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Unemployed & Optimistic Podcast
Hosted by an optimistic pessimist from New York, living in LA, Unemployed & Optimistic is a super mini 5-minute podcast about what to do when you’re in-between gigs. This is not a podcast about how to find a job, but what to do when you’re looking for one. My advice is raw, honest, practical, and short. My little bursts of optimism will teach you how to cut through the bullshit, build resilience, navigate this dumpster fire job market, survive life, feed your creative energy, and never give up…
Episodes
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 41: How To Make Fast Money Before The Holidays
The holidays are here, so I’ve got some ideas for you on making that extra cash before things get too busy! And just incase nobody told you today … you’re…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 40: Why You Should NOT Start An Etsy Shop
Before you start advertising your business, you need to do the actual work first. Don’t start an Etsy shop. Actually do, but listen to this 4-minute episode…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 39: Why I’m Not Really An Art Director
If you like being self-employed, don’t forget to promote yourself. If you’re thinking about it, this 4-minute episode is for you. Here’s some tips and ideas of…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 38: The Broken Job Market and How I Get Work Anyway
I got on my soapbox for this one, but by the end, you’ll understand how I manage to constantly find work despite the broken job market. You can do it too. If…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 37: If you’re available, you’re hired
This is probably the most I will ever talk about the NFL, so if you love football, this episode is for you. Now I'm not saying Eli isn't talented - he is. I'm…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 36: How I Closed 7 Gigs In One Month
This might be one of the most absurd things I’ve ever written, but it’s the truth. This is freelancing. It’s riding Star Tours every single day and surviving…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 35: How to Clear Your Head in 12 Hours
Are you annoyed at life? Are you tired, stuck, or just don’t know what to do about anything? If yes, then this episode is for you. Get full access to…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 34: Plan for next year, but think backwards
It’s the BERRRR months! And I don’t think it’s too soon to start planning for next year. Here’s my magic trick for starting the year in the right spot. Hint…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 33: Building with legos, careers, and grad school
This coming from the person who has walked through USC, SCAD, and NYU with stars in her eyes, before you apply to grad school to solve your problems, think…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 32: The “AfterEffects” of Getting Paid Too Much
If you’re starting to get too good at your creative job and feel like you’re losing the spark, this episode is for you. I get it. Over a decade into my…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 31: How to get help with no effort
It’s okay to ask for help. There’s lots of great recruiters out there who have job opportunities sitting on their desk. Here’s breakdown of how to land a gig…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 30: If you call it an idea, you can throw it away
If you tend to have ideas, start projects, but don’t have time to finish them, this 3-minute episode is for you. It’s a very simple fix. Take a listen and let…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 29: Why you should care less about purpose
When it comes down to it, what really matters is the people around you. Here’s a mini story about how my last client and what you should rethink next time you…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 28: Positive Rainbow Stardust Energy
Have you ever gotten a huge surge or productive energy at 1:30 in the morning? If you’re tired, but you tot a burst of inspiration, hold on to it, and listen…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastWelcome to Season 2 on Apple Podcasts!
Let’s cut to the chase. Unemployed & Optimistic has gone from a blog to a newsletter to a podcast, and has now been released on Apple Podcasts. I’m working on…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 27: A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes, Just Once
Sometimes your idea of a dream job, is really just an idea. Here’s my take on those one-and-done dreams that you can do once and move on from. If you’re…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 26: Some Unpopular Resume Advice
I know, everybody’s gonna come after me for Number 2, but I think it works. Here’s a few things I do on my resume, despite everyone’s repeat advice. If you’re…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 25: Why I Quit My Comfy Cafe Job
Nobody knows this, but I actually had to quit my barista job three times. It’s a really hard decision, but at some point, you have to quit your survival job…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 24: Nothing is working, and I give up
I know I know, don’t tell me. Everything is impossible, you’re stuck, you’re tired, and you’re this close to giving up. If you think you’ve tried everything…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 23: When In Doubt, Go To Section 741.6
If you don’t know what to do, there’s a building in every town filled with stories, information, inspiration, and ideas. If you’re stuck and you don’t know…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 22: How to Start Doing More, And Thinking Less
If you can make art that sucks, you can send a job application that sucks. If you’re stuck or intimidated, hear me out. This 3-minute episode is for you. Get…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 21: Rewrite Your New Years Resolutions In June
Hello, June. We’re almost halfway through 2026 and it’s time to do a light reset. Rather than backtracking to your list from January, here’s a strategy to help…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 20: Optimism Is The Only Path Forward
I am so excited to release the 20th episode of Unemployed & Optimistic! Thank you, thank you for listening, reading, and following. Please share with one…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 19: The Easiest Job Advice I Can Give You
Are you stuck? Do you give up? Here you go. Give me five minutes, and I’ll tell you the easiest, dumbest way that I get jobs. I guarantee, it’s simpler than…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 18: Buy a Jar of Pickles, And Be Grateful
When you’re going through the tough times, it’s easy to lose yourself. But I’ve learned that being grateful is a useful tool for getting you through the slog…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 17: Brute Force vs. A Broken System
How do I continue to stay optimistic in such a dumpster fire of a job market? How do I find work anyway? How do I take big swings to preserve energy later?…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 16: The Mini-Wheat Method
It’s okay to be sad and depressed sometimes — you’re human. I’m going to teach you about what I call, The Mini Wheat Method. Yes, this is my own little…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 15: Put objects away so you can focus
My mom taught me a really easy trick for when I overwhelm myself with too many things to do. Six words that will calm down your anxiety. Listen to this…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 14: Find Your Career Direction with Trial, Error, and Failure
If you’re looking at a new career direction, pause the fantasy in your head of what you think it will be, and figure out what it’s actually like to do it. If…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 13: You Should Definitely Give Up
I’m giving you permission to give up. Listen to this 5-minute episode about why I left the Broadway stage behind to give all my effort to making keyframes. Get…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 12: How to Kick Into Job Applying Season
If you’re deep in the weeds of looking for work but you’re doing the same things as always and it feels like nothing is working, this 3-minute episode is for…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 11: It's okay to just pick something
I just woke up one day and decided, I’m gonna be a motion designer. Seriously, it kind of happened that way. If you’re struggling with making a career…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 10: Work On The Outside, Not On The Inside
Doing therapy, talking to friends, pouring through books, and working on the ‘inside’ is essential. However, it’s worth taking a break and working on the…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 9: Learn Something, But Don't Take Notes
If you have to learn some new software for for work, or you’re studying for a test for school, or you’re just trying to incorporate some new knowledge into…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 8: How To Get A Job While You Have Another Job
If you’re in that impossible situation where you’re looking for your next gig, but you still have to go to the job you have now, here’s three tips for finding…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 7: Let Your Day Be Boring, So Your Dreams Can Be Bigger
If you try too hard to make your everyday fireworks and rainbows, you’ll probably wear yourself out and not have enough time or energy to build your business…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 6: Here's 6 Places To Sit and Work Besides Coffee Shops
This episode is for you if you’re unemployed, or you’re a busy freelancer. I’m sure you like going to the same coffee shop or Starbucks all the time, but…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 5: You're A Catch, So Let Them Chase You
It’s kind of like when you’re dating and people say, ‘let them chase you’. It’s the same with jobs. Before you reach for your list of all the companies you’ve…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 4: My 7 Rules To Make Every Interview A Win
I know, job interviews are not the most fun thing to do, but there are certainly ways to make it easier. This 10-minute podcast episode is for you if you need…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 3: Unfortunately, I'm An Expert At Being Unemployed
We're getting real transparent and honest here, but the point is to remind you that you're not alone. We all go through it. I’ve been unemployed twice in my…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastPodcast Episode 2: My Job Search Method That You Haven't Tried Yet
Welcome to Episode 2 of the Unemployed & Optimistic Podcast! We’re almost to the end of the first week of the year. Have you started a job search yet? Before…
Unemployed & Optimistic PodcastEpisode 1: Finish Your Morning Routine, No Matter How Long It Takes
Happy 2026, and welcome to the Unemployed & Optimistic Podcast! Building habits is always easy at the beginning of the year, so in this episode you will learn…