Go Find Out: The Career Switch Podcast
The Career Switch Podcast is for women who want to switch careers but aren‘t sure where to start. This monthly show provides two types of episodes: 1) Interviews with other badass women who kicked their fears to the curb and went after their career goals. 2) Solo shows providing actionable steps for breaking out of your career-rut and going after that new career you‘ve always dreamed of. Stop waiting around for change to come to you and instead be the catalyst that sets you on the path to your dream job. Are you ready to Go Find Out?
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Episodes
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Are you stuck in a rut of knowing you want something different in your life but you don't know what it is that you want to change or what goals to pursue? You're not alone! Many of my clients experienced this as well! They didn't know what goals they wanted to accomplish or they had a list of goals and couldn't decide what to tackle first. In this episode, I'll talk about the importance of Knowing Thyself and will provide actionable steps for identifying what goals you want to go after.
Episode Notes & Links:
Here are some free Interest Inventories you can take to help you get an idea of what career or hobby you might have an interest pursuing!
Minnesota State has a helpful Career Cluster Interest Survey that's open for anyone to use. It's geared toward helping potential students identify majors in which they might have an interest, but the survey did a good job of nailing down my interests and identifying a few other areas I might consider exploring.
https://careerwise.minnstate.edu/careers/clusterSurvey
Career One Stop's Interest Assessment is useful because after you take the assessment, it can provide a ton of information directly from the department of labor regarding salary expectations as well as education requirements needed to pursue a specific career.
https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Careers/interest-assessment.aspx
16 Personalities has a free test that's geared more toward identifying your personality; however, it also provides suggested career fields you might be interested in based off your personality. This assessments takes a little longer (about 12 minutes) but it provides a lot of fun information that has been pretty accurate each time I've take it.
https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
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Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
How many different careers have you had? My guest, Fitha Dahana-Ellis, has had at least 3 careers in very different industries and is here to talk about her experience of navigating those major changes. With over 8 years of experience in the employment services and recruiting industry, Fitha also offers great insight into the job applicant screening process as well as advice for job seekers who are concerned about a gap in employment on their resume or for those who are currently forced to take a position in a different field because of lack of opportunities during the pandemic.
On my personal update, I talk about how farm sales are going and give you an update on my publishing journey!
Episode Notes & Links:
If you're looking for more advice about anything related to the job search process, visit my blog for a variety of articles around the job search and application process.
https://www.evergrowthcoach.com/blog
For a more in-depth guide to all aspects of the job search process, buy my book, Cut the Bullshit, Land the Job! You can get the eBook from your preferred retailer here or buy the print version here.
Looking for more inspiration?
You can follow this podcast on facebook, twitter, or Instagram.
You can also check out articles on related topics at https://www.evergrowthcoach.com/blog
Interested in my fiction or articles about being an Indie-Author? Check out my author website at www.jjrussellwrites.com
Want to support the podcast? Buy me a cup of coffee here!
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Have you ever wanted to do get into outdoor adventures? Then today's interview with Ilma Vallée on her experience of getting into mountaineering will have you stoked! Listen in as we discuss Ilma's initial barriers to mountaineering and how she and her husband are preparing for their biggest climb yet: Mount Denali.
On my personal update, you'll hear how I wasn't ready for our farm's veggies to be ready to sell and how I'm working on learning the marketing side of our farm.
Episode Notes & Links:
Check out Ilma's video where she and her husband summit Chimborazo!
You can also follow her adventures on her website or connect with her on Instagram @ilma.vallee or follow her videos on TikTok
Interested in connecting with a group of women to go on outdoor adventures of your own? Here are few sites that might have just the trip or adventure for you!
REI Adventures - Women's Adventures: https://www.rei.com/adventures/t/womens
MeetUp: Women's Adventure Groups: https://www.meetup.com/topics/womens-adventure/
And here are two lists of other organizations from Travel & Leisure and The Dyrt https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/adventure-travel/travel-companies-for-women
https://thedyrt.com/magazine/lifestyle/9-outdoor-womens-groups-you-can-join-across-the-country/
Looking for more inspiration?
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You can also check out articles on related topics at https://www.evergrowthcoach.com/blog
Interested in my fiction or articles about being an Indie-Author? Check out my author website at www.jjrussellwrites.com
Want to support the podcast? Buy me a cup of coffee here!
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Have you ever wanted to start a company but were too afraid to take that first step? Or maybe you've been limping your current business along and are ready to throw in the towel but haven't committed to closing or selling the business? If so, then my interview with Alison Lane is for you!
Alison has not only started and sold a café, but she is now a business advisor with the Maine Small Business Development Centers! Who better to get business advice from than that?
On my personal update, I'll talk about how trying to organize my work projects has taken a back seat (i.e., blown up in my face) to managing our farm, renovating the house, and running elections as the town clerk.
Episode Links:
If you'd like to get some assistance with your business, you can connect with a local Small Business Development Center advisor (for free!) regardless of where you are in the process.
If you're local to Maine, you can connect with Alison or other local advisors through CEI Maine's website here
You can also email Alison directly with questions at: Alison.Lane@ceimaine.org
Looking for more inspiration?
You can follow this podcast on facebook, twitter, or Instagram.
You can also check out articles on related topics at https://www.evergrowthcoach.com/blog
Interested in my fiction or articles about being an Indie-Author? Check out my author website at www.jjrussellwrites.com
Want to support the podcast? Buy me a cup of coffee here!
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Have you ever considered forming a nonprofit? Then get inspired by Amy Gatzemeyer as she discusses her experience of working with a team of friends to start the nonprofit, TRIBE, which provides yoga to active duty military members. We'll discuss how the four founders connected, what the process of starting the nonprofit was like, and how the founders maintained the organization's operations even after moving away from each other and while tackling major life events.
On my personal Go Find Out update, I'll talk about sticking to a routine that includes a morning workout and how I just need to suck it up and make a decision on whether to outsource having an ebook cover made (versus saving money and making a poor cover myself).
Show Notes & Links:
Check out TRIBE's website or follow them on Facebook where they are doing virtual yoga sessions! You can also follow them on Instagram @TribeYogaMilitary
If you'd like to support them, you can donate directly to them here or sign up for their Amazon Smile page so Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to TRIBE.
Interested in forming a nonprofit? Read this article first!
And here are some great resources to help you get started!
National Council of Nonprofits
https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/tools-resources/how-start-nonprofit
Nonprofit Hub:
https://nonprofithub.org/starting-a-nonprofit/how-much-money-do-you-need-to-start-a-nonprofit/
Nonprofit Quarterly
https://nonprofitquarterly.org/how-to-start-a-nonprofit-organization-501c3/
Looking for more inspiration?
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You can also check out articles on related topics at https://www.evergrowthcoach.com/blog
Interested in my fiction or articles about being an Indie-Author? Check out my author website at www.jjrussellwrites.com
Want to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi!
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Have you ever seen those programs for teaching English abroad and wanted to try it? Then get inspired by Jenna Tarasco and her experience of taking the leap into teaching English to kids in Thailand and South Korea! She'll give you the skinny on what her finances were like while working abroad and what it was like to travel as a single female in a foreign country.
On my personal Go Find Out update, I'll talk about how I'm working to get more guests for the show and how I've started learning how to create audiobooks.
Show Notes/Links:
Follow Jenna on Instagram @JennaTarasco
Check out the blog she used to research programs for teaching English as a second language abroad: https://www.nomadicmatt.com/
If you're interested in teaching English abroad, you'll need to look into getting the TEFL certification. Learn more about that here:
TEFL also has a Job Center Page where you can check out opportunities for teaching abroad.
And here are some programs for teaching English as a foreign language:
Japan: JET Program https://jetprogramusa.org/
United Arab Emirates: UAE Government Schools https://government.ae/en/information-and-services/education/school-education-k-12/joining-k-12-education/qualifications-to-be-a-teacher
China: GeoVisions https://www.geovisions.org/paid-teach-china
Thailand: GeoVisions https://www.geovisions.org/paid-teacher-thailand
Multiple Country Options: CIEE https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/work/teach-english-abroad
Looking for more inspiration?
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You can also check out blog posts on related topics at https://www.evergrowthcoach.com/blog
Interested in my fiction or articles about being an Indie-Author? Check out my author website at www.jjrussellwrites.com
Want to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi!
Interview Transcript
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Have you ever wanted to try a form of a martial arts but were too afraid to take that first step? Then get inspired by Sandy Walczyk and how she pushed through her fears to start taking Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes and eventually became an instructor in the martial art! She'll detail how she went from being painfully shy to having the confidence to compete in competitions.
On my personal Go Find Out update, I'll talk about how I'm working on getting more organized in order to avoid becoming overwhelmed from project overload.
Today's Sponsor:
Acadia Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was founded in September, 2012 in Ellsworth, Maine by Port City BJJ (Portsmouth, New Hampshire) brown belt, Nicholas Braley and is now owned and operated by Kris Douglas, a 4th degree purple belt under Prof. Mike Pellegrino of Mass. BJJ Arlington.
You can check them out at http://www.acadiabjj.com/ and sign up for classes!
Or, you can follow them on Facebook or Instagram.
Looking for more inspiration?
You can follow this podcast on facebook, twitter, or Instagram.
You can also check out blog posts on related topics at https://www.evergrowthcoach.com/blog
Interested in my fiction or articles about being an Indie-Author? Check out my author website at www.jjrussellwrites.com
Want to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi!
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Have you ever wanted to try running but thought you were too old or out of shape? On today's show, Inson Lee will inspire you to go out there and try out a new athletic activity regardless of your age or ability. We discuss how she started with a bootcamp, signed up for a 5k, and eventually ran a marathon! She also explains how she handled feedback from an unsupportive friend and why she continues to run even after completing the marathon.
Today's Sponsor:
Becky Coward Fitness (Bfit)
Becky is a certified fitness trainer and personal coach. You can try out her personal training style by jumping into one of her free virtual fitness sessions on her Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/pg/cowardfitness) or you can book her for an online personal training session here: https://www.bfit.store/book-online
Be part of a fitness community! Learn how to stay fit while raising a family, how to build muscles, and how to lose fat.
https://www.bfit.store
Looking for more inspiration?
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Want to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi!
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Have you ever considered starting a podcast? On today's show, Becky Coward tells us about what led her to start the podcast, The Unqualified Life Coaches, with her co-host Emilee. We chat about what kind of issues they've encountered with podcasting and what the most difficult part of starting a podcast has been.
Show Links:
The Unqualified Life Coaches Podcast
www.unqualifiedlifecoaches.com
Looking for more inspiration?
You can follow this podcast on facebook, twitter, or Instagram.
You can also check out blog posts on related topics at https://www.evergrowthcoach.com/blog
Interested in my fiction or articles about being an Indie-Author? Check out my author website at www.jjrussellwrites.com
Want to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi!
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Have you ever dreamed of living and working in Italy? On today's show, I talk to Kristy Wilcox about landing a job overseas and how she overcame several roadblocks to make the move happen. We also discuss a few factors that could have held her back from moving and what her overall experience ended up being like while she worked in Sicily for 2 years.
Today's Sponsor:
Cut the Bullshit, Land the Job: A Guide to Resume Writing, Networking, Interviewing, LinkedIn, Salary Negotiation, and More!
You won’t need any other career guides since this one will show you how to:
Job search effectively and find the roles you want
Create a killer resume and tailored cover letter that lead to job interviews
Build a professional network and get job referrals
Develop an eye-catching LinkedIn profile that captures recruiters’ attention
Nail interviews with impressive, high-impact answers
Negotiate the salary you deserve
Available in your favorite ebook store or on Amazon as a paperback. books2read.com/u/49ZgpM
Follow this podcast on facebook, twitter, or Instagram.
Looking for more inspiration?
You can follow this podcast on facebook, twitter, or Instagram.
You can also check out blog posts on related topics at https://www.evergrowthcoach.com/blog
Interested in my fiction or articles about being an Indie-Author? Check out my author website at www.jjrussellwrites.com
Want to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi!
Interview Transcript
The Career Switch Podcast
The Career Switch Podcast is for women who want to switch careers but aren't sure where to start.
This bi-weekly show has interviews with other badass women who kicked their fears to the curb to go after their career goals and also Solo shows providing actionable steps for breaking out of your career-rut and going after that new career you've always dreamed of.
Stop waiting around for change to come to you and instead be the catalyst that sets you on the path to your dream job.
Are you ready to Go Find Out?