Go Find Out: The Career Switch Podcast

Ep.41: Jessi takes the leap into podcasting from the corporate world!

If you've ever thought about leaving your corporate job behind to pursue your passion as a career, Ex-Googler Jessi Shuraleff is here to tell you how she did just that!
 
Listen as Jessi shares how she broke the golden handcuffs and took the leap into building out her podcast as a business she's proud to leave as a legacy for her daughters.
 
Learn more about Jessi and her podcast here! https://www.jessishuraleff.com/
And listen to her podcast, This is the Truth: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-my-truth/id1504560828
Follow Jessi's podcast on IG! https://www.instagram.com/thisismytruthpodcast/
 
Links from the Show
 
Dare to Lead by Brene Brown: https://amzn.to/3uuhLee
 
And here's a link to my latest book, Should You Work from Home? The Truth About Remote Work & How to Find Real Remote Jobs Fast!
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pjZtbK
Other Bookstores: https://books2read.com/u/mZayLD
 
Back for a limited time! Check out my resume writing services!
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Tools I Use for This Show:
 
Podbean - I use Podbean to host my website because I think they do a great job of distributing it to podcast channels are super easy to use. If you'd like to give it a whirl, here's a link for one month free! https://www.podbean.com/GoFindOutPodcast
 
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Email me: EvergrowthCoach@gmail.com
 
Interested in my fiction or articles about being an Indie-Author? Check out my author website at https://www.jjrussellwrites.com
 
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Ep.40: Make Space for Change (Solo)

Ep.40: Make Space for Change (Solo)
 
Have you ever felt stuck in a rut, doing the same things everyday and expecting different results? In this episode, I talk about how making space in our lives for change can lead to bigger, more exciting shifts that we're looking for in our lives.
 
And here's a link to my latest book, Should You Work from Home? The Truth About Remote Work & How to Find Real Remote Jobs Fast!
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pjZtbK
Other Bookstores: https://books2read.com/u/mZayLD
 
Back for a limited time! Check out my resume writing services!
https://www.fiverr.com/share/azEqLp
 
Tools I Use for This Show:
 
Podbean - I use Podbean to host my website because I think they do a great job of distributing it to podcast channels are super easy to use. If you'd like to give it a whirl, here's a link for one month free! https://www.podbean.com/GoFindOutPodcast
 
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You can also follow this podcast on:
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Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/gofindoutpdcast
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@GoFindOutPodcast
Email me: EvergrowthCoach@gmail.com
 
Interested in my fiction or articles about being an Indie-Author? Check out my author website at https://www.jjrussellwrites.com
 
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Ep.39: Kelly Does it Anyway When They Tell Her She Can't!

Ready for some hard truths that will give you the kick in the pants you need to get started on working toward your goals? Listen to this interview with Women's Travel Designer, Kelly Lewis about her journey of writing a book during the pandemic!
 
Kelly talks about:
Turning negativity and chaos into fuel to help you move toward your goals
Not being defined by other people's expectations
Using failure as a learning experience
 
Learn more about Kelly here: https://www.gokellylewis.com/ and check out her travel business for women here: https://damesly.com/
You can also check out her new book, Tell Her She Can't: Inspiring Stories of Unstoppable Women
https://www.tellhershecant.com/
 
And here's a link to my latest book, Should You Work from Home? The Truth About Remote Work & How to Find Real Remote Jobs Fast!
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pjZtbK
Other Bookstores: https://books2read.com/u/mZayLD
 
Back for a limited time! Check out my resume writing services!
https://www.fiverr.com/share/azEqLp
 
Tools I Use for This Show:
 
Podbean - I use Podbean to host my website because I think they do a great job of distributing it to podcast channels are super easy to use. If you'd like to give it a whirl, here's a link for one month free! https://www.podbean.com/GoFindOutPodcast
 
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Looking for more inspiration?
 
Sign up for the Go Find Out Podcast email list and get tips on how to kick your fears to the curb and go find out! You'll also hear about upcoming guests and any new book releases!  https://mailchi.mp/269e51a68b80/im-ready-to-go-find-out
 
You can also follow this podcast on:
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChkAbL0fPvaomE_vZKz-hIQ
Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/gofindoutpdcast
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@GoFindOutPodcast
Email me: EvergrowthCoach@gmail.com
 
Interested in my fiction or articles about being an Indie-Author? Check out my author website at https://www.jjrussellwrites.com
 
Want to support the podcast? Buy me a cup of coffee here!
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Ep.38: Megan helps you align your branding!

Are you a creative entrepreneur who struggles to find a great connection with your clients? Megan Kuhar can help!
 
In this episode, Megan discusses branding and why it doesn't have to make us feel dirty or inauthentic. She also shares her own zig-zag journey to becoming an entrepreneur and how she's had to push through doubts to stay focused on her business goals.
 
Learn more about Megan here: https://www.megan-kuhar.com/
You can also get a ton of information by listening to Megan's podcast, Creative Brand Sessions: (https://www.megan-kuhar.com/podcast) or by following her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/megankuhar/)
 
And here is where you can check out more information about Megan's Online Business Booster!   http://megan-kuhar.com/onlinebusinessbooster
We could be badass creative entrepreneurs together!
 
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Looking for more inspiration?
 
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Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/gofindoutpdcast
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@GoFindOutPodcast
Email me: EvergrowthCoach@gmail.com
 
Interested in my fiction or articles about being an Indie-Author? Check out my author website at https://www.jjrussellwrites.com
 
Want to support the podcast? Buy me a cup of coffee here!
https://ko-fi.com/gofindoutpodcast
 
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Ep.37: The Power of Saying "No"

We've all had that experience of saying yes to doing something we don't really want to do. It's probably happened at work, or in your business, or even with friends or family who want some of your time.
 
But what if you started choosing what you say yes to and, more importantly, what you say No to? 
 
In this episode we explore the power of saying no and how doing so can give you back some control in your life.
 
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Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/gofindoutpdcast
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Email me: EvergrowthCoach@gmail.com
 
Interested in my fiction or articles about being an Indie-Author? Check out my author website at https://www.jjrussellwrites.com
 
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Ep.36: Michelle reinvents herself through Automation!

If you've ever wondered how small businesses manage to get so much done in so little time with only a few personnel, check out today's interview with Automation Specialist, Michelle Thompson!
 
In this episode, Michelle explains how she was forced to implement automation strategies in her personal life after experiencing a stroke and how that eventually led to her starting a business, Awesome Outsourcing, where she helps others add automation into their business processes to free up more time.
 
Episode Links:
 
Check out Michelle's business where she helps others automate their processes and outsource tasks to add more time back into their day! https://awesomeoutsourcing.com/
 
Want to learn more about automation and outsourcing? Listen to Michelle's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/automate-to-dominate/id1499157788
 
You can also follow Michelle on the following social media platforms:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeOutsourcing
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Diakonos2323
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleethompson/
Email: Michelle@awesomeoutsourcing.com
 
The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday
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Looking for more inspiration?
 
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You can follow this podcast on:
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChkAbL0fPvaomE_vZKz-hIQ
Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/gofindoutpdcast
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@GoFindOutPodcast
Email me: EvergrowthCoach@gmail.com
 
Interested in my fiction or articles about being an Indie-Author? Check out my author website at https://www.jjrussellwrites.com
 
Want to support the podcast? Buy me a cup of coffee here!
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Ep.35: Solo: The Fear of Deflation & How to Defeat It!

You're probably familiar with the Fear of Success and the Fear of Failure, but in this episode, I focus on a lesser known fear that still holds a lot of us back from going after our goals: The Fear of Deflation.
 
We experience the Fear of Deflation when we're afraid that we'll eventually lose interest in our goal and, as a result, we simply don't even start toward the goal.
 
This is a fear that halts many women and entrepreneurs in our tracks and keeps us frozen in the fear that we'll sink time, money, or effort into something that we might possibly grow bored of.
 
So what do we do?
 
Most people let their Fear of Deflation win and end up giving up on their goals.
 
I say, "Not Today, Fear of Deflation!"
 
In this episode, let me help you kick your Fear of Deflation to the curb with 3 simple steps!
 
Episode Links:
 
Here is the link to Megan Kuhar's Online Business Booster if you're interesting in checking it out and signing up for the same cohort with me! It starts February 12th though, so register soon! We'll be badass creative entrepreneurs together!  http://megan-kuhar.com/onlinebusinessbooster
 
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Looking for more inspiration?
 
You can follow this podcast on facebook, twitter, Instagram, or YouTube
 
Interested in my fiction or articles about being an Indie-Author? Check out my author website at https://www.jjrussellwrites.com
 
Want to support the podcast? Buy me a cup of coffee here!
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Ep. 34: Monika helps you build wealth through real estate investments!

If you've ever considered investing in real estate, then this is the episode for you! Listen as I interview Real Estate Investment Specialist, Monika Jazyk about her experience of getting into the industry.
 
You'll hear about:
 
How she and her husband dealt with naysayers who didn't believe in their vision
How she built a thriving community in real estate investing when she couldn't initially find peers in the field
Why she feels that investing in real estate can help you build wealth better than traditional investing practices can
 
Episode Notes & Links:
 
Learn more about Monika and her real estate investment training here: RPInvestments - Real Estate Training Investments and Events 
 
You can also check out her social media here:
Facebook: @rpinvestments 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rp.investments/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYJLX8AYAS1XJgH1-SzZjWw 
And here is link to her book, Employee to Entrepreneur: https://amzn.to/3nvYqop
 
And of course, a link to Rich Dad, Poor Dad, which is a book Monika refers to a few times throughout the interview (and definitely worth a read!)
https://amzn.to/3nwQPpt
 
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Ep.33: New Year - Hit the Reset Button!

 
We've all had the experience of getting swept up in making New Year's resolutions only to forget about them or let our great plans fizzle out when we lose interest or aren't sure how to move forward with our New Year's resolution goals.
 
I don't know about you, but I'm pretty excited to put 2020 behind me and watch the ball drop to ring in 2021 (hopefully the ball will not burst into flames as it drops or detach itself and roll through the streets of NYC… Yeah. We all know it's been that kind of year).
 
For 2021, I'm excited to set some new years resolutions and goals of things I want to achieve and good habits I'd like to start this year. And I want to KEEP those resolutions and hit my goals, dangit, so in this episode, I'll go over the best methods for setting goals or resolutions that you'll be a lot more likely to keep in 2021.
 
Looking for more inspiration?
 
I've also turned this episode into an actual youtube video (that's more than just audio!) Check it out here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChkAbL0fPvaomE_vZKz-hIQ
More Videos coming soon!
 
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Show Transcript:
 
Intro
 
Welcome to the Go Find Out Podcast, Episode number 33! I'm your host, Jennifer Jelliff-Russell. On today's episode, I'm going tell you how to more effectively use the New Year as a jumping off point to start moving toward your goals. This isn't another, "Make some New Year's resolutions" message. We all know that those usually only last until about February before you fall back into old habits. So instead, we're gonna talk about how to set new years resolutions that will actually stick.
 
Before that, I do want to let you know that one of the changes I'm making this New Year is in this podcast. If you've been listening to the last few episodes, you know I've been shifting things in the show here and there, changing the update section to be a "what I'm loving this week" segment, and then seeing what it would be like to drop the update or what I'm loving segment altogether.
 
This change for the new year will be a little bit bigger shift. The thing is, I really want to optimize what you listeners get out of this podcast, so I've decided to flip the dynamic a little and do more solo episodes with less guest interviews. Don't worry, I'll still have great guests on the show! But I'm going to see what you think of getting 1 awesome guest a month and then having the rest of the shows be shorter, more concise solo shows with actionable advice for how to deal with all the bullshit that gets in your way when you're going after you goals.
 
There may also be a little more cursing… we'll see.
 
Okay, with that said, let's jump into this new year, you know, the one that seemed like it would never get here, and talk about why New Years resolutions don't tend to work as well as what you can do to beat the odds of getting into new habits that will move you closer to your goals.
 
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Main show
 
First off, welcome to the new year, 2021. I think we're all ready for something a little better than the shitshow we've had in 2020, right?
 
And, since it's the new year, you might have gotten swept up in the whole, New Year, New You, mantra. And hey, there's nothing wrong with wanting to make some positive changes in your life. I think it's great to set goals and start working toward them! That's what this show is all about!
 
But, and it's a big but, most people don't keep their new year's resolutions. And it's not because they're weak or lazy or just don't care. It's because they don't set realistic resolutions that have achievable, specific goals. And those are three very different aspects of a resolution or goal:  Realistic, Actionable, and Specific
Let's look at those aspects individually.
 
Make it Realistic
First, your goal or resolution needs to be Realistic. Basically, it needs to be something that's actually achievable. And this is not just me raining on your parade. I'm never going to be the person who tells you that you can't do something, but I will tell you if something is unlikely to be accomplished within a timeframe.
 
For example, if I set a goal to write 20 books next year, that's just not really a realistic goal for me. I mean, maybe make it happen if the books were really short? But honestly, even then, I'd have to be glued to my computer doing nothing but writing all day. I'd have to give up this podcast, and I'd certainly have to give up the idea of building a youtube channel, podcast, and courses for Evergrowth Coach. So for me, writing that many books is simply not realistic.
 
So, when setting your new year's goals, ask yourself if your goals are really realistic. Will you really have enough time to achieve what you want? If so, go ahead and actually add that thing into your schedule. After all, if it's a realistic goal then it should fit into your schedule.
 
Make it Specific
The second thing to watch for when setting New Years goals is to make sure they are Specific. You won't want to just say something like, "I want to eat healthier this year." What does that really mean? Heck at any given time, there's a new dieting trend that's considered healthy. How will you actually decide what "eating healthy" means when it comes time to start?
 
Instead, make your resolution specific. You might say, I'm going to eat a serving of vegetables and a serving of fruit once a day. Or maybe eating healthy might consist of giving up meat. Or maybe it's making yourself dinner every night. Or maybe it's adding a few salads as your meals. Whatever it is be specific.
 
Another example of being specific with your new year's resolution could be working out. Just saying, "I'm going to work out more" isn't specific enough. But if you say instead, I'm going to work out 3 times a week for at least 15 minutes each time then you're being specific AND realistic if that 15 minutes fits into your daily schedule.
 
Make it Actionable
Lastly, in order to be successful in achieving your new years resolution, your resolution needs to be actionable. You need to be able to take steps toward that goal. For example, winning the lottery is a terrible new year's resolution. I mean, it would be great if you win, but the only step you can take toward winning is to buy lottery tickets… and, that's kind of it, right? Once you've bought the tickets, you're left to just twiddle your thumbs and wait.
 
Instead, you want to set a New Year's resolution that allows you to take action toward achieving it. For example, if you wanted to run a marathon by the end of the year, then your first step would be to set up a training plan (or have someone help you set up a training plan) with milestones along the way like a 5k, 10k, half-marathon, and finally the marathon. Your actionable steps would consist of setting up the plan and then running every day that your plan tells you to.
 
Starting a business, your actionable steps might be speaking with a business coach or Small Business Administration representative to get started.
 
Starting a podcast, your actionable steps might be deciding what kind of podcast you want to start, coming up with a name, a logo, and a description, then writing content to record. (Yes, there are more steps than that but those are a just a few.)
 
Setting an actionable new year's resolution is all about setting a goal that you can start taking steps toward right away. And if you pair that with making sure your goal is realistic as well as specific, you're well on your way to successfully achieving your new years resolutions!
 
And actually, I'd love to hear some of your New Year's resolutions! You can DM me on Instagram @GoFindOutPodcast and let me know!
 
My Goal
I know one of my new years resolutions is to run a half-marathon in 2021 since I didn't do it this year. So I've signed up for the Maine Half-Marathon in Portland. I definitely have some training to do since I'm only doing 3 miles again. Time to set up a training plan!
 
Next Week
Alright, that's all for today! I hope you're having a happy new year so far! Join me next week when I interview Monika Jazyk about her journey in building passive income through real estate investments!
 
Until then, Go Find Out!

Ep.32: Natalie Builds a Women's Mastermind Community

Listen as I interview Natalie Benamou about her experience of starting HerPower2 Lead, a Mastermind community and consulting service for women executives and entrepreneurs.
 
Natalie provides some really great advice for women who wish to build a successful career in corporate America. She also provides great tips for those of us who are jumping into the world of entrepreneurship.
 
Episode Notes & Links:
 
Learn more about Natalie, her services, and the HerPower2 Mastermind here: https://herpower2.com/
 
Follow Natalie and HerPower2 on Social Media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/her_power2
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herpower2mastermind/
 
Want to check out some of the books and the App Natalie mentions in the interview?
 
Start Ugly by Chris Krimitsos: https://amzn.to/37B6oI9
Freedom Journal by John Lee Dumas: https://amzn.to/3nBY5S3
Awesome Notes 2: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/awesome-note-2/id320203391
 
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