Entry Level Podcast

Episode 13: Empowering women to unleash their inner entrepreneur

This week's episode is one that resonated strongly - as we discussed the journey to becoming a female entrepreneur with The She Shift founder, Melissa Clark.

Melissa founded The She Shift to promote and empower women and businesswomen. She is an author, podcast host, consultant, owns an apparel line, and is also a certified Reiki level one and two practitioner. 

We talk to Melissa about:

- What made her take the leap into this business

- What her journey as an entrepreneur has been like over the last four years

- How she balances all of her pursuits

- Her experience with writing The She Shift and what inspired her to do so

- Top tips for anyone looking to start their own business

- Melissa's biggest inspirations!

You can learn more about Melissa and The She Shift at:

http://thesheshift.com/

https://www.facebook.com/thesheshift/

https://twitter.com/thesheshift

https://www.instagram.com/thesheshift/?hl=en

Order her book at: https://www.amazon.com/She-Shift-HiStory-HerStory/dp/0996558721

Episode 12: Understanding how to use persuasive communication

Communication is the cornerstone of all of our relationships - whether professional or personal. It is one of the most important life skills. So why is it that so many of us struggle to do it effectively? 

On this week's episode, we talk to Jeff Tippett - author, speaker, and entrepreneur - about the value of persuasive communication.

We cover:

*The difference between persuasion and manipulation

*How to utilize persuasive communication to create a personal brand

*How Jeff used persuasion during the adoption process

*Why vulnerability is important in persuasion

*The two words Jeff looks for to know if has effectivaly persuaded his audience

*What you can do to be a better communicator

 

You can connect with Jeff on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jefftippett/

Check out his book "Pixels is the New Ink": https://amzn.to/2Ohb9i0 

Episode 11: Entry Level - Getting outside of your comfort zone by traveling abroad

Have you ever thrown caution to the wind and picked up and moved across the world for 5 months? With no prior international travel? If you've ever wanted to push yourself completely out of your comfort zone, or if you have done so, you'll relate to this episode. 

This week we talk specifically about the pros and cons of choosing to study abroad in college. Not only do we talk through the process of deciding to go, but also wading through the fear, anxiety, barriers, and self-doubt that come with any major life shift. It's also been shown that students who study abroad fare better in the job market, are more likely to embrace new experiences that come up in their professional lives, and tend to show increased adaptability. 

Give it a listen and let us know about your experience studying or working abroad! Follow us on instagram @entrylevelpodcast

 

Episode 10: Entry Level: Should you relocate for a job?

Have you ever been asked to relocate for a job? If you haven't yet, there's a good chance that you might face the decision at some point in your career. In fact, about 1/5 of employees have been asked to move at least once.

Lindsay and I have both been asked to move multiple times in our early careers. In some situations, we said yes. I moved to Austin and she moved to San Francisco (from Boston). However, we both ended up back in Boston and then were asked to move AGAIN. 

Check out this episode to hear about:

-The most common reasons people are asked to move

-Why we said yes AND why we said no 

-What it was like to really make the move

-Differences between the challenges men face vs. women when moving

-How to handle the negotiation and paperwork aspect of a move

-Questions to think about when considering a move

Let us know if you've had to make this decision!

Follow us on instagram @entrylevelpodcast

 

Episode 9: Entry Level - The consultant life and how to avoid burnout

This week we have Kelly Ziner on the podcast talking about her career path from journalism to consulting. Like many of us coming out of college, she was ready to jump head-first into the field she had majored in. But things took a bit of a different turn and she is now a successful consultant in the medical field. Many of us go through this transition in the first few years outside of school and she talks about what propelled her into this new field.

The consultant life also has many pros and cons and we talk to Kelly about the impact of excessive travel on her relationships, health, and overall mindset. We also discuss whether consulting is a lifelong career path or only manageable at certain points in life.

Today's special segment: "Travel Diaries" - top advice if you travel frequently. Hint: NEVER MAKE EYE CONTACT

You can connect with Kelly on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyziner/

Find Entry Level Podcast on Instagram at: @entrylevelpodcast

 

 

Episode 8: Entry Level - Starting a Successful Fashion & Lifestyle Blog

On this week's episode we talk fashion and lifestyle blogging with Katie Devlin, founder of Klassically Kaytee. Katie is a local Boston blogger and has built a following sharing tips and tricks on fashion, home decor, travel, skincare, and more. 

Since launching her blog in 2017, she has built a highly engaged following on Instagram and has regular collaborations with other bloggers and boutiques. Katie sits down to talk to us about what inspired her to get started, how she balances the blog with her full-time job, and her best advice on building a social following in this space. She also gives her top tips for anyone looking to get started in this space based on lessons learned.

Finally, we talk about our biggest fashion faux-pas. Even fashion bloggers have them!

You can find more about Klassically Kaytee at:

Instagram: @klassicallykaytee

Blog: https://www.itsklassicallykaytee.com/

Episode 7: Entry Level - 50 Marathons in 50 States

This week we hear from Dan Ziner on a goal that is becoming more and more common for runners. The challenge to run a marathon in every state! Dan has been at this goal for a few years now and is currently sitting at 41/50. The 50 State Marathon Club is one that has been growing over the last 15 years. Yes, there is a real club for this. What started out as having only 82 members in 2001 has now grown to over 4,000 - with about 1,500 people having run all 50. 

Dan has his eyes set on joining those ranks. Today we talk to Dan about what inspired him to set this goal, how he manages a hectic training schedule, and how this goal impacts other areas of his life.

Finally, we talk sandwiches. 

 

Episode 6: Entry Level - Craft Beer Brewing

PSA: Sound quality is not optimal in this episode but content is great so give it a listen with that in mind.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to make brewing beer a career? Maybe you've thought about leaving your current career to pursue your passion? This week, we talk to Casey Brooks, a brewer at The Alchemist in Stowe, VT. She spent her early career as a teacher in Brooklyn, NY before pursuing her passion for craft beer brewing. 

We talk to her about how she discovered this passion, what made her decide to pursue it full-time, what it's like being a woman in a male-dominated industry, and the transferable skills used making the shift from teacher to brewer. She also gives us a "day in the life" of a brewer. 

You can find Casey on Instagram @caseybrooks17

Watch Casey in action: http://bit.ly/alchemistcasey

 

Episode 5: Entry Level - Impostor Syndrome

Do you feel like you're going to be exposed as a fraud in your career or in life? Do you squash these feelings by trying to be a perfectionist or superwoman/man? 

In this episode, we discuss why 70% of people suffer from Impostor Syndrome at some point in their life, why it's important to recognize the symptoms, and how experiences with Impostor Syndrome can be very unique to each person.

Today's special segment: "Life of the Unfit"

Resources:

Article: http://bit.ly/impostorsyndromearticle

Blog: http://bit.ly/wbimpostorsyndrome

 

Episode 4: Entry Level - Personal Branding

What would people say about you if they had to describe you? What would your boss say? What about your friends?

In this episode, we talk all about personal branding. In 2018, if you don't have one and you're not in the process of actively building one, you're missing out on opportunities. 

Learn what a personal brand can do for you and how ours have evolved over the years.