Your Career, Your Way

In this episode, Aziza and Laura invite their first guest on the podcast, Marybeth Monaco-Vavrik! From graduating with a degree in political science, to working full-time in consulting (while being a fitness instructor and content creator part-time) MaryBeth shares with us her story and discusses how she balanced a corporate job and personal health prior to leaving her consulting job to pursue fitness and content full time.

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In this episode, Laura shares five easy ways to create more happiness in your life, drawing from insights from a Yale University course on well-being. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and incorporating your personal strengths, savoring your experiences in everyday life, practicing gratitude, doing random acts of kindness, and more. This quick listen will inspire you to incorporate these easy (and psychologically prove...

In this episode, Aziza and Laura discuss outdated career advice that no longer serves individuals in today's job market. From guidance such as maintaining company loyalty, to the dangers of working for free, this conversation emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, the value of starting over, and choosing to let go of advice that may not benefit you.

00:30 Debunking Outdated Career Advice

02:17 The Myth of Company Loya...

In this episode, Aziza and Laura share important tips for crafting an effective resume that stands out in the competitive job market. We talk about the importance of focusing on results over responsibilities and tailoring your resume to be ATS-friendly amongst the hundreds of applicants in an applicant pool. If you’re on the job hunt, you don’t want to miss this essential episode on how to make your resume get noticed! 

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In this episode, Laura and Aziza discuss how managing oneself is foundational to effectively leading a team for new and existing leaders. Consider this another part of the management and leadership training you never had - from creating safe environments, to establishing systems and boundaries and building your emotional intelligence. Whether an individual contributor or manager, self-management is a crucial part of the journey. 

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Feeling challenged in your job search? Looking for more help through the process? In this episode, Aziza and Laura discuss the challenges of job searching and provide actionable tips to make the process less daunting by leveraging technology and networking. 

Your worth remains unchanged throughout the job search process and we encourage the celebration of small victories along the way! Check out some of these resources we’ve found h...

Did you know that nearly 80% of jobs aren’t posted online? That’s the secret job market—and the only way to tap into it is by networking. In this episode, Laura and Aziza shift how you think about networking. It’s not just awkward events—it’s about having simple, genuine conversations anywhere: in your yoga class, at coffee shops, or even the grocery store. We break down the science of Strong vs. Weak Ties, and why casual connectio...

Laura & Aziza do a deep dive into the 4 most common limiting beliefs that keep us stuck in our unfulfilling and misaligned jobs. Learn how to identify your limiting beliefs and reframe them into more positive thoughts to create your ideal career. Tune in for actionable strategies to reshape your mindset and create the career you’ve always wanted. You don’t want to miss this jam-packed season finale! 

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Have you ever had to absorb more tasks and responsibilities because someone on your team left the organization? So have many of our listeners! Tune in for our first segment of “Your Career Stories” - whether you have a corporate horror story, or a situation you need help navigating, email us at yourcareeryourwaypod@gmail.com and we’ll raise the situation up on the pod! 

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In this first solo episode, Laura gets personal and shares her story of how she overcame her doubts to start her coaching business. She dives into a practical exercise you can try, along with tips and mindset shifts that helped her overcome the fears and limiting beliefs that were holding her back from pursuing her dream career.

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In this episode, we explore the concept of career pivoting and the courage it takes to start over. Whether you're feeling stuck in your current job, questioning the traditional career path, or just longing to pursue a passion, we’re looking at you! Laura and Aziza pack inspiration for those who may be looking to take the first step, or whether you’d simply just like to leap. 

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In this episode, Aziza shares her recent experience and decision to leave her full time gig at Virgin Voyages where she has been employed over the last 6 years. Aziza provides insights to her past experiences in the job market, going after what you want, and recognizing the feeling and desire to pursue a path that is more in alignment with your career goals.

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In this episode, we walk through the Be, Do, Have activity- a powerful tool for creating clarity and alignment in your life and career. Aziza and Laura show you how this approach helps align who you are with what you do, and ultimately, what you have—whether that's career growth, confidence, or new opportunities!

Laura and Aziza unpack the idea of Job Crafting- a way for employees to redesign their work to create more purpose by aligning it with their strengths and interests. They explore the 3 types of job crafting and share strategies on how to change daily tasks, work relationships and your mindset to find more fulfillment in your job. If you’re looking for a way to love the job you have, this episode is for you!

As one of the most in-demand skills in the workplace, Laura and Aziza break down the core foundations of Emotional Intelligence and share actionable strategies for enhancing it both individually and within your team. Learn how to boost your EQ through self & social awareness, and relationship management in this episode for personal and professional growth.

As we further explore Emotional Intelligence on the podcast, part of EQ is recognizing your own limiting beliefs - and not letting them hold you back. In this episode, Laura steps into the role of Aziza’s Career Coach, guiding her through a powerful coaching session to unpack a limiting belief that holds many of our listeners back. Listen to this episode for valuable insights and mindset shifts toward your “I can’t” belief. 

In the workplace today, your manager has a direct link not only to your performance, but your well-being too. In this episode of YCYW, Aziza and Laura identify red flags in management today, and how you, whether a colleague or a People Leader, can improve your management and leadership style today. Tap into this episode for insights, or send it to your manager if you dare!