She loved to draw. With a passion for art and no guidance, Tamara Laraque went to fashion school. While she enjoyed the drawing part, she didn’t like the sewing part. For the next few years she bounced around in different careers. From dental assistant, to pastry chef, to driving for Uber. Tamara tried it all as she hustled to find her path, pay her bills, take care of her family while also going through a divorce.

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He went to high school in Singapore. And while it was ok for the most part, for the last two years, Julian was unhappy. He got accepted to Cornell University in the US and attended for two years before dropping out.

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• How his parents agreed to him dropping out
• Taking a gap year in college
• How he got into the cryptocurrency space

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No one in his family went to college. So, for Joshua Cruz, college wasn’t even something he considered when he graduated from high school. By that time, he developed a love for dancing so that’s what he pursued. He soon became disheartened as he didn’t reach his career goals.

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• How he became a successful dancer and toured with a famous popstar even after he gave up dancing
• Why he gave up dancing career to go back home
• How he got into the recruiting world

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At 16 he had locks and was in a band. Danny Ruelas dreamed of becoming a famous musician. After high school, he worked different kinds of jobs as he pursued music. And then, the 2008 housing crash happened. It got so bad he had to move back in with his dad.

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• How the 2008 economic crash affected his job search
• Getting a job in quality control without a degree
• How his soft skills made him compete with those with college degrees

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His first pay check was $78. At 13, Jason Nunnelley associated employment with poverty and was determined to get credentials and experience that could help him climb the corporate ladder. Although he was in a heavy metal band and played several instruments in high school, he decided to give college a try.

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• Dopped out of three different colleges
• Got experience in different industries
• Learned to be a good leader from his mistakes

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He was working 12-hour days and was distraught when he had to turn down going to the park with his son because he was working. Antoni Tzavelas reflected on his values and determined that he needed to find a job that would give him more time to do what he felt was most important.

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• Decided what new career to pursue
• Transitioned into a new industry during the pandemic
• Stays relevant in his industry

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In high school, he had no career aspirations. But, Anthony Disney went to college anyway because his parents wanted him to. His lack of aspirations didn’t go away though. He two different majors and realized he didn’t enjoy either of them. Eventually he decided to drop out of college because he felt lost and didn’t want his dad to continue to spend his retirement money.

Listen in as Anthony Disney tells Jonaed about how:

• He found his career
• He developed leadership skills
• Why finding a career that aligns with your passions is beneficial

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Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:

• Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win: https://amzn.to/3LHQ7DO
• Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity: https://amzn.to/3dLHYBo
• Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts: https://amzn.to/3r44QiU

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He hated school and was a terrible student. Ross Sutherland finished high school by 14 but in New Zealand, students are legally required to be in school up until the age of 16, he took one semester of fine arts from a local university.  

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• His love of art and how it shaped his career
• The unconventional advice his dad gave that set the tone for his career. 
• How he worked at Olgivy & Mather, a top advertising agency, in six countries.

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The first black woman to go to space, Mae Jemison, was her role model. Miesha Williamson wanted to be an astronaut like her so she followed the same educational path. She went to college on a scholarship to be a mechanical engineer. There was one problem though, the scholarship covered 4 years and her program lasted 5 years. Then there was the financial crisis in 2008. 

Listen in as Miesha Williamson tells Jonaed about how she:

• Struggled to get work although she had internships at Ford
• Worked in restaurants just to pay the bills
• Got into tech and now helps other women to do the same

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High school was no match for him. It bored Drew Karikker so much that he slept through most of his classes. Of course, this got him in trouble. He still managed to pass and went to college.

He dropped out three times, joined the Navy and become a Nuclear Engineer before he found his calling.

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• How his time in the navy shaped him
• Dropping out of college three times.
• How he got his first job as a web developer and started Coding With Drew

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