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Bossed Up Why Your Resume Isn’t Working (and What to Try Instead)How can you leverage your strengths, values, and AI tools to make the job search a bit less daunting? The job market in 2026 is chaotic and confusing. Job seekers are sending out hundreds of resumes and getting only a few interviews in return. But finding your dream job is still possible, and Sam DeMase can help you make that happen. Sam is ZipRecruiter’s first career expert, and she goes by “Your Career Bestie” on social media. Our conversation spans everything from the human/AI skill dichotomy to moving on without guilt. Sam shares great advice on navigat...

2026-04-0733 min

Per My Last Email Inside the Recruiter’s Brain: How to Get Hired in the Age of AIIn this episode, Kaila and Kyle are joined by author, speaker, and ZipRecruiter career expert Sam DeMase (@apowermood) to share the best tips for landing a job in the age of AI. From understanding how recruiters think and operate, to structuring your resume for maximum impact, to mastering the “upper third,” this is one episode you don’t want to miss. 00:00 Intro 01:10 What is the life of a recruiter like? 06:28 How people are finding new jobs is changing 09:28 How to make yourself more appealing to recruiters on LinkedIn 12:59 Shifting from a...

2026-03-2335 min

Merging Into Life Build Career Confidence: Nail the Interview, Negotiate Your Salary, and More Job TipsNavigating the workplace isn't just about your resume- it's about knowing your worth and learning how to speak up for it. In this episode of Merging Into Life, host Sabrina Pierotti is joined by career confidence coach and author Sam DeMase to break down the tools that help people feel more empowered at every stage of their career. From handling imposter syndrome to navigating interviews, setting boundaries, and asking for a raise, Sam shares tangible strategies for building confidence without burnout.Read Power Mood

2025-11-2021 min

People Person How to Actually Achieve Work-Life Balance For All EmployeesWelcome to People Person! In this episode, host and Morning Brew’s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Sam DeMase, a writer, career coach, former HR exec, and current career expert at ZipRecruiter. Sam shares strategies for how HR teams can lead culture change and implement boundaries to actually achieve work-life balance, for both employees and HR teams. She also provides actionable tips on setting good examples, especially for managers and leaders, and explains why work-life balance is not just about taking your vacation days. Sam also weighs in on good and bad Out of Office me...

2025-11-1832 min

The Messy Parts Debunking Myths About Careers, Generation Gaps, and The Power of Side Hustles: Sam DeMaseIf you’re job hunting, eyeing a promotion, or just feeling burnt out—this conversation will remind you that your path doesn’t have to be traditional to be powerful. From bossy kid to bold career coach, Sam DeMase is redefining what leadership and success really look like—with empathy, authenticity, and purpose. In this episode, Sam shares her unconventional journey: from managing 70 people at a fast food chain straight out of NYU to building a business that empowers women to ask for more—more money, more respect, and more balance.Shaped by her experien...

2025-09-2243 min

Honor Your Spark 35 | Own Your Career by Finding Your Power Mood with Sam DeMaseThe corporate world is not exactly known for being fair to women. Even with significant progress made in recent decades, the wage gap still has women getting paid 16% less than their male counterparts (substantially worse for women of color), and women are often passed up for promotions or higher-level positions. Remember this exchange from the Barbie movie during Ken’s visit to corporate America? Ken: You guys aren't doing patriarchy very well. Corporate Bro: We're actually doing patriarchy very well [lowers voice] Corporate Bro: ... we're just better at hiding it. So when I discovered Sam DeMase through her book A Po...

2024-04-0937 min

Bartender at Large Advocating for Yourself in the Workplace w Sam DeMase| Bartender at Large ep 378Join us in an conversation with Sam DeMase, an internationally recognized career coach and author with a community of 500,000+ followers on social media, whose insights have transformed countless professional trajectories. In this podcast episode, Sam delves into the core principles of her recently released book, "Power Mood: Unlock Your Confidence, Transform Your Life & Command Your Value." From navigating career transitions to mastering the art of self-motivation, Sam shares practical advice backed by years of experience. Tune in to gain valuable strategies that will empower you to take charge of your career journey and cultivate a powerful mindset for success.

2024-01-1530 min

Badass Basic Bitch Never Say No to Yourself: Career Empowerment and Self-Advocacy with Sam DeMaseIn this episode with Sam DeMase, we explore career coaching and self-advocacy against impostor syndrome in a changing corporate world. Sam details tactics helping women achieve their goals and tackle gender pay gaps, transparency, and toxic work dynamics. We discuss Gen Z's influence, allyship, mentorship, and address working mothers' challenges with tools like the "5-second countdown" for confronting bias. Discussions extend to handling toxic bosses, promoting flexible policies, and negotiation strategies to align work with personal success.More About Sam!Sam DeMase is an internationally recognized Career Coach, Self-Advocacy Expert, author, and speaker with...

2023-11-0750 min

Productivity Alchemy Episode 320 - Rest week, Sam DeMase Hi folks! Ursula is resting this week, but somehow she still managed to make word count AND finish the edits for a book that y'all are eagerly awaiting. On my side, we have updates on my side project, my other productivity, and some odds and ends. After all that, we talk to Sam DeMase about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charty Spotlight: Ali Forney Center A Power Mood About Sam DeMase

2023-10-1245 min

Cents and the City Episode 7: Asking For A RaiseJojo and Stephan head to a career conference that lights a fire in Jojo to speak up for herself at work. Stephan shares some valuable insights with Jojo about compensation.Our Financial Experts joined us this episode to discuss: Navigating the workplace as a woman Talking with your manager about your career path Language to use when asking for a raise This week’s Star Expert Guests: Lauren McGoodwin aka Career Contessa, author of Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose. She is...

2023-09-2739 min

Enterprise Podcast Network – EPN Power Mood: Unlock Your Confidence, Transform Your Life & Command Your ValueSam DeMase, author of the book “Power Mood: Unlock Your Confidence, Transform Your Life & Command Your Value” joins Enterprise Radio. The post Power Mood: Unlock Your Confidence, Transform Your Life & Command Your Value appeared first on Enterprise Podcast Network - EPN.

2023-09-0114 min

Thirty and a Bit Ep 1 - How do I land that dream job and earn what I’m worth? (ft. Sam DeMase @apowermood)In today’s job market, it’s not just about finding a job that matches your skills and experience, but also about presenting yourself in the best possible light during the interview process. Peet and Sam are both incredibly passionate about women earning what they're worth. This episode is one of the most hands-on episodes ever about interviewing and negotiating. Peet and Sam show you how hiring managers and recruiters think and how you can use that to your advantage. Keep a pen and paper close, because you're gonna want to take notes: and then ace the inter...

2023-02-2134 min

Find Your Passion Career Podcast FYPC Podcast Ep.57: Sam DeMase, Founder of Power Mood, Career Confidence Coach, and Self-Advocacy ExpertSam DeMase is the founder of Power Mood, a Career Confidence Coach, and Self-Advocacy Expert. She helps her clients and TikTok audience of 200,000 followers land the job they want and confidently ask for what they're worth. Sam's also on a mission to destroy the patriarchy. Her motto is: You get what you're worth! "Don't they see me shining? Where's my promotion, where's my pay-raise?" We assume that if we excel at work, we'll be recognized and promoted. Unfortunately, that's rarely the case. "One of the [ideas] I've debunked is that, if you work...

2021-09-3026 min

Leading People First Channeling FEARLESS Confidence with Sam DeMaseHow are you supporting and empowering women around you?Sam DeMase joins the Leading People First podcast to share how she empowers women to channel a fearless confidence to be their own advocates.Sam is focused on smashing the patriarchy and helping women get what they're worth as a Confidence Coach, social media powerhouse, and leader in recruiting, training, and leadership development.Sam and Chris Lin also discuss the importance of engaging biases and discrimination against women, advocacy, ally ship, authenticity, and channeling fearless confidence.Connect with Sam DeMase...

2021-03-1138 min