Career Switch Podcast: Expert advice for your career change

60: You deserve to make a career change

So many of us stay in jobs that feel “safe” with the steady paycheck, the benefits, and the routine. But deep down, we know something’s missing.  I sit down with Juliana

59: Taking the work out of networking (especially for introverts)

We all know networking is a big part of making a career change. But does it feel like work to you? My guest today can help make it easier. Karen Wickre is the author of

58: Making a career change your own (Hispanic Heritage Month)

Zayda Rivera is a Reiki Master who made her career change her own—by bringing together her teachings with her Puerto Rican heritage.  In this episode celebrating Hispani

57: Turning your hobby into your next career

When friends began offering to pay him for taking photos, Anthony Randazzo started thinking his hobby could become more than just a creative outlet.  In 2012, Anthony ma

56: Temping your way to a new career (over age 60)

When her longtime boss passed away in 2022, Lisa Pollione found herself at a crossroads with her career—in her 60s.  In this episode, Lisa shares how she reinvented her

55: The hidden blockers keeping you stuck

Do you want to make a career change, but you feel stuck? Do you keep procrastinating, thinking you’ll get started next week, month, or year?  Here to get you going is ex

54: Paving your way in a new field (like AI)

Jim Fina made his career switch in the late 90s when new media was becoming more mainstream and integrating itself into our daily lives. Jim, a textbook editor at Scholas

53: A pep talk for your career change

If you need a pep talk today, this episode is for you! Wherever you are in your career change journey, my guest has you covered with practical tools and soulful guidance.

52: Figuring it out as you go

Any career change has its risks. That’s why a major goal of this podcast is to encourage you to TAKE ACTION. Nayan Patel exemplifies this mission perfectly.  Recently, N

51: Get into the mind of a hiring manager

Let's face it, career changers aren't typical job candidates. You've got the extra hurdle of having to convince a hiring manager that you can do the job yo

50: An inside track to a career change

Sometimes you don’t have to go far to make a career switch. My guest today is a great example of how to change careers without changing companies.  Mia Villarreal went f

49: Need some A.I.R. with your career change?

Madeline Miller, a Gen Z and Millennial career and leadership coach, shares her A.I.R. Formula—Alignment, Influence, and Resilience—to help professionals connect with a m

48: Tuning into your younger self (Women's History Month)

Barbara Brandon-Croft is recognized as the first Black woman cartoonist in the U.S. to break into the mainstream press with Where I’m Coming From, her cartoon feature cen

47: Battling an identity crisis with a career change

Former newspaper reporter Jonathan McFadden opens up about the identity crisis he battled with his career change. He recalls everything he was afraid to lose if he left j

46: How faith can guide your career change

Whether you’re feeling stuck, curious about a new field, or dealing with the ups and downs of a career switch, you can make spirituality part of your journey.  We revisi

45: Avoid burnout with your career change

It takes time to change industries or professions, and depending on how you handle that time—and the feelings that come with it—it could lead to burnout.  I speak with D

44: The power of networking for POC & First Gens

As a person of color (POC) and/or first-generation professional, your family’s culture and background likely influenced your beliefs, which can now impact your making a c

43: Trying to change careers now

My guest today is trying to change careers now while he has a full-time job, a mortgage and two young kids. David Mock opens up about the challenges he's facing, his

42: Is a creative career right for you?

If you’re dreaming about breaking out on your own to do something creative, this episode is for you! Creative strategy coach Michelle Guo works with creatives, such as fr

41: Pursuing your passion at any age (Hispanic Heritage Month)

After she was laid off in her 50s, Argentine-born Mirta Rinaldi decided to follow her passion for cooking. Today, Mirta is in her 70s and teaches Argentine cuisine. She a