re:sume

When you hear about someone "getting work done", typically, the mind jumps to frozen faces, over-filled lips and botched surgeries. But what a lot of people don't know is that they're only noticing the bad work. In fact, we interact with a ton of people daily who have "had work done," and we'd never even know it.     On this week's episode, I'm chatting with Ana Delgado and Megan Smith, two powerh...

Working from home, a cafe, or even in another country is a newer concept in society. But did you know you could do this even back in the 90's? Basically, since laptops first existed, people have been finding ways to break away from the traditional corporate life and searching for opportunities that give them the freedom they crave.   Meet Jamie Sylvian, one of the first pioneers of the digital nom...

Dandelight Studio is not your average yoga studio. It's a magical place, and as founder Julia Kochajewska says, "It's like a painting." This yoga studio also happens to be where I teach in Delray Beach, Florida, so it holds a special place in my heart.    Meet Julia and Fabian, a couple-entrepreneur duo who found each other through yoga many years ago. Their story isn't linear — as most aren't — b...

Welcome to another re:cap episode! If you had told me a lot of things at the start of 2023, I probably wouldn't have believed you. Take this podcast, for example. If you had told me in January 2023 that I would have my own successful podcast where I get to interview tons of amazing professionals about their careers and how they got their start, I wouldn't have believed you. And having a great work...

Some of the best career stories aren't linear. Sometimes, they're a long, winding road that all eventually adds up to someone finding their "why" in life.    Today's guest is no exception. Kylie van Luyn had a difficult launch into her career with the loss of her mom at the end of university, which left her feeling pressured to pick a career that would give her family peace of mind. Despite this,...

ChatGPT, AI — we've all heard these terms by now, and you've probably played around with them in one way or another. It's the elephant in the room, and we all need to be talking about it.    For this week's episode, I invited Ben Gold, an AI expert turned entrepreneur, to talk about his experience working in the engineering industry, which led him to eventually start a business centered around hel...

Do you know your "why" in life? It might seem like a difficult question to answer, but it's the key to making every life decision you make incredibly easy once you dial it in. Doesn't that sound refreshing?   Brett Magpiong is our guest this week sharing how he discovered his "why" and now helps others find theirs. From growing up valuing healthy competition and athletics training, to entering a c...

Are you searching for the answers to life? If you're listening to this podcast, chances are, you're at least thinking about how to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life — that's the first step.   Our guest today, Barbara Briggs, has been searching for life's answers since she was a child and hasn't given up since. Her natural curiosity and emotional connection to the world has led her all ove...

Have you always had a passion for helping people, but weren't clear on the path to take to turn that passion into a career? You're not alone.   Our guest today took many twists and turns to figure out what he wanted to do for a career. But one thing was always clear to him — he knew he wanted to help people. Today, he's helping people by sharing his knowledge on goal-setting and workforce developm...

We've said it before here, and you've probably heard it a million times growing up — studying abroad and traveling in your 20s can be one of the most eye-opening, challenging, and soul-filling experiences.    For Jonathan "Quiggy" Quigg, his travel experience after college led him to his current career path of life coaching and teaching meditation. He always had a heart for mentoring others, and w...

When you think of call centers, you're probably thinking of telemarketers and scammers, or maybe even thinking back to a time you had to call a customer service line and hung up the phone feeling frustrated.    Wouldn't it be nice if that story was different and you left those interactions with a smile on your face, feeling cared for and heard? Richard Blank is training his employees to be those c...

Sometimes our careers take several twists and turns before something we love finally sticks. But according to Jacklyn Strominger, our guest this week, the one constant we should always have is mentorship.   For Jacklyn, she always felt that mentorship was something she felt was lacking throughout her career, no matter what role she took on or how high up the corporate ladder she climbed. So after...

Some people find their life's purpose early on in life, but for the majority of us, it takes a little trial and error. But one thing is certain — once you've figured it out, you'll have no doubt in your mind that's what you're meant to do.   Meet Harout Markarian, an entrepreneur and engineer who has pursued entrepreneurship not only to fulfill his life's passions, but to also give others the gift...

We're taking a deeper look into the magic of Coco Market with some of its most dedicated members, Taylor Bloom, Luis Angel, and of course, the amazing founder, Corey Heyman. Last time we talked with Corey, we just scratched the surface behind what makes Coco Market tick.    This week, we're getting up close and personal with the vendors to learn about their businesses, how they found Coco Market,...

Career transitions are rarely simple or easy, no matter the circumstances that put you in that position. Whether you got let go, or you're just ready for something new, starting fresh can be an intimidating process.   But you don't have to go it alone. I'm chatting with career transition coach and specialist, John Tarnoff, about his experience with career transitions over the years and how he bega...

If you've never heard of sketch noting, today's your lucky day! I'm chatting with Ashton Rodenhiser about the niche she's carved out for herself from a job in facilitating corporate meetings, to starting her own business showing people a new way to jot down their thoughts and notes.         If you're like 60-80% of people, you're probably a visual learner, at least to some degree. Instead of just...

To many, the world of accounting and finance may seem boring, especially if you're number-adverse and the thought of pulling out a calculator gives you anxiety. But for our guest this week, Wendy Barlin, it's the career that has made her dreams possible.   Motivated by a desire to create her own financial stability and independence, Wendy chose accounting and CPA work early on in life. She realize...

If you're over the age of 25, you've likely had at least one rock bottom moment in your life. It's a part of the human experience that's often looked at with shame, guilt, or pity. But our guest today, Kevin Palmieri, turned his rock bottom moment around and built his podcast empire from the ruins.   If he's learned anything from having to pick up the pieces and put them back together again, it's...

Welcome to the first re:sume recap! I'm so grateful for everyone who has tuned in so far. And if you're new here, make sure to go back and listen to some of the first episodes so you can follow along on my journey to uncover the key to happiness in people's careers.   My goal for the podcast is to make careers seem less abstract and unattainable to open doors of possibility to listeners. So for th...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to leave a full-time office job to pursue owning a small business? Many dream of the perks of it — the freedom, making your own schedule, being your own boss, getting to follow your passions. It's something truly special that takes a lot of grit and commitment to make it work.   Corey Heyman is someone who had that same dream and turned it into her reality. Fro...

Career pivots are no joke, especially when making the decision to go from a stable career to running your own business. But when done out of the desire to do something you love, it can be one of the most rewarding career shifts of your life.   Meet Rayana, one of my favorite examples of a woman who followed her desire and made a successful career out of it. When Rayana and I first met, I was her f...

Have you ever felt that you can feel more deeply than most people, or can almost sense things about people or situations that you can't explain? You're not alone.   Dive into the world of "woo" with us this week, where I chat with my friend Jen Cabot about her experience embracing her intuitive side and becoming a spiritual master. She has a gift of being able to tune into the spiritual world and...

Typically when you think of finance, you think of white men. Specifically, old, white men. But despite the stereotypes, there are women paving their way in the industry bit by bit.   One of these women is Urmi Hossain, a Bengali woman born in Italy who is now living in Montreal and living her finance career dreams. It's uncommon to hear of someone who is passionate about finance, but Urmi is no co...

When you're asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" a typical answer isn't professional sommelier or wine expert. Yet, these careers do exist and can be a dream for those who are lovers of wine.   Today, our guest is Carrie Lyn Strong, the founder of Strong Wine Consulting and an experienced sommelier. Carrie's career journey started as a bartender at the original Tao in New York City an...

Sometimes, a person's career begins where most people dream of ending up years or even decades down the road. This is very much the reality for Ashley Stahl, who began her career at 23 in the Pentagon as a counterterrorism professional.    After following this path for a short time, she soon realized that it was time to move on to other things and begin finding career success down other avenues. W...