Katie Helbling is the Content Marketing Manager at ClearanceJobs and former recruiter, where she focuses on helping cleared professionals, especially those transitioning out of military service or pivoting careers, understand the national security job market and navigate their next career move with confidence.

She works closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates across the defense and intelligence community, translating what employers are truly looking for into practical, actionable guidance for job seekers.

Whether you’re separating from military service, pivoting into defense tech, or trying to level up in the cleared workforce, this episode gives you the clarity, confidence, and tools to move forward with purpose.

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In this podcast, I break down why so many career coaching businesses are falling short — and what most people aren't willing to say out loud.

From generic advice to outdated strategies, I share the real reasons clients are paying thousands of dollars and still not seeing results. This isn’t about tearing anyone down — it’s about raising the standard for what career coaching should actually deliver.

What I cover:

• Why most coaching programs don’t work

• The emotional toll on clients

• What’s missing in most job market strategies

• How the industry needs to evolve

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In this episode, we sit down with Tennisha Martin — founder of BlackGirlsHack and a leading voice in cybersecurity — to break down exactly what it takes to get into the field.

We go beyond generic advice and dive deep into the real, hands-on projects that can actually get you hired. Tennisha shares her personal journey, how she transitioned into cybersecurity, and the specific types of labs, capture-the-flag challenges, and threat modeling exercises that hiring managers pay attention to.

Whether you're just starting out or trying to switch careers, this conversation will show you how to build a skills-first portfolio that gets results.

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Symone Beez went from surviving on food stamps to earning over $1 million through GovTech — built over time, through consistency, strategy, and hustle.

We also talk about what GovTech actually is — how the space works and why more people should be paying attention to it, Symone shares the real challenges behind the scenes: dealing with doubt, building credibility from scratch, and scaling project by project.

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In this episode, we sit down with Christopher M., a tech sales professional at IBM, to talk about what it’s really like working in tech sales at a major company. Christopher shares how he broke into the field, the skills that helped him grow, and the day-to-day responsibilities that come with working in a client-facing role at IBM.

We explore what tech sales actually involves, the misconceptions people often have, and how to build confidence when you’re just starting out.

If you’ve ever thought about working in sales, breaking into tech, or learning how large companies sell their products and services, this episode offers clarity and insight from someone doing the work every day.

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What Does 50/50 Look Like Between Men and Women?

Who Should Take the Lead? Who Should Lead? Or Should Both?

A very spontaneous episode with my friend Dawn Myers, the founder of Richualist. We talked about everything from business partnerships to relationships — and how the idea of balance plays out differently for men and women in both spaces.

Dawn brought the fire with her perspective as a female founder while I brought my lens as a male founder in the business world.

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Dennis Yu is a globally recognized digital marketing expert and the CEO of BlitzMetrics. With over 20 years of experience building training programs and data-driven ad strategies, Dennis has worked with major brands like Nike, the Golden State Warriors, and Rosetta Stone.

He is passionate about helping small businesses grow through personal branding, local service marketing, and mentorship. Dennis has spoken in 17 countries, taught at over 700 conferences, and built a movement around empowering the next generation of marketers

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Katie Hahn is in the world of tech, systems strategy, and women’s coaching.

As Chief of Staff at GovTechCon and creator of the CLIMB Framework, she helps women shift from business chaos to consistent growth using smart, scalable systems.

In this episode, Katie opens up about her journey from burnout to clarity, how to lead without losing yourself, and why systems are the key to building a business that lasts.

If you’re a coach, creative, or tech professional ready to scale with intention, this conversation is for you.

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In this episode of Jumpstart 2 Tech, we sit down with Jefferson Antwi-Agyei, a Threat Intelligence Analyst specializing in OSINT investigations, risk assessments, and social media monitoring.

From analyzing global threats to securing digital and physical environments, Jefferson breaks down what OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) actually looks like in real life and how he landed a career in this growing cybersecurity field. He shares his personal journey, the power of having a roadmap, and how Jumpstart 2 Tech became the shortcut that helped him get hired.

If you’ve ever been curious about careers in cyber threat intelligence or want to understand how public information can protect (or expose) the world, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of Jumpstart 2 Tech, we’re joined by Cecelia, a data engineer with a background in data science, AI, and software engineering. Cecelia began her journey as a Jr. Big Data Engineer in the finance industry, where she learned how to build scalable solutions for large-scale data platforms. Since then, she’s worked on everything from production-ready ETL pipelines to cloud optimization frameworks using tools like S3, Grafana, and Tableau.

If you’re curious about what data engineers actually do, or you’re trying to figure out how to start your own journey, this episode is packed with insight, strategy, and inspiration

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