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In this episode, Dray reconnects with two returning guests from season one who faced job loss, uncertainty, and career pivots head-on — and came out stronger on the other side.

Rob Sarro shares how he:

• Walked away from a role that wasn’t the right fit
• Took on a global QA leadership position
• Built a successful AI-powered family organization app part-time
• Uses modern AI tools to work faster, smarter, and more intentionally

Lillian Argueta opens up about:

• Navigating months of rejection in the DE&I space
• Landing a Manager of DE&I role at Adidas
• What the Adidas interview process really looked like
• Transitioning from fully remote work back into a hybrid environment
• Why in-person connection matters for people-first roles
• Balancing career growth, accessibility, and personal milestones

🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned:

• Rob Sarro’s family organization app: Famorama
• AI tools referenced: GitHub Copilot, Claude, GPT models, Lovable, Replit

Whether you’re rebuilding after a layoff, thinking about starting something of your own, or searching for a role that actually aligns with your values — this episode offers honest insight, encouragement, and proof that forward momentum is still possible.

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