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Promoted

Promoted is a podcast about how to leave low-wage work for good, produced by Merit America, a national nonprofit organization that creates fast, flexible pathways to well-paying careers for Americans stuck in low-wage jobs. In this series, we join Merit America’s career coaches to chat with their former learners about key challenges they overcame in moving from low-wage work to careers they love–and show how you can, too.

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7:14

How to Overcome Perfectionism

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2025/11/04

Damisi Fawole, a Merit America career coach, delves into how perfectionism is a real barrier to both your well-being and career success. Discover what perfectionism really is, why it can undermine your progress, and how to recognize perfectionist habits. From spotting patterns to taking steps forward, Damisi shares practical and actionable strategies to help you face perfectionism with confidence. Learn more about Merit America here. CREDITS: Host: Damisi Fawole Creative Directors: Brittany

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22:56

How Kenie Reinvented Her Career While Navigating...

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2025/10/28

On this episode of Promoted, Kenisha (Kenie) Griggs talks about her career journey - from working as a massage therapist and marketing manager to building a career in UX design, and doing it all while raising a family. Kenie talks to her former Merit America career coach, Damisi Fawole, about how she began to doubt whether she was qualified for new roles after taking a break to focus on raising her children, especially when experience requirements felt out of reach. She explains how perfectionism

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8:23

How To Build Your Personal Brand

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2025/10/21

In this episode of Promoted, Coreea Allen, a Merit America career coach, dives into how building your personal brand with authenticity can help you stand out in a crowded job market. She breaks down what a personal brand is, why it matters, and how it can reflect both your skills and your values. From defining your story to presenting it on LinkedIn, your resume, in interviews, or through your network, Coreea shares practical strategies for bringing your brand to life—helping you show up with

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15:21

How Authenticity Helped Nathan Land His Dream Job

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2025/10/14

On this episode of Promoted, Nathan shares how being authentic helped him move from low-wage work to becoming the first HR and staffing coordinator at his company, building the role from the ground up. He reflects on how staying driven by personal motivation, knowing his worth, and rejecting the pressure to fit into a box helped him create a career that truly reflects who he is. Nathan highlights the importance of speaking up, owning his story, and staying open to learning. Learn more about Merit

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1:42

Promoted Season 2 Trailer

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2025/10/07

Promoted is a podcast about how to leave low-wage work for good, produced by Merit America, a national nonprofit organization that creates fast, flexible pathways to well-paying careers for Americans stuck in low-wage jobs. In season 2 of this series, we join Merit America’s career coaches to chat with their former learners about key challenges they overcame in moving from low-wage work to careers they love–and show how you can, too.Donate: https://buy.stripe.com/dR60084gWc6EeqI7ss

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14:52

How Luiz Transformed a Passion for Tech Into a Career

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2024/10/18

Luiz Mattos tells Merit America career coach Masha Finn about how he transformed a personal interest in technology into a career he loves. They talk about the importance of identifying one's passions, breaking down big problems into smaller steps, and adapting to new roles. Luiz tells Masha about how he now gets to do something that truly excites him every day, and hopes to help others do the same. Learn more about Merit America here. CREDITS: Host: Masha Finn Creative Directors: Brittany

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5:24

How Can We Overcome Barriers While Transitioning...

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2024/10/15

Maisy Adams, a Merit America coach, talks about the various barriers faced while moving from one career to another and shares practical strategies for overcoming them. She shares how a positive outlook, a strong support system and clarity of your goals can effectively help you navigate career transitions. Learn more about Merit America here. CREDITS: Host: Maisy Adams Creative Directors: Brittany Davis-Green, Anne Keenan Created by Merit America This is a Maed in India production Head of

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23:58

How Briana Overcame Barriers While Transitioning Careers

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2024/10/11

Briana Coleman, a Merit America alum, shares her journey of navigating various career transitions in a conversation with her former coach, Maisy Adams. Briana opens up about the challenges she faced along the way - from feelings of imposter syndrome to dealing with rejection, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and even homelessness. She highlights the importance of resilience while navigating a turbulent career path as well as the importance of believing in others and supporting others along the

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4:58

Why Is It Important to Focus on Transferable Skills?

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2024/10/08

Masha Finn, a career coach at Merit America, talks about the importance of focusing on your transferable skills while changing careers and how best to communicate them to prospective employers. Masha explains how to identify skills from your past career that can actually be applicable in other fields, how to refine them and adapt them to different situations and how to showcase them while pursuing a new career. Learn more about Merit America here. CREDITS: Host: Masha Finn Creative Directors:

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24:37

How Haley Transformed Their Experience to a Thriving...

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2024/10/04

Haley Jones, a Merit America alum, speaks with their former career coach Masha Finn about how they leveraged their diverse experience in childcare, and project management to transition into a better paying role in the tech industry. Masha and Haley discuss the importance of recognizing and communicating your transferable skills when navigating career transitions, such as leveraging their communication and management skills to transition from childcare to a successful career in tech. Learn more

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4:36

How Do We Find the Best Work-Life Balance?

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2024/10/01

Maurice Davis, Merit America career coach talks about how striking a balance between work and your personal life is a vital part of success. He discusses the importance of defining what work-life balance means to you, understanding your priorities and also recognizing your limits in order to achieve this balance effectively. Learn more about Merit America here. CREDITS: Host: Maurice Davis Creative Directors: Brittany Davis-Green, Anne Keenan Created by Merit America This is a Maed in India

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11:38

How Andrea Changed Careers to Find the Perfect...

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2024/09/27

Andrea Hopson talks about her career transition from the insurance industry into data analytics and how finding a good work-life balance was a huge motivation for her to make the change. She reconnects with her former Merit America coach, Maurice Davis to discuss the importance of her family’s support not only in her decision to make the switch, but also in her new career. She opens up about the ongoing challenges of balancing work and home responsibilities and emphasizes the importance of

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6:30

How Can We Deal with Rejection?

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2024/09/24

Patrick Reynolds, Merit America career coach, talks about dealing with rejection in your career. He explains that rejection is a universal experience that can be disheartening and can shake your self-confidence. However, Patrick offers valuable insights on how to navigate rejection without losing hope or determination. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on your strengths, staying resilient, and continuing to push forward, no matter the setbacks. Learn more about Merit America here.

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17:14

How Daniel Didn’t Let Rejection Keep Him Down

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2024/09/20

Daniel Sanchez opens up about dealing with rejection throughout the course of his career to his former Merit America coach, Patrick Reynolds. Daniel dealt with rejection – from losing his job as a community organizer to struggling to find new work, which led to a deep sense of failure. He shares how he overcame those feelings of self-doubt, rebuilt his confidence and persevered in pursuing a new career in tech. Today, he reflects on how these challenges made him stronger and more resilient,

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10:32

How To Build a Strong Network

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2024/09/17

Robert Johnson, a Merit America career coach, talks about the benefits of networking for personal growth and career advancement. Robert takes us through the dos & don’ts of networking, how to get better at making connections and why it's an important tool for building a successful career. CREDITS: Host: Robert Johnson Creative Directors: Brittany Davis-Green, Anne Keenan Created by Merit America This is a Maed in India production Head of Production: Mae Mariyam Thomas Project Manager: Shaun

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26:02

How a Strong Network led April to her Dream Job

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2024/09/13

April Tillery joins her former Merit America coach, Robert Johnson, to talk about how building a network on LinkedIn led her to a career of her dreams working as a production assistant at Industrial Light & Magic (the visual effects company behind the incredible SFX of Star Wars)! April talks to Robert about the challenges she faced building her confidence to approach people and make connections, and how a simple conversation made a lasting impression with her future employer and led to a job

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5:17

How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome

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2024/09/10

Bridget Johnson, a Merit America career coach explores the challenging reality of Impostor Syndrome. Learn what Impostor Syndrome really is, why so many of us feel like frauds despite our skills and achievements, and how to overcome these feelings of self-doubt. From recognizing your feelings to seeking support, Bridget's powerful strategies will help you tackle Impostor Syndrome head-on. CREDITS: Host: Bridget Johnson Creative Directors: Brittany Davis-Green, Anne Keenan Created by Merit America

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14:11

From Dead-End Job to Tech Success: How Ray Won the...

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2024/09/06

Ray Ramos shares his journey from working a dead-end job to an upwardly mobile career at a tech support company Ray opens up about his struggles with Impostor Syndrome to his Merit America coach, Bridget Johnson, revealing how he overcame self-doubt and feelings of unworthiness. He discusses the importance of recognizing inevitable negative self-talk, of seeking support from mentors and peers, and focusing on personal growth. This heartfelt conversation offers valuable insights for anyone grappling

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3:15

Trailer

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2024/08/30

Promoted is a podcast about how to leave low-wage work for good, produced by Merit America, a national nonprofit organization that creates fast, flexible pathways to well-paying careers for Americans stuck in low-wage jobs. In this series, we join Merit America’s career coaches to chat with their former learners about key challenges they overcame in moving from low-wage work to careers they love–and show how you can, too.Donate: https://buy.stripe.com/dR60084gWc6EeqI7ss

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