Your Career, Your Way

So many people are sitting on a version of themselves they've outgrown — a job title, a hobby they used to love, an identity they feel attached to. In this solo episode, Aziza shares her personal framework for making changes that actually stick- whether you're thinking about any kind of pivot or rebrand (online, career, or just in how you show up). Give yourself that permission to change your mind, or your identity! It’s actually pretty freeing. Consider this a nudge. What have you outgrown that you’re looking to change? Join the Community! Join our WhatsApp Women’s Career Community for career tips, workshops, coworking calls & more: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KFtDL9Nvnus5OR4RZP7QGf Follow us on IG: @_yourcareeryourway RSVP to our upcoming Career Mapping Workshop on September 17, 2026 in Fort Lauderdale! https://pci.jotform.com/form/262316610502041

Feeling miserable in your job but have no idea what to do about it or what to do next ? You’re definitely not alone (even if it feels this way!) In this episode, Laura shares why it’s important to stop randomly applying to jobs out of frustration and instead slow down, gain clarity, and make more intentional career moves. She shares her own experience about feeling stuck, unhappy, and unfulfilled at work and why you always have more options than you think you do. How to identify what is (and isn’t!) working in your current and past roles by dissecting your career How your career values can reveal where you’re experiencing misalignment Why identifying your career non-negotiables can completely change your job search How gaining clarity will help you make more aligned career decisions ✨ Need support figuring out your career direction? Book a free 30-minute call to explore whether -6 Weeks to Career Clarity- is right for you: https://calendly.com/lauracriscione ❓Have questions first? Email “ 6 Weeks ” to laura.c.criscione@gmail.com and I’ll send you a PDF with more info! Companion Job Fulfillment Exercise: https://www.coachingwithlaurac.com/resources Join the Community! Join our WhatsApp Women’s Career Community for career tips, workshops, co-working calls & more: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KFtDL9Nvnus5OR4RZP7QGf Follow us on IG: @_yourcareeryourway Hate your job but don’t know what to do next?: www.coachingwithlaurac.com/work-with-me

2026 officially became the “Analog Year,” as many generations are experiencing digital fatigue. In this episode, Aziza and Laura dig into why so many are trading screens for park picnics, why AI productivity culture is exhausting everyone, and why doing "low effort" analog activities might be the most important thing you do all week. Yes, analog activities never disappeared, but technology and AI advancements have a chokehold over our time and attention. Listen to this episode to find your way back to intentional living and consumption! In this episode, we discuss: Why 2024's "brain rot" gave way to 2026's analog resurgence The AI productivity trap and why everyone's tired of being "efficient" Options for setting boundaries around your phone Letting yourself be bored and having simple, low-cost hobbies Join the Community! Join our WhatsApp Women’s Career Community for career tips, workshops, co-working calls & more: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KFtDL9Nvnus5OR4RZP7QGf Follow us on IG: @_yourcareeryourway Hate your job but don’t know what to do next?: www.coachingwithlaurac.com/work-with-me Want to be a better manager/leader?: https://www.beacons.ai/choiceleadership

Thinking about starting a business or wondering what it really looks like behind the scenes? In this episode, Aziza and Laura get real about what it's actually like to build an online service based business from the ground up. They dive into their biggest lessons learned, mistakes they'd avoid next time, and questions for you to ask yourself before you take the leap. Whether you're actively building something on the side, testing an idea, or just curious if entrepreneurship is a right fit, listen to this episode first! What you’ll take from this episode: What we underestimated about running a business before we started Realities of having a secondary source of income in this economy The biggest lessons (and mistakes) from building our own ventures Practical questions to ask yourself before pursuing a business idea Join the Community! Join our WhatsApp Women’s Career Community for career tips, workshops, coworking calls & more: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KFtDL9Nvnus5OR4RZP7QGf Follow us on IG: @_yourcareeryourway Hate your job but don’t know what to do next?: www.coachingwithlaurac.com/work-with-me Want to be a better manager/leader?: https://www.beacons.ai/choiceleadership

In this episode, Aziza shares her non-negotiables of this new decade and as a corporate drop-out. While life circumstances may be different for us all, there is still something for all to be inspired by. Walk away with some ideas or new priorities for yourself, and let's help each other get to where we need to be! Some priorities Aziza shares includes: - Financial habits to drop or keep as you learn to manage money better - Seeing everything as an investment - whether you're attending a birthday party, or investing in your fitness journey -Investing in quality clothes, or even finding opportunities to save Wealthfront Referreal Link (receive 4.30% APY by signing up!) https://www.wealthfront.com/c/affiliates/invited/AFFB-55LV-DBT9-KFW9 BYB Personal Finance Dashboard mentioned in the episode: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard Join the YCYW Community! Join our WhatsApp Women’s Career Community for career tips, workshops, coworking calls & more: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KFtDL9Nvnus5OR4RZP7QGf Follow us on IG: @_yourcareeryourway Follow us on TT: @yourcareeryourwaypod Hate your job but don’t know what to do next?: www.coachingwithlaurac.com/work-with-me Want to be a better manager/leader?: https://www.beacons.ai/choiceleadership

Have you ever looked up and wondered where the last few months, or even years, went? If every day feels the same and you're simply going through the motions, you may be living on autopilot. In this solo episode, Laura explores why this happens (especially while working a 9–5), the psychology behind autopilot mode, and 10 practical ways to bring more intention, energy, and fulfillment back into your daily life! In this episode, you’ll learn: What living on "autopilot" really means and why our brains naturally do it Common signs you may be stuck in repetitive routines Why working a traditional 9–5 can make time feel like it's flying by 10 simple strategies to create more novelty, purpose, and joy in your everyday life Join the Community! Join our WhatsApp Women’s Career Community for career tips, workshops, co-working calls & more: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KFtDL9Nvnus5OR4RZP7QGf Follow us on IG: @_yourcareeryourway Follow us on TT: @yourcareeryourwaypod Hate your job but don’t know what to do next?: www.coachingwithlaurac.com/work-with-me Want to be a better manager/leader?: https://www.beacons.ai/choiceleadership

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "I'm just not good at that," or "I'll never be able to do this"? These thoughts may be keeping you stuck more than you realize. In this episode, Laura and Aziza break down the difference between a fixed and growth mindset, how these patterns show up in your career and everyday life, and practical ways to start shifting your thinking so you can create more opportunities for yourself. In this episode, we cover: What a fixed mindset vs. a growth mindset actually is Common thoughts that signal you're operating from a fixed mindset Real-life examples of how a fixed mindset affects promotions, learning new skills, and career growth Simple strategies to begin developing a growth mindset Reflection questions to help you identify where your mindset may be holding you back You’ll walk away with tools to recognize and challenge those limiting beliefs and actionable reflection prompts you can implement this week! Join our Career Community! Join our WhatsApp Women’s Community for career tips, workshops, co-working calls & more: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KFtDL9Nvnus5OR4RZP7QGf Follow us on IG: @_yourcareeryourway Follow us on TT: @yourcareeryourwaypod Hate your job but don’t know what to do next?: www.coachingwithlaurac.com/work-with-me Want to be a better manager/leader?: https://www.beacons.ai/choiceleadership

In a world that celebrates the linear career - specializing in one thing and sticking to it, this one is for careerist who genuinely thrives across multiple interests, roles, and skill sets. Hello, generalists! In this conversation, Aziza and Laura reframe what it means to be a generalist and why your ability to span disciplines, adapt quickly, and connect dots across industries is one of the best strategies (if you know how to position yourself and your skills right). Being multi-passionate isn't about doing everything, being everything, or having it all figured out at once. It's about getting clear on what success and fulfillment actually look like for you — not the version we've been taught to want. In this episode, we cover: Why the generalist path gets underestimated (and what you can do to promote your skills) How non-linear and portfolio careers are the future of work What it looks like to define your own version of a successful career Whether you're a generalist, pursuing a portfolio career, or need some inspiration before you pivot a long-time job, this one is for you! As always, join and connect with us: Instagram: @_yourcareeryourway WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KFtDL9Nvnus5OR4RZP7QGf Ready for a career change?: https://www.coachingwithlaurac.com/work-with-me Want to be a better manager/leader?: https://website.beacons.ai/choiceleadership

In this episode, we sit with a question that sounds simple but cuts surprisingly deep: If you had to introduce yourself without your job, your ethnicity, your hobbies, or your location- what would you say? Your hosts go one layer deeper, past the labels and into the why behind them, into what really drives us. Whether you're someone who's always had a clear sense of self or someone who's never been asked to think this way, this episode will leave you thinking about yourself in a new way. This exercise is harder than it sounds, but if you try it out yourself, reach out to us to let us know your new intro! & as always, join our WhatsApp Community! (Career tips, workshops & more): Follow us on IG: @_yourcareeryourway Follow us on TT: @yourcareeryourwaypod Ready for a career change?: https://www.coachingwithlaurac.com/work-with-me Want to be a better manager/leader?: https://www.beacons.ai/choiceleadership

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/

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

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

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: @yourcareeryourwaypod Come hang out on Linkedin! (Career tips, workshops, & free resources): https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13145203/

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

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/

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

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/

Feeling challenged in your job search? Looking for more help through the process? In this episode, Aziza and Laura discuss the challenges of job searching and provide actionable tips to make the process less daunting by leveraging technology and networking. Your worth remains unchanged throughout the job search process and we encourage the celebration of small victories along the way! Check out some of these resources we’ve found helpful in processes of our own: TEAL Resume Builder: https://app.tealhq.com/invite/r/mGhqkE3R Improve Productivity by Overcoming Parkinson’s Law: https://asana.com/resources/parkinsons-law Follow us on IG : @_yourcareeryourway Follow us on TT: @yourcareeryourwaypod

Did you know that nearly 80% of jobs aren’t posted online ? That’s the secret job market —and the only way to tap into it is by networking. In this episode, Laura and Aziza shift how you think about networking. It’s not just awkward events—it’s about having simple, genuine conversations anywhere : in your yoga class, at coffee shops, or even the grocery store. We break down the science of Strong vs. Weak Ties , and why casual connections can lead to big opportunities. Resource: Networking That Pays → themichellewarner.com Leave a comment and let us know what topic you want us to dive into more!

Aziza and Laura kick off Season 3 with a fresh conversation inspired by the World Happiness Report! In this episode, we explore what true wellbeing looks like—both at work and beyond. From surprising data points to our personal stories, we start to unpack the top elements that actually make us happy on the job (spoiler: it’s not your paycheck). Tune in for a mix of insight, inspiration, and real talk you won’t want to miss!