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Welcome to the Reboot Loading, a podcast about uncertainties related to careers. From navigating the job market after layoffs,  to stepping away from the corporate world for an entrepreneur adventure. You may not know what it is you'd like to be when you grow up, and that's ok, let's figure it out together!

Hosted By: Stephanie

In each episode I will bring you interviews from those who are out there navigating a very volatile job market, you will also hear from small business owners who are working to move away from the corporate world and into the world of entrepreneurship. We’ll do some deep dives into their struggles and triumphs. We’ll learn about the roadblocks, the wins, and everything in between. 
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Send us a Text Message.When it's your first layoff, and you are left without a job and a mountain of emotions to work through, what's next?In this episode, I spoke with Bryan Schmanske, a Logistics Analyst who's looking for his next opportunity. Bryan gives a glimpse into what it's like being laid off for the first time, and we discuss how many emotions come with processing the mental impact of a lay off. Bryan also gives some great advice from the lessons he's learned on his jour...
Send us a Text Message.When jobs searching becomes a bit much, how do you keep your sanity and easily identify red flags to watch for?In this episode, I spoke with Erin Hundtofte, an HR Specialist who specializes in benefits management. We discuss how job searching post lay off can be very taxing to your mental and physical health, what to look for to avoid being phished by apparent recruiters, what an ideal company would look like, and so much more. &...
Send us a Text Message.When 78% of Americans are stressed at work, what do you do? No need to fear, Dr. Jei is to the rescue!In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Jeremiah Pearcey (Dr. Jei) , a Cognitive Psychologist who specializes in stress management. We talk about stress in the workplace, DE&I initiatives, as well as some in depth talks about various aspects of mental health. &nbs...
Send us a Text Message.When you're laid off, the job market is horrible, and everyone is hiring consultants. What do you do? You start your own consultancy. In this episode, I spoke with Thomas Mccourt , a Cyber Security Consultant who started his own business after being laid off twice within a year. We talk about why he finally decided to start his business, how his layoffs have helped him figure out his path, and so much more. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @rebootloadingpodcastIntereste...
Send us a Text Message.When you've exhausted your time in the corporate world, you have to make a plan for what's next. In this episode, I spoke to Beth Carter who is a solopreneur. She spent years in management, and one day had enough of her life in corporate and needed a change. She didn't have a plan when leaving, but her plan was to make a plan. She gives a lot of insight in the aspects of leaving a corporate job and transitioning into a solopreneur adventure. She also shares many of the ...
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, I speak with Erin Hundtofte, a former co-worker who's currently laid off. She finds a sense of community and support in her community choir, located in Washington State. I have Erin on in a future episode, where we discuss so much in relation to surviving a lay off, so stay tuned for that episode. Check out the fundraiser here: Charityauction.bid/NWRS2024Bidding opens April 26th @5PM PST and closes May 8th, 2024Want to learn more about the c...
Send us a Text Message.Figuring out what direction you want your life to go into after a lay off is hard. Listening to this podcast to get some ideas is not. In this episode, I spoke with Swapna Patel, a former IT Consultant turned Real Estate Maven. She was laid off twice while working in corporate before deciding she needed time to figure out the direction she wanted to take next. We talk about things to keep in mind when wanting to transition out of corporate, as well as t...
Send us a Text Message.What do you do when you and your spouse are laid off from 3 companies within 9 months , once while expecting their 4th child, and searching for a job while pregnant? In this episode I chat Liz and Bryan Day. They discuss with me the realities of job loss and how it impacted their family being laid off multiple times in less than a year. We talk about the challenges with dealing with job seeking while pregnant, losing a home, and finding new hope to ret...
Send us a Text Message.One page, two page, three page or more?! How long should resumes be in reality? What questions should companies be asking potential employees? In this episode I chat with Kray Blanding, who is a recruiter that was laid off in February of 2023. He's still searching for his next role. We talk about resume lengths and how interview questions can unintentionally introduce bias into the interviewing process. Don't forget to check out part 1 of this conversation, where ...
Send us a Text Message.When you've been job hunting for over a year and you are a recruiter, there's a whole other side to this process that candidates don't see. In this episode I chat with Kray Blanding, who is a recruiter that was laid off in February of 2023. He's still searching for his next role. You'll get a glimpse into life after his layoff, what's important to him when working with recruits for potential jobs, and a different perspective on the use of AI in the job hunt. Conne...
Send us a Text Message. When you're the second longest remaining employee at a company and you're laid off. What's next? In this podcast I talked with a former co-worker and fellow laid off employee, Nick Lehman. Nick was a longtime employee of his previous company and is currently looking for his next opportunity. We chat about life in supply chain and logistics, as well as the spectrum of emotions that come along with a reduction in force. We also talk about ways to support someone dea...
Send us a Text Message.When you're laid off and see no end in sight, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. In this podcast I talked with a former co-worker and fellow laid off employee, Robert Sheridan. We talked about the struggles navigating the job market with potential job scams, recruiting scams, having ATS friendly resumes, and tips to keep your sanity throughout the process. We also talk about ways to secure your next opportunity. Helps to autofill job applications: https://si...
Send us a Text Message.Hello and welcome to the Reboot Loading Podcast. I’m your host, Stephanie. Are you currently in the job market as a result of a layoff? Are you embarking on an entrepreneurial adventure and moving away from the corporate world? If you’re like me, and well into adulthood, still trying to figure out what you want to be when you grow up, this podcast is for you.With the epidemic of layoffs and the ever-changing job market landscape over the past years, chanc...
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