Find Your Passion Career Podcast
Hey there career seekers! Ready to start your intentional career journey? On Find Your Passion Career I'll help you become a career strategist and achieve your dream career. I'm your host, Amanda Nachman. I'm the founder and CEO of College Magazine, reaching 9 million readers nationwide. Over the last 10 years I've had the opportunity to work with hundreds of students. They've gone on to careers at National Geo, Rachel Ray, USA Today, NBC, Vox and more. What I've noticed most is that when it comes to career, there's a lot to demystify. On the podcast I interview career experts and professionals in their passion career. I can't wait to share their advice and journey with you. Let's get started. After listening and feeling inspired, I hope you'll leave a review: http://bit.ly/AmandaNachmanPodcast
Episodes
What do you do when you face rejection at work? Do you mentally check out or complain to your inner circle, or do you take it in stride? Imagine if rejection didn't ruin our workplace experience or harm our motivation.
Dr. Kristin Scott is a management professor and the director of the Executive Leadership PhD Program at Clemson University. Her research focuses on workplace dynamics, including employee mot...
When you hear the word "no," what do you do? Do you stop? Spiral? Start questioning everything? Or … do you pivot?
Here's the truth: rejection isn't the end—it's often the plot twist that changes everything. The real question isn't if you'll face rejection, it's how you respond when it happens.
Jessica Bacal, MFA, EdD, is the Director of Reflective Practices at Smith College, where she co-de...
We often psych ourselves out of opportunities and relationships because we're afraid of being told "no." But what if we saw those potential "no"s as steppingstones to achieving our wildest dreams?
Gabriella Carr is on a mission to get rejected 1,000 times and has documented her journey on social media since last year. As a r...
In my conversation with Bill Gurley, we explore what it really means to pursue your dream career—without a zero-sum mindset. Bill shares why your peers can become your greatest mentors, how rejection is often a sign of growth, and why continuous learning embracing AI is the key to future-proofing your career.
As a general partner at Benchmark, Bill has influenced transformative companies like Uber, Zillow, OpenTable, Grubhub, Stit...
Lori Bumgarner loves helping others find their passions. As a career coach for over 20 years, she has worked with college students, Nashville up-and-coming recording artists, and now helps those who are mid-career in various industries and locations. She's written several books including her most recent work on personal branding. Lori inspires others to discover what sets them apart, helping them stand out in interviews with employ...
Dr. Nicole understands the frustration of feeling "bored-out" in your career, and recommends that instead of quitting that job, you should seek new leadership...
Jason Lauritsen works to transform management. As a keynote speaker, trainer, and author, he liberates managers from outdated and inhumane practices to cultivate human potential at work and improve people's lives. His experience ranges from startup CEO to Fortune 1000 executive. He also spent several years leading the best places to work program for an HR technology company where he gained deep insight into some of the best workpla...
Colleen Lubin is a higher education professional with over 15 years of experience in Orientation, student engagement, and leadership development. From working as the Associate Director of Student Involvement at Southern New Hampshire University to advocating for infertility awareness on her website notquiteknockedup.com to storytelling, Colleen wear many hats. All of which best suit her interests and passions.
Colleen can tell you ...
Dr. Aviva Legatt is the Elite Admissions expert, founder of Ivy Insight, and host of College Admission's Real Talk podcast. She helps consult undergraduate elite college applications. Her motto is: Get In and Get Real! Dr. Aviva's fresh perspective helps students get real and get what they want!
When we hide our authentic selves from the world, the right opportunities may hide from us. Dr. Aviva advises to show up as your authentic...
Sam DeMase is the founder of Power Mood, a Career Confidence Coach, and Self-Advocacy Expert. She helps her clients and TikTok audience of 200,000 followers land the job they want and confidently ask for what they're worth. Sam's also on a mission to destroy the patriarchy. Her motto is: You get what you're worth!
"Don't they see me shining? Where's my promotion, where's my pay-raise?"
We assume that if we excel at work, we'll be r...
Veronica Gerosimo currently serves as the Assistant Dean of Student Life & Leadership at Hudson County Community College in New Jersey. An involved student leader turned Student Affairs professional, Veronica is passionate about cultivating student leaders, providing an engaging and supportive student life, and leading by example to ensure her diverse student population feels a sense of belonging and inclusion. A self-proclaimed wo...
Bryan Dik, Ph.D., is a vocational psychologist, professor of psychology at Colorado State University, and co-founder and Chief Science Officer of jobZology. Bryan studies meaning and purpose in the workplace, calling and vocation in career development, and the intersection of faith and work. He has delivered keynote lectures on four continents, has published four books (including Redeeming Work and Make Your Job a Calling), and hos...
Alexandra Levit is the author of the international bestseller They Don't Teach Corporate in College: A Twenty-Something's Guide to the Business World. Her latest book Humanity Works reveals what the 'robot takeover' will really look like, helping you prepare for the possibilities of the future. She is an influential thought leader on career and workforce trends who has been instrumental in developing and promoting proprietary resea...
Drew Sullivan is a Senior Agent at APB Speakers, one of the world's top speakers bureaus. Prior to APB, Drew dabbled in the marketing and public relations side of the entertainment industry with a strong focus in reality television and commercial dance. An alumnus of University of Connecticut, Drew lives in Boston with his partner, Brad, and their Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Belle. Drew's story is proof that passion and hard wor...
Laurie Ruettimann is the author of the book Betting On You: How to Put Yourself First and (Finally) Take Control of Your Career. She's a former human resources leader turned writer, entrepreneur, speaker and host of Punk Rock HR podcast. CNN recognized her as one of the top five career advisers in the United States, and her work has been featured on NPR, The New Yorker, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and Vox. Laurie encourages...
Jules Montgomery is the creator of Matches Media. She's scaled multiple businesses through social media strategy and grew her TikTok channel to over 200,000 followers in two months. This entrepreneur and social media expert is a recent grad from the University of Michigan. Jules' path to TikTok star and social media entrepreneur was in no way direct. She started out studying nursing and eventually attempted to pivot away into pre-m...
Simon T. Bailey's purpose is to Spark listeners to lead countries, companies, and communities differently. His content is based on more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry including serving as sales director for Disney Institute based at Walt Disney World Resort. He has worked with almost 2,000 organizations in 50 countries. Recently, the editors of Direct Selling News listed him as one of the top twenty motivat...
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