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Bucket List Careers

Bleav, Christa Lauri

Join host Christa Lauri for Bucket List Careers, a podcast that delves into cool jobs with the people who do them, the HOW behind their pivots, and secrets to successfully monetizing doing what you love. Christa was a New York-based news anchor, business show host, and reporter in the field for years. Now she"s made her pivot to share stories that will inspire you to identify your purpose, remove roadblocks, and initiate the launch of your Bucket List Career!

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00:18:55

Silencing Self-Doubt to Help Women Athletes: Frankie...

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2023/10/05

Frankie Elder-Reedy is an entrepreneur, certified consulting hypnotherapist, author and the founder of WRAX, a patent pending sports bra. With almost two decades of experience as a liquor store and laundromat owner, Frankie successfully transferred her small business skills to her latest and most fulfilling venture, helping women discover what they are truly capable of. Her goal is to disrupt the sports bra industry by offering a unique solution to prevent breast discomfort during physical

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00:19:07

Wendy Jones: Founder of Be Better Media, Mindfulness...

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2023/09/28

Wendy Jones is a mother of four, lifelong athlete, writer, podcaster and wellness coach guiding parents and young athletes to view sports as self-discovery journeys, not just pursuits of scholarships, recruitment and medals. After overcoming injury playing college volleyball and a difficult divorce later in life, Wendy Jones learned firsthand about the transformative power of vulnerability and how our willingness to share stories is a way to heal. She recently pivoted from a 3rd generation family

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00:19:57

Brandon Smith: From Corporate Strategist to AI Visionary

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2023/09/21

Brandon Smith is a forward-thinking technology leader currently serving as the Chief Product Officer at ArtHeart.ai, a trailblazing company in the world of artificial intelligence. His career has been defined by a keen ability to spot and harness emerging technologies well before they reach mainstream recognition. He made the Bucket List jump in 2017 starting his own consulting business then moving to his own startup in 2020. Since then, his career has been a roller coaster of highs and lows,

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00:18:09

Wisdom in the Pivot Journey: Building Customer...

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2023/09/14

As an accomplished keynote speaker, author, advisor, and podcaster, Stacy Sherman is fully dedicated to perfecting the art of customer experiences. With multiple leadership roles at major companies over the past 25 years, including Liveops, Verizon, Wilton Brands, AT&T, and Schindler Elevator, Stacy found her runway to launch her own business in the past year - Doing CX Right - turning her side hustle into her primary focus. Her educational mission is centered around assisting brands in going

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00:22:31

Heidi Zimmer's Wild Rice Retreat: A Transformative...

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2023/08/31

"When nothing is certain, anything is possible.” That is Heidi Zimmer's mantra and a piece of wisdom that gives us insight into how Heidi built Wild Rice Retreat in Bayfield, WI, during the pandemic. Heidi is a real estate development professional and creative entrepreneur with 25+ years of experience in affordable housing, community and economic development as well as urban and rural planning. But she found her life’s work and what truly lights her up as Founder/Owner of Wild Rice Retreat. Heidi

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00:07:54

Christa's Takeaways: Overcoming Fear of Creating...

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2023/08/24

It can be a powerful marketing tool, but authentic content creation on social media can also be daunting, especially in the beginning stages. Christa speaks from personal experience in this episode about how she tackled her own fears in this space. Even after an audience-facing career as a news anchor and years spent on stage as a vocalist, it felt unnatural and intimidating to be in front of the camera online when she launched her podcast in 2021. She said, “telling a news story is certainly

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00:21:57

Marc Ronick on Growth Mindset: Years of Lessons...

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2023/08/17

Marc Ronick is the producer of Bucket List Careers, a consultant, host and entrepreneur with a career spanning 17+ years in podcasting. Just like Christa, he pivoted from TV News during the pandemic. Marc then successfully launched a full-service podcast agency and has since become a symbol of innovation and empowerment in content creation. As the founder of iRonick Media, he provides comprehensive podcasting solutions, including production, consulting, and coaching. As the co-founder of NextGen

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00:25:34

Actor to Entrepreneur Jordan Elizabeth Gelber on...

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2023/08/10

Jordan Elizabeth Gelber is an accomplished actor, CEO, entrepreneur, founder of the OTT platform Aperteur and marketing agency STARBABY. She has been in digital marketing for over 10 years working with feature films, Fortune 500 companies, and more. In this episode Jordan tells us all about a career journey that involves difficult bosses, tears, struggles with ADHD and battling sexism in the workplace.

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00:22:36

Fighting Procrastination in a New Way with Life Coach...

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2023/08/03

Some experts define procrastination as not just any delay but an irrational one – that is, when we voluntarily put off tasks despite believing that we will be worse off for doing so. But today's guest — life and career change coach Christine Meyer has a different take that she shares with us in this episode, one that flies in the face of traditional theories and anti-procrastination strategies. Listen in for a fresh approach to eliminating the very habit that may be standing in the way of your new

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00:19:34

How Franchise Owner/Broker Jeremy Bollington Waved...

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2023/07/27

Jeremy Bollington spent more than 25 years in the finance world, working in London, New York, Hong Kong and back to NY. Mostly with HSBC (with a focus on Asia and other emerging markets), he ran relationships with Fortune 500 companies such as Coca-Cola, Nike and P&G. Headhunted in 2011 by Standard Chartered (another British bank with businesses in Asia/Africa), Jeremy ran their Americas business, in charge of 400 people across 10 offices in the US, Canada and Latin America. Then he found himself

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00:24:32

Ultimate Co-Founder Synergy: Ronit Weinberg's Pivot...

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2023/06/29

Ronit Weinberg is the Co-Founder of Timo & Violet, providing eco-conscious and heirloom-quality baby and bath linens. We're bringing you a part 2 episode after last week's conversation with partner Erin Jensen - two visionaries who've accomplished so much before their brave joint professional leaps. Ronit is a seasoned lifestyle brand executive with a broad range of experience in all facets of fashion. The Northwestern Kellogg Business School grad was Vice President of E-commerce and Online

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00:25:58

Erin Jensen on Leveraging Lessons from Tech and Media...

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2023/06/22

Erin Jensen devoted her career to large tech and media companies such as Google and YouTube as well as fashion houses and well known consumer brands including Theory, LVMH and Calera Wine Company, before making her big pivot and crafting her own dream gig. The Harvard Business School grad is now co-founder of Timo & Violet, a sustainable, organic, and heirloom-quality line of children's goods. Timo & Violet was inspired by her son’s struggle with allergies. Erin found not only a gap and an

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00:11:36

Fear to Freedom: How to Crush Limiting Beliefs When...

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2023/06/15

You think you've already learned everything you need to know. You don't know how to work new technology. You're too far along to change your career path now. Do any of these sound familiar? These are limiting beliefs and if statements like these strike a chord, this episode is for you. Join Christa for a deep dive into identifying and challenging limiting beliefs, how to practice positive self-talk, seek support and embrace failure to overcome roadblocks and pursue fulfilling work that aligns with

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00:18:16

Branding as Works of Art: Danielle Becker's Evolution...

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2023/06/08

Danielle Becker has a degree in graphic design and had a successful career in the fashion district of New York City, designing for brands like Hanes and Aeropostale and then as an Art Director at Macy's and Bloomingdales. But in 2017 Danielle left to pursue her own dream gig. Her business, Lefty’s Right Mind, was initially graphic design focused and then the “Aha!” moment came when a friend asked her to hand paint her bridesmaid's denim jackets for her wedding. The custom jacket concept catapulted

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00:19:19

Patricia Gallardo's Bold Leap to Co-Founder of...

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2023/06/01

Patricia Gallardo started her professional journey working for Revlon in product development before becoming a financial journalist at CNBC. She had a successful career as a segment producer and booker before taking a career pause for motherhood, but the idea for a unique beauty brand had been lingering in the back of her mind for nearly two decades. When Patricia saw her 50th birthday on the horizon, she said, “it’s now or never.” Together with long-time friend Saima Rathor, Gallardo set out to

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00:17:30

International Art Appraiser Timothy Gordon on His...

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2023/05/18

Timothy Gordon has a unique dream gig as an internationally recognized appraisal authority. He has been evaluating works of fine art, valuables and collections for over 25 years, having personally appraised millions of items of celebrities, high-profile collections, notable museums, and national parks. He has been a featured appraiser on the PBS production of Antiques Roadshow in Collectibles, Decorative Arts and Tribal Art. The Emmy Award nominated program has nearly 8 million viewers per episode

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00:17:03

Former Padres Player Brian Fryer's Pivot To Online...

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2023/05/11

Brian Fryer, aka “Coach Fryer”, played baseball professionally for the San Diego Padres for 8 years before he experienced chronic injuries and decided to make his big career pivot to network marketing. However, he did not find immediate success. In fact, in his first four years of network marketing Brian didn’t earn a single dollar in profit! He sought business mentorship, took courses, and eventually found great success, but then hit another roadblock when corporate closed their doors. Fast forward

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00:18:19

Graze NY's Shari Ivler on Food Board Catering from...

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2023/05/04

Graze NY Founder Shari Ivler always had a creative eye. She went to art school at Syracuse University and worked in NY fashion for many years at Anthropologie, Hugo Boss, Juicy Couture and Bloomingdales doing styling and merchandising. But despite her success, Shari developed an aching feeling she was destined for something else. A mother of 2, Shari decided to transfer her skills from fashion to food when, after years of impressing friends, family, and guests in her home with beautifully crafted

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00:21:00

Vengo Labs CEO Brian Shimmerlik: Master of...

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2023/04/27

Co-Founder of Vengo Labs, Brian Shimmerlik had an entrepreneurial spirit from the start of his career that took him through several successful professional transitions. He started out in in finance in New York City at JP Morgan, but after 6 years ventured out to craft his own dream gig. Unsatisfied in banking, Shimmerlik enrolled in business school at NYU. With no time to get to a store one night, he realized he wanted access to products when and where he needed them. It was then that he developed

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00:16:29

Special Episode: BLC at 100!

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2023/04/20

What does it mean to hit 100 episodes of Bucket List Careers? Since its launch in January 2021, this podcast has featured a variety of insightful interviews unpacking each guests' path to professional purpose, with a focus on highlighting steps to achieving your coveted dream gig. In this special episode, Christa talks frankly about what she's learned so far on her podcasting journey and handpicks the best nuggets of wisdom from her guests, boiling down what it takes to pull off a successful career

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