The Reboot Era
Layoffs. Burnout. Reinvention. Welcome to the messy middle of career change — and the community that's not afraid to talk about it.
Hosted by Dray Jankowski, a former tech program manager laid off in 2025, The Reboot Era is part unfiltered storytelling, part emotional support group, and part career comeback plan. Through weekly solo episodes and candid guest interviews, we explore what it really means to rebuild your life — professionally, emotionally, and financially.
We’re not here to sell you hope. We’re here to tell the truth — with humor, heart, and a little chaos.
Each episode dives into one of our seven pillars:
• Layoffs & Unemployment
• Motivation & Momentum
• Strategy & Income
• Redirection & Reinvention
• Mental Health & Renewal
• Closure & Reflection
• Identity & Calling
If you’ve ever screamed into a throw pillow after reading a rejection email — this is your place.
🎧 New episodes every week.
💬 Got a story of your own? Come tell it. This isn’t just my era — it’s ours!
The Reboot Era
Reboot 04 | RR1 - Real Talk with a Recent Grad
What happens after you toss your cap in the air… and the real world hits harder than expected?
In this episode of The Reboot Era, Dray sits down with A’jadynn Coleman, a recent marketing graduate from UMass Dartmouth, who opens up about navigating her post-grad life with honesty, humility, and hustle. From working at a salon while job hunting to building her marketing portfolio, optimizing LinkedIn, and chasing her dream of landing a role in the beauty industry—A’jadynn shares what the job search really looks like when you’re just starting out.
This isn’t just a conversation about rejection emails and résumés. It’s about figuring things out one step at a time, staying hopeful, and recognizing the value of networking, self-advocacy, and continuous learning—even when the job offers aren’t pouring in.
Whether you’re a recent grad, a career pivot-er, or just someone in the messy middle of a transition, this episode reminds you: you’re not alone—and the first step is still a step forward.
🎯 Topics Covered:
- The emotional rollercoaster of graduating early
- Landing a job through Instagram DMs
- Rejections, ghosting, and rebuilding confidence
- Creating a marketing portfolio (and why it matters)
- Where to look for early-career roles in marketing
- Incorporating AI tools like ChatGPT into your workflow
- Why your network might be your best asset
📣 A’jadynn is open to networking and connection—find her on LinkedIn and show her some love!
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Everything shared on this podcast is based on personal experience and opinion. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no content should be considered professional, legal, or career advice. Any mention of companies, products, or individuals is done in a personal capacity and does not represent the views or endorsements of those organizations or people. If a sponsorship or paid partnership is ever included, it will be clearly disclosed during the episode.
