The Flourish Careers Podcast

Welcome back! We're counting down the Top 12 most-listened episodes of all time, and coming in at #11 is a meaningful conversation from the Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go series. Dr. Shawnté Elbert shares what it really takes to navigate a difficult career transition with grace, grit, and faith. She offers a reframe of fear that sticks: fear is a signal that you're moving toward someth...

Welcome to Season 12! For this special summer series, we're counting down YOUR Top 12 most-listened episodes of all time 🎙️ Each week, I'll add a fresh intro with what I've learned since recording and one 5 Minutes to Flourish tiny action to try. Coming in at #12: Three career myths a lot of us were taught to believe. If you've ever felt behind or boxed in, this one's for you. 🥂 To celebrate thes...

This is something I wish I thought about earlier in my career: our careers move in seasons, just like nature. 🌿 Not every season is meant for constant growth, visibility, or pushing harder (despite what society tells us). Some seasons ask us to reflect or rest, release, or begin again. In the Season 11 finale of The Flourish Careers Podcast, I’m reflecting on why feelings like uncertainty or rest...

There are certain books that arrive at exactly the right moment in your life. For me, Die Empty by Todd Henry was one of those books. Years ago, when I was rethinking work, purpose, and how I wanted to spend my energy, it became part of a much bigger shift in my career story. Needless to say, having Todd on the podcast felt incredibly meaningful, and in this conversation, I get to share that story...

What if the thing that was missing in your career was a walk in the woods? Lori Ann VanTol is the creator behind Forces of Nature, and in today’s episode, she shares how, during the upheaval of COVID, she rediscovered a connection to the natural world that reignited her creativity, restored her sense of self, and ultimately showed her that fulfillment at work doesn't always require walking away fr...

Last week, Jenny mentioned co-creating with the universe, and when she said it, I jotted it down. Because when I look back at the creation of the In Season planner, that's exactly what it was. In this episode, we're talking about the signs, synchronicities, and divine winks that showed up again and again throughout the process...from angel numbers to bees, bears, and a Little Women moment that bro...

Some things can't be explained… but maybe they don't need to be? ✨   Jenny Blake lost 80% of her revenue in two weeks, and it led straight to her latest book and body of work, Free Time.   Sarah Young noticed that her biggest opportunities arrive almost every time she steps away and sits in the sunshine.     And then there's this: Jenny found the In Season planners splayed out on a New York City...

We saved the best for last! 🎙️ Part 3 of the LinkedIn series with Michelle Schafer is live, and it ties everything together. In Part 1, we talked about mindset and how to get out of your own way. Part 2 was basically a mini masterclass on updating your LinkedIn profile. Today in Part 3, Michelle and I are sharing how to show up strategically and make LinkedIn work for your career in a real, meanin...

Imagine waking up to an opportunity you never applied for: a message from a recruiter, a collaboration request, a connection that opens a door you didn't even know existed. That's exactly what a strong LinkedIn profile can do for you. In Episode 2 of this three-part series, Michelle Schafer and I talk about the most critical and overlooked part of your LinkedIn presence: your profile.  We cover ev...

I believe LinkedIn is more important than your resume in today’s world of work. Yet many talented professionals are underusing it. Meanwhile, it can work for you in the background—building visibility, opening doors, and helping opportunities find you, often before a job is even posted. Today, we’re kicking off an all-new three-part series with Michelle Schafer, career & leadership coach extrao...

Career and leadership growth were never meant to be a straight line, and Akua Nyame-Mensah has lived that truth beautifully. From urban planning to AmeriCorps to leading a startup launch in West Africa, Akua's career has moved in seasons, each one building on the last. Now a leadership advisor and facilitator, she helps others navigate their own cycles with greater clarity and less pressure. In th...

The job search looks nothing like it used to, and the rules have changed faster than most people realize. In this episode, we're breaking down exactly what's happening behind the scenes in modern hiring, so you can stop second-guessing yourself and start searching smarter. 🎧 Tune in to discover how to adjust your job search and get ahead in today's world of work. 🖋️ In a season of transition? The...

Does networking make you want to run and hide? 🫣 Same.⁠ Today I’m welcoming back career expert Yolanda M. Owens for her *fourth* appearance on the show... she’s practically a co‑host at this point 🌟 Yolanda and I talk about why the word “networking” makes so many of us cringe and how to reframe it. She shares introvert‑friendly, real‑life strategies to build genuine professional relationships—wi...

What if a 15-minute conversation could change the direction of your career? In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most underrated (and most effective!) tools for career changes and job searching: the informational interview. I share why these low-pressure conversations can bring more clarity than months of guessing—helping you understand the role, the company, and the industry, while als...

Here's the thing about a blank page... it can help you gain career clarity. In this episode, we will explore a gentler approach to career clarity, rooted in noticing how you want your work to feel and honoring the season you’re in. We’ll discuss how small reflective practices can help you, and I'll share 3 thoughtful questions to guide you. If you’ve been feeling uncertain or quietly out of sync w...

What if growth isn’t about adding more, but about letting something go? In this episode, Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey shares what happens when a heart-based, aligned career (literally) drifts out of its lane, and why “getting back to normal” isn’t always the goal.   We dig into gold-star chasing, inherited “shoulds,” and small experiments in self-knowledge that help you notice what’s draining your...

Are you running toward something, or away from something? When work starts to feel off, I see many people go straight into action mode: update their resumes, scroll job boards, and apply quickly. Doing something feels safer than pausing—but clarity doesn’t come from rushing. It comes from slowing down and noticing. In this episode, I’m joined by expert career transition coach Michelle Schafer, and...

What does it really mean to stay relevant in a world reshaped by AI and constant change? In this episode, Natalie Benamou, Founder + CEO, shares the personal moments, from an unusual accident to a pivotal phone call, that redirected her career.  We talk about relevance, why curiosity matters more than speed, and how lived wisdom remains irreplaceable in the age of AI. Natalie brings a generous mix...

What if the bravest career move you could make was simply permission to try? In this episode, I share the sentence that changed my career path and the stories that taught me about self-trust. We’ll explore what courage really looks like in our everyday work lives—setting boundaries, saying yes (and no), and choosing what’s right for you, even when it doesn’t match expectations. 🖋️ In Season planne...

You’ve noticed the signs and redefined success, the next question is simple (and loaded!): now what? In this conversation, Jen Pestikas and I share the small, intentional steps that helped us reinvent our careers without pressure or a dramatic leap. We talk about self-discovery practices, micro-experiments, grounding rituals, and learning to follow energy instead of titles. Reinvention isn’t a str...

We spend almost 90,000 hours of our lives working. Why wouldn’t we want those hours to feel meaningful? Spacious? Even joyful?! If your definition of success is shifting, you’re not losing ambition; you’re refining it. That’s the conversation we’re having in The Reinvention Roadmap Part 2 — what success looks like when it’s built from the inside out. 🤍 Once you start questioning corporate life (o...

What if the discomfort you’re feeling in your career isn’t a problem to fix…but a signal to listen? There comes a moment (sometimes quietly, sometimes all at once) when the career you built no longer fits who you’re becoming. And nothing is technically “wrong”… but something feels off. That season? I call it the quiet in-between. In this three-part series, Jen Pestikas from Brave Women at Work and...

What if the tiniest ritual could be the thing that finally helps you breathe again? In this Season 10 finale, we’re wrapping up a meaningful season of heart-centered conversations and digging into how to use rituals to prioritize yourself and your career. We’ll talk about why rituals matter, how they can ground you during transitions, and simple ways to weave them into your days without adding mor...

What if the quickest path to career clarity is hidden in your inbox? 💌 In this episode, I’m joined by Briana Ottoboni, founder of Fractal Studio and host of The Trades Show, to explore the quiet comeback of the trades, the rise of modern craftsmanship, and what artisans can teach us about creating with intention. We also dig into the “inbox test,” a simple way to notice what genuinely pulls your...

What happens when you lose touch with who you really are, and how do you find your way back? This week, I’m joined by Corbin Chase, an intuitive counselor and holistic health practitioner who helps others reconnect with themselves—emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Corbin shares her journey from corporate tech to intuitive healing and the ah-ha moment that changed everything: standing in a...