Happenstance

From editing resumes for $5 to becoming a renounced career coach for top talent in Silicon Valley, Dr. Kyle Elliot took his side hustle to  a multi-six-figure high tech career and executive coaching practice.

We dive into Kyle's background, his best advice for job seekers, and share all of the Happenstance moments along the way.

Let's see where happenstance takes us...

Dr. Kyle Elliott is a career coach, professional speaker, writer, and mental health advocate. He is known for helping people get unstuck, own their fabulousness, and achieve what they never imagined was possible. As a queer person living with mental health conditions, Dr. Elliott is proud to use his words, voice, and platform to encourage others to share their stories, get help, and achieve recovery. As a coach, he empowers Silicon Valley's top talent to uncover and craft stories of hope through his knack for asking deep, moving questions. When not coaching, you can find Dr. Elliott at Starbucks or Disneyland with his partner, J.V. You can learn more at CaffeinatedKyle.com.

Connect with Kyle:
Website: https://caffeinatedkyle.com/
LinkedIn,  Instagram: @caffeinatedkyle,  Facebook,  Twitter / X : @caffeinatedkyle

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A combination of passions, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the desire to create change in the world has led to the creation of Canned Goods Clothing.

Easton Dana is a university student with a mission to end plastic waste. He started the anti-plastic apparel brand, Canned Goods, in high school and has grown his movement to over 150k social media followers. When he is not working on his brand he is out golfing, snowboarding, fishing, or playing with his two cats Bill and Poe.

Connect with Easton and learn more about Canned Good Clothing:
cannedgoodsclothing.com
@cannedgoodsclothing on Insta and TikTok
@easton.dana 

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From a career in print journalism to PR, Tonya Kubo has navigated multiple career changes as world of media, social media, and online engagement has changes and grown. With an openness, curiosity, and interest in how we learn from each other in online spaces Tonya has leaned into these changes and became an entrepreneur along the way.

This episode dives into how our world have both grown and become smaller because of online communities and looks at how online communities functional in the same way our hometowns do.

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Tonya Kubo believes social media has the power to unite individuals and spark movements. She specializes in online community design, development and growth. Her agency takes a people-first approach in the proper care and feeding of free and paid groups -- and they teach others to do the same.

Connect with Tonya:
Website: https://tonya.link/about
LinkedIn
Facebook
Instagram

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What started as an idea in Rob's Iphone notes has become a 7+ year full time job.

On this episode of Happenstance Cassie and Rob dive into the background behind the Robs 10K Friends project, how social media has changed, and the cycles of confidence and doubt in entrepreneurship but also in life.

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Rob Lawless is on a mission to spend 1 hour, 1:1, with 10,000 different people. Since November of 2015, he's met over 5,600 people from 90+ countries, sharing their stories to his Instagram, @robs10kfriends!

Connect with Rob:
Instagram @Robs10KFriends
www.robs10kfriends.com
www.roblawless.com

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Lisa Sakai is a Financial Consultant who works with clients on Bucket List Acceleration and getting to live the life they want now. As the co-founder of One Vision Retirement, she has been working with clients across the country for over 12 years. Lisa's advice provides easy to understand, logical steps and exercises that people can take action on right away.

www.onevisionretire.com
www.onevisionretire.com/resources
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisasakai/

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Magically Kellie joins us as the first returning Happenstance guest.

During Kellies first Happenstance episode (ep. 18 Everyday Magic) we said that the next time I was in Florida we would record and episode at Disney on the hub grass and that's exactly what we did.

Enjoy the sounds of Disney as we get an update from Magically Kellie about the last year doing what makes her happy.

Disney loving NICU nurse, Magically Kellie sprinkles a little pixie dust on Happenstance this week sharing how her lifelong love of Disney, career in nursing, and philosophy on doing the things that make you happy have all come together to create the content that Kellie shares on @Magically.Kellie

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A coffee roastery, community involvement, and serving of happenstance is on the menu today.

A simple search of Happenstance on instagram led Cassie to find Happenstance Bakery & Coffee Roastery.

This episode is all about happenstance but the name and the moments and the value of figuring things out along the way.

Today's guest Ian has a diverse range of passions and expertise. As a user experience consultant, he "makes websites suck less" and uses his skills to build, enhance, and optimize digital experiences for his clients. Ian is also the proud owner of Happenstance Bakery & Coffee Roastery, a popular establishment located in Port Hope, ON. He is deeply involved in his community and dedicates considerable time to volunteering for local organizations such as the Northumberland Players, Capitol Theatre, Port Hope House Tour, SONG, and more. Ian's love for musical theatre and craft beer reflects his vibrant personality and diverse interests.

@thisishappenstance
thisishappenstance.com

Influx Consulting (UX): influxconsulting.ca

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Jenn Smith's professional roots are grounded deep within corporate America. Her progressive, global HR leadership experience spans 15+ years across multiple industries, including Fortune 200 companies. Now, as the founder of Flourish Careers, Jenn is a on a mission to support heart-based, career-minded professionals navigate the changing world of work by resetting boundaries and igniting action to live their happiest, healthiest lives.

Connect with Jenn:
www.flourish.careers
Instagram
LinkedIn

Free Resource: The Heart-Based Career Change Checklist

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Tina Kadish is a Business Coach, Author and Speaker and is the owner of “From Job to Joy”. With over 20 years of experience in the corporate world as a Training & Development Specialist and Talent Acquisition herself, she brings a plethora of experience in various industries.

Tina’s mission is to impact women’s lives by helping them live with joy, fulfillment, and freedom. Through proven methods, she guides them to go from being unfulfilled, unhappy and unappreciated with their career by providing clarity and direction with immediate, measurable steps towards starting a successful business so they can live on purpose.

Tina is an author of two books - F.R.E.E.D.O.M. – 7 Steps to Thrive in Life and Business and From Pain to Peace – A Mother’s Heartbreaking Journey Through Losing a Child.

Tina empowers women that they can make their dreams a reality! As a result, her clients are getting their time back in their life which is priceless.

www.fromjobtojoy.com
www.facebook.com/tina.kadish
www.linkedin.com/in/tinakadish

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Constant curiosity and the knowing that you were made for something bigger are the center points for today's episode with Sabrina Victoria.

Sabrina Victoria is an entrepreneur at heart. Her company, Human Better 365 is the catalyst behind her community; Her Nation. She focuses on building confidence, finding your voice and stepping into the REAL you. Sabrina works closely with solopreneurs who are striving to hit 6-figure years in order to help them build out the structure they need to streamline their time and take their income to the next level. For over a decade she has strived to give people the tools they need to RISE and human better.  She is a speaker, author, host of Her Talk Show, founder of Sober Society and has built and co-built multiple 6&7 figure businesses in her life-time. She now dedicates her life to helping others RISE mentally, emotionally, financially and physically; in order to find REAL WEALTH in their lives.

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Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn

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