Reboot Loading
Welcome to the Reboot Loading, a podcast about uncertainties related to careers. From navigating the job market after layoffs, to stepping away from the corporate world for an entrepreneur adventure. You may not know what it is you'd like to be when you grow up, and that's ok, let's figure it out together!
Hosted By: Stephanie
In each episode I will bring you interviews from those who are out there navigating a very volatile job market, you will also hear from small business owners who are working to move away from the corporate world and into the world of entrepreneurship. We’ll do some deep dives into their struggles and triumphs. We’ll learn about the roadblocks, the wins, and everything in between.
Episodes
21 episodes
Code & Chords: Harmonizing the Worlds of Music and Software Engineering
In this episode, I sat down with Joe Dubois, a multi-talented musician and software engineer who made the bold move to Los Angeles to immerse himself in the vibrant music scene. With a unique background that spans from studying physics to...
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Mastering Management: Key Traits of Exceptional Leaders
Have you ever thought about what skills a manager should have in order to be considered "good"? Not everyone is cut out for management naturally, but there are key traits that managers who excel in their field possess. In this episode, ...
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Thriving in Startups and Enterprises: What's Your Best Company Fit?
We all know that there are so many directions you can go when pursuing your career path, but how can you find the right fit for the type of company in which you work? If you are at a crossroads in your career, unsure whether to join a s...
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Trivia Triumphs: Navigating Career Paths and Knowing Your Worth with a Quiz Master
What happens when life's path takes twists and turns? You ride the rollercoaster and learn from every bump and bruise. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Brian Darby, a brilliant entrepreneur, who owns his own trivia com...
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Episode 18
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Corporate to Creative: A Digital Marketer's Journey to Entrepreneurship
What happens when the corporate companies in the corporate world longer serves you? You start your own!In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Darrel Noe, a creative who spent many years in corporate advertising. After realiz...
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Episode 16
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Pivoting in Your Career: How Late is Too Late?
When you are looking for other career opportunities, and you feel like it may be too late. How late is too late?In this episode I spoke with Monica Parker, a Career Coach who specializes in helping women who are in mid-career make a piv...
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Episode 15
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The Layoff Paradox: A Conversation With a Manager Who's Been on Both Sides of a Layoff
When you've worked in management and have had to be on both sides of a layoff, what's next? In this episode, I spoke with Loan Huynh, a former Logistics manager who is currently looking for her next opportunity. Loan giv...
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Episode 14
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Product Manager to Food Blogger: Turning a Hobby Into an Income Source Post Layoff
When it's your second layoff, and you have a hobby that has brought passive income in the past, what do you do?In this episode, I spoke with Christina Tattory, a veteran Product Manager who's turned to her hobby to help navigate tou...
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Episode 13
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First Time Laid Off: Navigating Emotions and Lessons Learned
When it's your first layoff, and you are left without a job and a mountain of emotions to work through, what's next?In this episode, I spoke with Bryan Schmanske, a Logistics Analyst who's looking for his next opportunity. Bryan g...
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Episode 12
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Red Flags in Your Post Lay Off Soul Sucking Job Search
When jobs searching becomes a bit much, how do you keep your sanity and easily identify red flags to watch for?In this episode, I spoke with Erin Hundtofte, an HR Specialist who specializes in benefits management. We discuss h...
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Episode 11
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Mental Fitness Chat With Dr. Jeremiah Pearcey :DEI, Stress, and More in the Workplace
When 78% of Americans are stressed at work, what do you do? No need to fear, Dr. Jei is to the rescue!In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Jeremiah Pearcey (Dr. Jei) , a Cognitive Psychologist who specializes in stress management...
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Episode 10
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Cyber Security: Starting a Consulting Company After a Lay Off
When you're laid off, the job market is horrible, and everyone is hiring consultants. What do you do? You start your own consultancy. In this episode, I spoke with Thomas Mccourt , a Cyber Security Consultant who started his own bus...
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Episode 9
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Running Dialogue: Mic Dropping Your Corporate Job and Finding Joy in Management Training
When you've exhausted your time in the corporate world, you have to make a plan for what's next. In this episode, I spoke to Beth Carter who is a solopreneur. She spent years in management, and one day had enough of her life in corporat...
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Episode 8
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Mini-Episode : Fundraiser Chat-Northwest Repertory Singers-When a Community Unites and Supports Each Other
In this episode, I speak with Erin Hundtofte, a former co-worker who's currently laid off. She finds a sense of community and support in her community choir, located in Washington State. I have Erin on in a future episode, where we ...
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Episode 7
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Transitioning Out of the Corporate World : Keeping Your Sanity While Looking for Options After Lay Offs
Figuring out what direction you want your life to go into after a lay off is hard. Listening to this podcast to get some ideas is not. In this episode, I spoke with Swapna Patel, a former IT Consultant turned Real Estate Mave...
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Episode 6
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From Job and Home Loss to Valuable Lessons in Livelihood : A Couple's Story of Adversity in the Job Market
What do you do when you and your spouse are laid off from 3 companies within 9 months , once while expecting their 4th child, and searching for a job while pregnant? In this episode I chat Liz and Bryan Day. They discuss wit...
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Episode 5
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Recruiter Chat Pt. 2: Resume Lengths, Interview Bias, and Flying Planes, Oh My!
One page, two page, three page or more?! How long should resumes be in reality? What questions should companies be asking potential employees? In this episode I chat with Kray Blanding, who is a recruiter that was laid off in February o...
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Episode 4
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Recruiter Chat Pt.1: Dispelling AI Misconceptions With Resumes in the Post Laid Off Job Search
When you've been job hunting for over a year and you are a recruiter, there's a whole other side to this process that candidates don't see. In this episode I chat with Kray Blanding, who is a recruiter that was laid off in February of 2...
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Episode 3
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Navigating Unchartered Waters: A Veteran Employee's First Layoff Experience, What's Next?
When you're the second longest remaining employee at a company and you're laid off. What's next? In this podcast I talked with a former co-worker and fellow laid off employee, Nick Lehman. Nick was a longtime employee of his previ...
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Job Scams and Sanity Tips During a Layoff
When you're laid off and see no end in sight, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. In this podcast I talked with a former co-worker and fellow laid off employee, Robert Sheridan. We talked about the struggles navigating the jo...
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