Everything Counts

Kristin Gardner
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A podcast about careers, detours, and the absurdity of work. Host Kristin Gardner talks with guests about the twists, pivots, and tiny choices that shape our lives. With humor, feminism, and honesty, Everything Counts (but nothing is real) reminds us that even when nothing makes sense, everything we do counts.

  1. 26 de ago.

    Carol Jean: Pull the first brick.

    In this episode, Kristin sits down with her mother-in-law, Carol Jean (she/her), to talk about what happens when the life you were taught to build stops making sense. Carol shares how raising her children challenged the deeply held beliefs she grew up with, setting off a years-long process of questioning, unlearning, and rebuilding her life on her own terms. She also reflects on spending more than 30 years as a dental hygienist before returning to college at 50, discovering a love of learning, and beginning an entirely new career as an elementary school teacher. It’s a conversation about curiosity, changing your mind, starting over, and the courage to pull one brick loose even when you don’t yet know what you’ll build in its place. Send us Fan Mail

  2. 19 de ago.

    Robin: Choose your own family.

    In this episode, Kristin sits down with longtime fundraiser, educator, and first-time author Robin (she/her) to talk about writing the story she carried for decades. As Robin prepares to publish her forthcoming memoir, Living with Strangers: Healing a Wounded Heart in a Distant Land, she reflects on growing up in foster care, finding belonging in a remote village in Kenya, and building a life rooted in purpose. Together they explore resilience, chosen family, and the courage to keep reinventing yourself. Proving that healing, belonging, and community are things we can actively create. How to get in touch: Robin Rosenbluth on LinkedInrobinrosenbluth.comPre-order the book! Send us Fan Mail

  3. 12 de ago.

    Kenzie: Recruiting demystified?

    In this episode, Kristin welcomes back her sister Kenzie (she/her)—a longtime corporate recruiter and aspiring employment lawyer—for an honest conversation about what really happens behind the scenes of hiring. From AI interviews and ghost jobs to recruiter psychology and hiring manager indecision, they unpack why the job search feels so broken right now while offering practical advice to help candidates navigate it with a little more confidence. Along the way, they remind us that behind every résumé, interview, and intimidating job title is just another human trying to figure it out.  Send us Fan Mail

  4. 5 de ago.

    Amy: Go outside.

    In this episode, Kristin speaks with entrepreneur, publicist, and author Amy Summers (she/her) about building a career through curiosity rather than certainty. From getting fired and unexpectedly launching her own business to experimenting with new technology long before it was mainstream, Amy shares why meaningful careers are often built one small experiment at a time. And why sometimes the best next step is simply to unplug, go outside, and make space for what's next.  How to get in touch: Lift to LeadPitch PublicityInicivoxSend us Fan Mail

  5. 29 de jul.

    Jaclyn: Don't let work have all the fun.

    In this episode, Kristin sits down with her close friend, Jaclyn (she/her), to explore what it looks like to build a life that's bigger than your career. Together they reflect on toxic workplaces, unexpected pivots, endurance sports, side hustles, and the surprising ways our passions can come back around when we make room for them. If you've ever felt pulled in more than one direction, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to choose just one version of yourself. How to get in touch: DJ Capt JaxSend us Fan Mail

  6. 22 de jul.

    Donna: Trust the direction, not the title.

    In this episode, Kristin speaks with certified olive oil sommelier and entrepreneur Donna (she/her) about building a career that didn't always have a clear roadmap. From food magazines and test kitchens to appliance companies and eventually launching her own artisan olive oil business, Donna reflects on following a lifelong love of food while allowing her career to evolve alongside her life. Together they explore expertise, reinvention, grief, family, and why sometimes the most meaningful careers are the ones we create before anyone else can see the path. How to get in touch: Donna Liotto-Scocozza on LinkedInfirenzeoliveoil.comThe Olive Skinned Cook on SubstackSend us Fan Mail

  7. 8 de jul.

    Tiffanie: Push for more.

    In this episode, Kristin speaks with entrepreneur, coach, and speaker Tiffanie (she/her) about what it means to rebuild your life when the version you've been living no longer fits. From leaving a religion and an early marriage to walking away from a successful corporate career and advocating for herself through a breast cancer diagnosis, Tiffanie shares how each turning point became an opportunity to redefine success on her own terms. Together, Kristin and Tiffanie explore identity, self-trust, and why living "fine" can sometimes be the biggest obstacle to building a life that feels truly aligned. If you've ever wondered whether you're allowed to change your mind, start over, or choose a different path, this conversation is a reminder that reinvention isn't a failure, it's part of becoming who you're meant to be. How to get in touch: Tiffanie Janowitz on LinkedIntiffaniejanowitz.comSend us Fan Mail

  8. 1 de jul.

    Carol: Take the best next step.

    In this episode, Kristin speaks with leadership speaker, executive mentor, and author Carol (she/her) about what it means to redefine success before it costs us too much. Carol shares her nonlinear career journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship and back again, reflecting on the personal experiences that forced her to rebalance her life along the way. Together, Kristin and Carol explore the pressure to live according to other people's expectations, the hidden cost of always appearing to have it all together, and why balance isn't something we achieve once, but something we continually create. From divorce and career pivots to burnout, health challenges, and unexpected new beginnings, this conversation is a powerful reminder that our lives are allowed to change. And that sometimes the experiences we fear most become the beginning of something better. How to get in touch: carolenneking.comCarol Enneking on LinkedInSend us Fan Mail

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A podcast about careers, detours, and the absurdity of work. Host Kristin Gardner talks with guests about the twists, pivots, and tiny choices that shape our lives. With humor, feminism, and honesty, Everything Counts (but nothing is real) reminds us that even when nothing makes sense, everything we do counts.

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  • Criado por
    Kristin Gardner
  • Anos de atividade
    2025 - 2026
  • Episódios
    39
  • Classificação
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Everything Counts
  • Site do podcast
    Everything Counts