Career Relaunch®
Episodes
Uncovering Hidden Blessings with Ben Kuhl- CR109
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All sorts of setbacks can come up during your career. You narrowly miss landing your dream job. You get put on a project you don’t love. You have a ...
Escaping the Noise with Sangeetha Gopalakrishnan- CR108
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Electrical engineer turned plein air landscape artist Sangeetha Gopalakrishnan describes what it takes to pursue your unique career interests. In the ...
Adjusting Your Focus with Matt Oliver- CR107
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver Co founder and designer Matt Oliver discuses the realities of starting your own brand and when to loosen your grip on something you created.
Crafting Your Ideal Life with Sadaf Raza- CR106
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sadaf Raza shares what it takes to craft your ideal life working in a way that aligns with your values and priorities. In the Mental Fuel® segment, I...
Knowing Yourself with Sally Chamley- CR105
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Chamley shares her journey of professional reinvention, going from a primary school teacher to a business school program coordinator. She shares...
Channeling Your Curiosity with Laura McIntyre- CR104
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura McIntyre shares her journey going from professional opera singing to management consulting at a leading professional services firm. In the Menta...
Finding Where You Belong with Dorna Lakayan- CR103
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dorna Lakayan, an architect who's made multiple international moves, shares her journey of figuring out where she belongs. We'll discuss the challenge...
Adding Your Unique Value with Sandeep Achanta- CR102
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sandeep Achanta, a former fitness professional in India turned service designer in the UK describes how you can discover what ignites you, bravely lea...
Stepping Back with Gisela Prunes Garcia- CR101
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gisela Prunes Garcia shares her journey of moving from Spain to the US then back as she built her career as an HR professional. We discuss the hidden ...
Embracing Change with Anne Tumlinson- CR100
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this special 100th episode of the Career Relaunch® podcast, Anne Tumlinson, ATI Advisory CEO and Daughterhood founder joins us again to share her...
Making Things Work with Carla Stickler- CR99
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Broadway musical performer turned web engineer Carla Stickler explains how she managed to balance multiple career endeavors while pivoting into a bran...
Advocating For Yourself with Claudia Bruce-Quartey- CR98
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Political scientist turned key account manager Claudia Bruce-Quartey explains how self-advocacy can enable you to survive and thrive in a role and ind...
Leaving On a High Note with Aisling Drennan- CR97
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 97 of the Career Relaunch® podcast, Aisling Drennan, a Riverdance Irish dancer turned artist shares her thoughts on shifting from an inter...
Dealing With Insecurities with Rina Takikawa- CR96
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tech product designer Rina Takikawa shares her story of leaving her career as a professional ballerina behind to find more fulfillment in her professi...
Setting Clear Boundaries with Ali Jawa- CR95
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Physician turned medical director Ali Jawa describes his evolution from physician to medical director and explains the importance of setting clear bou...
Controlling Your Narrative with Maura Lightfoot- CR94
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
HR adviser turned executive coach Maura Lightfoot discusses finding your voice and identifying the common thread across all your experiences. I also s...
Adapting to New Surroundings with Stefania Tosini- CR93
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stefania Tosini, a press officer turned talent acquisition specialist discusses what she wrestled with when making her decision to move from Italy to ...
Pursuing Your Hobbies with Jenny Goh- CR92
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny Goh shares her journey going from researcher to conference organizer to IT project manager and explains the benefits of side hobbies and transit...
Heading in a Better Direction with Tom Keya- CR91
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Corporate lawyer turned workplace wellbeing consultant Tom Keya candidly describes his pivot from law into wellness. We discuss the dangerous side of ...
Reconnecting With Yourself with Samantha Tovera-Agustin- CR90
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha Tovera-Agustin, an HR professional turned founder explains why she chose to move her entire family from the Bay Area to the Philippines. We'...
Waiting For the Right Moment with Kessler Bickford- CR89
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kessler Bickford, a magazine editor turned psychotherapist, discusses the challenges of deciding where you take your career when you have multiple ...
Being Honest With Yourself with Melody Mack- CR88
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Melody Mack, an neurodiagnostics business owner turned project manager shares her thoughts on managing your relationship with work, letting go of a b...
Beginning a New Journey with Andrew Graczyk- CR87
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Assistant professor of economics turned data science practice leader candidly describes his pivot from academia into the private sector. We also discu...
Getting the Help You Need with Norma Kimber- CR86
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Norma Kimber, an operational excellence director at an established, global financial services firm who pivoted to become a virtual assistant and busin...
Starting Somewhere with Nicole Webb- CR85
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Making a major geographical move can certainly be exciting but also disruptive, jarring, and disorienting. Becoming a new parent is such a privilege b...
Taking Imperfect Actions with Julia Taylor- CR84
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A government defense intelligence officer turned web developer and founder shares her thoughts on building a helpful community, thinking outside of ...
Finding What Fits You with Aimi Elias- CR83
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Civil engineer turned software developer explains the importance of feeling like you fit into your workplace and the role culture plays in your day-to...
Remaining Resilient with Roman Havrysh- CR82
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Beyond the humanitarian crisis resulting from the invasion of Ukraine, the war there has also taken a huge toll on talented Ukrainians who have had th...
Charting Your Own Course with Eloise Skinner- CR81
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Corporate lawyer turned author and founder Eloise Skinner describes the permanent changes she made to her career during the pandemic. We talk through ...
Making an Impression with Brad Stewart- CR80
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tattoo artist turned marketing manager Brad Stewart shares his perspectives on managing the judgments of others and overcoming the stigma of not havin...
Opening New Doors with Bommy Lee- CR79
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bommy Lee, a journalist turned communications head of a life sciences venture capital firm, shares her career insights on the power of professional re...
Climbing the Right Ladder with Alex Spencer- CR78
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Teacher turned marketer Alex Spencer shares her perspectives on the importance of climbing the right career ladder and why she decided that taking a t...
Taking Care of Yourself with Erika Russi- CR77
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Erika Russi, a former tax consultant turned data scientist, shares her story of managing a medical condition while trying to change career directions....
Overcoming Barriers to Change with Tommy Kelly- CR76
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Kelly shares his story of relaunching his career as a nuclear power plant engineer to sparkling drinks company founder. We discuss what it takes...
Trying Things Out with My Ly- CR75
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marketer turned voiceover artist, model, and actress My Ly explains why you should always give yourself the opportunity to try new things out. We disc...
Finding What Fulfills You with Pam Katz- CR74
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marketer turned oncology nurse Pam Katz describes what it takes to start over in your career after a 20 year track record in another industry. We disc...
Changing Course with Youssef Salameh- CR73
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Youssef Salameh, restaurant owner turned realtor describes the emotions and realities of walking away from a career you once loved to pursue something...
Starting a New Chapter with Christine Snow- CR72
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Flight attendant turned coder Christine Snow shares her story of walking away from her 7-year career as a flight attendant to explore other interests....
Handling Setbacks with Aaron Leventhal- CR71
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With so many people suffering career setbacks during this pandemic, I wanted to share this inspiring story of Aaron Leventhal, a former FlyBe airline ...
Handling a Crisis with Liya Dashkina- CR70
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After taking a brief break from hosting this podcast, I've decided to restart the show to feature a few stories of how people around the world are man...
Wearing Different Hats with Sophie Scott- CR69
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You may find yourself wearing different hats in your career if you're balancing different professional identities or just trying to maintain a certain...
Figuring Things Out with Pip Murray- CR68
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Career pivots often involve shifting into an industry or role you know little about, which can feel especially daunting. Pip Murray, a science museum...
Standing on Your Own with Lola Scarborough- CR67
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Making a major change in your career is a huge undertaking. Legal secretary turned yoga instructor Lola Scarborough explains what it took to get her o...
Knowing Who You Are with Tod Jacobs- CR66
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Having a wide range of jobs gives you with a wealth of valuable experiences, but explaining your career story to others can be difficult. Tod Jacobs e...
Taking a Step Back with Ana Wagner- CR65
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We can sometimes get caught up in defining ourselves by our jobs or companies where we work. Ana Wagner, Global Segment Director for PPD Industries sh...
Keeping the Right Company with Tamiko Kelly- CR64
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Your work environment and colleagues have a major impact on who you are and what you think about yourself. Retail merchandiser turned baby sleep exper...
Finding Validation Beyond Work with Colby Chilcote- CR63
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Seeking validation is a natural human desire, yet it can lead you to make decisions that may look good on the outside, but don't make you feel great o...
Focusing on the Present with Caroline Yeats- CR62
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Investing your energies in only those professional activities that you truly find fulfilling becomes especially important when your health takes a tur...
Seeing the Bigger Picture with Michael McEvoy- CR61
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Your job satisfaction not only affects your life at work, but your life outside of work. Insurance attorney turned public adjustment business owner Mi...
Walking Away From Your Career with Kelly Price- CR60
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Navigate the uncertain transition of walking away from one role without having your next one lined up. Former pharmaceutical consultant Kelly Price ex...
Setting Realistic Expectations with Chinwe Onyeagoro- CR59
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Finding the healthy balance between pushing yourself and not overextending yourself is never easy. McKinsey consultant turned CEO of PocketSuite Chinw...
Taking a Brave Leap with Luke Tonge- CR58
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Figuring out whether to turn your side project into your full-time day job is rarely easy. Agency designer turned freelance creative & festival organi...
Making Patient Moves with Jeff Shih- CR57
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How can you successfully shift roles from a technical to managerial role? How about shifting industries from management consulting to product manageme...
Doing What Excites You with Alex Trochut- CR56
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Moving to a new country is never simple. In this episode of Career Relaunch, lettering artist Alex Trochut shares his story of moving from Barcelona ...
Believing in Yourself with Jamie Love- CR55
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How can you survive the ups and downs of a bumpy career journey? In this episode of Career Relaunch, Jamie Love, a former house cleaner turned profes...
Gaining Perspective with Ben Mallinson- CR54
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Mallinson, a public services employment advisor turned government public servant, explains the steps you can take if you’re feeling stuck in yo...
Reassessing Your Priorities with Jay Kali- CR53
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Kali, a former prison guard turned strength coach shares his thoughts on how adopting an empowered mindset and the relationship between hard wor...
Letting Go of Outcomes with Karen Cheung-Hing- CR52
10 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Karen Cheung-Hing, a doctor turned English pronunciation teacher, shares her thoughts on procrastination, relocating to a new country, and upside of ...
Creating Your New Image with Deepak Shukla- CR51
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Deepak Shukla, a former Deloitte tax accountant turned rapper and SEO agency founder shares his thoughts on what it's like to break into a new indu...
Making Healthy Career Choices with Kelly Cara- CR50
22 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do things REALLY turn out when you make the brave decision to relaunch your career? Do things actually end up working out? Or does leaving behind ...
Building Your Confidence with Heather Monahan- CR49
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, getting fired from your job can be a blessing in disguise. This was true for Chief Revenue Officer turned professional speaker and author o...
Handling Career Turbulence with JB Adkins- CR48
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Living with less can sometimes allow you to do more. In Career Relaunch episode 48, JB Adkins, a former pilot turned founder of Skyryde, a flying taxi...
Serving Others with Shawn Askinosie- CR47
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Criminal defense lawyer turned chocolate company founder Shawn Askinosie discusses how listening to your intuition and investing your time into servin...
Being True to Yourself with Chris Donovan- CR46
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Donovan, a former telephone repairman turned high-end women's shoe designer, discusses doing work that’s authentic to who you are and dealin...
Giving Yourself Credit with Lani Love- CR45
16 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lani Love will explain how she relaunched her career from working at an advertising agency to becoming a professional deejay. Lani shares her though...
Choosing Your Crowd with Adrian Knight- CR44
26 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Knight, managing director of Knight Franchises, shares his perspectives on how to handle people who aren't on board with your career plans. We’...
Making Brave Career Choices with Maddie Potvin- CR43
28 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Former retail apparel buyer Maddie Potvin shares honest perspectives on the emotions of career change, the challenges of leaving your corporate identi...
Uncovering More Inspiration with Rei Lim- CR42
14 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Former hotel lounge pianist turned pharmaceutical digital marketer Rei Lim discusses why he chose to leave his life as a professional musician behind ...
Following Your Instincts with Victoria Crandall- CR41
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Former journalist Victoria Crandall shares her unique, international career journey of leaving the US to become a managing director of cocoa exporter ...
Show Highlights and Update with Joseph Liu- CR40
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this special 40th episode of Career Relaunch, hear my 3 key takeaways about what it takes to make a career change based on the past 38 interviews I...
Letting Your Career Plans Evolve with Jamie Smith- CR39
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your career plans don't end up working out? Independent artist turned community founder Jamie Smith will explain why it's okay to al...
Choosing Happiness with Samantha Clarke- CR38
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha Clarke, a former digital manager turned happiness consultant, shares her thoughts on how you can become happier with your work and why rech...
Discover Your Career Path with Sacha Romanovitch- CR37
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sacha Romanovitch, CEO of Grant Thornton UK, explains why she decided to take a hiatus from work to figure out where to take her career. We'll talk ab...
Find Your Unique Voice with Redd Horrocks- CR36
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Former circus stage manager turned professional voiceover artist Redd Horrocks explains how to choose the right professional pursuits, the importance ...
Building Your Professional Network with Aaron Fung- CR35
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Fung, a former change management consultant turned Talent Brand Strategist for LinkedIn shares his thoughts on how your professional network c...
Defining What You Want with Helen Wix- CR34
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Wix, a former secretary turned Reiki Master, healer, and coach describes her experience being evicted from her home and spending 3 years being ...
Climbing the Right Career Ladder with Claire McTaggart- CR33
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hear former management consultant turned founder of HR startup Claire McTaggart explain which factors really matter in hiring and interviewing. After...
Moving On with Rina Einy- CR32
28 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Former professional tennis player turned finance professional Rina Einy explains the realities of being a professional athlete and balancing career ch...
Starting Over with Erika Boissiere- CR31
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How can you make sense of all the emotions involved with starting over in your career? Erika Boissiere, a former investment banker turned couples cou...
Being Brave with Raluca Comanescu- CR30
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hear about the importance of bravery, emotions-based planning, and accountability partners from architect turned productivity trainer Raluca Comanescu...
Making Your Next Career Move with Khai Yong Ng- CR29
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Pharmacist turned digital marketer Khai Yong Ng discusses how your past degree shouldn't dictate your future and how you can hustle your way into an e...
Balancing Work & Motherhood with Lisa Abramson- CR28
26 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Abramson shares her story of how she relaunched her career in mobile advertising and PR to become a maternal mental health advocate and mindfulne...
Working Well With Recruiters with Ben de Grouchy- CR27
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to work effectively with recruiters and headhunters during your career transition from Ben de Grouchy, founder of ecruit and the DG Partners...
Deciding What Matters with Bruce Daisley- CR26
21 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Daisley, Vice President of Twitter, EMEA shares his insights on drivers of happiness in the workplace and the motivations behind his own career ...
Handling Rejection with Andy Whelan- CR25
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Career coach Andy Whelan shares insights from his former career as an actor on how to handle rejection and overcome failure to keep moving forward. In...
Turning Ideas into Action with Colette Russell Smith- CR24
24 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
International cover model turned food entrepreneur Colette Russell Smith shares her thoughts on handling setbacks and the importance of turning your...
Redesigning Your Goals with Krishelle Hardson-Hurley- CR23
03 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Krishelle Hardson-Hurley explains how she relaunched her career to land her role as a site reliability engineer for Dropbox, sharing useful tips on h...
Reimagining Your Career with Dinara Kasko- CR22
13 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dinara Kasko shares her story of applying her architectural skills to the world of pastry cakes, the power of persistence, and how her work got discov...
Finding Happiness with Manuel Chilet- CR21
28 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Manuel Chilet shares his journey of moving from his Sales role in Spain to landing in the hospitality industry in London. In the Mental Fuel® segment...
Being Your Own #1 Fan with Sandeep Johal- CR20
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nonprofit teacher turned artist Sandeep Johal, shares her thoughts on the influence culture can have on your career choices, the importance of having ...
Building Career Bridges with Adrian Granzella Larssen- CR19
18 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Granzella Larssen shares her journey to become the Editor-at-Large at The Muse, networking tips for introverts, and how to take concrete steps ...
Expanding Your Horizons with Scott Lee- CR18
04 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Money markets broker turned founder of ResponseIQ shares his thoughts on creating value, making his contribution to society by feeding the homeless, a...
Living Authentically with David Pullara- CR17
13 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Former Google employee David Pullara shares his insights on building a career and life aligned with your authentic self.
Recalibrating Your Career with Solonia Teodros- CR16
23 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hear former PR professional turned co-founder of The Change School Solonia Teodros talk about how your cultural upbringing can affect your career choi...
Embracing Uncertainty with Stephen Satterfield- CR15
09 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Get an honest glimpse into the life of a freelance food writer with former Nopa restaurant manager turned writer Stephen Satterfield. Joseph will also...
Letting Your Career Evolve with Anne Lipton- CR14
16 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how to make the most of career changes beyond your control with former neurologist turned writer Anne Lipton. Joseph will also explain the import...
Putting Yourself Out There with Julian Mather- CR13
01 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Understand how to embrace the unexpected twists in your career with Julian Mather, former army sniper turned magician. Joseph will also explain the im...
Season 1 Key Takeaways with Joseph Liu- CR11
15 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this end-of-year Season 1 recap, host Joseph Liu will share the 3 lessons he learned from the first 10 guests on Career Relaunch about how to succe...
Redefining Your Identity with Kat Boogaard- CR10
01 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Remind yourself how your identity extends beyond what you do for a living with Kat Boogaard Lemargue, former Travel Marketer turned Freelance Writer. ...
Giving Yourself Room to Explore with Audrey Lemargue- CR09
17 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the importance of trusting your instincts and giving yourself permission to explore with Audrey Lemargue, former Cosmetics Export Manager ...