When you hear the word “no,” what do you do? Do you stop? Spiral? Start questioning everything? Or … do you pivot? Here’s the truth: rejection isn’t the end—it’s often the plot twist that changes everything. The real question isn’t if you’ll face rejection, it’s how you respond when it happens. Jessica Bacal, MFA, EdD, …
FYPC Podcast Ep. 67: Gabriella Carr, Content Creator
We often psych ourselves out of opportunities and relationships because we’re afraid of being told “no.” But what if we saw those potential “no”s as steppingstones to achieving our wildest dreams? Gabriella Carr is on a mission to get rejected 1,000 times and has documented her journey on social media since last year. As a …
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FYPC Podcast Ep. 66: Bill Gurley, Venture Captialist and Author
In my conversation with Bill Gurley, we talk about how to pursue your passion, how your peers can be your mentors, why gratitude matters, and how a zero-sum mentality will get you nowhere fast. Bill Gurley joins us as a general partner at Benchmark, a leading venture capital firm in Silicon Valley. Over the course …
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FYPC Podcast Ep. 65: Lori Bumgarner, Career Coach and Author
Lori Bumgarner loves helping others find their passions. As a career coach for over 20 years, she has worked with college students, Nashville up-and-coming recording artists, and now helps those who are mid-career in various industries and locations. She’s written several books, including her most recent work on personal branding, “Personal Branding: Why You Need …
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FYPC Podcast Ep. 64: Eli Tsukayama, Assistant Professor of Business Administration
Eli Tsukayama is passionate about helping students to adopt a growth mindset. Working as an Assistant Professor of Business Administration at the University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu, Eli has conducted extensive research on grit and perseverance. His research also focuses on understanding individual differences that can be used to segment and understand target markets. …
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FYPC Podcast Ep. 63: Scott Stratten, Founder of UnMarketing
Scott Stratten is passionate about online integrity. As the president of UnMarketing, he encourages people to engage with customers rather than marketing to them. Scott has co-authored six best-selling business books. He formerly worked as college professor, a music industry marketer, and a National Sales Training Manager. Now, he is an award-winning keynote speaker, helping …
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FYPC Podcast Ep. 62: Laura Putnam, CEO of Motion Infusion
Laura Putnam inspires people to integrate movement into their lives. As a former competitive gymnast, she serves as the CEO of Motion Infusion, a leading provider of wellbeing and human performance services. She also teaches at Stanford University and is a valued member of the Google Vitality Lab and the Health Stat Strategic Advisory Committee. …
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FYPC Podcast EP. 61: Dr. Nicole Tschierske, STEM Career Coach
Dr. Nicole Tschierske is a career expert with a passion for helping overlooked women in stem. As an action coach, she helps working women confidently unlock new opportunities for themselves, getting their employers to say, “we need you on this job!” As a scientist and career expert, Dr. Nicole supports her clients in strategically turning …
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FYPC Podcast Ep. 60: Jason Lauritsen, Keynote Speaker, Trainer and Author
Jason Lauritsen works to transform management. As a keynote speaker, trainer, and author, he liberates managers from outdated and inhumane practices to cultivate human potential at work and improve people’s lives. His experience ranges from startup CEO to Fortune 1000 executive. He also spent several years leading the best places to work program for an …
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FYPC Podcast Ep. 59: Colleen Lubin, SNHU Associate Director of Student Involvement
Colleen Lubin is a higher education professional with over 15 years of experience in orientation, student engagement, and leadership development. From working as the Associate Director of Student Involvement at Southern New Hampshire University to advocating for infertility awareness on her website notquiteknockedup.com to storytelling, Colleen wear many hats. All of which best suit her …
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