In 2023, we’re going all in on making a case for optimism. Optimism is the promise that we have agency, and it’s our own belief that we can exercise that agency in any given moment to create better circumstances for ourselves, better solutions to our most intractable problems, better lives for the generations who will follow us. Sometimes, optimism demands change. For our first new episode of the year, Jessi speaks with Alex Budak, author of Becoming a Changemaker: An Actionable, Inclusive Guide to Leading Positive Change at Any Level. He shares insights into how anyone can start the process of making change.

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We’re gearing up to host a big year of conversations about optimism. But before that, we need to rest and recharge. Where better to turn than Octavia Raheem, author of Pause, Rest, Be: Stillness Practices for Courage in Times of Change. In this conversation from the Hello Monday archives, Octavia talks with Jessi about the transformative power of rest and how best to incorporate it into our lives today. 

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Lisa Congdon began her career as a visual artist when she was 39 years old. Prior to that, she had a whole separate career in education. In this episode from the Hello Monday archives, host Jessi Hempel talks to the artist and illustrator about what it’s like to be a late-bloomer, and gets Lisa’s advice on starting in a creative field. 

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What can thirty minutes with a pen and paper, away from our tech, do for our imaginations and our planning? Author Gina Bianchini says it will change our lives. In this conversation with Jessi Hempel, Gina, the author of PURPOSE: Design a community and change your life, shares her journey to purpose and her tips for making meaning in our own lives.

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Nobody pays it forward quite like Guillermo del Toro. In his two most recent projects, Cabinet of Curiosities and Pinocchio, both with Netflix, he made it a point to showcase and protect the voices of his artistic collaborators. It’s the most recent evolution of his commitment to nurturing talent and community. In this conversation with Hello Monday’s Sarah Storm, he offers insights into his vision and his process and guidance on how to grow community and live a great life.

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Ever feel the pang of impostor syndrome as you move through your career? Us too. Thankfully, we know Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin. Lisa is one of our most popular guests, and our resident expert on impostor syndrome. She and her husband, Dr. Rich Orbé-Austin, are the authors of a new workbook: Your Unstoppable Greatness: Break Free from Impostor Syndrome, Cultivate Your Agency, and Achieve Your Ultimate Career Goals. Their work is grounded in rigorous research. In this conversation with Hello Monday host Jessi Hempel, Lisa shares her thoughts on toxic workplace cultures, the impact of perfectionism and burnout on impostor syndrome, and how we can each use our agency to forge a better workplace experience. 

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In this episode from the Hello Monday archives, Jessi talks with coach, business professor, and author Dorie Clark. They talk through making a good Plan B, staying willing to learn, and why you shouldn't wait for things to seem dire before planning for what might come next.

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If you’ve recently been laid off, see a possible layoff coming, or know someone who is affected, we made this episode especially for you. You’ll hear other Hello Monday listeners talk about past layoff experiences - how it affected them, what they learned, and where they got to. Then, we present an in-depth conversation with Andrew Seaman, LinkedIn’s Managing Editor for Jobs and Career Development. In just over 30 minutes, we’ll offer some camaraderie and lots of practical and tactical tips on how to survive this period of your working life. 

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Actor and author Christopher Rivas has written a lyrical, literary, and emotional new memoir: Brown Enough: True Stories About Love, Violence, the Student Loan Crisis, Hollywood, Race, Familia, and Making It in America. He joins Jessi to talk about the complexity of identity, our cultural obsession with “fairness,” and what it’s like to navigate this world in a brown body.

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Need help working with a difficult colleague? From time to time almost everyone does. Maybe we’ve even been one before. (No judgment - we’re only human!) To figure out how to get along with even the most challenging coworkers, Jessi sits down with Amy Gallo. Amy’s an expert in conflict, communication, and workplace dynamics, and the co-host of Harvard Business Review’s hit podcast, Women at Work.

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