Kick Ass In Life

Reuben Stern is the director of the New York Program at the University of Missouri School of Journalism. His background spans many different newsrooms including being the managing editor of the Columbia Missourian as well as experience at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Budapest Sun, and the Los Angeles Daily News. Reuben made the pivot to education to teach the next wave of journalists by running its program to teach and support Mizzou journalism students interning in New York each semester. He’s an expert in internships - what to do and what to avoid. Reuben and I talk about how to find internships, how to succeed in your internship and how to pursue your passion even early on in your career (yes it’s possible). This advice also applies when you are starting a new job. We also talk about new and emerging fields to look for future opportunities.  KICK ASS IN LIFE FB: https://www.facebook.com/kickassinyourlife/ KICK ASS IN LIFE INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kickassin.life/ SHOW NOTES: h

Cristy Powers is a health coach, wellness blogger, recipe creator and pilates instructor who is passionate about helping others feel their best through the foods they eat and the decisions they make.  Something as simple as choosing what you eat can have a huge impact on how you feel. Do you have a brain fog? Do you start crashing in the afternoon so you reach for the chocolate at 3p.m. ? I know I do, and it always starts an evil cycle of tiredness and crankiness.  When I avoid the easy sugars, I have more energy and feel happier and more stable. The path to finding a good balance is different for everyone. There is no one set path to wellness.  Cristy and I talk about a way to eat to reduce inflammation. We talk about what is in our foods, how to create foods you actually want to eat, how to listen to your body when you eat, and how to find the right balance for you in your health journey.  We also talk about other ways you can control stress through practicing self care. KICK ASS IN LIFE

Carolyn Kylstra started as Editor-in-Chief of SELF just as it was transitioning from a legacy print brand into a digital-led media organization. On a deadline to create a strategy, an editorial plan and voice for the brand, Carolyn took on each challenge, and the media industry quickly took notice. SELF is an award-winning wellness media brand that values accuracy in an oversaturated wellness industry. SELF seeks to help people to live healthier lives.  Carolyn took her passion for both storytelling and health and find her niche in wellness media. She's worked across the industry at media companies such as Cosmo, Men's Health, Women's Health, and BuzzFeed before starting at SELF. As a hiring manager for many roles, Carolyn has looked over 1000 resumes and cover letters and explains how a hiring manager looks at your marketing materials and how to format your cover letter and portfolio. We also talk about how to stand apart in your career, how to deal with feelings of insecurity and how to manag

Rachel Rudwall is a travel host, content creator, writer, producer and photographer, but simply at her core, she’s a storyteller. She’s traveled all around the world including all continents and 70 countries. She shares how travel drives her as she’s inspired by the human interactions that fuel her and teach her as well as the landscapes that keep her invested and grounded. She recently became an Explorer’s Club fellow, alongside explorers such as likes of Teddy Roosevelt, Elon Musk and Buzz Aldrin.  What is so cool about Rachel is she was determined to set out a path for herself by creating her own opportunities by traveling and hosting on her own. That then led her to tell stories for media outlets, brands and publishers. I love Rachel’s perspective on work and how to stand apart in your industry. It’s clear she puts thought and effort with the choices she’s made and has done it through consistent, dedicated work.  We talk about how to create your own opportunity, how to network by creating authen

Dani Fankhouser got her first full-time job thorough a Craigslist search. When she graduated undergrad during the recession, she couldn't find a company to hire her. So Dani decided to go to grad school in journalism and started to pursue her curiosities. She taught herself Ruby, completed a 200-hr yoga program, created a social network for  enthusiasts, wrote an ebook and is currently pitching her second to publishers.  Dani is clearly someone who gets shit done. She sets a goal and works on achieving it through a systematic approach. She wanted to pay off her student loans so she decided to scale down and figure out creative ways in order to do that. Dani shares you never know where your opportunities will emerge so be open, keep searching  and explore your curiosities -- and soon you'll discover what you're interested in.  Today's episode is a bit about money and a bit about life. We talk about how to land that first job, how to pay off your student loans, how to analyze your finances a

Leah Suzette Noumoff is an artist and wants to encourage others to be artists too. Creating art allowed her to move away from feelings of anxiety and depression and move toward self care and acceptance. Leah found a way to develop a carer, pursue art and take care of herself at the same time. She’s made it her mission to encourage others to find their story and purpose through a creative outlet whether it be music, art, dance or more -- She believes everyone is creative and empowers others to find their creative voice.  We talk about how to start a creative practice, how anyone can pursue art, how to address feelings of anxiety, and how to uncover your purpose through art.  For more on Leah visit: https://leahsuzette.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/LeahSuzetteCreativeStudio  For more on this podcast visit: www.Kickassin.life Email me: kickassinyourlife@gmail.com Theme song by Qusic.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kick-ass-in-life/support

Stephanie Dennis is a recruiter and a host of two career podcasts - Unpacking and Career Talk . She knows about how to get noticed in a job search because she is responsible for finding the right candidates for a variety of different types of roles. You probably have heard you need to get the attention of a recruiter, but what does that mean -- and who are these mythical recruiters? Today I wanted to dispel the mystery behind a very important role of the recruiter, how to get noticed the right way, and how to reach out without annoying them. We also talk about how to stand apart in the job search,  how to take feedback, how to kick ass during the the first months of a job and how to show you’re ready for more responsibility at work.  For more on Stephanie visit: https://anchor.fm/careertalk and https://anchor.fm/unpacking For more on this podcast visit: www.Kickassin.life Email me: kickassinyourlife@gmail.com Theme song by Qusic.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kick-ass-in-life/

Chelsey White (aka Chelsweets) has created and shot a ton of really cool cake recipes. She considers herself a blogger, baker and content creator. Her cakes are both cute and delicious - and she’s inspiring a whole new generation to start baking. She initially began her career as a CPA and loved to bake to release stress from staring at Excel spreadsheets for 12 hours per day. We talk about how she made the pivot to turn her hobby into her full-time job which is such an inspiring story. We talk about she got started, how she comes up with a cake recipe or design, how she knew it was time to pivot to baking full time and how to start your own a side hustle in a super smart way.  For more on Chelsey visit: chelsweets.com or https://www.instagram.com/chelsweets/ For more on this podcast visit: www.Kickassin.life Email me: kickassinyourlife@gmail.com Theme song by Qusic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kick-ass-in-life/support

Stephanie Domanski worked as a CPA and a project management consultant but her real super power is solving problems. Beyond being a master problem solver, she is someone who wanted to pursue a career in the nonprofit sector but couldn’t get a company to look at her or take her seriously - so what did she do instead? She created her own opportunity. We talk about how to handle a no, mastering the job search through a systematic approach and following your curiosities to turn them into a career. She takes her problem solving approach and applies it to the complexities of a job search breaking it down into simple terms. That’s where we start this conversation. How do you get a new job?  For more on Stephanie: Instagram @sdomanski and @dogsontherun_hoboken and  at www.dogsthatrun.com For more on this podcast visit: www.Kickassin.life Email me: kickassinyourlife@gmail.com Theme song by Qusic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kick-ass-in-life/support

Katie Quinn is the definition of a creator. She has a podcast, a food and travel YouTube channel and created an avocado cookbook. She started her career in the NBC Page program, then worked as a video journalist at Now This News and attended culinary school at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Now she's self-employed working in London and takes on any projects that peak her interest. We met when we worked together on a project for Travel Channel and I've loved staying updated with her projects and pursuits. Her enthusiasm for food, travel and content creation contagious. In today’s episode, we talk about how to create your own opportunity or a side hustle, what it’s like being an influencer, how to work abroad, how to deal with imposter syndrome and more.  For More on Katie Quinn visit: https://www.facebook.com/TheQKatie/ and https://www.youtube.com/user/TheQKatie For more on this podcast visit: www.Kickassin.life Email me: kickassinyourlife@gmail.com Theme song by Qusic. --- Support this podcast: https:/

Ashley Feinstein Gerstley of the Fiscal Femme is working to demystify money. She just released her book the 30-Day Money Cleanse and she has so much to share about how to be smart with money including how to break our bad habits around money and create new ones. Ashley’s perspective is it’s not about sacrificing. but rather It’s about creating money goals and living a fab life now. Ashley and I talk about the importance of getting started early, how to pay down debt, how to create money routines, how to think about a budget as “happiness allocations” and how to complete your own money cleanse. For more on the Fiscal Femme Visit: https://www.thefiscalfemme.com/ or https://get.thefiscalfemme.com/30-day-money-cleanse-book/ For more on this podcast visit: www.Kickassin.life Email me: kickassinyourlife@gmail.com Theme song by Qusic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kick-ass-in-life/support

Belma McCaffrey is all about finding purpose in work. She created the Work Bigger community to redefine work so it’s a vehicle for creativity, impact and living a better life. We talk about how Belma transitioned from the media world of Conde and the Associated Press to a path of entrepreneurship and the top lessons she learned early in her career.  We also talk about how to find joy and purpose in what you’re doing, how to focus on what you’re uniquely great at, and how to get what you deserve in a salary negotiation. It’s inspiring how Belma is really thinking about the future of work.   For More on Work Bigger visit: https://www.workbigger.co/ For more on this podcast visit: www.Kickassin.life Email me: kickassinyourlife@gmail.com Theme song by Qusic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kick-ass-in-life/support

Lori Kaufman is an entertainment and pop culture aficionado who has turned her passion into her career. Her approach was to seek out a way to match what excited her (entertainment) with a job in the corporate world leading her to iN DEMAND. Now Lori now works in affiliate and partnership marketing at Music Choice. Early on in her career, Lori tried to find ways to get out of her comfort zone and gathered as many learning experiences as she could through internships and leaning into opportunities. Lori encourages others to speak up and make their presence known, step into the role and contribute to the conversation. In this episode, Lori shares how to stand apart, how to go above and beyond, how to rise through the ranks and how to ask for the money you deserve. Incredible insight for every stage of your career. (Reshare from November)  For more on  Lori Kaufman visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loriannkaufman/  For more on this podcast visit www.Kickassin.life Email me: kickassinyourlife@gmail

Getting a job is all about WHO you know. You can do that through knowing and meeting more people, but how? One way is through networking. Networking is a dirty word. We think of it as stuffy, crowded room meeting all types of people who are just there to collect a business card and move on. However, true networking  is all about creating authentic connections.  Jennifer Moon is a media professional who now works with a suite of TV networks to strategize how fans can watch what they want via digital and on demand. She started her career as an actor In New York City where it's critical to create an immediate connection with the audience. Beyond talking about how Jennifer got started, we really dive into how to network in a way where you’re making real connections, where to look for networking opportunities, how to track your connections and how to keep your connections warm and follow up the right way.  For more on Jennifer Moon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferlmoon/ For more on this podcas

Alyse Kalish is a writer and editor at the Muse. She was first rejected for an internship at the Muse, but that didn't stop her. She was tenacious and followed up the right way up to land an internship in a later semester. Once she was in the role, she showed energy and enthusiasm to be unforgettable and get a job offer.  Now Alyse now writes about careers at the Muse. She shares how her energy and enthusiasm for her internship helped her stand apart early in her career. She gives some  pro trips for how to craft a resume, cover letter and portfolio to cater to the job you’re looking for. She also shares tips on how to negotiate your salary before accepting a job offer. Alyse also offers some excellent ways to take care of yourself when you’re not working. This episode is jam-packed with takeaways for how to kick ass in your career.  For more on Alyse and to read her articles: https://www.themuse.com/members/363423/alyse-kalish For more on this podcast visit www.Kickassin.life Email me: kickas

Jen Smith paid off $78k of student loans in two years and she wants to help others be smart with money through her Modern frugality blog and her Frugal Friends podcast. She also wrote a book called the No Spend Challenge Guide to share how you can go on a no spend challenge to kickstart your savings goals. We talk about how to make a budget that works, how to build up an emergency fund, how to pay off debt and how to deal with credit cards. We also dive into side hustles and how to form multiple income streams. Today’s episode is all about how to be smart with money.    Visit Jen’s blog at https://www.modernfrugality.com/  For more on this podcast visit www.Kickassin.life Email me: kickassinyourlife@gmail.com Theme song by Qusic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kick-ass-in-life/support

Abby Wolfe is a career coach and writer and editor at The Muse, a website for career advice, workshops and to search for jobs. Abby is the type of person who always has a side gig and who has been able to transition to making the full time freelance life work.  We talk about how to find the right job fit, knowing when it’s time to move on from a job that’s not serving you, how to not take things personally at work, how to network the right way and how to handle imposter syndrome. We basically talk about IT ALL.   For more on the podcast visit www.Kickassin.life Email me: kickassinyourlife@gmail.com Theme song by Qusic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kick-ass-in-life/support

Mark Scholnick dreamed of working in television. He was basically a human TV guide growing up. So he thought, someone works in television, why not me? He got his start as an assistant at NBC and worked his way up for the past 15 years through different roles at Bravo, E! and Viacom and now does media consultancy work. Mark has expert advice about what to do to to stand out during your first job, how to create authentic connections through networking and how you create your brand where you are the go-to person people trust.  For more on Mark visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markscholnick/  For more on the podcast visit www.Kickassin.life Email me: kickassinyourlife@gmail.com Theme song by Qusic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kick-ass-in-life/support

Mary Pharris is the Director of Business development at Fairygodboss, which is a website and career community for women. It provides career connections, jobs, advice and more. Mary started her career in campaign fundraising and worked for Barack Obama in 2012, and then she eventually made the switch to working for a startup. Her job path has not been linear and Mary shares the importance of being open as possible to what paths your career could take. We also talk about the importance finding a company with a mission, seeking the value out of entry- level work, how to stand apart and how to cultivate your network.  For more on Fairygodboss visit Fairygodboss.com For more on the podcast visit www.Kickassin.life Email me: kickassinyourlife@gmail.com Theme song by Qusic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kick-ass-in-life/support

Resolutions are out - plans are in. In this episode, we do a deep dive to how to make goals for the new year. I’ve taken some quick tips from the experts in habits and happiness including Gretchen Rubin with her Happier Podcast, Chris Gillibrou with Side Hustle School, and the Secrets of the Most Productive People Podcast with Charles Duhigg. I also dive into the SMART framework for making goals that work. It’s time to start making plans for this year for the things you want to achieve in your professional and personal life - not to mention goals just for the hell of it. Go Kick Ass in 2019.  For more on the podcast visit www.Kickassin.life Email me: kickassinyourlife@gmail.com Theme song by Qusic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kick-ass-in-life/support