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 25 | LU7 - Inside DEI: The Work You Don’t See (and Why It Matters)
Last guest episode of the season and it's with a thoughtful, candid conversation about DEI with Lilian Argueta—first-gen American, Human Development grad (UCSD), and DEI operator with experience at UC San Diego, UC Santa Cruz, Google, and CrowdStrike.
Context & Care: This is a sensitive subject. We’re not here to argue, but to share perspectives and invite inclusive dialogue. Two people, real experiences, open minds.
What we cover:
- Clear, practical definitions of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging
- Pay equity: where bias sneaks in and why interviews ≠ impact
- ERG reality check: why a “simple” cultural moment can take 6+ months
- Comms & credibility: how missed messages send the wrong signal
- Self-ID & compliance: why your profile matters (even if it feels optional)
- What moves the needle: top-down commitment and empowered managers
Links & mentions:
- Connect with Lilian Argueta on LinkedIn – Click Here
Work with Lilian: Open to DEI strategy, ERG leadership, and org-wide inclusion roles.
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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.
