Corporate Catholic

If you've been discerning a career shift, this episode is for you. Fran rejoins Allison & Claire on the podcast to share her experience completely switching career paths from working in operations at her family's business in the food industry to the Catholic book publishing world at Ascension Press. She opens up about feeling unfulfilled at work, the process of discerning her new job,...

In this week's episode, Avery Dixon joins Allison & Claire as the first guest of Season 3! She opens up about getting laid off from her first job post-grad and how she went about intentionally job searching amidst that season of unemployment. She speaks to her experience starting her blog/podcast Lessons & Letters, and how she went from being the shy person in the room to organizing an...

The Corporate Catholic Podcast is back for Season 3! Hosts Allison and Claire announce some exciting podcast updates and explain the inspiration and vision for the season's theme: CULTIVATE. They also catch up on life since the end of Season 2, including work updates, summer trips, music/book/movie favorites, and more. Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: @corporatecatholicpod TikTok: @corpor...

This episode officially wraps up Season 2 of the podcast! Claire and Allison highlight some key metrics and moments from the season, reflect on their biggest takeaways from each of the guests, and share some actual feedback from listeners. They also hint at some exciting projects in the works this summer and what you can expect for Season 3! Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: @corporatecatholic...

This week, Claire and Allison's friend Eric joins to podcast to discuss some key themes from Rerum Novarum , an encyclical written by Pope Leo XIII on the topic of work. Drawing insights from this document as well as his career working in human resources, he shares some applications of these themes to working conditions in the corporate world today and how we can better promote a culture of di...

It's easy to get stuck in short-term thinking: the current job you're in, that deadline coming up, your day-to-day routine, etc. In this episode, Claire and Allison challenge themselves and you to take a step back and think big picture. They share some of their personal barriers to thinking long-term and offer some suggestions for ways to continue discerning your career moving forward. Fol...

In this episode, Allison and Claire’s friend Caleb joins the podcast to chat about his interest and passion for personal finance. He talks about his own financial rule of life, and how he approaches the topics of money, wealth, saving, and investing as a person of faith. He also shares some helpful tips and resources for anyone looking to take the next step in their own personal finance journey. F...

Let's talk about money! In this episode, Allison and Claire chat about a few of the common misconceptions and questions pertaining to money and religion. They share their own personal experience with money growing up, how that has impacted the way they view money today, and how you too can begin reflecting on your own relationship with money. Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: @corporatecatholi...

In this episode, Bryan Enriquez shares his experience as a founding team member of Hallow, the #1 app for Catholic meditation and prayer. In the midst of pursuing a career as a lawyer, he explains how he and his friends became introduced to Catholic meditative prayer. They quickly noticed a gap in the accessibility of this method of prayer and set out to create an app that translated those prayer...

This week, Claire and Allison discuss the concept of intrapreneurship, which is thinking and acting like an entrepreneur in the context of your current job. Whether you see yourself becoming an entrepreneur someday or not, they explain why intrapreneurship is a great way to build entrepreneurial skills, take ownership of your career, and stand out at work. They also share some firsthand examples a...

In the midst of our busy lives, it can be so hard to make time for prayer. This week, siblings Liam & Natalie join the podcast to share some encouragement and insight into finding peace amidst the busyness of work, travel, and life in general. Their 5 step approach to prayer is a tactical and relaxing way to make time for God either before or after a busy day. "Every one of us needs half...

Peace probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind when you think about work. In this episode, Claire and Allison explore why that might be. They ask questions like: What does peace look like to you? Is peace a choice? Can work and peace coexist? They also share some ideas for how we can cultivate more moments of peace in our everyday lives, especially at work. Follow Us On Social Media:...

This week, Amelia Ohlin joins the podcast to talk about her career as a pediatric cancer nurse. While she may not work in the corporate world, Claire and Allison connect what she shares to business including her approach to building relationships, being present in the moment with the people you work with, and finding the "why" behind what you do. If you're looking for a way to better serve and con...

Let's face it, none of us enjoy waiting. Maybe you work in consulting and are "on the bench" waiting for your next project. Maybe you know exactly what you want in your career or in life and the right doors just aren't opening yet. In this episode, Claire and Allison talk about their own seasons of waiting and share some ideas for things you can actively do during whatever season of waiting you mi...

Lent is officially underway! In this episode, Claire and Allison chat about what they're focusing on this Lent, reflect on how we can make space for God in our lives, and brainstorm what Lent could look like in the context of work. Maybe you've already decided what you're doing this Lent, or maybe you're still deciding. Either way this episode is for you! Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: @cor...

This week Caroline Lunne joins the podcast! She’s the epitome of creativity and an advocate for being creative because God is creative. Caroline reflects on how to harness your creative energy in the workplace and during Lent. Follow Caroline on Instagram:  @carolinelunne Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: @corporatecatholicpod TikTok: @corporatecatholicpod

Do you consider yourself a go-getter? Claire and Allison definitely did, but they start to explore what shifting to a go-giver mindset means and how it relates to success. They reflect on different ways they've witnessed generosity in the workplace, how to become more comfortable accepting generosity from others, and tips for applying a giving mindset to your life and work. Follow Us On Social Med...

Mackenzie from A Caffeinated Catholic joins Claire and Allison to chat through ways we can incorporate more fun and meaning into our day-to-day jobs. As a graduate in both strategic communication and Catholic studies, she shares why she postponed her goal of doing advertising for the Catholic church to work at an agency. She also reflects on her experience meeting Claire at SEEK and takeaways from...

The Corporate Catholic Podcast is back for Season 2! Hosts Allison and Claire catch up on life since the end of Season 1, and talk through some of their goals for 2023. They also reveal the theme for the new season: CREATE. Tune in as they explain the vision behind this theme, as well as what you can expect in the episodes to come! Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: @corporatecatholicpod TikTok...

This episode concludes Season 1 of the Corporate Catholic podcast! Listen as Allison and Claire share some of the highs and lows from their work, personal, and faith lives throughout the past year. They also reflect on their favorite moments from the first season of the podcast and tease what's ahead for Season 2 coming in January 2023! Keep with us! @corporatecatholicpod

How does God call us? This week, Sarah from Claire and Allison's Bible study group joins the podcast to talk about her ongoing journey of discernment. She opens up about how one of the lowest points in her life led to a desire to deepen her relationship with God. She talks about her discernment of religious life, being a teacher, and now as an environmental engineering consultant. Her story is a p...

What are you called to do? In this episode, Allison and Claire break down this seemingly impossible question by approaching it like you would improv: through listening and responding. They highlight some different ways God may be speaking to you and pose some tactical questions you can ask yourself to help uncover your calling. Keep with us! @corporatecatholicpod

This week, Francesca Santelli (@francescasantelli_) joins Claire and Allison to get real about claiming her identity in the corporate world as a Catholic woman working for her family's business. She speaks to both the highs and the lows, including traveling for 16 weeks straight. She also shares how she's grown to embrace her identity on Instagram, where she opens up about her day-to-day life and...

In this episode, Allison and Claire dig into the complex topic of identity. What makes up our identity? What do we find ourselves putting our identity in? How can we put our identity in Christ? Listen as they share times they’ve struggled and what helps them turn towards God. Keep with us! @corporatecatholicpod

This week, Allison and Claire welcome Mary Kate as the very first guest on the podcast! Mary Kate works as a full-time consultant and part-time yoga instructor. Listen as she shares her experience finding rest through yoga and how that passion grew into a desire to become an instructor. Hear what she's learned about prioritizing rest and faith in the midst of working full-time and pursuing her pas...