Episodes
Claudio – From Gas Station Manager, to Window Washer, to Flight Simul…
#75 – Although he would never do it, Claudio Teixeira could probably pull a Frank Abagnale and fake his way through flying a jet …
Evo – From Tire Sales, to Travel Blogging, to Podcast Pontificator
#74 – As the creator of the 40th podcast in the world way back in 2004, Evo Terra has had an impact on the world of podcasting fo…
Hailee – From Primate Rehabilitation to Police Officer Specializing i…
#73 – Have you ever wanted to collect data on wild jaguars or help rehabilitate a monkey with a broken arm? Well then let me intr…
The Podcast is Back!
Career Crossroads is back after an unplanned break! Before we get into some new interviews, I’ve got some updates about why there…
Jenn – The Path to Founding Cheekbone Beauty
#71 – In 2016, Jenn Harper founded Cheekbone Beauty despite having no previous experience in the cosmetics industry. This was a m…
Isil – Overcoming Fear and Finding Her Creative Self
#70 - Isil Usal Cavelli grew up in Izmir, Turkey, and didn't have a lot of role models. Consequently, if you told her that she c…
Priya – How a Broadcaster Dabbled in Teaching on the Way to a Career …
#69 – Priya Sam grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan, and was torn between two interests. Should she explore her interest in teaching,…
Rest, Recovery, and Dreaming
#68 - After eight weeks off, Career Crossroads is back! I'm rested and somewhat recovered so it's time for an update on what's be…
Best of Career Crossroads #4 - Lindsay Graham
#67 - This week is the fourth and final episode of the Best of Career Crossroads series before I return with new episodes. This w…
Best of Career Crossroads #3 - Ashlee
In episode #3 of the Best of Career Crossroads series, we revisit my interview with Ashlee. Being LeBron James’ first intern is a…
Best of Career Crossroads #2 - Kait
In episode #2 of the Best of Career Crossroads series, we revisit my interview with Kait. Kait’s journey to her current career to…
Best of Career Crossroads #1 - Robbie
As I take a break from posting new interviews I'll be hightailing some of my favorite episodes from the past year and a half. Thi…
December 2021 Update - The Burnout is Real
#63 - We’ve had twelve new interviews since Career Crossroads one year anniversary so it’s time for another update episode. Let’s…
Dakota – How Knowing His Values Led Him to Become A Professional Co-A…
#62 – Dakota LaMarre has never thought of his career as a way to make money. Yes, making money is necessary and yes, it’s a by-pr…
Robert – From Journalism to Web Accessibility Advocate
#61 - With influences like Stephen King and Lemony Snicket, Robert Kingett, who was born blind and with cerebral palsy, realized …
Greg – How a Traumatic Brain Injury Changed His Path
#60 – Greg Noack was not happy with his life in his early 20’s. He had moved to British Columbia with plans to start anew after b…
Sydney – TikTok Travel and Tech Sales
#59 – Many people know Sydney as the ‘TikTok travel sales girl’ where she’s gained a significant following (160k+) by telling sto…
Ken – The Path From Paycheck to Purpose
#58 – Ken Coleman is known as America’s Career Coach, and for good reason. As the host of The Ken Coleman show, a nationally broa…
Crian - Career Paths in Five Countries
#57 – From his beginnings in South Africa, to his education in the United States and Ireland, on to his careers in South Korea an…
Lena – Business and Engineering and Technology, Oh My
#56 – Lena Xiang is the founder of Open Classroom Experience, a virtual global innovation program for Gen Z leaders that helps th…
Brooke – The Highs and Lows of Politics and Beyond
#55 – Politics runs in Brooke Crewson’s blood. From the age of five, she was helping her dad go door-to-door in his political cam…
Keith - Opera Singer to Coffee Cocktail Artisan
#54 – Growing up in Canada, Germany, Switzerland, and the United States, Keith Honda had a world of options when he finished univ…
Jabez – Mechanical Engineering to Business Consulting
#53 – Growing up in Mozambique, Jabez Ivan Joshiraj was always interested in building things when he was younger. Both cars and a…
Lauren – From Retail, to Music, to Mobile Flower Shop
#52 – The first thing Lauren Vandervecht ever thought she wanted to do for a career was be an interior designer. At the time it w…