Careers Are Weird

Aindrea Sewell
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Careers Are Weird

Navigating the Nonlinear: Your Path, Your Passions, Your Rules. 🎙️ Real Talk, No Filters: Forget the traditional career advice. We're here to share the raw and unfiltered stories of entry-level disruptors, ambitious associates, and future industry leaders. Life isn't easy, but we thrive on the challenges and choices that pave the way to our goals. #CareersAreWeird #StayWeird #StayAmbitious

  1. #35 Unscripted Career Hot Takes

    FEB 26

    #35 Unscripted Career Hot Takes

    Unscripted solo episode, because honestly? I just wanted to grab a mic and talk. It’s been a busy start to 2025, and I’ve been taking my career thoughts and opinions to Threads—so why not bring them here too? Everything’s ASAP…except your promotion and there’s all the corporate nonsense like “leaner teams” with higher targets,  and we’re all over here on threads laughing through the madness. Careers are weird, but they’re also hilarious. Let’s talk about it. New episodes are out every Wednesday, so until then—Stay Weird and Stay Ambitious, my friends ✌🏾

    14 min
  2. #34 Thomas Kim: From Artillery Squad Leader to Freelance Sales Consultant

    FEB 19

    #34 Thomas Kim: From Artillery Squad Leader to Freelance Sales Consultant

    In 2021, Thomas was leading artillery squads in the South Korean military. In 2025, he's leading sales strategies for international clients as a freelance sales consultant. Careers are weird, right? In this episode, Thomas shares how he transitioned from military discipline to tech sales hustle, managing teams, cold calling in public, and developing market strategies across APAC. Now, he's embracing the uncertainty of funemployment, building his consultancy, and figuring out what’s next—one meditation session at a time. We talk about navigating career shifts, building confidence through rejection, and why being lost might just be the best place to start something new. New episodes are out every Wednesday, so until then – Stay Weird and Stay Ambitious, my friends✌🏾 Connect with Thomas on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasdaesol/ Submit questions & stories for the pod! - https://forms.gle/Yuri4hvnP8zpiND7A #CareersAreWeird #Careers #Podcast #Corporate #Millennial #GenZ #Work #Linkedin #EarlyStageCareers #Jobs #Business #Consulting #Sales #TechSales #Consultant

    36 min
  3. #33 Christeléne Steinhöbel: From Pro Rugby Player to Breathwork Coach

    FEB 12

    #33 Christeléne Steinhöbel: From Pro Rugby Player to Breathwork Coach

    How do you go from playing for the Springbok Women’s Sevens to running your own breathwork business? Christeléne Steinhöbel’s career has been anything but predictable. After her pro rugby career was cut short, she had to figure out what came next—navigating job rejections, moving to Dubai, coaching rugby, and eventually landing in Bali, where she discovered the power of breathwork. Now, she’s helping athletes improve their endurance, recover faster, and manage performance anxiety—all without a degree. We talk about resilience, reinvention, and why knowing how to breathe properly might just be your next competitive edge. New episodes are out every Wednesday, so until then—Stay Weird and Stay Ambitious, my friends  Connect with Christelene on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/christelene/ Follow Freefall breathwork on ig:https://www.instagram.com/freefallbreathwork/ Submit questions & stories for the pod! -https://forms.gle/Yuri4hvnP8zpiND7A

    52 min
  4. #32 Florine Dori: Mountain Climbing Account Manager

    FEB 5

    #32 Florine Dori: Mountain Climbing Account Manager

    Imagine your first role being your fave role? That’s exactly what happened to Florine! She got her first internship in account management, and as she grew and switched companies, she decided to stick with it because she genuinely loves what she does. Flor shares her tips for choosing the right company size, learning about a company's culture before you join, and picking a workplace that gives you time for your hobbies. Speaking of hobbies, she’s an avid mountain climber and videographer and shares why not every hobby needs to turn into a career. New episodes are out every Wednesday, so until then – Stay Weird and Stay Ambitious, my friends✌🏾 Connect with Florine on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/florine-dori/ Submit questions & stories for the pod! - https://forms.gle/Yuri4hvnP8zpiND7A

    29 min

  5. JAN 29

    #31 Kateryna Chyzhykova: Building a Startup Career While Traveling the World

    Kateryna Chyzhykova shares how she turned a "boring" presentation into a life-changing role as a product manager at a travel tech startup. From juggling multiple hats in a fast-paced startup to thriving as a digital nomad, Kat’s journey proves that careers are anything but linear. Tune in to hear her tips on managing work while exploring the world and why staying adaptable is key. Connect with Kat on LinkedIn and check out AirWander’s stopover search tool.  New episodes are out every Wednesday, so until then – Stay Weird and Stay Ambitious, my friends✌🏾 Connect with Kat on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateryna-chyzhykova/ Submit questions & stories for the pod! - https://forms.gle/Yuri4hvnP8zpiND7A Follow Kat on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kate.n.world/ #CareersAreWeird #Careers #Podcast #Corporate #Millennial #GenZ #Work #Linkedin #EarlyStageCareers #Jobs #Business #Travel #Startup

    35 min
  6. #30 Corporate Politics Feels Like Grownup High School

    JAN 22

    #30 Corporate Politics Feels Like Grownup High School

    What do you do when someone takes credit for your work? Careers are so weird, right? Because why is this even a regular occurrence in the workplace? It’s corporate nonsense, and the reality is—if they’re petty enough to steal your work, then you need to approach this strategically and relatively calmly. Receipts. Keep all the receipts. Message me your corporate villain stories, and until next Wednesday—Stay Weird and Stay Ambitious, my friends. ✌🏾

    12 min
  7. #29 Tim van Schaick: Strategy Consultant & Chartbuddy Boss

    JAN 15

    #29 Tim van Schaick: Strategy Consultant & Chartbuddy Boss

    Tim shares his unconventional career path, from studying econometrics and philosophy to consulting, a software internship, and now launching his own tech company. He opens up about why he quit a stable consulting career to pursue programming and entrepreneurship, and the steep learning curve of being a solo founder while juggling the roles of CEO, CMO, and CTO. Whether you're a consultant who despises charts, a budding entrepreneur, or just someone navigating the weirdness of careers, this episode is for you. Check out chartbuddy.io and make your work life easier.  New episodes are out every Wednesday, so until then – Stay Weird and Stay Ambitious, my friends✌🏾 Connect with Tim on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-van-schaick-11247a126/ Try https://chartbuddy.io/ for free! Submit questions & stories for the pod! - https://forms.gle/Yuri4hvnP8zpiND7A #CareersAreWeird #Careers #Podcast #Corporate #Millennial #GenZ #Work #Linkedin #EarlyStageCareers #Jobs #Business #Chartbuddy #Consulting #Software

    31 min

  8. JAN 8

    #28 Main Character Energy – Setting Career Goals You’ll Actually Hit in 2025

    Happy New Year, Careers Are Weird fam! 🎉 We’re back for 2025, and I’m talking about how to sprinkle some professional energy onto your 2025 goals, reflect on last year’s wins (and losses), and make small but intentional career moves. We’re not rage-quitting this year – we’re playing the long game with LinkedIn revamps, win trackers, and setting career goals that actually align with what you want. New episodes are out every Wednesday, so until then – Stay Weird and Stay Ambitious, my friends ✌🏾

    12 min
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Navigating the Nonlinear: Your Path, Your Passions, Your Rules. 🎙️ Real Talk, No Filters: Forget the traditional career advice. We're here to share the raw and unfiltered stories of entry-level disruptors, ambitious associates, and future industry leaders. Life isn't easy, but we thrive on the challenges and choices that pave the way to our goals. #CareersAreWeird #StayWeird #StayAmbitious

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  • Creator
    Aindrea Sewell
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Aindrea Sewell
  • Show Website
    Careers Are Weird

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