The Career Evangelist

How do you grow your career, lead effectively, and still protect your health? In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, I sit down with Will Watrous, a leadership expert who has built and scaled multiple companies and now helps teams implement systems that drive sustainable success. We discuss how clarity, accountability, and execution impact career growth, leadership effectiveness, and te...

What does it really take to build a healthy, high-performing workplace culture without burning people out? In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, I sit down with Hacia Atherton, a leadership expert who helps managers translate positive psychology research into practical, everyday routines. We discuss how leaders at all levels can influence culture, build trust, reduce burnout, and creat...

In this episode of the  Career Evangelist Podcast , we’re joined by award-winning publicist and career visibility expert KJ Blattenbauer. With over three decades of experience shaping brands and professionals, KJ shares practical strategies for becoming sought after in your career—without relying on hype or self-promotion. We discuss how working professionals can turn expertise into opportunity, b...

Career growth doesn’t happen by accident—it’s engineered. In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, I sit down with Susan Coelius Keplinger, CEO of Force of Nature and a 20-year AdTech veteran, to break down how working professionals can turn uncertainty into strategic career momentum. From scaling billion-dollar brands to coaching CMOs and founders, Susan shares how data-driven systems re...

Unlock career growth secrets with Susan Coelius Keplinger, CEO of Force of Nature, in this episode of the Career Evangelist Podcast! As a Fortune Most Powerful Women honoree and AdTech expert, Susan reveals how she scaled Ring to a billion-dollar exit and built systems for brands like OOFOS and Halo.

On the latest episode of the Career Evangelist Podcast, we welcome Bryce Batts, certified career coach, AEC recruiting expert, and co-founder of Career Collective. With 15+ years of experience and over 800 placements, Bryce shares actionable strategies for aligning your career with your vision and values, redefining work-life balance, mastering personal branding, and navigating talent shortages in...

Discover powerful career strategies in this episode of the Career Evangelist Podcast featuring Bryce Batts, certified career coach, AEC recruiting expert, and co-founder of Career Collective. With over 15 years in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) recruiting, Bryce has placed more than 800 professionals and hosts the Wine After Work podcast, empowering women in leadership and caree...

Career transitions are becoming the norm, especially after layoffs, restructurings, and organizational change. In this episode of  The Career Evangelist Podcast , Bola Alabi sits down with career coach and Amazon #1 bestselling author Michelle Schafer to discuss how working professionals can navigate career transitions with confidence, clarity, and strategy. Michelle is a two-time restructuring su...

Career setbacks, layoffs, and restructurings can leave even high performers feeling lost. In this episode of  The Career Evangelist Podcast , Bola Alabi interviews Michelle Schafer—career coach, author of  Cultivating Career Growth , and two-time restructuring survivor—on how to rebuild confidence, clarify your professional value, and pivot with purpose. Michelle shares her practical five-step fra...

What if the key to career growth, leadership, and peace wasn’t doing more—but letting go? In this episode of  The Career Evangelist Podcast , Bola Alabi sits down with Brittany Bettini, CEO of  I Need a VA  and author of the upcoming book  She Delegates . Brittany shares her powerful journey from surviving domestic violence to building a thriving business rooted in intentional leadership and deleg...

Delegation is not a weakness—it’s a leadership superpower. In this episode of  The Career Evangelist Podcast , Bola Alabi interviews Brittany Bettini, CEO of  I Need a VA , entrepreneur, and author of  She Delegates . Brittany shares how delegation helped her rebuild confidence, heal from trauma, and scale a business without burnout. This episode is for women entrepreneurs, leaders, and profession...

In this powerful episode of  The Career Evangelist Podcast , Bola Alabi sits down with  Robin Goad , AWS executive, speaker, coach, and author of  Girl by Birth. Woman by Fire.  Robin has spent more than 30 years leading across top Fortune 100 companies and teaching women how to win in corporate America without losing themselves. Robin opens up about her journey from trauma and self-doubt to becom...

In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi interviews  Robin Goad , a senior leader at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and author of  Girl by Birth. Woman by Fire.  Robin shares powerful career strategies for women who want to rise, lead, and thrive in corporate America. 👉  Topics Covered: • How to navigate the  unwritten rulebook  of corporate success • Building influence through pow...

In this powerful episode, Bola sits down with executive leadership advisor and author Randall Thames, a transformational guide helping leaders achieve what he calls  Inevitable Outcomes™ . From being labeled “less than ordinary” as a child to becoming a CEO mentor, Randall shares the personal journey that shaped his Discover, Develop, Display™ framework. Together, we unpack how to overcome interna...

In this episode of the Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola sits down with  Amy Rasdal , founder of  Billable at the Beach®  and a seasoned consultant who traded corporate life for a multiple six-figure consulting business. Amy shares powerful insights on  mid-career reinvention , the advantages of consulting as a second career, and how to leverage your existing skills to build a business with freedom,...

Unlock your leadership potential and discover your superpower in this inspiring conversation with  Randall Thames , CEO of Inspirit Institute, executive leadership advisor, author of  Rise to The Role , and creator of the Discover, Develop, Display™ framework. In this episode, we explore: ✅ How to overcome internal “dragons” holding you back ✅ The meaning of  Inevitable Outcomes™ ✅ How to build...

In today’s episode, Bola interviews  Katrena Friel , an internationally recognized Business Mentor, TEDx speaker, and award-winning author. With 25+ years of experience helping entrepreneurs and leaders elevate their influence, Katrena reveals: 🔹 How to become the expert in your field 🔹 The 7 streams of income every business should develop 🔹 How to build a strong personal brand 🔹 Strategies fo...

In this episode of the Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola sits down with  Amy Rasdal , founder of  Billable at the Beach®  and a seasoned consultant who traded corporate life for a multiple six-figure consulting business. Amy shares powerful insights on  mid-career reinvention , the advantages of consulting as a second career, and how to leverage your existing skills to build a business with freedom,...

Thinking about making a mid-career pivot? Wondering how to transition from corporate life to a  six-figure consulting business ? In this episode, Bola interviews  Amy Rasdal , a seasoned consultant and founder of  Billable at the Beach® , who has helped hundreds of professionals launch successful consulting careers. 🔹  What You’ll Learn: • Why consulting is the ideal second career • How to levera...

In this episode of  The Career Evangelist Podcast , Bola Alabi sits down with  Greg Hawks , keynote speaker, author, and corporate culture strategist, to explore how leaders and employees can reignite engagement by adopting an  ownership mindset . Greg shares the five UNLOCKS from his upcoming book,  Act Like an Owner , revealing how accountability, trust, and collaboration drive results people ac...

Employee engagement is at an all-time low—but it doesn’t have to stay that way. In this episode of  The Career Evangelist Podcast , Bola Alabi talks with keynote speaker and author  Greg Hawks  about how organizations can unlock higher performance, trust, and accountability through ownership culture. Greg shares insights from his upcoming book,  Act Like an Owner: Five UNLOCKS for Creating Culture...

In this episode of  The Career Evangelist Podcast , Bola sits down with Dr. Debra Clary—leadership strategist, TEDx speaker, and author of  The Curiosity Curve: A Leader’s Guide to Growth and Transformation Through Bold Questions. Dr. Clary shares how curiosity, often dismissed as a soft skill, is actually a  strategic lever for growth and innovation . She explains how leaders can move their teams...

What if curiosity was the  key  to unlocking your greatest career and leadership potential? In this episode, Bola Alabi talks with  Dr. Debra Clary , leadership strategist, TEDx speaker, and author of  The Curiosity Curve: A Leader’s Guide to Growth and Transformation Through Bold Questions. You’ll learn: ✅ How to use curiosity as a leadership superpower ✅ The four zones of the Curiosity Curve™...

In this episode of  The Career Evangelist Podcast , Bola sits down with  Michael R. Drew , the powerhouse behind 131 bestselling books and co-author of  Pendulum . Michael shares deep insights into the  science of influence, the art of storytelling, and the timing of ideas  that resonate across generations. Whether you’re a professional seeking to build your personal brand, an aspiring author, or...

How to Write a Bestselling Book | Michael R. Drew Interview | The Career Evangelist Podcast In this episode, Bola Alabi interviews  Michael R. Drew , publishing expert and co-author of  Pendulum . Michael has helped over  131 books  reach major bestseller lists like  The New York Times  and  USA Today . He reveals: ✅ How to turn your idea into a bestselling book ✅ The power of timing and cultura...