Career Wanderlust
How do you successfully navigate your evolving career? Career Wanderlust connects with industry leaders to discuss and highlight their best career tips, whether that’s finding and landing a new job or rising within some organizations’ ranks. We highlight unique experiences while sharing pearls of wisdom that could positively impact any listener.
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Episodes
59 episodes
Why Managing Your Energy - Not Your Time - Is the Real Master Skill and more Career Lessons from Firebrand CEO & PRSA Agency of the Year Winner Morgan McLintic
Morgan McLintic built a global communications empire from a 10-person startup operating out of a boss's house in the UK, grew the US presence of Team Lewis to 250 people and $35 million in revenue, and is now doing it all over again with his ow...
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Season 3
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Episode 59
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45:44
500 Doctor Visits, 21 ER Trips, and a Business Born From Illness: Melissa Baker on Turning Life's Worst Moments Into Your Most Powerful Purpose
What if getting sick enough to face death became the catalyst for discovering how to truly live? Meet Melissa Baker, a tenacious entrepreneur who transformed 500+ clinical appointments, 21 ER visits, and years of undiagnosed autoimmune illness ...
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Season 3
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Episode 58
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29:39
From Corporate Leadership to Modest Fashion Founder: How Amina Salami Bet on Herself, Navigated Workplace Bias, and Built a Business Rooted in Faith and Purpose
In this transformative episode, we sit down with Amina Salami, founder and CEO of Good Apparel - a Los Angeles-based modest fashion brand for the cute, the covered, and the curvy. Amina's journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneur...
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Season 3
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Episode 57
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33:13
Employee Experience Pioneer Cat Collela-Graham talks Making Change Stick, Successful Team Management Skills, and Reclaiming Your Superpower
Cat Colella Graham didn't just secure the first and only trademark for "employee experience" in 2005 - she built an entire career philosophy around turning uncertainty into opportunity, transforming organizational cultures through the power of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 56
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43:29
Setbacks Are Just Launchpads: How to Transform Career Challenges Into Your Biggest Breakthroughs and Take Back Control of Your Professional Destiny with Keith Willis
What if the very career setback that feels like your biggest failure is actually the launching pad for your greatest success? Keith Willis, Executive Coach and Leadership Development Expert, reveals how embracing feedback, swallowing your pride...
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Season 3
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Episode 55
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34:46
What If the Secret to Career Success Was Found on a Baseball Diamond? Adam Cormier on Authentic Leadership, Continuous Learning, and Performing Under Pressure
What if the secret to PR success wasn't found in a boardroom, but on a baseball diamond? Adam Cormier, a seasoned PR executive with over 15 years of strategic communications experience, reveals how a teenage lesson about "keeping an even keel" ...
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Season 3
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Episode 54
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39:31
Never Work for Free: Alan Dunton, a PR Veteran's Rules for Knowing Your Worth, Building Influence, and Using AI to Stay Ahead in Communications
Meet Alan Dunton, a 25-year communications industry veteran who has navigated everything from the pre-internet era to today's AI-powered future, and discovered that curiosity, authenticity, and strategic relationship-building are the true curre...
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Season 3
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Episode 53
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27:56
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The Authenticity Advantage with Jeff Koo: How Coming Out, Embracing Feedback, and Following Your Geeky Passion Can Transform Your Career
Jeff Koo is a senior communications professional and VP of Technology at Shift Communications, with over 18 years of experience building high-performing teams and developing programs that empower the world's most innovative tech companie...
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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39:04
What 25 Years at PR Agencies Taught Me Before I Finally Launched My Own: Noah Dye on Embracing Uncertainty, Setbacks as Stepping Stones, and the Leap That Changed Everything
What if the very challenges threatening to derail your career are actually the golden opportunities you've been waiting for? Today's guest, Noah Dye, transformed 25 years of agency experience, into launching his own successful PR agency. His jo...
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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37:30
The Only Thing Certain in Your Career Is Change: Sylvie Tongco on Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Getting That Six-Figure Salary Conversation, and Why Boundaries Are Non-Negotiable
Intimidated in the boardroom? Learn how this senior communications strategist overcame imposter syndrome to climb the ranks at Fortune 500 tech companies, and discover the game-changing advice that can transform your career trajectory today.
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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34:15
How to Make a Scary Career Pivot and Land on Your Feet: Trisha Nicolas on Leaving TV News for Snapchat, the Power of the Generalist, and Moving Through Life With Integrity
From TV news reporter to Snapchat executive to HR leader—Trisha Nicolas' career journey proves that following your heart (without losing it) can lead to unexpected success. Join us as she reveals how embracing discomfort, maintaining integrity,...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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40:00
How to Build a Career Across Cisco, HubSpot, SAP, and IBM: Robert Collins on 20 Years of B2B Tech Marketing, Authentic Storytelling, and What Senior Communicators Know That Junior Ones Don't
In this insightful episode of the Career Wanderlust podcast, host Jolie Downs sits down with communications maestro Robert Collins. Robert is a senior marketing and communications executive with over 20 years of experience in the B2B and consum...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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50:57
Being Unapologetically Human at Work: How Authenticity, Vulnerability, and Owning Your Mistakes Became the Ultimate Professional Superpower with Blair Broussard
Discover the transformative power of authenticity with Blair Broussard, a communications strategist who turned "being unapologetically human" from a personal mantra into a core company value. In this illuminating conversation, Blair reveals how...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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32:03
How Childhood Chatter Became a VP Superpower: Alex Ebanks of Microsoft on Authentic Networking, Strategic Volunteering, and Building Teams That Actually Thrive
From turning childhood chatter into a networking superpower to navigating the heights of corporate communications, Alex Ebanks shares transformative insights on authentic relationship building and career advancement. Discover how showing—not te...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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30:02
From Profit to Purpose: A 30-Year PR Veteran Mark Beal on what Gen Z Is Teaching Corporate America, Winning New Business, and Why Research Always Beats the Competition
From profit-driven executive to purpose-driven educator: Mark Beal's transformation story reveals how 30 years of PR expertise became a mission to shape the next generation of communication leaders. Join us for an enlightening conversation abou...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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40:28
From Communications to Talent Leadership with Isobel Petersen: Finding power in saying yes, asking questions, emotional intelligence, and breaking the ‘always-on’ myth
"You don't need all the answers to be valuable in the room." Discover how this powerful insight transformed Isobel Petersen's career from communications executive to Head of Talent Operations at Milltown Partners. Join us for an enlighten...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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38:19
From Disney to Daytime TV to 450 Episodes: How Alan Locher Built a Career by Speaking His Dreams Out Loud and Saying Yes to Every Unexpected Opportunity
Discover how a chance conversation at a pool led to a three-decade career spanning Disney, daytime television, and digital media. Alan Locher's journey from ABC page to creator of The Locher Room demonstrates the power of speaking your dreams a...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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36:05
How to Ace Your Job Interview: A Recruiter Reveals the Secrets to Getting Hired and Landing Your Dream Job
In this eye-opening episode of Career Wanderlust, we dive deep into the often-misunderstood art of interviewing. Discover why the most qualified candidate doesn't always get the job and learn the subtle yet powerful techniques that can transfor...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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19:07
How a Toxic Workplace Became the Blueprint for a Better Agency: Danielle Wiley on Psychological Safety, Unexpected Mentorship, and Building Teams Where People Actually Thrive
Step into the world of influencer marketing with Danielle Wiley, a pioneering force who transformed her passion for digital content into Sway Group, one of the industry's most respected independent agencies. In this enlightening episode, discov...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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31:40
How a Media Veteran Uses Humor to Survive Crisis, Cancel Culture, and 30 Years in PR: Jeremy Murphy on Authenticity, Risk-Taking, and Why Laughter Is a Leadership Strategy
In this candid and enlightening episode of Career Wanderlust, we dive deep with Jeremy Murphy, a media veteran who's witnessed the transformation of journalism and PR from both sides of the desk. From his bold start as a teenage journalist ambu...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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38:41
From Red Carpet to White Coats: Alex Moresco talks pivoting with purpose, mastering executive presence, rewriting your identity, and the power of resilience
Discover the transformative power of resilience with Alex Moresco, a PR maverick who turned personal health challenges into a thriving healthcare communications career. How can adversity become your greatest asset? Tune in to find out!<...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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29:09
How to Thrive in PR Without Burning Out: Natalee Gibson on Toxic Workplaces, Impossible Deadlines, and Building an Agency Built on Partnership Not Vendorship
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Natalee Gibson, PR maven and co-founder of Songue PR. In this episode, Natalee unpacks the secrets to thriving in the fast-paced world of public relations, offering sage advice on everything from ha...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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30:35
How to Break Into Corporate Communications With No Corporate Experience: Arik Hesseldahl, Former Forbes and Bloomberg Journalist on Asking Better Questions, Career Pivots and Trusting Your Instincts
Discover the power of asking the right questions and pivoting careers with former journalist turned communications leader, Arik Hesseldahl. In this transformative episode, learn how breaking free from self-imposed career constraints can lead to...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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25:34
What a 30-Year HR Veteran Wishes She'd Known Sooner: Taking More Risks, Building Allies, Busting the 'Not Ready' Myth, and How to Handle a Termination the Right Way with Janet Parker
Unlock the secrets of career success with Janet Parker, a seasoned HR executive who's navigated the corporate landscape for decades. In this eye-opening episode, Janet shares transformative insights that will reshape how you approach your profe...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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27:02
Leadership Secrets Unveiled: Chris Pienkowski’s Insights for High-Impact Influence and the Attributes of Top Leaders (What To Do and What To Avoid)
Unlock the secrets of high-impact leadership with Chris Pienkowski, a seasoned entrepreneur and leadership development expert. In this eye-opening episode, Chris shares transformative insights on building confidence, developing emotional intell...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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32:33
