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Creative Career Thinking is your thought partner to think creatively about your career in the Entertainment I Media Industry.
Its mission is to help you understand your potential, redefine and protect creativity in the workplace and transform social beliefs and barriers that influence people's growth and wellbeing.
Creative Career Thinking also brings attention to the often unspoken expat experience for those starting from scratch in a second language.
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It's funny, listening to this episode now, I hear myself trying to force creativity into a place it simply couldn't exist. I don't know if this is a relaunch but it's just a step in sharing something I felt like today. Creativity isn't obedient to a schedule. Mine was nowhere to be found for a good while. I tried so many things to pull it back, to tap into it but nothing I produced during that time would stick with me. A year after is flooding back and I don't have enough hours to...
We are back! After a challenging life change and months of inside-out exploration to find clarity and direction in my career, within my new life, I am ready to continue sharing with you. This episode is an unscripted life update after a major overseas move and a turbulent year. It hasn't been the picture-perfect sabbatical you often see on Instagram, but that's where the real insights come from. I will be unpacking what it took to choose a direction without a clear plan, but for now, let's ...
Join me in reflecting about the nuanced relationship between unemployment and creativity. I am sharing my very personal thoughts and circumstances, exploring how the shift from a bustling career to a period of unemployment prompted a reflection on the impact on creativity. Between an ocean of societal pressures and personal expectations, the episode navigates the guilt associated with professional pauses. From layoffs to intentional breaks, each phase of unemployment is discussed, emph...
In this episode, join me and Luis Labrador as we embark on a journey through the complex landscape of the film industry. Here's a sneak peek at what we uncover: Unlikely Beginnings: Discover the story of how Luis and I first crossed paths at Disney (don't be afraid to make friends and get out there!)Passion Ignited: Learn about Luis's entrance into the industry and the sparks that ignited his profound passion for film. We explore his early experiences and how he adapted to the evolving ...
In this episode I am introducing you to my friend Maria Castillo! Maria started her journey in the US as a babysitter, 13 years later we are celebrating her recognition in Investment News Magazine list for best financial advisors in the US. Often times hearing career stories can fuel creativity or spark ideas to others, and we all have to get very creative and resourceful navigating our careers no matter what industry, now more than ever. Topics we touched: How Maria ended up from Spain to th...
A friend of mine was recently recognized for her career accomplishments in 40 under 40 list and it sparked thought for reflection on the age topic. I am super excited because I have been celebrating this milestone with her for weeks and you will get to meet her in Episode 5! This episode is a brief reflection I wanted to make within a broad topic of ageism that affects us all in some degree or another and whether is consciously or unconsciously. As the narrative keeps evolving is good...
What is your meaning of a mold career-wise? I have mixed feelings about it! Let’s have a discussion about fitting or not fitting the mold. If we understand mold as a company structure there is always a mold, however healthy companies and cultures where you click you won’t feel as much like you have to fit in a mold, like you may feel in those who do not align with your values and work style. It is really difficult to manage a situation where we want to fit somewhere but someone e...
Fairly frequently I get approach by the question if we should be putting past employers and big brand on our Linkedin. It is a topic I saw very debated during the pandemic and thought I would do a reflection on it. I am not giving you a yes or no for an answer because both are valid but it is always fun to reflect and get to decide what works for you based on the moment you find yourself in and what your goal is on that social media platform. Take the chance to go an updat...
Introduction to Creative Career Thinking Podcast by Gisela. Let's kick this off with a story of my career beginnings in the US that had me cry loud but now makes me feel proud. Learn about the type of content you will find here and join us in this journey to discuss highly impactful topics from unique perspectives. This podcast is not a lecture but a space to discuss relevant approaches to career matters and to share stories so you can find what works for YOU, particularly if you rela...
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