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A podcast made by and for people in the middle of their careers - dealing with the ups, downs and anxieties. The Middlests explores the reality of being in the middle while finding tangible advice from experts on how to manage the uncertainty and figure out what we want to be when we grow up. Because we can’t be the only ones who haven’t developed their 15-year plan.
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Middlest creators and hosts, Steph & Pedro reflect on launching the first year of the podcast and truly owning the experience in the midst of a pandemic and learning about becoming resilient as a result. The impact of topics and guests are reflected on, including Black Lives Matter and COVID-19. Steph & Pedro highlight learnings for professional an…
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From Passion to Paycheck: When a Side Hustle Becomes More than That (with Julian Lewis)
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Middlest, Julian Lewis shares how he took his side hustle to the bank while working full time. He shares his story of purpose and drive with lessons for how to plan your professional and personal moves based on what “moves” you! Together we revisit the notion of Ikigai, or how to “find purpose” with Anne Baker (Partners International) returning to …
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How to Thrive Through Turmoil at Work (with Ian Patrick)
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Non-profit organizations can be tough and this week's Middlest, Ian Patrick, joins us to discuss how he has navigated this environment. Leadership changes, communication and "leaning in-to" cohorts are key elements that influenced Ian's path, and now provide learnings for how to affect change in and out of the workplace. NYU Professor and Career co…
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Stop Taking On Too Much In + Out of Work (with Kristen Chung)
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We are joined by Middlest, Kristen Chung to discuss "taking on too much," which feels like a cautionary tale during the current extended crisis. If you ever question whether you're providing enough value or have a hint of perfectionist tendencies, Kristen's story of workplace highs and lows will underscore that you're not alone! Career coach Anne B…
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One Life, Two Competing Forces - Personal vs. Professional (with Dr. Jasmine Harris)
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In this episode, the Middlests transition from coping with the pandemic to reflecting on the recent shared collective experience. Specifically, the inequities that the pandemic exposed, which the resurgence of #BlackLivesMatters highlighted, and how these concurrent critical experiences are affecting Black and brown professionals. However, professi…
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In the final episode in the “Career Connections for Coping” mini-series, The Middlests tackle how to pivot in your career and/or job search, during a crisis. Our prolonged period of national crisis has led to reflection and/or job insecurities that make it a moment for Middlests to either pivot their career based on new realizations and priorities,…
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In the second part of the “Career Connections for Coping” mini-series, The Middlests turn from engaging with intention to: how to have impact remotely & digitally. Whether you’re working from home during the pandemic or affected by changes to your work environment, the “new normal” requires us to make certain shifts. Connecting with colleagues cont…
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The Middlests are back with a three-part mini-series while working from home called, “Career Connections for Coping.” Having spent a lot of time thinking about connecting and reconnecting, Steph & Pedro dive into best practices on how to adapt your style given the global pandemic and stress with the help of an expert on each episode. In this episod…
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Building Resilience While Working from Home During a Pandemic
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For the second BONUS episode during COVID-19, The Middlests spoke with career coach, Barbara Phillips (Partners International) about the four stages of "Transition" as researched by William Bridges. Specifically, how to recognize what stage you are in and how to shift your mindset from reacting to acting in accordance with your needs during this ti…
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As the U.S. manages through the COVID-19 pandemic, millions in the workforce have been asked to work remotely. However, According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 29 percent of Americans can work from home, including one in 20 service workers and more than half of information workers. Is working from home the same pre & post COVID-19? Steph …
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How to Leverage Rejection into New Opportunities (with Christian Siriano)
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In business, rejection is woven into any career path, from the interview process, to influencing decisions (or not), selling through ideas, or even the promotion cycle. How do you accept, receive, apply and thrive in the face of rejection? Or do you? In this episode, The Middlests speak with Christian Siriano about how to stay balanced when, “one d…
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How to Claim Your Space (with Elaine Welteroth)
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On this special episode, we partnered with Newsweek Conversations on a live event recording with guest Elaine Welteroth who was the youngest and first black editor at Teen Vogue. Our interview echoes her book, More than Enough, which sheds light on her journey of self-identity and how she has created an authentic life and career.…
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What it Means to Feel Behind in Your Career (with Josh Lucido)
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This episode tackles the issue of feeling behind in your career and the different causes that lead us there. With so much access to other people's lives and careers through social media, it's no wonder many of us are prone to comparing ourselves through available online profiles and posts. This week's Middlest, Josh Lucido, shares his experience as…
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Building a Culture of Communication (with Kate Ward)
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In episode two we discuss the culture of communication from the ground up, no matter your role in an organization. We talk with Kate Ward who grew Bustle Digital Group from infancy to over a hundred editors. Expert Liz Tran translates learnings from her favorite resources - "Radical Candor" and "Crucial Conversations" into how-tos into building wor…
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Overcoming the Feeling of Being Stuck (with Brittany Hennessy)
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In our pilot episode, we focus on the feeling of stagnation in the workplace, exploring ways to move forward. The Middlests talk with Brittany Hennessy - author, mom-boss and influencer marketing maven - about her journey and how feeling stuck became a launching pad for her dream career. Liz Tran, executive career coach and founder of Reset in NYC,…
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