This week Adele talks to Hannah Anokye, a Northwestern grad student getting her MBA and MS in Design Innovation. Learn how Hannah discovered this path, the book that changed her life, and how her time in Venture For America prepared her for whe

How to Find Career Direction in Difficult Times: The Trajectory Year

Sep 29th, 2020 37m 38s

In a year of such hardship, it is difficult to believe that the challenges you face can spur growth. This week, we hear from Leah Smart how she turned the worst year of her life into a launchpad that set her on a path to personal fulfillment. L

Take the Leap of Faith:How One Woman Created a Successful Skincare Company by Staying True to Her Needs and Wants

Sep 15th, 2020 34m 47s

Aubree Scarff is the founder of Gemstone Skincare in Crested Butte, Colorado, and an accomplished esthetician and herbalist. Listen as she explains what led her to alternative medicine, how she honors her Native heritage, and why you should see

Become the Author of Your Own Story: How One Woman Found her Career Path After Cancer and a Recession

Sep 8th, 2020 31m 52s

From law firm receptionist to bartender, Talia Lliteras tried many careers before moving to Paris and becoming the Marketing and Communications Manager at Owkin Science. Hear as Talia describes overcoming cancer, searching for a job during the

Creating Opportunities to Grow: How to Set Yourself Up for Career Advancement

Sep 1st, 2020 30m 40s

Kate Hufnagel shares her tips for growing within your current job and what she looks for in an interview. Hear how she transitioned from the non-profit world to become a Program Manager at BTS Coach in Chicago. Check out my website agoodlife.c

Building Your Patchwork Quilt: How Two Separate Work Experiences Come Together

Aug 25th, 2020 35m 32s

Taylor Buonocore-Guthrie has worked all over the world as a consultant bringing people together and advising organizations on optimizing human capital. Listen as she recounts how she went from teaching English in Tanzania to creating Convers(at

From Receptionist to Business Development: How to Prove Your Worth and Rise Through the Ranks

Aug 18th, 2020 27m 58s

What happens when you land in a foreign country for your first job and they tell you it's shutting down? Hear from this anonymous young professional about her shocking introduction to the non-profit world and how a passion for combatting sex tr

From Philosophy Major to Revitalizing America's Watersheds Through Chestnut Farming

Aug 11th, 2020 35m 17s

Founder of Bread Tree Farms, Russell Wallach is on a mission to revitalize America's watersheds through Chestnut farming. Learn how the Kenyon grad went from philosophy major to ecological designer and how to decide whether or not grad school i

A Bloomberg Employee's Tips for Meeting Deliverables and Acing the Interview

Aug 4th, 2020 35m

Karishma Motwani gives the secret to crushing your Bloomberg interview and shares what drew her to the company in the first place. Karishma is a Team Lead at Bloomberg LP and the co-host of the podcast, No Thank You ,Please. Check out her podca

The Most Powerful Tool for Your Job Search is Mindfulness

Jul 28th, 2020 28m 7s

Shelby Dwyer, a counselor and psychotherapist at a large university in Boston, shares how she landed her dream job after an initial rejection and the importance of mindfulness throughout your career.Check out my website agoodlife.coach to le

From Financial Analyst to Independent Whiskey Bottler

Jul 14th, 2020 30m 19s

Nora Ganley-Roper, co-founder of independent whiskey bottler Lost Lantern Whiskey, explains how to know when to leave the corporate world and the key to a major career change. Check out my website agoodlife.coach to learn more about me and mak

How to Leverage your Unique Skills to Pivot into A New Industry

Jul 6th, 2020 37m 55s

Antonia Villa, a software engineer at Logixboard, shares her tricks for breaking into a new industry and how to ace an interview.Check out my website agoodlife.coach to learn more about me and make sure to subscribe on Apple podcasts to never

In Times of Uncertainty, Personal Connection is Key

Jul 6th, 2020 30m 17s

George Stubbs, a self-employed leadership coach and facilitator, explains how to build genuine relationships that go beyond traditional networking.Check out my website agoodlife.coach to learn more about me and make sure to subscribe on Apple

How to Turn Passion into a Career

Jul 1st, 2020 32m 41s

Shivani Badgi, a professional dancer and owner of the Gurukul Performing Arts dance school, shares how she turned her passion for dance into a thriving career. Check out my website agoodlife.coach to learn more about me and make sure to subscr