Your Career, Your Way

Aziza Mustafa and Laura Criscione
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"Your Career Your Way," is a source of inspiration for millennial professional women in pursuit of community while navigating career fulfillment and personal leadership. Whether it's strategies for career alignment, learning effective leadership skills, or uncovering the power of authenticity at work, you will always leave with an actionable first-step. Through candid conversations and practical advice, YCYW empowers listeners to carve out their unique professional paths while nurturing their personal growth. Join Aziza and Laura to redefine what success looks like in the modern workplace!

  1. 09/03/2025

    Ep 33- The Time Management Myth in your Job Search: Your Career Questions Answered Part 1

    In this first Career Q&A session, Laura and Aziza discuss various aspects of career development, including professional growth without company support, improving your career prospects, and the best decisions they made in their personal careers. They dive into how to create motivation while working soul-sucking jobs, navigating promotion setbacks, and effective time management when it comes to job hunting, which is not what you think! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Q&A Session 01:01 Professional Development Without Company Support 04:24 Improving Career Prospects 08:16 Best Career Decisions and Lessons Learned 13:56 Creating Motivation in a Job You Dislike 18:53 Navigating Promotion Setbacks 23:29 Time Management for Job Applications Ready for a career change?: https://www.coachingwithlaurac.com/work-with-me  Want to be a better manager/leader?: https://website.beacons.ai/choiceleadership  Come hang out! Follow us on IG: @_yourcareeryourway  Follow us on TT: @yourcareeryourwaypod Join our Linkedin group! (Career tips, workshops & more): https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13145203/

    32 min

  2. 08/26/2025

    Ep 32- Navigating Your Career Journey & Motherhood: Finding the Right Balance With Amira Amireh

    Laura and Aziza welcome Amira Amireh- a corporate recruiter, mommy of two, and co-host of the Dear Sabaya podcast. Amira takes us through her journey to finding career happiness while balancing motherhood, while emphasizing the importance of pursuing hobbies and interests outside of motherhood. Amira shares her experiences in the recruiting industry, the importance of mental health, and the challenges of childcare for working parents. They discuss the need for supportive work environments, the impact of current events on personal lives, and the significance of building community as a working parent. Check out Amira's Podcast Home Decor page: @homeandolives @dearsabaya Ready for a career change?: https://www.coachingwithlaurac.com/work-with-me  Want to be a better manager/leader?: https://website.beacons.ai/choiceleadership  Let's Be Friends! Follow us on IG: @_yourcareeryourway  Follow us on TT: @yourcareeryourwaypod

    1 hr
  3. Ep 31- Kickin' it Back with Ziz: Six Months Post-Corporate

    08/19/2025

    Ep 31- Kickin' it Back with Ziz: Six Months Post-Corporate

    In this solo episode, Aziza reflects on her journey since leaving her full-time job six months ago. She shares the journey so far into coaching, the value of intentional living, and the importance of picking up new hobbies (hello, figure skating)! She emphasizes the lessons learned during her career break and the significance of self-discovery and productivity in her new path. 01:55 Life After Virgin Voyages: A New Journey 04:42 Intentional Living: Habits and Hobbies 10:40 The Importance of Intentional Choices 16:15 Career Break: Lessons Learned and Future Goals 21:27 Financial Literacy and Intentional Spending 25:18 Navigating Content Creation and Social Responsibility 31:16 Conclusion: Embracing Change and Future Aspirations Link to the Financial Dashboard from BYB: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard Explore the ELI Assessment / Coaching Opportunities with Aziza: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ1E685OeDhxM17gDthkk1mYDvLRtRMJrH7YwnYMQ10__wgoIW36QhMJs5yxU6SsCvAfTpC11sun

    39 min

  4. 08/06/2025

    Ep 30- Meal Prep, Movement & the 9–5 Grind: Make Wellness Work For You with Marybeth Monaco-Vavrik

    In this episode, Aziza and Laura invite their first guest on the podcast, Marybeth Monaco-Vavrik! From graduating with a degree in political science, to working full-time in consulting (while being a fitness instructor and content creator part-time) MaryBeth shares with us her story and discusses how she balanced a corporate job and personal health prior to leaving her consulting job to pursue fitness and content full time. With a 9 to 5 or any kind of full-time work, it can be difficult to create consistency and balance between work, fitness, and eating well. Marybeth emphasizes the significance of meal prep, nutrition, sheds light into the intersection of fitness with political and social factors while sharing tips and tricks to creating sustainable habits for long-term effects. Chapters 01:00 Balancing Health and Work Life 14:20 Building Sustainable Habits 17:11 Understanding Personal Limits 20:04 The Power of Small Changes 22:10 Meal Prep and Nutrition Tips 27:11 The Journey of Meal Prepping 32:03 Politics and Fitness: A Complex Relationship 37:57 Understanding Fitness Trends and Marketing 43:13 Final Thoughts and Advice for Listeners Join Marybeth’s Newsletter: https://mb-mv.kit.com/e9b581d548  Follow MaryBeth on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mb.mv/ Ready for a career change?: https://www.coachingwithlaurac.com/work-with-me  Want to be a better manager/leader?: https://website.beacons.ai/choiceleadership  Let's Be Friends! Follow us on IG: @_yourcareeryourway  Follow us on TT: @yourcareeryourwaypodCome hang out on Linkedin! (Career tips, workshops, & free resources): https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13145203/

    47 min

  5. 07/29/2025

    Ep 29- 5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Happiness: Proven Hacks from Yale University

    In this episode, Laura shares five easy ways to create more happiness in your life, drawing from insights from a Yale University course on well-being. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and incorporating your personal strengths, savoring your experiences in everyday life, practicing gratitude, doing random acts of kindness, and more. This quick listen will inspire you to incorporate these easy (and psychologically proven) hacks and create more joy in your life and work.    Chapters 00:00 Intro to Happiness 01:22 Understanding your Strengths 04:29 The Power of Savoring Experiences 07:41 Practicing Gratitude 09:09 Random Acts of Kindness 12:39 The Importance of Social Connections How Laura can help you be happy in your career: https://www.coachingwithlaurac.com/work-with-me  How Aziza can help you as a manager and leader: https://website.beacons.ai/choiceleadership  Let's Be Friends! Follow us on IG: @_yourcareeryourway  Follow us on TT: @yourcareeryourwaypod Come hang out with us on Linkedin! (Free career tips, workshops, resources & more!): https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13145203/  Keywords happiness, well-being, strengths, savoring, gratitude, kindness, social connections, positive psychology, mindfulness, personal development

    16 min
  6. Ep 28- Trash That Career Advice: It's Okay Not to Follow All the Advice You Receive

    07/22/2025

    Ep 28- Trash That Career Advice: It's Okay Not to Follow All the Advice You Receive

    In this episode, Aziza and Laura discuss outdated career advice that no longer serves individuals in today's job market. From guidance such as maintaining company loyalty, to the dangers of working for free, this conversation emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, the value of starting over, and choosing to let go of advice that may not benefit you. 00:30 Debunking Outdated Career Advice 02:17 The Myth of Company Loyalty 04:37 The Reality of Job Hopping 07:40 The Value of Experience vs. Free Work 10:39 Challenging the Path of College Degrees 13:31 The Pressure of Status and Titles 16:26 The Importance of Personal Fulfillment 19:09 Navigating Guilt and Expectations 21:42 Finding Balance in Work and Life How Laura can help you be happy in your career: https://www.coachingwithlaurac.com/work-with-me  How Aziza can help you as a manager and leader: https://website.beacons.ai/choiceleadership  Follow us on IG: @_yourcareeryourway  Follow us on TT: @yourcareeryourwaypod Join our LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13145203/

    25 min

  7. 07/15/2025

    Ep 27- Job Hunting Part 2: Top Resume Tips for Job Seekers in 2025

    In this episode, Aziza and Laura share important tips for crafting an effective resume that stands out in the competitive job market. We talk about the importance of focusing on results over responsibilities and tailoring your resume to be ATS-friendly amongst the hundreds of applicants in an applicant pool. If you’re on the job hunt, you don’t want to miss this essential episode on how to make your resume get noticed!  Chapters 02:23- Mindset Shift: Your Resume as a Marketing Tool 04:15- Tip 1: Results Over Responsibilities 05:23- Tip 2: Track Your Achievements 09:36- Tip 3: Make ATS Friendly Resumes 14:16- Tip 4: Strong Summary and Specificity 16:30- Tip 5: Make the Process Fun and Manageable 18:39- Common Mistakes to Avoid in Resumes How Laura can help you find a fulfilling career How Aziza can help you as a manager and leader Follow us on IG: @_yourcareeryourway  Follow us on TT: @yourcareeryourwaypod Join our LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13145203/ Keywords resume tips, job hunting, career coaching, ATS friendly, resume mistakes, job application, career development, resume writing, job search strategies, professional growth

    24 min

  8. 07/08/2025

    Ep 26- The Leadership Training You Never Had: Self-Management Part #1

    In this episode, Laura and Aziza discuss how managing oneself is foundational to effectively leading a team for new and existing leaders. Consider this another part of the management and leadership training you never had - from creating safe environments, to establishing systems and boundaries and building your emotional intelligence. Whether an individual contributor or manager, self-management is a crucial part of the journey.  Are you a new or existing leader who feels caught between doing their own work and developing their teams? Are you ready to create a leadership operating system that puts YOU first? Check out Aziza’s resources and 1:1’s: https://website.beacons.ai/choiceleadership Follow us on Tik Tok @yourcareeryourwaypod Join our LinkedIN group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13145203/

    27 min
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"Your Career Your Way," is a source of inspiration for millennial professional women in pursuit of community while navigating career fulfillment and personal leadership. Whether it's strategies for career alignment, learning effective leadership skills, or uncovering the power of authenticity at work, you will always leave with an actionable first-step. Through candid conversations and practical advice, YCYW empowers listeners to carve out their unique professional paths while nurturing their personal growth. Join Aziza and Laura to redefine what success looks like in the modern workplace!

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    Aziza Mustafa and Laura Criscione
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