D & B sit down with Sam Thiara to hear why he believes mentorship plays a critical role in one's personal and professional development. He experienced struggle early in his professional career. Now he focuses his time on giving back to those in the search. As Sam states, it's important to find someone whom you trust to help you identify your core values and create alignment throughout your life's pursuits. 

Find his work at: http://www.sam-thiara.com/

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D & B sat down with Kymberly Dakim, founder of Nugget. She spoke of how she has learned to stay open to opportunities and prioritize her time on projects that truly matter to her by setting and tracking goals for her professional long-term career, her creative pursuits, and her personal wellbeing. 

D & B sit down with Mac Prichard, founder of Mac's List and host of How to Find Your Dream Job. They talk about to effectively use a job board and, more importantly, how to get access to the hidden job market through networking and relationship building. 

D & B sit with Jerry Fu, founder of Adapting Leaders, to hear his story of resilience and self-discovery that led him to turn away from his fear of conflict into a competent, confident manager and organizational leader. He know supports Asian American professionals to see through the moment of hesitation and transform it into decisive action. 

You can find more about Jerry and access his leader library at Adapting Leaders.

D & B sit down with Gabriel Ajak, a program analyst for FEMA and a refugee from the civil war in South Sudan. We speak of how he navigated these complex systems, maintained a sense of hope and self-determination, and found his calling in civil service. He hopes his story brings hope for youth currently dreaming of immigrating to the United States and compassion for those in the US who can support refugee resettlement. 

If you are interested in supporting people in Afghanistan currently seeking asylum, please give what you can to:

https://www.rescue.org/article/how-can-i-help-afghanistan

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D & B tell us what being part of the Will Work 4 Podcast community is all about! We know the search is complicated and unique to each person. Whether you're looking for purpose and fit or the technical skills to land your next interview, we hope the stories you hear will bring hope, laughter, and a sense of community. 

D & B sit with Liz Pessaran, a therapist turned purpose-centered life coach. She speaks to the importance of identifying your core values and developing a through-line in order to better understand what you want your career to be and how you want to enact it. We also discuss the impact of surrounding yourself with people who push you forward.

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D & B sit down with Dr. Amanda Barrientez to hear about her journey founding No Fucking Around Money. She speaks of how we can change our mindset around money to find the business and personal success we want and deserve.

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D & B sit down with Kiran Gain, Founder of Raising Resilience to hear about her thoughts on preparing for parenthood, structures of communication between partners and youth, and the importance of a somatic approach to processing. Whether you are looking for tips on how to structure your day or are thinking about adding to your family, Kiran shares a few actionable tips for every family. 

You can find her work at: https://go.oncechub.com/1HourCallwithKiran

D & B sit down with Daniel Alfon, author of How to Build a LinkedIn Profile for Business Success. They discuss how to design a LinkedIn profile and presence that works toward your career goals through cultivating an engaged network of peers, highlighting relevant experiences, and clear and direct language to attract future employers and colleagues.