In this episode, Danielle is joined by Octavia Goredema, career coach and founder of Twenty Ten Agency. Octavia hosts the new Audible Original series, How to Change Careers with Octavia Goredema, and is the author PREP, PUSH, PIVOT: Essential Career Strategies for Underrepresented Women.

Some highlights from the episode include:

- Octavia's experience changing careers, how she got into career coaching, and why she considers her career a dual career, 

- Advice for professionals considering changing careers and 

- A discussion about Octavia's book PREP, PUSH, PIVOT: Essential Career Strategies for Underrepresented Women, and her Audible Original series, How to Change Careers with Octavia Goredema

Connect with Octavia and learn about her book at octaviagoredema.com or on Instagram at @octaviagoredema.

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

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

In Episode 2, Danielle speaks with senior content manager at Monster, journalist, and author Elana Lyn Gross. They discuss the first ten years of Elana's career, how her definition of success has changed, why they dislike the term lazy girl jobs, and her book What Next?: Your Five-Year Plan for Life after College.

Learn more at Elana Lyn Gross at https://elanalyn.com/ or connect with her on Instagram at @elanalyngross.

To purchase her book, What Next?: Your Five-Year Plan for Life after College, visit https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/What-Next/Elana-Lyn-Gross/9781507213452

Share your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions for future podcast episodes or guest speakers via email at [email protected] or Instagram at @thefirsttenyearspodcast.

Connect with Danielle at www.danielledoolen.com or on Instagram at @danielledoolen.

In this introduction episode, Danielle shares her career journey and the genesis of the podcast. Her journey has been filled with twists, turns, and unexpected opportunities, and she's learned valuable lessons along the way.

Some highlights from the episode include:

- Why she took the leap from a secure career path to pursue a creative career.

- How she overcame challenges, such as student loan debt and professional uncertainty.

- Why she believes that enjoying work is not just a dream; it's a reality we can all create.

Share your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions for future podcast episodes or guest speakers via email at [email protected] or Instagram at @thefirsttenyearspodcast.

Connect with Danielle at www.danielledoolen.com or on Instagram at @danielledoolen.