Cubicle Chronicles

Cubicle Chronicles

A sounding board for the creative millennial who often imagines what life is like beyond the 9-5 or has already taken action to secure a life filled with purpose driven, creative work. This show shares the funny and relatable nuances of cubicle life. Also given is practical advice on what to do or what NOT to do in your journey through corporate and how to align your career with who you really are and what you love. Rate and subscribe!

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June 10, 2019 31 mins

Ever wonder how to get started on freelancing independently while you still work full-time? Here's what I did to start getting work with clients on the side while still working a 9 to 5. Simple tips that can be done with either zero or small investment. Each tip mentioned in the episode led to securing freelance work soon after I started taking action on my idea.

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Continuing with the SECOND phase of my career journey. In this episode, I encourage to listen until the end because *eye* think there's some gems dropped when it comes to aligning who you are with your career. I talk about my last five jobs to bring my career to where it is currently in 2019!


For part I of this story click here.

Find me on YouTube at "Courtney's Diary"

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February 27, 2019 39 mins

I'm back! At least for now, but here is my personal cubicle chronicles story. I realize I haven't told my career journey story this far and I hope that you listen and all of this will make sense! From my podcast to my Youtube project to my business, I'm hoping to weave a cohesive story together for it to really boil down to the same message: follow your original passions. 

Those passions from childhood that we may have buried ...

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September 10, 2018 38 mins
In the episode of Cubicle Chronicles I have my second guest, Zachary Nunn of the Living Corporate podcast join me to talk about micro-agressions! Yes, so if you have been looked at as the "voice of black culture" in the office then you my friend have been micro-agressed! Listen to this candid conversation on how to deal with it the next time it happens and Zach's interesting experiences on it happening to him. ABOUT THE GUEST: Zac...
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August 30, 2018 29 mins
On this episode I have my very first podcast guest!! Meet Jinissa Smith a resume expert, she will give you some actionable advice on how to tweak and tighten your resume for your next job promotion! Also, I give some quick tips on how to prepare for that promotion. Don't forget that you can support my podcast now with a monthly subscription fee of either $0.99, $4.99 or $9.99! Just follow the link below! Click to support this pod...
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August 11, 2018 19 mins
What do you already know about running a business that you might have picked up from your day job? In this episode I share some transferrable skills that you probably already have from working full-time that can benefit you in starting a side hustle. Also, check out the Impact Theory video that I mentioned in this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QdMfSTMYoU&t=524s And follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
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June 25, 2018 24 mins
In the latest episode, I go over 5 key motives that should align with you & your job in order for you to be happy and fulfilled. I also drop 6 key learning points for me over my tenure as a corporate employee. As always follow me on Instagram @itsbourt_ and send me your corporate chronicles or ask questions about climbing or even throwing away the corporate ladder.
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This week I talk about the difference in mindset of an employee and entrepreneur and what we all can do to go a little harder for ourselves and create our own lanes! Follow me on Instagram @itsbourt_ and reach out to me with your personal Cubicle Chronicles story.
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This week the sounding board write in comes from Candace (@unicorncandy850) who shares a petty exchange with her boss. Also, I highlight 10 signs that you're more successful than you think you are, friend. We all get caught in the rat race of what we think success is and I challenge you to define it for yourself and never let up on reaching what it means to YOU only. My podcast is officially available EVERYWHERE: Apple Podcasts...
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May 30, 2018 6 mins
I get another write in from Shalese about a questionably undertoned email she got from her boss. Listen and let me know if you have had anything like this come up for you! Follow Shalese on Instagram @sip_teahouse. She's out here slinging herbal, homemade teas while working a full-time corporate job.
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On this episode I get my first cubicle chronicles question about a internship that pulled the bait and switch on an employee. Also, #soundingboard time, are you a job hopper? Job hoppers typically switch positions in under 3 years and if you are what are your reasons? Follow me on Instagram at: @itsbourt_ to connect!
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May 29, 2018 7 mins
Courtney’s personal story and the explanation on how Being Bourt started and the origins of Cubicle Chronicles
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Welcome to the cubicle chronicles - where you can send in your gripes, mishaps or questions about the weird things that happen to you while being on the pursuit to more while still working your day job.
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