CAREERYAP

By Ellie de Wit

careeryap is the #1 podcast for women building big careers.

if you want to grow your career, confidence, and income, you’re in the right place.

join the founder of MOXIE, Ellie de Wit, as she learn... more

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How many episodes does CAREERYAP have?

The podcast currently has 35 episodes available.

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June 16, 2026Ep. 33 - How To Quit Your 9-5 (Without Blowing Up Your Life)
If you know your job isn't it anymore - but every time someone asks "so what do you actually want to do?" your mind goes completely blank, this episode is for you.

Maggie Blackburn is a portfolio career strategist who helps multi-passionate women redesign their careers from the inside out - and left her own decade-long tech career to prove it's possible.

She walks you through the exact exercises to figure out what you actually want, how to rewire the money mindset keeping you stuck, and how to start experimenting on the side before you ever have to quit.

If you've been ignoring that voice for a while now - this episode will help you finally do something about it.

WE COVER:
How to figure out what you actually want (when you have no idea)
How to know if it's your job — or something much bigger
How to rewire a money mindset that's keeping you stuck
How to start building on the side without quitting first
How to deal with the fear of what people will think of you

CHAPTERS:
1:06 – Intro + welcome
4:53 – Maggie's story: from corporate burnout to portfolio career
6:44 – "I know this isn't it" — what to do next
10:22 – Rewiring your money mindset
20:51 – What's really holding you back (it's deeper than you think)
25:02 – How to experiment without quitting your job
34:24 – Maggie's best advice

MY LINKS:
Eline's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eline-de-wit/
MOXIE: https://www.getmoxie.io
MOXIE IG: https://www.instagram.com/getmoxie.io/
MOXIE TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@getmoxie.io

EPISODE LINKS:
Maggie's website: https://www.maggie-blackburn.com
Maggie's newsletter (Feeling Free): https://maggieblackburn.beehiiv.com
Maggie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggieblackburn/
Maggie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggieblackburn/
To Be Magnetic (program + podcast): https://tobemagnetic.com
📚 Designing Your Life — Bill Burnett & Dave Evans: https://www.amazon.com/Designing-Your-Life-Well-Lived-Joyful/dp/1101875321
Kristin Neff — self-compassion research: https://self-compassion.org
Anna Mackenzie's Substack (portfolio careers): https://annamackstack.substack.com
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36min
June 09, 2026Ep. 32 - From Cold Emails to $1 Billion: Building Big and Knowing When to Leave
This week I got to sit down with the co-founder of Chief - a venture-backed, $1.1 billion valued community for women executives - and we're going deep.

Lindsay shares what it was like to build this from scratch: from cold emailing strangers and hitting $1M in revenue before the company even launched, to the moment she realised it was time to step back and hand over the reins to someone with fresh energy.

We talk honestly about achieving big things, burnout, and the career lessons she wishes someone had told her earlier.

WE COVER:
How to stop doing a good job and start having real business impact
What community actually means (and why it's your biggest career tool)
The unglamorous reality of building a venture-backed startup
How to take feedback without losing yourself in the process
What to unlearn on your way to the top

CHAPTERS:
1:06 – Intro + welcome
5:37 – What Chief is and why it needed to exist
12:44 – The founder story: from cold emails to $1M pre-launch
19:29 – Feedback is not a gift — it's a vitamin
23:13 – The real paths to being a founder (no glamour)
30:36 – Burnout and knowing when to step back
38:27 – Lindsay's best advice

MY LINKS:
Ellie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliedewit/
Ellie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliedewit_/
MOXIE: https://www.getmoxie.io
MOXIE IG: https://www.instagram.com/getmoxie.io/
MOXIE TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@getmoxie.io

EPISODE LINKS:
Chief: https://chief.com
Bullish (consumer VC + agency): https://www.bullish.co
Lindsay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaykaplan/
📚 The Likeability Trap - Alicia Menendez: https://www.amazon.com/Likeability-Trap-Break-Free-Worth/dp/0062838768
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40min
June 02, 2026Ep. 31 - She Taught 30,000 Women How To Use AI - Here's How To Get Start
If TikTok makes you feel like AI is the easiest thing in the world - but every time you sit down to try it, the results are just not there - this episode is for you.

Maggie Love is the founder of SheFi, the global community that has taught over 30,000 women how to take financial agency through crypto and, now, AI.

She's here to break down exactly how to start using AI in a way that actually lands - from building context and connecting your tools, to automating your inbox, to vibe coding your first app with zero coding experience.

If you've ever felt like everyone else has figured out AI and you're still stuck at the starting line - this episode is going to change that.

WE COVER
How to give AI the context it needs to stop sounding like slop
What connectors are and why they turn AI from a chatbot into a real assistant
How Maggie automated her email inbox — 3 levels, no coding required
What vibe coding is and how to build your first app without writing a single line of code
Why talking to AI instead of typing is the unlock most people are sleeping on

CHAPTERS
1:06 – Intro + welcome
1:44 – Ask for what you want — from your boss, your AI, everyone
3:53 – How SheFi started
13:36 – Why Maggie moved into AI
18:45 – Give AI context + connect your tools
29:10 – Email automation + vibe coding
55:11 – Best piece of advice: build your brand now

MY LINKS
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eline-de-wit/
MOXIE: https://www.getmoxie.io
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getmoxie.io/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@getmoxie.io

EPISODE LINKS
SheFi: https://shefi.org
Maggie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggielove07/
SheFi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shefiorg/
Maggie on Twitter/X: @MaggieLove_
SheFi Newsletter: https://newsletter.shefi.org/
Whisper Flow: https://whisperflow.app
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51min
May 26, 2026Ep. 30 - Blow It All Up: Mallory Contois on Quitting, Reinventing, and Finding Your People
If your gut is telling you it might be time for a change - but you don't feel ready, or don't even know what to change yet - this episode is for you.

Mallory Contois is a startup growth leader (Lovable, Maven, Mercury, Pinterest and more), founder of the Old Girls Club, and the writer behind Good Work - a Substack with tens of thousands of subscribers.

She's here to talk about following forward momentum over plans, running tiny experiments to find what you're actually built for, why everything is sales, and the wildly calculated decision she made to blow up her entire life in 2019.

If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right and still can't seem to get unstuck - this episode is going to flip that.

WE COVER:
Why your plan might be holding your career back
How to run tiny experiments to find what you're actually built for
The "cool signal" - the moment that tells you where to go next
Why blowing it all up is the most calculated move you'll ever make
Why everything is sales - yes, even dating
How to find your fun at work (even when work is hard)
Why no one ahead of you will ever judge you for trying

CHAPTERS:
1:06 – Intro + welcome
2:24 – Fuck the plan: following forward momentum instead
7:04 – Community as your career superpower
12:04 – How Mallory got senior so fast
16:27 – Blowing it all up: cancer, a called-off wedding, and starting over
22:02 – How you show up is who finds you
27:40 – Sharing online without becoming an influencer
34:51 – Everything is sales
37:46 – Find your fun: from 2% to 15%
39:10 – The best piece of advice Mallory's ever received

MY LINKS:
El’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliedewit
El’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliedewit_
MOXIE: https://www.getmoxie.io
MOXIE IG: https://www.instagram.com/getmoxie.io/
MOXIE TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@getmoxie.io

EPISODE LINKS:
Mallory's website: https://www.mallorycontois.com/
Good Work Substack: https://www.readgoodwork.com
Old Girls Club: https://www.jointheogc.com
Mallory on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorycontois
Mallory on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mallorycontois/
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36min
May 19, 2026Ep. 29 - How To Become a Great Manager (From Day One)
This one's for the managers! Whether you're a brand new manager, an aspiring one, or you have some years under your belt — this episode will help you become a great one!

I'm sitting down with Lisa Lie — founder of Learna, a micro-learning app that teaches the people skills your job actually requires, and an organisational coach who has helped a lot of people navigate the jump from IC to manager.

She breaks down how to know if management is right for you, what to actually do in your first 90 days, and how to give feedback without dreading the conversation for three days first.

If you've ever been handed a manager title and thought "okay but now what" — this is exactly what you needed to hear earlier.

WE COVER:
How to know if management is actually right for you
How to build manager skills before you even have the title
How to set up your first 90 days so nothing blows up
How to give feedback without feeling like a mean boss
How to manage someone more senior or experienced than you

CHAPTERS:
1:06 – Intro + welcome
5:52 – Management is a career change, not a promotion
7:44 – How to know if management is right for you
12:35 – How to build manager skills before you have the title
19:58 – Your first 90 days: what to do and say
28:41 – How to give feedback in the moment
38:54 – Managing someone more senior than you
42:42 – Lisa's best advice

MY LINKS:
Eline's LinkedIn: _https://www.linkedin.com/in/eline-de-wit/_
MOXIE: _https://www.getmoxie.io_
MOXIE IG: _https://www.instagram.com/getmoxie.io/_
MOXIE TikTok: _https://www.tiktok.com/@getmoxie.io_
EPISODE LINKS:
Learna (app + website): https://learna-app.com
Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-lie-42b705a1/
Lisa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa.lie_learna/
Lisa on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa.lie_learna
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37min
May 12, 2026Ep. 28 - Portfolio Careers: Why the Smartest People Are Ditching Traditional Jobs
Feeling like there's more in life than your current job but not ready to quit and leave it all behind? This is the episode for you! In this episode Anna uncovers portfolio careers — building multiple income streams without burning your life down to do it — and dives into exactly how to get started.

Anna Mackenzie has built a portfolio career with five income streams from scratch — consulting, advisory, mentoring, digital products, and an accelerator — and has been documenting the whole journey publicly on Substack.

You'll walk away with a clear first step, a framework for figuring out what you can actually monetize, and the exact moves Anna made to go from one fractional client to a full multi-income career.

If you've ever felt too big for your job title — this episode will show you what's on the other side.

WE COVER:
How to start building your portfolio career while still employed
How to figure out which of your skills people will actually pay for
Why a portfolio career is less risky than a single salary
How to build a network before you even have an offer
The "Shoot Your Shot Wednesday" ritual that wins real clients

CHAPTERS:
1:06 – Intro + welcome
9:10 – What is a portfolio career, exactly?
16:28 – 3 pillars to start building now (while still employed)
25:32 – How to find your most marketable skills
37:20 – Anna's 5 income streams, broken down
55:02 – Shoot Your Shot Wednesday
59:05 – Anna's best advice

MY LINKS:
Ellie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliedewit/
Ellie's IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/elliedewit_/
MOXIE: https://www.getmoxie.io
MOXIE IG: https://www.instagram.com/getmoxie.io/
MOXIE TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@getmoxie.io

EPISODE LINKS:
Anna's Substack: https://annamackstack.substack.com
Anna's website: https://www.annamackenzie.com.au
Anna on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annaclmack
Anna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaclmack
Anna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaclmack/
The Brick (phone-locking device): https://getbrick.com
📚 The One Thing — Gary Keller: https://www.amazon.com/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results/dp/1885167776
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48min
May 05, 2026Ep. 27 - From Free Talks to $35K Keynotes: How To Build a Speaking Career
Deep down curious what it would be like to get paid to just… talk? You've got stories, you've got opinions, but you have no idea where to start, what to speak about, or what the hell to charge. Say less — this episode is for you.

Jess Ekstrom is the founder of Mic Drop Workshop, bestselling author, and entrepreneur who scaled and exited her first company entirely through public speaking — and now helps women land paid keynote spots.

She's breaking down exactly how to go from "I could probably do that" to actually doing it. You'll walk away with a clear first step, a framework for building your talk, and the confidence to start charging what you're worth.

If you've ever downplayed your accomplishments and talked yourself out of the room — this episode will talk you back in.

WE COVER:
How to get over the fear of speaking (even if your palms are already sweating)
How to figure out what to speak about using your own life
How to price yourself — and stop leaving money on the table
How to land your first gig before you feel "ready"
Why women get paid less on stage (and what to do about it)

CHAPTERS:
1:06 – Intro + welcome
3:45 – The gender pay gap in speaking (the real numbers
6:24 – What to actually charge — and why women underprice
8:53 – Spotlight vs. lighthouse: the mindset shift
18:42 – Your transformation promise: the first step
32:18 – How to land your first gig
40:42 – Jess's best advice

MY LINKS:
El's LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliedewit/
El's IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliedewit_/
MOXIE: https://www.getmoxie.io
MOXIE IG: https://www.instagram.com/getmoxie.io/
MOXIE TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@getmoxie.io

EPISODE LINKS:
Mic Drop Workshop: https://www.micdropworkshop.com
Jess's website: https://www.jessekstrom.com
Jess LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-ekstrom-speaker-author/
Jess IG: https://www.instagram.com/jess_ekstrom/
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43min
December 16, 2025Ep. 26 - Why Your Resume Isn’t Getting You Hired - and How to Fix It
If you’ve been sending out resumes and hearing nothing back - this episode is for you.

I’m joined by Morgan Sanner, former recruiter and resume expert educating 400k+ people online, to break down exactly how to build a resume that actually gets you hired - even in one of the toughest job markets we’ve seen in years.

We talk about what recruiters really look for, the biggest resume mistakes people keep making, and how to layoff-proof your career before you actually need to.

Whether you’re actively job hunting or just want to stay ready in case things change - this episode is a must-listen.

WE COVER:
Why “good” resumes still get rejected
What recruiters look for in the first 10 seconds
The #1 resume mistake almost everyone makes
How to tailor your resume *without* rewriting it every time
How to future-proof your career in a layoff-heavy market

CHAPTERS:
1:06 – Intro:
3:55 – Is the job market really this bad?
4:52 – Why you need a real job search strategy
7:15 – Why “just applying” doesn’t work
10:07 – Do resumes still matter in the age of AI?
14:14 – How recruiters actually read your resume
16:51 – The biggest resume mistakes to avoid
19:55 – Your resume is a marketing asset (not a history doc)
36:42 – How to layoff-proof your career (even if employed)
43:29 – Morgan’s best career advice

OUR LINKS:
El's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliedewit/
El's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliedewit_/
MOXIE: ⁠https://www.getmoxie.io⁠
MOXIE IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/getmoxie.io/⁠
MOXIE TT: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@getmoxie.io⁠

EPISODE LINKS:
Morgan IG: https://www.instagram.com/resumeofficial101
Morgan TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@resumeofficial
Website / Free Resources / Working with Morgan: https://www.resumeofficial.com
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41min
December 09, 2025Ep. 25 - How to Ask For A Raise (And Get It!!)
If you're feeling awkward when asking for a raise, this episode is for you!

Claire Wasserman breaks down exactly how to ask for more money, without feeling nervous or cringey about it. We're sharing exact scripts, how to prep for it, and what to do when they say "not now" or "no budget".

If you’ve got a performance review coming up, are planning for a career change, or you simply want to feel more confident at work - this is the episode to listen to!

WE COVER:
how to tie your role directly to revenue and business impact
how to anchor high without sounding delusional
what to do when they say “not now” or “no budget”
how to prep months before you ever utter the word “raise”
how to ask without feeling like you’re betraying your nice-girl conditioning

CHAPTERS:
01:06 — why working harder isn’t the lever that gets you paid
04:15 — how to tie your role directly to revenue without overexplaining
09:30 — salary research that actually matters (real people, competitor intel)
15:45 — anchoring high without sounding unhinged or ungrateful
20:58 — when they say “no budget” or “not now” — how to walk out with a plan
26:40 — the 60–90 day prep window that makes the ask feel like a business update, not a plea

MY LINKS:
El's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliedewit/
El's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliedewit_/
MOXIE: ⁠https://www.getmoxie.io⁠
MOXIE IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/getmoxie.io/⁠
MOXIE TT: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@getmoxie.io⁠

EPISODE LINKS:
Claire’s book: ‘Ladies Get Paid’ https://ladiesgetpaid.com/
Claire IG: https://www.instagram.com/clairegetspaid/
Claire’s LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairewasserman/
Claire’s website: https://www.clairewasserman.com/
Claire’s substack: clairewasserman.substack.com
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47min
December 02, 2025Ep. 24 - How to turn your 1:1s into the MAIN ACCELERATOR for your career
1:1s are the MOST important meeting in your career, yet no one makes the most out of it! Most of us use them to run through updates - or worse, a place to vent or unload every problems onto your manager.

In this MOXIE short, our host Eline de Wit talks us through what to do instead.

We cover:
how to prep for your 1:1 (this is the most important part)
how to use your 1:1s as a place to shine — and show your manager real leadership potential
the do’s and don’ts of effective 1:1s
and why you should always block at least 5 minutes afterwards

This episode is short and sweet, but it will drastically transform your 1:1s, which will accelerate your career!

HERE'S THE 1:1 TEMPLATE SHE REFERS TO IN THE EPISODE

CHAPTERS:
00:00 — Why 1:1s Matter More Than You Think
01:12 — The Mindset Shift: It’s YOUR Meeting
03:05 — How to Prep Like a Pro (in 5 Minutes)
07:10 — Running the Conversation With Confidence
11:45 — Sharing Wins Without Feeling Awkward
14:20 — 1:1s Do’s and Don’ts That Change Everything
16:50 — The 5-Minute MUST DO Time Block

MOXIE LINKS:
El's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliedewit/
El's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliedewit_/
MOXIE: ⁠https://www.getmoxie.io⁠
MOXIE IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/getmoxie.io/⁠
MOXIE TT: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@getmoxie.io⁠
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21min

FAQs about CAREERYAP:

How many episodes does CAREERYAP have?

The podcast currently has 35 episodes available.