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Chart your Career is a podcast from Heidi Rose Robbins and Ellen Fondiler. Each podcast episode explores a question from two listeners as they try to navigate their dilemmas about career choices and life purpose. Heidi works deeply with the language and guidance of astrology while Ellen offers inspiring, actionable, practical next career steps. They help listeners reimagine how to best design your life and call in renewal, reinvention and a new chapter.
Growth from Failure is a podcast series created and hosted by Yinh Hinh. The show highlights unique interviews with entrepreneurs, investors, athletes, pioneers of all types - and shares their personal and professional journey. Join Yinh as they discuss their mistakes, their failures and the lessons learned along the way. This show will encourage you to reflect, to keep learning and ultimately to keep growing.
Happy Astrological New Year! Heidi and Ellen welcome the fiery sign of Aries. Under this sign, we reset, start afresh, plant seeds, and launch ourselves into a whole new astrological cycle. Aries offers us fire, passion, vitality, and boldness. Aries takes action and gives us the chance to begin again. They do a deep dive into the astrological char…
Heidi and Ellen begin by talking about the Academy Awards and their favorite moments of the show. They then take questions from Siobhan and Jen. Siobhan has been working in the property sector since 2008. She no longer finds it motivating and in spite of a relatively recent job change, the spark is gone. She is looking for a change of direction and…
Heidi and Ellen take questions from Roshni and Rachel. Roshni is feeling confused about the next steps in her career. She is a nurse, but after caring for her mom and the stress of the pandemic, that career has lost its spark. She has lots of ideas but can’t seem to weave them together into a business. She is feeling stuck (10:37). Rachel is an art…
Heidi and Ellen take questions from Em and Theda. Em lives an idyllic life but feels more and more it is not one that is meant for her. She and her husband have the opportunity to move to a community near family 2000 miles away, but she fears her job might be jeopardized (5:28). Theda has written a book that is close to her heart. She has tried to …
Heidi and Ellen were thrilled to talk to Zibby Owens about her path to becoming one of the most powerful and respected voices in the book publishing world. Zibby is an author, award-winning podcaster, entrepreneur, and CEO. She founded Zibby Media, a privately-held media company, in 2018, with her award-winning podcast Moms Don’t Have Time to Read …
Heidi and Ellen welcome Pisces, the season of poetry, music, charitable acts, and compassionate action. We dream. We float. We ramble. Our imagination takes a front seat all month long. Pisces marks the end of the astrological year. What is culminating? What is synthesizing? Typical sun in Pisces traits includes being compassionate, romantic, artis…
Heidi and Ellen take questions from Nicole and Haley. Nicole has been an educator for the past 15 years as both a teacher and an administrator. She recently resigned from her job mostly because of her disenchantment with the system, especially after COVID. She is looking for something new that will fill her soul and feed her family (5:23). Haley is…
Heidi and Ellen talk to Caroline and Yhu Ahn. Both are trying to figure out their next steps forward after being stay-at-home moms for many years. Caroline is in the midst of a major transition that includes a divorce after a long marriage and an empty nest after 3 children. She would love to find work that is creative and emblematic of this new st…
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Lokelani Alabanza, Founder/Owner of Saturated Ice Cream
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This is the story of Lokelani Alabanza. In this sweet episode, we discuss: - What it was like growing up in a black household with her wide-ranging heritage: her Dad is half-Filipino, half-Mexican; her Step-Father is of Danish and Sicilian descent, and she was heavily influenced by her maternal grandmother. - How a trip to Denmark changed the cours…
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Surrender, Delight, and Awakening with Mary Elizabeth Ellis
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Heidi and Ellen are thrilled to interview Mary Elizabeth Ellis and talk about her key career moments and what was happening astrologically during those times. Mary Elizabeth is a writer/performer known for her epic recurring role as “The Waitress” on FX’s long-running hit series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Other TV credits include roles in U…
Heidi and Ellen welcome Aquarius the sign of the Water Bearer. It is a lovely sign filled with creativity, freedom, and gathering. Under Aquarius, we ask: What is your unique gift to share with your community? What group endeavors will you join for the betterment of us all? What problem could use a little healthy detachment and perspective in your …
Heidi and Ellen celebrate their 100th episode. They look back and forward and share their gratitude for each other and their wonderful community. They talked about all the movies they have watched this holiday season: Emily in Paris; The Glass Onion; Knives Out; Tar; Emily the Criminal; She Said; Holding Moses; Pelosi in the House; Chefs Table: Piz…
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Ellen Fondiler, Business and Career Strategist extraordinaire
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This is the story of Ellen Fondiler, Business and Career Strategist extraordinaire. In this episode, we discuss Ellen's career journey from: Death Penalty Attorney Bakery owner Documentary filmmaker Non-profit director Podcaster Career and business strategist I am inspired by Ellen's fearless approach to life. We talk about how her curiosity has le…
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The Heart of an Activist with Shannon Watts
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Heidi and Ellen had the absolute honor and privilege to interview Shannon Watts, the founder and a full-time volunteer with the nation’s largest grassroots group fighting against gun violence, Moms Demand Action. Together, they looked at the major career events in Shannon's life, starting from the fateful day, December 14th, 2012 when the heartbrea…
As the sky darkens and we edge closer to the winter solstice, Heidi and Ellen welcome the sign on Capricorn. This is a sign of great commitment, determination, discipline, purpose, and persistence. We set our sights and we climb. We show up. We practice. Capricorn knows what excellence looks like and it wants to achieve the greatest heights. It is …
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Be Brave And Follow Your Heart’s Yearning
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Heidi and Ellen talk about great gift ideas (Themed Gifts! Masterclass Subscriptions! Journals! Writing Classes; Presents for Cooks!) (2:06). They then take questions from Kelsey (11:49) and Marie (22:13). Both are Sagittarius rising. Both have been in the non-profit world for many years. Both are ready for a change- hopefully doing something more …
Heidi and Ellen take questions from Sue-Kate and Kate. Both have many Scorpio placements. Sue Kate is an actor, writer, and filmmaker. Her last few years have been filled with lots of flow. She asks how to raise her visibility moving forward (11:40). Kate is embarking on a new life adventure. She is starting business school in the spring but first,…
This is the story of Emily Damjanovic, Head of Investor Relations at Lead Edge Capital. In this episode, we discuss: - The impact of the Yugoslav Wars during her childhood - Emila's journey from Slovenia to New York City - The curious mindset - How her kind and thoughtful approach led to successful partnerships - What success means to her For more …
Heidi and Ellen had a wonderful conversation with Hillary Rea, weaving key career moments with the astrological transits during those times. Hillary is the founder of Tell Me A Story, a communication consulting and coaching business that trains ambitious leaders who want to take up more space, communicate with impact, and become more confident as t…
As the sun leaves Scorpio, Heidi and Ellen come together to welcome Sagittarius. It’s time to DREAM, move, gallop or envision. Set new goals and give yourself permission to pursue them. Sagittarius blazes a trail to the horizon, inspiring and uplifting all she meets on the way.By Heidi Rose Robbins & Ellen Fondiler
Heidi and Ellen catch up on the election (!!), Heidi's retreat at Esalen and a bunch of other news. Then they take questions from Emma and Marcia. Emma is a return guest. She is going to graduate from her mental health counseling program next summer. She wonders how to best prepare for this upcoming milestone (11:37). Marcia is a longtime yoga teac…
Heidi and Ellen talk about the intense astrology of the moment and the act of letting go. Then they take questions from Ellie and Diego. Ellie is an actor and also works as an Administrative Assistant. She recently had her first child. It is hard to make money as an actor and she wants more than what her day job offers. She can’t quite figure out h…
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Carla Gray, Head of Safety and Security - Epic Games
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This is the story of Carla Gray, Head of Safety and Security at Epic Games In this episode, we discuss: - Her 2nd grade announcement to work in the Secret Service. - Actually working in the Secret Service at the age of 22! - Leading safety and security at Epic Games - Carla's experience in building security and managing safety at Facebook and Uber …
Heidi and Ellen take questions from Annemarie and Megan. Annemarie is searching for her third chapter. She spent 20 years in luxury hotel food and beverage and five years in senior living. After losing a loved one to mental illness in 2016 she has found herself drawn to the areas of loss and grief. She wonders if she is being called to do something…
Heidi and Ellen welcome Scorpio, the season of transformation. It is a time to delve, dive, research and heal. It is a time to wrestle and emerge changed. It is a time to get tenacious and see our work through. It is also eclipse season. They talk about the meaning of the eclipses, especially the total lunar eclipse on election day (whoa- first go …
This is the story of Lan Pham, Founder and CEO of the food and beverage brand SANG. In this episode, we discuss: - Lan's incredible journey from Vietnam to Wichita, Kansas - How her single mother with 7 other siblings got separated in various refugee camps and how they reunited! - Genesis behind the Sang brand, starting with a delicious coffee prod…
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Ep 89 Unexpected Paths - Heidi Interviews Ellen
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This week, Heidi and Ellen switch things around when Heidi interviews Ellen. Ellen began her career as an attorney specializing in death penalty cases. After practicing law for 17 years, she reinvented her career and launched her first business, a bakery, followed by a garden and floral design company. She’s also the co-founder and former director …
Heidi and Ellen mix things up a bit and take a series of questions from listeners and Instagram readers. They cover everything from productivity best practices to supporting transits for moving, starting a new job and starting a new relationship. Heidi also gives a quick peek into what's ahead in 2023. Believe it or not it is around the corner! The…
