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Have you ever thought about what skills a manager should have in order to be considered "good"? Not everyone is cut out for management naturally, but there are key traits that managers who excel in their field possess.

In this episode, I'm joined by Beth Carter, the solopreneur behind Running Dialogue. This is the podcast's first repeat guest, and I was so happy to have the opportunity to speak with Be...

We all know that there are so many directions you can go when pursuing your career path, but how can you find the right fit for the type of company in which you work?

If you are at a crossroads in your career, unsure whether to join a startup or an established enterprise tune in! In this episode, I'm speaking with Julia Donald, a Warehousing and Logistics specialist who has worked her career in both startups and ente...

What happens when life's path takes twists and turns? You ride the rollercoaster and learn from every bump and bruise.

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Brian Darby, a brilliant entrepreneur, who owns his own trivia company called Hard Hitting Trivia. Not only is he the owner, he's also the Quiz Master. After spending many years trying to figure out the correct path that life should be going, Br...

What happens when the corporate companies in the corporate world longer serves you? You start your own!

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Darrel Noe, a creative who spent many years in corporate advertising. After realizing that he could do much of the same that he was doing for larger organizations for himself, he jumped at the chance to start his own entrepreneurial adventure. He started his own Digital ...

When you are looking for other career opportunities, and you feel like it may be too late. How late is too late?

In this episode I spoke with Monica Parker, a Career Coach who specializes in helping women who are in mid-career make a pivot. We talk about how old is too old to make a complete change in your career, the important questions to ask potential employers about their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs, and s...

When you've worked in management and have had to be on both sides of a layoff, what's next?


In this episode, I spoke with Loan Huynh, a former Logistics manager who is currently looking for her next opportunity.  Loan  gives us a the perspective of how being a manger and having employees being laid off, and then turning around and being laid off herself.  We also discussed travelling, a hidden gem restauran...

When it's your second layoff, and you have a hobby that has brought passive income in the past, what do you do?


In this episode, I spoke with Christina Tattory, a veteran Product Manager who's turned to her hobby to help navigate tough times in a rough job market post layoff.  Christina gives us a look into the life of a Food Blogger.  We discuss what happens behind the scenes, what it takes to get into crea...

When it's your first layoff, and you are left without a job and a mountain of emotions to work through, what's next?

In this episode, I spoke with Bryan Schmanske, a Logistics Analyst who's looking for his next opportunity.  Bryan gives a glimpse into what it's like being laid off for the first time, and we discuss how many emotions come with processing the mental impact of a lay off.  Bryan also gives ...

When jobs searching becomes a bit much, how do you keep your sanity and easily identify red flags to watch for?


In this episode, I spoke with Erin Hundtofte, an HR Specialist  who specializes in benefits management. We discuss how job searching post lay off can be very taxing to your mental and physical health, what to look for to avoid being phished by apparent recruiters, what an ideal company would look like, and s...

When 78% of Americans are stressed at work, what do you do? No need to fear, Dr. Jei is to the rescue!


In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Jeremiah Pearcey (Dr. Jei)  , a Cognitive Psychologist who specializes in stress management. We talk about stress in the workplace, DE&I initiatives, as well as some in depth talks about various aspects of mental health.

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When you're laid off, the job market is horrible, and everyone is hiring consultants. What do you do? You start your own consultancy.


In this episode, I spoke with Thomas Mccourt , a Cyber Security Consultant who started his own business after being laid off twice within a year. We talk about why he finally decided to start his business, how his layoffs have helped him figure out his path, and so much more.

When you've exhausted your time in the corporate world, you have to make a plan for what's next.

In this episode, I spoke to Beth Carter who is a solopreneur. She spent years in management, and one day had enough of her life in corporate and needed a change. She didn't have a plan when leaving, but her plan was to make a plan. She gives a lot of insight in the aspects of leaving a corporate job and transiti...

In this episode, I speak with Erin Hundtofte, a former co-worker who's currently laid off. She finds a sense of community and support in her community choir, located in Washington State.  I have Erin on in  a future episode, where we discuss so much in relation to surviving a lay off, so stay tuned for that episode.

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Figuring out what direction you want your life to go into after a lay off is hard.  Listening to this podcast to get some ideas is not. 

In this episode, I spoke with Swapna Patel, a former IT Consultant turned Real Estate Maven. She was laid off  twice while working in corporate before deciding she needed time to figure out the direction she wanted to take next. We talk about things to keep in mind when wanting to transit...

What do you do when you and your spouse are laid off from 3 companies within 9 months , once while expecting their 4th child, and searching for a job while pregnant? 

In this episode I chat Liz and Bryan Day.  They discuss with me the realities of job loss and how it impacted their family being laid off multiple times in less than a year.  We talk about the challenges with dealing with job seeking while pregnant, losing a...

One page, two page, three page or more?! How long should resumes be in reality? What questions should companies be asking potential employees?

In this episode I chat with Kray Blanding, who is a recruiter that was laid off in February of 2023. He's still searching for his next role. We talk about resume lengths and how interview questions can unintentionally introduce bias into the interviewing process.  Don't f...

When you've been job hunting for over a year and you are a recruiter, there's a whole other side to this process that candidates don't see.

In this episode I chat with Kray Blanding, who is a recruiter that was laid off in February of 2023. He's still searching for his next role. You'll get a glimpse into life after his layoff, what's important to him when working with recruits for potential ...

 When you're the second longest remaining employee at a company and you're laid off. What's next?

In this podcast I talked with a former co-worker and fellow laid off employee, Nick Lehman. Nick was a longtime employee of his previous company and is currently looking for his next opportunity. We chat about life in supply chain and logistics, as well as the spectrum of emotions that come along with a reducti...

When you're laid off and see no end in sight, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

In this podcast I talked with a former co-worker and fellow laid off employee, Robert Sheridan. We talked about the struggles navigating the job market with potential job scams, recruiting scams, having ATS friendly resumes, and tips to keep your sanity throughout the process. We also talk about ways to secure your next oppor...