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In the final episode of our mini-series, we’re joined by our special guest, Meggan, who recently relocated from Illinois to Texas for a fresh start. Unlike most of our conversations, Meggan shares a very different perspective on work. After losing her father, she reevaluated her priorities, walked away from the workforce more than four years ago, and chose to focus on her health, mental well-being...

Episode 4: Resumes - Ride Your Own Wave Remember when you could just walk into the mall, fill out an application, and actually hear something back? Yeah… those days are gone. In this episode, Mel gets real about today’s job market, the rise of AI resumes, and why even the “perfect” resume still doesn’t guarantee you the job. She talks about whether every role truly needs a completely different res...

Let's talk about brand risk... because apparently candidates are the only ones expected to have one . In this episode, Aaliyah will be unpacking what company brand risk actually looks like: silent layoffs with zero communication, interviewers who haven't read your resume, five-round interview marathons for roles nobody can clearly define, and getting ghosted after investing hours into pres...

Interviews can be intimidating, but preparation builds confidence. In this episode, Melissa shares the value of conducting mock interviews with family, friends, mentors, or anyone you trust to provide honest feedback. She also breaks down the STAR Method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) and explains how it can help you structure clear, impactful answers to common interview questions. Whether you&...

Welcome to Episode 1 of the mini series — a real and honest conversation about navigating unemployment and the emotional rollercoaster that can come with it. In this episode, Aaliyah talks about: • Applying for unemployment immediately and preparing for possible delays • Looking into assistance programs like SNAP and the Healthy Texas Women’s Program • Researching local county resources including...

Imagine being at the same job for over a decade and then deciding to pivot careers in THIS economy? Yeah… our guest is braver than most of us. 😂 This week, we talk about what it’s really like navigating the modern job market as a mother. From confusing interview processes and recruiter nonsense to rebuilding confidence, learning a new industry, and realizing your résumé suddenly makes you feel 97...

In this episode, we get into the messy reality of AI in today's hiring process. From ATS auto-rejections and ghost jobs to keyword-stuffed resumes and one-way interviews. We unpack whether AI is actually helping companies hire better...or just making the process more impersonal and frustrating for everyone involved. We also talk about recruiters being overwhelmed with AI generated applications...

Yeah…we had to go there. In this episode, we’re breaking down everything that’s not adding up when it comes to job descriptions and hiring processes. Because how are companies asking for “entry-level” candidates while putting them through 3–4 rounds of interviews? Let’s be honest—entry-level should be 1 interview, maybe 2. Mid-level? 2–3. Executive roles? Sure, go deeper. But right now, it’s exces...

In this episode, we get into the frustrating reality of today's recruiting process - from being ghosted after multiple interview rounds to dealing with hiring processes that feel anything but organized. We talk about the lack of communication, the disconnect between candidates and recruiters, and how empathy seems to be missing from conversations that literally impact people's livelihoods....

We're kicking things off by introducing ourselves - our career paths, how we got here, and what we've been navigating behind the scenes. From getting ghosted by recruiters to seeing roles reposted (with completely different salaries 👀), we're talking about the stuff people experience but don't always say out loud. We also touch on what it looks like to have real support during layoffs and career...