Passion For Work

In this very special interview, Dana shares with us her journey that lead to creating Dash Multisport and how she organized an entire Triathalon from scratch! 

Don't forget to stay up to date on all of their upcoming events:

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Sign up for the Triathalon scheduled for July 15th 2017!!

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From Working for a Global Corporation, to Entrepreneur and then getting laid off by the company you helped build, Mike doesn't pull any punches and shares lots of great information with us about his career journey. 

Today we are joined by James Wightman who is the co-founder of Rebel Advisors. In addition to the Rebel Advisors book, James and Kristen Cruz have created a powerful resource for anyone who is not sure what they want to do with their lives, especially for those who don't fit the conventional mold.

If you want to become a doctor, accountant or lawyer etc, formal education may be for you. If you feel like the outdated career paths and expensive education that goes along with it is not for you, then you might be just the kind of Rebel that James and Kristen help. Stop by the website for (in addition to a free chapter of their book) for resources to help you find non traditional career paths, resources to find which path might be right for you and even connect with your very own rebel advisor!

www.RebelAdvisors.org

www.roadtripnation.com

Annie Mais shares the story of Brian, Nathan and Mike, who (much like many of the Passion For Work Nation) had NO IDEA what they wanted to do for work after college. did they just take any job and try to make money?

NO

They jumped in an RV and started traveling around the country and started interviewing interesting people in cool lines of work all over the US! 

Now Roadtrip Nation has an online TV series and they are on their 12th season! 

If you want to explore some of the coolest jobs out there, or just looking to find inspiration, you need to explore RoadtripNation.com

Book Review Notes of "The Niche Movement"

Get your copy at www.thenichemovement.com

The Niche Movement Book Review

By Kevin O’Connell

Join us while we explore Tanuja's journey of finding a stable job with a great income on Wall Street and how she decided to give it all up to pursue her dreams. 

This Episode with Kevin O'Connell is SPECTACULAR! Talk about a guest that really understands the Passion For Work Community. Join us as Kevin talks Higher Education, Career Exploration and how to start to narrow down the things you DON'T love so you can begin to find what you DO!!   Kevin is an entrepreneur, digital storyteller, and founder of The Niche Movement a community of young professionals helping others find the work they love. Kevin currently runs his own digital storytelling agency helping organizations who are passionate about what they do tell their story based out of Washington, DC. Kevin spent 8+ years working in several student affairs functions from student leadership to marketing and before he took the leap of faith to go out on his own he worked at Rutgers University as the Marketing and Social Media Director for the recreation department.    In June 2015 he published his first book, that was funded on Kickstarter, titled The Niche Movement: The New Rules to Finding The Career You Love.   Links where you can connect with him: Twitter/Instagram/SnapChat: @koco83 kevin-oconnell.com thenichemovement.com Twitter/Instagram @nichemovement 

Mike Rayburn. Check him out at http://www.mikerayburn.com

International Keynote Speaker inspiring audiences using music and comedy.

Challenging audiences to turn problems into opportunities and dares us all to ask “What If?”

His message: Make a choice to become a Virtuoso. What is a Virtuoso? In music it means to become the very best. Not just at work but in life, at home, with your family. Resolve to be the VERY BEST!

Most of us are working because…it works. Its easy. We are coasting. The problem is that you only coast downhill!

Most people prefer to be self-taught. The problem is that the Teacher is Not That Good.

You need to find something that you are Passionate about AND good at! Then make the choice to be the absolute best at it.

Anything that you want to do that is worth doing or being good at will take time. So… Just Start.. “You cant steer a parked car.”

The universe seems to like it when we align our passion, what we are good at and effort!

How to transition to a job you love.

Get Stable as far as income Explore to find out what you love Work in your free time to start getting into that field Start making an income in that field so that the “jump” is not that big of a jump.

People who seem to have a problem with work etihic, probably just don’t like their jobs! When you love what you do, then it no longer feels like work.

Luck is where the line of preparation meets the line of opportunity.

Tattooing is not just cool, it is art in its sincerest form. Now imagining drawing, except you can't erase a mistake and the canvas is another person's body. Despite these challenges, Sara has put her skills to work as she follows her passion by becoming a Tattoo Artist. The artwork she creates is incredible and unbelievable unique. 

Follow Sara to see the latest and support this amazing artist. 

Instagram:

@thesarakay

Check out her Website:

thesarakay.com

If you have ever seen the show, or even an advertisement for Mad Men, then you have probably fantasized about what it would be like to work in Advertising. Cara tells us all of the ways that it is similar and also very different from what you might think. Join us while we explore a career in the advertising industry. 

Join us as we hear all about the life of Caleb Damschroder, a Live Performer and Broadway Star. Caleb was gracious enough to share with us his story, the ups and downs of the Feast or Famine lifestyle and how he felt in love with show business.

Thanks again for joining us Caleb!! 

Khierstyn and I met at the World Domination Summit this past July (2015) in Portland, OR and she is the perfect guest to have on the show. Learn how she followed her dreams, identified the job that was totally wrong for her and made a successful career out of advising startups as well as how she got there. 

Also check out www.entrepreneuruncut.com for a case study on Crowd Funding (totally free, Thanks Khierstyn!) and to keep up to date with her latest work. 

We have all day dreamed about the glamorous lifestyle of an actor/actress/model and gushed about how wonderful that life would be. Then again, there is a lot that we don't know about when it comes to what these individuals experience each and every day. 

Actor/writer/producer/model Paul Marra shares what he struggles with day to day as an Actor who is finally making his mark on the film/tv industry.  We also discuss the rapidly changing media industry, what to expect when you are going on casting calls and how to avoid burnout. 

Don't miss this one!

Ever struggle with that voice inside you that says:

"You're not good enough"

"You'll never get that job"

"You're gonna fail if you try something new"

Any of those sound familiar? Well guess what, its totally normal! The mind has such a huge impact on us and our daily lives. It can get out of control if we don't properly train ourselves to recognize when we are identifying with the negative feelings. David Barnes teaches us the tools needed to identify these thoughts and how to do the "Bicep Curls" to practice this every day. 

We've all been to a concert featuring our favorite artist or band and think, "Wow, it must be so cool to be up on stage playing for a crowd." Well it's not always easy or glamorous all of the time, but don't take my word for it. Heat it right from a Country Singer.

Rachel Allyn from the Rachel Allyn band shares her story along with her story from starting a career as a child to the struggles of being a performer. 

I know you are going to love this one!

In yet another inspiring episode of "I Quit", we follow the journey of our friend Kent who left a very comfortable job in the Information Technology field and moved from the East Coast all the way to the West Coast and pursued a career in Law Enforcment. Follow his journey through what it was like to have to tell his boss he was leaving, for the Second time and find out how he's doing now!

Ever thought about working with a coach? Have you worked with a coach yourself? What do coaches actually do?

If you look at the numbers, almost all, if not all successful people have a coach or mentor to push them to the next level. What does it take to be a coach? Find out with this in depth interview with Stacy Campesi.

Welcome to the first episode in a series we call "I Quit". If you are or have ever consdered quiting your job, then you know it can be terrifying, almost paralyzing because of the fear or rejection as well as the fear of letting down your boss and co workers who depend on you. 

We get to explore what fears Amy had, what conversation she prepared to have with her employer, the conversation with her family, and after all of that we get to see how things turned out afterward. 

Amy's journey is truely one that changed her for the better and taught her lessons that now help her in her current role. 

Thanks again Amy!

Ever consider a career in photography? Do you love action sports? Want to take those 2 things and twist them up into the coolest job ever? Check out this interview with Christopher Vanderyajt, who turned what he loved into a full time job that has helped him travel all over the world capturing moments that deserve to be seen. Christopher Vanderyajt has what it takes to crush it as an incredible photographer!

Forget what you think you know about the film industry, Jeff breaks it down for us and show us the inside look at what it is like to work in both TV and in Major Motion Picture Production. 

We forget that in most job roles, you could potentially keep the same role for your entire tenure. Not in the Film and TV industry. Once a project is over, it is time to look for a new job. 

Jeff gives a lot of advice to anoyone who might be interested in the industry, including making sure to network as you never know who might be able to help you get your next job. 

Thanks to Jeff Reeves for making this one super interesting!!

Kevin had spent years building his career to get to the Director level. He ran a team of people and was living what some would consider "the dream". But for Kevin, 80 hour weeks, a ton of travel combine with missing spending time with his family and dogs, Kevin decided it was time for a change. 

With whatever free time he could find, Kevin wrote out on paper what his ideal life looked like, and then HE BUILT IT. He created ELMNTL Fitness, where he guides his members through fitness training routines using elements found in nature and focuse on making excercising...dare I say....FUN! After years of hard work, dedication and struggle, Kevin finally got his business to the point where he could leave his full time job. 

Not only that, Kevin was able to completely replace his full time income between his new business and doing Free Lance work on the side, and still works just 40 hours a week which gives him time to spend time with his family and dogs doing what he loves!

Kevin is living his best life. Are you? 

Talk about hustle! If you think that being a DJ is easy, then listen to this interview. I learned quickly that with barriers to entry in this field being lower than ever, its hard to make it in this business. 

Hard work, sacrifice and dedication are no stranger to Dan as he constatnly works to be an expert at his craft. The passion he has for laying down sick tracks make it seem natural to him, but he puts in the effort to deliver nothing but the very best! You won't want to miss this one.

The exponential growth of the internet has created so many things since personal computers were introduced over 2 decades ago. Angela tells us what it is really like to work for a media company as a Senior Digital Product Manager and shares her story of how she got to where she is now. 

If you enjoy playing video games, chances are you have wondered what it would be like to be a video game tester. Vinnie tells all about how it is and is not like the move "Grandma's Boy". Truth be told, the job can be very tedious and it take a love of the job to make one successful in the role. 

Have you ever heard someone who is ready for a career change say that they are just going to quit their jobs and go work on a cruise ship? Tour the world, work on the open ocean, the perfect job, right?

Maybe not. I think it is about time that we hear the inside scoop on what it is like to work on a crusie ship. Rachel tells us all about the part of the job that we don't think about; the food selection (or lack there of), lack of free time and the long work days. Oh and not to mention that Rachel worked every day for 8 months STRAIGHT!!!

I don't know why I have heard so many people talk about pursuing a career in personal fitness training like it is such an easy thing to do. Developing a loyal and quality client base is very hard and according to Justin, the average lenth of a personal trainer lasts less than 1 year because of how hard it can be to be successful. 

This interview is packed with inspiration, dedication, discipline and humility. A true and honest Rags to Riches story with an inside look at the real story behind how long it took to get to the top including mistakes, trials and struggles that life threw his way. 

If you don't love this one, you aren't human. Just kidding(but really). 

If you are nervous about starting your own business, changing careers or taking a big risk then you need to listen to this. Claire is the CEO of Know Your Company, which helps growing businesses connect with their employees. Claire went to school for Political Science and after obtaining her degree she turned down several lucrative job offers to start her own company. 

Claire puts risk in perspective, challenges fear and ignores limiting beliefs. She teaches us valuable lessons that we can all grow from. 

I know what you are thinking, being a flight attendant must be the coolest job ever. You get to travel all over, meet great people and explore the world, right?

Not Exactly!

Being a flight attendant, especially in the beginning, is a lifestyle!

In most cases, starting pay is pretty low, you basically live out of a suitcase and you are away from home A LOT! Kiley mentioned that she hadn't been home for the holidays in about 3 years. 

If you want to explore, Kiley recommends using Google to search "flight attendant interview questions". These will definitely help if you decide to go through the interview process. 

There are a flight attendant schools that you can attend, althought it might be more helpful to apply directly to an airline as most will want to train you their own way based on that specific company's policies and procedures. 

One day at work, I happenned to notice that there was an article on our pantry refrigerator that mentioned something about Yoga and Meditation. After a closer look, I was intrigued to say the least. The article feartured Sarah and Ashley, the co founders of a company called "Work From Om"; love that play on words. They offer yoga and meditation to both individual and corporate clients in the New York City Area. 

That day happenned to be a particularly stressful day, so the placement of that article was almost serendipitous. I needed a way to manage the level of stress I was dealing with in a healthy way. I couldn't wait to hear more, so I reached out to Sarah and she was very generous with the time and content she brought to the show. 

Even Sarah herself recounts how after incorporating meditation into her daily routine she was much more focused throughout the day and found that she was more focused and made better decisions. 

Sarah and Ashley teach mindfulness techniques to help align your body, sprit and soul and explan how these three major parts of the human being are all connected. 

Notes from the show:

Book "The Miricle Morning" by Hal Elrod. Teaches positive morning routine techniques and offers shortcuts for those who are short on time

www.workfromom.com

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Don't forget to take a picture of how you Work From Om and share it on instagram!

Instagrm: #WorkFromOm

A Few Good Men, Liar Liar, Devils Advocate and even Legally Blonde....what do they have in common? They romanticize the role of an attorney. But what is it really like?

Jon breaks it down for us and explains that there are different types of attorneys in the world, both in the public and private sector. Jon works for the public sector working for the state as an Assistant District Attorney. To be honest, I didn't know exactly what the job looked like until this inteview set me straight.

You wont want to miss this one!

Ever wish you had a job that makes a difference in the world. Something noble and interesting that lets you travel and explore the globe, all while helping people build homes for their families and communities in much less fortunate places in the world than the US? That sounds all too great...doesn't it?

Well guess what....that's right, James does exactly that!

James and his co-founder started United Earth Builders, a company the specialized in building homes and structures using cutting edge technology, eco-friendly materials all while being environmentally conscious. He has travelled all over the world building these structures and even teaching others simply how to build when they have never build anything before. In fact, he just got back to the states after doing just that, in Africa.

That's Right....AFRICA!!

James had a "safe job" behind a desk that gave him a steady paycheck, but that wasn't enough. He clearly has a calling, and he has stopped at nothing to follow it including picking up and moving to California and then eventually mustering up the "intestinal fortitude" (thanks for that one James) to co-create his own company. 

He now lives a minimalist lifestlye, but still is ablel to do the things that he loves like travel and even take snowboarding trips. 

Want to explore more? Check out the Show Notes Below:

United Earth Builders

Follow on Facebook Help James Spread The Word

How to get started?

Start by "WWOOFing"

World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms

The NOMAD Organization

Also Check out Archecticture Magazine

Our New Favorite Success Quote:

"There can be no growth without adversity."

Thanks again James!!

Being a teacher is easy, right? You get summers off, great benefits, snow days, a pension, you even get out early...so what's not to like, right?!?! 

If these are the only reasons that you think being a teahcer would be the perfect career, then you are in the right place. It is a career just like any other and it comes with its own sets of challenges including the following:

You need to be on top of your game at all times. Don't you remember when you were still in grade school? You always knew when your teachers were a bit off their game and we all know the kids who would exploit it. On top of that, not all children are as excited thas you might be about the subject you are teaching. Trying to inspire them to want to learn is a challenge. 

Want to plan a mid year vacation? You better rethink that one. Most public school teachers don't have the luxury of being able to take prolonged vacation time during the year. Week Long Skiing trips in mid January, probably not. 

Ian Teaches 5 classes with only 80 minutes in between to prep, grade, stretch and try to eat lunch. On top of that, he takes on extra curricular activites which makes for longer days.

Maybe that doesn't sound as great as I thought it would be. So why does he do it? HE LOVES IT!!  Talk about "Passion For Work" (great time to plug the show name). Ian finds satisfaction in helping his students learn, which is not always easy. Especially when after getting to know a class of children for 9-10 months and watching them grow, you then have to start all over. But for him it is worth it. This is Ian's outlet to express his creativity, which makes it a great fit on top of loving a lot of the subject matter. 

Must have qualities include:

•   Creativity

•   Patience

•   Love of most of the material as well as the students that you teach

•   Finding value and fullfilment from helping others grow

What do to if you want to explore becoming a teacher:

•   Substitute teach to get some experience

◦                      You only need 60 college credits to substitue teach

•   Ask a friend who is a teacher

•   Explore Alternate Route program in your state for those who may have a degree and already be in a field other than teaching

•   If Compensation is important to you, public school teachers salaries (at least in NJ) are public knowledge and you will be able to gain access to that information.

Ian closed with a great quote:

"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the igniting of a fire." ~William Buttler Yeats

Just when you think you know someone, then you hear their story. One thing is for sure, everyone has one, and Becca's is particularly inspring. Becca worked a job because "that's what you do". She went to school and got a job that would help her advance her career, which she didn't even like. Coming in late, barely being able to be engaged at work, some would probably consider her lazy....but ask her employer now, she is always early and excited to go to work. 

What is she doing now? Becca is an incredible hair stylist! That's right!! She got a degree in Human Resources Management and then decided she was going to start all over! Talk about looking fear in the face, Becca overcame the worry of what her family and friends would say. As it turns out.... they all suported her and some even knew that this was what she was meant for. 

Becca's story should be a lesson to us all to pursue your passion, and its NEVER too late!

What is it like to work for a small start up? I asked myself that for a long time an I have always admired the startup culture.

Dan works for Synduit, the owner of which we interviewed in episode 2. Dan not only is the lead marketing strategist but he was the number 2 hire for the company so he has been there from the begining to watch it grow. 

You wanted to hear about an unconventional career, WELL I'VE GOT ONE FOR YOU. Grant Baldwin is a Youth Speaker and Coach who has reached thousands and is going to reach many more. He shares some of the coolest parts of being a speaker.. I don't know, like a STANDING OVATTION, as well as the not so glamorous side of sleeping in a hotel and driving all night to get to your next event. You won't want to miss this one.

If you think you know what a career in HR is like....you may be wrong. Steve is an HR Business Partner and he LOVES IT!! I never knew there were so many different avenues of Human Resources but Steve explains them and give great advice for someone who might be interested in a career in the industry. 

Do you have a very nurturing personality? Have you always wanted to help other people, but in more than just a "you can call me if you need to talk" kind of way? Kelly is a nurse, specifically a Pediatric Nurse. She works with the smallest of children from Days old until young adulthood. I know you are going to love learning more about this career. Kelly gives some great advice to anyone looking to pursue an degree in nursing as well! 

Lauren is not only an all-around incredible person, for a living she help so many people find their way back to normal lives. There are so many ways that a Speech Pathologist can help others!

Get Ready for Part 2 opf Kara's Interview

If Kara isn't proof that you can find work you love, I don't know what is!! In part 1 of this 2 part interview, Kara shows us what it is like to try to make your passion a full time job, and what to do when it just isn't working out the way you thought. No one wants to give up on their dreams, but there are some sources of income that just don't work out when trying to make a full time living out of them. Then, find out what Kara does to use the skills she learned working her part time side business to land her DREAM JOB!

Jared will inspire you with his story of going from Corporate employee to entrepreneur and the roller coaster of emotions he has experienced along the way. Don't Miss This One!!

Explore amazing careers, check out incredible resources and content that will inspire you to find work that you ACTUALLY LOVE!!