Ever wondered what goes into selling airplanes around the world?

Caroline works in International Business Development for a global aerospace and defense manufacturer (aka, helping develop relationships with customers buying aircrafts or related services). Her focus is the Asia Pacific region, which means she's frequently traveling around the world for meetings, events and airshows. In this episode, Caroline shares what her day-to-day looks like both at home and on the road, and how she finds time for grad school when she’s not at work. 

We also talk about how growing up in a multicultural household with close family ties to Lebanon and Belgium, along with several study abroad experiences, sparked her passion for international business. Caroline opens up about landing a job offer that was paused during the pandemic, pivoting into another role, and making strategic internal moves to ultimately reach the position she had been working toward.

Beyond the job itself, we dive into balancing an intense travel schedule with family, friendships, and life with her fiancé, along with a few favorite travel tips. Caroline also shares thoughtful advice on mentors, career growth, and finding meaning in your life right now, even while building toward bigger goals.

You may like this episode if you’re  interested in international business, travel-heavy careers, networking or mentorship.

Have you ever daydreamed about starting an Etsy shop—but weren’t sure where to begin?

In this episode, I talk with Jenna, a Kansas City, MO–based small business owner who turned a side project into a thriving Etsy shop with 2,500+ sales in just a few months.

After launching her career in communications and events at an IT company that was acquired by Oracle Corporation, and later working in the nonprofit space, Jenna stepped away from full-time work during COVID to care for her first child. What followed was a series of “side quests”—from photography to resume writing to 3D-printed products—that ultimately led her to launch her Etsy business.

We get into how she built and scaled her shop, from pricing and packaging to shipping, reviews, and getting discovered online—plus the resources she used to learn it all herself. She also shares what day-to-day life looks like (everything from frozen burritos to true crime podcasts!) while balancing her business and being home with three young kids.

This episode is for anyone curious about starting an Etsy shop, juggling work and childcare, or building something of your own in a busy season of life.

🏡 Check out Jenna’s Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PrintbyPrintCoShop 

📷 Find PrintbyPrintCo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/printbyprintco/ 

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In this episode, Laurel shares her journey to becoming a pediatric occupational therapist—starting with a childhood friendship that first sparked her interest in special education. After getting hands-on experience in the classroom and learning from mentors, she discovered occupational therapy and set out on a path that would take her across the country (three times!) for grad school and new opportunities.

We talk about how she chose her graduate program, what OT school actually looks like, and how she found internships, picked a specialty, and landed her first job. Laurel also shares how COVID reshaped her work with clients—and how her role has evolved over time, from in-person, hands-on sessions to working remotely as a mom of two.

Plus, we get into the day-to-day realities of the job (yes, that includes bringing toothbrushes, shoelaces, and even pots and pans to work), skiing on the weekends, and the meaningful, full-circle moments that make it all worth it.

This episode is perfect for: anyone curious about occupational therapy or interested in healthcare careers, working with children, or figuring out how to pivot your path while balancing relationships, moves, and family life.

What happens when you have your first child, no maternity leave, and suddenly need to rethink your entire career path?

In this episode, I talk with Karina, the Director of Global Strategic Workplace Insights at Great Place To Work and the creator behind @corporate.homemaker, an Instagram account highlighting the real experience of being a working mom in corporate America.

As we hear, Karina’s career path didn’t start in the corporate world. After college, she worked as a writer and ghostwriter in the travel space, but when she had her first daughter—with no maternity benefits, a toxic work culture and a partner working at a pizzeria—she made an intimidating leap into the tech industry as a ghostwriter. That pivot eventually led her into leadership roles, and brought her childhood love of acting and writing back  into her work today through speaking, presenting, and storytelling.

In our conversation, we talk about balancing work and family as a mom of four, the impact of workplace benefits like IVF support and maternity leave, working from home, and how she stays present in both her career and motherhood.

If you’re in the middle of shifting jobs, navigating workplace culture, thinking about having kids, or balancing work with motherhood, or  this episode might be the one for you! 
 Find Karina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corporate.homemaker/  

What does it actually mean to “wine and dine” clients in a sales career?

In this episode, I sit down with Jessie — an account director at a major telecom company (by day!) and an MBA student (by night!). After growing up in Atlanta with lots of different interests, Jessie discovered the world of sales through a college sales club that opened the door to internships, competitions, and eventually her first full-time job.

We talk about the different types of sales careers that exist, how Jessie’s responsibilities have evolved as she’s grown in her career, and how she navigated asking her employer about starting an MBA program and relocating to a new state.

We also get into the real-life details — from what’s always in her work bag (Laneige lip mask included), to what her day-to-day looks like, and how “wining and dining” customers is really about building genuine relationships that last far beyond a single meeting.

If you’ve ever thought about pivoting into sales, or making a big life shift (like a move or school program!) while working, this is an episode worth checking out.

In this episode, Ashleigh —the owner of both Little Jenna’s Grooming & Pawdicure—shares how she turned a love of animals into opening a brick-and-mortar grooming shop, expanding into mobile grooming and even grooming show dogs! We talk about her first jobs, working from her garage, and taking the leap to finding and renovating a physical space.

Ashleigh shared her process for hiring and training her employees, learning how to manage people, and how having a supportive partner helped her grow. 

Plus, she shares how she found her way into competitive dog grooming (and what it felt like to win her very first competition!).

Throughout the episode, we chat about balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood, chasing the next step, and redefining how to balance life through different seasons.

Whether you’re considering opening your own business, curious about the behind-the-scenes of dog grooming or competitions, or just figuring out how to balance competing priorities your life, this episode is full of honest insights and encouragement.

🐩 Check out Little Jenna’s Grooming: https://www.littlejennas.com/ 

🐾Check out Pawdicure: https://pawdicure.com/
📍Find Ashleigh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allbreedashleigh/

In this episode, I sit down with Vanessa Gordon, Luxury Event Planner and Producer, CEO and Founder of East End Taste, to talk about how she built a media brand rooted in culinary culture, refined travel, and unforgettable experiences—both in the Hamptons, and all over the world.

Vanessa shares how she found her way from teaching into publishing and events, turning her love of storytelling and the East End lifestyle into a thriving digital publication and the exclusive annual Hamptons Interactive Brunch.

This conversation is a behind-the-scenes look at entrepreneurship, event production, and building a life that supports both ambition and family. We get into the rhythm of her work — what the off-season looks like versus the intensity of event days — and how much planning, coordination, and calm-under-pressure it actually requires.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Vanessa broke into publishing and built a niche media brand
• How she builds relationships with her clients (along with the NDAs required to work on high profile events)
• What running large-scale events looks like behind the scenes
• The difference between off-season prep and day-of event execution
• How to reset after demanding days, city commutes and international events

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to pull off beautiful, high-profile experiences, this episode is for you 

Find Vanessa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessapgordon/ 

Explore East End Taste: https://www.instagram.com/eastendtaste/ 

A few months ago, I set off to interview 100 “regular”women about their jobs. I wanted to chat with REAL women (not just the executives, CEOs, “experts” and famous people we so often hear from on podcasts) about how they balance work, life goals, friendships, hobbies, finances, relationships, and so much more. 

Today, after sharing TEN recorded conversations with ten amazing women—all building lives in wildly different career fields—I’m pausing to recap what I’ve learned from these amazing women so far…because what’s the point of talking with people if we don’t actually take a second to remember and learn from them?
So whether you’re just finding the show or you’ve been listening since episode one, this recap brings together the biggest takeaways, themes, and moments that stuck with me—and might stick with you, too.

✨ Perfect for new listeners, longtime listeners, or anyone feeling a little stuck and looking for perspective. Thanks for being here! 

You can find me at 100jobsproject.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/100jobsproject 

EPISODE LINKS: 

010 – SALES BY DAY, ROMANTASY BY NIGHT: What it takes to lead a sales team & publish swoon-worthy novels https://open.spotify.com/episode/4qTW495uxDrgo1jmQQMcDy?si=s6IjN7lsTS6MUHGqc-tOJg 

009 – FLYING TO KILIMANJARO, SCUBA DIVING IN FIJI, & 30 YEARS IN THE SKIES: A Day In The Life of a Commercial Airline Pilot https://open.spotify.com/episode/0bw8pngdpNv1C6728Hdjfd?si=1bYjIU4JTc-ETL7B5fVmPQ 

008  – CELEB STUDDED PARTIES, ICONIC BRAND DEALS & A WEDDING IN MALTA—Inside the Life of a Digital VP in NYC https://open.spotify.com/episode/3O4ZTUWSl0r2Aci40IZIZ4?si=lYRMrLOsSD6uK-eOYcvgHA 

007 – INDIA, HARVARD, AND THE $25K CHECK THAT CHANGED IT ALL—The Roadmap To A Career in Instructional Design https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zZF1ABCL0i5xAn3yS5P1e?si=BxpTJSDAR_6TxP7oISBcrA 

006 – DESIGNING SPACES THAT MAKE YOU FEEL SOMETHING—Inside the Work of an Interior Architect https://open.spotify.com/episode/3VLrR8gDkFeiYkAp4x7ZBU?si=zuG6HZ-3Q0Gi74wjpJpYEA 

005 – THERAPY HOUR—The Story Behind Helping Others Heal https://open.spotify.com/episode/3DcBubiPwAQff99kFLHuFd?si=BkE0SEjYQSy58QgPPzLSfg 

004 – SKINCARE, CELEB PATIENTS & A TYPHOON IN GUAM—The Path of A Dermatology PA https://open.spotify.com/episode/3WyGjNTNrHuUb7VCXqozDu?si=VIn4ztd8RIW5_fxHR8mWew 

003 – FROM GOLDMAN SACHS TO GROWING TALENT—A Day in the Life of a Senior Campus Recruiter https://open.spotify.com/episode/0T8R9v4LTz6B7JF9rt8m3O?si=3TG1aIwwTSWU5XgxvsxBaQ 

002 – DESIGNING BAGS FOR PELOTON, ADIDAS, & TRIDENT GUM—Behind the Scenes With An Operations Project Manager https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mTlHlxXOuxH88G1kZeGoC?si=o3dTUepNRCmYOlxQoeQxaQ 

001 – I SENT INFLUENCERS TO THE MALDIVES—Inside the Life of a Social Media Manager I Sent https://open.spotify.com/episode/2TVTcyc09pCFQCQq4WD9eP?si=-cH_XB_PQ8O3ukpB6jvNuQ 

In this episode, I sit down with Tetyana, who grew up in Ukraine and came to the U.S. to study finance in college. Today, she leads a sales team of business development reps across two states — and when the workday ends, she’s writing and self-publishing romantasy novels with thousands of reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.

We talk about her childhood in Ukraine, summers spent on her grandparents’ farm, the challenges of studying in a new country, and how she balances a demanding career with creativity, fitness, life and motherhood.

We cover everything from the lip gloss she keeps in her work bag to the realities of self-publishing and promoting a novel. Along the way, we explore how passion and discipline collide to create success in both her career and creative life.

Links:

📚 Tetyana’s books: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3Z2F44

📸 Follow Tetyana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theukrainiangirl/

💻: Connect with Tetyana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tetyana-walker-b7059449/

What does a 30-year career in the cockpit really look like?

In this episode, I sit down with Madeleine, a United pilot who has been flying professionally for over three decades. We talk about how her love of aviation started at just 16 years old after her very first flight lesson over the San Francisco Bay Area — and how that spark turned into a lifelong career.

Madeleine shares what it was like moving across the country to study Aeronautical Science at Embry-Riddle, waiting tables at a pizza place to make ends meet during her early flying jobs, and eventually starting a plane management and charter business with her husband. After selling the business, she made the leap back into commercial aviation — returning to what she truly loves.

We also talk about navigating career pivots during COVID, exploring new opportunities (including a potential master’s degree), and how that period of reflection ultimately brought her back to flying.

Along the way, Madeleine shares:

• What a pilot’s schedule actually looks like
• How flight routes are assigned
• What she packs for work
• Memorable flights and destinations
• The mentors who supported her as a woman in a male-dominated field
• Balancing family, health, and time off
  

*A quick heads up: there are a few patchy audio moments due to Wi-Fi issues during recording — but this conversation was too good not to share.