The Thrive Careers Podcast

Ever felt ghosted, rejected, or misjudged during a job interview—and had no idea why?

 Recorded as part of World Quality Week, this episode challenges the way we define ‘quality’ in hiring—and what fairness really looks like for today’s job seeker. 

This episode pulls back the curtain on hiring decisions to reveal what really drives quality hires—and why so many processes are still unfair. If you’re job hunting, changing careers, or preparing to lead a team, understanding this could change everything.

HR strategist Olajumoke Fatoki shares how simple, no-cost frameworks—and smart use of AI—can make hiring more inclusive, consistent, and human. Whether you're navigating job applications or getting ready to hire, you'll walk away with tools to empower your next step.

🎧 Listen in to discover:

• Why your résumé or interview might have failed you—even if you were qualified (and how to avoid it next time)
• How to spot biased hiring practices before they cost you an opportunity—and what fair hiring actually looks like
• How future-focused leaders (like you) can build careers and teams with integrity, clarity, and confidence

👉 If you’ve ever wondered why you didn’t land the role—or want to make hiring more fair from the inside out—tap play now. Your career clarity starts here.

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What if embracing your fear is the key to unlocking your voice and your career potential?

Navigating identity, career growth, and visibility as a woman of color isn’t just about building a résumé—it’s about owning your story. In this empowering episode, Urmi Hozain shares how she went from feeling out of place between cultures to confidently leading in the finance industry, coaching women, and speaking on international panels.

Whether you're balancing a 9-to-5 and your passion projects, struggling to find your voice, or unsure how to build your personal brand, this conversation is your permission to take up space and lead with authenticity.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• 🎤 The surprising power of public speaking in transforming confidence—and how to start small without feeling overwhelmed
• 🔍 Why finding your identity is the foundation of a fulfilling career and the game-changing role of cultural self-acceptance
• 🌱 How to build a personal brand that speaks for you—even when you're not in the room

🎧 Ready to finally show up as your whole self at work? Hit play to discover how authenticity fuels leadership, courage, and career clarity.

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What if your career could evolve faster than AI—and still leave you feeling confident, calm, and in control?

With layoffs dominating headlines and AI shifting the rules of the job market, doing “good work” isn’t enough anymore. If you’re waiting to be noticed, you're already behind.

This episode shows you how to take control—without burning out.

Inside, you’ll discover:

• The hidden reason you're not getting promoted—and how to flip the script in your favor
• How to build a powerful executive brand that attracts top-tier roles (without job hopping)
• The truth about AI in job applications—and why it could hurt your chances if used the wrong way

Hit play now to learn how to stay visible, valuable, and in demand—plus the one thing you should never rely on during a job search.

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Waiting for the right mentor could be the reason you’re not moving forward.
In this episode, I unpack a brutally honest truth: the career advice you're waiting for is already within you.

Whether you're a newcomer trying to break into your field in Canada, a mid-level pro stuck in a “safe” role, or someone exploring your next move — this episode will show you how to become your own most trusted guide.

What you’ll learn:

• Why relying solely on external mentors stalls your progress
• A practical 3-step self-coaching framework (that works!)
• The mindset that helped me reinvent my career in a new country
• How to silence imposter syndrome and shift your narrative
• A daily self-check routine that builds clarity and momentum

🔎 Keywords: career growth, self-coaching, imposter syndrome, career reinvention, how to get unstuck, career clarity, newcomer success

🎧 Listen now. Then start asking better questions — the kind your inner mentor already knows the answers to.

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In this special episode of the Thrive Careers Podcast, Ola uses her creative storytelling skills to deliver a remarkable performance: Letters Across Time — a live radio reenactment originally broadcast on Trent Radio for the Peter Robinson Bicentennial.

Through the voice of Brigid, an Irish settler in 1825, and Ola’s own journey as a newcomer in 2025, this story explores the timeless courage it takes to begin again. You’ll hear themes of immigrant resilience, career adaptation, and finding community that still resonate today.

Plus, stay tuned for a behind-the-scenes conversation on storytelling, identity, and how newcomers can own their stories to thrive in new environments and careers.

✨ Whether you’ve been here for generations or you just arrived yesterday, your story matters — and it’s worth celebrating.

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Just arrived in a new country? Or trying to turn your job search into real career growth?

 Welcome to the Thrive Careers Podcast — your go-to guide for building a career you love, no matter where your journey began.

Hosted by Olajumoke Fatoki, award-winning career coach and HR professional, each episode gives you practical strategies, insider tips, and real success stories to help you:

• Navigate the job market with confidence
• Translate your skills and experience to a new environment
• Land interviews, ace them, and grow in your career
• Build the connections that open doors

Whether you’re a newcomer, an immigrant professional, or simply ready for your next chapter, this is where your career transformation begins.

🎧 Press play — your thriving career starts here.

Learn more here: https://ihaveapodcast.com/the-thrive-careers-podcast-by-olajumoke-fatoki/

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In this reflective solo episode, Olajumoke Fatoki shares a personal moment that turned into a powerful career metaphor: taking a walk with her son led to the realization that progress begins with small, intentional steps. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin in your career journey, this episode offers a practical roadmap to get moving.

Olajumoke challenges listeners to shift from vague goals to specific micro actions that create momentum. Whether it’s applying to two jobs per day, messaging professionals on LinkedIn, or posting once a week about your career journey, these consistent efforts build confidence and clarity.

🧠 Key Insights & Actionable Takeaways

1. Micro Goals Drive Momentum
   • Success starts with small wins. Set a reachable goal (e.g., apply to two roles today) and let that accomplishment fuel your next step.
2. Inaction Comes From Ambiguity, Not Laziness
   • Many professionals get stuck waiting for perfect conditions. A lack of clarity, not motivation, is the real roadblock.
3. Turn Clarity Into Action
   • Don’t just plan — do something specific:
     • ✅ Apply to 2+ relevant roles per day
     • ✅ Send 1 LinkedIn message to expand your network
     • ✅ Rewrite 3 resume bullet points with impact-based language
     • ✅ Share 1 post a week about your growth or insights
4. Consistency Trumps Volume
   • Don’t try to be everywhere. Choose the one platform where you feel most comfortable and show up consistently.
5. Movement > Waiting
   • Progress isn't about knowing everything upfront. It's about starting. Action brings clarity, which builds confidence.

📌 Thrive Tip of the Week

• Set one small, achievable career goal this week
• DM Olajumoke on LinkedIn or Instagram (@ThriveCareersHub) to share your goal or request a LinkedIn outreach template
• Download the free Career Clarity Playbook https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/hqVN6Bu
• Listen to the Goal Setting episode from earlier this year [https://bit.ly/3CaLS36 ]

🎯 Ideal For:

• Career changers
• Newcomers to a job market
• Professionals returning from a break
• Job seekers feeling overwhelmed

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🔗 Subscribe, share, and stay intentional — your momentum starts now.

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Are you tired of applying to job after job and hearing nothing back? Wondering why others with less experience seem to get ahead while you’re stuck in career limbo? In this game-changing episode of the Thrive Careers Podcast, Olajumoke Fatoki breaks down why your résumé alone isn’t enough in today’s job market—and how the influencer economy has reshaped the way professionals land opportunities.

You’ll learn why visibility, credibility, and relationships are more important than ever—and how to position yourself so the right people see your value.
Whether you're a career changer, recent grad, immigrant professional, or mid-career job seeker, this episode offers practical strategies to help you:

✅ Build a personal brand without becoming a social media influencer
 ✅ Increase visibility and get noticed by recruiters and decision-makers
 ✅ Shift from applying blindly to attracting real opportunities
 ✅ Use LinkedIn more effectively to network and grow credibility
 ✅ Take small steps that lead to big wins in your job search

🎁 Plus, grab Olajumoke’s FREE Career Clarity Playbook to uncover your strengths and stand out in today’s competitive job market. https://bit.ly/455gApU

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Feel invisible on LinkedIn—or unsure how to make AI actually work for your job search?
You’re not alone. And the good news? You don’t have to be a tech expert or influencer to build a standout profile.

In this episode, career coach and HR strategist Olajumoke Fatoki chats with Al Kushner, author of The AI LinkedIn Advantage, about how to make LinkedIn work for you—with the help of AI tools that save time and boost visibility.

💡 You’ll learn:

• How to use AI to write stronger LinkedIn summaries and headlines
• The biggest LinkedIn mistakes that cost professionals job opportunities
• How to reconnect with your network (even if you’ve been MIA for a while)
• Why SEO matters more than ever in today’s job market

Whether you’re job searching, pivoting careers, or simply ready to show up with more confidence—this episode is your toolkit.

📘 Download the Career Clarity Playbook (Free!):
https://bit.ly/CareerClarityPlaybook

📱 Connect with Al:
alkushnerspeaks.com

🎧 Hit play and start rewriting your LinkedIn story—on your terms.

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Think TEDx is only for celebrities or industry experts? Terry Fossum’s journey proves otherwise.
From growing up in one of the poorest U.S. cities to leading nuclear bomber crews in the Air Force, surviving solo treks in the Amazon and Arctic, winning a Fox reality survival show, and becoming a #1 bestselling author and award‑winning actor—Terry’s story is the ultimate underdog tale. His iconic TEDx talk, “Why You Didn’t Reach That Goal…Again,” reached the top 2 TEDx talks globally, applying Nobel Prize-winning science to a game-changing goal-setting method called the “Ox Cart Technique” 

🎯 In this episode, we unpack:

• How to test if your idea is TEDx‑worthy, even if you doubt your expertise
• What made Terry’s talk go viral—and how you can emulate it
• The insider strategy organizers look for in standout speakers

If you’ve ever thought, “Who am I to speak at TEDx?”, Terry’s journey will blow that myth apart—and give you a step‑by‑step plan to land your own red‑dot moment.

👉 Tune in now for expert-level mindset shifts, unfiltered strategy, and the urgency to stop overthinking and step up to the stage.

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