Episode Summary
Christine sits down with Jennifer Seyler to trace a winding path from AP Physics and pre-med to nutrition research, PR, and ultimately organizational leadership. They unpack confidence as a practice (not a feeling), why “work-life balance” is a myth, how to network when you hate small talk, and what today’s grads should do this week to get unstuck. Jennifer shares vivid stories—from calling her engineer dad for physics help to white-water cliff jumps—that become frameworks for risk, resilience, and growth. The result is a roadmap for younger women navigating noisy expectations, social media pressure, and their first (or next) career move.
Fast Facts
- Core idea: Confidence comes from action; do it scared, learn, then iterate.
- Career engine: Relationships > résumés; value exchange over cold asks.
- Mindset shift: Be uncomfortable on purpose—growth lives there.
- Tactical tip: Search job descriptions, not job titles. Titles are subjective.
- Teaching lens: You’re here to learn—permission granted to not know everything.
Standout Quotes
- “If it’s in a book, it’s old news.” (07:01)
- “If something doesn’t go your way, change your strategy.” (02:46)
- “Confidence shows up when you jump—then you figure it out.” (17:42)
- “Work-life balance? It’s an oxymoron.” (29:04)
- “Don’t look for job titles; look at what the work actually is.” (38:21)
- “If you don’t believe in you, no one will—people see right through it.” (36:24)
- “Networking works when you ask, ‘What can I do for them?’” (25:54)
