The Lost Button

Purposeful
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We help young people figure out their future life + career. The Lost Button helps you find your place in the world and a career you love. Hosted by 20-something-year-old entrepreneurs Elizabeth Knight and Conor McLaughlin, each episode tackles a different challenge young people face, from finding a job you’re passionate about, to managing stress and burnout. Whether you’re starting a new chapter in life, like graduating from school or university, or searching for a purposeful career, we can help you. Powered by ed-tech startup Purposeful - the cooler cousin to traditional careers counselling.

  1. 21/02/2022

    A conversation w/ Purposeful's founder, Elizabeth Knight

    Last ep for season 2 :( This time Liz is not the one asking the questions, but the one answering them. Pia (the producer) wanted to learn more about Liz and how she started Purposeful at 19, started her second business Next Revolution at 22, and where she has time for it all. If you'd like to start your own company, or want to learn more about the life of a start-up founder, this episodes for you! Are you also a young person finding your path in life? Join the club! Get amongst our community via the website, follow us on IG for daily inspo and laughs, and DEFINITELY rate and subscribe to our poddy, on whichever platform you’re joining from. We are also always looking for new people to feature in future episodes, so if you’ve got a story to share, email us at elizabeth@purposeful.org and we’ll be in touch.

    38 min

  2. 14/02/2022

    Students & Startups w/ Startmate's Cam Ensor

    Are you curious about the world of startups? Want to accelerate your career journey and work on solving world problems? Or have a innovative idea you want to develop? This episode is for you! Often students feel as though after uni they must work in traditional paths, in established corporations and developed industries. Startups on the other hand may seem risky, especially for parents who've followed more traditional paths.  But with more risk, comes more reward. So in this episode we speak to Cam Ensor, Student Fellowship Associate at Startmate, about breaking down the myths of working in startups. Cam shares his entrepreneurial journey, pros & cons for working in a startup, how to choose the right startup and his advice for students.  We also hear from young startup gurus, Kai Lovel, Mihailo Bozic and Elaha Gurgani on advice they have for young people interested in working at a startup.  Are you also a young person finding your path in life? Join the club! Get amongst our community via the website, follow us on IG for daily inspo and laughs, and DEFINITELY rate and subscribe to our poddy, on whichever platform you’re joining from. We are also always looking for new people to feature in future episodes, so if you’ve got a story to share, email us at elizabeth@purposeful.org and we’ll be in touch. TIMESTAMPS  Cams Interview: (8:56)

    33 min

  3. 07/02/2022

    Making the most of your first year out of high school w/ Josh Farr

    Have you recently graduated high school and are about to enter the big world, starting university, tafe, work or taking a gap year? This is the perfect episode for you!  Hosts Liz and Conor with Josh Farr, founder of Campus Consultancy, discuss all things making the most out of your first year outside of high school. Josh and his team have helped over 30,000 students develop leadership skills and increase student employability. The first year after graduating high school can be scary, so Josh shares some very purposeful wisdom in this episode for young people about to experience a new journey in their lives.  If you know someone who is about to start university, share this episode with them! Are you also a young person finding your path in life? Join the club! Get amongst our community via the website, follow us on IG for daily inspo and laughs, and DEFINITELY rate and subscribe to our poddy, on whichever platform you’re joining from. We are also always looking for new people to feature in future episodes, so if you’ve got a story to share, email us at elizabeth@purposeful.org and we’ll be in touch.

    40 min

  4. 31/01/2022

    Is purpose related to mental health?

    CONTENT WARNING: Mental Health. Feeling lost is something many, if not all young people face. And this disconnect can impact our mental health. In today's episode we discuss how purpose is related to mental health and why so many young people are struggling with feeling lost. We also interviewed Jake, a youth mental health advocate and one of our new team members at Purposeful. We hear about Jake's journey through high school and how he discovered his authentic self. Are you also a young person finding your path in life? Join the club! Get amongst our community via the website, follow us on IG for daily inspo and laughs, and DEFINITELY rate and subscribe to our poddy, on whichever platform you’re joining from. We are also always looking for new people to feature in future episodes, so if you’ve got a story to share, email us at elizabeth@purposeful.org and we’ll be in touch. If you or someone you know needs help you can call lifeline on 13 11 14 or chat online. MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES: Head to Health (to find digital health resources) Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online Black Dog Institute (people affected by mood disorders) — online help Lifeline (anyone having a personal crisis) — call 13 11 14 or chat online

    28 min

  5. 10/01/2022

    Express Yourself

    How can you share your value at work as a young person to get where you really want to go?  As a graduate the workplace can be intimidating. When you have little experience, imposter syndrome can creep in. If you want to move into a new role or get promoted, this episode is for you! In this episode we hear from Emma, an experienced strategist, who's recently been promoted to her dream job. We hear about her career journey after university, and her advice for valuing your work and asking for what you really want.  Are you also a young person finding your path in life? Join the club! Get amongst our community via the website, follow us on IG for daily inspo and laughs, and DEFINITELY rate and subscribe to our poddy, on whichever platform you’re joining from. We are also always looking for new people to feature in future episodes, so if you’ve got a story to share, email us at elizabeth@purposeful.org and we’ll be in touch.

    29 min

  6. 13/12/2021

    Creating a career in social impact

    Are you a young person interested in a career with impact? This episode is for you! Meet young changemakers Jae and Araan, founders of Radiant. Radiant empowers young people to be changemakers in their community and learn about how they can make an impact and be involved in decision making. This episode features inspiring advice for young people interested in making a difference in their community and globally. Are you also a young person finding your path in life? Join the club! Get amongst our community via the website, follow us on IG for daily inspo and laughs, and DEFINITELY rate and subscribe to our poddy, on whichever platform you’re joining from. We are also always looking for new people to feature in future episodes, so if you’ve got a story to share, email us at elizabeth@purposeful.org and we’ll be in touch.

    29 min

  7. 06/12/2021

    What to know before starting a full time job w/ Jono Herman

    Transitioning from school or uni to full-time work isn’t always easy, so if you are about to clock into that full-time employment life, this ep is for you! In honour of Conor starting a full time-job next year, we spoke to 4 recent grads who have incredible lessons to share and advice for anyone about to step into full-time work. We also spoke to Jono from EarlyWork, a community and job listing start-up for young people to find meaningful work. We discuss the challenges young people face finding meaningful work and landing careers in the start-up space. Jono also gave us his take on how to make meaningful decisions when choosing your first grad job. Are you also a young person finding your path in life? Join the club! Get amongst our community via the website, follow us on IG for daily inspo and laughs, and DEFINITELY rate and subscribe to our poddy, on whichever platform you’re joining from. We are also always looking for new people to feature in future episodes, so if you’ve got a story to share, email us at elizabeth@purposeful.org and we’ll be in touch.

    30 min

  8. 29/11/2021

    Linear careers don’t exist w/ Joe Wehbe

    When we get asked what we want to do in our life, people expect you to be set on one idea... While it’s true our parents' generation often had only one career, gen z is expected to work 18 jobs across 6 careers! This huge difference has created career expectations that don’t exactly meet reality - and the idea of having multiple changing careers has left us feeling overwhelmed. Which is why in this episode we debunk the myth of having a ‘perfect career path’, reframing anxiety into excitement. Because let’s be real, if you knew exactly what you were going to be doing 5, 10 years from now - life would be a lot less fun. We also spoke to doorman, Joe Webhe about his own zig-zag career and how he started his co-wrote the book ‘18 & Lost’ to show that there is no perfect path after highschool. Are you also a young person finding your path in life? Join the club! Get amongst our community via the website, follow us on IG for daily inspo and laughs, and DEFINITELY rate and subscribe to our poddy, on whichever platform you’re joining from. We are also always looking for new people to feature in future episodes, so if you’ve got a story to share, email us at elizabeth@purposeful.org and we’ll be in touch.

    26 min
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We help young people figure out their future life + career. The Lost Button helps you find your place in the world and a career you love. Hosted by 20-something-year-old entrepreneurs Elizabeth Knight and Conor McLaughlin, each episode tackles a different challenge young people face, from finding a job you’re passionate about, to managing stress and burnout. Whether you’re starting a new chapter in life, like graduating from school or university, or searching for a purposeful career, we can help you. Powered by ed-tech startup Purposeful - the cooler cousin to traditional careers counselling.

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  • Creator
    Purposeful
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Purposeful
  • Show Website
    The Lost Button