My Unlikely Career

Unlikely Careers
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Celebrating people who have carved out unique career paths and found success on their own terms. Whether you're just starting your career, stuck at a crossroads, or ready to make a change, this podcast is for you. Join us for intimate conversations about tough choices, unexpected turns, and the power of listening to your inner voice.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Live Your Purpose, Not Your Plan with Chris Connors

    Chris Connors takes us from a childhood in Belfast during the Troubles, through his career as part of an award-winning fashion design team in the late-nineties London fashion scene, to the painful losses that sent him on spiritual journey and new career path. We talk about: Growing up in a war and what constant fear does to a young nervous systemBurning his suit after a year in advertising, and what came nextGrief, PTSD, and the difference between suffering and our attachment to itHolding many identities at once and the absurdity of linear thinkingWhy the linear career is a fiction, and what our right brain is worth in an age of AI Follow Chris's Work: Chris's site: chrisconnorscc.comOPO: opo.worldChris on Instagram: @christopherconnorsSlow Academy at Flussbad Campus, Berlin: flussbad.com Join the Conversation: Instagram: @myunlikelycareer Substack: myunlikelycareer.substack.com

  2. Aug 25

    Don't Outsource Your Thinking with Ahmed Rashad

    Ahmed Rashad has built his career by chasing interesting problems and betting on the right people. From an oil rig in the Gulf to studying at MIT to joining the rocketship, Scale AI, in Silicon Valley, his path has never been predictable or planned. Along the way, he's learned to trust his intuition, take the right risks, and move on when comfort starts to feel like a trap. We talk about: How to take the right career bet and evaluate riskImportance of building intuition from making mistakesDangers of outsourcing your thinking to AI toolsKnowing when stability starts to feel like a trapWhat curiosity and obsession actually look like in practice Follow Ahmed's Work: Perle AI: perle.aiLinkedin: linkedin.com/ahmed-rashad-perle Join the Conversation: Instagram: @myunlikelycareer Substack: myunlikelycareer.substack.com

  3. Aug 11

    Keeping The Dream Alive with Dominic Jacquesson

    Former VP of Talent & Insights at Index Ventures, Dominic Jacquesson shares his remarkable journey from publishing to tech and venture capital and the decision to leave it all behind to become a student once again, now in his fifties. His story is a powerful reminder that the dreams and curiosities we carry through our lives don’t have to be left behind and that the path we take along the way can help make them possible. We talk about: Following your curiosity throughout your careerCreating the conditions to pursue your passionsMaking a career pivot later in lifeAnd some big questions around consciousness, AI, and what comes next Follow Dominic’s Work: Dominic at Index Ventures: indexventures.com/team/dominic-jacquesson/Scaling Through Chaos: indexventures.com/scaling-through-chaos/Rewarding Talent: indexventures.com/rewarding-talent/ Join the Conversation: Instagram: @myunlikelycareer Substack: myunlikelycareer.substack.com

  4. Jul 21

    Nothing You Learn Is Ever Wasted with Bella Pollen

    Bella Pollen shares her extraordinary journey from fashion designer to author and humanitarian activist. Her story illustrates that even though our lives and careers may not always go to plan, we can use what we learn along the way to achieve more than we ever imagined possible. We talk about: Career reinvention and adaptabilityThe importance of resilience and hard workBalancing motherhood and entrepreneurshipLessons learned from success and failureThe impact of personal values on professional choicesThe significance of community and responsibility Follow Bella's Work: 30Birds Foundation: 30birdsfoundation.orgJonah X Projects - jonahxprojects.orgBella’s Website - bellapollen.com Join the Conversation: Instagram: @myunlikelycareer Substack: myunlikelycareer.substack.com © 2026 Unlikely Careers. All rights reserved.

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    Introducing My Unlikely Career

    Welcome to My Unlikely Career launching July 21, 2026. In this podcast, we share honest conversations with people who followed their intuition and built non-linear career. These are stories of courage, reinvention, and redefining success on your own terms. This trailer introduces the vision behind My Unlikely Career and what you can expect from the show. If you've ever questioned your chosen path, wondered about changing direction, or simply love hearing remarkable human stories, you're in the right place. Subscribe now and join us twice a month for new episodes.

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Celebrating people who have carved out unique career paths and found success on their own terms. Whether you're just starting your career, stuck at a crossroads, or ready to make a change, this podcast is for you. Join us for intimate conversations about tough choices, unexpected turns, and the power of listening to your inner voice.

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  • Creator
    Unlikely Careers
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Unlikely Careers
  • Show Website
    My Unlikely Career