About Us
We are a podcast made by and for people in the mid-stage of their career (aka Middlests) because we can’t be the only ones who haven’t developed their 15-year plan!
Because we’ve heard so much about the journeys of business heroes/mavens but very little about what it feels like when you’re not there yet.
We aim to provide a sense of community and tangible advice for people who are in the middle of their careers.
Your Hosts
Husband, brother, son, moonlighting as an
Adweek Media All-Star.
Optimist, creative strategist, music fan, and MBA with textbook imposter syndrome.
Latest Episode
One Life, Two Competing Forces (Personal vs. Professional)
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, professionals broadly are dueling with how to find their footing as their careers have been impacted and similarly find their voice as it relates to the social issues driving action at all levels of our society.
Our guest, Dr. Jasmine Harris, shares her experience transitioning to virtual teaching while remaining a steadfast advocate for her students. You can follow her on Twitter @DrHarrisJay.
Listen here:
Apple Podcasts using: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-life-two-competing-forces-personal-vs-professional/id1488997332?i=1000480311229
Spotify using: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0WtKugUvwrOEEZ5CNHSI0I
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Career Connections for Coping Series
Part IIl: How to Pivot and/or Job Search
Part IIl: How to Pivot and/or Job Search
Part IIl: How to Pivot and/or Job Search
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, and/or the need to find a new job.
Career coaches Anne Baker and Amy Davidson (Partners International) help us focus on strategies to achieve your goals.
Listen here:
Apple Podcasts using: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/career-connections-for-coping-part-3/id1488997332?i=1000477248455
Spotify using: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6eY00lqvHArUlFkLBt7WYd
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Part II: Making an Impact Digitally
Part IIl: How to Pivot and/or Job Search
Part IIl: How to Pivot and/or Job Search
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 continues to be key but making an impact through video conferences and/or remotely, requires us to project a “new” version of ourselves.
Career coach Anne Baker (Partners International) returns to the show to give us ways of identifying the elements to lean on and the actions to take for driving impact in the “new normal.”
Listen here:
Apple Podcasts using: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/career-connections-for-coping-part-2/id1488997332?i=1000475802938
Spotify using: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3f4Wxs6bGguwi8m5YfpijI
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Part I: How to Engage with Intention
Part IIl: How to Pivot and/or Job Search
Part I: How to Engage with Intention
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 first episode, they focused on how to engage with intention. Career expert Amy Davidson of Partners International shares how to "learn," "share" & become “discoverable”
during this time of crisis.
Listen here:
Apple Podcasts using: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/career-connections-for-coping-part-1/id1488997332?i=1000474986885
Spotify using: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2zOkA0Y0DUKZertCaVGgYF?si=QFog8IunTZep2S44RT22Vg
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Bonus Episode 2
Building Resilience While Working from Home During a Pandemic (with Barbara Phillips)
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 time of crisis and change.
Bonus Episode: 1
Telework in the Time of Coronavirus
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 & Pedro created a special pod to dive into the state of work, share tips & resources for how to thrive remotely, and share perspectives on the newly remote workforce.
Listen here:
Spotify using https://open.spotify.com/episode/3G3eiAoZempWOC1Pr00CC4
Apple using
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3G3eiAoZempWOC1Pr00CC4?si=bZKB9Q_9SkyRbI5Bz30Z7g
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Episode 5
How to Leverage Rejection into New Opportunities (with Christian Siriano)
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 day you’re in, and the next day you’re out!” The business man, fashion designer, and "Project Runway" TV host offers learnings from his own professional journey.
Produced in partnership with Newsweek Conversations.
Listen here:
Spotify using https://open.spotify.com/episode/32m9XPXlvtc0WGMepIBhrI?si=q3FgtO3VTxO_rCl4ZVbZag&fbclid=IwAR03_pVTDl2uw40TrmRUXa-5YVscY0APVTsAb_rHuUsJXq8I3TtC7LbjLsE
Apple using https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-leverage-rejection-into-new-opportunities-christian/id1488997332?i=1000468213404
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Episode 4
How to Claim Your Space (with Elaine Welteroth)
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 echos her book, More than Enough, which sheds light on her journey of self-identity and how she has created an authentic life and career.
Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-middlests/id1488997332#episodeGuid=Buzzsprout-2785300
Episode 3
What it Means to Feel Behind in Your Career (with Joshua Lucido)
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 a "career switcher,"
from career pursuits to family purpose. Our expert, Anne Baker, shares how to
avoid the pitfalls of this behavior while focusing on your own path.
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Episode 2
Building a Culture of Communication (with Kate Ward)
In episode two we discuss the culture of communication from the ground up,
no matter your role in an organization.
The Middlests speak with Kate Ward, former Editor in Chief of Bustle Digital Group,
about what worked for her group, what didn’t, as well as what to watch out for 🤓
Liz Tran, executive career coach and founder of Reset in NYC, joins us once more and provides a dose of direction for middlests to make communications in the workplace, work for them.
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Pilot Episode
Overcoming the Feeling of Being Stuck (with Brittany Hennessy)
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, provides three tangible takeaways that enable you to get out of the rut and move forward with intention.
Resources:
https://www.brittanyhennessy.com/
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