Career Curves
Real people telling real stories of real careers. A common perception is that careers move in straight lines, from first job to last, yet this is rarely true. Real careers have highs and lows, planned changes and unexpected ones. On each episode of Career Curves, we talk to someone who has had an interesting, curvy career to find out how they navigated the twists and turns. We focus on the opportunities and challenges that came their way, digging into key decisions they faced and how they made them. Listen in and walk away with inspiration and ideas to help you maneuver through the curves in your own career.
Podcasting since 2019 • 39 episodes
Career Curves
Latest Episodes
The Power of And with Neda Cvijetic
Do you ever feel boxed in or typecasted based on your current role or what you've studied? Dr. Neda Cvijetic has made it her mission to break down false barriers throughout her life and career. She's a senior engineering leader AND she has her ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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52:49
Beyond Financial Success with Brenden Mulligan
“I’ve never had a job. And as soon as I stop liking what I'm doing, I generally try to change course.”Throughout his career, Brenden Mulligan, founder of Podpage and head of product at Commonstock, has been driven by more than just fina...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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45:47
Doing What You Love with Tamara Lewis
When Tamara Lewis was growing up in Jamaica, there were only two versions of what future "career success" might look like. She could become a doctor, or she could become a lawyer. She started college as a pre-med student ....and proceeded to ch...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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34:08
Breaking News with Laura Meckler
"Being consistently good doesn't get you very far. You need to be occasionally amazing." That's advice from Laura Meckler, national education writer at the Washington Post. Her career is living proof, and by being good and occasionally amazing ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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51:13
The Door to Opportunity with Matthew Confer
“The door to opportunity is a door marked PUSH.” Throughout his career, Matt Confer has taken to heart this advice from his parents. He’s actively looked for doors and then strategized how to get them open. In this episode, Matt spe...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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49:18