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Napping on a TuesdayEp. 19 Delusional Optimism & Other Mid-Year StrategiesIn this almost-Q3 episode, Karen and Kelly check in on their goals, their energy levels, and how life has shifted (or... hasn’t) since their Q1 reflection. Karen opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of letting go of her former career and embracing the mess and momentum of building a business—from LinkedIn bravery to a Wall Street Journal feature. Kelly talks about consistency at the gym, building community in unexpected ways, and finding steadiness through habit. They talk about hiring help, learning to (do the) hustle, the restorative magic of seeing friends’ babies, and the surprising power o...2025-06-1823 minNapping on a TuesdayEP 18 Bridge Jobs- a Snack of a Job!In this episode we are yapping about bridge jobs- the jobs you might take to fill a gap in employment. We discuss the pros and cons, talk about abandoning your ego, seeking community, and taking on new skills in the context of bridge jobs. Also...Kelly has been struck by lightning not once, but twice! Have feedback or want to commiserate? We'd love to hear from you: nappingonatuesday@gmail.com.You can also join the dialogue and find us on Instagram and TikTok @NappingOnATuesday.Disclaimer: the opinions expressed on this podcast are our o...2025-06-0430 minNapping on a TuesdayEp 17 Taking Back the InterviewIn this episode of Napping on a Tuesday, we get into the power dynamics of interviews and share our insights from both sides of the Zoom screen. Interviews should be a two-way street, but too often, they feel like awkward performances. We unpack how to reframe the process in real time and reclaim your agency—even if you find yourself in an interview that feels more like a CIA interrogation. From prepping with purpose to regaining control mid-conversation, we explore tactical ways to stay grounded. We also cover small mindset shifts to ease anxiety, and how thank-you notes aren’t ju...2025-05-2139 minNapping on a TuesdayEp 16 Take Your Nihilism to Work DayKelly is thinking about the concept of nihilism and how it might just be able to free us from caring too much about work. If this sounds depressing, stick with us! We discuss nihilism, Buddhist principles, and cynicism. Ultimately, we're hoping some of these concepts can make work a bit easier to bear, and help put the awe into awesome at work. Have feedback or want to commiserate? We'd love to hear from you: nappingonatuesday@gmail.com.You can also join the dialogue and find us on Instagram and TikTok @NappingOnATuesday.Disclaimer: the o...2025-05-0631 minNapping on a TuesdayEp 15 Finding Creative Flow with Trystin BaileySpecial guest alert! Our friend Trystin Bailey joins us for a conversation about finding creative flow, work/life balance, the relationship between self connection and values, and how shamanic training and practices shaped his life. Trystin is truly an inspiration and delight, and we hope you enjoy our chat.Follow Trystin @trystinbailey wherever you might look for him- especially Instagram and LinkedIn. Have feedback or want to commiserate? We'd love to hear from you: nappingonatuesday@gmail.com.You can also join the dialogue and find us on Instagram and TikTok @NappingOnATuesday.D...2025-04-2351 minNapping on a TuesdayEp. 14 Spring Equinox- Q1 Check in!To mark the end of Q1 and the Spring Equinox, we’re taking a moment to reflect on our intentions and themes for 2025—checking in on how things are unfolding since our Portal to 2025 episode back in January.Kelly shares how her focus on health and wellness is evolving, while Karen dives into transmuting emotions and turning insight into action. TL;DR: We’re feeling grounded, hopeful, and aligned—and we hope you are too.Have feedback or want to commiserate? We'd love to hear from you: nappingonatuesday@gmail.com.You can also...2025-04-0918 minNapping on a TuesdayEp. 13 Self Promotion and Bragging BetterIn this episode, Kelly discusses her struggles with self promotion and Karen walks us through some of the principles of Meredith Fineman's book, Brag Better: Master the Art of Fearless Self-Promotion. We also practice bragging, with mixed results. Here's to not being perfect, getting better and being loud and proud! This episode was recorded on March 14, 2025.Referenced:Brag Better: Master the Art of Fearless Self- Promotion:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/617868/brag-better-by-meredith-fineman/Karen's Color Analysis Business:https://www.keycoloranalysis.com/Kelly's Substack: @kyconfoH...2025-03-2625 minNapping on a TuesdayEp. 12 What is a Portfolio Career and Should You Have One?In this episode, we're breaking apart the idea of having a "portfolio career". What does it mean to have one, is it more than just a buzzword? What is the portfolio career's relation to creativity and capitalism? We're doing what we do best- yapping- and figuring it out as we go. Thanks for being along for the ride.This episode was recorded on March 3, 2025.Head's up: Kelly has a bit of a hot mic in this ep, adjust accordingly. Referenced in this episode: Blogs: https://hbr.org/2021/10/why-you-should-build-a-career-portfolio-not-a-career-path2025-03-1223 minNapping on a TuesdayEp. 11 Am I a Loser?This week we're talking about the dip in self-esteem that comes along with facing unemployment. We talk about networking while unemployed, facing the loss of "social capital", and fomo. We round out with some self-care tips and reframes to support yourself when you're feeling a little bit like a loser- which you're not, by the way!*Please note this episode was recorded in November 2024. Have feedback or want to commiserate? We'd love to hear from you: nappingonatuesday@gmail.com.You can also join the dialogue and find us...2025-02-2632 minNapping on a TuesdayEp. 10 Just F*cking Do It!Hi! We're back, sorry to anyone who's missed us- life happens! This week we invited a very special guest to chat with us. We're talking with master hairstylist Nathalie Kalae, owner of Kinetic Salon in Brooklyn, about branching out and launching your own business. Nathalie shares with us what it took to get started, about 'leaning into the ick', and creating a business that aligns with your own personal values. Check out Nathalie's work and Kinetic Hair Collective: https://www.kineticstudio.nyc/Have feedback or want to commiserate? We'd love to hear from yo...2025-02-1135 minNapping on a TuesdayEp. 9 Portal to 2025It's the new year, and we're processing our achievements of 2024, talking about what we're leaving behind, and how we're entering 2025. Themes include: letting go of perfectionism, clean-slating, commitment, being action-oriented, wellness, and cultivating a sense of play. We also touch on our "themes" for 2025 and surprise, surprise- we're both taking an abstract approach! *Note that this episode was recorded January 7, 2025, before the tragic fires in L.A. We are sending lots of support to our friends and family out there. Please support and donate if you are able.Mentioned in this episode: 2025-01-1427 minNapping on a TuesdayEp. 8 Focus on the good. Burn the bad. Bye 2024.The year's almost over. Join us for a quick end of year special where we focus on the good that happened this year, savor some well-deserved rest, and burn the baggage we’d rather leave in 2024. We’ll also celebrate the quirky joy of holiday ephemera, malign folks who don't return their shopping carts, and share a tip to steer holiday gatherings towards joy and away from work.Have feedback or want to commiserate? We'd love to hear from you: nappingonatuesday@gmail.com.You can also join the dialogue and find us on Instagram and TikT...2024-12-2318 minNapping on a TuesdayEp. 7 Unemployment BiasIn this episode, we talk about the bias that unemployed folks face in the job search. We dip into how we’ve faced this bias head-on with hiring managers as recruiters, and in our own job searches. We also share some advice on taking back your narrative as an unemployed candidate. This episode was recorded on November 7th, 2024, a couple days after election day, and we do have a bit of a chat about our post election feelings. If you’d like to skip that part, we begin to chat about unemployment bias around the 4:30 mark. 2024-12-1029 minNapping on a TuesdayEp. 6 Monetized CommunityIn this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of pay-to-join communities and professional associations. Spoiler alert: Karen thinks everything should be free! We also touch briefly upon 3rd spaces and the loneliness epidemic. Plus, we wistfully remember pre-pandemic corporate America, when it felt like money flowed more freely!This episode was recorded September 27, 2024. Have feedback or want to commiserate? We'd love to hear from you: nappingonatuesday@gmail.com.You can also join the dialogue and find us on Instagram and TikTok @NappingOnATuesday.Disclaimer: the opinions expressed on t...2024-11-2628 minNapping on a TuesdayEp. 5 Getting Back in the Game: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Rediscovering Workplace ConfidenceRecorded on August 19, 2024, this episode dives into the challenges of returning to work after extended unemployment. Listeners, please note: this episode includes some optimistic discussion about the 2024 US election.Karen opens up about her recent job start, sharing honest experiences with imposter syndrome, navigating workplace dynamics, and confronting lingering work-related trauma. Join us as we explore the emotional labor involved in getting "back into the game" and the unexpected hurdles of re-entering the workforce.Have feedback or want to commiserate? We'd love to hear from you: nappingonatuesday@gmail.com.You can also join...2024-11-1233 minNapping on a TuesdayEp. 4 Weathering UncertaintyWhen everything around you feels uncertain, the best thing you can do is find certainty within yourself. Easier said than done? In this episode, we discuss how we handled the collective unknown of the COVID-19 pandemic and how that experience differs from our individual journeys navigating unemployment. We ask ourselves challenging questions to make the most of uncertainty, constantly remind ourselves to be present, get outside, and invest time in others to find meaning within ourselves. Oh, and this is the one where Karen starts a new job.Recorded on July 24, 2024Credit where it’s...2024-10-2939 minNapping on a TuesdayEp. 3 You're More Than Just a NumberWhen you feel as though your experience, expertise, or value as a human gets condensed into a numeric figure, it can feel pretty terrible. The current virtual-first interview model minimizes the complexity of the human condition and trivializes our worth. Whether you’ve felt it as an applicant of one amongst thousands, or even as an employee, it’s not great. In this episode we talk about some things we think contribute to this feeling, and share tips that we use to reconnect with the full spectrum of our value, even as we hit “apply” for the 444th time...2024-10-1539 minNapping on a TuesdayEp. 2 Celebrating Others' SuccessesWe talk a bit about the evolutionary psychology behind why we feel what we feel when a friend or former colleague leaves the unemployment bubble. How little gestures can go along way. Success isn’t a commodity. There's more than one word for rejoicing in others' advancements, and how that can equate to success for ourselves too. This episode was recorded on July 15, 2024.Credit where it's due + where you can learn more:Juli Frage. "The Opposite of Schadenfreude is Freudenfreude. Here’s How to Cultivate It.” The New York Times, November 28, 2022, Link to articl...2024-10-0118 minNapping on a TuesdayIntroduction: Napping on a TuesdayWhat is Napping on a Tuesday? We explain how we met, and the “why” behind the podcast. Consider this our thesis statement. The concept of self-care as a form of resistance can be credited to the late writer and social activist Audre Lorde, who wrote in her 1988 book “A Burst of Light”: “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence. It is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare”.Have feedback or want to commiserate? We'd love to hear from you: nappingonatuesday@gmail.com.You can also join the dialogue and find us on...2024-10-0102 minNapping on a TuesdayEp. 1 Weird Positivity RitualsCan you hack positivity in your job search? Sometimes it can be difficult to remain buoyancy in the face of adversity, so we dig into whether or not rejection is redirection; mindfulness, breathing, manifestation, moving our bodies, and other things to ground, reset, and jumpstart positive vibes. Even if that means you’re singing terribly alone in the shower or dancing to spark joy. We mention “woo-woo” at least four times in this episode. Recorded June 23, 2024.The guru of breathing techniques Kelly forgets the name of in this episode is Wim Hof. Breathwork is only one pillar of his...2024-10-0141 minNapping on a TuesdayTeaser: Napping on a TuesdayWelcome to Napping on a Tuesday, an emotional support podcast for the unemployed, underemployed, and anyone who's ever had a job. Join us, launching October 1, 2024. Hosted by Karen Young and Kelly Conforti.Have feedback or want to commiserate? We'd love to hear from you: nappingonatuesday@gmail.com.You can also join the dialogue and find us on Instagram and TikTok @NappingOnATuesday.Disclaimer: the opinions expressed on this podcast are our own and not representative of any organization or employer.2024-09-2401 min