The Career Changers

In this episode of The Career Changers, I meet Lori Pappas, Humanitarian Entrepreneur and Author of 'The Magic of Yes.' Lori shares her life story of overcoming childhood trauma, surviving a restrictive mental institution, and becoming an award-winning entrepreneur. 

We discuss topics such as:

• Overcoming Childhood Trauma
• PTSD and Inner Child Work
• The Power of Saying Yes
• Collaboration vs. Competition
• Actualization
• The Purpose of Life
• Divorce
• Finding Love Later in Life
• Retirement
• Charity and Volunteering Work in Africa

Lori talks about major life transitions, including founding a charity in Africa and embracing reflection and personal growth after her son's traumatic brain injury. She found love in her 60s and urges listeners to embrace opportunities, practice self-reflection, and nurture their inner wisdom to find peace and fulfillment.

Whether you are looking for inspiration to overcome personal challenges, reinvent your career, or find inner peace, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice. Lori’s story is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the endless possibilities that come with an open heart and mind. Don't miss this episode packed with wisdom, life lessons, and the magic of embracing new beginnings.

You can discover more about Lori Pappas:

website: https://loripappas.com

newsletter: https://loripappas.substack.com

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lori-pappas-magic-of-yes

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=61571191115391

Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553945861225

Instagram: @loripappas_

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In a world that often celebrates the loudest voices, how can introverts be successful? 

In this episode, I explore with Stacey Chazin, Leadership Coach and proud introvert, how quiet achievers harness their strengths to thrive in extroverted spaces. Discover strategies, stories, and insights that prove success doesn't have to be loud. 

Stacy shares her career journey, starting from childhood experiences as an introvert, through her educational background in marketing, communication, and public health, to becoming a certified Myers Briggs practitioner and leadership coach. 

The discussion focuses on the challenges introverts face in an extroverted world and strategies to overcome them, such as networking effectively, protecting energy, and leveraging introverted strengths for leadership. 

Stacy emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and not pretending to be extroverted, but instead embracing and utilizing introverted qualities for personal and professional success.

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If you're feeling exhausted, stuck in your career, or struggling to find balance in life, this episode is for you. 

In this episode of The Career Changes, Laura Nguyen, business strategist, advocate for workplace well-being, and author of "Career Break Compass" discusses her career journey and the significant benefits of taking a career break and intentional time off. 

Starting with her career change journey, Laura shares insights into why she shifted from a potential medical career to business strategy, driven by her interest in organizational systems and psychology. She recounts her experience with burnout and how a structured career break allowed her to realign her values and expectations.

 Laura highlights the importance of play, pause, plan, and pursue, offering practical advice for long-term and short-term breaks. 

She also tackles common challenges such as financial concerns and fear of career impact, providing solutions to overcome them.

 Laura concludes with advice for those feeling burnt out, urging proactive rest and engagement with new ideas and perspectives. 

After listening to this episode, you will feel inspired, empowered, and equipped with the tools to take meaningful time off, whether short breaks or a full career break, to enhance both your personal well-being and professional growth.

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Whether you are a student or a seasoned professional if you are feeling confused about your career and unsure about your next steps, this episode is for you. 

By the end of this episode, you will feel empowered and equipped with the tools needed to find clarity and achieve career success. 

Today, Angammai Monika, Global Career Coach and bestselling author of the book "Seven Secrets Nobody Told You About Successful" Career, shares her insights into navigating career confusion and finding success.

Angammai reveals her career journey, starting from a background in environmental science and transitioning through various industries. 

She discusses the challenges of career confusion, including lack of self-awareness, fear of change, and societal pressures and highlights the importance of resilience and networking. She provides practical strategies for overcoming career confusion, such as career assessments, goal setting, and continuous upskilling. 

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If you're feeling stuck, uncertain, and eager to find your true calling, this episode is for you.  

By the time you finish listening, you will understand:

•  How to identify and cultivate your genius zone, overcome fears, and transform your career and life for greater happiness and fulfillment. 

By the end, you'll feel inspired, empowered, and ready to make bold changes in your life. 

Today, Jeanne Omlor, a coach for coaches and consultants, shares her journey of diverse careers and travels across multiple countries. From a solo parent at 54 years old to a successful organic marketing strategist, Jeanne cracked the code to finding her genius zone. 

She talks about the significance of trying new things, the importance of getting help from coaches, and how to simplify the process of achieving high-ticket clients without complex systems. 

Jeanne Omlor is a Business Strategist, multi 7-Figure Online Business Coach, and Certified Servant Leadership Executive Coach. At 54 years old she was a solo parent in deep debt and got herself online and to $1M in 17 months, without ads, and has since scaled to multi-millions in 5 years. Her company has helped almost 500 businesses to thrive online. She is emotionally connected to helping others prosper, as she lived in lack for years and overcame that mindset. She is now helping as many people as she can to maximize profits and reach their full potential while being the visionary they're destined to be.

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If you're frustrated with the traditional job search methods and feeling disempowered, this episode is for you.  By the end, you'll feel inspired and empowered to rethink job hunting, with fresh insights into leveraging innovative technologies for success in the modern hiring landscape, while keeping ownership of your personal information. 

This week on The Career Changers, we chat with Adam Zec and Josh Sklut, co-founders of MyStandard—a groundbreaking job search platform utilising blockchain technology to give users control over their data. In just 30 hours, MyStandard raised $510,000 in a successful whirlwind fundraising effort. 

Join us as Adam and Josh share their journeys to become tech entrepreneurs, discuss the unique challenges and successes of their startup, and explore how Web3 can revolutionize job seeking and data ownership. 

Learn about the innovative features that allow job seekers to maintain control over their personal data, choose when and with whom to share it, and even monetize it by interacting directly with companies. 

This episode also delves into the age-old problem of bias in hiring and how MyStandard aims to eliminate it. 

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This episode of The Career Changers is perfect for you if you feel:

• Curious About Introspection: If you’re interested in learning about introspective practices and how they can lead to self-discovery and inspiration.
• Stuck in a Rut: If you’re feeling like you’re in a monotonous routine and seeking ways to break free and reignite your passion.
• Lost or Directionless: If you’re unsure about your life’s purpose or direction and need guidance to find clarity and inspiration.
• Seeking Personal Growth: If you’re on a journey of self-improvement and want to deepen your understanding of yourself and your potential.
• In Need of a Motivational Boost: If you’re looking for uplifting stories and insights to inspire and motivate you to take action in your life.
• Ready for Change: If you’re ready to make meaningful changes in your life and want practical advice on how to get started.

You will learn: 

• How to leverage introspection for personal and professional clarity
• Strategies for balancing introspective practices with actionable steps in business 
• The role of mentorship and how to avoid ending up with the wrong mentors
•  Key steps for budding entrepreneurs to take when starting out

In this episode, we meet Femi Opaneye, founder of Vortune, a business advisor, mentor, and growth strategist who transitioned from investment banking and law to entrepreneurship after the 2008 financial crisis. 

Join us as we explore Femi's journey, highlighting the importance of introspection, self-discovery, and balance in making impactful career changes. 

Femi shares his insights on moving from a high-powered corporate role to finding purpose and success in entrepreneurship. 

Tune in and discover how to harness your inner strengths and drive your career in the direction that truly resonates with you.

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If you feel stuck in your career, interested in upward mobility, and curious about clean-label sugar reduction, this episode is for you.

At the end, you will feel inspired, empowered, and equipped with practical tips to make impactful career changes and advance in your professional journey. You will learn:

• The importance of adaptability and resilience in career transitions
• How to build and leverage professional relationships for upward mobility and growth
• Insights into the clean-label sugar reduction movement and its significance
• Strategies for making a positive impact on health and wellness through the food industry

Meet our guest Kash Rocheleau, CEO of Icon Food.

Kash shares her journey from aspiring physical therapist to business management graduate, personal trainer, and finally, to leading a company focused on clean-label sugar reduction. 

She discusses her career pivots, the importance of relationships in professional growth, the challenges and innovations in promoting healthier food alternatives,  and the secrets of upward mobility.

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Today our guest is Darcy Eikenberg, Coach, Speaker & Author of "Red Cape Rescue: Save Your Career Without Leaving Your Job”. She is on a mission to help us change our lives at work without having to change everything in our lives. 

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Today our guest is DeDee Cai founder and performance coach of FIT TO PROFIT, and on a mission to help entrepreneurs create financial freedom and build wealth from the inside out.

Today we will discuss her career journey, and why self-worth equals net worth.

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