Career Switch Podcast: Expert advice for your career change

So many of us stay in jobs that feel “safe” with the steady paycheck, the benefits, and the routine. But deep down, we know something’s missing. I sit down with Juliana Londoño, a licensed mental health therapist and entrepreneur, to talk about why deserving to make a career change is different from asking whether you can or should. In the season finale of Career Switch Podcast, Juliana and I dissect the most common reasons people put off pursuing a career switch—from financial fears to family obligations. We share our own experiences of leaving secure jobs, talk through how to navigate tough conversations with loved ones, and lay out some small, practical steps you can take to prepare for your own leap. We also dive into why self-worth and confidence are at the heart of believing you deserve to switch industries or professions. Episode Highlights: • Wanting more fulfillment career-wise in your 40s and 50s • Physical and mental signs you're unfulfilled at work • Leaving a secure 9 to 5 job • Putting off a career change due to financial fears and family obligations • Finding support outside of your family circle • Why change is hard for us • How to talk to your loved ones about wanting to make a career change • When you can't answer your family's questions and concerns • Managing fears of the unknown when changing careers • Deserving is not the same as 'can' or 'should' • Leaving a toxic work environment • Small first steps to switching industries or professions Find Juliana Londoño at: Website: https://www.juliana-londono.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-londono18/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliana.londono_/ Want more advice? Check out these additional episodes: Ep 55: The hidden blockers keeping you stuck Ep 34: 3 signs it’s time for a career change Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay Podcast info: What's your career switch? What do you think about this episode and the show? Tell us at careerswitchpod.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

We all know networking is a big part of making a career change. But does it feel like work to you? My guest today can help make it easier. Karen Wickre is the author of Taking the Work Out of Networking. Karen has spent 30 years in tech as a writer, editor, and communications professional, and has been called “the best-connected Silicon Valley figure you’ve never heard of" because of her superpower—connecting people. If you’re making a career change and dread the idea of networking, especially if you're an introvert, Karen offers a fresh perspective. In this episode, she shares practical strategies and mindset shifts to help you connect with others more naturally at in-person events, on LinkedIn, and within your current company. Episode Highlights: • Why networking feels like work for many of us, especially introverts • Organic ways to network at in-person events, like conferences • Knowing what works for you and what doesn't • Low-key ways to follow up with people you've met • Accessing your "brain trust" to change careers • Small peer groups for career changers • Reaching out to new people on LinkedIn so it's non-transactional • The perfect amount of time to chat with someone new • Embracing your quiet side and strengths • Changing your mindset about networking to make it easier • How to network within your company for new career paths Find Karen Wickre at: Website: https://karenwickre.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenwickre/ Book: Taking the Work Out of Networking: Your Guide to Making and Keeping Great Connections Resources Mentioned: Never Search Alone: https://www.neversearchalone.org/ Want more advice? Check out these additional episodes: Ep 50: An inside track to a career change Ep 24: Using your quiet strengths as an introvert to change careers Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay Podcast info: What's your career switch? What do you think about this episode and the show? Tell us at careerswitchpod.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Zayda Rivera is a Reiki Master who made her career change her own—by bringing together her Puerto Rican heritage and her teachings. In this episode celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Zayda shares the calling she felt to take her career in a new direction after years of covering entertainment, politics, and breaking news as a professional writer. She opens up about the self-doubt she had about launching her spiritual business Mindful Living with Z and how she grew her clientele by infusing Puerto Rican indigenous traditions into her Reiki practice. If you're second-guessing yourself about your career switch, Zayda's story can inspire you to take those first steps and believe in yourself along the way. Episode Highlights: • Answering a call to study Reiki • Becoming a Reiki Master • Finding initial clients • Expanding into other spiritual content • Growing up with a mix of religious and spiritual rituals • The link between Reiki and Puerto Rican ancestral practices • Fear and self-doubt about starting a spiritual business • When your partner doesn't support you • How to believe in yourself • Growing a business without advertising • Networking in the Reiki world • Taking small steps that lead to big change when making a career change Find Zayda Rivera at: Website: https://www.mindfullivingwithz.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullivingwithz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfullivingwithz Book: Being Bruja: A Young Mystic’s Guide Reiki Master 8-week Certification Course: https://www.mindfullivingwithz.com/fall-classes Zayda’s Spiritual Content: PS Juntos: https://www.popsugar.com/author/mindfulz Parents Magazine: https://www.parents.com/zayda-rivera-8419597 Resources: Learn more about Reiki: https://www.reiki.org/ The Reiki Association: https://www.reikiassociation.net/ International Association of Reiki Professionals: https://iarp.org/ More episodes for Hispanic Heritage Month: Ep 41: Pursuing your passion at any age Ep 33: Leaving corporate to lead a non-profit Ep 14: How a passion project led to a career change More episodes for starting a business: Ep 37: Starting a business after corporate burnout Ep 29: The ups and downs of building a business Ep 6: Starting a woman-owned small business Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay Podcast info: What's your career switch? What do you think about this episode and the show? Tell us at careerswitchpod.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

When friends began offering to pay him for his photos, Anthony Randazzo started thinking his hobby could become more than just a creative outlet. In 2012, Anthony made the bold decision to leave behind his Wall Street law career after he realized it wasn't for him. Eventually, he made the switch from corporate attorney to professional photographer. In this throwback episode, Anthony shares how he turned a hobby into a career, the doubts and resistance he faced along the way, and the practical lessons he learned about running his business, 1028 Photography. If you’ve ever wondered whether your hobby could become your next career, this conversation will give you the inspiration—and the real-world advice—you need. Episode Highlights: • Growing up with limited career options • Discovering your profession isn't a good fit • Deciding to leave a "dream job" • Facing initial shock from family and friends • Transitioning out of law • How to get good at photography • Researching what it means to be a professional photographer • Handling doubts about starting a business • Getting your first paid gig • Growing through word of mouth • Setting up a business • Learning how to market your business • Making it through the pandemic • Learning how to deal with clients (customer service) • Anthony's advice if you're thinking about breaking out on your own Find Anthony Randazzo at: Website: www.1028photo.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/1028photo Facebook: www.facebook.com/1028photo Resources Mentioned: Professional Photographers of America: www.ppa.com Other photography associations: https://csus.libguides.com/photography/associations Want more advice? Check out these additional episodes: Ep 37: Starting a business after corporate burnout https://www.buzzsprout.com/1738088/episodes/13271956 Ep 29: The ups and downs of building a business https://www.buzzsprout.com/1738088/episodes/10975628 Ep 6: Starting a woman-owned small business https://www.buzzsprout.com/1738088/episodes/8613281 Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay Podcast info: What's your career switch? What do you think about this episode and the show? Tell us at careerswitchpod.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

When her longtime boss passed away in 2022, Lisa Pollione found herself at a crossroads with her career—in her 60s. In this episode, Lisa shares how she reinvented her professional life after two decades as a trusted chief of staff and executive assistant to a pharmaceutical advertising executive. Lisa recalls the actions she took: signing up with temp agencies, trying new roles, and staying open to opportunities. After trying out a few different roles as a temp, she’s now thriving in a new career as a compliance officer. If you're wondering, "what's next for me?", maybe temping is the way to go. Lisa offers honesty, humor, and practical advice for all career changers, especially those over 60. Episode Highlights: • Having a stressful job as the right hand to a busy executive • Facing a crossroads after losing a longtime employer • Why temp agencies can help you explore different paths • Learning new skills while working as a temp • Taking on responsibilities beyond the job description • Why being proactive and flexible wins out over credentials • What to look for in company culture before committing full-time • What to tell temp agencies when you’re not sure what you want Top 10 U.S. Temp Staffing Firms: Manpower: https://www.manpower.com/ Kelly: https://www.kellyservices.com/ Robert Half: https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en Adecco: https://www.adecco.com/en-us Randstad: https://www.randstadusa.com/ Express Employment Professionals: https://www.expresspros.com/ Aerotek: https://www.aerotek.com/en PeopleReady: https://www.peopleready.com/ MRINetwork: https://mrinetwork.com/ Staffmark: https://staffmark.com/ Find more temp agencies: 2025 America's Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes Magazine Want more advice? Check out these additional episodes: Ep 4: Aged out: Making a career switch at over 50 Ep 16: Breaking into a new industry in your 50s Ep 18: The pros and cons of being a full-time author Ep 21: From side hustle to a new career Ep 23: How being bilingual helps your new career Ep 32: How to make a career change after 50 Ep 41: Pursuing your passion at any age Ep 48: Tuning into your younger self Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay Podcast info: What's your career switch? What do you think about this episode and the show? Tell us at careerswitchpod.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Do you want to make a career change, but you feel stuck? Do you keep procrastinating, thinking you’ll get started next week, month, or year? Here to get you going is executive coach and leadership consultant Ellen Whitlock Baker. As the founder and CEO of EWB Coaching, Ellen helps midlife professionals reclaim who they are and what they want to do next in their careers. In this episode, Ellen shares why it’s so hard to get started even when you know it’s time for a change. She reveals how you can identify those conscious and unconscious blockers that are keeping you from switching to a new career and the tiny, low-risk steps you can take to start anyway—even if you’re scared, unsure, or don’t have a plan yet. Episode Highlights: • Why it's hard to get started with a career change • Your biological wiring that resists change • Perfectionism and other common blockers that keep you stuck • How your upbringing and past work experiences influence your thinking • Taking action even when you don't feel ready • Small "experiments" to investigate new career paths • Reframing failure as learning • Using AI to generate insights for possible next steps Find Ellen Whitlock Baker at: Website: https://ewbcoaching.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenwhitlockbaker/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenwbcoaching Podcast: Hard At Work Start Anyway Workshop on 9/14/25: https://ewbcoaching.com/startanyway Discount code for 15% off: SWITCH25 Resources Mentioned: Immunity to Change: How to Overcome It and Unlock the Potential in Yourself and Your Organization by Robert Kegan and Lisa Laskow Lahey Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your Career by Herminia Ibarra Want more advice? Check out these additional episodes: Ep 34: 3 signs it’s time for a career change Ep 19: Here’s why you’re procrastinating about your career change Ep 7: Lost with what career change to make? Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay Podcast info: What's your career switch? What do you think about this episode and the show? Tell us at careerswitchpod.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Jim Fina made his career switch in the late 90s when new media was becoming more mainstream and integrating itself into our daily lives. Jim, a textbook editor at Scholastic, gradually transitioned into project management at a time when it was relatively new in tech. Jim's experience from 20-plus years ago mirrors where we are today with artificial intelligence. Just like the web in the 90s, AI is quickly going mainstream and reshaping how we live and work. In this episode, Jim shares how he paved his way in a new field and how you can do the same in AI or any other growing industry. Episode Highlights: • Exploring new media after a layoff • Telling colleagues you're interested in other areas • Defining a role when it's still new in an industry • How to switch into a field that's still being defined, like AI • The skills you need to get your foot in the door • Working through comparing yourself to others • Do certifications help? • The one thing every interview question boils down to • What a hiring manager really wants to hear from you in an interview • How to answer a question if you don't know that answer • Using a layoff to get out of a rut • Making a career switch in multiple steps Resources Mentioned: What Color is Your Parachute? by Richard N. Bolles Want more advice? Check out these additional episodes: Ep 38: How to transition from corporate to non-profit Ep 16: Breaking into a new industry in your 50s Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay Podcast info: What's your career switch? What do you think about this episode and the show? Tell us at careerswitchpod.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

If you need a pep talk today, this episode is for you! Wherever you are in your career change journey, my guest has you covered with practical tools and soulful guidance. Robyn Moreno is a spiritual coach and author of Get Rooted. In this episode, Robyn shares how you can manage those fears and doubts that often come up with making a career switch—by tapping into your intuition and staying in the present. Robyn also reveals the four pillars you can always count on to stay grounded and motivated to keep going with your career change. Episode Highlights: • What it means to get rooted • Feeling unrooted where you are • Acknowledging your inner voice (or “ser”) that guides you toward change • Accepting the newness of switching industries or professions • Networking in a whole new way • How to reframe your past experience as fuel for your next chapter • Four pillars to handle the ups and downs of a career change • The concept of "susto" and how unprocessed work trauma can hold you back • Trusting and valuing yourself as you transition into a new field Find Robyn Moreno at: Website: https://www.robynmoreno.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynnmoreno/ Book: Get Rooted Need more encouragement? Check out these additional episodes: Ep 52: Figuring it out as you go Ep 43: Trying to change careers now Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay Podcast info: What's your career switch? What do you think about this episode and the show? Tell us at careerswitchpod.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Any career change has its risks. That’s why a major goal of this podcast is to encourage you to TAKE ACTION. Nayan Patel exemplifies this mission perfectly. Recently, Nayan went from working as a banking executive to managing a horse farm. As the new owner of Horse Shadow Run, he now runs a 16-acre horse farm that offers boarding, riding lessons, and summer camps in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this episode, Nayan walks us through how he is figuring out his career transition into entrepreneurship. Nayan’s attitude that he can learn anything required to run his business—by asking or finding the help he needs—has him optimistic that his career switch will work out. Nayan shares how he’s navigating year one of his new venture, the calculated risks he’s taking, and his plan if things don't pan out. Episode Highlights: • Feeling overworked and wanting to slow down • Deciding to buy a business • Responsibilities of running a horse farm • How to learn on the job • When to outsource • Why Nayan isn’t afraid to ask for help • Tackling the worst case scenario • Taking calculated risks • Giving yourself a time frame to figure things out • Managing people, a transferable skill that supports entrepreneurship • Working alongside your spouse • Horse Shadow Run boarding, riding lessons, and summer camps info • Working on expanding the business • Nayan's advice for taking risks Find Horse Shadow Run at: Website: https://horseshadowrun.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horseshadowrun Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horseshadow.run/ Mentioned in this episode: Number of People Moving to Charlotte Area Every Day Climbs to 117 by Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, August 2024 Other episodes about starting a business Ep 37: Starting a retail business after corporate burnout Ep 29: The ups and downs of building a business Ep 25: Is your hobby your next career? Ep 6: Starting a woman-owned small business Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay Podcast info: What's your career switch? What do you think about this episode and the show? Tell us at careerswitchpod.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Let's face it, career changers aren't typical job candidates. You've got the extra hurdle of having to convince a hiring manager that you can do the job you're applying for in a new field. To better understand what a hiring manager is thinking—and feeling—I’m speaking with Dawn Graham, PhD, a licensed psychologist and author of Switchers: How Smart Professionals Change Careers and Seize Success. Dawn is a leading career switch coach, TEDx speaker, LinkedIn Learning instructor and the former host of the popular show, Dr. Dawn on Careers, on SiriusXM Radio. In this episode, Dawn takes us on a psychological deep dive into what’s really going on when a hiring manager evaluates a career changer. She reveals which pain points you need to address, the mistakes you could be making without even realizing it, and how to reframe your approach to win over the person who'll likely be your boss. Episode Highlights: • The psychology aspect of a job search • Loss aversion and red flags • Incorporating emotion in hiring • Elimination vs Selection • How to counter bias with networking • Closing the gap as a career changer • Pros and cons of cover letters • Identifying a hiring manager's pain points • How a hiring manager is likely feeling • Addressing concerns a hiring manager has about career changers • How to show that you are serious about your career switch • Deciding if you need to go back to school • Mistakes you could be making when applying for a job in a new field • Match first, stand out second • The benefits of a stepping stone switch Find Dawn Graham, PhD, at: Website: https://execpsyc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdawngraham/ Book: Switchers: How Smart Professionals Change Careers and Seize Success LinkedIn Learning Courses: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/dawn-graham TEDx Talk: Your Next Job is One Conversation Away SiriusXM Radio show: Dr. Dawn on Careers Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay Podcast info: What's your career switch? What do you think about this episode and the show? Tell us at careerswitchpod.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Sometimes you don’t have to go far to make a career switch. My guest today is a great example of how to change careers without changing companies. Mia Villarreal went from social media strategist to product marketing manager—within the same organization—in only a couple of years. In this episode, Mia shares how she first got into VMware, a global software developer, in 2020 as a contractor—a move that gave her access to the company culture and cross-functional teams before she was even a permanent employee. Mia walks us through the inside track she took to change careers within VMware—from leveraging in-house platforms to tapping into her internal network. She also recalls how her mentors and trusted colleagues helped her navigate her impostor syndrome about transitioning to product marketing when she had no direct experience. Episode Highlights: • Getting your foot in the door as a contractor • Is your company culture conducive to a career change? • Accessing in-house resources • Getting help with impostor syndrome • How to ask your manager for support with switching roles • What to keep an eye out for possible openings within a company • Setting up coffee chats – how to approach people and what to cover • What to do in the first 30, 60, and 90 days in a new role • Leaning into your strengths when making a career switch Resources Mentioned: Product Marketing Alliance: https://www.productmarketingalliance.com/ CliftonStrengths Assessment: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/252137/home.aspx Additional Episodes: Need more help with impostor syndrome? Check out these episodes: Ep 49: Need some A.I.R. with your career change? Ep 11: Impostor syndrome and other roadblocks to a career change Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay Podcast info: What's your career switch? What do you think about this episode and the show? Tell us at careerswitchpod.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Madeline Miller, a Gen Z and Millennial career and leadership coach, shares her A.I.R. Formula—Alignment, Influence, and Resilience—to help professionals connect with a more fulfilling career. Drawing from her own career switch from an entertainment attorney to entrepreneur, Madeline breaks down the mindset shifts necessary to: • Align your work with your values • Build influence • Develop the resilience to keep moving forward "If you are going through a career transition, mindset is the most important part," says Madeline, founder of Coaching with Madeline. Episode Highlights: • Madeline's career trajectory that led her to develop A.I.R. • Alignment: Finding a sense of purpose by aligning your work with your values and skills • Influence: The gap between who you are and how you want to show up • Resilience: Developing healthy emotional resilience to get through setbacks • Dealing with impostor syndrome • Handling uncertainty • How to get started with A.I.R. for a career change Find Madeline Miller at: Website: https://coachingwithmadeline.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madelinemillercoaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/millermadeline/ Career and Leadership Coaching Packages: https://coachingwithmadeline.com/career-leadership-coaching-packages/ E-book: Redefining Success: The Burnout-Free Formula for Influence and Impact https://coachingwithmadeline.com/ebook-the-burnout-free-formula-for-influence-and-impact/ Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay Podcast info: What's your career switch? What do you think about this episode and the show? Tell us at careerswitchpod.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Barbara Brandon-Croft is recognized as the first Black woman cartoonist in the U.S. to break into the mainstream press with Where I’m Coming From, her cartoon feature centering on Black female voices. As we celebrate Women's History Month, Barbara looks back at her various careers—from her early days as a fashion and beauty writer to her time as a cartoonist at the Detroit Free Press in the 90s, and later, as the research director at Parents magazine, where she worked for 18 years. In this episode, Barbara recalls how she navigated unexpected career shifts, including getting laid off from Parents—in her 60s. She shares how tuning into her younger self helped her embrace the unknown and revive her cartooning career post layoff. "I needed to start thinking about receiving what I couldn't imagine," she says about the many doors her shift in perspective has opened. Barbara’s story also demonstrates the role timing can play when it comes to a career change. When she had to move on from being a cartoonist in her younger years, it turns out it's just the right career for her now. Episode Highlights: • Barbara's journey as the first Black woman cartoonist syndicated in the mainstream press in the U.S. • Facing unexpected career changes • Finding guidance in your younger self • The financial realities of creative careers and how to navigate them • How unpaid opportunites can lead to paid opportunities • Getting out of your comfort zone • Barbara's reviving her cartoonist career today • The role of trust and openness in career reinvention Find Barbara Brandon-Croft at: Website: https://barbarabrandoncroft.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbarabrandoncroft/ Museum of Modern Art (MoMA): https://www.moma.org/magazine/authors/626 Barbara’s Book: Where I’m Coming From Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay Podcast info: What's your career switch? What do you think about this episode and the show? Tell us at careerswitchpod.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Former newspaper reporter Jonathan McFadden opens up about the identity crisis he battled with his career change. He recalls everything he was afraid to lose if he left journalism—would it be worth it? “I, like many of us do, conflated my value as a human with my value as an employee,” says Jonathan. In this episode, Jonathan shares how he tried a couple of different jobs and industries before landing on user experience, also known as UX. Was it all worth it? Tune in to find out and to hear Jonathan's advice for changing careers more than once. Episode Highlights: • Feeling overworked • Wanting a better quality of life • Planning to leave • Former colleagues look out for each other • Soft skills are core skills • Learning the language in a new industry • Battling an identity crisis about leaving journalism • Transitioning to user experience, or UX • Feeling aligned with what you’re doing • Don’t focus on the job title • Advice for making multiple career changes Additional Episodes: Ep 31: Leaving journalism: When you need to change industries Ep 35: Leaving media: Career change for editors Additional Podcast Mentioned: What Rules!?: A Career Podcast for Women of Color Resources: Where Editors Go Next—An Ongoing List of Pivot-able Industries by Chandra Turner 2024 Editorial Hiring Report by TheTalentFairy Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay Podcast info: What's your career switch? What do you think about this episode and the show? Tell us at careerswitchpod.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, curious about a new field, or dealing with the ups and downs of a career switch, you can make spirituality part of your journey. We revisit a chat with author and life coach Nancy Gavilanes, who shares how your faith can guide you through a career change. “You need faith to have patience, persevere, and not give up,” says Nancy. Episode Highlights Find Nancy Gavilanes at: Website: www.aboundingfaith.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/aboundingfaith X/Twitter: twitter.com/AboundInFaith Facebook: www.facebook.com/AboundInFaith Podcast: Abounding Faith for Today Podcast Amazon: Nancy Gavilanes Author Page Join Abounding Faith's email community and get access to a free gift: https://www.aboundingfaith.com/community/ Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay Podcast info: What's your career switch? What do you think about this episode and the show? Tell us at careerswitchpod.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

It takes time to change industries or professions, and depending on how you handle that time—and the feelings that come with it—it could lead to burnout. I speak with Dr. Kyle Elliott, a career coach and founder of CaffeinatedKyle.com. Kyle coaches career changers, so they avoid burnout as they work on their career switch. In this episode, Kyle shares how having clear targets, realistic goals and a good support system can keep you from burning out. He offers techniques to apply for jobs strategically along with ways to take care of yourself while changing careers. Episode Highlights: Find Dr. Kyle Elliott at: Website: https://caffeinatedkyle.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylecromerelliott/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caffeinatedkyle/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/caffeinatedkyle Resources Mentioned: Kyle's articles: How to Avoid and Manage Job Search Burnout How to Write a Career Change Resume (with Examples) Workforce Development Board: Find one in your area Average job search: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation News Release 9/1/23 Episode 5: How to handle uncertainty while making a career change Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay Podcast info: What's your career switch? What do you think about this episode and the show? Tell us at careerswitchpod.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

As a person of color (POC) and/or first-generation professional, your family’s culture and background likely influenced your beliefs, which can now impact your making a career change. Dani Tan is a leadership and career coach, who works with POC and First Gens who are often the first, few or only in their space. Dani reveals how the scarcity mindset from our parents can affect our career choices. And she shares how the power of networking can reset our thinking. Dani, who is Asian Latina and first generation, also teaches us how to let go of some career lessons we learned as kids. And, we tackle guilt, that overwhelming feeling that can keep POC and First Gens from making a career switch. Episode Highlights: Find Dani Tan at: Website: https://www.danitan.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-tan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danitani/ Podcast: The Pivot and Promotion Podcast LinkedIn Groups for POC: Latina Professionals Latino Professionals National Association of Asian American Professionals Asian American Professionals and Leaders Network The Black Professionals Network Black Leaders Worldwide Resources: National Career Development Association: Understanding the Needs of First-Generation Professionals Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay Podcast info: What's your career switch? What do you think about this episode and the show? Tell us at careerswitchpod.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

My guest today is trying to change careers now while he has a full-time job, a mortgage and two young kids. David Mock opens up about the challenges he's facing, his immediate concerns (will it work out?, will it be worth it?), and how he's getting through it all. Currently, David feels stuck and he shares how he's working on becoming a certified junior cybersecurity analyst, a new career that would provide personal growth, financial freedom and more flexibility. It could also secure his future in a growing field. Are you working on your career switch, too, like David? Here's hoping you can relate to any part of his story and that his experience and advice will motivate you to keep going. Episode Highlights: Find David Mock at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidkmock/ Cisco program: Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Career Path October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Cybersecurity is a growing industry: https://blog.dol.gov/2023/09/22/see-yourself-in-cybersecurity Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay Podcast info: What's your career switch? What do you think about this episode and the show? Tell us at careerswitchpod.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

If you’re dreaming about breaking out on your own to do something creative, this episode is for you! Creative strategy coach Michelle Guo works with creatives, such as freelance web designers, copywriters and social media managers. As the founder of Magicave Media, Michelle empowers her clients to build a sustainable business around their desired lifestyle. Is a creative career right for you? Michelle helps you figure that out with all the things you should consider, including your personality, lifestyle and finances. She also reminds us that a creative career has a business side to it, which you should also keep in mind. Epiosode Highlights: Find Michelle Guo at: Website: www.magicavemedia.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelleannguo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/magicave-media/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelleannguo Clear, Connect & Close Resource Vault: https://www.magicavemedia.com/clear-connect-close Resources Mentioned: Freelancers Union: https://freelancersunion.org SCORE: https://www.score.org PositivePsychology: The Philosophy of Ikigai: 3 Examples About Finding Purpose LinkedIn: Ikigai, Japanese Secret To Long & Happy Life – A Book Summary & Review Creative Career Switch Episodes Mentioned: Ep 18: The pros and cons of becoming a full-time writer Ep 21: A side hustle results in a career switch Ep 25: A hobby turns into a career change (photography business) Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay Podcast info: What's your career switch? What do you think about this episode and the show? Tell us at careerswitchpod.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

After she was laid off in her 50s, Argentine-born Mirta Rinaldi decided to follow her passion for cooking. Today, at age 72, Mirta teaches Argentine cuisine and owns her own business, Mendulcina, where she hosts cultural experiences and makes and sells delicacies from her home country. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Mirta shares how she made her career change and the rich ties her new career as a cooking instructor and entrepreneur has to her culture. It's more than just cooking for Mirta; it's about preserving her family's legacy and teaching others about Argentina. Check out Mirta's advice if you, too, are making your career switch after age 50! Episode Highlights: Find Mirta Rinaldi at: Instagram: @rinaldi.mirta and @mendulcina Website: League of Kitchens Learn more about the League of Kitchens at: Website: www.leagueofkitchens.com Instagram: @leagueofkitchens Facebook: @LeagueOfKitchens LinkedIn: @theleagueofkitchens Watch Mirta's documentary, "From Grandma with Love: Mirta's Argentine Kitchen": Amazon Prime Apple TV+ More episodes for Hispanic Heritage Month: Ep 33: Leaving corporate to lead a non-profit More episodes for making a career change after age 50: Ep 4: Aged out: Making a career switch at over 50 Ep 16: Starting a new career after 50 Ep 18: The pros and cons of being a full-time author Ep 21: A side hustle results in a career switch Ep 23: How being bilingual helps your new career Ep 32: How to make a career change after 50 Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay Podcast info: What's your career switch? What do you think about this episode and the show? Tell us at careerswitchpod.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.