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Clearly Becoming is for ambitious twentysomethings navigating career chaos, identity shifts, and the pressure to "figure it out." Hosted by Hazel Ann Felder, each episode delivers evidence-based tools from neuroscience and psychology, honest conversations with people who've become something (not just achieved something), and actionable frameworks for clarity, curiosity, alignment, and action. Career is the vehicle. Becoming is the destination. New episodes every Monday.

  1. 1D AGO

    Career Upskilling: Will AI Take Your Job — or Make You Irreplaceable?

    Episode 28 Host: Hazel Ann | Clearly Becoming  Your degree didn't prepare you for this. Neither did your internship. But this episode might. One third global recruiters are already screening for AI literacy — and that number is climbing. If you're in your 20s wondering whether your career is going to survive the next five years, this episode isn't here to panic you. It's here to give you the clearest, most honest framework for what staying relevant actually looks like right now. SUMMARY In this episode, Hazel Ann cuts through the noise on one of the most anxiety-inducing topics for young professionals: AI and your career. Not with tech jargon, not with empty reassurance — but with science, real-world examples, and a practical framework you can apply this week. Built for ambitious 20-somethings navigating the chaos of early careers, EP 28 explores the concept of cognitive offloading — why your brain naturally outsources tasks, how AI takes that to the next level, and why that's both your biggest advantage and your most dangerous blind spot.  This episode will help you stop fearing AI, start thinking with it strategically, and understand exactly what employers are looking for in the era where what you know matters far less than how fast you can learn, adapt, and apply. TAKEAWAYS ⅓ of global recruiters now screen for AI literacy — and it's rising fast Using AI without intention actively weakens your critical thinking and memory over time MIT found ChatGPT users had the lowest brain engagement and most repetitive thinking — the Brain-Only group had the highest creativity AI is persuadable and has zero consequence awareness — the Claude Vending Machine experiment proves it The most hireable people aren't the fastest AI users — they're the clearest thinkers Always draft first, then use AI to stress-test your reasoning — not replace it The 3 L's — Learn, Leverage, Lead — is your roadmap for staying relevant without losing your edge CHAPTERS 00:00 - The Importance of AI Literacy in Hiring  02:57 - Cognitive Offloading and Critical Thinking 07:42 - Leveraging Ai as a Collaborative Tool  12:59 - The Ethical Implications of AI 16:56 - The Three L’s: learn, Leverage Lead  26:36 – Conclusion: Use AI responsibly RESOURCES How to Stop AI from Killing your Critical Thinking  The AI skills employers want — and what business schools teach Project Vend: Can Claude run a small shop? (And why does that matter?)  ChatGPT May Be Eroding Critical Thinking Skills, According to a New MIT Study  ‘Humanity needs to wake up’ to dangers of AI, says Anthropic chief  Relevant Episodes: EP 22 – How Personal Branding Creates Career Clarity in Your 20s    LET'S CONNECT ✨ Did this episode shift something for you? This week's challenge:  Pick one task you'd normally outsource entirely to AI — and draft it yourself first.  Then use AI to push back on your thinking. Notice the difference. DM Hazel Ann on Instagram with what you chose and what happened. She reads every single one. Hazel Ann — Host of Clearly Becoming  Instagram: @clearlybecoming  TikTok: @clearlybecoming  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@clearlybecoming  If this episode was useful, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, it takes 30 seconds and helps another 20-something in the middle of a career spiral find this show. That's a pretty good trade.

    31 min

  2. FEB 14

    EP 27 – Why You Can't Commit to a Career (It's Not What You Think)

    SUMMARY Host: Hazel Ann | Clearly Becoming In this episode, Hazel unpacks the real reason you can't commit to a job, obsess over emails for hours, or feel paralyzed by career decisions — and no, it's not indecision. It's your attachment style. Built for ambitious individuals navigating the chaos of their 20s, EP 27 explores how the same psychological patterns that shape your relationships are secretly running your career decisions. From the hyper-independent girl who refuses to ask for help, to the over-researcher who polls everyone but still can't choose — Hazel breaks down the science of attachment theory and how your nervous system is keeping you stuck. This episode will help you: Understand why career decisions feel as emotionally intense as relationship drama Identify your attachment pattern (avoidant vs. anxious) and how it's showing up at work Build the psychological security you need to take bigger risks, negotiate boundaries, and finally move forward with clarity KEY TAKEAWAYS Your Brain Doesn't Separate Love and Work Security → Risk-Taking. Insecurity → Protection. Research shows: secure attachment = clearer vocational identity, more exploration, real confidence Anxious attachment = cognitive overload, choice paralysis, comparison spirals Avoidant attachment = extreme independence that limits network growth long-term Stable Relationships = Clearer Career Identity Czech study (21-year-olds): close parental ties early → vocational clarity Over time: romantic partner stability matters more than parents for career confidence Chinese research: self-differentiation (handling others' expectations without losing yourself) = psychological immune system The SECURE Framework: S — Stabilize support (anchor, advisor, peer) E — Examine your pattern (withdraw or spiral?) C — Create decision container (limit inputs) U — Upgrade self-differentiation (separate their fear from your desire) R — Regulate first (nervous system before logic) E — Engineer environment (you become the 5 people around you) CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro: You Don't Have a Career Problem, You Have an Attachment Problem 06:03 - The Two Types of Girls in Their 20s (And Why Both Are Stuck) 07:40 - The Science: How Your Brain Treats Career Decisions Like Relationships 12:26 - Czech Study: Secure Attachment = Vocational Clarity 14:19 - Chinese Study: Self-Differentiation as Your Psychological Immune System 15:06 - The Avoidant Girl: Why "I Don't Need Help" Is Holding You Back 16:26 - The Anxious Girl: Choice Paralysis & Comparison Spirals 20:06 - The SECURE Framework: How to Build Stability & Take Bigger Risks 23:26 - Close: Your Attachment Style Is Protection — Not Personality RESOURCES Chinese Study on Self-Differentiation & Career Adaptability Czech Study on Emerging Adults & Vocational Identity The Neuroscience of Love: What’s Going on in the Lovestruck Brain?  Related Episode: EP 22 – How Personal Branding Creates Career Clarity in Your 20s LET'S CONNECT ✨ Did this episode hit differently? I want to hear from you! DM me on Instagram with your biggest takeaway or the ONE thing you’re committing to this week — let’s build accountability together. Host - Hazel Ann Instagram:@clearlybecoming TikTok: ⁠@clearlybecoming_ 🎧 Subscribe to the Clearly Becoming | HerCareerHerWay YouTube channel: 👉 youtube.com/@HerCareerHerWay

    25 min

  3. FEB 9

    EP 26 – Career Upskilling: How to Extract Value from Your Experiences

    Ever looked at your resume and thought: “I’ve worked hard… so why doesn’t this sound impressive?” This episode is for anyone in their 20s who feels underqualified, overlooked, or unsure how their experience actually translates into career growth. SUMMARY Host: Hazel Ann | Clearly Becoming In this episode of Clearly Becoming, the host, Hazel Ann breaks down one of the biggest career myths holding ambitious young professionals back: that they don’t have enough experience. Built for individuals navigating the chaos, pressure, and self-doubt of their 20s, this episode explores why it’s not about lacking experience, it’s about knowing how to articulate it. Using customer service as a powerful example, Hazel unpacks how everyday roles quietly build skills like resilience, adaptability, communication, and problem-solving — the very skills employers are actively seeking. You’ll learn why familiarity bias causes you to undervalue your own experience, how psychology and neuroscience explain why lived experience wires confidence faster than theory, and how to use storytelling to translate what you’ve done into language employers understand. This episode introduces a practical, repeatable framework to help you extract value from any role you’ve had, so you can show up clearer, more confident, and more compelling in interviews, resumes, and career conversations. TAKEAWAYS Feeling overwhelmed by your resume is common — especially in your 20s You don’t lack experience; you lack translation Customer service roles build highly transferable career skills Familiarity bias makes you underestimate what comes naturally to you Resilience and adaptability are top skills in today’s job market Storytelling turns experience into evidence Confidence grows from clarity, not credentials You don’t need multiple jobs to be hireable Career upskilling starts with reframing what you already know Lifelong learning and adaptability are non-negotiables for long-term growth RESOURCES MENTIONED The Neuroscience of Customer Experience - Paul J. ZakJudgment under Uncertainty: Heuristics and Biases - Tversky A, Kahneman D.LET'S CONNECT ✨ Did this episode hit differently? I want to hear from you! DM me on Instagram with your biggest takeaway or the ONE thing you’re committing to this week — let’s build accountability together. Host - Hazel Ann Instagram:@clearlybecoming TikTok: ⁠@clearlybecoming_ 🎧 Subscribe to the Clearly Becoming | HerCareerHerWay YouTube channel: 👉youtube.com/@HerCareerHerWay

    27 min

  4. FEB 2

    EP 25 – Career Upskilling: How to Interview Without Freezing or Faking It

    If interviews make you overthink, freeze, or feel like your entire future is being judged in 30 minutes, then this episode is for you. SUMMARY Host: Hazel Ann | Clearly Becoming | Her Career Her Way This episode is part of the Career Upskilling Series — where we build the skills that actually move your career forward. In this episode, Hazel Ann breaks down why interviews feel so overwhelming in your 20s — and why struggling in interviews doesn’t mean you’re unqualified or “bad at them.” Instead of teaching you what to say, this episode focuses on how to show up: grounded, present, and confident without forcing it. Built for ambitious twenty-somethings navigating career uncertainty, EP 25 reframes interviews from high-pressure performances into intentional conversations. You’ll learn why over-preparing can actually hold you back, how interviewers really remember you, and how to prepare in a way that makes you feel calm, clear, and adaptable, even when nerves show up. This episode will help you stop faking confidence and start building it through preparation that actually works. TAKEAWAYS Why 85% of candidates fail interviews due to ineffective preparation — not lack of ability Over-preparing and memorising answers can make you more rigid and less natural Interviews land better when they feel like conversations, not performances Nerves don’t mean you’re failing, they can actually help you stay alert and present Interviewers remember how you made them feel more than perfectly worded answers Empathy, presence, and curiosity leave a stronger impression than perfection Self-judgement during interviews makes it harder to think clearly Preparing flexible stories gives you confidence without scripting yourself Researching people and culture matters more than memorising company facts Confidence grows from action, practice, and intention  CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Interview Challenges 05:45 Why Flexibility Beats Perfect Answers 13:57 Tactical Preparation That Actually Works 25:28 Key Takeaways & Final Reframe LET’S CONNECT ✨ Did this episode calm your interview anxiety even a little? DM me on Instagram with your biggest takeaway or the one thing you’re changing about how you prepare — let’s make growth feel less overwhelming and more intentional. Instagram:@clearlybecoming TikTok: ⁠@clearlybecoming_ 🎧 Subscribe to the Clearly Becoming | HerCareerHerWay YouTube channel: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@clearlybecoming

    28 min

  5. JAN 26

    EP 24 — From Reactive to Proactive: How to Take Control of Your Career

    How many times have you actually chosen your next career move — or have you just been reacting? SUMMARY In this episode of Her Career, Her Way, host Hazel Ann breaks down why proactivity is one of the most underrated career skills, especially for ambitious individuals navigating their 20s. Many young professionals feel constantly busy — applying to jobs, preparing for interviews, responding to emails — yet still feel stuck, exhausted, and powerless. Hazel Ann explains why this isn’t a motivation problem or a lack of effort, but a lack of agency. Careers don’t stall because you’re not working hard enough — they stall because you’re stuck in reaction mode. Built for ambitious individuals navigating the chaos of their 20s, EP 24 introduces a practical, grounded framework to help listeners shift from reacting to choosing. Hazel Ann walks through three key mindset shifts — from silence to clarity, outcomes to inputs, and future-focused anxiety to present-moment ownership — and shows how proactivity is about deciding before chaos hits, not doing more. This episode will help you regain confidence, take ownership of your career path, and start building momentum intentionally — without burnout, perfectionism, or hustle culture pressure. TAKEAWAYS Careers stall due to a lack of agency, not effort Proactive careers reward intentionality over talent Assertiveness is clarity — not confrontation You can’t control outcomes, but you can control inputs Your career is built by both what you do and who you become RESOURCES MENTIONED Crant, J. M. (2000). Proactive behavior in organizations The University of Edinburgh (2025). Being Proactive  how to slow down time (the neuroscience of time perception) by Yana Yuhai  Huzzah Recruit (2026). Getting Noticed at Work Starts by Developing Your Proactivity Muscle Tracy, B. (2023). The Power of Being Proactive: 5 Ways to Develop This Surprising Skill Your mindset reset - Dr Shade Zahrai LET'S CONNECT ✨ Did this episode hit differently? I want to hear from you! DM me on Instagram with your:  biggest takeaway ONE thing you’re committing to this week Let’s build accountability together! Host - Hazel Ann Instagram: ⁠@hercareerherway⁠ TikTok: ⁠@hercareerherway⁠ 🎧 Subscribe to the Her Career, Her Way YouTube channel:👉 youtube.com/@HerCareerHerWay

    35 min

  6. JAN 18

    EP 23 –How to Detach Without Losing Ambition: The Skill That Ends Career Anxiety & Overthinking

    Host: Hazel Ann | Her Career, Her Way If your mood rises and falls with emails, interviews, or job titles — this episode is for you. Detachment isn’t about caring less. It’s about learning how to regulate your nervous system, stop overthinking, and make clearer career decisions without burning out. SUMMARY In this episode of Her Career, Her Way, Hazel Ann explores why so many ambitious people in their 20s feel emotionally attached to their careers — and how that attachment often fuels anxiety, overthinking, and burnout. Using neuroscience, psychology, and real career examples, Hazel breaks down detachment as a skill, not a mindset. You’ll learn how over-identifying with your job keeps your nervous system in survival mode, why chasing clarity actually blocks it, and how letting go of false control creates calm, confidence, and adaptability. Hazel Ann  introduces a 4-step detachment framework designed to help you interrupt anxious thought patterns, stop chasing validation, clear mental loops, and redirect your energy toward long-term growth — without losing ambition. Built for ambitious individuals navigating career uncertainty, job pressure, and identity shifts in their 20s, this episode will help you feel steadier, clearer, and harder to break in an unpredictable job market. THIS EPISODE WILL HELP YOU: Stop tying your self-worth to career outcomes Calm career anxiety and overthinking Make clearer decisions without emotional spirals Detach from outcomes without losing motivation Build adaptability in a changing job market RESOURCES MENTIONED A Step By Step Guide to Removing Your Self Doubt with Dr Shadé Zahrai The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Alan Singer LET'S CONNECT ✨ Did this episode hit differently? I want to hear from you! DM me on Instagram/TikTok with:  your biggest takeaway, or the one thing you’re committing to this week Let’s build clarity — and accountability — together. Host - Hazel Ann Instagram: ⁠@hercareerherway⁠ TikTok: ⁠@hercareerherway⁠ 🎧 Subscribe to the Her Career, Her Way YouTube channel: 👉 youtube.com/@HerCareerHerWay

    28 min

  7. JAN 12

    EP 22 – How Personal Branding Creates Career Clarity in Your 20s

    Host: Hazel Ann | Her Career, Her Way Personal branding isn’t about reinventing yourself. It’s about understanding who you already are — and learning how to communicate that clearly. SUMMARY In this episode of Her Career, Her Way, Hazel Ann breaks down what personal branding actually means for ambitious individuals navigating the uncertainty of their 20s. Using a clear, grounded framework, this conversation explores how self-awareness, values, consistency, and communication shape the way others experience and trust you — long before you speak in an interview or apply for a role. This episode reframes personal branding as an internal clarity practice, not a performance. Hazel walks listeners through how to identify their core values, bridge their inner identity with their external presence, and communicate intentionally — without forcing confidence or faking certainty. Built for those feeling stuck, overlooked, or unsure how to position themselves, this episode offers reassurance, structure, and a practical path forward. TAKEAWAYS Personal branding is about establishing who you are — not performing Clarity makes decisions easier and careers more sustainable First impressions matter, but they’re built long before the moment Your personal brand should evolve as you do Communication is a skill — not a personality trait Uncertainty isn’t a flaw; it’s often proof of growth Relationships and trust compound over time LET'S CONNECT ✨ Did this episode hit differently? I want to hear from you! DM me on Instagram with your biggest takeaway or the ONE thing you’re committing to this week — let’s build accountability together. Host - Hazel Ann Instagram: ⁠@hercareerherway⁠ TikTok: ⁠@hercareerherway⁠

    35 min

  8. JAN 5

    EP 21 – Discovering Your Identity with Intention

    Host: Hazel Ann | Her Career, Her Way Guest: Urmi Hossain Your identity isn’t something you “figure out” once — it’s something you intentionally design. And the more clarity you have on who you are, the more aligned your career becomes. SUMMARY In this episode, we dive into how identity shapes your career — and how your career, in turn, reshapes your identity. Hazel Ann sits down with Urmi Hossain, a corporate finance professional, CFA + CAIA charterholder, author, content creator, and women’s empowerment advocate. Urmi shares how she’s built a multidimensional career across corporate finance, leadership, and personal branding — all while staying grounded in intention, adaptability, and self-expression. From navigating cultural expectations as a Third Culture Kid to designing a career using visualization, subconscious work, and her “3 P’s” framework, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone in their 20s questioning who they are, where they’re going, and how to build a career that actually feels like them. Built for ambitious individuals navigating the chaos of their 20s, EP 21 explores identity, ambition, and what it really means to design a career with intention — not pressure. TAKEAWAYS Identity isn’t fixed — it evolves as you invest in yourself You don’t need to choose between being “corporate” and “creative” Personal branding starts with clarity, not confidence Adaptability is a career skill, not a weakness How cultural identity and upbringing can shape ambition Why feeling “lost” in your 20s is more common than you think The 3 P’s: Passion, Purpose & Power as an identity-building toolkit How visualization, journaling, and subconscious work turn intention into action LET'S CONNECT ✨ Did this episode hit differently? I want to hear from you! DM me on Instagram with your biggest takeaway or the ONE thing you’re committing to this week — let’s build accountability together. Host - Hazel Ann Instagram: ⁠@hercareerherway⁠ TikTok: ⁠@hercareerherway⁠ Guest - Urmi Hossain LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/urmihossain/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@urmihossain My Book: Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle – Available on Amazon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urmamio/ ( personal) Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/storiesbeyondborderspodcast/  Women in Leadership: https://www.womeninleadership.ca/montreal 🎧 Subscribe to the Her Career, Her Way YouTube channel: 👉 youtube.com/@HerCareerHerWay

    34 min
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Clearly Becoming is for ambitious twentysomethings navigating career chaos, identity shifts, and the pressure to "figure it out." Hosted by Hazel Ann Felder, each episode delivers evidence-based tools from neuroscience and psychology, honest conversations with people who've become something (not just achieved something), and actionable frameworks for clarity, curiosity, alignment, and action. Career is the vehicle. Becoming is the destination. New episodes every Monday.

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  • Creator
    Hazel Ann
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Hazel Ann
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