Jennifer reveals that success doesn’t have to come at the cost of changing who you are. We explore how introverts can thrive on their own terms, not by forcing themselves to be extroverted, but by fully embracing their strengths.
Ep269: Navigating the Messy Middle of a Career Pivot | with Sandy Zimmerman
Sandy shares the mindset shifts that gave her the confidence to take the leap, along with the strategies she still relies on to overcome challenges, stay focused, and continue growing in her new career.
Ep268: [Case Study] From the FBI to Hollywood: Anatomy of An Unlikely Career Pivot | with Kathy Robinson
Kathy opens up about the fears she had to overcome to pursue a completely new career and how she found her “tribe” through the Optimizer community.
Ep265: Unemployed? Burned Out? Or Both? How to Manage a Career Break | with Laura Nguyen
Laura and I delve into why even a lack of work can lead to burnout—how the uncertainty, panic, and self-doubt that follow job loss can weigh just as heavily as being overworked.
Ep260: How to Build Collaborative Cultures & Fix Toxic Creative Environments | with Chris Deaver
In our conversation, Chris and I explore what the culture of co-creation entails and how it has benefited early adopters like Apple.
Ep259: Overcoming Communication Fears for Introverted Creatives | with Bridget Sampson
Bridget shares her own journey from being traumatized and terrified by early public speaking experiences to becoming a confident communicator.
Ep258: From Information Overload to Getting Better at Anything by Finding the Right Mentors | with Scott Young
Scott and I talk about how AI is changing the way we learn and how we can master the skill of learning in today’s digital age.
Ep257: How to Be a Multi-Hyphenate Creative and be the CEO of Your Creative Career | with Nelson Paredez-Parks
Nelson shares how you can manage your time and energy that will allow you to grow while running your business.
What Does The Future Hold for “AE’s” In the Age of “AI”? | LACPUG Panel
AI is not going anywhere and the more we understand how it impacts every job and person we interact with, the more we can adapt and grow with it.
EditFest 2023: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Art of Editing
At last year’s EditFest, I was one of 4 panelists invited to talk about the convergence of AI with the creative process, particularly related to the art of editing.
Ep247: When the Passion Tax Leads to a Stroke & How to Rebuild Your Life | with Troy DeVolld
No doubt that my conversation with Troy will inspire you to rekindle your passion for your craft while equipping you with the right tools and mindsets so you can stay happy, sane and well.
Ep229: Why Providing Value & Supporting Your Community is Essential | with Shiran Carolyn Amir, ACE
While Shiran’s career path might look like a string of “luck”, as you’ll learn today, it came as a result of focusing on providing value after value.
Ep219: How to Know What You Actually Want (and Find Support to Make It Happen) | with Philippe Danielides
Today Philippe shares with us the story of his own drastic and unexpected career shift, which came as a result of reaching burnout, unfulfillment, and illness despite having “reached the pinnacle of success.”
Ep216: Chase Jarvis On Building Your Network of ‘A-Gamers,’ Designing the Life You Want, and Fulfilling Your ‘Creative Calling’
Chase Jarvis and I discuss key strategies you can use to intentionally use your creative calling, as well as how to surround yourself with the right people that will support your creativity and goals along with it.
Ep205: Using the Hero’s Journey to Write Better Stories (and Live a Better Life) | with Chris Vogler
Beyond Chris’ detailed explanation, we dive deep into how you can use the principles of the Hero’s Journey to both understand and change the story of your own life.