Your Next Success

Caroline Sangal, PhD, SHRM-CP
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Have you ever looked at your life or career and quietly wondered, “Is this it?” That question isn’t a crisis — it’s a signal. An invitation. A beginning. Your Next Success Podcast with Dr. Caroline Sangal is for students, job seekers, and professionals navigating career transitions, unexpected detours, and the search for authentic success. Here, we normalize questioning your path — because discovering what you truly want begins with letting go of who you thought you had to be. You’ll hear: Honest conversations about layoffs, pivots, burnout, and reinventionGuest interviews with real people navigating career and life turning pointsInsights and frameworks to help you align your work with your purposeWhether you’re just starting out, reimagining what’s next, or simply asking deeper questions — this is your space to pause, reflect, and rebuild from a place of clarity. Stop chasing someone else’s version of success.Start building the career — and life — you were made for. Tune in and begin Your Next Success.

  1. 3D AGO

    Tigrilla Gardenia - What Plants Taught Her About Success

    Send us a text  What if your next chapter isn’t something you chase—but something you grow? In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal sits down with Tigrilla Gardenia, a Nature-Inspired Mentor, certified coach, and World Ambassador for Plant Advocacy, whose journey from sound engineering and Big Tech to plant intelligence and purpose will change how you see growth and success. Tigrilla helps creative multipotentialites—people with many passions—live authentic, purpose-driven lives in collaboration with the plant world. Together, we explore how nature models alignment, collaboration, and calm creation—and what happens when you stop forcing and start listening. You’ll hear:  ✔️ How listening to the quiet signals of life leads to clarity and direction  ✔️ The moment Tigrilla heard plants make music—and how it transformed everything  ✔️ Why forcing outcomes blocks creativity, but presence creates momentum  ✔️ How to grow your career like a living system—rooted, aligned, and alive 🎧 Listen now and learn more about Tigrilla’s work at tigrillagardenia.com. Support the show Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

    1h 21m

  2. OCT 28

    Dr. Al Bramante on Rise Above the Script

    Send us a text What if the biggest barrier to your next role—or your next chapter—is your own mindset? In this episode, Dr. Al Bramante blends psychology, hypnosis, and NLP with decades of experience as a talent agent to help people rise above self-sabotage and finally step into their potential. His unique approach helps artists, career changers, and high achievers overcome internal blocks that keep them stuck. 💡 In this episode, you’ll hear: How subconscious patterns shape your success and how to reprogram themWhy talent and hard work aren’t enough without inner alignmentHow to move from fear and self-doubt to clarity and confidence Visit Al's website to purchase hypnosis recordings: www.albertbramante.com  Connect with Dr. Al Bramante on Instagram @dr.albramante to learn more about his work in performance psychology and mindset coaching.  Support the show Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

    41 min

  3. OCT 21

    John Knowlton: Think Better Every Day

    Send us a text What if the next level of your success isn’t about climbing higher — but thinking better? John Knowlton has lived that truth. From pastor to co-founder of a wealth-management firm managing over $1 billion in assets, he’s learned that growth without alignment eventually costs too much. After selling his firm and taking a family-first sabbatical, John now helps Christian CEOs lead with purpose through C12 and his upcoming book, Thinking for Success. In this conversation, you’ll hear: The two-week time study that exposed what was really driving, and draining, his growthHow hiring to your constraint created freedom instead of burnoutWhy a family-first sabbatical became the turning point for clarity and peaceHow story-driven mental models help leaders and teams think better every dayGet your free chapter of Thinking for Success → thinkingforsuccess.com Support the show Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

    38 min

  4. OCT 16

    Dr. Tara Singer on What Decades in Leadership Teach You

    Send us a text What if your next big career decision wasn’t about climbing higher - but choosing wiser? After more than forty years in higher education, Dr. Tara S. Singer has seen it all - great mentors and tough bosses, leaps of faith and gut-wrenching choices to walk away. As the former CEO and President of Omicron Delta Kappa and now a senior consultant with Academic Search, Tara shares the wisdom that only comes from a lifetime of leading, learning, and listening to your own intuition. In this episode, we talk about: Why the right boss can make — or break — your careerHow to recognize red and yellow flags your intuition is already showing youWhat “leaving things better than you found them” really looks like in leadershipTara’s story is a reminder that success isn’t about collecting titles — it’s about collecting wisdom. Every season of your career holds lessons if you’re willing to pause and listen. 🔗 Connect with Tara:  LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-singer/ Academic Search → https://academicsearch.org/ 🎙️ About Your Next Success:  Your Next Success with Dr. Caroline Sangal explores the turning points, decisions, and mindset shifts that shape authentic success — the kind that aligns who you are, what you do best, and the life you’re meant to live. Support the show Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

    57 min

  5. OCT 8

    Episode 18: Dr. Naeema Olatunji – Reinvention, Healing, and the Possibility Era

    Send us a text What happens when you refuse to succumb to your circumstances and instead choose to reinvent and rise in glory? Dr. Naeema Olatunji’s story moves from childhood secrets to healing, heartbreak, and a cycling accident that became a divine disruption. A chiropractor, reinvention coach, and author of Raised as a Lie, Naeema shows how the hardest moments can reveal who we truly are—and what’s possible next. In this conversation we explore: The hidden truth that reshaped Naeema’s identity and futureHow she transformed pain, divorce, and loss into purposeWhat it means to heal from the inside out—body, mind, and spiritHow disruption can become divine directionThe power of surrender, travel, and rediscovery✨ Resources Mentioned Download her free Before the RISE mini journal: https://www.everydamnthing.org/s/Before-the-Rise-Journal-t9h8.pdf Connect with Naeema: DrNaeema.com Instagram & Facebook @DrNaeema https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-naeema-olatunji/  Books: Raised as a Lie, coming soon:Your Possibility Era , and Every Damn Thing – Your Disruption Manual Support the show Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

    1h 4m

  6. SEP 30

    Neena Perez on Faith, Grit, and Straight Talk

    Send us a text What do you do when life keeps throwing punches? Neena Perez knows firsthand how to rise with grit, grace, and God. From childhood abuse, teen motherhood, and domestic violence to a God moment that released her into culinary school, Neena’s journey is proof that your past doesn’t define your future—it can fuel your purpose. In this powerful conversation, Neena shares how she transformed survival into resilience, resilience into impact, and impact into a legacy of helping women step boldly into their God-given calling. We talk about:  • The kitchen as her childhood “pocket of joy”  • The two words that changed her life: “You’re released”  • What it took to graduate as valedictorian after being told she’d amount to nothing  • Why healing is the foundation for authentic success  • How she blends food, faith, and truth-telling through her podcast Straight Talk, No Sugar Added and her new project, The Purpose-Filled Kitchen Neena’s story is a reminder that authentic success isn’t about waiting for perfect conditions—it’s about choosing courage in the middle of the mess. Listen now and discover how you, too, can turn your story into fuel for your purpose. Learn more about Neena Perez Get a copy of her book, Hit Me with Your Best Shot: https://a.co/d/gO1xXsXCheck out Neena's free Masterclass so you can build your dream life and create financial freedom: https://go.neenaperez.com/optin-pageListen to her podcast Straight Talk No Sugar Added wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@straighttalknosugaraddedConnect with her at https://www.instagram.com/straighttalknosugaradded/https://www.linkedin.com/in/neenaperez/https://www.tiktok.com/@straighttalknosugaradded Support the show Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

    47 min

  7. SEP 18

    From Government Grants to Guiding Researchers: Dr. Julia Barzyk's Career Shift

    Send us a text What happens when a federal program manager leaves government service and turns her insider knowledge into a business that helps others thrive? In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Julia Barzyk shares her transition from managing a $6M+ geoscience and engineering research portfolio at the U.S. Army Research Office to founding Wise Investigator—a strategic coaching practice for university researchers seeking funding. You’ll hear about: The moment Julia realized it was time to make a changeThe behind-the-scenes realities of federal research fundingWhat most scientists misunderstand about proposal strategyHow she built a business around a gap she saw in academiaHow career transitions affect identity—and what helped her find peace with leaving a prestigious roleHer perspective on authentic success now, as a business owner and mentorJulia’s story is a powerful example of how technical expertise, when paired with vision and empathy, can be reshaped into something deeply fulfilling—and wildly impactful. Links:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-barzyk/ https://www.youtube.com/@wiseinvestigator https://wiseinvestigator.beehiiv.com/ Support the show Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

    49 min

  8. SEP 11

    Let Her Out - Natalie Siston on Clarity, Courage, and Career Change

    Send us a text What does it really take to let the truest version of you lead? In this powerful episode of Your Next Success, host Dr. Caroline Sangal sits down with Natalie Siston—keynote speaker, author of Let Her Out, and the Lead Global Presenter at Positive Intelligence®—to explore how to navigate career shifts with clarity, authenticity, and internal permission. Natalie opens up about her early corporate career, the unexpected transitions that reshaped her path, and how motherhood, creativity, and mental fitness helped her reconnect to what matters most. She shares how she built a speaking and coaching business rooted in deep service—and how the idea for her book Let Her Out came from decades of unspoken insights finally ready to be shared. This conversation is for anyone wondering what’s next—especially if you’ve been carrying big dreams for a long time and are finally ready to take the next step. In This Episode: Natalie’s career journey from corporate leadership to creative entrepreneurshipThe story behind Let Her Out—and how journaling became a transformational actHow Positive Intelligence (PQ) helped her reframe her inner criticNavigating transitions with courage, especially after motherhoodHow to define success for yourself—and stay grounded in what mattersConnect with Natalie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliesiston Website: https://www.nataliesiston.com Instagram: @NatalieSiston Let Her Out: https://letherout.com/ Let Her Out information: You haven’t lost yourself. You’ve just buried HER under everyone else’s expectations. Let Her Out is your invitation to reconnect with the version of yourself you were always meant to be. Through stories, coaching prompts, and real-life insights, this bestselling book will help you reignite your passions, release what no longer serves you, and reclaim your identity with confidence. Support the show Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

    42 min
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Have you ever looked at your life or career and quietly wondered, “Is this it?” That question isn’t a crisis — it’s a signal. An invitation. A beginning. Your Next Success Podcast with Dr. Caroline Sangal is for students, job seekers, and professionals navigating career transitions, unexpected detours, and the search for authentic success. Here, we normalize questioning your path — because discovering what you truly want begins with letting go of who you thought you had to be. You’ll hear: Honest conversations about layoffs, pivots, burnout, and reinventionGuest interviews with real people navigating career and life turning pointsInsights and frameworks to help you align your work with your purposeWhether you’re just starting out, reimagining what’s next, or simply asking deeper questions — this is your space to pause, reflect, and rebuild from a place of clarity. Stop chasing someone else’s version of success.Start building the career — and life — you were made for. Tune in and begin Your Next Success.

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    Caroline Sangal, PhD, SHRM-CP
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