I’m sure you’ve heard someone at work say: “Don’t stress. It’s not like we’re curing cancer.”

Well my next guest on Career Slay literally is. I interview Paula Schneider, the president and CEO of Susan G. Komen. Paula is responsible for the world's largest breast cancer research portfolio, almost 1 billion in funding to date, and a network of more than 80 Komen affiliates serving millions of women and men in the United States and globally.

In this episode, we talk about Paula's entrepreneurial beginnings, how she crafted her own college major, started her own fashion company, and then went on to be the CEO of several other fashion companies. Paula shares how mentorship played a role in her career, how she stays calm under pressure, and how her own personal experience conquering breast cancer led her to her most impactful role to date.

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Have you heard the saying: “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life?” My next guest on Career Slay, Dr. Shad Hattaway, LOVES what he does, but it’s his passion for dentistry that fuels his extraordinary work ethic.

In this episode, we talk about how Dr. Hattaway grew up the 9th of ten children and how early financial hardships shaped what he wanted to do with his career. Seeking financial stability, he wanted to become a dentist since the age of 12. We talk about the rigorous years of education and training it took to achieve his dream—all while managing his dyslexia. What sets Dr. Hattaway apart is his dedication to providing the best care for his patients, even if meant sacrificing his own salary the first couple of years after starting his own dental practice.

Dr. Hattaway is the owner and CEO of Indian Creek Dental, a deaf-friendly dental practice in north Dallas, Texas. He is also the president of a non-profit dental clinic, Dental Health for Arlington.

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Have you ever thought about the #legacy you want to leave behind?

In this episode of Career Slay, I interview Erin Sarofsky, the President, Owner, and Executive Creative Director of Sarofsky Corp. As a female founder and director, Erin is breaking barriers in her industry and designing her own legacy. We talk about how she built her company one step at a time and the biases she’s faced. Erin also gives us such real advice about the importance of putting in the time early on and building a foundation for your career. Finally, we discuss motherhood and open up about how our career ambitions rely on having a supportive partner. This is such an honest and inspirational conversation. You don’t want to miss this.

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Have you ever asked yourself “When in my adult life was I the happiest?” That’s the question my next guest on Career Slay asked, and his answer led him to a meaningful career that he loves.

In our latest episode, I sit down with Dave Jackson, a journalist turned public relations expert, and now, the Director of Admissions for the Master of Accounting program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dave and I discuss so many great topics about career development including:

1. Identifying and filling a skill gap [12:22]
2. How communication is a leader’s greatest tool [16:03]
3. Finding what makes you truly happy and the courage to pursue it [22:33]
4. The importance of running towards an opportunity vs. running away from your current situation. [29:14]
5. Why finding purpose in a career is important [33:21]

This episode is filled with so much inspiring and insightful advice. You don’t want to miss out!

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Do you find yourself running away from change? My next Career Slay guest chases it. 

In this episode, I interview Jorge Almeida, a seasoned marketer who has worked on iconic brands like Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, and Avocados From Mexico. Jorge talks about how change was the central theme of his childhood and how dealing with change shaped his career through mentorship and networking. We also discuss the difference between advertising agency and corporate marketing roles and how creative ideas need champions on both sides to bring them to life. Finally, we discuss how Jorge turned his greatest passion, running, into a side hustle. 

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On this episode of Career Slay, I’m sitting down with Michael Ytem, Senior Vice President at Younger Partners. Michael has over eight years of commercial real estate experience in the North Texas land market and was twice named a D CEO Power Broker. We talk about how Michael’s entire family is in real estate, how he’s found “ikigai”, and the value of networking. Michael attributes his success to building relationships and offers candid advice to young brokers who are just starting out.

Listen now on all platforms, and please consider subscribing, leaving a rating, and sharing to help us #slaythefearincareer

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In this episode of Career Slay, I interview my sister and fashionista, Kimberly Poquiz. Kim has worked in fashion for the past 10 years as a product developer for companies such as Halston, Guess, Uniqlo, Theory, Helmut Lang, and most recently, CUTS Clothing. We talk about how our grandma inspired her passion for fashion when she was only in 2nd grade and how she navigated through fashion school. Kim also discusses the importance of leaving her legacy through sustainability and building a lifestyle brand.

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How do you build a career you love when school just isn’t your thing?

In this next episode of Career Slay, I’m catching up with massage therapist, Sean Lopez. We talk about his struggle to stay motivated at school and how he was told that you can’t make money off your passions. Sean proved the doubters wrong and is now the owner of Glory Manual Movement Therapy, where he provides holistic rehabilitative care to patients and builds community by teaching other therapists. His story shows how every career journey is unique and a work in progress.

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Do you love the path you’re on even if you just fell into that career?

In this episode of Career Slay, I’m catching up with banking and finance guru, Nat Amaratana. With over 15 years of experience at prominent companies like J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and Amazon, Nat tells us how he fell into a finance career after immigrating from Thailand, but ultimately rose through the ranks to become a VP, and eventually how he pivoted into tech. Nat also shares about his journey as a fellow cancer survivor, and how that experience shifted his priorities in life, including his approach to work. Nat reveals that his greatest pride comes from investing in people and developing his team.

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Does using creativity to impact social change sound inspiring? My next Career Slay guest, Lane Lowe, turns inspiration into action every single day. As a cofounder of Matterlab, Lane combines her marketing expertise and passion for educational equity to help leaders clarify their identities and communicate their impact.

In this episode, we talk about how a Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer experience inspired Lane to dedicate her career to social impact, her early years as a designer, and how she found her way to the classroom through Teach for America. Lane also tells us why she decided to get an MBA, and how she used that to pivot and become an entrepreneur.

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