Work That's Worth It
Episodes
S1E45: Breaking Into Dalberg: What It Takes to Land a Career in Impact Consulting
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Want to break into impact consulting? Dayoung Lee, Principal at Dalberg, shares exactly how. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That&apo...
S1E44: Getting Started Without All the Answers: Begin Then Scale
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been waiting for the perfect moment to pursue an idea you have, this episode is your permission slip to begin. At 20 years old, Kostapa...
S143: How a Microsoft Sustainability Director Turned Climate Optimism Into Career Success
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Sellars didn't plan to work in climate: until a client told him, "my blood is black because I bleed oil." Now he's a Direc...
S1E42: Seaweed vs. Plastic: Inside the Mission to Disrupt a $500 Billion Industry
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to disrupt a $500 billion industry with 10 people and seaweed? Alyssa Pace, Head of Marketing & Communications at Sway, p...
S1E41: Being the Chief Impact Officer at Chobani: Corporate Impact at Scale
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Nishant Roy, Chief Impact Officer at Chobani, whose career path demonstrates how to build meaningful work that combines social impact with financ...
S1E40: Pivoting from Mechanical Engineer to Safari Guide: Why I Left My Desk Job for the African Bush
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to an impressive pivot story from Matt Foulsham, who describes his dramatic career change as "the natural progression that I was always...
S1E39: The Secret Career Strategy to Become Irreplaceable (While Others Panic and AI-Boost Resumes)
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you noticed that everyone around you is concerned about their jobs and careers (not just young graduates by the way!)? Whether we blame AI, tarif...
S1E38: There's No Career Path You're Supposed to Be On: From Law to Laughter (Comedian)
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a successful refugee lawyer realizes she's burnt out, underpaid, and following someone else's definition of success? **R...
S1E37: The Innovation Tax: Why Doing Housing Differently is Hard but Worth It
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Annie Koo, COO of Catalyst, shares her unconventional journey from architecture school to housing innovator, driven by a pivotal moment when she chose...
S1E36: From Engineer to Clean Tech Entrepreneur: The Journey of Building a Startup
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Jane Melia's old gas furnace was about to die, she couldn't find a replacement solution that actually worked. So she built one herself—...
S1E35: Why Your Messy 20s Are Actually Perfect for Finding Your Dream Career
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Blumberg started out confused about his career—like so many of us. A big breakup was a wake-up call that landed him in the "right place&qu...
S1E34: Forging New Trails in Climate Activism: Kristy Drutman and Brown Girl Green, Book Launch Special
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you graduate wanting to save the world, but everyone keeps telling you there's no money in environmental work? Kristy Drutman f...
S1E33: The Hobby That Wouldn't Die: From BCG Strategy Consultant to Full-Time Animator
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you had a great, financially lucrative job, but knew that something was missing? Anthony Koithra spent over a decade at Boston Consulting Grou...
S1E32: 27 Years as a Labor & Delivery Nurse: What It Really Takes
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to spend 27 years caring for people during their most vulnerable moments - and still wake up excited for work? Nika Claes Ter...
S1E31: Fashion Sustainability Is an Oxymoron (But She's Fighting for It Anyway)
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if everything you've been told about sustainable fashion is actually impossible? Dr. Christina Dean, who's been fighting this battle fo...
S1E30: Finding Your Way: Jeremy Schifeling's Path from Teaching to Tech to Khan Academy, Book Launch Special
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if everything you've been told about following your passion is actually holding you back from finding truly meaningful work? Jeremy Schifeli...
S1E29: Breaking the Boys Club - Inside the VC Fund That's 70% Female Investors
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a CEO who helped build Old Navy from a startup into an $8 billion company decides to flip venture capital on its head? Dawn Dobras r...
S1E28: Dignified Shelter: Amy King and Pallet's Vision to End Homelessness, Book Launch Special
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if ending homelessness wasn't actually that complicated? Amy King, co-founder of Pallet, isn't just building a social enterprise; she&a...
S1E27: Should You Tell Friends They're Making Bad Career Choices?
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel frustrated watching friends chase high-paying jobs while ignoring meaningful impact? You're not alone. In this candid solo episode, I t...
S1E26: Urban Solutions to Climate Challenges - Insights from a City-Focused Venture Capitalist
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From caddying for golfers at age 12 to managing a 1,000-person team at Citi Bike and now co-founding a climate-focused venture capital fund, Laura Fox...
S1E25: Giving Nature a Voice: Elspeth Jones' ClientEarth Journey, Book Launch Special
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you chasing your purpose, or just a paycheck? Elspeth Jones had it all — a lucrative law career, financial stability, and a future that looked p...
S1E24: Ethical Entrepreneurship - Connecting Artisans to Global Markets
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Rebecca Van Bergen, founder of Nest, a nonprofit organization that champions the handworker economy and supports artisans around...
S1E23: Searching for Your Sweet Spot: The Courage to Change Career Paths
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary: Our guest today, Evan Hacker, shares his fascinating journey from aspiring rapper to teaching English in China for eight years, then pivotin...
S1E22: Cleaning Up an Industry: Bernard Law's Kind Laundry Journey, Book Launch Special
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Impact at work starts with intention. For today’s guest, that meant turning a personal low into a mission to lead with empathy.**Ready to love your ...
S1E21: From Political Insider to Global Humanitarian- Finding Purpose in Crisis Zones
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Only for the bravest people! From Sydney's glamorous political scene to refugee camps in Palestine, Ann-Marie Wilcox’s journey shows what happe...
S1E20: Rooted in Purpose: How a 50-Year Garden-to-Beauty Brand Cultivates Workplace Dignity
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this moving conversation, Martina Halloran reveals how leading Dr. Hauschka USA transcends typical corporate leadership.**Ready to love your Monday...
S1E19: Breaking the Pink Aisle: Debbie Sterling on GoldieBlox, Book Launch Special
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Debbie Sterling—founder of GoldieBlox, Stanford-trained engineer, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Toy of the Year award win...
S1E18: Courage is Contagious- Building a Movement to End Human Trafficking
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, we meet Elca Grobler, a remarkable leader who left behind a lucrative career in finance to answer an undeniable calling to f...
S1E17: Healthcare Disruption, Sami Inkinen on Virta Health’s Mission, Book Launch Special
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, you'll hear from an extraordinary entrepreneur who is not just building a billion-dollar company, but audaciously tackling one of the worl...
S1E16: Turning Corporate Law into Global Impact - Finding the Work That Lights You Up
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Georgi Enthoven interviews Scott Curran, a former corporate lawyer who followed his curiosity to become general counsel at the C...
S1E15: The Patagonia Way: Vincent Stanley on Responsible Business, Book Launch Special
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When I set out to write Work That’s Worth It, I knew I wanted to learn from inspiring companies like Patagonia, the icon of purpose + profit. I was ...
S1E14: Nonprofit Leadership - How a Lawyer Transformed Childhood Cancer Research
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former business litigator Kristin Connor shares how her son's cancer diagnosis transformed her career path, leading her to establish a nonprofit ...
S1E13: The Hidden Reality of Refugee Studies- Academic Insights from the Frontlines
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Migration scholar Dr. Deniz Sert shares her passionate mission to improve migration governance and advocate for more humane policies for displaced peo...
S1E12: Diversity in Medicine: An Innovative Doctor Fills the Fertility Gap
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fertility specialist Dr. Danielle Lane shares her remarkable journey from ambitious medical student to successful fertility clinic founder, illuminati...
S1E11: Beyond DEI - The Data Behind Women's Corporate Influence
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a time when DEI initiatives face growing scrutiny, Amy Willard-Cross offers a fresh perspective on advancing women's interests in the corporat...
S1E10: From the White House to Local Politics: Career Paths in Public Service
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how to actually break into politics? This episode breaks down the surprisingly accessible path to a career in public service, where the ma...
S1E9: From Architect to Climate Tech Founder: Transforming Real Estate's Carbon Footprint
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keep putting yourself out there and following your curiosity! Joining us today is the CEO of Tuuli, Vithusan Vimal, a man who is no stranger to taking...
S1E8: Global Impact Through Local Lens: From Colombian Roots to EdTech Revolution
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What started in investment banking provided the foundation for a remarkable career – meet Ana Maria Aristizabal, a masterful connector of worlds who...
S1E7: From Law Firm to Ocean Impact: Breaking the Rules While Playing the Game
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Start where you are, use what you have, and do what you can." These words from Arthur Ashe perfectly capture Miranda Lindl O'Connell&a...
S1E6: Breaking South Africa's Youth Unemployment Crisis
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Work That's Worth It, Evan Jones takes us on a journey from corporate climber to impact-driven leader, revealing how solving S...
S1E5: From Dream to Sephora: Building a Purpose-Driven Beauty Brand
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Jenn Harper, founder of Cheekbone Beauty, whose entrepreneurial journey is redefining success in the cosmetics industry through the lens of her I...
S1E4: Beyond Impact Jobs: How to Create Change in Any Role
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you balance purpose and profit in your career? In this episode of Work That’s Worth It, Georgi Enthoven is joined by Mark Newberg, founder and p...
S1E3: Gen Z in Corporate Impact - From Brazil to Building Sustainability Programs
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Luiza, a Gen Z professional who shatters stereotypes and exemplifies what makes her generation uniquely positioned to transform corporate impact....
S1E2: Breaking Big Law's Burnout Culture: A Renewable Energy Firm's Revolutionary Approach
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Big Law’s relentless grind the only path for lawyers? Brad DeJean doesn’t think so. In this episode of Work That’s Worth It, we explore how B...
S1E1: Women's Networks as Secret Sauce: A VC's Path to Impact in Latin America
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Christine Kenna, a General Partner at IGNIA who embodies the art of relationship-driven venture capital in Latin America. While many focus on the...
Work That's Worth It Trailer
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You are rich in hours—around 90,000 of them! For many of you, repeating the professional paths of your parents is not appealing. Particularly becau...