Venturesome is the podcast and blog about being fiercely ambitious, brave and curious. It’s about taking risks, overcoming uncertainty and being creative in our lives and careers. Join us for interviews, conversations and insights about how to get a step ahead – even during a global pandemic. | ven·ture·some (adjective): willing to take risks or embark on difficult or unusual courses of action.
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Wanderlust and living a life you love with Morgan MacDermaid
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Morgan MacDermaid used to spend hours in the travel section of the library, looking at all the places she could go. In college, she had her first chance to board a plane and her study abroad in Italy changed the course of her life. After graduation, she traded the possibility of a corporate cubicle for adventure. Morgan has traveled to over 40 coun…
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Setting yourself up for success in a new internship or job with Olivia Adams
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Olivia Adams and Rachel Esterline Perkins have a conversation about actions you can take to stand out in your first days, weeks and months in a new job or internship. You can find the Brene Brown episode referenced at brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-on-ffts/ Warning: There is some swearing in this episode.…
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Workplace Trauma & Working Through Fear with Dr. Tega Edwin, @HerCareerDoctor
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Dr. Tega Edwin, also know on social media as @HerCareerDoctor, helps women who are unhappy at work get clarity about who they are so they can find a satisfying, fulfilling career. In our interview we talk about coping with workplace trauma and toxic stress, and working through fear. She also talks about how the collective trauma of the pandemic and…
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Women's History Month Speaker Series featuring Rachel Esterline Perkins
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As part of the Women’s History Month Speaker Series hosted by CMU’s College of the Arts and Media, Sarah Grandstaff interviewed our host, Rachel Esterline Perkins, about her perspectives on public relations, her time at Central Michigan University and her experiences as a woman in the workforce. You can view all of the videos at facebook.com/CMUCAM…
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Discovering What Drives Your Best Work | Todd Henry and The Motivation Code
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Author Todd Henry talks about why its critical to understand your motivations, and how you can use your motivational themes to strategically advance in your career. He also shares some bold advice he would give his younger self.By Venturesome Podcast
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Personal branding & storytelling with Melanie Spring
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Personal branding is key to career success and Melanie Spring talks about using feedback from others to build and strengthen your personal brand and how to tell your own story. Check out the blog on venturesomepod.com for more.By Venturesome Podcast
The actions you take in your twenties — in your career, relationships, health and more — can set the trajectory for the rest of your life. Fast Company senior writer Elizabeth Segran describes your twenties as a rocket. If you adjust only a few degrees when you launch, it can completely change where you land. In this episode, I talk to Elizabeth pr…
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Gone Girl: Questions To Ask Before Leaving Your Job
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In this interview, Beth Bryce shares her own journey and shares her insights on when you should leave a “dream” when it no longer fits who you are — whether it’s a job or something else. Beth is a career strategist, transformation catalyst and founder of the Daring Circle Ranch. Beth helps people break out of toxic, unhealthy jobs and find the moti…
Venturesome is the podcast and blog about being fiercely ambitious, brave and curious. It’s about taking risks, overcoming uncertainty and being creative in our lives and careers. Join us for interviews, conversations and insights about how to get a step ahead – even during a global pandemic. Visit venturesomepod.com to learn more. Season 1 launche…