The Flourish Careers Podcast podcast

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.

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.

 

#146

// A New Way to Measure Success with Stephanie Joong

A career shake-up can feel like the end, but what if it’s really the start of something ne... more

Yesterday

43 MINS

43:45

Yesterday


#145

// Rewriting Your Money Story with Linda Grizely

Have you ever felt like your budget was working against you instead of for you? 🙋‍♀️⁠ Thi... more

29 Oct 2025

42 MINS

42:25

29 Oct 2025


#144

// Why Success in Your Job Search Starts with Mindset with Michelle Schafer

Here’s a secret: The most effective job search strategy doesn’t live on your LinkedIn prof... more

22 Oct 2025

49 MINS

49:15

22 Oct 2025


#143

// 3 Essential Skills of Memorable Leaders with Mark Carpenter

Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a bad boss.⁠ 🙋🏼‍♀️ We’ve all felt the impact of lead... more

15 Oct 2025

46 MINS

46:08

15 Oct 2025


#142

// Writing as a Career Catalyst with Yolanda Owens

What began as a creative distraction from an unfulfilling day job soon turned into so much... more

08 Oct 2025

32 MINS

32:56

08 Oct 2025


#141

// How To Discern Company Culture + Creative Ways to Land the Interview with Jena Dunay

This week I’m joined by Jena Dunay—founder of Recruit the Employer and host of Culture Unc... more

01 Oct 2025

39 MINS

39:42

01 Oct 2025


#140

// Career Change: The Myth of Starting Over

This week, The Flourish Careers Podcast turns 3(!!) and we’re kicking off Season 10 with r... more

24 Sep 2025

20 MINS

20:46

24 Sep 2025


#139

// Blood, Sweat & Careers Featuring Jenn Smith

What happens when the host becomes the guest? In this final episode of our Brave Women at ... more

03 Sep 2025

31 MINS

31:20

03 Sep 2025


#138

// Restore Featuring LaRhonda Dingle Magras

What if the dream job… stops feeling like a dream? You’ve done all the “right” things—clim... more

27 Aug 2025

34 MINS

34:28

27 Aug 2025


#137

// Chasing Contentment Featuring Marilyn Vetter

Marilyn Vetter is a beautiful example of what it means to lead with heart. She’s driven an... more

20 Aug 2025

40 MINS

40:36

20 Aug 2025


#136

// Letting Go of Being Let Go Featuring Dr. Susan E. Borrego

Sometimes life presses pause on the path you thought you were on—and you're left to naviga... more

13 Aug 2025

42 MINS

42:57

13 Aug 2025


#135

// The Lies We Hold Featuring Dominique Luster

What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you really want… is a story yo... more

06 Aug 2025

47 MINS

47:06

06 Aug 2025


#134

// No More Hiding Featuring Amy Quesenberry

Imagine how different our work environments could be if every leader approached challenges... more

30 Jul 2025

34 MINS

34:05

30 Jul 2025


#133

// From Business Suits to Swimsuits Featuring Jackie Cetera

What if the bravest thing you could do is slow down? After years working in academia, with... more

23 Jul 2025

35 MINS

35:43

23 Jul 2025


#132

// Inhale Faith Exhale Fear Featuring Dr. Shawnté Elbert

Let’s talk about something real…⁠ Fear. Doubt. Uncertainty.⁠ They have a sneaky way of sho... more

16 Jul 2025

36 MINS

36:34

16 Jul 2025


#131

// Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go—Embracing Naïve Joy

What happens when you listen and act on your intuition? A beautiful partnership and a bold... more

09 Jul 2025

39 MINS

39:57

09 Jul 2025


#130

// How to Feel More Inspired in Your Career

Is your work starting to feel a little… meh? Before you toss everything out the window and... more

18 Jun 2025

24 MINS

24:23

18 Jun 2025


#129

// Redesigning Work on Your Terms with Jamie Jacobs, Founder of Gig Talent

Tired of outdated career rules? Same! It’s time to flip the script. In today’s conversatio... more

11 Jun 2025

42 MINS

42:10

11 Jun 2025


#128

// How Color, Energy + Intuition Guide Our Career Featuring Heather Eck

✨ Have you ever found yourself instinctively reaching for a specific color, without even t... more

04 Jun 2025

33 MINS

33:20

04 Jun 2025


#127

// Bold Career Pivots: Dr. Vasu Tolia’s Creative Transition From Doctor To Artist

What if your second act could be even more meaningful than your first? Vasu Tolia is an ex... more

28 May 2025

38 MINS

38:08

28 May 2025


#126

// How to Make Any Job More Creative Even If You're Feeling Stuck

Born to be creative, forced to think corporate? You’re not alone. In this episode, I explo... more

21 May 2025

21 MINS

21:42

21 May 2025


#125

// Smart Salary Negotiation Strategies To Communicate Your Worth [BEST OF]

This week, we’re continuing the conversation from last week because one of the most common... more

14 May 2025

44 MINS

44:19

14 May 2025


#124

// Should You Discuss Your Salary At Work Featuring Yolanda Owens

Show me the money! (without the awkwardness) Let’s be real—talking about salary at work ca... more

07 May 2025

33 MINS

33:54

07 May 2025


#123

// Special Edition: Brave Women, Bold Stories, A Celebration of Letting Go

Something magical happens when women come together with open hearts and a shared intention... more

29 Apr 2025

14 MINS

14:12

29 Apr 2025


#122

// Burnout-Proofing Your Career: The Intentional Path To Success

Welcome back to the Flourish Careers Podcast and hello to Season 8! I’m so glad you’re her... more

23 Apr 2025

21 MINS

21:48

23 Apr 2025


#121

// How to Refresh + Realign Your Energy at Work

Have you ever pushed through a long workday only to feel utterly drained—like no amount of... more

26 Mar 2025

23 MINS

23:32

26 Mar 2025