Career Unicorns - Spark Your Joy

Samorn Selim
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Career Unicorns - Spark Your Joy

I’m Samorn Selim. Welcome to the Career Unicorns - Spark Your Joy Podcast. I’m a lawyer turned career coach on a mission for us to take our careers from dread to joy. Growing up as the daughter of poor Lao refugees, I was the underdog. Against all odds, I made it to a top 10 law school and landed a job in Big Law. As an outsider, I was told that I was lucky to even be there and that I had to pay my dues. After coaching over 1,000 clients, I now realize that the idea that you have to pay your dues and work in a toxic place is a myth. We can face our challenges head on, do work we are passionate about, and work with good people to make a big impact. So even as we struggle, we can find a sense of belonging.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Managing the job search when you have mental health issues, been laid off, and struggle with applying consistently with Samorn Selim, Career Coach for BIPOC, women, and first generation professionals (Ep. 161)

    Have you been struggling with your job search? And you want to stop feeling stuck and frustrated, and land your dream job in the next 3 months? In this episode, Samorn shares: Answers to the most commonly asked questions from working with over 1,000 clients. Why mental health is the most important thing to having a fulfilling life and career. What you can do to rebuild your life when it has been upended because of a mental illness like anxiety, depression, and bipolar. How you can manage your emotions and job search after a layoff. The number one strategy that makes the difference between a client who has a successful job search versus who isn’t. How you can stay consistent with your job search even when you’re dealing with fear, rejection, and burnout. Whether you should disclose your mental illness. How to network effectively to build a community.   How to connect with Samorn Follow Samorn on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim. To get weekly career tips, sign-up for our newsletter at www.careerunicorns.com.  Get a copy of Samorn’s book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/swpc578c. Get a copy of Samorn’s book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/ykzkd949.  Schedule a free 30-minute build your dream career consult by sending a message at www.careerunicorns.com.

    43 min

  2. DEC 10

    Advocating for yourself as a Black woman and getting promoted into executive leadership with Kimyatta Holder, VP, Senior Associate General Counsel, Head of Compliance, and Privacy Officer at Modern Health (Ep. 160)

    Kimyatta Holder is VP, Senior Associate General Counsel, Head of Compliance, and Privacy Officer at Modern Health, where she is responsible for the regulatory, product, and privacy legal functions, as well as the design, implementation, oversight, and management of Modern Health's global compliance program. Prior to joining Modern Health, Kimyatta was the Head of Internal Investigations and Regulatory Counsel at a Fortune 10 corporation and was a Big Law attorney at Alston & Bird.     In this conversation, we dive deep into: The intersectionality of our identities and navigating the complexities of race, gender, and mental health in the workplace.  The impact of having a military family background impacts our career choices. The systemic barriers and challenges a Black woman faces in the legal field, and what you can do to thrive in your career.  The importance of knowing your self-worth and being your own advocate. How having a supportive network and your own “board of directors” where you can have candid conversations can help you accelerate your career growth. How workplace trauma is real, and how you can get support to heal. The 90 day rule that can help you make career decisions quickly, and leave a toxic job. What you can do as a leader to create a culture that fosters diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.   What qualities leaders look for when they are thinking of sponsoring proteges, and how to build meaningful relationships in the workplace.    Want to connect with us?   Connect with Kimyatta Holder on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lheirtzler/ or Instagram @kmholder_esq.   Follow Samorn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/. Get a copy of Samorn’s book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/2dk5hr2f.  Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com.  Schedule a free 30-minute build your dream career consult by sending a message at www.careerunicorns.com.

    43 min

  3. DEC 3

    Landing your dream leadership role during a challenging job market with Lisa Heirtzler, Senior Director, GTM Strategy & Growth at NAVEX (Ep. 159)

    Lisa is a growth strategy leader with deep expertise in empowering small businesses to succeed. With over 15 years of experience in the software industry, she has successfully navigated both enterprise and start-up environments, with a focus on crafting strategies that help small businesses thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. Currently, Lisa is the Senior Director, GTM Strategy & Growth at NAVEX. Previously, she led the global GTM launch of QuickBooks Self-Employed at Intuit, empowering millions of entrepreneurs, and freelancers to simplify their business management.   In this episode, we dive deep into: Aligning one’s environment with your personal energy. How our family background can instill values of autonomy and resourcefulness and impact our careers. How hiring a career coach can help you find clarity in your career, expedite your job search, and get an offer from your dream job. Why self worth is foundational to negotiating, and what you can do as a woman to negotiate confidently to increase your salary. How cultivating a culture of gratitude as a leader can lead to increased happiness and engagement.   Why grieving doesn't have a timeline, and how you can support colleagues who have lost loved ones. How to develop mentors organically and the importance of recognizing that it requires mutual investment.   How trusting your gut can prevent future regrets in decision-making.   Want to connect with us?   Connect with Lisa Heirtzler on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lheirtzler/. Follow Samorn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/. Get a copy of Samorn’s book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/swpc578c. Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com.  Schedule a free 30-minute build your dream career consult by sending a message at www.careerunicorns.com.

    42 min

  4. NOV 26

    Finding peace in the midst of chaos with Samorn Selim, Career coach for Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, and first generation professionals (Ep. 158)

    The 2024 election results have left many of us feeling lost and devastated.  During these challenging times, it’s easy to consume negative information and spiral into doom and gloom.  So for this week’s podcast, we’re doing a short meditation.  We hope that this mindfulness exercise will help you come back to yourself, recenter, and get grounded again.    Want to connect with us? Follow Samorn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/. Get a copy of Samorn’s book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/swpc578c. Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com. Looking for a career coach:  send a message on www.careerunicorns.com to schedule a free 30-minute consult.

    6 min

  5. NOV 19

    From pro athlete to lawyer: overcoming depression, finding purpose, and becoming a managing partner with Adam Sloustcher (Ep. 157)

    Adam Sloustcher is the regional managing partner of Fisher Phillips’ Dallas office and is the Co-Chair of his firm’s Sports Team. In addition to advising sports employers, Adam’s practice also focuses on guiding in-house counsel, business owners, and management through all workplace issues and litigation. He has been named for numerous consecutive years in San Diego Super Lawyers, SD Metro Magazine, and the SD Business Journal for his work in labor and employment law. Adam’s drive to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients stems from his competitive athletic background where he was a member of the Under-17 and Under-18 U.S. Youth National Soccer teams, received a full athletic scholarship in college, and then played professional soccer with the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer.     In this episode, we dive deep into: Feeling lost and depressed, and the steps taken to find your purpose again. The importance of taking care of your mental and physical health. Why you can’t be perfect or 100% at everything, and how to build work-life harmony. How to know when enough is enough.   The importance or prioritizing and knowing what to say no to.   What you can do to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion to your firm, and create win-win for everyone involved. How to nurture relationships that lead to successful business development. The #1 strategy used to onboard 900 new clients.     How to connect with us:   Connect with Adam on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamsloustcher/ and learn more about him at https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/people/adam-f-sloustcher.html. Follow Samorn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/. Get a copy of Samorn’s book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/swpc578c. Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com.

    33 min

  6. NOV 12

    Finding Your Voice, navigating cultural expectations, and going after your dreams with Elaine Lou Cartas, trauma-informed & award-winning woman of color business coach (Ep. 156)

    In this episode, we dive deep with Elaine Lou Cartas, a trauma-informed and award-winning woman of color business coach.   Elaine Lou Cartas is a trauma-informed and award-winning woman of color business coach, a certified executive coach, and a speaker for women of color and allies. In the past 6 years, Elaine has worked with 7,000+ clients in 58 different countries.  Elaine is recognized as the #1 thought leader by LA Weekly, best leadership and executive coach by MSN, a top 5 business coach by Apple News, and a top career coach for women by Life Coach Magazine. Elaine offers a trauma-informed certified space to acknowledge your experiences and that your definition of happiness in work and life can continuously evolve.  She lives in Los Angeles with her partner, and loves Muay Thai and Hot Yoga in her down time.   We explore:    The challenges and triumphs of navigating life as a first-generation Filipino immigrant, including the impact of cultural expectations on career choices. The importance of self-awareness, recognizing the distinction between being a "human doing" and a "human being.” How to prioritize mental health in the face of toxic work environments. How to manage burnout, getting fired, getting laid off, and the healing power of therapy. Key strategies for making successful career pivots, negotiating effectively, and redefining success on your own terms.  The dangers of vanity metrics. How to redefine success by embracing “enoughness.” The importance of work-life balance, and the power of play and inner child healing.   How to connect with us:   Connect with Elaine on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaineloucartas/, her website at https://elainelou.com/, or podcast at https://elainelou.com/podcast/.    Follow Samorn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/. Get a copy of Samorn’s book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/swpc578c. Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com.

    51 min

  7. NOV 5

    Healing trauma, managing burnout, and building a thriving career in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging with Jaya Mallik, DEIB Expert (Ep. 155)

    It’s Election Day.  There are so many feelings of uncertainty and chaos. We hope this conversation today with Jaya Mallik, founder of Jaya Mallik Coaching & Consulting, where she focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging will leave you hopeful. Before Jaya started her own company, she worked as a teacher and led DEI efforts at Meta, Amazon, and Tandem Diabetes Care.  In this episode, we do a deep dive into: 3:01 - Introduction to Jaya Mallik and her journey as 3rd culture person. 5:51 - Finding joy in DEIB work even with all the backlash we’re experiencing. 8:59 - The importance of balancing individualism and collectivism, and how to find harmony. 11:59 - Key strategies for transitioning from teaching to tech. 21:00 - Challenges and insights from working in big tech. 29:43 - How to handle racism and micro aggressions in the workplace. 36:50 - Why it’s important to find community and support, especially when you’re navigating challenging workplaces.  41:52 - How to show up with authenticity in the workplace. 49:28 - The importance of embracing vulnerability and normalizing conversations about toxic workplaces and mental health.   Want to connect with us?   Connect with Jaya on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayamallik/ and at https://www.jmallikconsulting.com/.  Follow Samorn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/. Get a copy of Samorn’s book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/swpc578c. Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com.

    49 min

  8. OCT 29

    Building your dream career and getting promoted to the C-suite with Shana Simmons, Chief Legal Officer at Zendesk and formerly at Everlaw (Ep. 154)

    Do you want to get promoted into leadership.  But you’re not sure what to how to get there? In this episode with Shana Simmons (Chief Legal Officer of Zendesk and formerly of Everlaw), we discuss: What it means to grow up poor with very little access to resources and how it impacts the way you navigate the world.   What the spirit of community and generosity means despite being poor, and how that helps you have empathy and compassion as a leader.   How to get promoted into leadership, and be part of the C-suite. How having access to privilege can be a double edged sword giving us access to resources while making us feel othered and less than. The impact of laws and ordinances that prevented our families from building generational wealth, and the importance of changing that for future generations.   The significance of having a seat at the table and how to leverage your privilege to create more inclusion and belonging.   Why striving for perfection is a setup for failure, and how returning to base camp in your life and career can help accelerate your career growth.   Why mental health is important and what you can do to get support for depression.     How to connect with us: Follow Shana on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shana-simmons/.   Follow Samorn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/. Get a copy of Samorn’s book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/swpc578c. Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com.

    46 min
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I’m Samorn Selim. Welcome to the Career Unicorns - Spark Your Joy Podcast. I’m a lawyer turned career coach on a mission for us to take our careers from dread to joy. Growing up as the daughter of poor Lao refugees, I was the underdog. Against all odds, I made it to a top 10 law school and landed a job in Big Law. As an outsider, I was told that I was lucky to even be there and that I had to pay my dues. After coaching over 1,000 clients, I now realize that the idea that you have to pay your dues and work in a toxic place is a myth. We can face our challenges head on, do work we are passionate about, and work with good people to make a big impact. So even as we struggle, we can find a sense of belonging.

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  • Creator
    Samorn Selim
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
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    © Copyright Samorn Selim 2021 All Rights Reserved
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