Episode Summary

In Episode 10, Bri and Cambria kick things off with a Friend Offsite update — including travel safety, Facebook Marketplace luxury hacks, LA mayoral candidates, the history of accents, and martinis — before diving into the Summer House audio leak drama. Amanda, West, and Ciara become the jumping-off point for a bigger conversation about accountability, friendship, attraction vs. action, and why “you can’t help who you fall for” is not a defense in this situation.

Then Cambria gets into the career advice that has helped her stand out in competitive corporate environments, especially in interviews. Her philosophy: you don’t have to be the smartest person in the room if you are the most prepared. From listening to earnings calls to building a 30/60/90 plan, creating a story bank, and sending quarterly “report card” recaps to your boss, she breaks down the exact tactics that help you interview better, control your narrative, and make promotions easier for your manager to advocate for.

Bri closes the episode with a practical and refreshingly honest conversation about exercise — especially for women whose bodies, schedules, hormones, or life stages are changing. She walks Cambria through a workout personality quiz, then breaks down strength training, HIIT, Pilates, walking, cardio, cortisol, cycle syncing, and why the best workout plan is the one your actual life and body can stick with.

What We Cover

• Friend Offsite: what it is, how it started, and what’s on the agenda this quarter
• The Summer House audio leaks and why accountability isn’t landing
• Cambria’s “be the most prepared” career philosophy
• Why you should listen to a company’s earnings call before an interview
• The 30/60/90 plan that helps you stand out in panel interviews
• Building a “story bank” so you’re ready for situational interview questions
• Quarterly report cards: how to track your goals and help your boss promote you
• Why you should take recruiter calls even when you’re happy in your job
• Bri’s workout quiz: what kind of exercise routine actually works for you
• Strength training, bone density, metabolism, and why women shouldn’t fear “bulking”
• HIIT, cortisol, Pilates, walking, cardio, and cycle syncing
• Why adjusting your workouts to your body is not laziness — it’s strategy

Timestamps

• 00:00 – Intro and excitement for Friend Offsite
• 00:44 – What Friend Offsite is and this quarter’s agenda
• 02:58 – Summer House audio leaks: Amanda, Wes, Sierra, and accountability
• 09:20 – Cambria’s career topic: how to get ahead at work
• 10:00 – Imposter syndrome, Twitter, and deciding to be the most prepared
• 11:16 – Interview tip 1: listen to the company’s earnings call
• 12:37 – What to do if the company is private and has no earnings call
• 13:36 – Interview tip 2: create a 30/60/90 plan
• 15:04 – Interview tip 3: build a story bank before panel interviews
• 17:16 – Promotion tip: send quarterly report cards to your boss
• 19:40 – Bri’s lesson from boss turnover and outdated goals
• 21:01 – How to scale the prep when you’re interviewing at multiple companies
• 21:50 – Take every recruiter call and keep the interview muscle warm
• 23:12 – Bri’s exercise topic and why her routine is changing during pregnancy
• 24:17 – Workout quiz: where, why, and how do you actually exercise?
• 28:42 – Quiz results: trainer, gym, joy-first movement, or intensity management
• 29:13 – Strength training, metabolism, bone density, and longevity
• 31:37 – HIIT, cortisol, and why more intensity isn’t always better
• 32:07 – Pilates, Lagree, sciatica, and the “hot girl workout” reality
• 34:30 – Walking as the most underrated cortisol reset
• 35:02 – Cardio, cycling, cortisol, and hormone considerations
• 35:57 – Matching workouts to stress response, body type, and recovery
• 36:42 – Cycle syncing and giving yourself grace
• 37:50 – Final takeaway: get the job, then get moving

Episode Summary

In Episode 9, Bri and Cambria are fresh off a string of trips — Costa Rica for brother Matt and Madie's wedding, Nicaragua with sister Cory, and a bachelorette trip to Mexico on the horizon — so travel is very much top of mind. Before diving in, Bri shares a quick pop culture moment about trusting your gut, using the Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson situation as a jumping-off point for a genuinely useful framework: if your internal thought about a person ends in a question mark, that's anxiety — if it ends in a statement, that's your gut.

Then it's straight into the hacks. From the obvious-but-necessary (TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, credit card portals) to the ones you haven't thought of yet (hotel slippers on the plane, a pre-packed pharmacy bag, a packing spreadsheet that tells you how packed you are), Bri and Cambria trade their best travel tips with the energy of two people who have genuinely learned these lessons the hard way. Cambria forgot her entire makeup bag for a wedding weekend in Costa Rica. Bri's husband Clay got free doubles the whole flight after a goodie bag for the flight attendants. These are real-life tested hacks, not just things they read online.

What We Cover

• Trusting your gut: the anxiety vs. intuition framework from Hannah Berner
• TSA PreCheck vs. Global Entry — what's the difference and do you need both?
• Which credit cards cover the Global Entry and TSA PreCheck fees
• AirTagging everything — and why the passport holder is the one non-negotiable
• Goodie bags for flight attendants and why it works especially well in economy
• Hotel slippers + compression socks: the long-haul flight combo you didn't know you needed
• Packing a travel pharmacy bag so you never have to hunt down a foreign CVS
• The TikTok packing checklist spreadsheet that tells you exactly how packed you are
• Downloading Google Maps offline before you leave home
• YouTubing the airport before you fly — especially for connections and rideshare pickup
• AirPod Max 2s with real-time language translation: the future is here
• Leaving a backup credit card at the hotel — and the passport safety debate
• Overnight face masks on flights and why planes are destroying your skin

Timestamps

• 00:00 – Intro, halfway through pregnancy update, and non-stop travel in 2026
• 02:45 – Pop culture: Megan Thee Stallion, Klay Thompson, and trusting your gut
• 06:10 – Hack 1: TSA PreCheck vs. Global Entry — and which cards cover the fee
• 09:30 – Hack 2: AirTag everything, especially your passport
• 12:15 – Hack 3: Goodie bags for flight attendants (Clay's free doubles story)
• 15:00 – Hack 4: Hotel slippers + compression socks on the plane
• 17:45 – Hack 5: Packing a travel pharmacy bag
• 20:10 – Hack 6: The TikTok packing checklist spreadsheet
• 22:30 – Hack 7: Download Google Maps offline before you leave
• 24:15 – Hack 8: YouTube the airport before you fly
• 26:00 – Hack 9: AirPod Max 2s and real-time language translation
• 27:30 – Hack 10: Leave a backup credit card at the hotel
• 29:10 – Hack 11: Overnight face mask on the plane
• 30:20 – Wrap up and happy travels

Episode Summary

Episode 8 kicks off with a couple of quick follow-ups — turns out there are seven sisters planning the baby shower (not six), and Captain Bill, Brie's father-in-law, tuned in and wants to know if magnesium works for guys too. Spoiler: it does.

Then Bri and Cambria get into something that's been consuming their group chat: the Summer House reunion and the Ciara situation. Bri, who grew up half black in primarily white spaces, brings a personal and nuanced lens to what it means to be the only black person in the room — how you're perceived, how you're allowed to act, and what it feels like to watch that play out on a national stage. It's one of the more real and thoughtful conversations they've had on the pod.

From there, Bri takes the wheel with attachment styles — the psychology of how we connect, pull away, or quietly spiral in our close relationships. She runs Cambria through a five-question quiz (secure, anxious, or avoidant?), and the results spark a genuinely honest conversation about therapy, past relationships, and why most people are actually a blend of all three.

Then Cambria breaks down cortisol — what it actually is, why it's not the villain TikTok makes it out to be, and what chronic stress is really doing to your body and your relationships. From morning routines to fake urgency to magnesium, it's a practical and surprisingly reassuring look at why your nervous system is just trying to keep you alive.

What We Cover

• Seven sisters, not six — and a quick shoutout to Captain Bill
• Magnesium: yes, it works for men too
• The Summer House reunion, the Ciara situation, and what it means to be the only black person in a white space
• Attachment styles 101: secure, anxious, and avoidant
• The five-question attachment style quiz (take it yourself!)
• Why most people are a blend — and why that changes depending on the relationship
• How therapy can move you from anxious to avoidant to secure
• What cortisol actually is and why it's not the enemy
• Chronic cortisol vs. acute cortisol — and what modern life is doing to both
• How to fix your morning to fix your cortisol curve
• Reducing fake urgency: notifications, email, and the Instagram problem
• Why sleep is your biggest lever for stress
• Safety signals: laughing, nature, slow mornings, and doing nothing without guilt

Timestamps

• 00:00 – Intro, seven sisters correction, and Captain Bill's magnesium question
• 02:30 – Summer House, Ciara, and being the only black person in white spaces
• 10:15 – Wrapping the Bravo talk and transitioning to attachment styles
• 11:45 – What are attachment styles? Secure, anxious, and avoidant explained
• 13:20 – The five-question attachment style quiz
• 20:10 – Tallying results and what they actually mean
• 24:00 – Cortisol 101: what it is and why it exists
• 26:30 – What happens when cortisol stays chronically high
• 28:45 – How to lower your cortisol: morning routines, walks, and reducing fake urgency
• 32:00 – Sleep, magnesium, and safety signals
• 34:10 – The real takeaway: regulate your nervous system first

Episode Summary

In this episode of Sister-in-Law, Bri finally shares the news she's been keeping since her honeymoon — she's pregnant with a baby boy! She and Cambria walk through the whole story: the fertility planning, the empty pregnancy test box in Thailand, the 7-Eleven run on a scooter, and the faint second line that confirmed everything on the last day of the trip. Now 16 weeks in and firmly in her second trimester, Bri gets real about what the first trimester actually felt like — the all-day nausea, the exhaustion, the Taco Bell diet, and the mental toll of feeling unproductive for months.

From there, the conversation shifts into something more practical and deeply thoughtful: what does real support look like for a new mom? Bri opens up about being bad at asking for help, and together she and Cambria dream up a postpartum binder — a room-by-room guide for anyone coming to help so Bri doesn't have to explain where the dish soap is at 3am. They also cover the baby shower icks (no gift opening, no "Mama" merch, please), how they're already planning a postpartum Airbnb setup for the village, and the name they're 99% locked in on — Cade — which has more meaning behind it than they expected.

What We Cover

• The honeymoon pregnancy discovery story — fertility planning, a stolen test, and a Thai 7-Eleven
• What the first trimester actually felt like (hint: worse than you think)
• The mental health toll of feeling sick and unproductive for months
• What practical support really looks like vs. "let me know what you need"
• The postpartum binder idea — and Cambria's a la carte menu add-on
• Baby shower icks: gift opening, "Mama" everything, and the signed book situation
• The postpartum Airbnb plan for the village
• Belly touching etiquette, appointments, and the first ultrasound moment
• The baby name: Cade — and the unexpected Mortal Kombat connection
• How pregnancy has surprisingly made Bri… calmer?

Timestamps

• 00:00 – Bri's big announcement: she's pregnant!
• 02:14 – The honeymoon discovery story and the Thailand 7-Eleven run
• 06:30 – Finding out it's a boy and what's surprised her most
• 09:45 – What the first trimester was really like
• 14:20 – What Bri actually needs: practical help over emotional check-ins
• 18:05 – The postpartum binder idea and Cam's menu concept
• 23:30 – Baby shower icks and the gift opening debate
• 29:00 – The postpartum Airbnb plan and building the village
• 33:15 – Belly touching, appointments, and the first heartbeat ultrasound
• 38:40 – The name: Cade, Mortal Kombat, and a meaningful connection
• 42:00 – Wrapping up and how to tell them what you want more of on the pod

How we talk to the people we love, why we procrastinate, and what our habits might really be telling us.

Episode Summary

In this episode of Sister-in-Law, Bri introduces the idea of “speaking to the most empowered version” of someone through the lens of transactional analysis. She breaks down how people often communicate from one of three ego states: parent, child, or adult, and explains why the healthiest conversations happen when we speak to each other’s adult, most grounded selves. Together, Bri and Cambria reflect on how easy it is to fall into old family dynamics, defensive patterns, and judgmental language, and why it matters to communicate in ways that invite respect, clarity, and growth.

Later, Cambria dives into procrastination and the psychology behind why we avoid the things that matter most. Rather than chalking it up to laziness or poor time management, she explains how procrastination is often rooted in emotional regulation, with fear, perfectionism, boredom, uncertainty, overwhelm, and even burnout playing a bigger role than most people realize.

It’s part relationship insight, part productivity reset, and a reminder that whether you’re talking to someone else or to yourself, the goal is the same: lead with compassion, clarity, and the version of yourself that’s most capable of moving forward.

What We Cover

• Reading before bed and simple habits that improve sleep
• Book recs and current reading obsessions
• The psychology of communication: parent, child, and adult ego states
• How to speak to the most empowered version of someone
• Why communication patterns shape conflict in relationships
• Why procrastination is about emotional regulation, not laziness
• The five emotional drivers of procrastination
• How to tell the difference between burnout and avoidance
• Simple tools to get unstuck (shrinking the task, the 10-minute rule)
• Why self-talk and shame keep you stuck longer

Timestamps

• 00:00 – Intro, exhaustion, and reading before bed
• 05:21 – Speaking to the most empowered version of someone
• 06:44 – Parent, child, and adult communication styles
• 09:08 – How these patterns affect relationships
• 12:58 – Why procrastination is really about emotion, not laziness
• 17:01 – What your brain is doing when you procrastinate
• 22:46 – Burnout vs. procrastination
• 24:07 – Tools to get unstuck and move forward

Sleep routines, stress spirals, and the advice we’d give our younger selves.

Episode Summary

In this episode of Sister-in-Law, Bri and Cambria talk about something everyone seems to be struggling with lately: stress and sleep. After a stretch of nonstop travel and busy schedules, the two unpack the routines, supplements, and habits that actually help them wind down and get better rest.

They share practical tips for building a realistic nighttime routine, managing anxiety before bed, and calming your nervous system when your brain won’t shut off.

Later in the conversation, they shift gears and reflect on the advice they wish they could give their younger selves. From confidence and therapy to friendships, finances, and career identity, Bri and Cambria share honest reflections on what mattered most at 25 and what they would do differently at 30.

It’s part sleep toolkit, part life reflection, and a reminder that sometimes the best advice is simply to chill the f*** out.

What We Cover

• Bedtime routines that actually help improve sleep
• Supplements and habits that support better rest
• How stress and anxiety impact sleep quality
• Simple ways to calm your nervous system before bed
• Journaling, “brain rot” TV, and other ways to stop a stress spiral
• The importance of movement and daily habits for deeper sleep
• Advice Bri and Cambria would give their 25-year-old selves
• Confidence, therapy, and learning to stop being so hard on yourself
• Financial planning and student loan realities in your 30s
• Why your career shouldn’t define your entire identity

Timestamps

• 00:00 – Intro and travel exhaustion after weeks on the road
• 02:05 – Supplements, skincare routines, and staying consistent while traveling
• 03:30 – Cambria’s bedtime routine for better sleep
• 05:20 – Wind-down schedules, hydration, and not eating before bed
• 07:00 – Limiting screens and building a realistic nighttime routine
• 08:50 – Magnesium, supplements, and simple sleep hacks
• 09:00 – Sleep trackers and learning what affects your rest
• 10:15 – Stress before big work moments and anxiety before bed
• 10:45 – Journaling and talking through problems to calm your mind
• 11:50 – “Brain-rot” TV and breaking the stress spiral
• 12:20 – Shocking the nervous system to stop anxiety loops
• 13:20 – Red light lamps, ice therapy, and calming the body
• 14:15 – Bonus financial hack: splitting mortgage payments
• 16:20 – Advice we’d give our 25-year-old selves
• 17:10 – Frontal lobe development and giving yourself grace
• 17:30 – Why friendships in your 20s are sacred
• 19:40 – Cambria on self-confidence and wishing she started therapy earlier
• 22:10 – How confidence affects every area of life
• 23:10 – Advice for our 30-year-old selves
• 23:40 – Student loans, saving money, and financial planning earlier
• 27:40 – Why your career shouldn’t define your identity
• 29:40 – Final takeaway: relax a little and chill the f*** out

In this episode of Sister-in-Law, Bri and Cambria tackle two very different — but deeply connected — conversations.

First, Bri shares her “10 Commandments of the Moment,” a fiery, grounded reset for women who feel overwhelmed, overstimulated, and exhausted from always being the bigger person. It’s about reclaiming power, telling the truth, and refusing to shrink.

Then Cambria shifts into the science of happiness; breaking down the four key neurochemicals that influence how we feel: dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins. She explains how chronic stress suppresses these chemicals, why modern life overwhelms our biology, and what we can practically do every day to support our brains.

It’s part empowerment manifesto, part neuroscience cheat sheet.

Part One: Bri’s 10 Commandments of the Moment

A response to overwhelm, information overload, and the emotional weight many women are carrying.

Core themes:

• No more being the bigger person
• Stop absorbing everyone else’s emotions
• Tell the truth, even if it’s uncomfortable
• Channel anger into clarity
• Protect your energy
• Reclaim your personal power
• Stop shrinking to make others comfortable
• Own your voice
• Create boundaries without apology
• Focus on what you can actually control
• This section is less about being “nice” and more about being honest.

Part Two: The Science of Happy

Cambria breaks down the four primary “happy chemicals” in the brain and how to work with them instead of against them.

Dopamine

The motivation and reward chemical.

Great for drive — dangerous when overstimulated.

Serotonin

The mood stabilizer.

Influenced by sunlight, movement, confidence, and status.

Oxytocin

The connection chemical.

Built through touch, eye contact, deep conversations, rituals, and feeling emotionally seen.

Endorphins

The pain relief and stress buffer chemical.

Nature’s Advil. Helps you tolerate life’s intensity.

She also explains:

• How cortisol (stress) blocks happy chemicals
• Why chronic stress exhausts your system
• Why modern life overwhelms our biology
• Why reducing stress must come before increasing happiness

Practical Tools Shared

Oxytocin boosters:

• 20-second hugs
• Deep conversations
• Eye contact
• Laughing with friends
• Physical touch
• Compliments
• Group rituals
• Petting animals
• Acts of kindness
• Feeling emotionally seen

Endorphin boosters:

• Exercise that makes you sweat
• Laughing hard
• Dancing
• Cold exposure
• Spicy foods
• Crying
• Singing loudly
• Sex or orgasm
• Accomplishing hard things
• Watching something genuinely funny

Includes a quick self-assessment quiz to determine whether you’re supported, low, or depleted.

Timestamps

00:00 – Thailand recap and life updates

06:00 – The episode overview: rage + science

09:00 – Bri’s 10 Commandments of the Moment

25:00 – Why modern life overwhelms our biology

32:00 – The four happy chemicals explained

45:00 – Oxytocin and connection practices

55:00 – Endorphins, stress, and the quiz

1:05:00 – Practical everyday happiness boosters

From hiring a financial advisor in Cambria's 20s (yes, even before she felt “rich enough”) to unlocking the power of backdoor Roth IRAs, ESPPs, and 401k loan strategies — this conversation breaks down financial concepts in a way that’s actually digestible.

They also tackle the gender gap in financial literacy, why women need to own their money stories, and how financial confidence equals freedom, options, and peace of mind.

If money conversations have ever felt intimidating, this episode will leave you empowered instead.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why hiring a financial advisor earlier than you think can change everything
• The real difference between Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, and Backdoor Roth IRAs
• Why Roth IRAs are a non-negotiable wealth-building tool
• How ESPPs (Employee Stock Purchase Plans) can function like a built-in raise
• The underrated 401k loan strategy for home buying
• Why women must stay financially literate — even in partnerships
• Money as freedom, not just numbers

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Stress levels, cortisol, and the health-girl era
• 07:30 – Today’s topic: money hacks that aren’t boring
• 10:00 – Hack #1: Hiring a financial advisor in your 20s
• 17:30 – How advisors charge & why it’s worth it
• 22:00 – Hack #2: Roth IRAs, Backdoor Roths & why they matter
• 30:00 – The $7,000 → $700,000 example (compound growth explained simply)
• 36:00 – Hack #3: ESPPs (aka secret corporate raise)
• 43:00 – Hack #4: Borrowing from your 401k to buy a home
• 52:00 – The gender gap in financial literacy
• 57:00 – “Mom, I am a rich man.”

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We also unpack how learning your cycle can help you plan more intentionally, advocate for yourself, and feel more in control of your body — especially in a world that expects the same output every single day.

Cycle Mapping Presentation

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction and why we wanted to talk about cycle mapping.

03:05 What cycle mapping is and why it’s more than just tracking your period.

06:18 The four phases of the menstrual cycle and what’s happening hormonally.

09:42 How energy, creativity, and focus change across your cycle.

13:27 Planning work, meetings, and life around your cycle (when possible).

17:10 Cycle mapping for exercise, rest, and self-care.

20:58 Emotional patterns, communication, and giving yourself grace.

24:35 Tools, apps, and methods for tracking your cycle.

28:10 How cycle awareness can support long-term health and confidence.

31:02 Final thoughts on listening to your body and working with it, not against it.

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Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction.

03:37 Discussing work, finances, and planning for the future.

06:01 Showing your knowledge and skillset is critically important.

09:22 Timing job interviews around your menstrual cycle can help.

11:02 Asking for promotions early in your career matters.

16:59 Fall fashion as a fun, confident way to express yourself.

23:24 Conquering life admin feels like cleaning your brain.

26:36 Stop self-diagnosing online and go to the doctor.

29:46 Only date if it significantly uplevels your life.

31:54 Building wealth in both money and relationships matters.

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#WomenInTech #WomenSupportingWomen #SisterInLawPodcast

Through honest conversations, we’ll share our different perspectives, learn and grow right alongside you, and dive into the topics that matter most — from finance and career to fashion, women’s health, and everything in between. At the heart of it, this is about expanding our knowledge, finding connection, and tackling the chaos of life while laughing the whole way through.

Key Takeaways:

(02:20) Diverse career paths can blend technical and creative skills.

(05:45) Career pivots often happen through small, cumulative moments.

(07:15) Experimentation and persistence are crucial for successful transitions.

(09:45) Building new skills through projects and volunteering opens doors.

(11:10) Start doing the work you want, even unofficially.

(14:18) Untapped fields offer space for innovation and growth.

(16:00) Lifelong learning keeps work engaging and dynamic.

(16:45) Don’t wait for permission — empower yourself to act.

(17:49) Mentors reflect strengths and encourage authentic leadership.

Resources Mentioned:

LeTísha Shaw

https://www.linkedin.com/in/letishashaw/

UserTesting | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/usertesting-com/

UserTesting | Website

https://www.usertesting.com/

#CareerSuccess #MillennialCareer #ProfessionalDevelopment #YoungProfessional #Workplace

Key Takeaways:

(01:44) Dr. Tannenbaum’s work spans adults, neurodiverse children and emerging tech consulting.

(06:45) Working at a homeless shelter inspired her to pursue psychology.

(07:40) Therapy work allows deeper engagement with trauma, aligning with her values.

(09:26) Pursuing a PsyD involved sacrifices but provided essential training.

(13:01) Narcissism often stems from early childhood experiences.

(15:32) Workplace strategies to deal with narcissists include setting boundaries and seeking support.

(19:46) Career decisions should be made in a regulated emotional state.

(22:19) Identifying workplace dissatisfaction requires examining external stressors.

Resources Mentioned:

Dr. Hanna Tannenbaum -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-tannenbaum-260489151/

Nancy McWilliams on narcissism -

https://nancymcwilliams.com/

Live Better Psychotherapy -

https://livebetterpsych.com/

Thanks for listening to the Career Diaries podcast with Briana Okyere. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. Email bri@careerdiariespodcast.com to get your burning career questions answered on the podcast, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss another conversation.

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Key Takeaways:

(02:13) Amy’s mission at EnCorps is to bring STEM professionals into education.

(03:32) Nonprofit success metrics focus on measurable impact.

(07:09) Timeline realities of research pushed Amy toward immediate impact.

(10:24) Importance of mission alignment in maintaining resilience.

(11:46) Amy reflects on her impact through fellows and teachers.

(14:59) Believe in students’ potential, regardless of background.

(16:00) Financial and alignment considerations to shift careers to teaching or nonprofit.

(17:58) Test your interest through volunteer work before transitioning careers.

(19:25) Nonprofits are looking for quantifiable skills.

Resources Mentioned:

Amy Hee Kim -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-hee-kim-b6507b7/

EnCorps -

https://www.linkedin.com/company/encorps-stem-teachers/

Technovation -

https://www.technovation.org/

EnCorps -

https://encorps.org/

Girl Scouts of the USA - STEM Programs -

https://www.girlscouts.org/en/activities-for-girls/for-every-girl/stem-activities-science-technology-engineering-math.html

University of Illinois -

https://illinois.edu/

University of Chicago Physical Chemistry Department -

https://chemistry.uchicago.edu/research/physical-chemistry

Kiva -

https://www.kiva.org/

#CareerSuccess #MillennialCareer #ProfessionalDevelopment #YoungProfessional #Workplace

Key Takeaways:

(03:34) Relocation of the Oakland A's highlights issues in the sports industry.

(06:17) Patience and stepping away from work offer valuable perspective.

(07:38) Persistence and good stories are key to securing writing gigs.

(14:32) Bridging the gap between technical and non-technical aspects in marketing.

(16:44) Finding and learning from technical experts enhances your work.

(17:05) Understanding audience problems is crucial for providing tangible value.

(18:15) Readers can quickly detect a lack of genuine understanding.

(19:25) You’ve got to just make the jump and do it.

Resources Mentioned:

Tonkean -

https://www.linkedin.com/company/tonkean/

Daniel Moore -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-h-moore/

Fast Company -

https://www.fastcompany.com/

Crunchbase -

https://www.crunchbase.com/

Business Insider -

https://www.businessinsider.com/

The Ringer -

https://www.theringer.com/

The Atlantic -

https://www.theatlantic.com/

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Key Takeaways:



(00:00) Amy discusses her work with the NBA and talents like Nikola Jokić and Jimmy Butler.

(03:14) Producing is 90% problem-solving and 10% babysitting; Amy explains the day-to-day responsibilities.

(05:07) Amy reflects on her time producing live news, emphasizing the fast-paced nature of the industry.

(06:11) She shares her experience working on an iPhone spot with The Rock.

(09:30) Amy talks about her preference for working behind the camera and how it suits her skill set.

(11:23) The challenge of burnout in production and the importance of taking breaks.

(13:22) The value of learning every aspect of your job to better communicate and collaborate with team members.

(15:25) Inspiration can come from anywhere — movies, TV shows and even museum visits.

(19:06) Amy emphasizes the importance of everyone being a good fit on her teams.

Resources Mentioned:

Amy Kawahara -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amykawahara/

Expedia Group | LinkedIn -

https://www.linkedin.com/company/expedia/

Expedia Group | Website -

https://www.expediagroup.com/

Central European University Press -

https://ceupress.com/

NBA -

https://www.nba.com/

iPhone -

https://www.apple.com/iphone/

The Rock -

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0425005/

Nikola Jokić -

https://www.nba.com/player/203999/nikola-jokic/bio

Jimmy Butler -

https://www.nba.com/player/202710/jimmy-butler/bio

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Key Takeaways:

(03:32) Kiaro specializes in video and motion graphics across the US.

(06:35) Kareem shares the fulfillment he finds in his creative work.

(08:15) The transition from tech to video production was inspired by corporate changes.

(14:32) Kareem advocates starting in corporate video to build diverse skills.

(17:15) Don’t restrict client work to one niche for creative growth.

(20:28) Balancing creativity with client expectations and objectives.

(23:26) Advice for new professionals in the video and production industry.

Resources Mentioned:

Kareem Abulaban -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareemabulaban/

Kiaro | LinkedIn -

https://www.linkedin.com/company/kiaro-tv/

Kiaro | Website -

https://www.kiaro.tv/

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Key Takeaways:

(04:09) Mastery of job-specific skills and applying personal abilities professionally are crucial for career success.

(07:40) A pivotal moment at Ronald McDonald House reshapes Merry Carole's perspective on the power of marketing and creativity.

(09:55) Finding purpose in your career by aligning personal strengths and values with professional roles.

(12:31) Merry’s book explores how societal labels manipulate behavior and advocates for a deeper understanding and deconstruction of these labels to reveal our true individuality and humanity.

(16:24) The aim of Merry Carole’s book is to empower individuals to see beyond societal labels.

(17:37) Embracing your innate skills and individuality can guide your career path more effectively than conforming to traditional job roles and descriptions.

(21:36) Leadership versus management and the importance of developing human diversity and fostering team growth.

Resources Mentioned:

Merry Carole Powers - https://www.linkedin.com/in/merry-carole-powers-92849a8/

Deloitte - https://www.linkedin.com/company/deloitte/

"The Great Human Rebrand" by Merry Carole Powers - https://www.amazon.com/Great-Human-Rebrand-Labels-Humanity-ebook/dp/B0CJYNNQ28

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Key Takeaways:

(02:06) George’s unconventional path to becoming a founder and his motivation for starting PatientPartner.

(06:03) Transitioning from medical sales to entrepreneurship, sparked by personal experiences.

(08:29) The origin story of PatientPartner, inspired by the need for patient connections in healthcare.

(10:22) Accessible patient networks and creating a supportive platform for healthcare experiences are vital.

(15:21) Parenting skills can prepare you for entrepreneurial challenges.

(17:34) The development and funding journey of PatientPartner, including overcoming early-stage obstacles.

(21:41) Launching a successful first product and securing significant investment.

(26:57) Balancing a full-time job while building a startup and the value of using off-hours effectively.

(29:22) The challenges of managing early-stage startup teams and making tough decisions.

Resources mentioned:

George Kramb -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-kramb/

PatientPartner -

https://www.linkedin.com/company/patientpartner/

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Key Takeaways:

(00:53) An introduction to Roz and an overview of the current tech job landscape.

(02:05) Roz's experience of being laid off and her introspective unemployment journey.

(05:49) Roz’s role and responsibilities at Sleeper — managing ad spend and driving revenue.

(09:11) Roz's career shift from accounting to performance marketing and her growth within Kabam.

(14:54) The impact of remote work on career advancement and strategies to maintain visibility and engagement.

(20:25) Overcoming social anxiety in the post-work-from-home era.

(21:56) Moving into management roles in tech sales and advice on preparation and assessment for leadership.

Resources Mentioned:

Roz Hajian -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rozhajian/

Sleeper | LinkedIn -

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeperhq/

Sleeper Fantasy Sports App | Website -

https://sleeper.com/

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Key Takeaways:

(02:13) Cambria’s role at Snap, with a focus on the Apple business and the dynamic nature of ad sales on social platforms.

(09:42) The significance of kindness and maintaining positive relationships throughout one's career, underscoring its impact on opportunities and personal growth.

(17:28) A pivotal networking moment at a banking conference, highlighting the power of solidarity and support among women in professional settings.

(26:15) Growing within the industry, from learning the ropes to handling major accounts like Apple —  the importance of adaptability and continuous learning.

(33:10) Cambria’s approach to work-life balance — the value of personal well-being alongside professional ambition.

(37:10) Tips for climbing the career ladder, the necessity of clear communication with managers and the pursuit of continuous learning and development.

(39:18) The transition from sales to account management, diverse paths within the tech industry and encouraging professionals to pursue their interests.

Resources Mentioned: 

Cambria Steel -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cambriasteel/

Snap, Inc. | LinkedIn -

https://www.linkedin.com/company/snap-inc-co/

Snap, Inc. | Website -

https://snap.com/en-US

Snapchat -

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/snapchat/id447188370

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Key Takeaways:

(02:20) Asha’s background, education and early career.

(02:45) The unexpected career start of an internship and the decision to pursue stability.

(06:27) The concept of hindsight in career decisions and the value of reflecting on past choices and skill acquisition.

(09:16) The importance of hard work in your 20s and its long-term benefits.

(15:07) Asha’s strategic approach to identifying the right industry and role.

(19:36) Building a personal brand and the role of authenticity in career progression.

(24:12) Networking strategies that go beyond traditional methods.

(29:04) Storytelling is a crucial skill in today’s job market.

(31:33) Advice on the effectiveness of cold applying for jobs with a targeted approach.

Resources Mentioned:

Asha Aravindakshan -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashaa12/

“The Startup of You” by Reid Hoffman -

https://www.startupofyou.com/

OTTA -

https://otta.com/

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