The Coffee & Careers Podcast

The Coffee & Careers Podcast

Welcome to The Coffee & Careers Podcast that fuels your professional growth! I’m your host, Career Coach Angela Bennett. In each episode I’m joined by special guests to talk all things career. Together we explore topics like navigating the job search, mastering networking strategies and also hear inspiring career journeys from guests across various industries. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your career to new heights, The Coffee and Careers Podcast is a source to hear real career stories and get inside tips to inspire your action plan for career growth. Grab your coffee, and let’s dive into your next career move! About Your Host: Angela Bennett’s multi-faceted career in the fast-paced beauty industry has spanned roles in Marketing, Sales, General Management and HR including former General Manger of La Roche-Posay skincare & Head of Talent at L’Oreal USA. Now, Angela utilizes her business leader and HR experience to help others navigate meaningful careers through her own practice, Beauty in Motion Coaching & Consulting. Angela helps evoke awareness and clarity in people around their talents, clearly and confidently express what they offer to the world, believe in themselves and maximize their human potential. Discover more at angelabennett.substack.com

Episodes

October 3, 2025 70 mins

In this episode of The Coffee and Careers Podcast, career coach Angela Bennett is joined by interview coach Ramon Santillan to uncover strategies for nailing job interviews. Together, they tackle common challenges like under-promoting, rambling, and interview anxiety, while also exploring the unique needs of neurodivergent candidates.

Ramon shares his personal journey from tax consulting to interview coaching and discusses how prep...

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In this episode of The Coffee and Careers Podcast, career coach Angela Bennett welcomes back Debbie Johnson, President of Premier Executive Recruiting, to discuss how to reinvent your job search and stay competitive in today’s tough market.

They explore the seismic shifts in hiring—from generalists to specialists, the digitalization of recruiting, and the growing role of private equity in shaping talent needs, especially in the bea...

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In this episode, Angela chats with Chris Fontanella, founder of Encore Professionals Group (a professional services / recruiting firm) and author of Against the Grain: Counterintuitive Ideas on Business and Life. Discover Chris's intriguing journey from studying theology to thriving in the recruiting industry. Chris shares his unique perspective on career paths, the role of intuition, and how unplanned events can lead to unexpected...

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Julie Spiech is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Overnight Supervisor at Common Thread, an organization that provides mentoring and advocacy to survivors of human trafficking in Texas. In this podcast we discuss what a day in the life (or rather a night in the life) is like when working to get on-the-spot help to support these survivors. Utilizing strengths in listening, patience, good judgement | Giving yourself grace at work...

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Career Coach Angela Bennett hosts Lizbeth Zuniga, CEO and Founder of Acquire Beauty, a consulting firm that helps beauty and personal care brands effectively develop their supply chain operations to be agile and increase profitability.  Careers in Supply Chain Operations | Driving your career | When life hits rock bottom | The role of mentors and supporters along the way | Building your network with genuine long-term connections | ...

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Career Coach Angela Bennett hosts Debbie Johnson, President of Premier Executive Recruiting on making strategic career decisions in the new year.  Career decision making frameworks | How to compare job offers | Negotiating offers | The role of compensation, corporate culture, leadership, company growth stage, business resources for success and more.  This podcast and the job comparison tool provide comprehensive guidance on all the...

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Career Coach Angela Bennett hosts Tony Teshara of Handle Recruiting that helps startups scale their businesses with talent.  Branding yourself to stand out | Storytelling your experiences | Crafting resumes. 

The first part of a two-part series on personal branding. Discover the importance of defining your professional story to stand out in a crowded job market. Gain insights into how branding and storytelling can set you apart in ...

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Career Coach Angela Bennett hosts Dan Villarroel, psychotherapist and clinical director at Guardian Recovery in NJ.  What it’s like to be a psychotherapist | The power of listening and critical thinking skills | Career transitioning.

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Career Coach Angela Bennett and Debbie Johnson, President of Premier Executive Recruiting discuss preparing for a job search / job market outlook / how to prepare for job seeking / how to stand out.

Discover more on the Coffee & Careers Substack:  https://angelabennett.substack.com/

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