The First Ten Years

In this conversation, Danielle is joined by Sarah Doody. Sarah is the founder of Career Strategy Lab™, a program that helps UX and product professionals at all career stages navigate their job search and articulate their skills and experience through individualized and group coaching. She is also the host of the Career Strategy Lab podcast. Sarah has been named a Future of Work expert by Forbes and is a regular Forbes.com contributor. She has also been featured in Fast Company, Insider, Fox Business, and more. Sarah is also to author her first book, The Product of You: How to Design, Market, and Sell Yourself in Your Career, forthcoming in 2024.

Highlights from the discussion include (1) the viral blog post that changed the trajectory of Sarah's career, (2) the importance of building an email list, (3) why we should design our work to fit our life, and (4) how to make a mindset shift to find a fulfilling career.

Learn more about Sarah Doody at www.sarahdoody.com/the-product-of-you/.

In this episode, Danielle is joined by Lydia Fenet. Lydia is the founder and CEO of the Lydia Fenet Agency, a boutique agency representing best-in-class charity auctioneers. Over her two-decade-long career, Lydia served as the Global Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships for Christie’s and reshaped the fundraising landscape as the world’s leading charity auctioneer. Lydia is the author of two best-selling books, The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You & Claim Your Confidence, as well as the podcast host of Claim Your Confidence in collaboration with Rockefeller Center. You can follow her auctions, antics, and anecdotes on Instagram @LydiaFenet.

Highlights from the episode include (1) Why she decided to leave her long-standing career at Christie's to start her agency, (2) How to channel confidence in your career, and (3) Her favorite piece of advice from her books.

Connect with Danielle and the podcast at danielledoolen.com.

In this episode, Danielle is joined by Allyson Conklin. Allyson is the founder of Allyson Conklin Public Relations (ACPR), a boutique PR agency for beauty, home, and lifestyle brands. A 2005 graduate of Colorado State University, she started her career in New York City working in publishing for W magazine before transitioning to PR. Allyson held PR roles at Shiseido, Cle de Peau Beaute, Zirh, and Talisker, prior to opening the doors to her eponymous company in 2010. For the last 13 years, Allyson and her team have worked with founders across the U.S. to help them grow their brands by expanding their awareness through earned media.

Highlights from the episode include: (1) Allyson's career journey from college to entrepreneurship, (2) how Allyson started her own PR agency, (3) the biggest misconception about entrepreneurship, and (4) advice for others considering entrepreneurship.

Connect with Allyson at allysonconklinpr.com or at @helloacpr.

In this solo episode, Danielle walks through her annual goal setting process. Grab a notebook and follow along to set your goals for 2024!

Some highlights from the episode include:

- Prior year reflections and acknowledging accomplishments,

- Setting goals in four distinct categories: personal, professional, financial, and well-being, and

- Plans to revisit goals throughout the year and make adjustments.

Connect with the podcast @thefirsttenyearspodcast on social or at [email protected].

Connect with Danielle at @danielledoolen or danielledoolen.com.

In this episode, Danielle is joined by Susan Chen.

About Susan Chen

Susan is a former Wall Street research analyst and portfolio manager. In 2014, Susan learned Vedic Meditation, and in 2017, after two years of study and immersing herself in a 12-week training program in India with Thom Knoles, Susan was inducted as a Vedic Meditation teacher in the highest order. Today, Susan loves teaching people with big lives and watching their busyness shift from ‘a grind’ to an enjoyable, fulfilling adventure.

Learn more about Susan Chen at www.meditatewithsusan.com.

Discussion Highlights

- Susan’s career journey and transition from Wall Street to Vedic Meditation teacher

- How taking breaks and sabbaticals can provide valuable opportunities for self-reflection and personal growth

- How you can incorporate meditation into a busy schedule

- What is Vedic Meditation and how to get started

Connect with the podcast at www.danielledoolen.com/podcast.

In this episode, Liz Young, Head of Investment Strategy at SoFi, joins Danielle. Liz is responsible for providing economic and market insights to various audiences. Before joining SoFi, Liz was the Director of Market Strategy at BNY Mellon Investment Management. Earlier in her career, she was a portfolio analyst at Baird and a research analyst at BMO Global Asset Management. Danielle and Liz discuss Liz’s career, common misconceptions about investing, and how to start investing and feel financially empowered.

Visit sofi.com/on-the-money/category/investment-strategy/ to learn more. Connect with Liz at @LizYoungStrat or listen to her podcast, The Important Part: Investing With Liz Young.

Connect with the podcast @thefirsttenyearspodcast on social or at [email protected]. Connect with Danielle at @danielledoolen or danielledoolen.com.

In this episode, Danielle is joined by Tonya Montella. Tonya is an acclaimed entrepreneur and career coach sought after by top-tier organizations to speak to their employees about confidence and fulfillment in the workplace. She’s been a serial top performer at Fortune 500 companies, navigated six career changes, and achieved senior leadership positions and some impressive salary increases along the way. She also supports and empowers women who feel stuck in their careers; unleashing their true potential by landing jobs that excite them and earning the pay that they deserve. She’s a self-published author, blogger, public speaker, fellow podcaster, and CEO of Tonya Empowers LLC.

Connect with Tonya Montella at www.tonyaempowers.com or on Instagram at @tonyaempowers.

Find Danielle's episode of the Corporate Confidence podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-your-passion-and-navigating-career-change/id1703384284?i=1000633375757

In this episode, Danielle is joined by Shanna A. Hocking. Shanna is the founder and CEO of Hocking Leadership, which specializes in leadership development and philanthropic strategy. Previously a senior executive at billion-dollar nonprofit organizations, she is a sought-after coach, consultant, and keynote speaker. She is also the author of One Bold Move a Day: Meaningful Actions to Help Women Fulfill Their Leadership and Career Potential (McGraw Hill, 2022).

Some highlights from the conversation include: (1) The four Bold Move Mindsets essential for career success, (2) Actionable tips for someone trying to figure out where they should focus their energy and career goals, and (3) How to lead from where you are

Learn more about Shanna and her book One Bold Move a Day at www.shannaahocking.com or on social at @ShannaAHocking.

Connect with the podcast at [email protected] or on Instagram at @thefirsttenyearspodcast. Learn more about Danielle at danielledoolen.com.

In this solo episode, Danielle details the lessons she's learned during the first ten years of her career. She recently wrote an article for Fast Company titled "You don’t have to climb the career ladder to be happy: Here’s how to find satisfaction early on," which discusses key career lessons she's learned. Danielle walks listeners through her key learning and adds important color to her valuable takeaways. Read the original article linked below.

Fast Company Article: https://www.fastcompany.com/90969896/you-dont-have-to-climb-the-career-ladder-to-be-happy-heres-how-to-find-satisfaction-early-in-your-career

Connect with the podcast via email at [email protected]. Or on Instagram at @thefirsttenyearspodcast and TikTok at @thefirsttenyears.

Connect with Danielle on social at @danielledoolen or at danielledoolen.com.

In this episode, Danielle is joined by Ashley Russo. Ashley Russo is a wealth management advisor at Northwestern Mutual who has built her own firm with a mission to enhance financial confidence and education for women around the world. Russo is ranked in the top 3% of advisors currently working at Northwestern Mutual.

Some highlights from the episode include:

- Ashley's career journey at Northwestern Mutual and how she became financially literate

- The importance of understanding your finances and creating a financial roadmap

- Ashley's experience building an all-female firm

- Why it’s especially important to financial plan as a woman

Connect with Ashley at northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/ashley-russo or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-russo-nm/.

Connect with the podcast at [email protected] or on Instagram at @thefirsttenyearspodcast. Connect with Danielle at danielledoolen.com or on social at @danielledoolen.