In this episode, Catherine provides an end-of-year recap on the podcast, talks about her progress on her forthcoming book, and discusses exciting developments for 2026.

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Today’s Fearless Careerist is Kristen Hermanson. Kristen has built an impressive LinkedIn platform by reaching out to 50 new people each week and provides thoughtful posts and commentary on our work lives. She is an experienced communications administrator with over 20 years of experience at Paramount Home Entertainment. In this episode, Kristen describes  her time since leaving Paramount. She has become a fearless cheerleader for other job seekers, has acquired new skills for the changing workforce, and shares valuable advice for others confronting a job search. 

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Today’s Fearless Careerist is Dr. Cindy Woody. Cindy has served at all levels of education as a teacher and leader throughout her distinguished career. When applying for hard to get jobs, she has successfully used hugs, apple pie, and eye contact and handshakes to introduce herself. She is currently an Assistant Professor in Educational Leadership at the University of Texas at Tyler where she trains new principals, advises doctoral students, and studies topics such as the role of hope in leadership and support for novice leaders.

To learn more about Cindy’s work, check out her profile here. Cindy’s YouTube channel provides useful reviews, tips, and walkthroughs of Texas principal certification standards.

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Today’s Fearless Careerist (and first guest!) is Dr. Eilene Edejer. Eilene has developed learning experiences for all levels of students, all the way from pre-K through graduate students. She is a clinical associate professor in the School of Education at Loyola University Chicago. Through her scholarship and assessment and evaluation, leadership and teaching, she has maintained her passion for mentoring students and providing voices for underserved populations within educational spaces.

In 2024, she won both the Outstanding Registered Student Organization Advisor of the Year and the Pedro Arrupe S.J. Faculty Award for Diversity Leadership.

To learn more about Eilene’s work, check out her profile here.

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Here's a sneak peek of the Fearless Careerist podcast. I am so excited you are here. Remember, you are not alone on your career journey!