of It's Not A Crisis Podcast and a second podcast series coming up in 2023, midlifeISH! Nicole and Doryn talk about Doryn's career and story and what she has contributed to the voice of women. This episode is a true honor for Nicole, as Doryn has been a voice that Nicole has looked up to since discovering Podcasting. Listen in to Nicole and Doryn's conversation, in which they talk about things such as:[11:32] Here's a message for all those other women out there; you don't have to go this alone[39:26] I think it's time for women our age to say, “Okay, I'm just going to try this”; it can be scary and somewhat shameful for women our age to all of a sudden change[43:56] Everybody's version of “having it all” varies from person to person - it just depends on what that means to youHost: Nicole DavisonGuest: Doryn WallachDoryn Wallach is a 40-something former award-winning fine jewelry designer, interior designer, podcast host, artist, wife, mom, and recovering perfectionist. Her mission is to educate women on advocating for themselves, and she continues to engage in eye-opening and inspiring conversations with women in their 40s. The relaunch of Season 3 of her show consists of genuine conversations with women in her life to help you not feel so alone, be heard, and share some laughs along the way! RESOURCESDoryn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorynwallach/Doryn's Website: https://www.dorynwallach.com/ It's Not A Crisis Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-not-a-crisis/id1501222602 Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.comWe would love it if you could leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you so much!
In this week's episode of Unpacking Perspectives, Nicole sits down and talks with three law enforcement wives connected through friendship. Together, they unpack what living through these times has been like for the families of first responders. Two important points that Nicole and her guests make that seem worth pointing out:[17:30] It's time for the public to have a different perspective of what policing is like, whether that's from our perspective as wives or their perspective as being on the streets, doing things the public doesn't see.[31:00] When you remove funding from the police, you will inevitably take money away from their training. This will impact public safety. Host: Nicole DavisonGuests: Joanne, Lauren, and AllisonTo support those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and our Thin Blue Line: https://fundthefirst.com/https://t2t.org/https://nationalpolicewivesofficial.org/https://proudpolicewife.com/Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.comWe would love it if you could leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you so much!
Today, Nicole interviews John Lyke - a close family friend of Nicole's as well as an actor and director from Los Angeles! Together, they talk about John's career, how it developed from a young age, and what it's become over the years.Here are a few takeaways from their conversation: [6:58] Everything's not as crazy as you might think or believe, you just kind of have to work at it every day[30:02] Sometimes, you need to change your mindset - in a scenario where you have everything right, you still don't feel great, it might be your frame of mind rather than anything else[46:59] If you're coming at a particular industry and fear going into it, you should still go for it regardless and overcome that anxiety, working on that fear-based mindsetHost: Nicole DavisonGuest: John LykeJohn Lyke is a New England native who has balanced most of his life between filmmaking and action sports. At age thirteen, Emmy award-winning cinematographer Bruce Taylor took John under his wing, and from there, he went on to Champlain College for filmmaking, where he would graduate as valedictorian. He left his professional snowboarding career when he moved to LA to make movies.Over his film career, he's worked as a video editor for companies like Hulu and Netflix, been a stuntman on blockbusters like The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and an actor in #Millenials on Direct TV and Pure Genius on CBS. Directing duo, the Daniels referenced John's directing work as inspiration for their Sundance-winning film Swiss Army Man.RESOURCES Reddit Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/Filmmakers/comments/xgzb3q/a_compilation_of_advice_for_breaking_into_the/John's IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnlyke/ John's Website: http://johnfranklyke.com/ Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.com
In this week's episode of Unpacking Perspectives, Nicole touches on her upcoming trip with her college girlfriends and the anniversary of her mother's passing. Nicole also talks with Amy Suznovich, a dear friend and previous guest on the podcast. Together, they talk about their experience with loss, how they cope with these difficult anniversaries, and the advice they have to move forward while honoring those they have lost. Here are three critical notions from this episode, courtesy of Nicole and Amy:[25:35] Sometimes, with anxiety, you have to move through it; you can't always put everything off because doing so may end up not only causing your anxiety to grow, but you might miss out on incredible moments in life. [40:03] The anniversary of a loved one's passing might come and go without much fuss one year, while in other years, you may find that the anniversary hits you differently. There is no right or wrong way of coping. Finding ways to connect with those we miss might help us cope with such loss, whether doing something in their honor or just doing something for yourself. [43:52 Sometimes, you just have to flounder and be okay in the messiness of everything as we grieve. Just know that you'll come out okay in the end. Host: Nicole DavisonGuest: Amy SuznovichRESOURCES Amy's IG: https://instagram.com/amysuznovich Amy's Website: http://www.amysuznovich.com/ Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.com
Today's episode was highly anticipated for Nicole! What an honor to interview Lindsey Pollak, a New York Times bestselling author and leading career and workplace expert. Lindsey shares her inspiring story, and together, she and Nicole unpack Lindsey's insightful perspective on life, work, and finding that balance that can sometimes be impossible to achieve. Nicole and Lindsey unpack her incredible career trajectory and discuss what led her to write her latest book, “Recalculating: Navigate Your Career Through the Changing World of Work (Harper Collins, 2021)”. This episode highlights some of the lessons Lindsey has learned throughout her successful career, and to name a few…Sometimes, you can know all the right things and do them right, but things might not turn out the way you wanted - life still happensChoose to take a positive attitude towards social media - it's a tool for you to utilize in the way that works best for your own personality and needs We overestimate what we can accomplish in a day, but we underestimate what we can accomplish in a month or a year, and sometimes, the smallest steps we take can lead us to some of the most incredible outcomes One of Nicole's favorite quotes from Lindsey's most recent book, “Recalculating,” is simply put, “Recalculate forever.” Come join Nicole and Lindsey as they talk about what that means and what advice she has for the career professional that is afraid to “Recalculate.” Host: Nicole DavisonGuest: Lindsey PollakLindsey Pollak is a New York Times bestselling author and one of the world's leading career and workplace experts. She is passionate about helping individuals and organizations navigate and thrive in the ever-changing world of work. Her latest book is a response to the Covid crisis - Recalculating: Navigate Your Career Through the Changing World of Work was published by HarperCollins on March 23, 2021. Lindsey's speaking audiences and consulting clients have included more than 250 corporations, law firms, conferences, and universities, including Aetna, Citi, Estée Lauder Companies, GE, Goldman Sachs, Google, Pfizer, Verizon, Yale, Harvard, Wharton, and Stanford. Her advice and opinions have appeared in such media outlets as The TODAY Show, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, and NPR.RESOURCES Lindsey's website: https://lindseypollak.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseypollak/Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.com
For this Unpacking Perspectives episode, Nicole talks with Jack Ebert, the co-founder of Driven Media and a previous guest on the podcast! Together, Jack and Nicole catch up on how Driven Media is doing now and tips regarding business and social media, as well as plans for the future. Host: Nicole DavisonGuest: Jack EbertRESOURCES Driven Media: https://www.drivenmediamanagement.com/Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.com
After a brief hiatus, Nicole Davison is back with season 2 of Unpacking Perspectives! In this newest episode, Nicole discusses just how exactly her summer went while not working on the podcast, and also talks about the need for structure in life. Host: Nicole Davison RESOURCESAmy Weatherly: https://www.amyweatherly.com/home Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.com
In the finale episode of this season of Unpacking Perspectives, Nicole reflects on the past season of episodes, how they affected her personally, the events in our world recently, and much more. Host: Nicole Davison RESOURCES“13 Signs You're a Highly Sensitive Extrovert”:https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/highly-sensitive-extrovert/Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orghttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.com
In this episode, Nicole talks about introverts, dedicating this particular episode to the introverts of the world. As an extroverted parent of an introverted child, she aims to provide insight from her experience to other parents, as well as plenty of interesting resources.Host: Nicole Davison RESOURCES“15 Things you should never do to an anxious child”:https://www.anxioustoddlers.com/introverted-child/#.YoKxM6jMI2w The Difference Between Being Shy and Being Introverted:https://www.verywellfamily.com/the-difference-between-being-shy-and-being-introverted-1448616What Are Introverts Like as Children? Here are 7 Common Characteristics:https://introvertdear.com/news/introverted-kids/All Things Susan Cain:https://susancain.net/#Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.com
In today's episode, Nicole reflects on her first few roles out of college as she dedicates this episode to the graduating class of 2022 about to be tossed out into the workforce universe. Whether you are one of these students or a family member of one, please join us for some laughs, realizations, and insight that Nicole has developed over the last 25+ years. As Nicole often says, Today is not your final destination…today is just the end of one simple chapter in your life. As you embark on a new chapter, she shares some final thoughts. This is your journey…not anyone else's….it might take you time to realize this, and that is ok.Learn how to cope…with not only the failures…but the successes too…sometime in your life; you may find that you have to choose between something that you feel you've worked a lifetime for and something that you have been searching a lifetime for. The more time you take to know yourself, the more your decision will make sense…just keep moving. Tune in to hear more about the journey Nicole took that started it all and why she is so passionate about helping each of you find meaning in the paths you are on…Host: Nicole Davison Companies mentioned:ADPwww.adp.comKforcewww.kforce.comLinkedInwww.linkedin.comListen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.com
In this episode, Nicole is joined by Matt Griffin - a six-year U.S. Navy veteran and a 15-year law enforcement veteran. He is a national speaker, mentor, and consultant who wants to change the culture around mental health and police, military members, emergency services, and firefighters.Matt is also the author of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, “The Journey to Midnight, " a memoir that tells the tale of his rather traumatic journey through life.Host: Nicole DavisonGuest: Matt Griffin RESOURCESWays to Contact Matt:Website: https://www.fightingfentanyl.com/ Phone: (603) 762-2834 or Email: matt@fightingfentanyl.com Pick up a copy of his book, The Journey to Midnight: http://journeytomidnight.com/Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.com
In today's episode, Nicole takes a more personal route - she talks about her husband's career as a first responder, as well as the trauma that can crop up and change an individual from such a particular career. “Another Side of Accountability” is a short volume of poetry by Nicole's husband. It is dedicated to all who serve as first responders; it describes the experiences and traumas that those in law enforcement must process due to the nature of their job.Host: Nicole Davison RESOURCESAnother Side of Accountability: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098GVJF7F/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_i_DP6QFVPXY9XKXRH8F9J4Law Enforcement Resources:https://nationalpolicewivesofficial.org/https://cops.usdoj.gov/lemhwaresourceshttps://www.sheriffs.org/mental-health-tools-and-other-resourceshttps://ptsd.va.gov/https://proudpolicewife.com/resources/ Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.com
In today's episode, Nicole Davison is joined by Jessa Hillman, a mom of two, author of the Lifestyle of an Anxious Mom Blog, and is currently in graduate school pursuing her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Nicole and Jessa unpack her career path and how she sought to connect with other moms who struggle with anxiety. Her Blog “Lifestyle of an Anxious Mom” launched in 2018 and what started as a way to share her own experience with anxiety ultimately grew to a platform of hope and inspiration helping others cope with similar issues. Jessa hopes to continue to use her platform to provide a message of encouragement to her community and to offer reassurance to other moms that they are not alone in their struggles. Host: Nicole DavisonGuest: Jessa Hillman RESOURCESWays to contact Jessa: Website: https://lifestyleofananxiousmom.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessahillmann/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifestyleofanAnxiousMomListen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.com
In this episode of Unpacking Perspectives, Nicole Davison is joined by Teresa Bruni, an incredibly empathetic healer and Spiritual Warrior who aims to help others in overcoming the various challenges within their lives.She believes that everyone deserves healing - physical, emotional, and spiritual - resulting in an abundant and fulfilled life! Teresa holds many certifications and awards including Certified Professional Coach (CPC), Certified Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP), PSYCH-K® Preferred Facilitator, Certified HeartMath Practitioner®, and International Best Selling Author of The Resilience Journal: Transcending Turbulent Times Through Journaling After struggling with and conquering a chronic illness, Teresa realized she wanted to teach others about the lessons she learned throughout her journey and share what she had discovered throughout the process through the power of personal healing and empowerment. This led her to start her own company, “Less Fear, More Flow”, in which she works with private clients to work through their personal obstacles. Host: Nicole DavisonGuest: Teresa BruniRESOURCESWays to contact Teresa : Website: https://www.teresabruni.com/Phone: (910) 988-8111 or Email: teresa@teresabruni.comListen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have Questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.com
Nicole Davison is joined by Kolbi Estes, a small-town girl from southeast Kansas. Kolbi is continuing to grow her following through her Instagram account, Wake Up Be The Change, with a passion to share what's on her mind and has certainly woken up quite a bit of people across our country. Her story is one of inspiration as we spend some time unpacking the foundation of her career as a Cosmetologist and discuss why she has made the decision to put herself out there in the world of social media to speak out on issues that are important to her. Host: Nicole DavisonGuest: Kolbi EstesRESOURCESKolbi's Instagram: @ https://www.instagram.com/wakeup_be_the_change_/ Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have Questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.com
In this mini bonus episode, Nicole talks about her vision for the podcast, and the upcoming episodes may be a different perspective than yours. She also discusses her podcast as a platform to have vulnerable and open conversations. We have so much to learn from each other. We need to remember to listen to one another, even when the different voices are one we may not necessarily agree with or even understand. We would love for you to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029?i=1000531505685Connect with Nicole to find out more information about her and her career coaching packages:Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/Have comments, questions, or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you! Send an unpackingperspectives@gmail.com
Nicole Davison is joined by Ashley Dunnwald, a certified life coach who specializes in coaching moms. Along with coaching moms who want to feel less overwhelmed and fulfilled, she is a police wife and mom to a son with severe food allergies. Ashley shares how she has utilized coaching to overcome daily anxiety, repetitive thoughts, and self-judgment. Her mission is to help overwhelmed and unfulfilled moms deeply connect to their spouses and kids while living with passion and purpose. Host: Nicole DavisonGuest: Ashley DunnwaldAshley's Free Mini Masterclass – The Top 5 Mom Traps and How To Escape Themhttps://www.ashleydunnwald.com/landing-page Ashley's Instagram: @ashleydunnwaldcoach Ashley's TikTok: @ashleydunnwaldcoachListen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029?i=1000531505685 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives orhttps://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have Questions? Send Nicole an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.com
Nicole Davison is joined by her friend Erin, the owner of Nob Hill Jane®, a Cheshire, Connecticut-based calligraphy studio specializing in modern calligraphy, hand-lettered signage, and engraving. Nicole and Erin break down her career transition from a lawyer to becoming the owner of her very own calligraphy studio. After graduating from Pennsylvania State University in 1998 with a B.S. in Business Logistics, Erin worked as a commercial financial analyst for IBM for two years before attending law school. Upon graduation from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2003, Erin spent the next fifteen years practicing commercial and intellectual property law at a firm in Hartford, Connecticut. In 2017, Erin discovered calligraphy, and Nob Hill Jane® was born! What started out as a hobby quickly turned into a business that Erin ran while practicing law and raising two boys with her husband. In November 2018, Erin stopped practicing law and took the proverbial "leap of faith." Nob Hill Jane® is now a full-service calligraphy studio serving clients throughout New England and beyond. Visit @nobhilljane for inspiration and ideas on how to incorporate calligraphy into weddings, celebrations, and special events. Host: Nicole DavisonGuest: Erin aka Nob Hill JaneConnect with Erin Email: nobhilljane@gmail.com Instagram: @nobhilljanePinterest: @nobhilljane Website: www.nobhilljane.com Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029?i=1000531505685 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives or https://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have Questions? Send me an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.com
Nicole Davison is joined by her long time friend, Dr. Novella an Assistant Professor in Counselor Education at Fairfield University, licensed professional counselor in the state of Connecticut, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). Dr. Novella previously worked as a college counselor and director of counseling at Sacred Heart University. Her research interests include Telemental health, emerging adult issues, including eating disorders, gender violence, and mental health wellness. Dr. Novella and Nicole break down Dr. Novella's career journey, and how people's ability to sit with uncomfortable feelings has changed in the past few decades. They share how social media has amplified comparison and has distorted how we view others. Dr. Novella shares how to help parents navigate the emotions their children are going through, especially with social media. She also emphasizes the importance of reflection and that it is okay to feel a range of emotions.Host: Nicole DavisonGuest: Dr. NovellaDr. Novella's Email: jnovella@fairfield.eduDr. Novella's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelyn-novella-a480536/More on Dr. Novella: https://facultyprofile.fairfield.edu/?uname=jnovellaListen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029?i=1000531505685Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives or https://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/Have Questions? Send me an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.com
Nicole Davison is joined by her friend Amy Suznovich, a professional singer, and an embracer of life. Amy shares her experience with caring for a loved one with a terminal illness and how she has learned to cope with losing a parent. Because of these experiences, Amy aims to fill every moment with as much living as she can. She is no longer afraid of putting herself out there or taking chances. In terms of her career, Amy has learned that her music can connect others in times of grief and make people feel less alone. Tune into this episode to hear Amy share her incredible career, and how she has found the strength to balance it all while not only coping with caring for a loved one with a terminal illness but then navigating the loss. Host: Nicole DavisonGuest: Amy SuznovichAmy's Instagram: @amysuznovich or https://instagram.com/amysuznovichAmy's Website: http://www.amysuznovich.com/Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029?i=1000531505685Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives or https://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/Have Questions? Send me an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.com
Nicole Davison shares her perspective on grief during the holiday season and how she has learned to cope with it. She shares how everyone processes and copes with grief differently. This year hasn't been easy, so this holiday season Davison hopes that her listeners can take a pause. Coping with grief looks different for everyone, some like to keep it simple during the holidays whereas others like to be surrounded by many family and friends. Starting traditions within her own immediate family have helped Davison navigate grief during the holidays, whether that means making cookies and gingerbread houses every year, or playing holiday music 24/7. She emphasizes that finding ways to cope with your own grief takes time, and that's okay. So this holiday season, if you or a loved one is processing grief,know you are not alone.Host: Nicole Davison Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029?i=1000531505685Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives or https://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/Have Questions? Send me an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.com
Host Nicole Davison is joined by childhood friend and New York City Fire Department Lieutenant, Nick Ortiz. Nick shares how his experience joining the fire department is especially unique, as he initially saw himself joining the arts or possibly law enforcement. His father, former NYPD Detective influenced him to give it a shot. He opens up about how his career has evolved over time, especially during 9/11 and the pandemic. Host: Nicole DavisonGuest: Nick Ortiz of the New York City Fire Department: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/fdny/index.page Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029?i=1000531505685Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives or https://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/Have Questions? Send me an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.com
Host Nicole Davison is joined by Jack Ebert, a student at Quinnipiac University and Founder and President of the company, Driven Media. Ebert shares how his goals have changed and transformed since his freshman year of college due to studying abroad during the pandemic, experience finding an internship, and advice from his father. He is incredibly grateful that his advertising and media company can help out his community, as he believes that small businesses are the foundation of the economy. Ebert shares how he started Driven Media and his vision for the company after he graduates.Host: Nicole DavisonGuest: Jack EbertDriven Media's Website: https://www.drivenmediamanagement.comListen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029?i=1000531505685Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives or https://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/Have Questions? Send me an email at: unpackingperspectives@gmail.com
Host Nicole Davison is joined by Samantha Berry, a Marketing major at Quinnipiac University. Berry shares how Carrie Bradshaw inspired her dream of living in New York City as a Marketing Director. As a college senior, Berry's view on her education, career, and workforce completely transformed when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Despite the uncertainty, by surrounding herself with goal-oriented women in her sorority and growing her record painting business on the side, Berry persevered. Berry continues to evaluate her purpose and has taken the pressure off of the idea of the “perfect job” since the pandemic. Although the pandemic was lonesome, she recognizes how she has grown from it and is excited for her future ahead of her.Host: Nicole DavisonGuest: Samantha BerryListen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029?i=1000531505685Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives or https://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/Have Questions? Send me an email at: unpackingperspectives@gmail.com
Sometimes you really need to step back in order to take a few steps forward. In today's episode, host Nicole Davison opens up about the importance of empathy and compassion. Upon reading Steven Covey's, “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” in college, Nicole realized that amidst life's craziness and small moments in everyday life, you truly never know what someone is going through. Even amidst the busiest and happiest times of our lives grief and sadness have ways of creeping in. It is important to find compassion for others, even on days where it feels like the world is crumbling around you. Host: Nicole DavisonSteven Covey's “7 Habits of Highly Effective People”: https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/0743269519Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029?i=1000531505685Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives or https://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/Have Questions? Send me an email at: unpackingperspectives@gmail.com
I am so inspired by my guest on today's episode, Ashley Palumbo. We talk about so many different things from college to her career in tv production and more because I simply love her story on so many levels! As a Career Coach, I get the opportunity to work with a lot of clients, and every aspect of Ashley's career journey I find absolutely inspiring. In this episode of Unpacking Perspectives, We unpack Ashley's career and life experience into where she started, where she is now, and how our life's journey can often take us down a path that we never even planned for. From the start of her career, entering an industry that so many only dream of, to at one point, walking away to find a balance in her life. In every part of this story, you can find inspiration.I just enjoyed this episode so much and it is my hope that Ashley will return for future episodes. There is just way too much to unpack in one conversation. Resources To connect with Ashley : Instagram @openbarrewithashleyWebsite: https://openbarrewithashley.com/Connect with Nicole to find out more information about her and her coaching!Listen to the show & follow on Apple PodcastsUnpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives https://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/Have Questions? Send me an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.com
Host, Nicole Davison opens up about her journey with anxiety and how she has learned to cope with it. Throughout her life, she has interacted with many clients, students, and friends who are on all ends of the spectrum of anxiety. Anxiety is different for everyone, some have struggled with it for years while others experience waves of it. Everyone copes differently. With Nicole, at times, she just needs to get out of her head. It is difficult to escape the little voice in your head in the 21st century with social media's large presence. She shares moments she has felt alone, and how comments like “get over it” or “calm down” have impacted her. Nicole sheds a light on her anxiety growing up versus now, and how she copes with it. Through this episode, she aims to help those who experience anxiety recognize that they are not alone. You can do this. You are loved. You are not a burden. You matter. It is okay to ask for help when you need it. Host: Nicole DavisonConnect with Nicole to find out more information about her and her coaching!Listen to the show & follow on Apple PodcastsUnpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives https://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/Have Questions? Send me an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.com
Host and Career Coach Nicole Davison is joined by her client, Jen Guillotte, to discuss Jen's journey with her unexpected career change after losing her job during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jen opens up about her fears as she navigated her journey and realized how her priorities and values have changed since entering the corporate world.Nicole shares how self-doubt, money, and finding balance are huge factors influencing one when redirecting their career. Life-changing events like COVID-19 and 9/11 impacted Nicole and Jen's view on finding a career that could best fit their lifestyle. Join Nicole and Jen in this open conversation to hear more about how big life events have shaped their perspective on balancing their careers.Host: Nicole DavisonConnect with Nicole to find out more information about her and her coaching!Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029?i=1000531505685Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives or https://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/Have Questions? Please send me an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.com
In this episode, Nicole introduces her Podcast Production Intern, Caroline Torpey. Caroline introduces herself and will take on the Cohost role for this episode. Nicole and Caroline discuss different Career-related topics from both the College student's perspective and from Nicole's perspective as a mom and Career Coach. Caroline shares how she discovered this Internship and what she hopes to accomplish throughout her time with Unpacking Perspectives. Nicole and Caroline take a deep dive into the differences in each of their perspectives related to careers and college and everything in between. They both talk about dream Jobs, confidence in career paths, struggles with comparison on Social Media, and advice for any college student trying to figure things out. This episode is packed with valuable insight that could apply to all age groups. Also, Nicole reflects on her time in college and how different this current generation is experiencing college. Caroline hopes that some of the topics that they discussed will resonate with other college students and Nicole imagines there are many parents out there with children in college or almost there that will appreciate this episode. Host: Nicole Davison Connect with Nicole to find out more information about her and her coaching! Subscribe to the show! :https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029?i=1000531505685 Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives https://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/ NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/ Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/ Have Questions? Send me an email at: unpackingperspectivespodcast@gmail.comCohost: Caroline TorpeyConnect with Caroline Torpey to find out more about her Podcast In Retrograde Instagram: @inretrogradee or https://www.instagram.com/inretrogradee/
Perspective: a particular way of viewing things that depends on one's experiences and personality. In this episode, Nicole shares her vision for the podcast and what experiences have shaped her perspective. Her titles include Board Certified Career Coach and Counselor, Professor, Mother, and Law Enforcement Wife. She expresses the hardships she's been through and the badges she wears, Motherless daughter and Parentless parent. These challenges have shaped her into the person she is today, and have given her perspective.She aims to use her podcast as a platform to have vulnerable and open conversations. We have so much to learn from each other. We just need to remember to listen to one another, even when the other voice is one we may not necessarily agree with or even understand. Nicole's hope is that this podcast will help you say, “huh, I never thought of it that way”. To Nicole, that is growth of one's perspective.Host: Nicole DavisonConnect with Nicole to find out more information about her and her coaching!Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-unpacking-perspectives/id1580429029?i=1000531505685Unpacking Perspectives Instagram: @unpackingperspectives or https://www.instagram.com/unpackingperspectives/NMD Careers Instagram: @nmdcareers or https://www.instagram.com/nmdcareers/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmdcareers/Website: https://www.nmdcareers.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmd-career-consulting-llc/Have Questions? Send me an email at: unpackingperspectives@gmail.com
Join Career Coach Nicole Davison each Wednesday morning as she interviews guests discussing the place we began, the paths we have taken, and the forks in the road that sometimes cause us to lose our way. In each episode, Nicole will unpack how our backgrounds and experiences may impact our life's journey.
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