Breaking Bread with Brilliant Babes

We had a blast chatting with Jamie Rimphanli this week about the incredible work she's doing with Hire Heroes USA - a nonprofit that empowers U.S. military members, veterans, and military spouses to succeed in the workforce. We discuss:

• How her love of diversity and inclusion has come to fruition with her role at Hire Heroes USA
• The joy of being passionate about your work and having an employer that supports and encourages you to take initiative
• Jamie’s experience volunteering at CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and the lasting relationships that remain
• Compassion fatigue, how it happens (especially in the nonprofit world) and the importance of self-care

Follow up links:
hireheroesusa.org
Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)

Music Credits:
Theme song - Jazz from the Kitchen by Nikitaka

Ingredients:
3 chicken thighs
1 Tsp dried or fresh rosemary
4 cloves of garlic (minced)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 lemon (squeezed)
3 cups of fingerling potatoes (chopped into 1 inch pieces)
Salt & Pepper to taste

First, marinade your chicken thighs in the olive oil, rosemary, garlic, salt, pepper and lemon for at least 30 minutes. Before placing the chicken in the bag, set some marinade aside. Heat the oven to 400 degrees. On a baking sheet (I used a pie pan), place your thighs in the center and surround them with the roasted potatoes. Pour the marinade you set aside over the potatoes and mix to get everything coated. Bake for 25 minutes on the bottom rack. Then, set the oven to Broil and move the pan to the top rack and broil for another 3-5 minutes. You want the skin to crisp up but not burn. Then, serve and enjoy!

Listen in as we connect with Kate, an ultra marathon runner who is responsible for growth marketing at Strava (a mobile app and website that connects millions of runners and cyclists through the sports they love). We discuss:

- How Kate went from a degree in Feminist Studies & Philosophy to a career in SEO and Growth Marketing

- The psychology of search patterns and the importance of search engine optimization

- Imposter syndrome strikes again

- The joys of being able to enjoy your passion of running at your job...there's always time for a run!

- Kate's experience starting her running journey and ultimately running a full marathon in Iceland

This week, we connected with Kendra Bean overseas via Google Hangouts - an author, film historian and museum curator. We discuss:

How she turned her hobby into a career

The joys and challenges writing a nonfiction book as a first-time author and questioning if it’s all worth it?

Her obsession with classic films and specifically Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier

When you meet one of your heroes and have an awkward fangirl moment

The wonderful new world of bullet journaling

For our inaugural episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Melissa - a planner for a state university, yoga instructor, and budding sailor. We discuss:

How having the resources to design spaces in smart ways can have a positive impact on students and communities

Asking for a raise when you love your job but aren't earning a sustainable wage and are afraid to "rock the boat" (hey, sailing pun!)

When your 5-year plan has nothing to do with your career

Advice for those who might be interested in a career in planning