November 26, 2025 • 26 mins
A young attorney finds herself trapped in a workplace where the expectations keep shifting and the finish line keeps moving. Her story mirrors what so many job seekers are facing in 2025: disappearing opportunities, unclear roles, and leadership that prioritizes itself over its people. In this episode, Matt, Aaron, and Leah break down how to recognize these red flags early and how to safeguard your career before you get stuck running someone else’s race.
Hosts:
Matt Sunbulli
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunbulli/
https://www.firstdraft.vc
Aaron Calafato
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Leah Ova
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Editorial:
Matt Sunbulli
Brooks Borden
Ken Wendt
Senior Audio Engineer:
Ken Wendt
Research:
Matt Sunbulli
Zaid Safe
Aaron Calafato
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