Career Capital Collective

In this episode of Career Capital Collective, Sarah sits down with Lauren Chisholm, VP of Global Account Management at Vena and a brand new mom. Lauren joined Vena nearly a decade ago as a Business Development Rep and worked her way up to VP, earning recognition in 2023 as one of the Top 100 Global Sales Leaders along the way. We talk about the full arc of her climb, the mentors who backed her, th...

Madison, Head of HR & professional recruiter for tech, shares practical strategies for effective networking, job searching, and navigating AI-driven application processes. Learn how building genuine relationships can accelerate your career and how to leverage platforms like LinkedIn and AI tools for success. For more: Follow Kayleigh on Instagram Follow Sarah on Instagram Produced by Peoples M...

The traditional path isn’t the only path. Sarah and Kayleigh unpack the idea of “The Third Door," the unconventional way people often break into careers, opportunities, and rooms they weren’t supposed to be in. Through stories from their own careers and lives, they share how thinking differently, taking risks, and pursuing non-traditional routes opened doors they didn’t even know existed. Because...

So much has changed since we first hit record on this podcast. In this episode, Sarah and Kayleigh take a moment to reintroduce themselves, sharing where they’re living now, what they’re working on, and how their careers and lives have evolved since the podcast began. From unexpected pivots to new chapters, this conversation is an honest update on where things stand today. Consider this the reset...

Everything is getting more expensive, but most people don’t feel like their income is keeping up. You can cut your costs, or you can find ways to make more money. With only 29% of millennials engaged at work, many people feel stuck in jobs that don’t pay enough and aren’t sure how to change it. Sarah and Kayleigh share how they’re thinking about earning more in 2026, from new income opportunities...

Sarah sits down with Emily O’Brien, Founder and CEO of Comeback Snacks, for an honest conversation about second chances and redefining success. Emily’s entrepreneurial journey began inside a Canadian prison, where she started making gourmet popcorn in the prison kitchen. After her release, she turned that idea into Comeback Snacks, a purpose-driven brand now sold in 1,300 stores across Canada that...

This episode is for anyone who’s thought about making a “this could either make me a multimillionaire or blow up my life” career move. Kayleigh walks through journey from Germany at Amazon to Bay Area tech startup to stability as an executive in Nashville. She shares the chaos, the lessons learned the hard way, and the clarity that only comes after things fall apart. She dives into risk, stab...

2025 broke everything Sarah thought she was building. In this episode, she shares the reality of career and her relationship status - and the emotional aftermath that followed. This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s an honest conversation about identity loss, rebuilding confidence, and finding meaning again when everything feels uncertain. Sarah also talks through the tools that helped her move forward...

For the first time, Sarah interviews her sister Amanda, known as “Robby,” for a raw conversation about ambition, risk, and redefining success. As a solo female General Partner in venture capital, Amanda defied the odds by leaving her job as a Partner at an established venture capital fund and raising $22 million for her own fund, Modern Technical Fund (MTF), during one of the most difficult fundra...

Kayleigh sits down with Confidence Udegbue, a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur and product leader who built his dream job at Freeletics, Europe’s #1 fitness app. They explore his non-linear growth journey — from launching the alcohol kombucha startup Liquid Confidence, to working in AI, to finding his passion in health and wellness tech. Confidence shares practical insights on redefining succe...

Losing a job can feel like losing a piece of your identity, but it can also be the beginning of something better. In this episode, Kayleigh and Sarah open up about the emotional and practical sides of job loss: how to process the experience, regain confidence, and take the first steps toward what’s next. Whether you’ve been laid off, made redundant, or chosen to pivot, this episode is about findin...

In this episode, Kayleigh and Sarah explore the idea of expanders, the people who help us see new possibilities for our lives and careers. Sarah shares how her sister became one of her biggest expanders, while Kayleigh talks about how Codie Sanchez inspired her to think differently about business and ownership. Together, they break down the different types of expanders, how to find them, and...

Starting over in a new country? You’re not alone. Kayleigh and Sarah dive into what it’s like to rebuild your personal and professional life from the ground up, new networks, new norms, and a new sense of self. They share lessons learned, honest reflections, and tips for finding your footing (and your people) when everything around you feels brand new. For more: Follow Kayleigh on Instagram Follow...

In this first episode, Kayleigh and Sarah introduce themselves and share the story behind Career Capital. They talk about what inspired the podcast, why conversations about growth and purpose at work matter, and what listeners can expect from future episodes. It’s a candid look at how careers are built, shaped, and redefined, and why investing in your own “career capital” is the key to long-term s...

Have you ever dreamed of building the career and life you truly want but felt unsure where to start? The  Career Capital Podcast  with Sarah Robson and Kayleigh Gaspari is your blueprint for success, offering actionable advice on negotiating raises, navigating career pivots, and redefining success on your own terms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.