Work That's Worth It
You are rich in hours—around 90,000 of them! For many of you, repeating the professional paths of your parents is not appealing. Particularly because their career choices often lacked purpose and put our planet in danger. Or they devoted their lives to a great cause, but money was scarce. You are craving a broader definition of “success” and need inspiration and role models to show you a different way. That much is clear.
Thankfully many young professionals like you want careers that provide income along with impact. More importantly, you are looking for work worth your valuable time, allowing you to be part of something bigger. However, finding real examples across various industries to achieve this balance is challenging. Fortunately, the Work That’s Worth It podcast connects those dots for you.
Each episode features an inspiring ‘Disruptor for Good’ who has transformed their career hours into a powerful force for positive change. Join host Georgi Enthoven for casual, insightful interviews featuring extraordinary role models from around the globe. The hand-picked guests demonstrate how they aligned their ambitious contributions to the world with matching compensation. They will show you that it is possible to combine a worthwhile contribution with meaningful compensation by investing in yourself and making intentional choices.
Whether you're a recent graduate or an ambitious young professional eager to make a difference, Work That’s Worth It offers a roadmap to turn your career into a vehicle for personal growth and a positive impact. Don’t wait for your ‘second act’ in your career. Tune in now to unlock your potential and start creating the change you wish to see in the world from the get-go.
Work That's Worth It
S1E10: From the White House to Local Politics: Career Paths in Public Service
Ever wonder how to actually break into politics? This episode breaks down the surprisingly accessible path to a career in public service, where the main requirement isn't fancy credentials - it's simply caring about issues that matter. Our first politician on the show: Laura Capps takes us behind the scenes of a public service career, from White House intern to making change at the local level.
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Laura reveals how politics uniquely rewards skilled generalists who can tackle diverse challenges while staying true to their values.
Whether you're looking to volunteer two hours a week or dive into a full career pivot, this conversation shows how the path to political impact is more accessible than you might think, offering both meaningful community change and sustainable work-life balance.
- Politics has a surprisingly low barrier to entry - just care about something and volunteer
- Can start with 2 hours/week while keeping your day job
- Federal level = more excitement, local level = more visible impact
- Must handle public criticism - not everyone is built for it
- Career switching into politics is common and accepted
- Work-life balance improves at local level vs federal
- Being a "skilled generalist" is more valuable than deep expertise
- Local roles let you directly help individual constituents
- County supervisor role focuses on community safety and $1.4B budget
- North Star matters - hers is "what's best for kids"