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.
Episodes
46 episodes
S1E45: Breaking Into Dalberg: What It Takes to Land a Career in Impact Consulting
Want to break into impact consulting? Dayoung Lee, Partner & Global Lead of Education to Employment Practice, shares exactly how. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now -
S1E44: Getting Started Without All the Answers: Begin Then Scale
If you've been waiting for the perfect moment to pursue an idea you have, this episode is your permission slip to begin. At 20 years old, Kostapanos Miliaresis pitched a 60-second idea that became one of Greece's largest volunteer networks, eve...
S143: How a Microsoft Sustainability Director Turned Climate Optimism Into Career Success
Charlie Sellars didn't plan to work in climate: until a client told him, "my blood is black because I bleed oil." Now he's a Director of Sustainability at Microsoft, author of What We Can Do: A Climate Optimist's Guide to Sustainable Living...
S1E42: Seaweed vs. Plastic: Inside the Mission to Disrupt a $500 Billion Industry
What does it really take to disrupt a $500 billion industry with 10 people and seaweed? Alyssa Pace, Head of Marketing & Communications at Sway, pulls back the curtain on startup life at the forefront of replacing plastic packaging with oce...
S1E41: Being the Chief Impact Officer at Chobani: Corporate Impact at Scale
Meet Nishant Roy, Chief Impact Officer at Chobani, whose career path demonstrates how to build meaningful work that combines social impact with financial success. From military service to Goldman Sachs to USAID to corporate leadership, his jour...
S1E40: Pivoting from Mechanical Engineer to Safari Guide: Why I Left My Desk Job for the African Bush
Listen in to an impressive pivot story from Matt Foulsham, who describes his dramatic career change as "the natural progression that I was always going to be." But how does someone go from engineering to safari guiding and feel like it was inev...
S1E39: The Secret Career Strategy to Become Irreplaceable (While Others Panic and AI-Boost Resumes)
Have you noticed that everyone around you is concerned about their jobs and careers (not just young graduates by the way!)? Whether we blame AI, tariffs, or both, workers are scrambling to "AI-proof" their careers with tactical skills that migh...
S1E38: There's No Career Path You're Supposed to Be On: From Law to Laughter (Comedian)
What happens when a successful refugee lawyer realizes she's burnt out, underpaid, and following someone else's definition of success? **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now -
S1E37: The Innovation Tax: Why Doing Housing Differently is Hard but Worth It
Annie Koo, COO of Catalyst, shares her unconventional journey from architecture school to housing innovator, driven by a pivotal moment when she chose to design a museum for homeless residents instead of following her assignment. ...
S1E36: From Engineer to Clean Tech Entrepreneur: The Journey of Building a Startup
When Jane Melia's old gas furnace was about to die, she couldn't find a replacement solution that actually worked. So she built one herself—installed it in her own home, cut her bills by 40% and emissions by 90%. **Ready to lov...
S1E35: Why Your Messy 20s Are Actually Perfect for Finding Your Dream Career
Alex Blumberg started out confused about his career—like so many of us. A big breakup was a wake-up call that landed him in the "right place" at This American Life, where he started to lose track of time, wanted to learn everything, and became ...
S1E34: Forging New Trails in Climate Activism: Kristy Drutman and Brown Girl Green, Book Launch Special
What happens when you graduate wanting to save the world, but everyone keeps telling you there's no money in environmental work? Kristy Drutman faced that exact dilemma at UC Berkeley - diving into anti-fracking activism at 18, only to burn out...
S1E33: The Hobby That Wouldn't Die: From BCG Strategy Consultant to Full-Time Animator
What if you had a great, financially lucrative job, but knew that something was missing? Anthony Koithra spent over a decade at Boston Consulting Group—one of the top three strategy firms—working on massive national projects, all while making f...
S1E32: 27 Years as a Labor & Delivery Nurse: What It Really Takes
What does it really take to spend 27 years caring for people during their most vulnerable moments - and still wake up excited for work? Nika Claes Terjesen, a native San Franciscan and labor & delivery nurse, shares the unvarnished truth ab...
S1E31: Fashion Sustainability Is an Oxymoron (But She's Fighting for It Anyway)
What if everything you've been told about sustainable fashion is actually impossible? Dr. Christina Dean, who's been fighting this battle for 20 years, doesn't sugarcoat the truth: fashion and sustainability are fundamentally at odds, yet she's...
S1E30: Finding Your Way: Jeremy Schifeling's Path from Teaching to Tech to Khan Academy, Book Launch Special
What if everything you've been told about following your passion is actually holding you back from finding truly meaningful work? Jeremy Schifeling from Khan Academy completely flips the script on career advice, revealing why he hires people ba...
S1E29: Breaking the Boys Club - Inside the VC Fund That's 70% Female Investors
What happens when a CEO who helped build Old Navy from a startup into an $8 billion company decides to flip venture capital on its head? Dawn Dobras reveals the shocking truth: 93% of venture capital goes to men, and she's built a fund that's 7...
S1E28: Dignified Shelter: Amy King and Pallet's Vision to End Homelessness, Book Launch Special
What if ending homelessness wasn't actually that complicated? Amy King, co-founder of Pallet, isn't just building a social enterprise; she's proving you can tackle massive societal problems while building a profitable business that attracts ser...
S1E27: Should You Tell Friends They're Making Bad Career Choices?
Ever feel frustrated watching friends chase high-paying jobs while ignoring meaningful impact? You're not alone. In this candid solo episode, I tackle the question that keeps coming up at every speaking event: "How do I convince my peers to pri...
S1E26: Urban Solutions to Climate Challenges - Insights from a City-Focused Venture Capitalist
From caddying for golfers at age 12 to managing a 1,000-person team at Citi Bike and now co-founding a climate-focused venture capital fund, Laura Fox's career journey exemplifies what's possible when curiosity drives your decisions instead of ...
S1E25: Giving Nature a Voice: Elspeth Jones' ClientEarth Journey, Book Launch Special
Are you chasing your purpose, or just a paycheck? Elspeth Jones had it all — a lucrative law career, financial stability, and a future that looked perfect on paper. Until one day, she started to question the true value of her work.**...
S1E24: Ethical Entrepreneurship - Connecting Artisans to Global Markets
Today's guest is Rebecca Van Bergen, founder of Nest, a nonprofit organization that champions the handworker economy and supports artisans around the world. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now -
S1E23: Searching for Your Sweet Spot: The Courage to Change Career Paths
Summary: Our guest today, Evan Hacker, shares his fascinating journey from aspiring rapper to teaching English in China for eight years, then pivoting to software engineering before finding his sweet spot in book marketing wi...
S1E22: Cleaning Up an Industry: Bernard Law's Kind Laundry Journey, Book Launch Special
Impact at work starts with intention. For today’s guest, that meant turning a personal low into a mission to lead with empathy.**Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now -
S1E21: From Political Insider to Global Humanitarian- Finding Purpose in Crisis Zones
Only for the bravest people! From Sydney's glamorous political scene to refugee camps in Palestine, Ann-Marie Wilcox’s journey shows what happens when you trust that nagging feeling of "I don't belong here." **Ready to love your...