Career Rebel

What do you do with your ideas? In the case of this episode’s guest, Andrew Jones, you act on them—quickly! Shortly after the pandemic began, Andrew got the idea to start a business that delivers coffee and teas from local roasters in the 519 area code—right to your door. And just a month later he had The Daily Grind 519 up and running. And it’s been a-growin’ ever since! But that’s not the only thing he’s got going on. Today, Andrew shares with us how he’s able to run The Daily Grind 519 alongside a full-time job in the construction industry and a second business that he and his wife operate together, what it is that drives him to continue growing both of these businesses (and it’s NOT money), and the biggest piece of advice he has for anyone who dreams of starting their own business.

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Is there something you want to pursue, like really, really want to pursue, but you just can’t manage to break through your fear and go for it? Until very recently, I was in exactly this situation. Which is what inspired this topic, and I’ll be sharing a whole lot more about in this episode. I’ll be talking about the revelation I had this past summer about something I’ve wanted to do for more than 18 years, the three fears that have been holding me back (including one BIG one), and what these fears have actually been trying to tell me. This is a very personal, off-the-cuff episode, but one that I hope will inspire you to feel your fears, and then pursue that thing anyway!

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In this episode, I sit down with Kieran Dunn, who had an inkling he wanted to be an entrepreneur years before he became one. But like many of us rebels, Kieran first went the conventional route in his career, working in a variety of industries in roles such as a computer programmer, website designer, call centre agent, and summer camp science teacher, to name a few. But about 10 years ago, Kieran found himself at a career crossroads with two potential paths ahead: either go back to school or open a secondhand bookstore. He chose to lean into his lifelong love of books, and in 2012 Kieran opened the doors to his store Janus Books, which has been going strong ever since. Kieran shares with us about the vivid moment when he decided to embark on his entrepreneurial journey and some of the many things he loves about working for himself. We also dive into the topics of failure, believing in yourself and your ideas (even when other people think you’re crazy), and the importance of pursuing work that fits with who you are.

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Making a career change can feel scary, especially if you’ve never made one before and don’t know what to expect. Which is why, in this episode, I walk you through the three phases of the career change process. Plus, I share how you can begin this process without needing to know what kind of work you want to pursue next. Because, believe it or not, making a career change is actually about so much more than which path you go down next and the work you end up doing.

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Do you consider yourself to be creative? I do but, truth be told, I haven’t always. And the same can be said for my guest in this episode, Natalie Merritt-Broderick, who didn’t identify as being creative until just recently in her life. Although she loved writing from a very young age, when it came time to choose a career path, Natalie went the corporate route, like so many of us do. In fact, she worked in corporate for 28 years before walking away in 2017. And since then, Natalie’s creativity has skyrocketed! She published her first book, discovered her love of acrylic pour painting and resin, and developed a course called Being Intentionally Creative. Natalie shares all about her corporate to creative journey, along with some powerful wisdom about the importance of embracing your creativity and the profound effect it can have on your life.

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Ah, career change. It’s bound to happen at some point during your working years. Likely many times, in fact. But how do you know when it’s time to make a move? In this episode, I share a few of the common signs to look out for. As well as some deeper indicators that may be harder to notice, and how they might manifest in your life.

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In this episode, I sit down with Chantal Robert, who first started her career in the health field working as a dental assistant. But like many of us career rebels, she knew pretty well immediately that the 9 to 5 life wasn’t for her. Chantal always wanted to pursue something creative. And she experimented with many different outlets over the years, but it’s when she leaned into her lifelong love of jewelry that things started clicking into place. Chantal shares all about her journey, including the chance moment that put her down the path of jewelry design, how her business Token Gold came to be, and the ways her aesthetic has evolved over time. We also dive into topics like creativity, confidence, purpose, navigating change, and creating your own definition of success.

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Have you ever felt stuck in your career? I know I sure have. And while there are many different factors that can contribute to this feeling, in this episode I share what one of the BIGGEST ones is, and how to free yourself from it so you can get unstuck and discover what’s next in your career.

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In this episode, I sit down with Katrina Bell, who first started her candle-making business The Copper Bell in the fall of 2019 as a creative outlet on the side of her new day job in business development for a software company. But life, as they say, had other plans. Because just five months into her role the pandemic hit, and shortly thereafter the company let go of about 25% of their workforce, including her. So Katrina had two options: look for another day job, or go all-in on her business. She chose the latter. And what a whirlwind of growth it’s been for her since! Katrina gets real about why she chose to go all-in on her very new business, how she approaches change, and what she loves most about working for herself.

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Cubicle life? It isn’t for everyone. If you’ve been getting the sneaking suspicion that you’re one of the people that it’s not for, then this episode is for you! I share what the heck an unconventional career actually is, the three most common types of unconventional career paths, and how to know which one might be the best fit for you, so you can say sayonara to that cubicle—stat.

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