Latest Careerpivot Podcast Episodes
🚨SPECIAL ALERT🚨 IT’S ON, MICHELLE OBAMA! Four reasons to vote for Second Act Stories in the Webby Awards
Second Act Stories - April 04, 2024 03:48 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 71 ratingsSecond Act Stories has officially defied the odds. We've been nominated for a Webby Award! But our category is stacked with stiff competition: Michelle Obama, Sarah Silverman, TED Audio, Lemonada, and Slate. We need your vote! We can win this with your help. Here’s how you vote: Go to v...
🚨SPECIAL ALERT🚨 Four Reasons To Vote For Second Act Stories in the Webby Awards
Second Act Stories - April 04, 2024 03:48 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 71 ratingsSecond Act Stories has officially defied the odds. We've been nominated for a Webby Award! But our category is stacked with stiff competition: Michelle Obama, Sarah Silverman, TED Audio, Lemonada, and Slate. We need your vote! We can win this with your help. Here’s how you vote: Go to v...
A Stray Bullet Killed Her 8-Year-Old Son...In Grief, She Formed Strong Azz Mothers
Second Act Stories - March 31, 2024 13:43 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 71 ratingsTiffani Evans' life changed completely on August 24, 2021. That's when her 8-year-old son PJ was killed in gang-related, gun violence in the Washington, DC region. Emerging from the dark days that followed his death, she helped form the "Strong Azz Mothers," a group of area women who lost ...
The Case of Rachel Humphrey: Trial Attorney Turned Women’s Leadership Champion
Second Act Stories - March 25, 2024 03:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 71 ratingsRachel Humphrey was a trial attorney who was certain she would spend her entire career in front of judges and juries and eventually retire in a courtroom. After relocating from Virginia to Atlanta with her husband, she took a job at a firm where she represented clients in the hospitality industr...
Retired Banker Helps Others Avoid "Retirement Shock"
Second Act Stories - March 02, 2024 21:39 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 71 ratingsMike Drak worked as a banker in Toronto for his entire professional career. When he was laid off at the age of 59, he received a sizeable severance from his employer. Telling his spouse "Contessa, we hit the lottery," he was initially ecstatic to be retired. But he quickly faced "Retirement S...
141 - Living Stoked: How to Beat Burnout and Live Life on Your Terms
No More Mondays - February 28, 2024 17:16 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsIn our latest episode, Angie interviews Sarah Bettman about integrating life and career for fulfillment, what Sarah calls Living Stoked. Sarah shares her personal journey of burning out and waking up in the "wrong life," and how she came to focus on aligning her values and authenticity in her wo...
140 - Embracing AI: Gaining New Perspectives on Careers, Innovation and the Changing Workplace
No More Mondays - February 21, 2024 16:54 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsOur latest episode explores AI's transformative impact with Manuj Aggarwal, founder of AI consulting company TetraNoodle. Learn how AI is already improving our lives, from email to GPS to mobile devices, and how best to leverage the power of AI to transform your business and career. Tune in to...
Stuckey’s Gamble: Stephanie Stuckey Cashes in Her Future to Revive Her Family’s Iconic Roadside Brand
Second Act Stories - February 19, 2024 05:27 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 71 ratingsStuckey’s is a legendary and iconic thread in the fabric of Americana. Founded in Eastman, Georgia in 1937 by WS “Sylvester” Stuckey, Sr., Stuckey’s grew into a roadside empire by the 1970s, with 368 stores in more than 30 states. Part of the charm that made Stuckey’s so iconic were its ubiquito...
Best of 2023 Audience Pick: Brian "Q" Quinn's Impractical Career Shift: Fireman to Funny Man
Second Act Stories - February 02, 2024 05:49 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 71 ratingsSurprise, Second Act Stories fans! We have one more “Best of 2023” episode to share with you. It's the episode you picked as your favorite of the year: our interview with Brian “Q” Quinn, who's best known as one of the four stars of the smash hit TV show "Impractical Jokers." Currently in its ...
139 - Plan Your Path: How to Align Your Finances with Your Life Goals
No More Mondays - January 31, 2024 05:05 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsYou all know we're big on navigating career and life crossroads here at NMM, which is why we're excited to share our chat with Justin Smith, a certified financial planner who is all about creating a life you don't want to retire from. Justin shares practical tips for assessing your financial g...
138 - Rewire Your Life: Changing Workplace Culture One Brain at a Time (remix)
No More Mondays - January 24, 2024 05:51 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsFor those of you who weren't aware: we live in polarizing times. The mental and physical stress caused by discord about the most basic of facts is getting out of hand, and people have forgotten how to deal with disagreement. With social media-fueled tirades and news-driven anxiety attacks spilli...
Best of 2023: Sweeter Days Ahead: How Baking Transformed Janie Deegan's Life
Second Act Stories - January 21, 2024 18:56 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 71 ratingsSecond Act Stories annual “Best of” episodes give us an opportunity to re-share remarkable stories, and welcome new listeners by giving them a good taste of what we do here: profile people who have made major life and career changes to pursue a more rewarding life in a second act career. We’re s...
Best of 2023: The Unlikely Launch of a 54-Year-Old, YouTube Star
Second Act Stories - January 14, 2024 21:04 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 71 ratingsSecond Act Stories annual, “best of” episode gives us an opportunity to re-share a remarkable story, and welcome new listeners by giving them a good taste of what we do here: profile people who have made major life and career changes to pursue a more rewarding life in a second act career. We’r...
137- The Introvert's Guide to Networking with Greg Roche
No More Mondays - January 12, 2024 21:29 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsTired of feeling drained by networking? Learn how introvert Greg Roche went from laid off to LinkedIn legend by developing unconventional strategies that play to your strengths. In this episode, he'll show you how to ditch the small talk and use thoughtful questions to start quality connections ...
136 - One of Our Favs: a Chat with Travis Rosbach, Founder of Hydro Flask
No More Mondays - December 27, 2023 13:52 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsA funny thing happened on the way to the water bottle factory. While everyone was freaking out about the 2008 recession, Travis Rosbach had his head down, hustling and innovating the tech that brought you Hydro Flask, the company he founded and the metal water bottle we've all got sitting on our...
Act II: Dynamic CEO Pens New Role As Playwright
Second Act Stories - December 21, 2023 11:20 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 71 ratingsDonald Loftus had a difficult upbringing in Cleveland, Ohio. His father left him and his two sisters at a young age. His mother worked at Sears and struggled to make ends meet. From grades 1-8, he was a C student. But in 9th grade, his world changed when a class trip brought him to New York Ci...
135 - Hard Work Won't Cut It: What It Really Takes to Advance Your Career
No More Mondays - December 13, 2023 19:24 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsWant to take your career to the next level? In this episode, Jeff Shannon spills the beans on how he realized that "hard work isn't enough" and found success in focusing on soft skills like relationships and strategic thinking. Shannon also gives the lowdown on his book of the same name, Hard ...
134 - Struggling with Imposter Syndrome? Learn how to Overcome the Imposter with Kris Kelso.
No More Mondays - December 06, 2023 16:34 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsReady to learn the secret to taking that inner critic and making it your inner superfan? In this episode, Kris Kelso digs deep into taking your fear of failure and turning your vulnerability into your superpower! WHAT’S COVERED: Reframing the fear of failure (14:40). Failure is learning, and lea...
133 - A Chat with Our Favorite Predictor of Powder: Joel Gratz on Turning a Passion into a Business
No More Mondays - November 29, 2023 15:48 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsFor those of you not in the know, Joel Gratz is the CEO and founder at OpenSnow, a company well-known in the mountains for their spot-on weather forecasting for both snow in the winter and hiking in the summer. He is the Prognosticator of Powder, if you will. Joel’s forecasting is an integra...
Empowering Moms: She Left Corporate Real Estate to Launch A Breast Pumping Startup
Second Act Stories - November 21, 2023 19:16 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 71 ratingsPatrice Meagher had a lucrative career in real estate. For 15 years, she worked in New York City as an Executive Vice President at CBRE, one of the world's largest, corporate real estate firms. But like other working parents, she struggled with the challenge of balancing her work life and rais...
Want to Know What Will Make or Break your Company? Learn All About Culture Strategy!
No More Mondays - November 15, 2023 06:08 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsCulture Strategy? No, it's not a lab technique for growing penicillin; Culture Strategy is the brainchild of Vin Zeeland, a coach, consultant, and author on understanding the power of culture and how it can drive both personal and business success. For the individual listener, Vin shares in...
Happiness by Choice: A Google Leader’s Perspective on Life Beyond Hard Work
No More Mondays - November 08, 2023 00:11 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsImagine this: you’ve achieved your dream job and instead of making you happy, it’s killing you inside. That’s the position Eric Nehrlich found himself in as a leader at Google. When burnout came knocking, it took serious introspection to redesign his life and find happiness again, and he share...
Internal Communications; Learn the Secret to Engaging and Inspiring Your Co-Workers
No More Mondays - November 01, 2023 17:15 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsCommunications are at the center of every modern business. How we choose to communicate with others is more important than ever, especially when it comes to those whom we work with. Emily Hecker is an author and strategic communications professional who is with us today, sharing her wisdom on ...
School's Out, Laughs Are In: Retired Teacher Patty Forehand Becomes a Standup Comic
Second Act Stories - October 30, 2023 00:03 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 71 ratingsThe moment Patty Forehand opens her mouth, you know she’s from the deep south. And with that comes a certain set of preconceived notions. If she opens her mouth in front of a microphone on a comedy club stage, those notions are immediately blown away, and the results are hilarious. It’s funny on...
Change Happens; How to Find your Path and Make Your Heart Sing
No More Mondays - October 25, 2023 15:47 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsWARNING: Deep thoughts ahead! Whether we like it or not, change is a constant in our lives, and how we approach it and deal with it is essential to our well-being. Brian Gorman is today's guest. He is an author, coach, and all-around guru on all things change-related. Get ready to take some ...
Behind the Hiring Curtain: a Frank Conversation with a 3rd Party Recruiter
No More Mondays - October 18, 2023 16:54 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsSo many job hiring questions, so little time! On today’s episode, we get a glimpse into the world of 3rd party recruitment with Gianni Portale. Do you have questions about how to get an edge with top recruiters? Listen in for his do’s and don’ts of building relationships with recruiters and ge...
The Vision Starts with You; How to Roadmap Your Way to Success
No More Mondays - October 11, 2023 14:41 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsYou wouldn’t start on a trip without an idea of where you wanted to go or how to get there, right? Then why do so many of us go through our careers without a clear goal in mind? Our guest today is Lissi Daniels, an influence coach, educator, and speaker whose journey into helping others define...
Financial Literacy for All; Learn the 7 Money Milestones and How Money Works
No More Mondays - October 04, 2023 06:14 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsFinancial stability should be an attainable goal for everyone, period. That said, how we each obtain it is going to need an individual touch, and it’s important we all have someone to help guide us to where we want to be. Enter Troy Holt, a Certified Financial Educator whose mission is to erad...
Building a Better You; Learn How to Leverage Your Unique Strengths
No More Mondays - September 28, 2023 02:29 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsWe all have behaviors or learned beliefs that we acquire throughout life. But how often do we stop and evaluate whether those default beliefs, reactions, and thought processes are actively helping or hurting us in the present? We’ve got a whopper of an episode here where we chat with Carole ...
Lessons in Chemistry Co-star Stephanie Koenig
SheSez with Linda Grasso - September 26, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsWhen you see Stephanie Koenig on the screen, you might do a double take. You might have seen her before on the TV series The Flight Attendant or The Offer. But with her role in the upcoming Apple+ series Lessons in Chemistry (debuting October 13), you'll soon not just recognize the face but the ...
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