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Shameless Careers
51: How to Become a Startup Advisor Without Quitting Your Job | Fractional Work Guide
Many corporate professionals want to break into the startup ecosystem - but quitting their job feels too risky.Here’s the good news: you don’t have to.And yes - you can get paid to do it.In this episode of Shameless Careers, we explore fractional work - the fast-growing model where senior professionals advise startups alongside their full-time roles, earn premium day rates, and build multiple income streams (often combining cash and equity).I’m joined by Roei Samuel - investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Connectd, one of...
2026-02-25
32 min
Shameless Careers
Quick ask: if you are a regular listener, lets connect! (details below)
Hi guys, I am planning episodes for 2026, and would LOVE to hear from you if you are a regular listener!(Specifically, would love to connect with you and ask why you are listening to Shameless Careers, what resonates with you most and what you would like to hear more of)Please get in touch if you would be up for a chat - my insta account is below (just drop me a message there):Instagram: shameless_careers Looking forward to hearing from you!
2026-02-18
00 min
Shameless Careers
50: How to Get Into Y Combinator and Build a Biotech Company from Scratch
🚀 How do you actually get into Y Combinator - and what does it really take to build a venture-backed startup?In this episode, I sit down with Miroslav Gasparek, CEO & co-founder of Sensible Biotechnologies (a Y Combinator-backed biotech company) and a member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list.Miro shares the unfiltered truth about getting accepted into Y Combinator after multiple attempts, what YC really looks for in founders, and why building a startup is far harder - and more meaningful - than most people realise.In this conversation, we bre...
2026-02-09
42 min
Shameless Careers
49: Burned Out, Bored Out, or Lost Your Spark? How to Find What You Really Want to Do
Ok guys, this is an episode I could not wait to share with you - especially at the start of the year, when so many of us are making big (and small) career resolutions.This conversation is all about how to figure out what you REALLY want to do - when you’ve done everything “right”, but still feel that something is missing. I’m joined by two brilliant executive coaches who both had high-flying careers in finance before stepping into their coaching journeys:- Tatiana Poliakova - Partner at Adaptaa...
2026-01-15
51 min
Shameless Careers
48: From Corporate to Startup: The Real Financial Trade-Offs - Is It Worth It?
What REALLY happens when you leave corporate stability for startup chaos?This Shameless Careers episode is one of our most honest yet - unpacking what it really costs (and offers) when you make the leap.Guest: Damien Kopp, who spent 11 years at Accenture before jumping to a startup that wasn’t what he expected - and eventually becoming an entrepreneur.We unpack: - What can prompt people to jump from a stable corporate role into startups- Why Damien no longer thinks that corporate jobs are sa...
2025-12-23
45 min
Simply Trade
[ROUNDUP] BRICS Rising: The New Global Trade Superpower in 2026?
Host: Annik Sobing Guest: Maria Pechurina, Director of International Trade at Peacock Tariff Consulting Published: December 22 Length: ~30 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center In this Simply Trade Roundup, host Annik Sobing is joined by international trade and economic diplomacy expert Maria Pechurina for a deep dive into BRICS and what it means for global trade in 2026. Maria, who has a strong background in Chinese studies and international relations, explains how BRICS has expanded from its original five members to a much broader “BRICS Plus” bloc that now includes countries like Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran...
2025-12-22
30 min
Shameless Careers
47: You Don’t Need a Big Plan - Just the Next Breadcrumb to Find Your Purpose | Katerina's story
So many people struggle to find what they really want because they believe they need a grand career plan. But the truth is - you don’t.All you need is to follow the breadcrumbs: your intuition, that sense of the next step that feels right at the time - one small step at a time. In other words, you have to walk the path to understand the path.This episode with Katerina Joannides is a powerful example of doing exactly that.Katerina began her career at a world-class global ar...
2025-12-14
40 min
Shameless Careers
46: Are You a People Pleaser? The Career Cost Nobody Talks About | Executive Coach Interview
In this episode of Shameless Careers, we talk about something so many ambitious professionals struggle with: people pleasing. On the surface it looks helpful… but underneath, it’s one of the biggest career saboteurs.To unpack this properly, I’m joined by Jelena Radonjic - award-winning career & leadership coach, Forbes Coaches Council member, and advisor to leaders at Amazon, HSBC, Goldman Sachs, Bain, PwC and more.In this conversation we cover:- What people pleasing actually is (it’s not always bad!)- The hidden cost: burnout, resentment and stalled...
2025-11-20
27 min
Shameless Careers
45: From Consulting to Tech: How to Pick the Right Startup and Get Promoted Fast | Fabian's Story
Tech is a hot space for careers, isn’t it?Unsurprisingly, A LOT of people want to break into this space and are wondering: “how can I make it happen?”This is exactly what we are discussing with my brilliant guest - Fabian Fuchs - in the latest Shameless Careers episode.Fabian started his career in consulting at BCG, then joined a food delivery scale up in Germany only to see this space SKYROCKET during the pandemic. Following a bunch of acquisitions the company became part of a scale...
2025-11-05
37 min
Shameless Careers
44: "Adult Autism & ADHD Diagnosis Changed My Career " - From Failed Probation to Purpose
In this Shameless Careers episode, haroon (LBS MBA, ex-startups) shares how two failed probations and years of shame finally made sense after a dual adult autism & ADHD diagnosis - opening the door to self-acceptance, self-awareness, and real career purpose.In this candid, emotional episode, we talk about:- What it’s like to keep hearing the feedback that you “have flashes of brilliance, but your behaviour is erratic and it's too much to have to manage you”- The adult autism & ADHD diagnosis: the two-hour cry, relief, and self-compassion- Neurod...
2025-10-22
26 min
CanadianSME Small Business Podcast
How SMEs Can Navigate Tariffs, Compliance & Trade Agreements
Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how small and medium-sized businesses can navigate the complexities of international trade, from tariffs to regulatory compliance, while optimizing global operations.Joining us is Maria Pechurina, Director of International Trade at Peacock Tariff Consulting. Maria shares her expertise on geopolitical trade impacts, tailored tariff strategies, and leveraging free trade agreements to help businesses reduce costs, mitigate risks, and thrive globally.Key Highlights:1. Geopolitical Impacts on Trade & Tariffs: How tensions affect supply chains and strategies to build resilience.
2025-10-16
22 min
Shameless Careers
43: Break Out of Career Autopilot: Career Coach Tips to Find Fulfilling Work
Feeling stuck on career autopilot - tired, unmotivated, and unsure what to do next? In this Shameless Careers episode, career and life coach Hanan Baba shares a step-by-step framework to build a fulfilling, energising career without guesswork.What you will learn:- The #1 sign you’re on autopilot: persistently low energy- How to “follow the scent” to find what gives you more energy & excitement- The 3 pillars of your Inner Compass (strengths, values, interests)- Job crafting: reshape your current role before you quit...
2025-10-14
25 min
Shameless Careers
42: From Rock Bottom to Reinvention: How to Leave Finance and Become a Psychotherapist
What happens when a stable, well regarded career suddenly feels empty?In this episode of Shameless Careers, Anastasia Tolstova shares her deeply personal story of spiralling into depression, battling anxiety, panic attacks, and an eating disorder - and how that mental health crisis became the catalyst for an entirely new career path.Anastasia walked away from nearly two decades in finance to retrain as a psychotherapist and build her own private practice. In the interview we talk about:- Hitting rock bottom: depression, burnout, and mental health leave...
2025-09-24
25 min
Shameless Careers
41: Why Confidence Follows Courage | Executive Coach Alina Addison on Living Audaciously
Feeling “successful” but unfulfilled? Wondering how to build confidence, take smarter risks, and find true fulfilment in a high-performance career?In this episode of Shameless Careers, I’m joined by Alina Addison - Executive Coach, former Head of Trading & Execution at Rothschild & Co, and author of The Audacity Spectrum. Together, we explore how high-achievers can break free from the trap of chasing external success and start living audaciously. What you’ll learn in this episode:✅ The 4 principles of living audaciously - acknowledge uncertainty, dare authentically, care intensely, trust your yes✅ Why mi...
2025-09-10
23 min
Shameless Careers
40: From Corporate to Entrepreneur 🚀 | The Risk & Reality of Leaving a High-Paid Job
What really happens when you leave a safe, high-paying corporate job to start your own business?In this episode of Shameless Careers, I sit down with Morgaine Conway-Grim, who made the leap from finance into entrepreneurship to launch Hawks & Doves, a financial education company.We talk about:👉 Why she left a promising finance career to pursue her purpose👉 The real financial risks of quitting a stable job👉 How she validated her business idea and landed her first client👉 The hardest parts of being a founder (loneliness...
2025-08-27
24 min
Shameless Careers
39: Burnout in Consulting & Other High-Pressure Careers: How to Recover & Pivot to a Career You Love
Feeling exhausted from consulting or another high-pressure career? You’re not alone. In this episode of Shameless Careers, I speak with Daphne Chung - LBS MBA graduate turned executive coach - about her journey from consulting burnout to building a thriving coaching practice.We talk about how burnout can happen even when you enjoy your work, the link between perfectionism and exhaustion, early warning signs like poor sleep and neglected self-care, and why learning “good enough” can protect your health without limiting success.You’ll also hear tips on making a career...
2025-08-19
53 min
Behind The Cook
CÓMO VIVIR DE LA FOTOGRAFÍA GASTRONÓMICA
En este episodio de Behind the Cook, nos sentamos con Kobby, un fotógrafo gastronómico que ha logrado convertir su pasión en un negocio rentable. Desde sus inicios como diseñador gráfico hasta convertirse en uno de los referentes de fotografía culinaria en Santiago, Covi nos cuenta cómo fue la transición, la importancia de la iluminación, y el papel que juega la fotografía a la hora de conectar con el consumidor. A través de una sesión práctica con una pechurina crujiente, exploramos cómo se construye una imagen irresistible d...
2025-08-03
22 min
Shameless Careers
38: How to Build a Personal Brand That Gets You Noticed | Tips from a Marketing Agency Founder
Want 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...
2025-07-30
34 min
Shameless Careers
37: Is Career Fulfilment Even Real? | Career Coach Interview on Redefining Success
Welcome 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...
2025-07-16
21 min
Shameless Careers
36: From Burnout to Superpower: Why Aligning Work with Your Strengths is the Real Career Hack - Hanan's Story
Ever 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...
2025-07-02
49 min
Shameless Careers
35: The #1 Sign You’re in the Right Career: Loving Your Day-to-Day - Fernando’s Career Pivot from Strategy Consulting to Furniture Making
What 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...
2025-06-18
47 min
Shameless Careers
34: Why I Left Big Tech to Start a VC-Backed Startup - and Why I Came Back to Corporate
What 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...
2025-06-04
56 min
Shameless Careers
33: All You Wanted to Know About Portfolio Careers - But Were Afraid to Ask
Portfolio 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...
2025-05-21
48 min
Shameless Careers
32: Grief, Motherhood and the Journey Back to What Matters - Reassessing Career and Life
What 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.
2025-05-07
39 min
Shameless Careers
31: How to Change Careers: Proven Tips from a Career Coach & LinkedIn Branding Expert
Feeling 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...
2025-04-23
28 min
Shameless Careers
30: How to Scale a Craft Business — and Why Letting Go of Pressure Can Help You Succeed
In 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 doing
2025-04-09
44 min
Shameless Careers
28: From Side Hustle To $30K/month Business - Elston's Story
Ever 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...
2025-03-26
57 min
Shameless Careers
27: How to Start a Business from Scratch: Entrepreneurship Tips from a Serial Founder
Want 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...
2025-03-12
47 min
Shameless Careers
26: Are You Stuck in The Success Trap? Expert view from Transformational Career and Leadership Coach
Are 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...
2025-02-26
52 min
Shameless Careers
25: 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.
2025-02-12
41 min
Shameless Careers
24: Working for Google vs. Rocketship Startup
Ever 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...
2025-01-29
39 min
Shameless Careers
23: How to Become an AI entrepreneur? l JJ's journey from Google, to McKinsey, to AI Entrepreneurship
Hi 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...
2025-01-15
54 min
Shameless Careers
22: Ex-Trading Executive's Bold Career Pivot to Help Scale Fintechs
Have 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...
2025-01-01
35 min
Shameless Careers
21: Relocation. Career Switch. Transferability of Skills - Mariia's Story
Mariia 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...
2024-12-18
37 min
Shameless Careers
20: 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 journey
2024-12-04
44 min
Shameless Careers
19: Why I Quit My High-Paying Job At J.P. Morgan For Passion: Career Change Story
From 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...
2024-11-20
48 min
Shameless Careers
18: Becoming a Stand-Up Comedian After 30: Gilli Apter’s Bold Career Change
Gilli 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...
2024-11-06
47 min
Shameless Careers
17: How to Shift Careers from Microsoft to an Entrepreneurship Program to a Fast-Growing Fintech
In 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...
2024-10-23
52 min
Shameless Careers
16: How Sofia Left A 11-Year Finance Career To Follow Passion For Fitness! Career Change
Are 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...
2024-10-09
39 min
Shameless Careers
15: 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...
2024-09-25
50 min
Shameless Careers
14: How to Launch and Run a Retreat Business - Matthew's Story
Link 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...
2024-09-11
45 min
Shameless Careers
13: The Power Of Letting Go When Looking For A Career You Love
In 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...
2024-08-28
08 min
Shameless Careers
12: My Favourite Book on How A Career Change Can Supercharge Your Skills - The Range by David Epstein
Link 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...
2024-08-14
08 min
Shameless Careers
11: From Trading, To S&P 500 Firm, To Tech Entrepreneur - Marc's Story
Link 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...
2024-07-31
51 min
Shameless Careers
10: From Deutsche Bank, To Entrepreneurship, to a Portfolio Career
In 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...
2024-07-17
53 min
Shameless Careers
9: From Journalism, to Palantir, to Co-Founding A Climate Tech Company - Amos' Story
In 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...
2024-07-03
1h 06
Shameless Careers
8: How Mindfulness Can Help You Find A Career You Love - Tips From A Top Wellness Professional
In 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
2024-06-19
52 min
Shameless Careers
7: From Investment Banking to Behavioural Science - Alexandra's Story
In 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...
2024-06-05
55 min
Shameless Careers
6: Career Change Tips: From Journalism To Podcasting - Valentina's Success Story
Are 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...
2024-05-22
59 min
Shameless Careers
5: Enhance Job Transitions & Career Phases: Expert Tips From A Top Executive Coach
In 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...
2024-05-08
43 min
Shameless Careers
4: How To Switch Careers: From Goldman Sachs To Tech Leadership - Edu's Story
Join 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...
2024-04-24
46 min
Shameless Careers
3: How To Find Your Career: Inspiring Journey From Finance Job To Decarbonization
Do 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...
2024-04-10
46 min
Shameless Careers
2: Chasing My Childhood Dream: How I Left Law To Redefine Success In Fashion Design
Welcome 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.
2024-03-27
1h 09
Shameless Careers
1: How To Find & Do Work You Love: Consultant’s Journey To Becoming A Yoga Teacher | Shameless Careers
Join 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...
2024-03-13
54 min
Shameless Careers
Trailer
Welcome 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.
2024-03-13
01 min
Al Aire Libre con Eduardo Santos
Cuál es mejor la pechurina o el pica pollo
Disfruta 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.
2024-02-19
17 min
Uncommon Sense
Home, with Michaela Benson
Home 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...
2022-04-22
40 min