Your Career, Your Way

By Aziza Mustafa and Laura Criscione

"Your Career Your Way," is a source of inspiration for millennial professional women in pursuit of community while navigating career fulfillment and personal leadership. Whether it's strategies for ca... more

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The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.

Your Career, Your Way episodes:

August 26, 2026 Ep #42 - Rebranding Yourself is the Flex You Think It is
So many people are sitting on a version of themselves they've outgrown — a job title, a hobby they used to love, an identity they feel attached to.
In this solo episode, Aziza shares her personal framework for making changes that actually stick- whether you're thinking about any kind of pivot or rebrand (online, career, or just in how you show up).
Give yourself that permission to change your mind, or your identity! It’s actually pretty freeing.
Consider this a nudge. What have you outgrown that you’re looking to change?

Join the Community!
Join our WhatsApp Women’s Career Community for career tips, workshops, coworking calls & more: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KFtDL9Nvnus5OR4RZP7QGf
Follow us on IG: @_yourcareeryourway
RSVP to our upcoming Career Mapping Workshop on September 17, 2026 in Fort Lauderdale!
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August 19, 2026Ep #41- How to Figure out Your Next Career Move (Do this FIRST before job hunting)
Feeling miserable in your job but have no idea what to do about it or what to do next? You’re definitely not alone (even if it feels this way!) In this episode, Laura shares why it’s important to stop randomly applying to jobs out of frustration and instead slow down, gain clarity, and make more intentional career moves. She shares her own experience about feeling stuck, unhappy, and unfulfilled at work and why you always have more options than you think you do.

How to identify what is (and isn’t!) working in your current and past roles by dissecting your career
How your career values can reveal where you’re experiencing misalignment
Why identifying your career non-negotiables can completely change your job search
How gaining clarity will help you make more aligned career decisions

✨ Need support figuring out your career direction? Book a free 30-minute call to explore whether -6 Weeks to Career Clarity- is right for you: https://calendly.com/lauracriscione

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Join the Community!
Join our WhatsApp Women’s Career Community for career tips, workshops, co-working calls & more: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KFtDL9Nvnus5OR4RZP7QGf
Follow us on IG: @_yourcareeryourway
Hate your job but don’t know what to do next?: www.coachingwithlaurac.com/work-with-me
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19min
August 06, 2026Ep #40- From Brain Rot to Analog: Beating Digital Fatigue in 2026
2026 officially became the “Analog Year,” as many generations are experiencing digital fatigue. In this episode, Aziza and Laura dig into why so many are trading screens for park picnics, why AI productivity culture is exhausting everyone, and why doing "low effort" analog activities might be the most important thing you do all week.
Yes, analog activities never disappeared, but technology and AI advancements have a chokehold over our time and attention. Listen to this episode to find your way back to intentional living and consumption!
In this episode, we discuss:
Why 2024's "brain rot" gave way to 2026's analog resurgence
The AI productivity trap and why everyone's tired of being "efficient"
Options for setting boundaries around your phone
Letting yourself be bored and having simple, low-cost hobbies
Join the Community!
Join our WhatsApp Women’s Career Community for career tips, workshops, co-working calls & more: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KFtDL9Nvnus5OR4RZP7QGf
Follow us on IG: @_yourcareeryourway
Hate your job but don’t know what to do next?: www.coachingwithlaurac.com/work-with-me
Want to be a better manager/leader?: https://www.beacons.ai/choiceleadership
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26min
July 29, 2026Ep #39- Dream of Being Your Own Boss? Here's What You Should Know
Thinking about starting a business or wondering what it really looks like behind the scenes? In this episode, Aziza and Laura get real about what it's actually like to build an online service based business from the ground up. They dive into their biggest lessons learned, mistakes they'd avoid next time, and questions for you to ask yourself before you take the leap. Whether you're actively building something on the side, testing an idea, or just curious if entrepreneurship is a right fit, listen to this episode first!
What you’ll take from this episode:
What we underestimated about running a business before we started
Realities of having a secondary source of income in this economy
The biggest lessons (and mistakes) from building our own ventures
Practical questions to ask yourself before pursuing a business idea
Join the Community!
Join our WhatsApp Women’s Career Community for career tips, workshops, coworking calls & more: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KFtDL9Nvnus5OR4RZP7QGf
Follow us on IG: @_yourcareeryourway
Hate your job but don’t know what to do next?: www.coachingwithlaurac.com/work-with-me
Want to be a better manager/leader?: https://www.beacons.ai/choiceleadership
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26min
July 15, 2026 Ep #38 - This is 30: What I'm Actually Prioritizing this Decade
In this episode, Aziza shares her non-negotiables of this new decade and as a corporate drop-out. While life circumstances may be different for us all, there is still something for all to be inspired by. Walk away with some ideas or new priorities for yourself, and let's help each other get to where we need to be!
Some priorities Aziza shares includes:
- Financial habits to drop or keep as you learn to manage money better
- Seeing everything as an investment - whether you're attending a birthday party, or investing in your fitness journey
-Investing in quality clothes, or even finding opportunities to save

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Join the YCYW Community!
Join our WhatsApp Women’s Career Community for career tips, workshops, coworking calls & more: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KFtDL9Nvnus5OR4RZP7QGf
Follow us on IG: @_yourcareeryourway
Follow us on TT: @yourcareeryourwaypod
Hate your job but don’t know what to do next?: www.coachingwithlaurac.com/work-with-me
Want to be a better manager/leader?: https://www.beacons.ai/choiceleadership

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July 08, 2026Ep 37- 10 Ways to Stop Living on Autopilot While in Your 9–5 Job
Have you ever looked up and wondered where the last few months, or even years, went? If every day feels the same and you're simply going through the motions, you may be living on autopilot.

In this solo episode, Laura explores why this happens (especially while working a 9–5), the psychology behind autopilot mode, and 10 practical ways to bring more intention, energy, and fulfillment back into your daily life!

In this episode, you’ll learn:
What living on "autopilot" really means and why our brains naturally do it
Common signs you may be stuck in repetitive routines
Why working a traditional 9–5 can make time feel like it's flying by
10 simple strategies to create more novelty, purpose, and joy in your everyday life

Join the Community!
Join our WhatsApp Women’s Career Community for career tips, workshops, co-working calls & more: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KFtDL9Nvnus5OR4RZP7QGf

Follow us on IG: @_yourcareeryourway
Follow us on TT: @yourcareeryourwaypod

Hate your job but don’t know what to do next?: www.coachingwithlaurac.com/work-with-me

Want to be a better manager/leader?: https://www.beacons.ai/choiceleadership
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July 01, 2026Ep 36- Having a Fixed Mindset is Killing your Career: How to Build a Growth Mindset to Get Ahead & Find Success
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "I'm just not good at that," or "I'll never be able to do this"? These thoughts may be keeping you stuck more than you realize.
In this episode, Laura and Aziza break down the difference between a fixed and growth mindset, how these patterns show up in your career and everyday life, and practical ways to start shifting your thinking so you can create more opportunities for yourself.
In this episode, we cover:
What a fixed mindset vs. a growth mindset actually is
Common thoughts that signal you're operating from a fixed mindset
Real-life examples of how a fixed mindset affects promotions, learning new skills, and career growth
Simple strategies to begin developing a growth mindset
Reflection questions to help you identify where your mindset may be holding you back
You’ll walk away with tools to recognize and challenge those limiting beliefs and actionable reflection prompts you can implement this week!

Join our Career Community!
Join our WhatsApp Women’s Community for career tips, workshops, co-working calls & more: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KFtDL9Nvnus5OR4RZP7QGf

Follow us on IG: @_yourcareeryourway
Follow us on TT: @yourcareeryourwaypod

Hate your job but don’t know what to do next?: www.coachingwithlaurac.com/work-with-me

Want to be a better manager/leader?: https://www.beacons.ai/choiceleadership
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June 24, 2026Ep #35 - Linear vs. Portfolio Careers: Advancing Your Career as a Generalist
In a world that celebrates the linear career - specializing in one thing and sticking to it, this one is for careerist who genuinely thrives across multiple interests, roles, and skill sets. Hello, generalists!
In this conversation, Aziza and Laura reframe what it means to be a generalist and why your ability to span disciplines, adapt quickly, and connect dots across industries is one of the best strategies (if you know how to position yourself and your skills right).
Being multi-passionate isn't about doing everything, being everything, or having it all figured out at once. It's about getting clear on what success and fulfillment actually look like for you — not the version we've been taught to want.
In this episode, we cover:
Why the generalist path gets underestimated (and what you can do to promote your skills)
How non-linear and portfolio careers are the future of work
What it looks like to define your own version of a successful career
Whether you're a generalist, pursuing a portfolio career, or need some inspiration before you pivot a long-time job, this one is for you!
As always, join and connect with us:
Instagram: @_yourcareeryourway
WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KFtDL9Nvnus5OR4RZP7QGf

Ready for a career change?: https://www.coachingwithlaurac.com/work-with-me
Want to be a better manager/leader?: https://website.beacons.ai/choiceleadership
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June 17, 2026 Ep 34- What Drives You, Really? Introducing Yourself Without Labels
In this episode, we sit with a question that sounds simple but cuts surprisingly deep: If you had to introduce yourself without your job, your ethnicity, your hobbies, or your location- what would you say?
Your hosts go one layer deeper, past the labels and into the why behind them, into what really drives us.
Whether you're someone who's always had a clear sense of self or someone who's never been asked to think this way, this episode will leave you thinking about yourself in a new way.
This exercise is harder than it sounds, but if you try it out yourself, reach out to us to let us know your new intro! & as always, join our WhatsApp Community! (Career tips, workshops & more):
Follow us on IG: @_yourcareeryourway
Follow us on TT: @yourcareeryourwaypod
Ready for a career change?: https://www.coachingwithlaurac.com/work-with-me
Want to be a better manager/leader?: https://www.beacons.ai/choiceleadership

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16min
September 03, 2025 Ep 33- The Time Management Myth in your Job Search: Your Career Questions Answered Part 1
In this first Career Q&A session, Laura and Aziza discuss various aspects of career development, including professional growth without company support, improving your career prospects, and the best decisions they made in their personal careers. They dive into how to create motivation while working soul-sucking jobs, navigating promotion setbacks, and effective time management when it comes to job hunting, which is not what you think!

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Q&A Session
01:01 Professional Development Without Company Support
04:24 Improving Career Prospects
08:16 Best Career Decisions and Lessons Learned
13:56 Creating Motivation in a Job You Dislike
18:53 Navigating Promotion Setbacks
23:29 Time Management for Job Applications

Ready for a career change?: https://www.coachingwithlaurac.com/work-with-me
Want to be a better manager/leader?: https://website.beacons.ai/choiceleadership

Come hang out!
Follow us on IG: @_yourcareeryourway
Follow us on TT: @yourcareeryourwaypod
Join our Linkedin group! (Career tips, workshops & more): https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13145203/

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FAQs about Your Career, Your Way:

How many episodes does Your Career, Your Way have?

The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.