Work That's Worth It
You are rich in hours—around 90,000 of them! For many of you, repeating the professional paths of your parents is not appealing. Particularly because their career choices often lacked purpose and put our planet in danger. Or they devoted their lives to a great cause, but money was scarce. You are craving a broader definition of “success” and need inspiration and role models to show you a different way. That much is clear. Thankfully many young professionals like you want careers that provide income along with impact. More importantly, you are looking for work worth your valuable time, allowing you to be part of something bigger. However, finding real examples across various industries to achieve this balance is challenging. Fortunately, the Work That’s Worth It podcast connects those dots for you. Each episode features an inspiring ‘Disruptor for Good’ who has transformed their career hours into a powerful force for positive change. Join host Georgi Enthoven for casual, insightful interviews featuring extraordinary role models from around the globe. The hand-picked guests demonstrate how they aligned their ambitious contributions to the world with matching compensation. They will show you that it is possible to combine a worthwhile contribution with meaningful compensation by investing in yourself and making intentional choices. Whether you're a recent graduate or an ambitious young professional eager to make a difference, Work That’s Worth It offers a roadmap to turn your career into a vehicle for personal growth and a positive impact. Don’t wait for your ‘second act’ in your career. Tune in now to unlock your potential and start creating the change you wish to see in the world from the get-go.
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When Jane Melia's old gas furnace was about to die, she couldn't find a replacement solution that actually worked. So she built one herself—installed it in her own home, cut her bills by 40% and emissions by 90%.
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That personal frustration became Harves...
Alex Blumberg started out confused about his career—like so many of us. A big breakup was a wake-up call that landed him in the "right place" at This American Life, where he started to lose track of time, wanted to learn everything, and became really good at something.
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What happens when you graduate wanting to save the world, but everyone keeps telling you there's no money in environmental work? Kristy Drutman faced that exact dilemma at UC Berkeley - diving into anti-fracking activism at 18, only to burn out when her immigrant mother questioned why she was skipping class for unpaid work that wouldn't pay the bills.
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What if you had a great, financially lucrative job, but knew that something was missing? Anthony Koithra spent over a decade at Boston Consulting Group—one of the top three strategy firms—working on massive national projects, all while making films on weekends and recruiting 20 colleagues for a 48-hour film festival.
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What does it really take to spend 27 years caring for people during their most vulnerable moments - and still wake up excited for work? Nika Claes Terjesen, a native San Franciscan and labor & delivery nurse, shares the unvarnished truth about nursing: the 5:20 AM wake-ups, the life-and-death responsibility, and why you literally can't have an off day when babies' lives are in your hands.
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What if everything you've been told about sustainable fashion is actually impossible? Dr. Christina Dean, who's been fighting this battle for 20 years, doesn't sugarcoat the truth: fashion and sustainability are fundamentally at odds, yet she's built two organizations dedicated to proving change is possible.
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What if everything you've been told about following your passion is actually holding you back from finding truly meaningful work? Jeremy Schifeling from Khan Academy completely flips the script on career advice, revealing why he hires people based on what they can DO, not what they're passionate about—and why starting with passion is just like chasing a big salary.
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What happens when a CEO who helped build Old Navy from a startup into an $8 billion company decides to flip venture capital on its head? Dawn Dobras reveals the shocking truth: 93% of venture capital goes to men, and she's built a fund that's 70% female investors to change that.
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What if ending homelessness wasn't actually that complicated? Amy King, co-founder of Pallet, isn't just building a social enterprise; she's proving you can tackle massive societal problems while building a profitable business that attracts serious investors.
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Ever feel frustrated watching friends chase high-paying jobs while ignoring meaningful impact? You're not alone. In this candid solo episode, I tackle the question that keeps coming up at every speaking event: "How do I convince my peers to prioritize purpose over just salary?"
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From caddying for golfers at age 12 to managing a 1,000-person team at Citi Bike and now co-founding a climate-focused venture capital fund, Laura Fox's career journey exemplifies what's possible when curiosity drives your decisions instead of fear.
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Are you chasing your purpose, or just a paycheck? Elspeth Jones had it all — a lucrative law career, financial stability, and a future that looked perfect on paper. Until one day, she started to question the true value of her work.
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Today's guest is Rebecca Van Bergen, founder of Nest, a nonprofit organization that champions the handworker economy and supports artisans around the world.
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Rebecca exemplifies what happens when someone takes an early leap into meaningful work, building a busi...
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Our guest today, Evan Hacker, shares his fascinating journey from aspiring rapper to teaching English in China for eight years, then pivoting to software engineering before finding his sweet spot in book marketing with Book Thinkers.
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Through Evan's st...
Impact at work starts with intention. For today’s guest, that meant turning a personal low into a mission to lead with empathy.
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Bernard Law is the co-founder of Kind Laundry, where he’s created a culture that values people and not just what they do. He sha...
Only for the bravest people! From Sydney's glamorous political scene to refugee camps in Palestine, Ann-Marie Wilcox’s journey shows what happens when you trust that nagging feeling of "I don't belong here."
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In this moving conversation, Martina Halloran reveals how leading Dr. Hauschka USA transcends typical corporate leadership.
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From her childhood on the free lunch program to becoming CEO of a pioneering natural skincare brand, Martina shares how authentic leadership c...
In this episode, I chat with Debbie Sterling—founder of GoldieBlox, Stanford-trained engineer, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Toy of the Year award winner, and TEDx speaker—for a powerful conversation on what it takes to own your strengths and quiet the inner (and outer) naysayers.
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In this powerful episode, we meet Elca Grobler, a remarkable leader who left behind a lucrative career in finance to answer an undeniable calling to fight gender-based violence in India.
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Discover how her organization has peacefully resolved over 20,000 domestic viol...
Today, you'll hear from an extraordinary entrepreneur who is not just building a billion-dollar company, but audaciously tackling one of the world's most pressing health challenges: reversing diabetes and obesity for one billion people.
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