The Early Career Moves Podcast: Recent Episodes
Priscilla Esquivel Bulcha
Early Career Moves is a BIPOC-focused career strategy podcast that empowers listeners to make their next career move with confidence and joy. Hosted by Priscilla Esquivel Bulcha, Latinx Career Coach, Human Capital Consultant, ex-recruiter, and first-gen professional. Each week we drop guest and solo episodes brimming with BIPOC friendly career knowledge. Find out more at ecmpodcast.com!
I have bittersweet news: I am (lovingly) closing down my podcast and business!
"Lovingly" - because I have LOVED working on this project, serving my career coaching clients, and meeting my listeners and followers over the last 3+ years! I am PROUD of this body of work and it will continue to exist on the internet to help more people in the future.
In this final episode, I explain the rationale behind this personal decision and how I made it. I talk about how my core values have changed, the key questions I asked myself when I made this decision, the "warning signs" that helped me understand that it was time for a change, and why I am ready to divest myself from grind & hustle culture.
Thank you for being a part of this journey! Xo, Priscilla
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- Email me: priscilla@ecmpodcast.com
Feeling intimidated and apprehensive about negotiating for a higher salary?
Don't worry; it's a common feeling. However, negotiating for a higher salary doesn't have to be daunting.
In part two of the series negotiation coach Joan Moon and I share actionable advice on how to negotiate without feeling greedy. We discuss the importance of mindset and overcoming the belief of being greedy. She also discusses the strategy of framing your request as a win-win, focusing on the benefits for both parties involved. By combining benchmarking and framing strategies, you can negotiate effectively and maintain positive relationships. Don't miss out on Joan's valuable insights on negotiation!
- Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!)
- I am no longer taking on 1:1 clients! I am selling my course for job seekers and if you're interested in that, please email me: priscilla@ecmpdocast.com.
Get other freebies on my website
Are You Afraid to Ask for More Money?
You are not alone.
I chat with negotiation coach Joan Moon to explore why this fear is so widespread. We delve into how gender bias and societal expectations can make advocating for our financial worth feel uncomfortable. The conversation goes further, examining the intersection of gender and race. Women of color, in particular, face unique challenges in salary negotiations due to stereotypes and cultural barriers.
The episode highlights the need to update societal norms and acknowledges the challenges women face. But it's not all doom and gloom! We aim to empower you to confidently negotiate for your worth without the fear of being perceived negatively. So listen in and learn how to ask for what you deserve!
- Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!)
- Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha
- Get on my waitlist for my 1:1 coaching program (Doors Open December 2023)
Get other freebies on my website
What do you do when you receive a HUGE windfall of cash at work?
Do you spend it right away? Or pretend like it doesn't exist?
If you want to start feeling more confident about your finances, I have a treat for you! Today, you'll meet Andrea Ramos, Money Coach and advocate of first-gen American women of color, and she'll bring you all of her amazing expertise.
We'll start by answering the burning question: What should you do with the money?!
We'll explore the intriguing world of super savers and super spenders.
We'll talk about our cultural upbringing as daughter of Latinx immigrants and how our relationship with money is deeply psychological and impacted by our experience with money growing up.
We'll also touch on investing, whether you should hire a financial advisor or financial coach, and how to find self trust within yourself to make the moves that make sense for YOU.
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- Follow Andrea on IG: @building.gen.wealth
- Check out Andrea's podcast Latina Investors (on Apple & Spotify!)
- Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!)
- I offer a 5-month career coaching program for busy professionals who want to land an exciting new job offer in record time. Schedule a free 60-minute consult with me to learn more or visit: wwww.yourlatinacareercoach.com.
- Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha
Get other freebies on my website
Before you start your job search, there's ONE major decision that you need to make. You must decide if you will be a CAREER-CHANGER or a TRADITIONAL JOB SEEKER during your job search.
This ONE decision will directly impact your job search roadmap and set of activities.
To make this decision, you must answer some other key questions like:
- How much of a financial runway do you have to land your next job offer?
- How much time & energy do you have to devote to the job search?
- Do you LOVE networking with people?
- Are you willing to be a BEGINNER?
- Are you willing to take a paycut?
- How hard are you willing to work on your job search?
On this episode, I walk you through how to make this decision for yourself so that you can go into your job search process with EYES WIDE OPEN about the obstacles ahead of you.
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FREE RESUME BUNDLE
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Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!
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I offer a 5-month career coaching program for busy professionals who want to land an exciting new job offer in record time. Schedule a free 60-minute consult with me to learn more or visit: wwww.yourlatinacareercoach.com.
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Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha
Ever felt that interview's end is a missed opportunity? That "Do you have any questions for me?" moment is your time to shine (and the answer is always yes!).
On this episode, I spill the beans on the game-changing power of asking questions at the end of your interview. Learn my approach, the perfect questions for different interviewers, and what to steer clear of!
Why does it matter? Well, powerful questions boost your likability and help spot red flags. Both are key to landing that dream job.
Don't miss out—your next success story might hinge on this moment. Tune in now!
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FREE RESUME BUNDLE
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Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!
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I offer a 5-month career coaching program for busy professionals who want to land an exciting new job offer in record time. Schedule a free 60-minute consult with me to learn more or visit: wwww.yourlatinacareercoach.com.
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Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha
Let's face it - no one WANTS to work on their resume.
Not only is the resume a tedious exercise, but it's not the magic bullet that people want you to believe it is.
You just need to get your resume to "good enough" status....good enough to make it past the ATS (online application portal), good enough to make it past a recruiter, and ultimately, good enough to land you an interview.
In this episode, I'll guide you through a specific process to help you transform your resume in 3-5 hours.
Even better, I've got a free resource for you - the FREE RESUME BUNDLE that makes all of this even easier and faster. Stop spending unnecessary hours on your resume and start focusing on activities that truly make a difference in your job search.
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- FREE RESUME BUNDLE (includes: free winning resume template, How To Create Juicy Bullet Points, examples of juicy bullet points, formatting guidelines, and more!)
- Schedule a free 60-minute consult with me
- Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!)
- Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha
In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and showing you what is holding you back in your job search when it comes to your resume. For example:
- Are you using a Canva graphic resume template?
- Does your resume have an "Objective" statement?
- Is your resume packed with buzzwords that don't mean anything like, "proven track record" and "excellent communications & interpersonal skills"?
- Have you thought about outsourcing your resume to have someone else write it?
- Is your resume longer than one page?
- Does your resume have way too little information about you?
If your answer was yes to any of these questions, then you're making at least one of the Top 10 Worst Resume Mistakes that disqualify you from jobs. Tune into learn more about each one and why it hurts you in your job search.
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- Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!)
- Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha
- FREE RESUME BUNDLE (includes: free winning resume template, How To Create Juicy Bullet Points, examples of juicy bullet points, formatting guidelines, and more!)
- Schedule a free 60-minute consult with me
- Get other freebies on my website
Is the resume really as important as we think?
That's a loaded question! While the resume is undeniably crucial for securing interviews, let's unpack its actual impact on getting hired.
On this episode, I teach you the role of the resume in the job search process and why it shouldn't be the only thing on your mind. I'll explain why a resume is only important in the first step of the process, which is generating interview invitations. The episode concludes by highlighting the importance of spending the right amount of time and energy on the resume and provides a preview of the next episodes in the series.
- Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!)
- Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha
- FREE RESUME BUNDLE (includes: free winning resume template, How To Create Juicy Bullet Points, examples of juicy bullet points, formatting guidelines, and more!)
- Schedule a free 60-minute consult with me
Get other freebies on my website
Ever had a recruiter slide into your DM's, asking you to hop on the phone with them to discuss a potential job opportunity?
It's normal to be skeptical of these messages but let me tell you...these DM messages lead to REAL job opportunities.
Ask me how I know! One of my 2023 job offers came directly from a LinkedIn message from a recruiter! I didn't even know about the job until the recruiter reached out to me. I don't want you to miss out on these "hidden market" job opportunities, so on this episode I cover everything you need to know when a recruiter reaches out to you:
On this episode, you'll learn:
- How to handle these initial conversations with recruiters, so that you don't fall for any scams but also not miss out on any real job opportunities
- The difference between in-house recruiters, recruiters from staffing agencies
- Why they often hide critical details from you in the initial message
- The types of questions you must ask during the initial conversation
- How to discuss desired salary and everything you need to prepare to succeed in this initial chat
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- Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!)
- Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha
- Book your free 60-minute consult to explore working with me 1:1
Get other freebies on my website
Not everyone comes to the job search in the same way.
For some of you, it's a choice. You're employed but want something better.
For others, it wasn't. Maybe you lost your job or got laid off.
Believe it or not, there are pro's and con's to each situation.
No matter what kind of job seeker situation you're in, you have your mindset obstacles cut out for you.
And it's critical that you 1) know what they are, and 2) prepare to overcome them.
Beyond the mindset challenges ahead, I also share some "job search real talk" facts that everyone needs to know before they hit the job search!
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- Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!)
- Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha
- Sign up for a free 60-minute consult to explore working with me
- Get other freebies on my website
Has it been a MINUTE since your last interview?
Do you keep telling yourself that you just need to apply to more jobs online?
WRONG.
There are only 3 ways to generate interview invites, and applying to jobs online is the least effective strategy of them all.
These 3 strategies work for every season of life - even when there's a "recession", hiring freezes, or holiday breaks.
Learning how to generate interview invitations is a SKILL, and on this episode I teach you how to start CREATING more interviews.
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- Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!)
- Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha
- Learn more about my private career coaching program - find a WILD temporary discount inside this video
- Sign up for a free 60-minute consult to explore working with me
- Get other freebies on my website
Are you struggling to land interviews?
Or, are you getting invited to the first round - only to later bomb the interview, and feel like you're not answering their questions correctly?
If this is happening to you, you might be shooting your shot TOO HIGH.
As of November 2023, we're in an employer-led market. That means there are MORE job-seekers than there are job postings or roles available. This means that employers can choose from the BEST of the BEST when it comes to their interview slates. They're not incentivized to "take a chance" on someone who doesn't quite meet the requirements or even the "desired qualifications." This is why we're seeing overqualified people get hired for jobs right now!
If you want to start getting invited to more interviews, and start feeling more confident in your interviews, tune into today's episode and learn how to avoid this mistake.
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Ready to stop feeling confused about the job search? Ready to feel confident AF about your career and sign your next job offer? My 1:1 Coaching Program might be just right for you. It's 4k USD for 4 months of support (including: 12 private 1-hour sessions with me, unlimited resume & LinkedIn revamps, interviewing & communications coaching, salary negotiation coaching, time management & mindset support, an online Kajabi course with videos, tutorials & resources, and 24/7 access to my brain). Make your next BIG career move inevitable in 2024.
Sign up for a free consult to talk to me more about it here. Doors open December 2023.
- Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!)
- Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha
Get other freebies on my website
Tired of feeling paralyzed by the never-ending to-do list for your job search?
Well, you’re not alone!
It’s common to feel overwhelmed by the conflicting advice and long to-do lists that you might encounter when job searching.
In this episode, I cut through the noise and simplify the job search process into TWO STEPS: generating interview invitations and interviewing well with attractive candidate energy (ACE). By focusing on these two steps, you can avoid burnout, identify the root causes of your struggles, and move closer to landing your next job offer.
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Ready to stop feeling confused about the job search? Ready to feel confident AF about your career and sign your next job offer? My 1:1 Coaching Program might be just right for you. It's 4k USD for 4 months of support (including: 12 private 1-hour sessions with me, unlimited resume & LinkedIn revamps, interviewing & communications coaching, salary negotiation coaching, time management & mindset support, an online Kajabi course with videos, tutorials & resources, and 24/7 access to my brain). Make your next BIG career move inevitable in 2024.
Sign up for a free consult to talk to me more about it here. Doors open December 2023.
- Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!)
- Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha
- Get other freebies on my website
Hey there!
Season 4 of YLCC Podcast drops officially on October 20th, 2023!
On this special bonus episode, I share a few updates:
- The new name of the podcast
- My unexpected lay-off and what happened
- What you can expect from Season 4
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Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!)
Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha
Get on my waitlist for my 1:1 coaching program (Doors Open December 2023)
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Welcome to the Season 3 Finale!
On this episode, I share a very personal anecdote that will help you with your next career move - PROMISE! This episode alone can save you thousands of dollars.
I almost moved to Denver last year because I was unhappy with my living situation. I felt disconnected from my community, I was uncomfortable with the Texas summer heat, I felt psychologically & physically unsafe in the the state of Texas a woman of color, I felt bored and I was telling myself that I was a victim in my "still in Texas" story.
In my overly emotional state, I came up with the WRONG solution to my LIFE problem. So many people make the same mistake when it comes to career change, and I want you to avoid OVER-SOLVING for your career problem. Luckily, I realized I was making the wrong solution soon enough to course-correct and find the RIGHT solution for me.
On this episode, I explain where I went wrong, what I should have done instead, and how this can help you in your next career move decision-making. Enjoy!
While I'm gone, you can reach me in 3 major ways:
1) Follow me on Instagram: @priscillabulcha
2) Hire me as your 1:1 Career Coach: Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.
3) Sign up for my newsletter here: FREE Personal Training Webinar Recording (1 hour)
I'll be back in September 2023 MOST LIKELY with a slightly different podcast name (same career change content for BIPOC folks!) See you then!
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Have you ever wondered about the journey to bring a book to the world, and who's involved in the process? Have you ever thought about self-publishing a book or writing a book some day?
On today's episode, we get an insider's perspective from literary agent and native New Yorker & Boricua, Linda Camacho, as she shares her story of breaking into the book publishing industry and enjoying stints at big names like Penguin Gorup, Simon & Schuster, and Random House. Linda brings a fresh perspective as a Latina literary agent who's stuck around in the industry for 18 years.
In this conversation we talk about:
- How and why she had to accept very low pay and unpaid internships during the Great Recession (and how privilege played a role)
- How "harassing people for things" (aggressive networking) is the only way to break into this industry that is very elitist and fraught with nepotism
- Who is actually making money in the book publishing world
- The author's journey to getting paid and publishing a book (and how the pandemic made things more challenging!)
- How the "We Need Diverse Books" initiative has progressed since 2014
- Why Linda moved into literary agenting, how literary agents get paid, and what's kept her in the industry so long!
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Linda's 2022 Young Adult Fiction Book Recommendation: Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
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On today's episode, we talk to Kai Stowers about the trans, non-binary, and gender non-confirming community and what it's like to navigate your career as part of this community.
Kai Stowers is an LGBTQ consultant, coach, and inclusion builder who now owns his own business helping organizations improve their leadership and culture and move towards equity and inclusion.
In this conversation, we talk about:
- How and why Kai decided to move away from his career as a chemist and move into HR/Org Pyschology
- How and why Kai decided to build his own business and leave corporate America
- The most common obstacles that the trans, non-binary, & gender non-conforming community faces in the job search as well as career mobility
- What to look out for in the job search process as a trans & non-binary person
- The reasons why someone might mask their identity at work
- How to be a better ally to the LGBTQIA community
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Connect with Kai Stowers on LinkedIn
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Do you sometimes "freeze" during interviews or public speaking?
Do you over-use filler words like "um", "you know, or "like"?
Do you tend to end your sentences with an up-speak tone, as if you are asking a question?
If you answered yes, then you're probably a normal human being. Most of us never get any communications coaching, but working on our communication can PAY DIVIDENDS in our career. It can open doors, inspire confidence in you, and lead to your next opportunity.
On today's episode, you'll hear from keynote speaker and communications expert, Hope Timberlake, as she shares her hot tips for women and under-represented minorities as they communicate during their job search - so that we can leave our self-doubt and imposter syndrome behind and SPEAK UP, DAMMIT!
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Act Like A Leader, Think Like A Leader (book referenced in episode)
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On this episode, we continue the work that we began on Episode 82 and bring your unique personal branding language to life through the top 6 personal branding questions that you need to know how to answer during your job search process.
I share a simple yet potentially LIFE-CHANGING exercise that I use with my clients to help them MASTER the answers to these questions that will pop up during the entire career change process.
Working on your communication matters because we don't live in a meritocracy where the smartest & most capable people get the best jobs. More often than not, the best communicators, relationship-builders, and influencers get the best jobs. This is why I spend so much time coaching my clients on how to communicate powerfully about their value proposition and personal branding, and I teach you how to get started on this process in this episode!
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Listen to a snippet from my personal branding webinar where I introduce Clueless Clint (your average job seeker) and Sharp Shana (you after listening to this episode!) You'll hear how their different approach and answer to the question "tell me about yourself" yields them very different results in the job search process. If you have no idea how to answer this popular questions, tune in to find out how to get sharper with your answers!
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I've been talking about personal branding for a few weeks, but how do you actually start using it in your job search?
On this episode, I break down a process for you to start writing real sentences and words that you can start using TODAY during your job search process. This is part of how I start working with my clients as I help them bring their value proposition to life.
If you have no idea where to start and how to talk about yourself in an interview or networking setting, this is your episode. Grab a journal, pen, and cup of your favorite drink - and let's dive in.
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If you HATE talking about yourself at work or in interview settings, and you're still NOT satisfied with your career, this episode is for you.
Today I'm going to talk about the 2 different types of career personal branding: SHOWING and TELLING. Are you doing both, neither, or just one?
Most of us feel more comfortable "showing" and not "telling." We don't want to promote ourselves and use our voice. We want to "show" people about ourselves through our actions, results, and experiences.
Unfortunately, that's not enough because you are expecting people to connect the dots for you and/or read your mind.
It also shows up as HIDING in your career, leaving people NOT knowing about you and your unique gifts.
When you say you don't want to talk about yourself, you are actually silencing yourself.
Tune into this episode to learn more about the 2 different forms of career personal branding (showing and telling) with specific examples and how you can stop hiding in your career.
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We all have brands that we love. Maybe it's Nike, Apple, or Starbucks.
We also have people whose brands we love - influencers, celebrities, and musicians. We don't even know these people, and yet we love them, pay money to see them, and trust them.
Well guess what? You ALSO have a personal brand that you emit (like body odor) every single day. And, you have a personal brand whether you know it or not. WE ALL DO! So, why don't you make sure that your personal brand is working in YOUR favor and not against you?
Tune into this episode to learn more about why you need a personal brand, and how I define it. You'll walk away with a way better understanding of the value of a brand.
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Do you remember when vh1 used to have those decade nostalgia shows, "I Love the 80's" and "I Love the 90's"?
Well, I decided to do a little internet sleuthing & researching, and make my own version of "I Love the X's": Job Search Edition.
Yes, it's a little corny but I wanted to do a fun episode for y'all! I ended up learning some really interesting things like, did you know it was OK to light up a cigarette during an interview in the 70's? Sure was.
No, but seriously, on this episode, I explain how we got to the modern day job search as we know it today and how some things seem to never change - with cyclical recessions, boom economies, and competitive job markets.
I also talk about how THE internet blew up the job search proces, giving us both massive rejection heartache AND a massive opportunity - we just need to know how to use it!
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Register HERE for the "How To Use Your Personal Brand In Your Job Search" Workshop on Saturday January 21st at 12 pm CST.
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Are you a people person? Do you like tech? Are you into data? Then, the Customer Success Manager role might be the perfect next career move for you.
Even though this job didn't exist 10 years ago, it's now one of the fastest growing career paths in tech (particularly in Software-as-a-Service), and it's not going anywhere. It's also one of those career paths that you can pivot into fairly easily with a strong set of transferable skills and without getting a new degree.
On today's episode, experienced CSM Erica Coleman talks about the CSM role, why it's a GREAT fit for former teachers, and the type of strengths needed to succeed in this role. We also talk about what CSM is NOT - it's not customer service and it's not a sales role.
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Register HERE for the "How To Use Your Personal Brand In Your Job Search" Workshop on Saturday January 21st at 12 pm CST.
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Is procrastination killing your dreams?
Do you keep telling yourself that you "should" start working on your job search, only to end up spending hours on TikTok, Netflix or literally anything else?
Weeks go by, then months, and you're no closer to your career change goal. If this is you, it's only because of a feeling you are trying to avoid in the moment.
The problem is that while you might avoid temporary discomfort, you prolong your long-term discomfort and create even MORE costs for you down the road.
In this episode, I explain how powerful it is to understand the "Think-Feel-Act" cycle and slightly tweak your thoughts so that you actually get sh* done. I also share some simple strategies to make it more likely for you to take action.
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Register HERE for the "How To Use Your Personal Brand In Your Job Search" Workshop on Saturday January 21st at 12 pm CST.
Get Priscilla's FREE "Jumpstart Your Job Search" Course HERE.
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If the average career spans between 40-50 years, you're bound to face a "Career Dead End" at some point. A Career Dead End can be so many things, like....
- Graduating into a recession, and missing job opportunities you thought you'd have available
- Realizing that the job you wanted so badly....isn't quite what you had in mind
- Getting an unexpected pink slip, and experiencing a lay-off
- Failing miserably at a job, and being asked to leave...
- The list goes on!
What do you do when you get hit with that Dead End sign?
What do you do when you DON'T KNOW what to do next?
Career Coach Andrea Macek, a first-gen American and daughter of immigrants, shares how she personally has navigated these challenges and how she coaches her clients to fail UP.
- Connect with Andrea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreayacubmacek/
- Andrea's Free career resources: https://www.aymconsulting.io/resource
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Do you have a phone interview coming up? CONGRATS!! This means that you are officially in the game!
Being invited to a phone interview is like getting off the bench and sidelines, and being asked to get in the game.
It's normal to feel nervous before a phone interview, especially if it's been a long time since you've interviewed. I created this podcast episode as a "training" that covers everything you need to know about preparing for a phone interview.
Trust me, I've conducted hundreds of phone interviews as a former talent recruiter, so I can help you get your head on straight.
On this episode, I cover:
- what the phone interview is and is NOT
- what to expect from the phone interview
- the types of questions you'll get (how to tackle the salary expectations questions)
- how to manage high stress and nerves
- and so much more!
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Have you heard of "FAANG/MAANG" jobs?
They stand for Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix & Google. When Facebook re-branded as "Meta" we got MAANG.
Basically, these are the top big tech companies that people want to work for the most - often due to their competitive salaries, benefits, and perks.
On today's episode, you'll hear how Rosita Reyes got a recruiter note via her LinkedIn inbox, inviting her to consider a new role at Meta. She describes how she managed her career path to be ready for when a big opportunity knocked on her door. And she WAS ready!
Tune into learn about how Rosita owned her super-power strengths from her former career in education, and how she strategically upskilled via her graduate degree and certifications to make herself ultra-competitive in the job market.
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Are you going after a BIG and AUDACIOUS career goal this year?
Or, are you thinking about applying to grad school?
Well, I have the perfect guest for you.
Carol Guerrero is one of my besties and a graduate of Columbia Law School. On this episode, she opens up about what it was like to grow up first-gen as a Dominican-American in Lynn, MA, and join Teach for America in Miami, Fl. She then takes us on the journey from working in the nonprofit sector and going after the biggest career goal of her life: getting into a top law school.
On this episode, we discuss:
- The mistake that we both made to not apply to top colleges
- The biggest lessons that Carol took away from teaching in the inner-city
- Why Carol applied to 27 schools during her law school application journey
- How she pushed through fear and insecurity to make it to her end goal
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One of the biggest mistakes that I see job-seekers make is applying to as many online job postings as possible.
This is a serious mistake, that can cost you a lot of wasted time, energy, and emotions.
I guarantee that most of those applications will never even be reviewed or seen. Some will be automatically rejected.
I explain why this is the case on this episode - and this is the first principle that you MUST understand when navigating the modern day job search.
I also tell you what you should be focusing on instead.
HINT: I already gave you the key to success in Episodes 64-66.
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It happened. You got laid off. You were let go.....
Ouch.
Now what?
On this special episode, Priscilla walks you through a game plan to help you move forward from an unexpected job loss. The game plan is a 3-pronged approach taking into account your emotional & well-being, finances & healthcare, and job search strategy.
I. Emotional & Mental Well-being [3:05]
- Why you must process your feelings BEFORE getting into problem solve mode
- The SARA Model (shock, anger/anxiety, resistance & acceptance) of emotions
- How and why your "animal" lower brain floods you with "survival" mode feelings
- How to avoid toxic positivity but also use intentional thought creation to create calm & patience
- Why you should use self-compassion and normalize difficult emotions
II. Evaluating Finances & Financial Runway [13:05]
- How to find supplemental income you might qualify for in your state if you were laid off (ex: unemployment benefits, severance pay)
- Healthcare coverage options based on your current situation
- How to take stock of your debt obligations and work with your lender to lower or pause your payments
- How to avoid further damage to your credit by ensuring minimum payments are met
- How to creatively (and temporarily) lower your expenses in a realistic way
- Quick cash generation gig ideas if you don't have much in savings or an emergency fund
III. Job Search Strategy [25:20]
- How to cut down on your job search timeline by being strategic about roles & companies to consider
- Why you should take time to reflect on what was working & not working in your past role
- What you should prioritize doing during the job search right now (and resources to help you!)
- Why informational chats are even MORE critical during this time
- Why you shouldn't feel shame or embarassed about what's happened and how to move forward
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When clients come to me, they're ready to figure out their next career move. They want to start firing out job applications ASAP. But many times, I'll tell them to hold their horses.
We first need to understand WHY they want to make a big career move in the first place. And is it a strong enough reason to make a career change?
On this episode, I share a tool that I use with my clients to help them reflect on their current or past jobs that they so desperately want to move away from...and this tool helps them identify the strongest pain points.
That pain gives us a lot of data. It will help you get clear on WHY you want to make a career change, and even offers you clues on the type of career change you should be making.
You'll want to grab a pen, your journal, and a nice cup of your favorite drink to get the best out of this exercise.
HERE is the link to get your free copy of the Audit.
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Do you know your Top 3 Career Non-Negotiables?
If not, then you need to get clear on what they are, BEFORE you go on your career change process.
Knowing your career non-negotiables helps you get clear on what is an absolute requirement for your next career move. It helps you save time and energy so that you can elminate options that aren't going to meet your key criteria.
You can also get clear on what are "nice to have" things, versus actual needs that align with your priorities.
On this episode, I teach you:
- What a career non-negotiable is, and is not
- Why you should figure out your Top 3 non-negotiables before starting your job search
- How I chose my 3 career non-negotiables when I was choosing my next career move in business school
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Are you a liberal arts college grad who struggles to articulate your value proposition to employers?
Did you graduate during a recession? Are you thinking about pivoiting into the project manager career path? Then you need to tune into today's episode, with special guest, NYU grad, and Dominican-American Ariana Rodriguez.
On this episode, we discuss:
- Why she decided to pivot out of the education/nonprofit and social work space, and move into a project manager career in healthcare
- How a personal health problem turned into a soap business that she talked about in her interviews
- How her philosophy college courses actually helped her fine-tune a skillset that she still uses today
- Why she left her job to go full-time on her business in 2021
Follow Ariana Rodriguez on LinkedIn. Ariana owns a business where she helps emerging agencies get to the next level of success by streamlining backend operations and systems.
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Are you a first-gen Latina or child of immigrants? Were you raised by a Boomer?
If yes, chances are that you have a hard time negotiating your salary at work and advocating for more pay.
You're probably also afraid of "job hopping" and looking "disloyal" to your organization if you leave "too early."
Well, on this episode, with guest Neyda Urias, we dive into why this happens and why it's bonkers.
Neyda (an experienced talent acquisition leader and child of immigrants from El Salvador) shares her own "wake up call" experience when she realized she needed to step it up and start advocating for her own career.
If you struggle with advocating for yourself at work, you won't want to miss this episode!!
On this episode, we discuss:
- The "employer loyalty" idea that many immigrant / Boomer parents subscribe to.....and how it hurts us
- Why you're likely leaving money on the table if you've been at the same organization for 2+ years
- Common red flags in the interview process from a recruiter viewpoint (ex: speaking too negatively or positively about your ex-employer)
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So, you've got an info chat coming up AND you've done the research required to be successful (if not, go back to episode 65!)
Now it's time to actually get on the phone! Eek! You might be feeling a little nervous about the call, but don't fret! I got you.
On this episode, I'm going to share some easy pointers that will make you a stronger interviewer and build an authentic connection with your subject.
On this episode, I teach you:
- The 3 E's required for a successful informational chat (Enthusiasm, Engaged, Efficient)
- How I tackle small talk as someone who doesn't follow sports and hates talking about superficial things
- How to structure your 30 minute call (specific questions that I ask and DON'T ask)
- How to wrap up the conversation the RIGHT way!
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So, someone agreed to talk to you for 30 minutes for an informational chat. Congrats!!
Now it's time to prepare for this call so that you can a) build an authentic relationship with this person, and b) inspire them to become an advocate for YOU.
An advocate will be more likely to think of ways to help you along your search.
Like our old friend Ben Franklin said, "if you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail" - so let's not allow this amazing opportunity to slip through your fingers!
I share how to do this within 30 minutes or less. Over time, you'll need less and less time to prepare for info chats because you'll become a pro.
On this episode, I teach you:
- Why "winging" the call is a very risky move
- How to conduct research on your "Booster" and their current company so you don't sound clueless
- How to introduce yourself and frame the purpose of the call to maximize your time
Next week, I'll cover how to actually run the actual informational chat with confidence and ease.
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Are you frustrated with your job search process?
Have you been applying to countless jobs online, with little results?
I would like to introduce you to your job search BFF: the informational chat.
It is statistically MORE likely that you will get your next (best) job offer through an informational chat versus an online application.
Conducting info chats is a NON-NEGOTIABLE job search activity, especially if you enroll in my 1:1 career coaching program.
On this episode, I teach you:
- The different reasons WHY you should do an informational chat
- The type of people you should (and should NOT) target for your info chats
- How to think about low response rates from info chat requests
- How to set up your info chat when someone says YES!
Next week, I'll cover HOW to prepare for your info chat after someone agrees to meet with you! Preparation is KEY.
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So, you went through all that trouble to get your new offer and your first day on the job is coming up. How do you start a new job on the right foot?
On today's episode, Al Dea (Founder of Betterwork Labs), shares a few best practices for new employees who are starting a brand new job.
We discuss the following:
- Why "hitting the ground running" isn't always the best idea when starting a new job
- Why being in listening mode can help you build trust with your new colleagues
- Why you should identify the "weak ties" that will still impact your day to day work
- How to have a powerful 1:1 conversation with your new manager so that you can avoid working style issues down the road
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On this special guest episode, hear directly from one of Priscilla's private career coaching clients, Caroline. Caroline shares how Priscilla's 6-month coaching program helped her do the following:
- Get clear on what she was looking for her in her next career move (her top 3 career non-negotiables)
- Overcome her disdain for networking and how it actually ended up becoming a fun process that led to her offer
- Manage long waits, redirections, and the temptation to "settle"
In the end, Caroline accepted an offer from a leading tech company with a 30% increase in pay. Not only that, but she successfully negotiated and broke into her desired new industry. We LOVE to see it!
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Have you ever uttered the following words?
- “I don’t have time for my job search”
- "I just need my life to settle down a little bit and then I'll get serious about my job search"
- "At the end of a long day at work, the LAST thing I feel like doing is working on my job search"
Sound familiar? I bet it does.
You aren’t alone if you’re struggling with finding time to make progress on your career change process.
The problem is that we often assume it's going to take SO MUCH EFFORT, and we are going to have to do 100 things to get to our ideal result.
The good news? It's just not true.
In this podcast, I share an easy strategy based on the Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule). The Pareto Principle says 80% of the results in your life comes from 20% of your efforts.
On this episode, I break down EXACTLY how to use this principle to trick your mind and take small steps that will lead to your next career move.
So, if you’ve ever avoided your job search for weeks and thought, “why do I do this to myself…?”
This is the podcast for you.
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Don't go applying to jobs willy-nilly online - that will just lead to a chaotic and frustrating job search process. Instead, take a deep breath and listen to this episode.
On this season finale episode, Priscilla shares the last piece of the puzzle during your career exploration journey: choosing the right target roles for your job search.
When you're on the job marketplace, you need to know what you're looking to "buy" - the type of role that fits your interests, strengths, and skills - and also fits your qualifications and years of experience.
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One of the biggest mistakes that people make during their job search is NOT leveraging technology during their career exploration and job search through LinkedIn. LinkedIn lands thousands of people jobs on a daily basis, so why would you lose out on money and potential new opportunities by not using it?
On this episode, Priscilla explains 1) why you absolutely must use LinkedIn during your job search, 2) the basic steps you should take to complete your profile and begin building your network BEFORE you need it, and 3) how to begin to explore using your alumni network.
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When you start to do more targeted career exploration, it's time to introduce the CAREER TRIAD: Industry, Function & Geography.
The Career Triad is an invaluable tool that will help you get clear on the type of industry, function & geography that is important to you in your next career move.
The best part? The Career Triad helps you figure out the type of career transition you want to make, based on the effort you want to invest and how long of a timeline runway that is available to you.
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Have you ever faced a big fork-in-the road life decision? Or thought about getting a Ph.D.?
On today's episode, you'll hear from Professor Sekou Bermiss, Ph.D. and hear about his own early career story when he decided to go all in on academia.
Sekou is a down-to-earth, Brooklyn-born human capital expert who now works as an associate professor of strategy & entrepreneurship at UNC Kenan-Flagler. But he didn't always know he'd become a professor one day!
Topics:
- Why he never used his engineering degree in the engineering field
- How he decided to forego a path in corporate consulting, and pursue academia
- What it's really like to live "always broke, but not poor" during the Ph.D. experience
- Why he loves being a professor and has no regrets!
Sekou received his PhD and MS management and organizations from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and his BS in chemical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Welcome back to the Career Exploration Series that began on Episode 46, 49 and 52! On this episode, Priscilla dives into 2 critical topics: 1) Building your career portfolio, and 2) Protoyping - AKA running career experiments before committing to a path.
Your career portfolio takes stock of your strengths, transferable skills and "Greatest Hits". Prototypes are small experiments that allow you to collect valuable data to help you figure out your next career move. Both help you communicate your value and identify best-match opportunities.
Think that it's too late for you to transition into a brand new industry? Think again.
Today, we hear from Zapier recruiter Bonnie Dilber as she shares her story of how she transitioned into tech after spending 16 years in the education nonprofit world.
On this episode, Bonnie shares how she charted her path to leave education, the tactics that helped her connect with people who could refer her to jobs in tech, and how she prepared for interviews and difficult questions about her fit for the role. This is a great episode if you want to transition into tech or you're going through a rigorous job search process.
On today’s episode, guest Rupal Desai shares how she shamelessly networked her way into a corporate consulting job (at a Big 4 firm) a few years out of college without a degree in business or any private sector work experience. She leveraged the hell out of her network, and you should, too.
Many job hunters try to avoid networking because it can feel awkward, vulnerable, and uncomfortable. But, in a world where online job postings receive hundreds of applications per day, you need to differentiate yourself by building relationships with other human beings who can help you. The more willing you are to feel “awkward”, vulnerable and/or uncomfortable when it comes to networking, the more likely you are to experience success.
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Believe it or not, unraveling your belief system about money is the key to becoming a strong salary negotiator - not necessarily a "script" or tactic. On this episode, we dive into why getting your mindset right is critical to getting what you deserve in terms of salary. Evie Prete is a first-gen Latina, engineer, speaker, entrepreneur and business owner helping women, BIPOC and LGBTQ individuals advocate for themselves in salary negotiations. You can explore working with Evie on Instagram - at @LaMalaMujerBlog. --- Want a free hour of coaching with Priscilla? During the month of March 2022, submit a review of the podcast on Apple or Spotify, take a screen shot of your review, share it on Instagram and tag @ecmpodcast to enter a raffle to win a free 1-hour coaching call with Priscilla. Priscilla will announce the winner on Friday, March 25th!
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In this episode of the Career Exploration series (which began in Episode 46 and 49), Priscilla continues to take you through the exact process she uses with her 1-1 clients trying to figure out their next career move.
Pulling from Jenny Blake's book "Pivot", Priscilla shares 2 exercises that can help you envision what you are walking TOWARDS in your next career move: the Happiness Formula and One-Year Vision Statement. Even if you are not 100% sure what you want to do next, you can begin to color in the areas of your vision that you know for sure you want to be different. Priscilla also shares the Odyssey Plan exercise from Dave Evans and Bill Burnett's "Designing Your Life" book, and how this exercise can help you recognize the multitudes of journeys that exist within you right now.
Odyssey Plan YouTube Playlist
Odyssey Plan Worksheet
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Ever wonder what it would be like to run your own business from Playa del Carmen, Cancun? Or to start over in your career and try something completely different?
On today's episode, meet Charly Stoever - nonbinary Latinx money coach and former licensed stockbroker who helps LGBTQ & BIPOC folks points hack, invest, & build wealth so that they can start taking control of their money.
Throughout their 20's, Charly has been unafraid to start over and become a beginner many times. From City Year San Antonio corps member, to joining the Peace Corps in Nicaragua, to teaching in Roxbury, MA, to becoming a stockbroker in the midwest and then a digital nomad based out of Cancun - Charly knows a thing or two about not settling for less.
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Have you ever been victim of the "feedback sandwich" at work? You know, where your manager says one nice thing, one bad thing, and then another nice thing? It's not exactly the highlight of the work week and it takes practice to get good at hearing and actioning upon critical feedback.
On today's episode, meet Lola Sholola - Nigerian immigrant, MBA grad, and Senior Manager II of Strategy & Finance at Walmart. Lola sits down with us and tells us how she turned around a shaky performance review in her first job out of college. She reflects on how her growth mindset helped her become aware of her strengths and quickly become known as a "superstar" on her next team.
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On this episode, we pick up where we left off back on episode 46! Priscilla uses concepts from the book "Designing Your Life" by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans to guide your career exploration process. On this episode, Priscilla introduces the Good Time Journal, and how engagement, energy and flow are important clues to your waywinding journey. Lastly, Priscilla introduces the brainstorming stage and how to use mind mapping to come up with creative ideas for your next step.
Show Notes:
Good Time Journal Worksheet
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Have you ever thought that only privileged folks with generational wealth are capable of ditching the 9-5 life and building their own businesses? Well, today's episode is a proof point that folks without generational wealth can pursue this path, too! On today's episode, we hear from Kaneisha Grayson - fabulous Black woman Austinite, Harvard Business School grad, and founder of "The Art of Applying", a graduate school admissions consulting firm that has grown to $1M in revenue.
Find out how and why Kaneisha ditched the corporate life to pursue lifestyle design and her own vision of joy - and how you could do this, too.
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When you've been working in the nonprofit, public service or mission-oriented organization for a long time, it can feel impossible to transition into the private sector. Just because it feels impossible, though, doesn't mean that it is - in fact, this is a switch that happens every single day. On this episode, check out Remy Onstad's story as she shares how and why she decided to transition out of nonprofit/politics and go into HR Strategy in tech. Turns out, if you're coming from nonprofit, you have a WHOLE LOT to offer and you need to learn how to sell your skills! ---- Want more of this podcast? Make sure to hit follow and tune in for new episode drops on Fridays! Ready to switch jobs? Check out my FREE 20-page guide to help get started on your career transition journey and I spill all of my ex-recruiter secrets. Ready to get 1-1 career coaching? Sign up for a FREE 30-minute chat with me to find out if coaching is for you!
If you are totally lost when it comes to figuring out what you want to do next in your career, this is an episode you can't miss. Priscilla explains how to use design thinking to tackle the overwhelming process of career exploration. In this episode, Priscilla references the book "Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life" by Stanford professors Bill Burrnett and Dave Evans as a foundation for the career design process. The good news is that you don't have to read this book - just tune in and learn what the first stage of this process is all about, as well as 2 simple activities you can do today to get you going in your career exploration process. ---- Want more of this podcast? Make sure to hit follow and tune in for new episode drops on Fridays!
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On today's episode, we hear from Yeve Sibanda - a Zimbabwean Black woman immigrant who worked in "Big Law" for many years. "Big Law" refers to firms on the AmLaw 200 List, and they tend to employ thousands of lawyers worldwide. One of the reasons law grads covet working at a Big Law firm is that the compensation packages are huge (the average starting salary is around 190K base for fresh law school graduates). Yeve tells us how she broke into a Big Law firm a few years after graduating from American University with her J.D. and how she held onto her Big Law job for over 6 years - as a Black woman, immigrant, and mom. If you've ever been the "only person who looks like you" in a corporate space, this episode will surely resonate with you.
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Are you passionate about climate change and interested in using your career path to literally make the world a better place? Then you can't miss Phoebe Romero's story - Phoebe is a "fronterista" - a woman who grew up on the Texas-Mexico border and made her way to Brown University in Rhode Island. Phoebe walks us through her journey breaking into the environmental justice space as a Latina and how she's been able to advocate for BIPOC folks within this space from both the private and public sector. Today, Phoebe works at the City of Austin within the Office of Sustainability advancing climate change and air quality policies.
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Are you ready to get your job search / career change journey started in 2022? Well, hold your horses for just 25 minutes....
On today's episode, Priscilla shares the benefits of spending some intentional time programming your brain to make your journey SO. MUCH. EASIER. Get rid of the overwhelm, perfectionism, and harsh inner critic and embrace the fun, curiosity and learnings that await you on your next career change.
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PSA: The ECM Podcast will not be releasing new episodes for the remainder of 2021, but we will be back with fresh content on January 7, 2022! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! xo, Priscilla
When you're the first person in your family to graduate from college with a liberal arts degree, that initial job search can take you by surprise. Today we hear Edgar Galindo's story and what he learned about what NOT to do in your first job search as a first-gen college grad. As the son of Mexican immigrants and recent Pomona College grad in 2013, Edgar was in for a rude awakening when it came time to figure out what exactly to do with his career. Luckily, his passion for problem solving and building relationships with others have served him well as he worked to connect the dots. Today, Edgar is a successful Management Consultant at Deloitte Consulting and has his MBA from UT Austin - McCombs School of Business.
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Can you imagine getting rejected from your dream job at NASA 12 different times, but still trying again one more time? Well, that's exactly what Joan Melendez Misner did before landing her job as aerospace engineer at NASA. On this episode, Joan tells us how to break into the Space industry and thrive as a woman of color in STEM. She also shoots down common misconceptions that people have about what it takes to work at NASA. This is exactly the episode you need if you want to get past your excuses!
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Ending up in a toxic workplace scenario can happen to anyone - and it often leads to a miserable day to day experience that can impact your physical, mental and emotional well-being. On this special episode, Career & Confidence Coach Jasmine Escalera shares her top signs of a toxic workplace and what to do about it. Bottom line: if your boundaries are being continually violated at work, it's time to move on.
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On this bonus episode, meet Career Fulfillment Coach Paige Mitchell. Paige shares her own career story about how she decided to move away from her licensed therapist profession working in Hawaii towards a career coaching business. Paige talks through how burnout impacted her career decision and why she loves coaching people through their career obstacles and limiting beliefs. To explore working with Paige, check her out on Instagram (PaigeMitchell.Coach) and on LinkedIn.
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Despite progress made, Latinas still face many challenges in Corporate America – lack of representation in the C-Suite and corporate boards, barriers to advancement, salary disparities, discrimination and more. On this episode, you'll hear Johanna Saenz Donnell's story about her steady climb up the corporate ladder at consumer packaged goods (CPG) giants, such as General Mills, Walmart, and L'Oreal. Today, Johanna is a Director of Sales at Team Direct Management, LLC, and she reflects on how she's stayed true to herself in the corporate world as a Latina, first-gen college grad and daughter of immigrants.
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Have you ever wondered how people afford to attend elite programs or get fancy degrees? It's not always just student loans - sometimes people save money or qualify for significant scholarships and funding. On this episode, we hear from Nathalie Flores, a Peruvian immigrant who navigated the U.S. educational landscape pretty much by herself. Nathalie went to community college, transferred to Smith College, and joined the ranks of Accenture as a young consultant - and always kept her spending in check! On this episode, hear how Nathalie's passion for mastering personal finance and financial freedom has allowed Nathalie to attend elite programs and pay off her student loans in record time.
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To code switch or not to code switch, that is the question. On today's episode, Korey explains why he decided enough was enough - he was going to be himself 100% at work everyday and not try to fit into the mold any longer. Do you think this is doable for BIPOC and/or marginalized folks? Tune in to challenge your thinking!
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Born to 16-year old parents in Austin, TX, Dyana never imagined she'd one day be going toe to toe with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton fighting on the front lines of abortion access in Texas, or that she'd become the first Latinx person to win the Travis County Democratic Party Chair race. But that's exactly what she does today as Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Texas. On this episode, get ready to be inspired by a fierce advocate for women of color in the advocacy and nonprofit space.
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"Find a secure job, work hard, keep your head down, and stay in your job for as long as possible" - sound familiar? This is a common message that is passed down by immigrant parents to their children - and this formula can work, to an extent. On today's episode, Nicole Cruz tells us what it was like to let go of the child of immigrant playbook, and creating her own empowering path forward.
Nicole Cruz is a Filipina-American life and leadership coach who helps countless women of color and immigrants/children of immigrants reclaim their identities and lives. Check out Nicole Cruz on Instagram at nicolecruzcoaching and nicolecruzcoaching.com. Nicole is based out of Bologna, Italy.
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On this #careercoach spotlight, Larnell Vickers comes on the show to chat about all things salary negotiation, asking for a raise at work, and building relationships at work. Larnell is helping countless folks win at their careers, and he doesn't hold back on this special episode.
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Have you ever felt so disengaged in your job that you actually end up becoming a "performance flag"? As Noel was navigating his career in his mid-20's, jumping from sales job to sales job, he realized he was totally disengaged with his career trajectory. It wasn't until a rude awakening - getting fired - that he realized it was time to commit to something new: becoming a software engineer in tech. On this special episode, Noel walks us through his journey going through a prestigious coding bootcamp to become a software engineering apprentice at Microsoft, beating out hundreds of candidates.
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If it hadn't been for her high school secretary's encouragement, Maritza might have never applied to a 4-year university or college. Growing up in a Mexican-American family in Nevada, Maritza didn't always think college was in the cards for her - fast forward years later, Maritza is now a UC Berkeley law grad and fierce political advocate in Washington, D.C. - advocating for marginalized communities and fighting to end the war on drugs. Talk about #goals!
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Do you have a big goal that feels "unattainable" for you? On this episode, Priscilla Suggs tells us what it was like to finally reach a goal that she almost gave up on: passing the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) exam. We talk about what it was like to be one of the few Black women in her accounting major at UT Austin, how she shifted her mindset to achieve this monumental goal, and the many pathways that the CPA opens up for her as a budding entrepreneur.
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On this special season 1 finale, Priscilla talks through her Top 3 Career Gems from Season 1, synthesized from all of the amazing guests on the show. These career gems are specifically tailored for BIPOC, First-Gen folks from historically excluded groups. Also, don't miss 2 very special announcements: 1) Priscilla is taking on private career coaching clients and 2) Priscilla will come back with a new last name for Season 2!
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Have you ever wondered who exactly designs all of the wonderful tech at the tip of your fingers? Meet Lia Napolitano - an incredible experience designer who's been Design Lead for Siri at Apple, Oculus Quest at Facebook and now leads design at Caffeine. On this episode, Lia breaks down what it was like to break into design at Apple - the "holy grail" of design - coming from a liberal arts background. She talks about what it means to be a designer and what it was like to get into the "room where it happens" - pitching winning ideas to senior executives as a young twenty-something.
When you think of "pharmacist", you probably think of your local friendly retail-store pharmacist who fills your prescriptions, right? On this episode, Manasa Murthy talks to us about being a different kind of pharmacist that works in a hospital ICU setting, watching people fight for their lives everyday. Manasa walks us through how she became a critical care pharmacist, and why she decided to leave that path behind to take a huge risk: get an MBA and lead healthcare strategy to fix the structural issues she experienced first-hand as an ex-pharmacist.
Growing up in Echo Park within Los Angeles, Angelica Martin knew that she loved animals and dreamed of becoming a vet. After spending time teaching Special Education as a high school student, she realized her love for helping other humans and pivoted her career goal to becoming a doctor. Join today's episode to learn about the financial and structural obstacles that Angelica has overcome to get to where she is today, as an MD Candidate at UC Davis. Her story will inspire you to make no excuses and get stubborn about your career dreams.
When Jessica Leon was growing up in rural Idaho, she couldn't imagine that one day she'd be working in New York City at Goldman Sachs. But fast forward to life post-college, and Jessica was doing just that. Everything seemed to be going great until a 5 billion dollar company-wide "mistake" led to her team becoming disbanded and getting laid off. As painful as this moment was for Jessica, she turned that moment into a catalyst for growth, and came out stronger on the other side.
On today's interview, Jessica talks about getting to MIT Sloan/Harvard Kennedy School and what it takes to break into venture capital - as a first generation, unapologetic BIPOC.
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Have you ever thought that changing jobs "too quickly" or "too often" is seen as a red flag and must be avoided at all costs? Or, have you ever felt like you're "cheating on" your employer for considering other jobs and interviewing at other companies? Have you ever struggled to negotiate for higher pay? This episode is for you! On today's episode, you'll hear from Cecilia Harvey, CEO of Hyve Dynamics, dish out some real-talk when it comes to creating options for yourself in your career!
Have you ever thought about the story that you're telling others when it comes to your career? On this episode, Aaron Wilson tells us about the career story he's been crafting ever since he graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in business. As a Black-Asian child of working class parents, Aaron's story has included: moving to the West Coast to change functions and industries, navigating the ad agency world, deciding to pursue elite management consulting, and eventually landing at McKinsey, post MBA, as an associate.
On this episode, you'll hear from Timka Lockheart, a Georgia native and proud graduate from Alabama A&M University who ended up on Wall Street for her first job out of college and eventually with an MBA from Wharton. As the only Black woman on her team as a first-year analyst, Timka had to quickly learn the ropes and come to grips with her insecurities to perform at a high level. Today, Timka works as a Career Coach helping young professionals make "courageous leaps" and she spills the tea on how she made some of her own leaps.
When Joseph Frilot graduated as his high school's valedictorian in southeast Houston and started college at the University of Houston Honors College, he always thought he would become an attorney one day. In his mind, attorneys were considered prestigious and made a lot of money. After his LSAT instructor pushed him to question his ideas about a law career and he had an opportunity to speak to his sister's graduating high school class, his entire career vision changed before his eyes. On this episode, Joseph tells us what it's been like to follow his calling to become a social studies educator working with predominantly Black and Brown kids in Austin, Texas.
You've probably heard of POTUS, SCOTUS and FLOTUS...but have you heard of ROTUS, or "Receptionist of the United States"? On this episode, you'll meet ex-ROTUS, Katie Herbek, who worked at The White House in her early 20's, overseeing the guest book and greeting top world leaders and celebrities in The West Wing. On this episode, Katie takes us through working in the campaign world during the 2008 Obama campaign, teaching in Italy for 8 months, working at the White House, and making the jump into education policy at the U.S. Department of Education. Katie encourages us to choose a word that represents our "north star" to guide us through the tough decisions in our careers - and her word is "equity."
You're allowed to change your mind about your career for any reason and whenever you feel like it. On this episode, Priscilla shares her top 5 reasons why anyone might change their career path, and 3 top questions to ask yourself if you're contemplating making a big career move. Tune in to hear some of Priscilla's own winding paths and roads in her career and what's helped her make peace with saying goodbye and moving onto the next thing without shame or feeling like a failure.
By the time Katherine Leiva reached her senior year of high school, both of her parents had passed away tragically and she was on her own balancing two jobs while experiencing homelessness. College was never on the table for her until her high school college counselor pushed her to consider Florida State University, helping her get a full-ride through the CARE Program. In this episode, Leiva recounts how her personal obstacles fueled her to teach English as a Second Language for eight years, and then later transition into a meaningful career in social impact and advocacy.
As a first-generation American and daughter of immigrants from Mexico, Lyanne Alfaro grew up dreaming of seeing herself on TV working in broadcast journalism. Today, she works as a Senior Producer and Director of Social Media at Nasdaq, where she tells stories that intersect technology, business, entrepreneurship, and the Latinx community. Lyanne is also the creator of Moneda Moves, a bi-weekly newsletter and podcast showcasing business news for the Latinx community. In this episode, Lyanne talks us through how she broke into and moved up in the exciting media & broadcast journalism industry - while encouraging us to know our worth.
Are you a woman of color seeking to transition or thrive in the tech industry? Are you someone who struggles with imposter syndrome, speaking up for yourself or prioritizing your wellbeing at work? On this episode, you'll hear from mindset & career coach Rebecca Garcia, a daughter of immigrants from the Philippines and Mexico. Rebecca is a self-taught developer, ex-product manager and, as of the publish date, a program manager at Facebook. With experience working in tech startups and tech giants, Rebecca inspires women of color to step into their power in tech.
You may have bumped into one of Evelyn's hilarious videos on the Internet, ranging on varying topics like beauty, travel, social justice, and Beyonce. Born to immigrant parents from Kenya, Evelyn always wanted to be a storyteller - and today she's exactly that - a humor writer, digital storyteller and successful YouTube star with over 240K subscribers. On this episode, Evelyn tell us how the vision for her career evolved, how she followed her creative passions and eventually made the scariest move of all - to go freelance and work for herself.
Have you ever felt frustrated that your career didn't take a "linear" path? On this episode, Damon Reynolds walks us through his early career years that took him down some winding roads: from leaving college after sophomore year, to joining the Marine Corps for four formative years, to finishing his college degree in 2014, and finally breaking into management consulting at one of the most elite firms in the world, through his MBA.
Have you ever wondered how you could merge different passions, or "take-and-leave" different aspects from different careers to build one that works for you? Well, that's exactly what Frankie Arvelo did during his early career years. A child of immigrants from Ecuador and the Dominican Republic, Frankie defied society's expectations by attending a top 10 law school and working at Goldman Sachs by his early 20's. When his first career stop didn't quite cut it for him, Frankie decided he needed something more: an MBA. The MBA journey exposed him to a new career vision that could blend the law with the exciting startup ecosystem and allow him to call the shots.
Diana Becnel worked at Microsoft as a technology consultant for 8 years before deciding to switch functional areas and move into sales. Today, she is a successful Account Executive and strong advocate for helping minorities break into STEM and tech careers. On this episode, Diana breaks down the importance of finding sponsors at work and not falling for the myth that hard work will equal a promotion or raise. People need to know and hear about your success, and sponsors can help do that for you. Diana inspires us to get over our mental crap and sell ourselves at work.
On our first ally guest episode, we hear from Doni Tavel, an Indianapolis native who moved to Los Angeles after college without a job to pursue an exciting career in music. In Los Angeles, Doni learned what it meant to be a personal assistant to a celebrity and eventually networked her way into an international marketing role at Interscope Records. Five years later, Doni was traveling the world with talented artists like Maroon5 and Sting, fulfilling her vision to make it in the music industry - all thanks to her grit, humility and hard work.
Private Equity is an exclusive, highly competitive and elite space within finance. It's also very white and very male.
Each year, hundreds of elite investment bankers and MBA grads from top schools try to break into PE to make upwards of $500K annually, and that's without bonuses or carried interest.
Tiffany Luna, a Mexican-American daughter of immigrants who grew up in the South side of Chicago, was an unlikely candidate to break into private equity and become a principal by the age of 30, but that's exactly what she did - in a very nontraditional way. On this episode, Tiffany doesn't hold back on what it took to break into - and succeed in this space.
We've all heard the words "imposter syndrome" ad nauseum. It's the sense that you're an imposter or fraud at work, and that you don't deserve to be there, despite your qualifications and evidence of success. This syndrome disproportionately affects women and BIPOC, because there are so few people who look like us or have similar experiences at work and in positions of power.
On this special solo episode, host Priscilla Weninger, walks you through the top 5 strategies that have worked for her to get rid of her imposter syndrome. Based on neuroscience, these strategies directly address how the brain reacts to perceived danger, being out of our comfort zone, and motivation. This episode offers practical activities and strategies to get you closer to owning your power in work and in life. Head over to www.ecmpodcast.com to get the full 10-strategy "Overcoming Imposter Syndrome" PDF for free.
On this episode, Lily Trieu, a Houston native and daughter of immigrants from Southeast Asia, tells us how she made a bold career switch from the private sector to the nonprofit education world. After 9 years in the consumer & packaged goods space, Lily enjoyed a healthy six-figure salary, bonus, company car and her parents' pride - but she wasn't happy. After realizing she wanted out, Lily went on a journey that involved getting an MBA and asking for help to make a big jump into a much more fulfilling career. Lily shares the challenges she encountered- emotionally, psychologically, career-wise, and financially - but also what made her move completely worth it.
Did you know that since 1978, the number of Black men enrolled in medical school in the U.S. has actually decreased, from 3.1% to 2.9%? It's a sad state of affairs when it comes to Black male representation in U.S. medical schools, which makes this episode very special. Dekoiya Burton is an MD/MBA fourth year student at UT Austin and Dell Medical School, who is the only Black male in his entire medical school class. Born to teenage parents in Houston, TX, Dekoiya's story is an unlikely one, and on this episode, he details the obstacles he's overcome on his journey to becoming a Black doctor.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have an international career in diplomacy? On this episode, we hear from Sharlina Hussain-Morgan, a foreign service officer, who is also a child of immigrants from Bangladesh. She talks about how she fell into the international affairs field, overcoming her imposter syndrome, and a precarious work situation that involved Michelle Obama. Sharlina's story is a great reminder to pursue your passions despite parental pressure to take a more traditional path.
Have you ever considered saying goodbye to your "career identity"? Well, that's exactly what Gbenoba Idah did in 2018, when he said goodbye to his 10-year career as an attorney. On this episode, hear directly from this gregarious Los-Angeles native who watched his parents struggle to keep their small business alive, thus impacting his own post-college career decisions. When being a lawyer became toxic to his mental and physical wellbeing, Gbenoba knew it was time to switch gears. This inspirational story will give you the courage to make your boldest career move yet.
Meet Diego Granados - a Mexico City native, Microsoft Product Manager and YouTuber. On this episode, Diego tells us exactly what it means to be a product manager in tech, how to break into this career path, and what it takes to be successful in the role. Diego reassures any aspiring product manager that you don't need to have a "technical" background or MBA to break into this path - and his YouTube channel, PM Diego Granados, dives even deeper to help people pivot into this fulfilling and exciting career path.
On this episode, hear from Isabel Longoria, a French-Mexican-American policy and public affairs professional from Houston, Texas. Isabel, a queer Latina, ran against an incumbent on the Houston City Council in 2019 and narrowly lost by only 16 votes. Isabel shares what the experience was like, what she learned, and how she's pivoted into a new exciting role leading voter innovation in Harris County.
After graduating from Morehouse College in 2014, Nate Jones only spent a couple of years working in the financial services industry before deciding to merge his passion for improving the socioeconomic status quo for low-income neighborhoods with his financial and analytical skillset. Nate went on to co-found the Village Microfund, a social impact fund empowering entrepreneurs in Metro Atlanta by providing access to capital, business education, and a "Village" of support. In 2020, Nate was named one of HBCUVC's "31 under 31" emerging leaders in venture capital. On this episode, he talks candidly about his early career experiences and decisions, while inspiring us all to stay motivated and make the world a better place.
After graduating as a civil engineer major at Rice University in 2014, Maria Paula Muñoz opted for a stable career path within the oil and gas industry, only to soon realize that the role wasn't exactly the best fit for her. On this episode, Maria Paula talks about what it was like to start and go through a challenging yearlong job search process only months after taking her first job after college, what it took to pivot into a brand new industry and function, and how she used her MBA to later break into a career at Google in the tech industry. This episode is a refreshing story for the job-searcher who is seeking career fulfillment or for anyone who has ever felt alone at work.
On this episode, Annick Jordan shares what it was like to work as a paralegal at a big law firm and Spotify before going to Stanford Law School. She breaks down her longer-than-expected law school application process and what it was like to overcome the LSAT and self-imposed expectations on her law school application timeline. She also shares what it was like to be one of the few Black women in her Stanford Law class, and her path to becoming a public defender in New Orleans, Louisiana - the mass incarceration capital in the world. Annick's story is a wonderful reminder to set big goals and go after our dreams - no matter how long it takes to get there.
On this short trailer, learn about host, Priscilla Esquivel Weninger, and why she decided to start an early career strategy podcast specifically for young professionals who identify as Black, Latinx, Indigenous and/or people of color.