The Informational Interview

By Lauren Fagan

Welcome to The Informational Interview, where I conduct informational interviews in a wide variety of industries ranging from project managers to park rangers, voice over actors to venture capitalists... more

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How many episodes does The Informational Interview have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.

The Informational Interview episodes:

January 23, 2024 Ep 5 | How Small Companies Can Supercharge Your Career Shift | From Journalist -> Copywriting ft. Rena Silverman Devereux
Follow along as I interview Rena Silverman Devereaux about her journey from Journalist to Copywriting and Content Strategy, how your loved ones can help you figure out where you want to work, why she thinks people pivoting careers should work at small companies, and how you already likely have a ton of transferrable skills.
The Informational Interview is the podcast that helps you learn about different careers and what it takes to break into them from professionals who have done just that. Your host, Lauren Fagan, is on a mission to talk to people in all sorts of careers to learn more about what their jobs look like and how to break into them. Each week, I talked to professionals who have successfully pivoted into a career that they love - If you're not satisfied with your work life, if you're feeling unfulfilled or like there's got to be more to work than this, but don't know what you want to do next... you're in the right place!

Show Notes
Facebeook Ads Library
Rocketmoney (Formerly Truebill) App
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32min
January 16, 2024 Ep 4 | Why Spending Time Getting To Know Yourself Should Be Your First Step When Changing Careers | From Marketer -> Influencer ft. Adria Barich
Follow along as I interview Adria Barich about her journey from Marketing Consultant to full-time Content Creator/Influencer. In this episode, we'll get a peek under the hood of what life as an influencer really looks like, hear about why we both loved traveling solo, and unpack why it's crucial to know yourself before you start making content for other people.
The Informational Interview is the podcast that helps you learn about different careers and what it takes to break into them from professionals who have done just that. Your host, Lauren Fagan, is on a mission to talk to people in all sorts of careers to learn more about what their jobs look like and how to break into them. Each week, I talked to professionals who have successfully pivoted into a career that they love - If you're not satisfied with your work life, if you're feeling unfulfilled or like there's got to be more to work than this, but don't know what you want to do next... you're in the right place!
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Book Recommendations*
101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think
Quinta Brunson - She Memes Well

Get in touch with Adria
adriabarich.com
[email protected]
Adria & Oatmeal TikTokAdria & Oatmeal YoutubeAdria & Oatmeal Instagram

Get in touch with me
theinformationalinterview.carrd.co
[email protected]
*These recommendations may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you click on or purchase products/services through the provided links. This comes at no extra cost to you and helps support the production of this podcast. I only recommend products/services that I personally use or believe will add value to my listeners. Your support is appreciated!

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37min
January 09, 2024 Ep 3 | Why That Job You Hated Wasn't A Waste Of Time | From Teacher -> Analytics ft. Preston Sagastegui-Smith
Follow along as I interview Preston Sagastegui-Smith about his journey from math teacher to data analytics, the pit stops along the way, breaking into the data industry, and why even your least favorite job can give you invaluable skills that will serve you later in your career.
The Informational Interview is the podcast that helps you learn about different careers and what it takes to break into them from professionals who have done just that. Your host, Lauren Fagan, is on a mission to talk to people in all sorts of careers to learn more about what their jobs look like and how to break into them. Each week, I talked to professionals who have successfully pivoted into a career that they love - If you're not satisfied with your work life, if you're feeling unfulfilled or like there's got to be more to work than this, but don't know what you want to do next... you're in the right place!
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31min
January 01, 2024 Ep 2 | Recognizing When Your Soul Isn't Being Fed | From Project Manager -> VoiceOver Actor ft. Nicola Fordwood
On our first ever interview episode of The Informational Interview, Follow along as I interview Nicola Fordwood about her career journey into voice over acting, and advice for anyone looking to break into that industry.

The Informational Interview podcast is hosted by Lauren Fagan, who is on a mission to interview every job... ever! From Dog walkers to Doctors, Project Managers to Pianists, and everything in between, Lauren wants to talk to them all. Her mission is to normalize a 'winding' career path, and demystify different careers to empower listeners to pursue careers that are right for them.

Show Notes:
Nicola's Recommendations for V/O classes:
⁠Voice One⁠
⁠Real Voice LA⁠
⁠Voiceover Camp ⁠
⁠Atlanta Voiceover Studio⁠

Book recommendations:
⁠"I Could Do Anything if I Only Knew What it Was" by Barbara Sher⁠
⁠"Do What You Love" by Leigh Standley
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35min
January 01, 2024 Ep 1 | The 'Why' Behind The Informational Interview Podcast | From Agency Life -> Consultant -> Podcaster ft. Lauren Fagan
Welcome to the very first episode of The Informational Interview with Lauren Fagan! Today, we're kicking off by talking about why I wanted to start this podcast, and a bit of background about me. I go into detail about my professional journey and the winding path I took to get me where I am today, along with the four main reasons I wanted to start this podcast. This episode covers what informational interviews are, why they can be difficult, and what you can expect from future episodes. Thanks for tuning in!

Connect with me!
Email: [email protected]
Website: theinformationalinterview.carrd.co
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15min

FAQs about The Informational Interview:

How many episodes does The Informational Interview have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.