Brittany Cates | Career Coach, UX Designer, Podcast Host, Entrepreneur

Career Change for Women | Career Coaching, Career Path

Business EN ↓ 88 episodes

Stuck in a soul-sucking job? Career Change for Women is the go-to podcast for high-achieving women ready to pivot into fulfilling, flexible, high-paying work. Hosted by Brittany Cates—career coach, UX designer, and former burnt-out teacher—you’ll get real talk, inspiring career change stories, mindset shifts, and actionable steps to help you ditch the confusion and make your dream career a reality. Formerly Shift Your Day Job.

Author

Brittany Cates | Career Coach, UX Designer, Podcast Host, Entrepreneur

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.shiftyourdayjob.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Build Confidence: Confront Imposter Syndrome and Empower Your Professional Growth (feat. Amber Evertsen) 11.04.2024

Join us for this week’s episode of the “Shift Your Day Job” podcast as your host, Brittany Cates, dives deep into the career journey of Amber Evertsen, an experienced UX designer with a knack for solving complex problems through collaboration. Amber recalls her challenge in transitioning to a graphic design career right after college. She shares her struggles with imposter syndrome and how she dec...

Increase Self-Awareness: Grow Through Trying New Things and Discover Your True Potential (feat. Sharon Costanzo) 04.04.2024

In this captivating episode of the “Shift Your Day Job” podcast, your host, Brittany Cates, delves into the inspiring journey of Sharon Costanzo. She shares her compelling story of initially pursuing a career in engineering, due to familial expectations and societal norms, yet realizing her innate desire to be in a career that served others. Through candid reflections, Sharon reveals the challenge...

Seek Advice from a Trusted Support System: Enhance Your Career Growth with Expert Guidance (feat. Sarah Turek) 28.03.2024

Welcome to another empowering episode of the "Shift Your Day Job" podcast! In this installment, Brittany delves into the remarkable journey of her close friend, Sarah Turek, a former middle school Spanish teacher who dared to reimagine her career path for greater fulfillment and balance. For years, Sarah poured her heart and soul into teaching, relishing the connections she forged with her student...

Stay Teachable: Remain Open to Learning and Grow Through Self-Discovery (feat. Libby Porter) 21.03.2024

In this episode of the "Shift Your Day Job" podcast, Brittany chats with Libby Porter, a product designer and busy mom of two from northern Utah who went from teacher to the tech industry. Libby's path to becoming a UX designer wasn't conventional. After playing collegiate soccer at Utah State University and earning a degree in secondary education, Libby found herself teaching high school for four...

Seek Out Community: Build Meaningful Connections and Enhance Your Professional Network (feat. Karla Pamanes) 14.03.2024

Join host Brittany Cates in a riveting episode of "Shift Your Day Job" as she delves into the inspiring journey of Karla, an award-winning designer and branding expert from San Antonio, Texas. With an impressive career that includes designing for major brands like HGTV, Food Network, Brit+Co, Karla shares her valuable experiences and insights. Karla's story takes an unexpected turn as she transiti...

Transform Your Career: Shift from Unhealthy to Thriving and Achieve Professional Fulfillment (feat. Christy Freddo) 07.03.2024

Embark on a transformative journey with host Brittany Cates as she sits down with Christy Freddo, the dynamic owner of Best Life Mindset. Christy shares her awe-inspiring personal story of breaking free from a toxic corporate job, an abusive marriage, and a decades-long battle with alcoholism. In a remarkable span of six months in 2011, Christy courageously dismantled the seemingly enviable yet to...

Build a Strong Mind-Body Connection: Enhance Your Well-Being and Career Success (feat. Sarah Thorne) 29.02.2024

Join host Brittany Cates in an insightful conversation with Sarah Thorne, a conscious career coach, and the visionary founder of Rebel Routes Coaching. Sarah's transformative journey unfolds as she candidly shares her experiences from conforming to societal norms to discovering her true calling. In this episode, Sarah reveals how her initial pursuit of higher education was driven by societal expec...

Reconnect with Yourself: Navigate Returning to Work and Motherhood (feat. Aimee Quan) 22.02.2024

In this heartwarming episode of "The Shift, Your Day Job Podcast," your host Brittany Cates dives into a conversation with the incredible Aimee Quan, a Toronto native with a journey as diverse as her experiences. Aimee, currently working remotely as an executive assistant for a tech company, takes us through her unexpected but fulfilling career path. Hailing from a background in counseling and add...

Leverage Your Strengths: Navigate a New Career Path and Unlock Your Full Potential (feat. Erin Ziebart) 15.02.2024

Welcome to another empowering episode of the "Shift Your Day Job" podcast with your host, Brittany Cates. In this captivating discussion, Brittany engages with the dynamic Erin Ziebart, unraveling the journey of recognizing and harnessing strengths during a career transition. Discover how Erin navigated through the uncertainties of her career until ultimately finding fulfillment in the vibrant wor...

Embrace Discomfort: Get Comfortable with Uncertainty and Grow Beyond Your Comfort Zone (feat. Laqueshia Britt) 08.02.2024

Hello, lovely listeners! Welcome back to the "Shift Your Day Job" podcast. I'm your host, Brittany Cates, and I'm thrilled to have you join us for another transformative episode. Today, we have the incredible Laqueshia Britt in the studio, an international best-selling author, podcaster, personal development strategist coach, and a seasoned professional in the insurance industry. In this episode,...

Trust Your Intuition: Harness Inner Wisdom to Guide Your Career and Life Decisions (feat. Linda Brand) 01.02.2024

Welcome to the first interview episode of the "Shift Your Day Job" podcast hosted by Brittany Cates! In this episode, Brittany interviews Linda Brand, a mindset coach, realtor, and podcast host. Linda shares her journey of leaving a 25-year real estate career to pursue coaching and podcasting, highlighting the importance of intuition and divine downloads in her decision-making. Linda emphasizes th...

Intro: My Journey from Teacher to Tech – How I Transformed My Career and Embraced a New Path 01.02.2024

Welcome to the debut of the "Shift Your Day Job" podcast, hosted by Brittany Cates. In the first episode, Brittany candidly shares her personal career transition journey and the moments when she felt stuck and fearful of change. As a former teacher, she battled stress and overwhelm until she finally reached a crossroads that pushed her to take the leap into the unknown. Through the power of mindse...

Trailer: Welcome to the 'Shift Your Day Job' Podcast – Your Guide to Transforming Careers and Embracing Change 18.01.2024

Welcome to the "Shift Your Day Job" podcast, hosted by Brittany Cates. Join me on a journey of career change stories, empowering women to overcome hurdles and embrace growth. Whether you're trapped in an unfulfilling job or seeking inspiration for change, this podcast offers strategies and a confidence boost. Tune in every Thursday to shift from feeling stuck to finding fulfillment. I'm Brittany C...

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