The Underswell with Derek Sabori

Live! March 14, 2025 - Careers take time, networking is key, a look back at Volcom

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This week I discuss career development and offer advice based on my diverse job experiences. Additionally, the episode features a spontaneous guest appearance from a former student, James Kelly, who discusses his entrepreneurial journey in AI-driven design, and thanks to an audience prompt, I take some time to reflect on my time at Volcom and the recent challenges faced by Liberated Brands.

Here are some of the topics we touched on:

  • Career Building Takes Time and Consistent Effort
  • The Power of Saying "Yes" and Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
  • The Value of Networking and Building Relationships
  • Career Paths Can Be "Unintentionally Intentional" and Involve Reinvention
  • Learning from Every Experience, Even Negative Ones
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit and Late Entrepreneurship
  • A discussion with Guest James Kelly on AI design and Entrepreneurship
  • A light Reflection on Volcom's Unique Culture and the Evolution of the Surf Industry

    • Her are some links you might appreciate:

    • Guest: James Kelley - https://jamesbecreating.framer.ai
    • Professional Podcast Profiles - www.theunderswell.com/ppp
    • Vizcom AI 3-D Design - https://www.vizcom.ai/
    • Connecting Things Speaker Series - https://www.connecting-things.co/ 
    • Vizcom AI 3-D Design - https://www.vizcom.ai/
    • New Arc AI Design - https://www.newarc.ai/ 
    • School of Understanding sustainability training - https://www.theunderswell.com/sou 

      • Thanks for checking out the show! Learn more at www.theunderwell.com

      Music by Lidérc.

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