In this episode we are yapping about bridge jobs- the jobs you might take to fill a gap in employment. We discuss the pros and cons, talk about abandoning your ego, seeking community, and taking on new skills in the context of bridge jobs. Also...Kelly has been struck by lightning not once, but twice!

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In this episode of Napping on a Tuesday, we get into the power dynamics of interviews and share our insights from both sides of the Zoom screen. Interviews should be a two-way street, but too often, they feel like awkward performances. We unpack how to reframe the process in real time and reclaim your agency—even if you find yourself in an interview that feels more like a CIA interrogation. From prepping with purpose to regaining control mid-conversation, we explore tactical ways to stay grounded. We also cover small mindset shifts to ease anxiety, and how thank-you notes aren’t just polite—they’re strategic. Plus, why offering feedback to your interviewers might just change the game. If you’ve ever walked out of an interview thinking what just happened?—this one’s for you.

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Kelly is thinking about the concept of nihilism and how it might just be able to free us from caring too much about work. If this sounds depressing, stick with us! We discuss nihilism, Buddhist principles, and cynicism. Ultimately, we're hoping some of these concepts can make work a bit easier to bear, and help put the awe into awesome at work.

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Special guest alert! Our friend Trystin Bailey joins us for a conversation about finding creative flow, work/life balance, the relationship between self connection and values, and how shamanic training and practices shaped his life. Trystin is truly an inspiration and delight, and we hope you enjoy our chat.

Follow Trystin @trystinbailey wherever you might look for him- especially Instagram and LinkedIn.

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To mark the end of Q1 and the Spring Equinox, we’re taking a moment to reflect on our intentions and themes for 2025—checking in on how things are unfolding since our Portal to 2025 episode back in January.

Kelly shares how her focus on health and wellness is evolving, while Karen dives into transmuting emotions and turning insight into action.

TL;DR: We’re feeling grounded, hopeful, and aligned—and we hope you are too.

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In this episode, Kelly discusses her struggles with self promotion and Karen walks us through some of the principles of Meredith Fineman's book, Brag Better: Master the Art of Fearless Self-Promotion. We also practice bragging, with mixed results. Here's to not being perfect, getting better and being loud and proud!

This episode was recorded on March 14, 2025.

Referenced:

Brag Better: Master the Art of Fearless Self- Promotion:

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/617868/brag-better-by-meredith-fineman/

Karen's Color Analysis Business:

https://www.keycoloranalysis.com/

Kelly's Substack: @kyconfo

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In this episode, we're breaking apart the idea of having a "portfolio career". What does it mean to have one, is it more than just a buzzword? What is the portfolio career's relation to creativity and capitalism? We're doing what we do best- yapping- and figuring it out as we go. Thanks for being along for the ride.

This episode was recorded on March 3, 2025.

Head's up: Kelly has a bit of a hot mic in this ep, adjust accordingly.

Referenced in this episode:

Blogs:

https://hbr.org/2021/10/why-you-should-build-a-career-portfolio-not-a-career-path

https://annamackstack.substack.com/p/wtf-is-a-portfolio-career

Book:

Designing Your Life: Build a Life That Works for You by David J. Evans and Bill Burnett

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This week we're talking about the dip in self-esteem that comes along with facing unemployment. We talk about networking while unemployed, facing the loss of "social capital", and fomo. We round out with some self-care tips and reframes to support yourself when you're feeling a little bit like a loser- which you're not, by the way!

*Please note this episode was recorded in November 2024.

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