Career Spotlight

When Bill Ibsen first started working at 14-years-old, he found it gratifying to show his family he was really a good worker. He's worked off and on for years supporting his Grandfather and Father's Business, the Ibsen Company.

Started as a fun way to enjoy watersports with skis, the company grew into serving the more practical side of water sports, boats! With the Norscot Shaft seal being their unique product. Bill shares his journey with us from various roles in customer services and purchasing, and then choosing to take on the family business. And, yes, he even explains to us what a shaft seal is and the cool story behind its invention.

As a 3rd generation family run business, there are unique challenges and benefits that show up under these circumstances. What's really fascinating is hearing Bill's journey and how his past jobs and career experiences shape his vision for the company today.

Websites:

Ibsen Company - www.ibsenco.com, Norscot Shaft Seal - www.norscotshaftseal.com, Bill's Music - www.billibsendrummer.com

Zovig Garboushian grew up in her family's business filing actual paperwork into real paper files. The kind that were stored in filing cabinets. Living with business owner parents in a strong community, she discovered her knack for learning how people change, grow and thrive by first pursuing a Psychology Degree.

From California to New York where she worked in advertising, back to Seattle where she really leaned into her unique talents and skills, you'll hear how she found her passion for helping women go after what they want boldly and unapologetically!

Now, as a public speaker and executive coach, you'll enjoy the bursts of wisdom she shared with us. These nuggets are sure to inspire everyone open to growth and asking themselves important questions to unlock your potential.

Website: https://www.boldnessablazecoaching.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoviggarboushian/

IG: @boldnessablaze

Cindy Smith was an American Military brat who was sure she'd settle down in one spot, and never enter the life she grew up within as a generational military kid. A continent between her and her family later, and she found her people back in the Army!

Thanks to that draw, she met her battle buddy for life, Len. Together they served in the Army until she decided to focus on a new path and explore Real Estate. In our candid conversation, they share how Len's been her most challenging client and biggest supporter. And, we explore how their experience in the military helps them succeed in civilian life. Together they live outside Austin, Texas with their twin Border Collies. They enjoy helping others build wealth slowly through investing in real estate.

Connect with Cindy Smith online:

Socius Real Estate website:

https://sociusaustin.com/agents/cindy-smith/

Linked In:

linkedin.com/in/cindy-smith-56521922

Josh Huisenga has been drawing for longer than he can remember. His path to founding Chalkbox Creative wasn't a linear path, but rather a series of life lessons. He shares his journey from starting out as a Chemical Engineering Major at Montana State University to Art and Design.

That big shift in college found him aligning with his talent that flows naturally. From a kid with sketch books to experience in a print shop, his background provided a foundation to start his own business.

His openness to learn and explore other possibilities helped him build a business beyond paycheck to paycheck. The business is an extension of his creative problem solving - his vision is to cultivate a place for others to like where they work. Today, Chalkbox Creative designs brands, websites, and print for good people doing good work.

Explore Chalkbox Creative online:

https://chalkboxstudio.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/chalkbox-creative

https://www.instagram.com/chalkboxcreative

https://www.facebook.com/ChalkboxCreative

Girls on the Go! Elise Kloter and Jane Howard titled their business appropriately, not just because they cater to women who want to travel, but also because they are themselves constantly moving forward!

From tobacco fields and helping kids be creative to helping women experience exotic foreign travel, their journeys in their careers are as fascinating as the places they and their clients go.

For some people, their dream career is obvious at an early age. Others stumble into it. For Jane and Elise, there was a lot of learning that led them to where they are now: that being able to earn money meant greater independence, that environmental sustainability mattered to them both, that when you find someone you click with, you stay in touch and see where it leads.

In this episode, hosts Holli and Casey Margell talk with these two amazing women about how they got to the place where they help other women discover the world in an authentic, empowered way. Have a listen, get inspired, hear the volcano story! Then be sure to check out their website, girlsonthegodestinations.com.

But his early success as an artist was dramatically shattered when a sudden health crisis meant he could no longer paint. He pivoted and found motivation as a new father, eventually finding his path into a career as a Data Asset Manager. He also pivoted as an artist, finding inspiration and creative outlet through the medium of photography.

With humor and honesty, Lupe Carlos III shares his journey. His insights and life experience brought many laughs and moments to be inspired during this episode.

One thing Lupe made clear to us: once an artist, always an artist, and if life closes one path, there's always another.

Lupe Carlos III Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crowspeak_art_photo/

Lupe Carlos III, "Shelter In Place " - online exhibit: https://crowspeakdesign.com/exhibit

Wendy Sloneker doesn't know how many career pivots she's made, but it's dozens. From her first job fueling planes to establishing herself in the arts, she's navigated countless successes and faceplants while imagining and re-imagining her work and herself.

At age 39, Wendy made an important realization: she wanted to be her own boss. And after a frightening personal experience, she knew she wanted to work with people going through grief. Today, Wendy is an Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist® & Coach, and host of the Heart Healing from Loss podcast.

In this episode, we go deep. We open up about topics like loss, heartbreak, addiction, and shame. Through it all, Wendy exudes incredible warmth, generosity, and compassion.

For more of Wendy's tools for healing from loss, be sure to check out Heart Healing from Loss, wherever you get your podcasts.

To learn more about Wendy, and to schedule a session with her, visit www.hearthealingfromloss.com. And find her on instagram @wendy.sloneker

From the kindergarten classroom (their kids', not their own) to Holli sitting in Karie's chair for a fresh look, Holli and Karie have chatted about their career journeys many times. Plus, Karie has shared much of her working life through her own podcast, Hair Talk.

Karie Koltz has been a hairdresser for more than 30 years. Located in Seattle for most of those years, she has clients who have come to see her every month for a couple of decades and more. She's worked in many different salons and has amazing stories to share.

Now Karie and Holli, along with Casey, share the conversation with you: how does one become a hair stylist? (and is the correct term "hair stylist"?) How do you stand for ALL THOSE HOURS? What is it like working for a salon as opposed to owning your own? How much latitude do you usually get with people's hair and look?

If you've had the same look too long, maybe it's time to check out Hair Talk?

Find Karie: https://linktr.ee/kariekoltz

Listen to Hair Talk with Karie Koltz: https://www.hairtalkpodcast.com/

Could you be in business with your life partner?

It has its own challenges, for sure, but it also comes with many rewards, like growing together, lending your strengths and filling each others' skill gaps, understanding your partner's work schedules (because it's yours too!), and so on.

Emily Austin and Eric Martin are partners in their successful real estate business and partners in their successful life! Though neither of them started out with an eye to real estate, they came to it organically and with a real understanding and appreciation of the skills they'd gathered in their professional lives to date.

It's been an "unconventional" journey, but then, their golden retriever is in their business logo and delivers the keys to new home owners, so "unconventional" is sort of their thing.

Lifelong commitments are also sort of their thing: the commitment they share with each other and their business extends to their clients as well. As Eric says, "We're always amazed when we hear a realtor use the term 'former' client."

Guest Info:

Residential Realtors: Emily Austin and Eric Martin, Austin and Martin Broker Team Website: https://austinmartinre.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinandMartin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilybaustin/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ79WJJJWBLGAChnpqAU54w/featured

Instagram @careerspotlightpodcast Twitter @careerspotpod

We hope you find the podcast inspiring - as a thank you, download your complimentary Getting Ready Guide today: nativelightphotocom/careerspotpod.

Welcome to episode 1 of the Career Spotlight Podcast!

Casey and Holli Margell met at a concert 17 years ago. They both loved music, owned the same business books, and were career focused. But their career paths have been very different. One of them has had a more linear trajectory, the other a more circuitous one. One had worked as a nanny, and one currently owns a business. Can you guess who is who?

Two kids and many jobs later, the Margells have a lot of wisdom to share about the many different professional routes that are possible. Tune in for the inaugural episode of the Career Spotlight podcast to hear about the bumps and the bright spots of your hosts' careers.

Links:

https://careerspotlightpodcast.com/ https://www.macklinconnection.com/ https://www.nativelightphoto.com/ https://www.bni.com/

Find your hosts on social:

Instagram @careerspotlightpodcast Twitter @careerspotpod

We hope you find the podcast inspiring - as a thank you, download your complimentary Getting Ready Guide today: nativelightphotocom/careerspotpod.