The YES Pile

Tessa Wolf
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  • CAREERS
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At the beginning of the job interview process, you’re just a piece of paper. Before you know it, you’ll have been placed into one of two piles: the NOs or the YESes. This is the show all about getting you into the YES PILE for the job of your dreams. Week after week, host and career coach Tessa Wolf delivers simple and actionable advice for success at any stage of your career, practical tools and exercises for leveling up your professional game, interviews and profiles of real people on their journeys, and friend-to-friend style advice and conversation around all things work.

  1. Talking with JESSE HERNANDEZ: visual artist, street muralist, vinyl toy designer

    06/14/2022

    Talking with JESSE HERNANDEZ: visual artist, street muralist, vinyl toy designer

    Tessa sits down with the Bay Area's own #UrbanAztec to talk about how the kid in class who couldn't stop doodling became a widely recognized street artist, vinyl toy designer, and cultural storyteller whose artwork has been featured by Marvel, Warner Bros, DC Comics, WWE, Gears of War 4, San Jose Sharks, The Oakland Athletics, X-Box, Playstation, Sideshow Collectibles, Rockstar Energy, Rolling Stone, Fandango, Juxtapoz, Run the Jewels, Oakland Museum, and the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas. Hernandez has shown art in galleries and museums around the world. He has also painted murals in Oakland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Mexico city and Amsterdam.

    35 min
  2. Covid, Morning Coffee + Your Questions

    05/24/2022

    Covid, Morning Coffee + Your Questions

    Back from a bout with Covid-19, Tessa sits down for a morning coffee and answers some of your recent questions from her DMs. We talk about starting a new job, becoming a manager, getting past the first interview, and finding simple ways to get re-engaged at work.

  3. MONDAY MORNING PEP TALK: How To Curate The Balance You Crave In The Week Ahead

    04/18/2022

    MONDAY MORNING PEP TALK: How To Curate The Balance You Crave In The Week Ahead

    Feeling rundown before the week's even started? Kick off your week with a quick pep talk about how to create moments of balance and joy for yourself and others in the week ahead.

    12 min
  4. Talking with JIM WOLF: singer-songwriter, producer, accidental international sensation

    04/11/2022

    Talking with JIM WOLF: singer-songwriter, producer, accidental international sensation

    Tessa sits down with musician Jim Wolf to talk about turning a dream into a career, and becoming an unexpected international success.

    58 min
  5. Talking with TERESA MOSQUEDA: Seattle City Councilmember, Activist, Mother

    04/04/2022

    Talking with TERESA MOSQUEDA: Seattle City Councilmember, Activist, Mother

    Tessa sits down with Seattle City Council Member Teresa Mosqueda to talk about building a career grounded in your core values, the importance of listening to your heart and overcoming imposter syndrome, and letting go of the idea of a linear career path.

    37 min
  6. Talking with GEOFF TICE: comedian, designer, business owner

    03/28/2022

    Talking with GEOFF TICE: comedian, designer, business owner

    Tessa sits down with Denver-based stand-up comedian, designer and business owner Geoff Tice to talk about his journey to multi-hyphenate status; making time to pursue multiple passions, the hard lessons learned along the way, and his advice for creatives just beginning their careers.

    43 min
  7. 3 Things I've Learned (from taking a break)

    03/21/2022

    3 Things I've Learned (from taking a break)

    SEASON 2 of The Yes Pile Podcast Is Here! In this episode, host Tessa Wolf returns and shares the 3 most important things she's learned from taking a break, and gives a sneak preview of what's to come in Season 2.

    18 min
  8. The Bold PIVOT: Starting A New Career At Any Stage

    08/02/2021

    The Bold PIVOT: Starting A New Career At Any Stage

    Is your heart, gut, curiosity calling you to embark on a whole new professional adventure? If you are one of the millions of Americans considering a major career change - a jump into a whole new industry - then today's show is for you. We're celebrating the non-linear path to success, and talking about how to identify, lift and shift your most valuable soft skills to position you for success in your dream job.

    36 min
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About

At the beginning of the job interview process, you’re just a piece of paper. Before you know it, you’ll have been placed into one of two piles: the NOs or the YESes. This is the show all about getting you into the YES PILE for the job of your dreams. Week after week, host and career coach Tessa Wolf delivers simple and actionable advice for success at any stage of your career, practical tools and exercises for leveling up your professional game, interviews and profiles of real people on their journeys, and friend-to-friend style advice and conversation around all things work.

Information

  • Creator
    Tessa Wolf
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tessa Wolf 2021
  • Show Website
    The YES Pile