Making a Living with Maggie

In this milestone 101st episode of Making a Living with Maggie, we're taking an honest look at the state of work today — and what it truly means to thrive, not just survive. So many people are feeling stretched thin, questioning their direction, and struggling with mounting workplace pressures. Burnout rates are higher than ever — a statistic my guest shares that may surprise you — and it's clear...

In this episode, I welcome Ilise Benun , a business coach and mentor for designers, copywriters, and creative professionals, to share insights on making a living from your creative talents . Ilise, author of seven books including The Creative Professional's Guide to Money , provides actionable advice and resources to help creatives market their skills, grow their careers, and turn their talents in...

Has there been a person in your life who taught you the value of gratitude?  Can you think of a challenging experience that ultimately led to something you're grateful for?  What about a time when expressing gratitude improved your relationship with someone?   There are many benefits to cultivating an attitude of gratitude: Gratitude is a high frequency that is empowering to ourselves and others a...

Since leadership is a hot topic these days, I thought we could all use a refresher on what makes for great leadership.  In this episode, we will get into some important leadership lessons with the help of my guest, Genice Hall-Fowler . Genice is a 2020 Top Ten Business Woman as noted by the American Business Women's Association .  She is also on the National Board of Directors for ABWA, is Distric...

I had 4 clients land news job recently!!  All are doing work they love, that's purposeful and meaningful to them and one even doubled her salary.  It's exciting to see people investing in themselves and creating new career paths.  My guest in this episode is a great example of this too! Nicolette Mariano, is CEO of Treasure Coast Shellfish .  She is a sustainable seafood farmer who is constantly l...

Utilize technology to enhance your professional life.  In this episode we reflect on the various ways technology impacts our careers and daily lives.  AI is a hot topic and to help us understand  uses, value and pitfalls, my special guest, an advocate of AI tools, introduces some fascinating options.  Suzanne Kantra from Techlicious.com offers advice and techniques to optimize technology for: work...

It's smart to stay up-to-date on career trends and opportunities so my guest this month is Vicki Salemi , a career expert for Monster, author and nationally syndicated columnist.  Listen in to learn about work trends from the Monster 2024 Work Watch Report and what you can do to navigate these trends to adapt and thrive. Also in this episode, you'll also hear my monthly career tip.  This time I'm...

You are the creator of your life.  In this episode: Learn how to create and activate statements that support you in having the career, life and world you want.  I share some interesting statements I heard from astrologer Kathy Rose in this 2024 preview video with Pam Gregory.  My featured guest is someone who supported me in manifesting my dream job -  Laura Allen, also known as The Pitch Girl!  I...

Dream BIG! The holiday season is a wonderful time to reflect on where you've been and where you want to go.  That's why I'm bringing you an expert guest who knows how to create and maintain a thriving and successful personal brand.  She's done it for Martha Stewart and she's done it for herself having recently been named PR CEO of the Year.  C alia Brencsons Van Dyk is an American television, film...

Relationships are an important aspect of life and career and they can add or detract from our happiness and success.  So, to help your relationships thrive, Certified Relationship Coach Raquel Reis joins me in this episode share her tips and advice on all too common relationship challenges in work and life and the simple shifts you can make to move forward effectively.   I continue to hear from cl...

According to The Conference Board, "Job satisfaction was up across the board in 2022—and especially high for workers who switched jobs." If you've been considering a job or career change to gain greater satisfaction, now might be the perfect time. To inspire you, in this episode you'll hear from Lacie Thorne, a dynamic professional who has seamlessly transitioned from the world of fashion to the t...

It's time for change.  Rather than continuing down the same old paths, I'm finding that people are ready for move forward in new, creative ways. For some that means working abroad.  To explore how to follow the dream and work internationally, my guest is Ron Thomas, Managing Director of Strategy Focused Group. Ron uprooted his life in New York after being recruited to work in Saudi Arabia as a Chi...

A new client I recently spoke with told me that her friends think she is all over the place when the way she sees it, "I have ideas and take action on them. What's wrong with that?" I agree. You might want to see your "crazy ideas" as what they are = inspired impulses.  If you have inspired impulses but old stories keep holding you back from taking action, now is a great time to usher in a new, fr...

I've been seeing a HUGE desire to return to our own frequency –what do I mean? Be ourselves, let go of old identities and jobs or careers that don't fit.  Many are moving on from careers they've been in for a long time.  They plan to continue working but they want jobs that align with who they are.  Others are getting wake-up calls such as health issues that highlight the urgency to return to thei...

I'm excited to share that Making a Living with Maggie achieved status as  Top Career Podcast for 2023 from Mac Prichard's Mac's list!  It's our 6th year on the list and we are grateful. In this episode,  check out my interview with one of only 50 master resume writers who have crafted more than 2,000 career stories.   Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter shares how she helps her clients land their dream jobs...

Listen in for my interview with Kerry Hannon on strategies for the changing world of work in these unprecedented times.  Kerry recently expanded her own career as an author to now include being a full time columnist for Yahoo Finance.  You'll hear lots of great career and financial advice especially for experienced workers from Kerry.  We'll talk trends affecting workers and how to navigate to gai...

Do you find you are "of two minds" about what to do with your life or career?   Do you have inspired ideas one day and then find yourself poking holes in them the next? Does your heart desire to make a career move but your inner critic is fearful?   Do you feel stuck or indecisive? These might be the signs that your inner critic has become a career block.  My guest is someone who conquered his fea...

Are the stress and tension getting to you? Would you like a simple yet powerful way to release the angst and re-center yourself? Then listen in. My guest in this episode is a certified breath coach. Among his many talents and credentials, Dr. Randall Sheffield is owner of Moksha Therapy in Key West, FL. He expanded his physical therapy practice healing the body to include holistic healing of mind,...

Would you like to convey more confidence when you speak?  Are you concerned about posture issues sitting at a desk all day?  And what about looking down at your phone, does that affect posture?  All these questions and more are answered by my guest (and posture geek) Lindsay Newitter.  Lindsay is a certified Alexander Technique teacher who specializes in improving posture.  She has over 15 years e...

Ever wanted to leave a job because of a toxic workplace culture?  Leaving is one approach but what if you could stay and make positive change?  This episode will empower you to flip the script on the work environment for the better!   My guest will share insights from her new book Own Your Armor: Revolutionary Change for Workplace Culture .  Michelle Brody PhD knows and understands workplace dynam...

It's back to school time and the perfect opportunity to share advice and insight on work parenting. My guest is Coach Daisy Dowling author of Workparent: The Complete Guide to Succeeding on the Job, Staying True to Yourself and Raising Happy Kids . Listen in for Daisy's expert tips on: how to assess your workparenting template, how to build confidence in combining work, family and self, common mis...

Do you know your Soul agenda?  Are you being authentic and true to yourself with your career choices?   If not and you're operating from fear, you're missing out on all the higher, more purposeful opportunities available to you.  In this episode, I interview Annie Kaur a Spiritual Master Medium. Annie's gifts are rooted in her heritage as part of a line of spiritual ancestral service to humanity. ...

What you put on your resume matters for each and every job that you apply.  My guest in this episode of Making a Living with Maggie has extensive experience helping job seekers customize their resumes to get through applicant tracking systems.  Hear from Angela Ashurst-McGee, a Certified Professional Resume Writer and the creator of RedRocketResume , a premium resume-writing service for profession...

Do you feel resilient or is stress taking a toll? Would you like to improve your health, wealth and relationships?  If so, it's time to get to the root cause or your unhappiness. Special guest Korrine Holt shares insights from her 15+ years coaching and energy healing CEOs to soccer moms, doctors to mental health professionals, at-risk teens, and young women rescued from human trafficking.  She sa...

Do you need to get back your mojo for life and career?  Then now is the time to listen in.  In this episode you will get inspired to enliven your passion for creativity and self-expression.  Learn to honor, listen to and act on your own inspired creative impulses to make your career come alive again.  Creativity is the key to life. It heals us and makes us whole.  If you are feeling the pull to do...