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Your Career, Your Way
"Your Career Your Way," is a source of inspiration for millennial professional women in pursuit of community while navigating career fulfillment and personal leadership. Whether it's strategies for career alignment, learning effective leadership skills, or uncovering the power of authenticity at work, you will always leave with an actionable first-step. Through candid conversations and practical advice, YCYW empowers listeners to carve out their unique professional paths while nurturing their…
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- Your Career, Your Way
Ep #43. Is it Possible to Pivot in Your Career? | Navigating Multiple Paths and Trusting the Process with Maddie McGuire
Laura and Aziza welcome Maddie McGuire - a SAG-AFTRA voice actor, certified coach, host of her own podcast: Get Messy, and currently in grad school for…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep #42 - Rebranding Yourself is the Flex You Think It is
So many people are sitting on a version of themselves they've outgrown — a job title, a hobby they used to love, an identity they feel attached to. In this…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep #41- How to Figure out Your Next Career Move (Do this FIRST before job hunting)
Feeling miserable in your job but have no idea what to do about it or what to do next? You’re definitely not alone (even if it feels this way!) In this…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep #40- From Brain Rot to Analog: Beating Digital Fatigue in 2026
2026 officially became the “Analog Year,” as many generations are experiencing digital fatigue. In this episode, Aziza and Laura dig into why so many are…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep #39- Dream of Being Your Own Boss? Here's What You Should Know
Thinking about starting a business or wondering what it really looks like behind the scenes? In this episode, Aziza and Laura get real about what it's actually…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep #38 - This is 30: What I'm Actually Prioritizing this Decade
In this episode, Aziza shares her non-negotiables of this new decade and as a corporate drop-out. While life circumstances may be different for us all, there…
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Ep 37- 10 Ways to Stop Living on Autopilot While in Your 9–5 Job
Have you ever looked up and wondered where the last few months, or even years, went? If every day feels the same and you're simply going through the motions…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 36- Having a Fixed Mindset is Killing your Career: How to Build a Growth Mindset to Get Ahead & Find Success
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "I'm just not good at that," or "I'll never be able to do this"? These thoughts may be keeping you stuck more than you…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep #35 - Linear vs. Portfolio Careers: Advancing Your Career as a Generalist
In a world that celebrates the linear career - specializing in one thing and sticking to it, this one is for careerist who genuinely thrives across multiple…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 34- What Drives You, Really? Introducing Yourself Without Labels
In this episode, we sit with a question that sounds simple but cuts surprisingly deep: If you had to introduce yourself without your job, your ethnicity, your…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 33- The Time Management Myth in your Job Search: Your Career Questions Answered Part 1
In this first Career Q&A session, Laura and Aziza discuss various aspects of career development, including professional growth without company support…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 32- Navigating Your Career Journey & Motherhood: Finding the Right Balance With Amira Amireh
Laura and Aziza welcome Amira Amireh- a corporate recruiter, mommy of two, and co-host of the Dear Sabaya podcast. Amira takes us through her journey to…
Your Career, Your WayEp 31- Kickin' it Back with Ziz: Six Months Post-Corporate
In this solo episode, Aziza reflects on her journey since leaving her full-time job six months ago. She shares the journey so far into coaching, the value of…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 30- Meal Prep, Movement & the 9–5 Grind: Make Wellness Work For You with Marybeth Monaco-Vavrik
In this episode, Aziza and Laura invite their first guest on the podcast, Marybeth Monaco-Vavrik! From graduating with a degree in political science, to…
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Ep 29- 5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Happiness: Proven Hacks from Yale University
In this episode, Laura shares five easy ways to create more happiness in your life, drawing from insights from a Yale University course on well-being. She…
Your Career, Your WayEp 28- Trash That Career Advice: It's Okay Not to Follow All the Advice You Receive
In this episode, Aziza and Laura discuss outdated career advice that no longer serves individuals in today's job market. From guidance such as maintaining…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 27- Job Hunting Part 2: Top Resume Tips for Job Seekers in 2025
In this episode, Aziza and Laura share important tips for crafting an effective resume that stands out in the competitive job market. We talk about the…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 26- The Leadership Training You Never Had: Self-Management Part #1
In this episode, Laura and Aziza discuss how managing oneself is foundational to effectively leading a team for new and existing leaders. Consider this another…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 25- How to Make Job Hunting Suck Less: Overcoming Job Search Stress
Feeling challenged in your job search? Looking for more help through the process? In this episode, Aziza and Laura discuss the challenges of job searching and…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 24- The Secret to Networking: Relationships First, Opportunities After
Did you know that nearly 80% of jobs aren’t posted online? That’s the secret job market—and the only way to tap into it is by networking. In this episode…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 23- The State of Workplace Happiness: Insights from the World Happiness Report
Aziza and Laura kick off Season 3 with a fresh conversation inspired by the World Happiness Report! In this episode, we explore what true wellbeing looks…
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Ep 22- 4 Essential Mindset Shifts for Career Happiness: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs Keeping you Stuck in your Unfulfilling Job
Laura & Aziza do a deep dive into the 4 most common limiting beliefs that keep us stuck in our unfulfilling and misaligned jobs. Learn how to identify your…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 21- Your Career Stories: Navigating Work-Load and Promotion Readiness Conversations
Have you ever had to absorb more tasks and responsibilities because someone on your team left the organization? So have many of our listeners! Tune in for our…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 20- How I Overcame my Self-Doubt to Build my Career Coaching Business
In this first solo episode, Laura gets personal and shares her story of how she overcame her doubts to start her coaching business. She dives into a practical…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 19- Career Pivoting with Purpose: Giving Yourself Permission to Start Over
In this episode, we explore the concept of career pivoting and the courage it takes to start over. Whether you're feeling stuck in your current job…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 18- I QUIT! Why I Left my Full-Time Job at Virgin Voyages
In this episode, Aziza shares her recent experience and decision to leave her full time gig at Virgin Voyages where she has been employed over the last 6…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 17- The End of Remote Work?: Return-to-Office Debate on Work Flexibility
Aziza and Laura unpack the new return-to-office mandate companies are requiring of their remote employees. We dive into the impact of remote and in-office work…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 16- Be, Do, Have: Aligning Your Life and Career Goals
In this episode, we walk through the Be, Do, Have activity- a powerful tool for creating clarity and alignment in your life and career. Aziza and Laura show…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 15- Job Crafting 101: How to Love the Job You Have
Laura and Aziza unpack the idea of Job Crafting- a way for employees to redesign their work to create more purpose by aligning it with their strengths and…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 14: Mastering Emotional Intelligence: Leverage This Skill for Career and Team Success
As one of the most in-demand skills in the workplace, Laura and Aziza break down the core foundations of Emotional Intelligence and share actionable strategies…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 13- "Your Greatest Adversary": How Limiting Beliefs Keep You Stuck
As we further explore Emotional Intelligence on the podcast, part of EQ is recognizing your own limiting beliefs - and not letting them hold you back. In this…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 12- It’s Not the Job, It’s the Boss: Why Bad Management Drives Good Employees Away
In the workplace today, your manager has a direct link not only to your performance, but your well-being too. In this episode of YCYW, Aziza and Laura identify…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 11- Do “Dream Jobs” Exist? What it Really Means to Find Work You Love
In the first episode of season 2, Laura and Aziza dive into a much debated and opinionated topic of dream jobs - do they exist or are they just a complete…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 10- The Balance Wheel: An Exercise to Increase Happiness and Fulfillment
In the Season Finale of YCYW, Laura and Aziza walk through an exercise that helps you visualize the significant areas of your life and identify which area may…
- Your Career, Your Way
The Art of Balancing: 10 Productivity Tips for Success
In this episode, Aziza and Laura talk about the messiness of being human and the balancing act we all play trying to prioritize our careers, health, hobbies…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 08- From Burnout to Breakthrough: Lessons Learned and Recovery Tips
In this episode, Laura and Aziza delve into the realities of burnout, exploring its true definition and the common misconceptions surrounding it. Through…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 07- “Come as you are, BUT…” Authenticity at Work
In this episode, Laura and Aziza dive into the big conversation of how to show up authentically at work (whatever that means!) You will learn different…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 06- Do Not Disturb: Workplace Well-being, Boundaries & the Impact of Corporate Culture on Your Anxiety
In this episode, Laura and Aziza explore the overarching topic of workplace well-being. You will learn about the different avenues for taking care of yourself…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 05- The Ladder Isn’t Always Straight: Climbing the Corporate Ladder Is Not What You Think
In this episode, Aziza and Laura challenge the concept of linear growth as the only form of success. Climbing upwards on the corporate ladder is not the only…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 04 - Finding a Job You LOVE: First Step Towards Fulfillment
In this episode, Laura and Aziza dive into the truth behind career fulfillment and what it means to work in a job you love. You will learn about the signs of…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 02- How to Find a Career that’s Meant for You
In this episode, Coaches Aziza and Laura share their own journeys of feeling lost and stuck in their lives and careers and the turning points that changed…
- Your Career, Your Way
Ep 03- Accelerate your Growth with this Top Skill: Self-Awareness at Work
In this episode, Aziza and Laura explore the importance of self-awareness in your personal and professional life, and how we can take more ownership of our…
Your Career, Your WayEp 01 - Your Career, Your Way Intro
Ep 01- Welcome to Your Career, Your Way Podcast! Cohosts Aziza, Leadership Coach, and Laura, Career Fulfillment Coach, dive into this first episode and share…