The Flourish Careers Podcast

How to find a new job? How to make a career change? How to find a job with no experience? How do I get noticed by a new employer? How do I figure out what’s next for my career? And the biggest question of all, can I really find a job I love?! What if I told you that with the right supporting tools and framework, you could learn to dig down to your roots, plant the seeds for the career you desperately desire… and grow the confidence to get there? Welcome to the Flourish Careers podcast. This is a workshop-style career show packed with actionable step-by-step tips that are helping heart-based + career-minded professionals all over the globe navigate the changing world of work and cultivate a happy + healthy career. Former HR leader and recruiter turned career coach, expect to learn and be inspired by Jenn Smith as she shares her best-kept secrets about making heart-based career changes and navigating the ups and downs of job searching in today’s world of work. Because you deserve a long, radiantly happy + healthy career.

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Episodes

Tuesday Apr 29, 2025

Something magical happens when women come together with open hearts and a shared intention.✨
As the Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go e-book launches into the world (today!!!), I’m holding onto that sense of connection—because we’re not meant to carry our stories alone.
This special edition of the podcast is a celebration. I’m taking you behind the scenes of writing my chapter—the emotions and the courage it took to finally let go of what no longer fit.
You’ll hear how this experience became a powerful reminder of the strength in surrender and the beauty of community.
A huge shout-out to the incredible women behind this book—Sue, Dominique, Jackie, Shawnte, Amy, Marilyn, LaRhonda, and Michelle—and our fearless leaders, Hope and Jen. Your bravery and honesty made this possible. Thank you for sharing your heart so generously. 💛 
If you’ve ever felt the tug to let go—or needed a reminder that it’s okay to outgrow what no longer serves you—this book is for you.
📚 Grab your copy on Amazon 
Let’s celebrate the freedom that comes from letting go. Thank you for being here and sharing in this special moment with us. 💚
For detailed show notes, visit the blog at flourish.careers/blog. 
 

Wednesday Apr 23, 2025

Welcome back to the Flourish Careers Podcast and hello to Season 8! I’m so glad you’re here. 
Have you ever felt busy but not effective? Like you’re checking boxes, racing through tasks, and still wondering if any of it matters? If you’ve been craving a different way to work—one that feels more aligned, sustainable, and true to you—this episode is the reset you didn’t know you needed.  
As the world around us speeds up, we're discussing something different: slowing down with intention and creating a career that energizes us. 
P.S. Mark your calendar for next Tuesday! I'm celebrating the Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go eBook launch with a special behind-the-scenes bonus episode you won’t want to miss.  
🎧 Related episode: How to Refresh & Realign Your Energy at Work
🌟 Feeling stuck or burned out? Fried to Flourishing offers self-paced and group coaching to help you gain clarity, refresh your resume and LinkedIn, modernize your job search, and prepare for interviews and negotiations. Enter PODCAST at checkout for $50 off. Let’s get started!
💛 Flourishing Faves: Handpicked professional development resources just for you!
🌟 Let's work together to craft your HEART-based career path or propel your team's professional development
💛 Stay in touch! LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest
🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog
Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025

Have you ever pushed through a long workday only to feel utterly drained—like no amount of caffeine or sleep could recharge you? That exhaustion might signal that it’s time to realign your energy.
In this final episode of Season 7, we’re wrapping up by focusing on energy. Your energy flows through five key dimensions, and everything feels harder when even one is off. Instead of pushing through, try shifting your energy. A slight realignment today can lead to big results.
That’s a wrap on Season 7! I’ll be back in a few weeks, but until then, thank you for listening, sharing, and supporting this show. You mean the world to me!
The Flourish Careers Podcast is proudly highlighted in the Top Career Podcast Guide
🌟 Feeling stuck or exhausted? Fried to Flourishing offers self-paced and group coaching to help you gain clarity, refresh your resume and LinkedIn, modernize your job search, and prepare for interviews and negotiations. Enter PODCAST at checkout for $50 off. Let’s get started! 
🎧 Spring Playlist: Blooming Beats
💛 Free Gift: Seasonal Reset Guide
🌟 Stay in touch! Newsletter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest
🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog
Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.
 

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025

First impressions don’t happen in person anymore—they happen online. So, what does your digital presence say about you?
In this episode, I talk with Paige Arnof-Fenn, founder of Mavens & Moguls, to discuss the art of personal branding. First, let’s be clear: you are not a “brand.” You are a human being with values, experiences, and aspirations that shape how you show up in your career. ♥ Join us to discuss building a brand that genuinely represents you—flaws, quirks, and all! From optimizing your LinkedIn profile to dodging the biggest branding mistakes, Paige shares plenty of actionable tips to help you stand out and stay unforgettable. 
🤝 Connect with Paige: Website  |  LinkedIn
The Flourish Careers Podcast is proudly highlighted in the Top Career Podcast Guide
🌟 Freebie! Your Ultimate Professional Branding Toolkit
🎧 Related Episodes: Your Career, Your Brand: Tips and Tricks for Crafting Your Professional Brand
🌟 Stay in touch! LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest
🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog
 

Wednesday Mar 12, 2025

When life feels overwhelming, it’s not just our to-do lists that need clearing—it's our habits, routines, and spaces. Part 2 of our Spring Cleaning series goes beyond career clutter to reset your mind, body, spirit, and space. 
Join me as I share personal stories—including the inspiration behind my favorite mantra, “Nourish to Flourish,”—along with practical strategies to help you shift from feeling overwhelmed to feeling in control.
The goal isn’t to do more—it’s to make space for what counts. ♥  
🎧 Related Episodes: Spring Cleaning Part 1: Declutter, Simplify, and Energize 
💛 Free Gift: 25 Ways To Nourish Your Body, Mind Spirit in 5 Minutes or Less
🌟 Feeling stuck or exhausted in your career? Fried to Flourishing offers self-paced and group coaching to help you gain clarity, refresh your resume and LinkedIn, modernize your job search, and prepare for interviews and negotiations. Enter PODCAST at checkout for $50 off. Let’s get started!
The Flourish Careers Podcast is proudly highlighted in the Top Career Podcast Guide
🌟 Let's work together to craft your HEART-based career path or propel your team's professional development
💛 Stay in touch! LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest
🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog
Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.
 

Wednesday Mar 05, 2025

Is your work life feeling cluttered and overwhelming? It might be time for some Spring Cleaning—but not the kind that involves your desk. In this episode, we’re tackling career clutter—those tasks, commitments, and habits that drain your energy and hold you back from doing your best work.
+ Discover why career clutter silently saps your creativity and productivity+ Learn to identify time-stealing tasks that no longer serve you+ Master the 4D framework (Decide, Delegate, Digitize, Drop) to declutter and refocus+ Take on the 7-day ‘Clear the Career Clutter’ challenge for immediate impact
Tune in and start making space for what matters most!
🌟 Feeling stuck or burned out? Fried to Flourishing offers self-paced and group coaching to help you gain clarity, refresh your resume and LinkedIn, modernize your job search, and prepare for interviews and negotiations. Enter PODCAST at checkout for $50 off. Let’s get started! https://course.flourish.careers/friedtoflourishingcareerchange
💛 The Flourish Careers Podcast is proudly highlighted in the Top Career Podcast Guide
🎧 Related Episodes: Springin Into Balance, How to Say No in Your Career
💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist
🌟 Let's work together to craft your HEART-based career path or propel your team's professional development
💛 Stay in touch! LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest
🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog
Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.
 

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025

If the word "networking" makes you cringe or feels like something you should do but secretly avoid, this conversation is for you. In this special episode, I'm joined by my friend and colleague, Julianna Yao Yorgan, host of The Daring to Succeed Podcast. Together, we're diving into a topic that often feels overwhelming but doesn't have to be—networking.
We're here to flip the script and show you that networking isn't about forced small talk, self-promotion, or working a crowded room. It's about authentic, heart-centered connections that support your personal and professional growth.
You'll hear real-life stories, simple strategies, and practical tips to help you build natural and fulfilling relationships—whether introverted, extroverted or somewhere in between.
So, grab your favorite beverage, take a deep breath, and reimagine networking in a way that feels genuine, empowering, and aligned with your heart.
Connect with Julianna on LinkedIn
Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest
The Flourish Careers Podcast is proudly highlighted in the Top Career Podcast Guide
🌟 Feeling stuck or burned out? Fried to Flourishing offers self-paced and group coaching to help you gain clarity, refresh your resume and LinkedIn, modernize your job search, and prepare for interviews and negotiations. Enter PODCAST at checkout for $50 off. Let’s get started! https://course.flourish.careers/friedtoflourishingcareerchange
💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist
🌟 Let's work together to craft your HEART-based career path or propel your team's professional development
🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog
Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.
 

Wednesday Feb 19, 2025

Have you ever felt stuck in a career you “fell into,” wondering if there's something more fulfilling out there?
I'm thrilled to introduce you to Denise Wolf. Denise's story is a masterclass in perseverance and purpose—a reminder that even when we "fall into" something, we can rise with intention and impact. 
Denise began as a first-generation college graduate who "fell into" retail management in her early twenties. But deep down, she craved more—a purpose-driven career aligned with her passion for helping others. Through soul-searching and dedication, she made her way into higher education and career coaching.
In this episode, we explore how finding your path isn't always a straight line—sometimes, it's a winding road that leads you exactly where you're meant to be. 💛
🌟 Connect with Denise on her website: Grace Career Coaching 
💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist
🌟 Stay in touch on LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest
🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog
 
 

Wednesday Feb 12, 2025

Ever wondered what secrets a corporate recruiter wishes every job seeker knew?
I'm delighted to introduce you to Yolanda Owens—renowned career coach, award-winning author, and founder of CareerSensei Consulting. With 20+ years as a corporate recruiter, Yolanda shares insider secrets to help you navigate the job market clearly and confidently.
Yolanda also shares her inspiring journey from indecision to creating a career that blends her talents and purpose.
This episode is packed with actionable advice, heartfelt stories, and a healthy dose of fun. Tune in and grab your favorite notebook; you'll want to take notes! 
✨ Connect with Yolanda Website | LinkedIn | Book: How to Score a Date with Your Potential Employer   
💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist
🌟 Stay in touch on LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest
🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog
 

Wednesday Feb 05, 2025

This February, we’re doing something special—an entire month of interview episodes! 💌 In honor of a month celebrating relationships, love, and friendship, we’re going all in with weekly conversations that will uplift and inspire.
Today, we’re exploring insights from the book Suddenly in Charge by Roberta Matuson. Get ready to master the art of managing your boss. Join us to discuss:
The secret to influence—build trust and get what you need
The power of managing up by creating partnerships and solving problems 
Tips to navigate office politics with integrity and impact
These are all the things I wish I had known earlier in my career! Tune in to take charge of your career, confidently manage relationships, and leave a lasting impact on your workplace. 
🤝 Connect with Roberta  | Managing Up and Managing Down, Succeeding All Around  | Coaching Program Details    
💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist
🌟 Stay in touch on LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest
🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog
 

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