Best Navigating Solo Network™ Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 446 - How to Hire And Navigate Startup Culture w/ CEO, Kevin Van Gundy 34:04

2d ago34:04

34:04

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Charity: Water Founder & CEO Scott Harrison on the Misery of “Having It All,” Leveraging His Network, and Transforming The Nonprofit Marketing Game 59:03

2d ago59:03

59:03

Scott Harrison is the founder and CEO of charity: water, a nonprofit that has funded over 171,000 projects to bring clean, safe, drinkable water to more than 20 million people across 29 countries. Unfulfilled from a decade of living the fast-paced extravagance of a nightclub promoter, he decided to seek a more purposeful life. He parted toward West…

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Episode 445 - Career Switching and Job Search 101 w/ Account Manager, Jordyn Wallace 33:02

4d ago33:02

33:02

Hanging with a fellow Randstad employee to talk all things job search tips! If you want to check out all the things ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠torc.dev⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has going on head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/taylordesseyn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to get plugged in!

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Parents: Please Don't Let Your College Kid Blow Their Summer Internship 23:55

5d ago23:55

23:55

Parents Please Don't Let Your College Kid Blow Their Summer Internship: Let's face it—most students aren't prepared for what real-world work demands. School doesn't teach soft skills like communication, professionalism, or how to read a room. That's where this episode steps in. It's a no-fluff guide to help young professionals show up, stand out, a…

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Resistance v. Surrender 16:46

5d ago16:46

16:46

In this episode, I am using the analogy of a really ugly run I completed recently to explain universal lessons about goal achievement. In addition to resistance and surrender, I’m talking about motivation, discipline, and of course, mindset! Listen to the story; stay for the takeaways. ;)Connect with Amy on social:Personal FB: @AmyEllettBaumanLinke…

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Episode 444 - How AI is Effecting the Interviewing w/ Head of Dev Relations, Angie Jones 37:18

6d ago37:18

37:18

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Episode 443 - Advice from a Hiring Manager w/ Eng Manager Dan Digangi 24:51

9d ago24:51

24:51

Hanging with my guy Dan who is a Engineering Manager at Active Campaign to talk through the job search! If you want to check out all the things ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠torc.dev⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has going on head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/taylordesseyn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to get plugged in!

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Risk Like a Mother: When to Take Risks and When to Avoid Them with Business Attorney Gentry Schaab 25:07

12d ago25:07

25:07

Welcome back to Business Like a Mother! I’m your host, Jen Morris, and in today’s episode, we’re diving into the topic of risk—not just avoiding it, but how to take risks like a mother. And who better to discuss this with than attorney Gentry Schaab? In this conversation, we explore two important sides of risk: ✅ The risks you take when starting an…

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Episode 442 - Building a Network & Betting on Yourself w/ Co-Founder Dee Murthy 34:28

11d ago34:28

34:28

Hanging out with Co-Founder Dee Murthy to talk about his entrepreneurial journey. Check out his podcast Groupchat!! If you want to check out all the things ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠torc.dev⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has going on head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/taylordesseyn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to get plugged in!

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Tackling the New Toxic Workplace Trends 8:04

11d ago8:04

8:04

Is this you? I sure hope not. In this snack segment of Leave Your Mark, I explore the recent workplace trends of micro-pettiness and performative workaholism. Learn about the humorous yet harmful ways employees resist toxic bosses and how the pressure to appear constantly busy is taking a toll on mental health. I offer actionable advice for both ma…

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Episode 441 - How to Hire Properly w/ Brian Holt, Staff PM @ Neon.tech 33:15

13d ago33:15

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hanging with the legend Brian Holt to talk about all things hiring and what he looks for when he hires!! if you want to check out all the things ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠torc.dev⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has going on head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/taylordesseyn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to get plugged in!

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Episode 440 - Solo Show 27:32

16d ago27:32

27:32

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Episode 439 - From Sales to First Engineering Job at Netflix w/ Shaundai Person 38:34

18d ago38:34

38:34

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Eight Sleep Co-Founder Alexandra Zatarain on Having Difficult Conversations and Being Throw Into The Leadership Fire 52:14

18d ago52:14

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Alexandra Zatarain is the co-founder and VP of Brand and Marketing of Eight Sleep, the world's first sleep fitness company. With accolades like being named to Forbes 30 Under 30 and Inc’s 100 female founders lists, Alexandra is the marketing genius that helped put Eight Sleep on the map. Starting Eight Sleep with minimal marketing experience, she m…

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Speak Out Like a Mother: Speaking Your Mind and Using Your Business as an Act of Resistance with Breann Colpitts 24:53

19d ago24:53

24:53

Welcome back to Business Like a Mother! In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to have Breann Colpitts on the show. Breann is an autistic school psychologist, social coach for twice-exceptional humans, and a mom to two neurodivergent children. She’s also the co-host of the Parenting Neurodivergent Humans podcast and the co-founder of Successfully Social.…

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Ep #407: A Decade of Building XYPN from the Inside Out 49:49

19d ago49:49

49:49

In this special episode of Behind The Advisor, Alan Moore interviews Maddy Roche, XYPN's first employee and longtime podcast host, as she prepares to depart after nearly 11 years. From her start as the "Director of Getting Sh!t Done" to becoming an executive business coach, Maddy reflects on her journey with XYPN, discussing the challenges of growi…

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From Fear to Freedom: Harnessing AI for Personal and Professional Growth with Marc Beckman 40:48

19d ago40:48

40:48

In today's rapidly evolving landscape, the choice is clear: either harness the power of artificial intelligence to propel you and your business forward or watch as competitors leave you in their digital dust. In this episode of Leave Your Mark, I sit down with my friend Mark Beckman, CEO of DMA United, bestselling author, podcast host, and NYU prof…

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Retirement Possibilities with Ann Fox 34:50

19d ago34:50

34:50

If you knew you were going to live to be 100, would you be planning for your future differently? Would you be taking care of yourself differently? In this episode, I’m talking to Ann Fox of Centenari-Ann. Ann fully expects to live to 100 as her happy, healthy, fulfilled self.I’m excited for you to hear my conversation with Ann! She is sharing what …

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Episode 438 - Finding a Job Through Community w/ Appwrites Nishant Jain 26:07

20d ago26:07

26:07

hanging out with Integration engineer and appwrite hero nishant jain to talk about his job search journey! if you want to check out all the things ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠torc.dev⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has going on head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/taylordesseyn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to get plugged in!

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Episode 437 - Navigating Your Career and Job Search w/ Leon Noel 25:56

23d ago25:56

25:56

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Episode 436 - Do What You Love and It Just Works Out w/ Kevin Blanco, Sr. DevRel 28:30

25d ago28:30

28:30

hanging with my friend kevin from appsmith! talking about how he got to where he is at in his career! if you want to check out all the things ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠torc.dev⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has going on head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/taylordesseyn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to get plugged in!

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4 Lessons I Learned from Running My First Online Summit 14:02

26d ago14:02

14:02

In this episode, I’m sharing the 4 key lessons I learned from hosting my first online summit—filled with excitement, chaos, and empowerment. Whether you’re planning your own event or juggling business and motherhood, this episode offers insights on how to make big projects happen. Key Takeaways: Lesson 1: Done Is Better Than Perfect Taking action—e…

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Communicating to Lead: Tactical Advice and Powerhouse Insights from Sally Susman 51:54

26d ago51:54

51:54

Have you ever wondered how great communicators drive real change? In this episode of Leave Your Mark, I have the pleasure of interviewing Sally Susman, a powerhouse in the world of communications and leadership whose career journey has taken her through C-level roles at Estee Lauder, American Express, and now as Executive Vice President and Chief C…

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Living Longer, Planning Smarter with Cathleen Toomey 55:44

25d ago55:44

55:44

In this insightful episode of The Navigating Solo™ Podcast, host Ailene Gerhardt sits down with Cathleen Toomey, host of the podcast Seniority Authority to discuss all things aging! They dive into the evolving landscape of solo aging, exploring how living longer presents both unique opportunities and challenges. Cathleen shares insights on the impo…

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Episode 435 - The Power of Putting Yourself Out There w/ Aaron Francis 39:39

28d ago39:39

39:39

hanging out with the amazing Aaron Francis to really dig into his talk about putting yourself out there! if you want to check out all the things ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠torc.dev⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has going on head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/taylordesseyn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to get plugged in!

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Episode 434 - How to Navigate Large Conferences w/ Nick Taylor, Dev Advocate 32:17

1M ago32:17

32:17

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How I Rebuilt When EVERYTHING Changed at Once | Loss, Marriage, New City, New Life - Solo Episode 48:23

1M ago48:23

48:23

After more than a year of silence, Megan Bruneau returns with the Failure Factor to share a deeply personal episode about navigating one of the most challenging years of her life. In this raw and insightful conversation, Megan shares her journey through profound grief, major life transitions, and the lessons she discovered along the way. In this ep…

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Ep #406: Navigating the Transition: How XYPN Sapphire Simplifies Going Solo 34:43

1M ago34:43

34:43

Going independent doesn’t mean doing it alone. In this episode, Brian Muller, founder of Momentous Wealth Advisors, shares his journey through the RIA transition and how XYPN Sapphire helped him navigate compliance, operations, and client transfers—without sacrificing his brand or autonomy. He opens up about building a lifestyle practice, overcomin…

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Wing It Like a Mother: How to Build Your Business While You’re in Mid-Flight 13:12

1M ago13:12

13:12

Welcome back to Business Like a Mother! In today’s episode, Jen Morris shares her journey of stepping into her true calling as a mom in business. She opens up about the challenges of feeling misaligned with her work, the turning point that made her realize it was time to pivot, and how trusting her instincts has led her to greater fulfillment and s…

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Episode 433 - The Winding Road w/ Leslie Greenwood, Co-Founder of Women Wednesday 30:14

1M ago30:14

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Standing Out and Stepping Up: Personal Branding, Strategic Networking, and Effective Delegation with Dave Kerpen 37:28

1M ago37:28

37:28

There are certain people who progress at a feverish pace. My friend Dave Kerpen is a serial entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, visionary, and man of many, many traits. You could also say he’s a hustler that never stops learning. Fun fact: Dave was one of the only “Twitter friends” that I met in real life early on as my former social m…

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Your Network is Your NET WORTH (even in your personal life!) 16:56

1M ago16:56

16:56

Do you need to build your network even if you don’t work outside the home? If you aren’t currently looking for a job? And what does that even mean, “network?”This is one of my FAVORITE topics to talk about! If you don’t relate to the term “network,” then replace it with terms like “team” or “circle.” What I’m talking about in this episode of Girl N…

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Episode 432 - 10 Month Job Search w/ Jeremy Barger, Director of Engineering 35:23

1M ago35:23

35:23

catching up with my friend Jeremy on his latest job search that took 10 months. Our goal is to give you practical tips to level up your job search. if you want to check out all the things ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠torc.dev⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has going on head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/taylordesseyn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to get plugged in!…

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Episode 431 - What To Do When You Are Laid Off w/ Eng Leader, Colin Lord 43:37

1M ago43:37

43:37

we are going to dive into Colin's last job search and how he overcame getting a position during a downturn and the holidays! if you want to check out all the things ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠torc.dev⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has going on head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/taylordesseyn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to get plugged in!…

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Episode 430 - Recruiter Turned Software Developer w/ Brooke Sweedar 38:01

1M ago38:01

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joined this morning by the wonderful Brooke Sweedar to talk about her career journey from a 10+ year recruiter and diving into software development! if you want to check out all the things ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠torc.dev⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has going on head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/taylordesseyn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to get plugged in!…

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Network Like a Mother (part 3): 5 Proven Strategies to Strengthen Your Connections as a Mom in Business 14:39

1M ago14:39

14:39

Welcome back to Business Like a Mother! In this episode, Jen Morris dives deeper into the power of professional networking for moms in business. Building a network is one thing, but leveraging it effectively is where the real magic happens. Whether you're managing a side hustle, a small business, or a full-scale operation, Jen shares actionable str…

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Digital Marketing Maverick: How Dina Fierro Challenges the Norm 32:43

1M ago32:43

32:43

In this episode of Leave Your Mark, I sit down with marketing executive Dina Fierro. With over 15 years of experience in driving digital marketing for luxury brands like Christian Louboutin, NARS, and Shiseido Americas. Dina’s career is all about taking bold steps and navigating through unexplored territories, particularly in digital innovation. Sh…

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Episode 429 - Hello Darkness My Old Friend w/ DevRel Expert, Tessa Kriesel 40:07

1M ago40:07

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talking about the importance of getting out, productivity hacks, and getting away from your desk if you want to check out all the things ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠torc.dev⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has going on head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/taylordesseyn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to get plugged in!

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Episode 428 - Advancing Your Career from Senior to Leadership w/ Principal Engineer, Stephen Shary 36:03

1M ago36:03

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Stoked to hang with Principal Engineer Stephen Shary to talk about things to consider going from senior to leadership as well as how to build good tech culture. If you want to check out all the things ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠torc.dev⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has going on head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/taylordesseyn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to get plugged in!…

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Network Like a Mother (part 2): Busting Networking Myths 14:04

2M ago14:04

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Welcome back to Business Like a Mother! Today, Jen Morris dives into a topic that’s pivotal for moms in business: networking. Forget the awkward small talk and pressure to pitch yourself—this episode is all about creating meaningful, authentic connections that truly move the needle in your business. Jen explores how moms in business can shift from …

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Ep #405: The Art of Client Onboarding: Creating Exceptional Experiences Through Automation 38:00

2M ago38:00

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On this episode of Behind the Advisor, I'm thrilled to chat with Libby Greiwe, founder of The Efficient Advisor, about the power of a well-designed and automated client onboarding process. During our conversation, Libby breaks down her three-phase onboarding approach: the first 30 days focused on professionalism, days 30-60 on surprising and deligh…

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Episode 427 - The Tactical Part of Community w/ Pauline Narvas, Community @ Vercel 30:20

2M ago30:20

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Mastering Media in the Freelance Age with Keyaira Boone 45:29

2M ago45:29

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In this episode of Leave Your Mark, I interview Keyaira Boone, an accomplished writer, columnist, and co-author recognized for her work across multiple prominent media outlets. Keyaira shares her journey from aspiring full-time journalist to thriving freelance writer, offering invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of journalism. She discu…

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