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The First Ten Years23. Marnie Lemonik on determining your next career moveIn this episode, Danielle is joined by Marnie Lemonik. Marnie Lemonik is a full-time Career Coach based in Austin, Texas. As an extremely extroverted only child, Marnie has spent her whole life turning strangers into friends and developing a real love of connection. After spending nearly 10 years of her career in corporate roles, Marnie’s love of connection morphed into becoming a Career Coach. Marnie has worked with a wide range of clients in both age and industry to help them achieve the next step in their career path. Her coaching approach is focused on tactical takeaways that are in...
2024-09-0256 minThe First Ten Years22. Karin Klein on rethinking college and thriving without a degreeIn this episode, Danielle is joined by Karin Klein. Karin Klein has been a member of the Los Angeles Times editorial board for the past 20 years, covering education, medicine, science, and environment, and was a regular columnist for the Sacramento Bee for four years. She shared in two staff Pulitzer Prizes for coverage of breaking news and was the 2006 recipient of the Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Editorial Writers, the Logan Science Writing Fellowship at Woods Hole and Arctic Alaska, and the Metcalf Institute Environmental Writing Fellowship. She also has won numerous national, regional, and local journalism awards, including th...
2024-08-191h 00The First Ten Years21. Dr. Benjamin Ritter on becoming fearless in your careerIn this episode, Danielle is joined by Dr. Benjamin Ritter. Dr. Benjamin Ritter, founder of LFY Consulting and author of Becoming Fearless, is an international leadership and career coach, Sr. Talent Management Consultant, Top LinkedIn Voice, global speaker, and host of The Executive, and the Live Fearlessly Podcasts. He has over 12 years of experience working internally as a Talent and Leadership Development leader, and externally as a coach in the realms of career and leadership development.
Highlights from the episode include (1) how to take control of your career and craft your job to align...
2024-08-0544 minThe First Ten Years20. Brittany Canaski on leadership and working smarter, not harderIn this episode, Danielle is joined by Brittany Canaski. Brittany Canaski is a highly-rated life & leadership coach and trainer who empowers professionals with the tools and confidence they need to accelerate their goals, both inside and outside of the workplace. They discuss Brittany's career journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship and the genesis of her coaching business before getting into the topic of leadership.
Highlights from the episode include: (1) The difference between leadership and management (2) Necessary skills to transition into a leadership role (3) Effective communication as a leader (3) Tips for working smarter, not harder...
2024-07-2255 min
The First Ten Years20. Brittany Canaski on leadership and working smarter, not harderIn this episode, Danielle is joined by Brittany Canaski. Brittany Canaski is a highly-rated life & leadership coach and trainer who empowers professionals with the tools and confidence they need to accelerate their goals, both inside and outside of the workplace. They discuss Brittany's career journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship and the genesis of her coaching business before getting into the topic of leadership.
Highlights from the episode include:
(1) The difference between leadership and management
(2) Necessary skills to transition into a leadership role
(3) Effective communication as a leader
(3) Tips for working smarter, not harder at work
Learn more...
2024-07-2255 min
The First Ten Years19. Laura Weldy on high potential employees & navigating the Pre-SuiteIn this episode, Laura Weldy, Women’s Leadership & Career Success coach, joins Danielle to discuss her journey from corporate employee to entrepreneur. She shares her desire to help women and create opportunities for them in the workplace and how she started her own business to help women reclaim the design and construction of their careers. Highlights from the episode include: (1) how to take initiative in your career development, (2) challenges companies are facing in retaining high-potential women, (3) defining the pre-suite, and (4) how to become high-potential to take control of your career.
Learn more about Laura at lauraweldy.com.
Connect with the po...
2024-07-0853 min
The First Ten Years18. Amanda Brophy, Director of Grow with Google, on career developmentIn this episode, Amanda Brophy, Director of Grow with Google, joins Danielle to share her career journey and the impact of the Google Career Certificates program. She discusses her childhood aspirations of becoming a teacher and how her career path led her to prestigious companies like PwC, Microsoft, Box, and Google. Amanda shares insights into the Google Career Certificates program, including the origin of the program and its accessibility.
Highlights from the episodes include (1) the importance of chasing steep learning curves and embracing new challenges in your career, (2) integrating career and motherhood, and (3) the Google Career Certificates program.
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2024-07-0139 min
The First Ten Years17. Is this thing on?In this episode, Danielle shares where she's been for the last four months and what's in store for the podcast.
Connect with the podcast on Instagram at @thefirsttenyearspodcast or via email at thefirsttenyearspodcast@gmail.com
Connect with Danielle at @danielledoolen or danielledoolen.com.
2024-06-2415 min
The First Ten Years16. Rachel Liverman, founder of Glowbar, on the secret to great skinIn this episode, Danielle is joined by Rachel Liverman, founder of Glowbar. Rachel is a trailblazer in the beauty and wellness industry. Fueled by her own struggle to find an effective, convenient, and trustworthy source for consistent facials, Rachel founded Glowbar in June 2019. With her innovative spirit and hyperfocus on exceptional experiences, Rachel has propelled the brand’s 30-minute, results-driven facials to cult-following status. Her entrepreneurial drive and commitment to quality have not only shaped the brand but have also contributed to the industry's evolution. Learn more at glowbar.com. Follow Rachel on Instagram at @rachelista.
Highlights from the episode in...
2024-02-1247 min
The First Ten Years15. Karen Weeks on changing careers and common career challengesIn this episode, Danielle is joined by Karen Weeks. With over 20 years of HR leadership experience, Karen has focused on building amazing cultures within organizations so that individuals can ignite their careers. She cares about people so much that she is the Global Chief People Officer at Obviously, a VML/WPP company, and founded the coaching business, Shine at Work™. She hosts the career development podcast, also called “Shine at Work,” and is the author of “Setting the Stage: A Guide to Preparing for Any Feedback Conversation.” As a corporate speaker, she enjoys sharing stories and actionable advice so that people can...
2024-02-0550 min
The First Ten Years14. Chris Lovell (aka @careersbychris) on landing your dream jobIn this episode, Danielle is joined by Chris Lovell (aka @careersbycareer on Instagram). Chris, founder of Careers by Chris, is a Career Expert at SoFi, a Certified Professional in Human Resources, and a passionate career coach on a mission to help young professionals scale their careers, boost their salaries, and achieve their dream jobs. She has created "Careers by Chris," a growing online community that reaches millions every month, providing people with the tools and skills they need to grow in their careers. She's already helped hundreds of job seekers and professionals land exciting new jobs, negotiate raises, increase their...
2024-01-2941 min
The First Ten Years13. Sarah Doody on designing your career to fit the life you wantIn this conversation, Danielle is joined by Sarah Doody. Sarah is the founder of Career Strategy Lab™, a program that helps UX and product professionals at all career stages navigate their job search and articulate their skills and experience through individualized and group coaching. She is also the host of the Career Strategy Lab podcast. Sarah has been named a Future of Work expert by Forbes and is a regular Forbes.com contributor. She has also been featured in Fast Company, Insider, Fox Business, and more. Sarah is also to author her first book, The Product of You: How to De...
2024-01-2258 min
The First Ten Years12. Lydia Fenet on starting her agency and claiming confidenceIn this episode, Danielle is joined by Lydia Fenet. Lydia is the founder and CEO of the Lydia Fenet Agency, a boutique agency representing best-in-class charity auctioneers. Over her two-decade-long career, Lydia served as the Global Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships for Christie’s and reshaped the fundraising landscape as the world’s leading charity auctioneer. Lydia is the author of two best-selling books, The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You & Claim Your Confidence, as well as the podcast host of Claim Your Confidence in collaboration with Rockefeller Center. You can follow her auctions, antics, and anecdotes on Inst...
2024-01-1553 min
The First Ten Years11. Allyson Conklin on her entrepreneurship journey & misconceptionsIn this episode, Danielle is joined by Allyson Conklin. Allyson is the founder of Allyson Conklin Public Relations (ACPR), a boutique PR agency for beauty, home, and lifestyle brands. A 2005 graduate of Colorado State University, she started her career in New York City working in publishing for W magazine before transitioning to PR. Allyson held PR roles at Shiseido, Cle de Peau Beaute, Zirh, and Talisker, prior to opening the doors to her eponymous company in 2010. For the last 13 years, Allyson and her team have worked with founders across the U.S. to help them grow their brands by expanding...
2024-01-0853 min
The First Ten Years10. Setting Goals for 2024In this solo episode, Danielle walks through her annual goal setting process. Grab a notebook and follow along to set your goals for 2024!
Some highlights from the episode include:
- Prior year reflections and acknowledging accomplishments,
- Setting goals in four distinct categories: personal, professional, financial, and well-being, and
- Plans to revisit goals throughout the year and make adjustments.
Connect with the podcast @thefirsttenyearspodcast on social or at thefirsttenyearspodcast@gmail.com.
Connect with Danielle at @danielledoolen or danielledoolen.com.
2024-01-0128 min
The First Ten Years9. Susan Chen on career breaks, leaving Wall Street & Vedic MeditationIn this episode, Danielle is joined by Susan Chen.
About Susan Chen
Susan is a former Wall Street research analyst and portfolio manager. In 2014, Susan learned Vedic Meditation, and in 2017, after two years of study and immersing herself in a 12-week training program in India with Thom Knoles, Susan was inducted as a Vedic Meditation teacher in the highest order. Today, Susan loves teaching people with big lives and watching their busyness shift from ‘a grind’ to an enjoyable, fulfilling adventure.
Learn more about Susan Chen at www.meditatewithsusan.com.
Discussion Highlights
- Susan’s career journey and transition from Wall S...
2023-12-181h 04
The First Ten Years8. Liz Young, Head of Investment Strategy at SoFi, on investingIn this episode, Liz Young, Head of Investment Strategy at SoFi, joins Danielle. Liz is responsible for providing economic and market insights to various audiences. Before joining SoFi, Liz was the Director of Market Strategy at BNY Mellon Investment Management. Earlier in her career, she was a portfolio analyst at Baird and a research analyst at BMO Global Asset Management. Danielle and Liz discuss Liz’s career, common misconceptions about investing, and how to start investing and feel financially empowered.
Visit sofi.com/on-the-money/category/investment-strategy/ to learn more. Connect with Liz at @LizYoungStrat or listen to her podcast, The Im...
2023-12-1157 min
The First Ten Years7. Tonya Montella on building confidence at work and empowering womenIn this episode, Danielle is joined by Tonya Montella. Tonya is an acclaimed entrepreneur and career coach sought after by top-tier organizations to speak to their employees about confidence and fulfillment in the workplace. She’s been a serial top performer at Fortune 500 companies, navigated six career changes, and achieved senior leadership positions and some impressive salary increases along the way. She also supports and empowers women who feel stuck in their careers; unleashing their true potential by landing jobs that excite them and earning the pay that they deserve. She’s a self-published author, blogger, public speaker, fellow podcaster, and...
2023-12-0448 min
The First Ten Years6. Shanna Hocking on mindset shifts, leadership, and making bold movesIn this episode, Danielle is joined by Shanna A. Hocking. Shanna is the founder and CEO of Hocking Leadership, which specializes in leadership development and philanthropic strategy. Previously a senior executive at billion-dollar nonprofit organizations, she is a sought-after coach, consultant, and keynote speaker. She is also the author of One Bold Move a Day: Meaningful Actions to Help Women Fulfill Their Leadership and Career Potential (McGraw Hill, 2022).
Some highlights from the conversation include: (1) The four Bold Move Mindsets essential for career success, (2) Actionable tips for someone trying to figure out where they should focus their energy and career goals...
2023-11-2743 min
The First Ten Years5. Lessons Learned From My First Ten YearsIn this solo episode, Danielle details the lessons she's learned during the first ten years of her career. She recently wrote an article for Fast Company titled "You don’t have to climb the career ladder to be happy: Here’s how to find satisfaction early on," which discusses key career lessons she's learned. Danielle walks listeners through her key learning and adds important color to her valuable takeaways. Read the original article linked below.
Fast Company Article: https://www.fastcompany.com/90969896/you-dont-have-to-climb-the-career-ladder-to-be-happy-heres-how-to-find-satisfaction-early-in-your-career
Connect with the podcast via email at thefirsttenyearspodcast@gmail.com. Or on Instagram at @thefirsttenyearspodcast and TikTok at...
2023-11-2030 min
The First Ten Years4. Ashley Russo on finding success and empowering women through moneyIn this episode, Danielle is joined by Ashley Russo. Ashley Russo is a wealth management advisor at Northwestern Mutual who has built her own firm with a mission to enhance financial confidence and education for women around the world. Russo is ranked in the top 3% of advisors currently working at Northwestern Mutual.
Some highlights from the episode include:
- Ashley's career journey at Northwestern Mutual and how she became financially literate
- The importance of understanding your finances and creating a financial roadmap
- Ashley's experience building an all-female firm
- Why it’s especially important to financial plan as a...
2023-11-1336 min
The First Ten Years3. Octavia Goredema on changing careers, coaching & PREP, PUSH, PIVOTIn this episode, Danielle is joined by Octavia Goredema, career coach and founder of Twenty Ten Agency. Octavia hosts the new Audible Original series, How to Change Careers with Octavia Goredema, and is the author PREP, PUSH, PIVOT: Essential Career Strategies for Underrepresented Women.
Some highlights from the episode include:
- Octavia's experience changing careers, how she got into career coaching, and why she considers her career a dual career,
- Advice for professionals considering changing careers and
- A discussion about Octavia's book PREP, PUSH, PIVOT: Essential Career Strategies for Underrepresented Women, and her Audible Original series, How to Ch...
2023-11-0654 min
Corporate Confidence PodcastFinding Your Passion and Navigating Career ChangeIn this episode I sit down with Danielle Doolen, a communications professional who has navigated career change despite fear and uncertainty. From starting in accounting to finding her true passion in writing and communications, Danielle spills the tea on how she navigated her career transitions.
We dive deep into:
The power of reflection in career growth
How to pivot when you're just not feeling your
job anymore
The role of confidence and self-awareness in
making career moves
Whether you're early, mid, or late in your career, this
episode is packed with gems that will inspire y...
2023-11-0132 min
The First Ten Years2. Elana Lyn Gross on defining success, lazy girl jobs, and What Next?In Episode 2, Danielle speaks with senior content manager at Monster, journalist, and author Elana Lyn Gross. They discuss the first ten years of Elana's career, how her definition of success has changed, why they dislike the term lazy girl jobs, and her book What Next?: Your Five-Year Plan for Life after College.
Learn more at Elana Lyn Gross at https://elanalyn.com/ or connect with her on Instagram at @elanalyngross.
To purchase her book, What Next?: Your Five-Year Plan for Life after College, visit https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/What-Next/Elana-Lyn-Gross/9781507213452
Share your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions for future podcast...
2023-10-3044 min
The First Ten Years1. Welcome to The First Ten Years Podcast!In this introduction episode, Danielle shares her career journey and the genesis of the podcast. Her journey has been filled with twists, turns, and unexpected opportunities, and she's learned valuable lessons along the way.
Some highlights from the episode include:
- Why she took the leap from a secure career path to pursue a creative career.
- How she overcame challenges, such as student loan debt and professional uncertainty.
- Why she believes that enjoying work is not just a dream; it's a reality we can all create.
Share your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions for future podcast episodes or guest...
2023-10-1827 min
Shine at Work®40 | Taking Small Steps to Find a New Career with Danielle DoolenIn this week's episode, I speak with Danielle who eventually went from accounting to corporate communications. But her message is less about the career change and more about the steps she took to get there. First moving out of accounting, when she realized it was impacting her health, to recruiting accountants. And then writing on the side, sharing her story and writing for others, then to social media marketing and finally corporate communications. But she kept taking small steps to get her closer to her goal (and honestly, learning more about what she wanted that goal to be along the...
2021-04-1928 min