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Shameless Careers38: How to Build a Personal Brand That Gets You Noticed | Tips from a Marketing Agency FounderWant to build a powerful personal brand but don’t know where to start?Say no more — this interview with Maria Macdonald is here to answer exactly that.Maria is the founder and director of Cord Comms, an agency providing public relations and communication services — including branding and strategic marketing — for premium lifestyle brands and impact tech. She has worked with an impressive range of clients, including La Mer, Jo Malone London, McQueens Flowers, and Aveda.In this episode, we cover four use cases for personal brand building:1. If you'r...2025-07-3034 minShameless Careers37: Is Career Fulfilment Even Real? | Career Coach Interview on Redefining SuccessWelcome back to Shameless Careers — the podcast helping high-achieving professionals build meaningful careers on their own terms.In this episode, I sit down with Dina Al-Alami, an ICF-certified career coach and founder of Major Confusions, a career wellness studio. In this episode, we are drilling down into what career fulfilment REALLY means. What are the components of it? Is it even achievable? And does it always mean you need to quit your job and make a drastic change? (Spoiler alert: No :)).🔍 In this episode, we focus on:- Frameworks Dina uses with...2025-07-1621 minShameless Careers36: From Burnout to Superpower: Why Aligning Work with Your Strengths is the Real Career Hack - Hanan's StoryEver heard of inauthenticity burnout?It’s kind of exhaustion that creeps in when you push yourself really hard in something that looks impressive on paper, but is misaligned with your natural strengths (e.g. being an introvert who needs to be extraverted 80% of the time).This topic is at the heart of the new Shameless Careers episode featuring Hanan Baba. Early in her career Hanan was ticking all the “right” boxes - e.g. doing a technical degree (actuarial science), joining strategy and analytics at Deliveroo (a fast growing start u...2025-07-0249 minShameless Careers35: The #1 Sign You’re in the Right Career: Loving Your Day-to-Day - Fernando’s Career Pivot from Strategy Consulting to Furniture MakingWhat if the true measure of success isn’t your title or salary - but how you feel on an ordinary Tuesday?That’s the question at the heart of the new Shameless Careers episode.So often we chase future milestones - promotions, accolades, the next big thing - but it’s how we feel day to day that shapes our happiness much more than any title or status could (which, by the way, is an 'infinite ladder,' as we discuss in this episode).This is an episode I’ve been...2025-06-1847 minShameless Careers34: Why I Left Big Tech to Start a VC-Backed Startup - and Why I Came Back to CorporateWhat happens when you leave Big Tech to build a startup… and end up coming back?For a while I wanted to interview someone who went on to start their own business - but then came back to employment with a fresh new perspective… and finally I was lucky to meet Anna Buldakova: 🚀 Ex-Big Tech product leader📈 Forbes Technology Council member🌍 Founder of a 40,000+ Product Management communityAnna did what many dream of - left a stable product role, raised $2.5M in VC funding, launched her own startup...2025-06-0456 minShameless Careers33: All You Wanted to Know About Portfolio Careers - But Were Afraid to AskPortfolio careers are exploding - and they’re not just a trend, they’re the future.By 2030, nearly half the workforce will be part of the gig economy - and portfolio careers are the white collar version of this trend. There are structural reasons for this shift - many companies want flexibility with talent (which will be exacerbated by AI), while many professionals want more autonomy and more earnings potential.In this episode, we break it all down with Ben Legg - ex-Google exec and CEO of the Portfolio Collective. Tune...2025-05-2148 minShameless Careers32: Grief, Motherhood and the Journey Back to What Matters - Reassessing Career and LifeWhat makes someone shift from a stable corporate career to a completely different path? In this deeply personal episode of Shameless Careers, Angela Senese reflects on how a combination of personal experiences - motherhood, health issues, and the loss of a loved one - led her to reassess her career and life in general.These life events have led Angela to leave the financial services industry, where she spent 17 years, to retrain as a nutritional therapist and functional medicine practitioner - turning a personal need for healing into a career helping others.2025-05-0739 minShameless Careers31: How to Change Careers: Proven Tips from a Career Coach & LinkedIn Branding ExpertFeeling stuck in your career? In this episode of Shameless Careers, we dive deep into the confusing - but, I promise you, exciting - world of career transitions. If you’re feeling unfulfilled, if you feel like something is missing in your career, or if you are unsure what you really want to do next, this conversation will help you gain clarity and direction.My guest is Maria, an international career consultant who’s helped executives, entrepreneurs, and senior leaders make career pivots towards something that they would find more meaningful - and buil...2025-04-2328 minShameless Careers30: How to Scale a Craft Business — and Why Letting Go of Pressure Can Help You SucceedIn this episode of Shameless Careers, Violetta returns one year after leaving her legal career to build a macramé fashion brand. In our first episode, we explored her bold career change from law to craft - and now, she shares what happened next: scaling, burnout, pregnancy, and letting go of the pressure to constantly “succeed.”Listen in for a raw, honest conversation about the joys and the struggles of scaling a business:- Why "the best-known beats the best" — i.e. why visibility matters more these days than perfection in what you are doing2025-04-0944 minShameless Careers28: From Side Hustle To $30K/month Business - Elston's StoryEver dreamt of building your own business without quitting your 9-to-5? In this episode of Shameless Careers, we sit down with Elston Baretto, founder of Tiiny Host, to unpack exactly how he built a thriving SaaS company - which he had started as a side gig. Tune in to the interview to find out: Why, if its your first business, its better to start with an existing idea - and simply pivot it to a different market (vs creating something brand new)Why, in this era of noise and difficulty of getting people's attention, it is more...2025-03-2657 minShameless Careers27: How to Start a Business from Scratch: Entrepreneurship Tips from a Serial FounderWant to start a business but are as clueless as I am about how to do it? There is hope! This episode of Shameless Careers is your practical guide to finding the right business idea and taking it forward based on insider knowledge from someone who has done it multiple times. Today’s guest, Pascal Pert, is a serial entrepreneur who exited two companies - sports tech and big data - to some of the biggest top tech giants in the space, sold 37 product lines with a reverse engineering factory, and had other ve...2025-03-1247 minShameless Careers26: Are You Stuck in The Success Trap? Expert view from Transformational Career and Leadership CoachAre You Stuck in the Success Trap? 🚀So many high achievers look successful on the outside - career, money, status - but deep inside, they feel something is missing. Why does achievement often fail to bring real fulfilment? And how do you break free from chasing success that doesn’t truly satisfy?In this episode of Shameless Careers, I sit down with Dr. Amina Aitsi-Selmi, award-winning transformational career and leadership coach and author of The Success Trap. We dive deep into:🔹 The symptoms of the success trap - how to know if...2025-02-2652 minShameless Careers25: How to Find Work You Love And Start A Service Business?Hi everyone! This episode of Shameless Careers is about finding work you love and starting a service business. My guest in this episode is Nikita Khodkov.Nikita began his career in investment banking but later quit to co-found an edtech startup. When the startup didn’t work out, he had to quickly find a new job and became an immigration advisor. But the story doesn’t end there—Nikita still had an entrepreneurial itch. Leveraging his experience in immigration advisory, he successfully launched his own immigration advisory business—one that he 1) loves and 2) is running successfully today.2025-02-1241 minShameless Careers24: Working for Google vs. Rocketship StartupEver wondered what it's like to work for a big firm (like Google) versus a fast-scaling startup? I have too!We could have continued suffering in the unknown, but don’t you worry - because in the new episode of Shameless Careers (link in comments), I interview my brilliant guest, Ekaterina Kalygina, exactly about that!Early in her career, Ekaterina worked at Unity Technologies - a Series A startup in San Francisco that later had a successful exit 🚀🤩. She then moved to Google, where she was Head of Product Marketing at Google Play in EMEA...2025-01-2939 minShameless Careers23: How to Become an AI entrepreneur? l JJ's journey from Google, to McKinsey, to AI EntrepreneurshipHi everyone - in this episode, I'm SUPER excited to plunge into the (hot!) topic of AI Entrepreneurship with my guest JJ. In my humble opinion, JJ's career path is MEGA exciting. JJ started his career at Google 🤩, went to McKinsey🧠 where he got exposure to digital transformation and deep learning projects. JJ then went deeper into AI space, joining an AI consultancy 🤖 where - at 25! - he was the head of the division in charge of AI strategy.After that - in this "now or never" moment that I have heard from many entr...2025-01-1554 minShameless Careers22: Ex-Trading Executive's Bold Career Pivot to Help Scale FintechsHave you ever felt stuck in your career? In this episode of Shameless Careers, I sit down with Kenzy Goodwin to explore her bold journey of leaving a stable corporate career to pursue a path that she was more passionate about. Specifically, Kenzy was a senior equity trader at a large international asset management firm where she spent almost 20 years, and then she pivoted to become a Managing Partner at Finceler8 where she helps fintech firms increase their revenues and expand their businesses. From battling doubts to trusting her instincts, Kenzy shares her...2025-01-0135 minShameless Careers21: Relocation. Career Switch. Transferability of Skills - Mariia's StoryMariia had a promising legal career in Russia, working with the Central Bank and a leading neobank Tinkoff. But her life took a major turn in 2022, leading her to relocate and reconsider her career.In this episode, Mariia shares her journey from being a disillusioned lawyer to finding fulfilment as a contract manager in the UK. Mariia's story will resonate if you're contemplating a career switch or seeking inspiration.⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Buy the book "Pnin", by Vladimir Nabokov:http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0141183756/ref=nosim?tag=shamelesscare-21☑️ Timestamps:0:00 – I...2024-12-1837 minShameless Careers20: From Lloyds Banking Group to Sex, Love & Relationship Coaching - Rosa's Story#sexcoaching #relationshipcoach #careerpathHi, everyone! In this episode of Shameless Careers, I sit down with Rosa Maxwell, a former finance professional from Lloyds Banking Group who made a bold leap into becoming a sex, love, and relationship coach.We will talk about her journey of transitioning from corporate career to coaching, discussing the challenges, the rewards, and the practical steps to follow your passion. Rosa shares her insights on:- How her love for psychology - that she discovered earlier on - played a role in her career journey2024-12-0444 minShameless Careers19: Why I Quit My High-Paying Job At J.P. Morgan For Passion: Career Change StoryFrom Corporate VP to Solopreneur #careertransformation #lifecoaching #neurosciencecoachingLeaving a high-paying corporate job isn’t easy, but sometimes it’s the key to finding true happiness. In this episode, Manj Bahra talks about his journey from J.P. Morgan to becoming a coach, starting a dating service, and thriving as a solopreneur. We cover actionable advice for career transitions, overcoming fears, and understanding how your brain can guide success. Watch till the end for insights to inspire your own change!⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Book a session with Manj to ask him about...2024-11-2048 minShameless Careers18: Becoming a Stand-Up Comedian After 30: Gilli Apter’s Bold Career ChangeGilli Apter’s Journey: Changing Careers at 33 to Become a Stand-Up Comedian #careerchangeIn this episode of Shameless Careers, Gilli Apter shares her inspiring journey of leaving her filmmaking dreams behind to pursue stand-up comedy at 33.We discuss the challenges of changing careers, for example: why it's so easy to get stuck and spend years not pursuing your dreams, how to overcome self-doubt and fears that its too late to make a career pivot, what it feels like to make a jump towards your dream, and what it takes to succeed in a cr...2024-11-0647 minShameless Careers17: How to Shift Careers from Microsoft to an Entrepreneurship Program to a Fast-Growing FintechIn this episode, my guest is Nikita. For 14 years, Nikita built a career as a software engineer at large tech companies, such as Yandex — a tech giant in Russia — and later at Microsoft, where he reached the position of Senior Software Engineer.However, Nikita then decided to dive into entrepreneurship by joining an entrepreneurship program at Antler. This program welcomes individuals from various backgrounds who aspire to become entrepreneurs. During the program, participants can find co-founders, form the first members of their team, validate their ideas, and even raise initial funding.In this inte...2024-10-2352 minShameless Careers16: How Sofia Left A 11-Year Finance Career To Follow Passion For Fitness! Career ChangeAre you thinking of changing careers into a completely different area? In this episode, Sofia shares her inspiring journey from a successful career in finance to becoming a women only certified personal trainer, nutrition coach and corrective exercise specialist. After 11 years at a large prestigious asset management firm, Sofia took a career break for parenting and discovered her true passion for fitness. Learn how she made the brave decision to switch paths and her steps to get there. Listen to the interview to hear Sofia talk about:- What it was...2024-10-0939 minShameless Careers15: From Bloomberg & Snowflake To Launching A Wellness Business: Why I Quit My High-Paying Job?⭐⭐⭐ Link to buy the book "The Untethered Soul" by Michael A. Singer http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1626250766/ref=nosim?tag=shamelesscare-21Ready to hear an inspiring career change journey? In this episode of Shameless Careers, Nuri Camrass shares her story of leaving tech space (Bloomberg and then Snowflake) to start a holistic nutrition and breathwork business.She explains how she understood that something was missing in her corporate journey, how she discovered that she wants to focus on nutrition and breathwork and, finally, how she transitioned from a successful corporate role t...2024-09-2550 minShameless Careers14: How to Launch and Run a Retreat Business - Matthew's StoryLink to buy the book "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002SQ7HVO/ref=nosim?tag=shamelesscare-21In this episode I'm super excited to interview Matthew Jones. Matthew is a qualified meditation and yoga teacher. He has trained at a Buddhist monastery, has a vast work experience in Indonesia and the UK, and now is running his own company ZenEvents which is focused on organising retreats for corporates.In this conversation we have chatted about:🟪 Matthew's personal journey - how he discovered mindfulness and...2024-09-1145 minShameless Careers13: The Power Of Letting Go When Looking For A Career You LoveIn one of the prior episodes - "How Mindfulness Can Help You Find A Career You Love" - my guest Victoria Zimmer, a wellness and mindfulness professional, said that its super important to relax, because its only when you are in a relaxed state, creative solutions can come to you. When you are in stressed and contracted state you are in a focused, problem-solving mode and there is limited room for creativity to come in. In this episode today, I wanted to pause on this super important idea. In our day-to-day lives many of us are...2024-08-2808 minShameless Careers12: My Favourite Book on How A Career Change Can Supercharge Your Skills - The Range by David EpsteinLink to buy the book "The Range" by David Epstein https://www.amazon.co.uk/Range-Key-Success-Performance-Education/dp/1509843523/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?crid=2QN15C78X6Q1C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4293vD5BfPIw6DtbnPdwklZzFf72ijC5hWq_8034U2tjaGCshCXrfm9ciLZxw6elyS0xP1M0CgBgM7BzQG2A9dkuWDE_6PKRxeryJqUg7XBolM0OxLxE_89SFHG2s0Fwj-5z0UXlD1UW0cZi09mv3V2-zgimVzJ5WhDPbmvlz-W3jklpWC0NzRgG55V0qJbzsQNspgRPGxsZ25GX7-YZfg.y7lwSmkXhZ-g7eQ8ejP_SXhkR9uexbNSDtlm-ET61_8&dib_tag=se&keywords=range+book&qid=1720265867&sprefix=range+boo%252Caps%252C250&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1...2024-08-1408 minShameless Careers11: From Trading, To S&P 500 Firm, To Tech Entrepreneur - Marc's StoryLink to buy the book "UNSCRIPTED: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Entrepreneurship" UNSCRIPTED: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of EntrepreneurshipIn this episode I'm super excited to interview Marc Faubeau. Marc worked for more than a decade in traditional finance as a Sales Trader in an Investment Bank and as an employee for MarketAxess - a super fast growing and top S&P500 fintech firm.After a few life events, Marc decided to plunge into entrepreneurship, and became a co-founder and COO at Project Olympia - an AI company, bringing video recognition...2024-07-3151 minShameless Careers10: From Deutsche Bank, To Entrepreneurship, to a Portfolio CareerIn this episode I'm super excited to interview James.James started his carer at a big corporate - Deutsche Bank - where for 6 years James was building a career as a software engineer.But then James ventured into entrepreneurship. He did this by joining an entrepreneurship program - that we are talking about in the episode - and launching his own fitness app.Now James has something that can be truly called a "portfolio career": he is still running his business on the side, but came back to full employment...2024-07-1753 minShameless Careers9: From Journalism, to Palantir, to Co-Founding A Climate Tech Company - Amos' StoryIn this episode I’m super excited to interview Amos. Amos started his career journey in journalism, did a Master’s degree in China, worked for a super reputable tech firm Palantir and is now a co-founder and CEO of a climate tech company Dovetail Finance (now renamed to Unwritten) that has just completed its second round of financing*. So if you ask me - a truly shameless career!In this episode we are talking about:- What drove Amos’ career decisions- What its like to run...2024-07-031h 06Shameless Careers8: How Mindfulness Can Help You Find A Career You Love - Tips From A Top Wellness ProfessionalIn this episode I'm super excited to interview Victoria Zimmer. Victoria runs her own company Love Life Retreats focused on self-discovery, transformative experiences and holistic wellbeing.Victoria is an internationally recognised yoga teacher and retreat facilitator, with nearly two decades of experience. She is also a lead trainer of yoga, mindfulness and meditation at London Wellness Academy as well as an author of online yoga and meditation programs.In this interview we are talking about:- Victoria's own journey from Computer Science degree to a career in mindfulness and wellbeing 2024-06-1952 minShameless Careers7: From Investment Banking to Behavioural Science - Alexandra's StoryIn this episode I’m super excited to interview Alexandra Kirienko.Alexandra has made an amazing pivot - she used to work in finance, at an investment bank Jefferies as Equity Sales and she made a pivot towards doing what she loves - which is being a behavioural scientist, career consultant and a PhD candidate at London School of Economics researching hybrid work and wellbeing at work.In this interview we are talking about:- How Alexandra has decided to leave such a prestigious job?- Has she had an...2024-06-0555 minShameless Careers6: Career Change Tips: From Journalism To Podcasting - Valentina's Success StoryAre you curious about making a major career shift? In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Valentina Kaledina, who transitioned from journalism and PR to executive search and finally to a thriving career in podcasting. Discover how Valentina navigated these career pivots, completed an MBA in Shanghai, and now excels at Castbox, the largest independent podcast app with over 50 million users. Learn invaluable tips for those considering a career change or starting a podcast.Enjoy!👉Connect with Valentina via http://valentinakaledina.com👉Subscribe to Shamel...2024-05-2259 minShameless Careers5: Enhance Job Transitions & Career Phases: Expert Tips From A Top Executive CoachIn today's feature, join us as we explore the world of executive coaching with Sergey Fedoseev, an experienced strategy consultant and career coach. Discover why seeing beyond your job title is crucial for personal fulfillment and career success. Sergey discusses the "learning vs. earning" approach during career switches, cultural fit considerations in new roles, and combating self-doubt during transitions. Understand the role of passion in pursuing a career you love and learn the right time and way to choose a career coach.You can connect with Sergey on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com...2024-05-0843 minShameless Careers4: How To Switch Careers: From Goldman Sachs To Tech Leadership - Edu's StoryJoin me in this enlightening podcast episode of Shameless Careers as I interview Edu, a dynamic professional transitioning from a prestigious career at Goldman Sachs to a strategic role in the tech industry. Discover how Edu navigated his career changes from finance to an MBA, then to strategy consulting at BCG, and finally into tech leadership, sharing invaluable insights on pursuing a career aligned with personal purpose and growth.✅Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction and Edu's Background05:20 - Decision to Leave Goldman Sachs10:00 - MBA Impact and Career Sh...2024-04-2446 minShameless Careers3: How To Find Your Career: Inspiring Journey From Finance Job To DecarbonizationDo you think there’s a difference between doing something you really love and something you don’t? Is the grass always greener on the other side or not? Are you willing to take the risk of finding the perfect career for you - to forgo all expectations and choose the career that makes you excited to go to work every Monday morning? In this episode of the Shameless Careers podcast, I interviewed Petra, who was shameless enough to leave a very reputable asset management firm and move into the area she loves more - energy market...2024-04-1046 minShameless Careers2: Chasing My Childhood Dream: How I Left Law To Redefine Success In Fashion DesignWelcome to an inspiring journey of career transformation with Violetta, who navigated her path from studying fashion design to becoming a successful solicitor, to going back to fashion design - her true passion.In this episode, Violetta shares her unique story of initially pursuing a career in fashion design, facing the harsh realities of the job market, and making the bold decision to switch to law. Despite achieving success in the legal world, Violetta's love for design remained undiminished, leading her to pivot back to fashion, launching a brand that embodies her creativity and passion.2024-03-271h 09Shameless Careers1: How To Find & Do Work You Love: Consultant’s Journey To Becoming A Yoga Teacher | Shameless CareersJoin us on a journey with David Tran as he transitions from the world of strategy consulting to the fulfilling path of teaching yoga. After years in a corporate role, David discovered a passion that connects him more deeply with others, offering a real impact beyond professional achievements.In this episode, David shares his story, from a corporate career, to MBA in London Business School, to his entrepreneurship experience, to his enlightening experiences as a yoga teacher. He provides heartfelt advice to his younger self and all of us: trust your journey, lean into things, and...2024-03-1354 minShameless CareersTrailerWelcome to Shameless Careers - a podcast about career change. In this insightful podcast, Varia interviews guests who have made career changes (and love what they do!). We also meet career coaches to figure out what makes us tick, how to find a career that gives us meaning, how to practically make a shift towards this career and what to do vs what not to do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-1301 min
Al Aire Libre con Eduardo SantosCuál es mejor la pechurina o el pica polloDisfruta de aire libre con Eduardo Santos y su divertido equipo @eduardotv, @naishme29, @heysantanayt, @somailytv y @Boly18 Lunes a viernes de 12 a 2 pm por Power 103.7 FM donde te harán reír, bailar y disfrutar con sus ocurrencias, bromas, música y mucho másUna producción de @rickysantos15, @dlsgrouprd, @rtnradio y @power103fm.No te lo puedes perder.2024-02-1917 min
Uncommon SenseHome, with Michaela BensonHome means something to everyone. More than just bricks and mortar, it’s about security and belonging, citizenship and exclusion. Michaela Benson has researched it all: from the UK’s self-build communities, to people seeking a new lifestyle abroad. She tells Alexis and Rosie about this and her own experience of home, including her mother’s relationship to her place of birth: Hong Kong.Plus, Kwame Lowe and Alice Grahame introduce us to the Rural Urban Synthesis Society in London. What does it take to build your own “Grand Design” and why would anyone want to do that? What...2022-04-2240 min