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  • CC 4 | Brandon Lee: Building Culture out of Pain and Purpose

    Many of us carry baggage through our lives that often impact our work and our relationships. In this episode, we explore the career of Brandon Lee, how he came to terms with the wounds of his youth and how he’s directing that pain into building workplace cultures that produce flourishing businesses and families.

    You can connect with Brandon Lee at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonleedigital/

    FistBump: https://getfistbumps.com/

    FunnelAmplified: https://funnelamplified.com/

    This podcast was recorded live around Brandon’s fire pit in Suwannee, GA.



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    About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do.
    You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ 
    You can email at: [email protected]

    1 hr 23 min
  • CC 3 | David Slagle and Pulling the Thread of ‘Calling’ through your Career
    The idea of having a “calling” can be confusing and elusive. Should I expect to be ‘called’ into a career before jumping in? Do I only have one calling on my life? Can my calling change? In this episode, we’ll explore the career of David Slagle as he navigated into the healthcare industry, then into pastoral ministry, then back to healthcare, and how his definition of ‘calling’ evolved throughout his life.

    You can connect with David Slagle at: [email protected]

    Podcast recorded live at O’Sullivans Irish Pub: https://osullivanspub.com/



    Click to text Bruce now!

    About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do.
    You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ 
    You can email at: [email protected]

    1 hr 15 min
  • CC 2 | Game McGimsey: Volcanoes and Grizzlies

    Pursuing your passion can be hard work and take a lifetime to fulfill. In this episode, we explore the unique experience of Game McGimsey, a volcanologist with a long career committed to a single passion. We’ll also delve into the rewards often only available to those who are willing to fully commit themselves, and their lives, to the pursuit of excellence in their profession.

    You can learn more about Game McGimsey at: https://frontierscientists.com/scientists/game-mcgimsey/

    Podcast recorded live at a private cabin in Weaverville, NC. 



    Click to text Bruce now!

    About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do.
    You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ 
    You can email at: [email protected]

    1 hr 38 min
  • CC 1 | Mitch Lewandowski and What Drives His Passion for “Others First”

    Finding purpose in your career (and life) is often found when you don’t actually focus on your career.  In this episode, Mitch Lewandowski will challenge you to think ‘others first’ and give you some practical tools that demonstrate “when you elevate the tide of others, you rise with that same tide.”

    You can connect with Mitch Lewandowski at: https://cymbionic.com/

    Podcast recorded live at Whitetail Bicycles and Coffee Company: https://whitetailbicycles.com/

    Click to text Bruce now!

    About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do.
    You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ 
    You can email at: [email protected]

    1 hr 13 min
  • Introducing: Consuming Careers

    Introducing a brand new podcast about finding passion, purpose and perseverance in the work we do every day: Consuming Careers. You can check out an overview right here and tune in every week for new episodes!



    Click to text Bruce now!

    About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do.
    You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ 
    You can email at: [email protected]

    2 min

About Consuming Careers

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On Consuming Careers, we explore the careers of people from many walks of life, all of whom have taken rather unique paths, and we're digging into where they find purpose, what fuels their…