In this episode of #LaidOffLife, Jennifer and Jigna talk with Rudd Hopkins, the Founder of PM Potential and the author of "Better Than Ever: Real Life Stories and Action Items to Thrive During Unemployment".
Rudd talks about his experiences with unemployment and emphasizes the fact that one has the potential to grow all the time. He explains that one's self worth is not connected to their job and building genuine relationships helps one grow. Rudd further speaks about his book, in which he describes how a recently unemployed person can forgive and move on and the importance of utilizing meditation to eliminate unnecessary stresses. Listen to Rudd highlight how you can reach your full potential by enabling the potential of others.
For those undergoing the stresses of unemployment, we hope you can benefit from the strategies that Rudd offers on thriving while being unemployed.
And, guess what? He's offering the book for FREE! Visit us at www.laidofflife.co/sign-up to sign up for your free ebook.
The views and opinions expressed by all individuals on the podcast are their own. Their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Intro and closing music, Just Like That, has been licensed per use through Melody Loops. License # 9138911
This famous businessman was rejected 1000 times before he could sell his secret recipe to a restaurant. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUp
In this episode of #LaidOffLife, Jennifer and Jigna talk with Gopa, Jaspreet and Harry, the founders of Hike Squad, a digital marketing agency.
The team talks through how Hike Squad focuses on delivering sustainable growth to emerging businesses and organizing community outreach. Jas and Gopa explain the challenges of working globally across time zones and how inclusion is essential to overcoming them. The team further elaborates how they craft customized marketing strategies for businesses and shares valuable tips for freelancers, consultants and of course newbie entrepreneurs.
Hike Squad's services include digital marketing, sales enablement, digital strategy, and content marketing. For entrepreneurs or freelancers, tune in and learn from Hike Squad to better market your business.
Did you know that about a quarter of the world's population menstruates, but most of them are not comfortable talking about it?
In this episode of #LaidOffLife, Jennifer and Jigna talk with Dr. Nicole Van Ness, a marriage and family therapist, specializing in sexual issues and disorders.
Dr. Nicole discusses the stigma around sexual health and the inability of our society to normalize this human experience. She explains the taboo around menstruation and how this impacts women's work lives.
She further provides awareness about menses, its myriad symptoms ranging from mild to severe, and how vital it is for companies to normalize menstruation. Just because women have monthly cycles, they don't underperform, and it should not be a reason for discrimination!
Dr. Van Ness talks about how patriarchy dictates societal norms by stigmatizing menstruation and how corporate America lacks empathy towards employees during their menstrual cycles. This episode further explores on how frontline workers deal with menses and how men can experience mood and hormonal disorders as well. Tune in to learn more about normalizing menses as an essential bodily function.
A medical student to a window dresser to a clothes salesman to a celebrated Fashion Designer – was this individual's secret job journey. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUp
"I am uncertain about the man, but I feel, in spite of his enormous ears and bad chin line, that his charm is so tremendous that it comes through even on this wretched test," wrote David Selznick about this person. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUp
In this episode of #LaidOffLife, Jennifer and Jigna talk with Adriel Lubarsky, the Founder and CEO of Riveter, which helps job seekers navigate the recruiting landscape and provides useful tips on interview prep and unemployment benefits.
Adriel speaks about his layoff from his dream job and describes the real challenges that the unemployed face financially, operationally, and in terms of managing expectations of their friends and family. Apart from finding a job, he talks about how multiple parameters can motivate a person and help them make the most of their downtime. He guides people on leaving the unemployment phase on their own terms!
For those facing unemployment in your life, we hope you can explore what options Riveter offers in terms of wellness, education, finance, and career.
The views and opinions expressed by all individuals on the podcast are their own. Their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Intro and closing music, Just Like That, has been licensed per use through Melody Loops. License # 9138911
"You just can't beat the person who never gives up," said a colleague.
Can you guess who it is?
#NeverGiveUp
Can you imagine submitting over 1,000 resumes over 11 months? That is over 100 job applications!
Jennifer and Jigna talk with Todd Lucas, in episode 2 of #LaidOff Life, who did submit over 1,000 resumes! Todd shares the hard truth about job searching during the pandemic. Those out there who are job searching and in a laid-off life state, you probably can relate to much of what Todd discusses. We hope you will find that you are not alone on this harrowing journey to find employment and learn a few things from Todd's experiences.
Since this episode recording, we are pleased to announce that Todd did receive an employment offer and is working!
The views and opinions expressed by all individuals on the podcast are their own. Their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Intro and closing music, Just Like That, has been licensed peruse through Melody Loops. License # 9138911
On this episode of #NeverGiveUp. Hear the inspiring journey of one man who constructed his journey into a galaxy far far away. Can you guess who it is?
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