Happy New Year, Careers Are Weird fam! 🎉 We’re back for 2025, and I’m talking about how to sprinkle some professional energy onto your 2025 goals, reflect on last year’s wins (and losses), and make small but intentional career moves. We’re not rage-quitting this year – we’re playing the long game with LinkedIn revamps, win trackers, and setting career goals that actually align with what you want.

New episodes are out every Wednesday, so until then – Stay Weird and Stay Ambitious, my friends ✌🏾

The year-end rush is here, and it feels like everyone’s cramming every task into November! This week, I’m sharing strategies to handle the Q4 urgency without burning out. Plus, we’re kicking things off with some hilarious new “Is There Anything Worse Than?” submissions, because what’s end-of-year stress without a little laugh?

Tune in for practical tips on prioritising, the power of a holiday countdown, and finding time to breathe amidst the chaos. If you’re pushing through the mid-November grind, this episode is for you!

New episodes are out every Wednesday, so until then – Stay Weird and Stay Ambitious, my friends ✌🏾

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Meet Cathy-Ann Bell, Chief Operating Officer of Upholstery Concierge, who seamlessly reimagines furniture in Jamaica. Cathy’s journey took her from a chemistry degree to a marketing internship, and eventually to founding an upholstery business—without even knowing how to sew! We talk about learning on the job, navigating a male-dominated field, and transforming an unexpected craft into a business that brings personality to people’s homes. Cathy’s advice? Keep your options open—you never know where life will lead you!

New episodes are out every Wednesday, so until then – Stay Weird and Stay Ambitious, my friends✌🏾

Follow the Upholstery Concierge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theupholsteryconcierge/

Visit their website: https://www.theupholsteryconcierge.com/

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This week, we're keeping it real (and hilarious). Join me for a quick episode featuring one of the funniest listener stories to date, the first edition of my new segment “Is There Anything Worse Than…?” and some thoughts on managing work-life balance when your career gets a bit chaotic. From kissy-face emoji mishaps with the boss to tips on surviving Q4 madness, this episode is packed with laughs and practical advice for those extra-busy work weeks.

New episodes are out every Wednesday, so until then – Stay Weird and Stay Ambitious, my friends✌🏾

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Careers Are Weird fam, let’s talk about positioning yourself as a thought leader in your industry—without the awkwardness! I break down what it means to share knowledge authentically, the power of building and learning in public, and why you don’t need to be an expert to be valuable. Sharing what you’re learning can connect you to a network of like-minded professionals, open up unexpected opportunities, and make you a resource in your field. Tune in to hear why I started my What The Fish (WTF) newsletter and how you can start sharing your expertise too.

New episodes are out every Wednesday, so until then – Stay Weird and Stay Ambitious, my friends✌🏾

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"Don’t overthink it, just get out there and run!" This week I'm joined by Blair Roden, AKA Broad Run, whose career journey has been anything but ordinary. Blair started as an electrical engineer in the UK Navy’s submarine service, where he spent years underwater (literally) before transitioning to a totally different path—becoming a full-time endurance run coach.

Blair talks us through a day in the life in the Navy, his transition from military life to civilian work, and how he moved to a brand new country, tried real estate, and ultimately started his new company focused on run endurance coaching. If you’re considering a career change, especially from the military, Blair’s story offers valuable lessons in resilience and passion.

New episodes are out every Wednesday, so until then - Stay Weird and Stay Ambitious, my friends✌🏾

Follow Blair on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/broad_run_/

Listen to the BroadRun podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5tvOIzmAczT3QpcqMbZkN8?si=bc09b1125a574e87

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I’m joined by my good friend Quentin Laporte, a recruitment expert who co-founded his own company, Linko. We dive into his journey from IT recruitment, specializing in web development, to launching a recruitment firm that focuses on HR information systems (HRIS). Quentin shares insights into the recruiting process, how recruiters juggle hundreds of candidates at once, and the challenges of starting a company in a niche market.

If you’ve ever wondered how recruiters operate behind the scenes, what it’s like to negotiate salaries and manage clients, or you’re curious about the future of recruitment in an AI-driven world, this episode is for you!

Make sure to follow Careers Are Weird on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and YouTube, and don’t forget to show Quentin’s company, Linko, some love on LinkedIn. 

New episodes are out every Wednesday, so until then - Stay Weird and Stay Ambitious, my friends✌🏾

Connect with Quentin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quentinlaporte/

Follow Linko: https://www.linkedin.com/company/linko-it/

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We made it to 20 episodes! 🎉 Back in episode 1, I wasn’t sure if I’d even love podcasting, but here we are—LOVING IT! Thank you for all the support, the listens, and the stories you’ve shared. Today’s milestone episode is packed with 10 career tips to help you navigate your weird and wonderful career journey.

From how to gracefully handle a colleague’s mistake (hint: don’t be a superhero) to the power of taking mental health days, and even why you should update your LinkedIn when you’re not job hunting, this episode has it all. Whether you’re navigating corporate politics or just trying to introduce yourself without saying “ummm,” these tips will make your career a little less weird and a lot more fun. 😊

I appreciate you all for helping me reach this milestone episode! New episodes drop every Wednesday, so until then—stay weird and stay ambitious, my friends✌🏾

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Careers are weird, and Harland Tither, aka "Harly," is living proof! In this episode, I catch up with Harly, a former elementary school teacher turned personal trainer, who's currently on a journey of funemployment. We talk about her transition from leading classrooms in Dubai to embracing her passion for fitness, preparing for marathons, and navigating bold career moves.

Whether you're thinking of making a career change or just curious about what it takes to juggle multiple passions, Harly’s story will inspire you to trust the process and make those brave leaps.

New episodes are out every Wednesday, so until then - Stay Weird and Stay Ambitious, my friends✌🏾

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