The Flourish Careers Podcast

// Success in Layers with Todd Henry

There are certain books that arrive at exactly the right moment in your life.
For me, Die Empty by Todd Henry was one of those books. Years ago, when I was rethinking work, purpose, and how I wanted to spend my energy, it became part of a much bigger shift in my career story.
Needless to say, having Todd on the podcast felt incredibly meaningful, and in this conversation, I get to share that story with him.
We talk about creativity, resilience, and navigating uncertainty, including the night in 2007 when he almost walked away from it all, his reframing of what passion really means, and the through-line he's discovered running through his entire body of work.
I have a feeling Todd's perspective will stay with you long after this one ends.
🔗 Connect with Todd on his Website  |  Todd Henry's books  |  The Daily Creative Podcast   📙 Die Empty, Unleash Your Best Work Every Day, by Todd Henry
💛 In a season of transition? The In Season guided planner is designed to support career change and fresh starts—in just five minutes a day
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// How to Feel More Fulfilled at Work Without Changing Careers with Lori Ann VanTol

What if the thing that was missing in your career was a walk in the woods?
Lori Ann VanTol is the creator behind Forces of Nature, and in today’s episode, she shares how, during the upheaval of COVID, she rediscovered a connection to the natural world that reignited her creativity, restored her sense of self, and ultimately showed her that fulfillment at work doesn't always require walking away from it.
For anyone who's been feeling like something is off. Grab your headphones and maybe take this one outside 🌳 
🔗 Connect with Lori Ann on the web https://www.loriannvantol.com/ and on Instagram @loriannvantol: https://www.instagram.com/loriannvantol/  🌿 Sign up for the gathering in the forest on June 28, 2026: https://www.loriannvantol.com/monthly-nature-journeys 
💛 Join The Gathering Ground, insider community: https://course.flourish.careers/offers/s26qDEcs 
🖋️ In a season of transition? The In Season guided journal is designed to support career change and fresh starts in just five minutes a day (use code PODLOVE for 10% off your order): https://shopflourishcareers.myshopify.com/discount/PODLOVE  
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// How Everyday Magic Can Guide You Through Your Next Big Change

Last week, Jenny mentioned co-creating with the universe, and when she said it, I jotted it down. Because when I look back at the creation of the In Season planner, that's exactly what it was.
In this episode, we're talking about the signs, synchronicities, and divine winks that showed up again and again throughout the process...from angel numbers to bees, bears, and a Little Women moment that brought me to tears. There were so many that I couldn't ignore them, and they made me believe the In Season planner was never meant to be created alone.
If you've ever wondered whether the universe is nudging you forward, this one's for you ✨
🖋️ The In Season guided planner is designed to support turning points + fresh starts (use code PODLOVE for 10% off your order)  https://shopflourishcareers.myshopify.com/discount/PODLOVE  
💛 Join Fried to Flourishing Career Change Experience https://flourish.careers/work-with-me   
🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog
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// Signs, Serendipity + the Courage to Create with Jenny Blake and Sarah Young

Some things can't be explained… but maybe they don't need to be? ✨
 
Jenny Blake lost 80% of her revenue in two weeks, and it led straight to her latest book and body of work, Free Time.
 
Sarah Young noticed that her biggest opportunities arrive almost every time she steps away and sits in the sunshine.  
 
And then there's this: Jenny found the In Season planners splayed out on a New York City sidewalk…half a block from her building, pen and card still tucked inside, as if the package had simply escaped and waited for her.
 
I cannot explain it… and that's exactly what this episode is about ✨ We get into the signs and synchronicities that show up when you're paying attention, the vulnerability of creating something from the heart, and what happens when you finally give your ideas room to grow.
 
These are two of my favorite humans, and this conversation was pure joy 🤩
 
💛 Connect with Sarah: Website: https://www.zingcollaborative.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zingcollaborative/Buy Sarah's book: Expansive Impact: An Invitation to Lead in Everyday Moments: https://amzn.to/48tlrm4 Previous episode with Sarah about intuition and energy: https://flourish.careers/intuitive-insights-the-power-of-clean-energy-in-decision-making/
💛 Connect with Jenny: Free Time website: https://itsfreetime.com/ Substack: https://substack.com/@jennyblake Buy her books: Free Time, Lose the Busywork, Love Your Business: https://amzn.to/3O0U3VPPivot, The Only Move that Matters is Your Next One: https://amzn.to/4sAHOxl
Jenny's substacks about serendipity signage: https://rollingindoh.substack.com/p/serendipity-signage https://rollingindoh.substack.com/p/call-and-response-three-serendipity-signs https://rollingindoh.substack.com/p/nyc-magic
🖋️ Check out the In Season guided planner: it's designed to support turning points + fresh starts (use code PODLOVE for 10% off your order) https://shopflourishcareers.myshopify.com/discount/PODLOVE 
🔗 Resources + Links  Flourishing Fave: Tosha Silver's books: https://amzn.to/4t8cEhoBusiness Besties Bunch: http://itsfreetime.com/brunch  
🌟 For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog
 

//LinkedIn with Confidence with Michelle Schafer (Part 3)

We saved the best for last! 🎙️ Part 3 of the LinkedIn series with Michelle Schafer is live, and it ties everything together.
In Part 1, we talked about mindset and how to get out of your own way. Part 2 was basically a mini masterclass on updating your LinkedIn profile.
Today in Part 3, Michelle and I are sharing how to show up strategically and make LinkedIn work for your career in a real, meaningful way.
We cover how to build genuine relationships with target companies and decision-makers, slide into DMs the right way, craft an Open to Work post that leads with your value, and decide if LinkedIn Premium is actually worth it.
And if you're just finding this series now, go back to Part 1 and start there; there's so much goodness you won't want to miss! 
Connect with Michelle and Jenn on LinkedIn 
🔗 Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleschafercoaching/
🔗 Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferlsmith9200/ 
Visit Michelle's Website: https://mschafercoaching.ca/
Order Michelle's book, Cultivating Career Growth: Navigating Transitions with Purpose: https://mschafercoaching.ca/cultivatingcareergrowth/
🖋️ In a season of transition? The In Season guided planner is designed to support career change and fresh starts (use code PODLOVE for 10% off your order): https://shopflourishcareers.myshopify.com/discount/PODLOVE  
💛 Join Fried to Flourishing Career Change Experience: https://flourish.careers/work-with-me   
🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog
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//LinkedIn with Confidence with Michelle Schafer (Part 2)

Imagine waking up to an opportunity you never applied for: a message from a recruiter, a collaboration request, a connection that opens a door you didn't even know existed.
That's exactly what a strong LinkedIn profile can do for you.
In Episode 2 of this three-part series, Michelle Schafer and I talk about the most critical and overlooked part of your LinkedIn presence: your profile. 
We cover everything from your photo and banner to the sections that matter most, and why your headline is the single most important piece of real estate on your entire profile.
Michelle is generous, practical, and so much fun to learn from, and this conversation is packed with tips you can start using today.
Check out Part One of our LinkedIn series about limiting beliefs: https://flourish.careers/linkedin-with-confidence-michelle-schafer-part-one/
Connect with us on LinkedIn 
🔗 Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleschafercoaching/
🔗 Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferlsmith9200/ 
Visit Michelle's Website: https://mschafercoaching.ca/
Order Michelle's book, Cultivating Career Growth: Navigating Transitions with Purpose:
https://mschafercoaching.ca/cultivatingcareergrowth/
🖋️ In a season of transition? The In Season guided planner is designed to support career change and fresh starts (use code PODLOVE for 10% off your order): https://shopflourishcareers.myshopify.com/discount/PODLOVE  
💛 Join Fried to Flourishing Career Change Experience: https://flourish.careers/work-with-me   
🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog
🌟 Stay in touch! Newsletter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest | Freebies + Shop
 

//LinkedIn with Confidence with Michelle Schafer (Part 1)

I believe LinkedIn is more important than your resume in today’s world of work. Yet many talented professionals are underusing it.
Meanwhile, it can work for you in the background—building visibility, opening doors, and helping opportunities find you, often before a job is even posted.
Today, we’re kicking off an all-new three-part series with Michelle Schafer, career & leadership coach extraordinaire, about LinkedIn and how to use it in ways that feel aligned and effective.
Part 1 is about the limiting beliefs holding you back. Things like: “My boss will think I’m job hunting”, “I have nothing valuable to say”, “What if nobody engages?”
Over the next few weeks, we will also cover how to make the most of your profile and what actually works for connecting with professionals on LinkedIn. 
We had so much fun recording this, and I genuinely think it’s going to shift something for a lot of you.
If LinkedIn has ever felt awkward, unclear, or not quite like you, this is a great place to start 🌟
Connect with us on LinkedIn 
🔗 Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleschafercoaching/
🔗 Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferlsmith9200/ 
Visit Michelle's Website: https://mschafercoaching.ca/
Order Michelle's book, Cultivating Career Growth: Navigating Transitions with Purpose:
https://mschafercoaching.ca/cultivatingcareergrowth/
🖋️ In a season of transition? The In Season guided planner is designed to support career change and fresh starts (use code PODLOVE for 10% off your order): https://shopflourishcareers.myshopify.com/discount/PODLOVE  
💛 Join Fried to Flourishing Career Change Experience: https://flourish.careers/work-with-me   
🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog
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// Why Leadership Growth Isn’t Linear with Akua Nyame-Mensah

Career and leadership growth were never meant to be a straight line, and Akua Nyame-Mensah has lived that truth beautifully.
From urban planning to AmeriCorps to leading a startup launch in West Africa, Akua's career has moved in seasons, each one building on the last. Now a leadership advisor and facilitator, she helps others navigate their own cycles with greater clarity and less pressure.
In this conversation, Akua shares her Leadership Cycle framework and why the messier seasons of leadership are just as valuable as the flourishing ones.
🔗 Connect with Akua on her website: https://www.akuanm.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akuanm/
🖋️ In a season of transition? The In Season guided planner is designed to support career change and fresh starts—in just five minutes a day (use code PODLOVE for 10% off your order): https://shopflourishcareers.myshopify.com/discount/PODLOVE  
💛 Join Fried to Flourishing Career Change Experience: https://flourish.careers/work-with-me   
🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog
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// The New Rules of Job Searching

The job search looks nothing like it used to, and the rules have changed faster than most people realize. In this episode, we're breaking down exactly what's happening behind the scenes in modern hiring, so you can stop second-guessing yourself and start searching smarter.
🎧 Tune in to discover how to adjust your job search and get ahead in today's world of work.
🖋️ In a season of transition? The In Season guided planner is designed to support career change and fresh starts—in just five minutes a day (use code PODLOVE for 10% off your order): https://shopflourishcareers.myshopify.com/discount/PODLOVE  
💛 Join us in the Gathering Ground Insider circle: https://flourish.careers/community-membership
🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog
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// How to Build a Network When You Hate Networking (No Small Talk Required) with Yolanda M. Owens

Does networking make you want to run and hide? 🫣 Same.⁠
Today I’m welcoming back career expert Yolanda M. Owens for her *fourth* appearance on the show... she’s practically a co‑host at this point 🌟
Yolanda and I talk about why the word “networking” makes so many of us cringe and how to reframe it. She shares introvert‑friendly, real‑life strategies to build genuine professional relationships—without awkward small talk or stuffy conference rooms.
If traditional networking guidance has never felt like it was meant for you, this conversation will help you find your own natural + sustainable way to build a professional community. 
🌟 Connect with Yolanda on her websites www.yolandamowens.com and www.careersenseiconsulting.com 
🖋️ In a season of transition? The In Season guided planner is designed to support career change and fresh starts—in just five minutes a day (use code PODLOVE for 10% off your order): https://shopflourishcareers.myshopify.com/discount/PODLOVE  
💛 Join Fried to Flourishing Career Change Experience: https://flourish.careers/work-with-me   
🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog
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