The Career Evangelist

Career setbacks, layoffs, and restructurings can leave even high performers feeling lost. In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi interviews Michelle Schafer—career coach, author of Cultivating Career Growth, and two-time restructuring survivor—on how to rebuild confidence, clarify your professional value, and pivot with purpose.

Michelle shares her practical five-step framework for career growth, strategies for navigating mid-career transitions, and advice for professionals who feel stuck, overlooked, or unsure of their next move. If you’re navigating a layoff, career pivot, or professional reinvention, this episode provides clarity, direction, and actionable guidance.

Topics covered:

• Career transitions after layoffs

• Rebuilding confidence after setbacks

• Articulating your value in interviews

• Mid-career reinvention strategies

• Purpose-driven career growth

Subscribe for more career advice, leadership insights, and real conversations about navigating today’s workplace

What if the key to career growth, leadership, and peace wasn’t doing more—but letting go? In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi sits down with Brittany Bettini, CEO of I Need a VA and author of the upcoming book She Delegates. Brittany shares her powerful journey from surviving domestic violence to building a thriving business rooted in intentional leadership and delegation. This conversation explores why “doing it all” is a myth, how delegation can be a form of healing, and how women can scale careers and businesses without sacrificing themselves in the process.

Learn more about Brittany and her work at I Need a VA: https://ineedava.com

Delegation is not a weakness—it’s a leadership superpower. In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi interviews Brittany Bettini, CEO of I Need a VA, entrepreneur, and author of She Delegates. Brittany shares how delegation helped her rebuild confidence, heal from trauma, and scale a business without burnout.

This episode is for women entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in the belief that they must do everything alone. Brittany offers practical insights on leadership, building teams, balancing motherhood and business, and creating freedom-driven systems that support sustainable growth.

Topics covered:

• Delegation for entrepreneurs and leaders

• Women in leadership and business

• Burnout recovery and prevention

• Building systems that scale

• Healing, confidence, and career growth

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In this powerful episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi sits down with Robin Goad, AWS executive, speaker, coach, and author of Girl by Birth. Woman by Fire. Robin has spent more than 30 years leading across top Fortune 100 companies and teaching women how to win in corporate America without losing themselves.

Robin opens up about her journey from trauma and self-doubt to becoming a bold, influential leader known for her resilience and authenticity. She breaks down the “Unwritten Rulebook,” her R.E.A.L. Framework™, and the strategies women need to move from invisible to undeniable at work.

If you’re ready to master the corporate game, accelerate your career, or rebuild after life’s fires, this episode offers bold insights and practical tools you can apply today.

Find out more about my guest here: https://www.therealrobingoad.com

In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi interviews Robin Goad, a senior leader at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and author of Girl by Birth. Woman by Fire. Robin shares powerful career strategies for women who want to rise, lead, and thrive in corporate America.

👉 Topics Covered:
• How to navigate the unwritten rulebook of corporate success
• Building influence through power maps and receipts
• Promotion strategies for ambitious professionals
• How to rebuild after trauma, setbacks, and career pauses
• Leadership lessons from 30+ years in Fortune 100 companies
• How to build a life bigger than your job
• Women’s health, resilience, and wholeness

This is a must-watch for women in leadership, professionals in tech, early-career women, and anyone looking to grow their influence at work.

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In this powerful episode, Bola sits down with executive leadership advisor and author Randall Thames, a transformational guide helping leaders achieve what he calls Inevitable Outcomes™. From being labeled “less than ordinary” as a child to becoming a CEO mentor, Randall shares the personal journey that shaped his Discover, Develop, Display™ framework.

Together, we unpack how to overcome internal “dragons,” build resilience through “Process as Armor,” elevate in place, and uncover the hidden superpower that already lives within you.

Whether you're a rising professional, a seasoned leader, or someone seeking purpose in your career—this episode will equip you with clarity, confidence, and actionable tools to rise to your role.

In this episode of the Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola sits down with Amy Rasdal, founder of Billable at the Beach® and a seasoned consultant who traded corporate life for a multiple six-figure consulting business.

Amy shares powerful insights on mid-career reinvention, the advantages of consulting as a second career, and how to leverage your existing skills to build a business with freedom, flexibility, and financial stability.

You’ll learn:

• Why consulting may be the ideal next move for mid-career professionals

• How to identify and package your transferable skills

• Strategies to find clients and build a sustainable consulting practice

If you've been craving more control over your time, your income, and your career direction, this episode is your roadmap.

Tune in and start your transformation today.

Find out more about Katrena: https://www.becomingtheexpert.com.au/note

Unlock your leadership potential and discover your superpower in this inspiring conversation with Randall Thames, CEO of Inspirit Institute, executive leadership advisor, author of Rise to The Role, and creator of the Discover, Develop, Display™ framework.

In this episode, we explore:

✅ How to overcome internal “dragons” holding you back
✅ The meaning of Inevitable Outcomes™
✅ How to build leadership resilience using “Process as Armor”
✅ Career strategies for elevating your influence
✅ How to map a SMART path to the C-suite
✅ How to discover your hidden superpower

If you're interested in leadership development, career growth, executive presence, resilience, or personal transformation—this episode is for you.

For more about Randall, check out this link: https://www.kornferry.com

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In today’s episode, Bola interviews Katrena Friel, an internationally recognized Business Mentor, TEDx speaker, and award-winning author. With 25+ years of experience helping entrepreneurs and leaders elevate their influence, Katrena reveals:

🔹 How to become the expert in your field
🔹 The 7 streams of income every business should develop
🔹 How to build a strong personal brand
🔹 Strategies for creating a future-proof business
🔹 Why clarity is the foundation of confidence and success

If you’re an entrepreneur, professional, coach, or leader looking to grow your influence, increase revenue, or reposition yourself as an authority — this video is for you.

📌 Subscribe for more career, business, and leadership insights.

In this episode of the Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola sits down with Amy Rasdal, founder of Billable at the Beach® and a seasoned consultant who traded corporate life for a multiple six-figure consulting business.

Amy shares powerful insights on mid-career reinvention, the advantages of consulting as a second career, and how to leverage your existing skills to build a business with freedom, flexibility, and financial stability.

You’ll learn:

• Why consulting may be the ideal next move for mid-career professionals

• How to identify and package your transferable skills

• Strategies to find clients and build a sustainable consulting practice

If you've been craving more control over your time, your income, and your career direction, this episode is your roadmap.

Tune in and start your transformation today.

Find out more about Amy:https://www.billableatthebeach.com/