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
AI, Networking, and Career Growth: What Actually Works Today
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In this episode, Dray sits down with Sharon Markowitz, founder of Your Career Wings and former product marketing leader at Zoom, to unpack what it really takes to navigate today’s job market.
From experiencing layoffs firsthand to coaching professionals through career transitions, Sharon shares practical strategies that cut through the noise.
You’ll learn:
- Why layoffs are often not about you and how to reframe them
- How to avoid the “spray and pray” job application trap
- A smarter, more intentional approach to job searching
- How to use AI tools like Google NotebookLM to prepare for interviews
- The right way to network (without sounding transactional)
- How to position your experience when changing industries
Sharon also shares real client examples, actionable frameworks, and free resources to help you take control of your career path.
🔗 Resources Mentioned:
- Sharon Markowitz | LinkedIn
- Career Transition Checklist (free)
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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.
