Kick Ass in Life

Reuben Stern is the director of the New York Program at the University of Missouri School of Journalism. His background spans many different newsrooms including being the managing editor of the Columbia Missourian as well as experience at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Budapest Sun, and the Los Angeles Daily News.

Reuben made the pivot to education to teach the next wave of journalists by running its program to teach and support Mizzou journalism students interning in New York each semester. He’s an expert in internships - what to do and what to avoid.

Reuben and I talk about how to find internships, how to succeed in your internship and how to pursue your passion even early on in your career (yes it’s possible). This advice also applies when you are starting a new job. We also talk about new and emerging fields to look for future opportunities. 

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SHOW NOTES: http://kickassin.life/quick_tips/reubenstern/

For More on Reuben visit:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/reubenstern/

For More on the University of Missouri School of Journalism: https://journalism.missouri.edu/

Email me: [email protected]

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Cristy Powers is a health coach, wellness blogger, recipe creator and pilates instructor who is passionate about helping others feel their best through the foods they eat and the decisions they make. 

Something as simple as choosing what you eat can have a huge impact on how you feel. Do you have a brain fog? Do you start crashing in the afternoon so you reach for the chocolate at 3p.m. ? I know I do, and it always starts an evil cycle of tiredness and crankiness.  When I avoid the easy sugars, I have more energy and feel happier and more stable. The path to finding a good balance is different for everyone. There is no one set path to wellness. 

Cristy and I talk about a way to eat to reduce inflammation. We talk about what is in our foods, how to create foods you actually want to eat, how to listen to your body when you eat, and how to find the right balance for you in your health journey.  We also talk about other ways you can control stress through practicing self care.

KICK ASS IN LIFE FB: https://www.facebook.com/kickassinyourlife/

KICK ASS IN LIFE INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kickassin.life/

SHOW NOTES: http://kickassin.life/quick_tips/how-to-have-more-energy-by-listening-to-your-body-and-eating-well/

For More on Cristy visit: https://powersbeing.com/

Email me: [email protected]

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Carolyn Kylstra started as Editor-in-Chief of SELF just as it was transitioning from a legacy print brand into a digital-led media organization. On a deadline to create a strategy, an editorial plan and voice for the brand, Carolyn took on each challenge, and the media industry quickly took notice. SELF is an award-winning wellness media brand that values accuracy in an oversaturated wellness industry. SELF seeks to help people to live healthier lives. 

Carolyn took her passion for both storytelling and health and find her niche in wellness media. She's worked across the industry at media companies such as Cosmo, Men's Health, Women's Health, and BuzzFeed before starting at SELF. As a hiring manager for many roles, Carolyn has looked over 1000 resumes and cover letters and explains how a hiring manager looks at your marketing materials and how to format your cover letter and portfolio. We also talk about how to stand apart in your career, how to deal with feelings of insecurity and how to manage up smartly. 

KICK ASS IN LIFE FB: https://www.facebook.com/kickassinyourlife/

KICK ASS IN LIFE INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kickassin.life/

SHOW NOTES: http://kickassin.life/quick_tips/915/

For more on Carolyn visit: https://twitter.com/CarolynKylstra and https://www.instagram.com/carolynkylstra 

For more on SELF visit: www.self.com 

For more on this podcast visit: www.Kickassin.life

Email me: [email protected]

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Rachel Rudwall is a travel host, content creator, writer, producer and photographer, but simply at her core, she’s a storyteller. She’s traveled all around the world including all continents and 70 countries. She shares how travel drives her as she’s inspired by the human interactions that fuel her and teach her as well as the landscapes that keep her invested and grounded. She recently became an Explorer’s Club fellow, alongside explorers such as likes of Teddy Roosevelt, Elon Musk and Buzz Aldrin. 

What is so cool about Rachel is she was determined to set out a path for herself by creating her own opportunities by traveling and hosting on her own. That then led her to tell stories for media outlets, brands and publishers. I love Rachel’s perspective on work and how to stand apart in your industry. It’s clear she puts thought and effort with the choices she’s made and has done it through consistent, dedicated work. 

We talk about how to create your own opportunity, how to network by creating authentic connections with others, how to take feedback (especially when everything feels personal), how to deal with imposter syndrome and how to explore the world without breaking the bank. 

KICK ASS IN LIFE FB: https://www.facebook.com/kickassinyourlife/

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KICK ASS IN LIFE SHOW NOTES: http://kickassin.life/quick_tips/rachelrudwall/

For more on Rachel visit: http://www.rachelroams.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/rachelroams/

For more on this podcast visit: www.Kickassin.life

Email me: [email protected]

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Dani Fankhouser got her first full-time job thorough a Craigslist search. When she graduated undergrad during the recession, she couldn't find a company to hire her. So Dani decided to go to grad school in journalism and started to pursue her curiosities. She taught herself Ruby, completed a 200-hr yoga program, created a social network for  enthusiasts, wrote an ebook and is currently pitching her second to publishers. 

Dani is clearly someone who gets shit done. She sets a goal and works on achieving it through a systematic approach. She wanted to pay off her student loans so she decided to scale down and figure out creative ways in order to do that. Dani shares you never know where your opportunities will emerge so be open, keep searching  and explore your curiosities -- and soon you'll discover what you're interested in. 

Today's episode is a bit about money and a bit about life. We talk about how to land that first job, how to pay off your student loans, how to analyze your finances and how to start a side hustle. Dani also shares some ideas of how you can start exploring your own  (hint - it’s easier than you think). 

For more on Dani visit:  http://danifankhauser.com/

For more on this podcast visit: www.Kickassin.life

Email me: [email protected]

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Leah Suzette Noumoff is an artist and wants to encourage others to be artists too. Creating art allowed her to move away from feelings of anxiety and depression and move toward self care and acceptance. Leah found a way to develop a carer, pursue art and take care of herself at the same time. She’s made it her mission to encourage others to find their story and purpose through a creative outlet whether it be music, art, dance or more -- She believes everyone is creative and empowers others to find their creative voice.  We talk about how to start a creative practice, how anyone can pursue art, how to address feelings of anxiety, and how to uncover your purpose through art. 

For more on Leah visit: https://leahsuzette.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/LeahSuzetteCreativeStudio 

For more on this podcast visit: www.Kickassin.life

Email me: [email protected]

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Stephanie Dennis is a recruiter and a host of two career podcasts - Unpacking and Career Talk . She knows about how to get noticed in a job search because she is responsible for finding the right candidates for a variety of different types of roles. You probably have heard you need to get the attention of a recruiter, but what does that mean -- and who are these mythical recruiters? Today I wanted to dispel the mystery behind a very important role of the recruiter, how to get noticed the right way, and how to reach out without annoying them. We also talk about how to stand apart in the job search,  how to take feedback, how to kick ass during the the first months of a job and how to show you’re ready for more responsibility at work. 

For more on Stephanie visit: https://anchor.fm/careertalk and https://anchor.fm/unpacking

For more on this podcast visit: www.Kickassin.life

Email me: [email protected]

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Chelsey White (aka Chelsweets) has created and shot a ton of really cool cake recipes. She considers herself a blogger, baker and content creator. Her cakes are both cute and delicious - and she’s inspiring a whole new generation to start baking. She initially began her career as a CPA and loved to bake to release stress from staring at Excel spreadsheets for 12 hours per day. We talk about how she made the pivot to turn her hobby into her full-time job which is such an inspiring story. We talk about she got started, how she comes up with a cake recipe or design, how she knew it was time to pivot to baking full time and how to start your own a side hustle in a super smart way. 

For more on Chelsey visit: chelsweets.com or https://www.instagram.com/chelsweets/

For more on this podcast visit: www.Kickassin.life

Email me: [email protected]

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Stephanie Domanski worked as a CPA and a project management consultant but her real super power is solving problems. Beyond being a master problem solver, she is someone who wanted to pursue a career in the nonprofit sector but couldn’t get a company to look at her or take her seriously - so what did she do instead? She created her own opportunity. We talk about how to handle a no, mastering the job search through a systematic approach and following your curiosities to turn them into a career. She takes her problem solving approach and applies it to the complexities of a job search breaking it down into simple terms. That’s where we start this conversation. How do you get a new job? 

For more on Stephanie: Instagram @sdomanski and @dogsontherun_hoboken and  at www.dogsthatrun.com

For more on this podcast visit: www.Kickassin.life

Email me: [email protected]

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Katie Quinn is the definition of a creator. She has a podcast, a food and travel YouTube channel and created an avocado cookbook. She started her career in the NBC Page program, then worked as a video journalist at Now This News and attended culinary school at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Now she's self-employed working in London and takes on any projects that peak her interest. We met when we worked together on a project for Travel Channel and I've loved staying updated with her projects and pursuits. Her enthusiasm for food, travel and content creation contagious. In today’s episode, we talk about how to create your own opportunity or a side hustle, what it’s like being an influencer, how to work abroad, how to deal with imposter syndrome and more. 

For More on Katie Quinn visit: https://www.facebook.com/TheQKatie/ and https://www.youtube.com/user/TheQKatie

For more on this podcast visit: www.Kickassin.life

Email me: [email protected]

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