Latest Episodes
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26: How Grief Appears When Leaving A Job – Dr. Kimani Norrington-Sands
Listen nowToday, Brian interviews Dr. Kimani Norrington-Sands, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience providing mental health and consultation services. Dr. Kimani is also the founder of Lifting As We Climb Consulting, where she offers strength-based, culturally grounded, and trauma-informed trainings and consultations focused on emotional wellness.
During the interview, Dr. Kimani shares her personal story of leaving her job during the pandemic and discusses the grief that often accompanies job transitions, as well as toxic work environments. As someone who has worked extensively in the mental health field, she also offers insights into how individuals can prioritize their mental health during times of change and uncertainty.
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25: Building A Network of Addiction Resources – Gillian Tietz
Listen nowIn this episode of Why I Left, Brian Aquart talks with Gillian Tietz, the Founder of Sober Powered Media, about her journey with addiction and how she left her career as a biochemist to start her media company. As Mental Health Awareness Month approaches, Gillian shares her insights on how science, psychology, and compassion can be used to help people understand why they struggle to moderate or quit drinking, and how to develop the coping skills they need to stay sober. She also discusses how the pandemic affected her life and work, including her decision to launch Sober Powered Media, and offers advice for those struggling with alcohol usage.
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24: Getting Real About Solopreneurship – Dennis Geelen
Listen nowIn this episode of Why I Left, we sit down with Dennis Geelen, author of The Accidental Solopreneur. Join us as we dive deep into Dennis’ journey and learn about the challenges he faced and the lessons he learned along the way.
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23: Adapting To The Fear Of Taking Risks – Luke Chirayil
Listen nowWhen the Pandemic struck, Luke Chirayil, a self-taught programmer from Chicago, fearlessly pursued his passion for technology and marketing by pivoting from a corporate job to his own business, battling the fear of failure and the pull of comfort for a chance to follow his dreams.
“When you’re self taught, when you drop out of school, you don’t have a degree, you’re kind of in that impostor syndrome phase where you’re like, am I a real programmer? Am I really cut out for this? So it really helped me, especially going through the boot camp, and just that helped me realize, okay, I am pretty good at this stuff.”
Luke Chirayil is a self-taught programmer and entrepreneur who dropped out of school and launched his own digital marketing company, Ndm Analytics, prior to the pandemic. He has since leveraged the pandemic to help businesses transform digitally and stay afloat. -
22: Leveraging Happiness At Work – Tracy Brower, PhD
Listen nowIn this podcast episode, we sit down with Tracy Brower, PhD, to discuss the secrets to happiness and fulfillment in the workplace. Drawing on her extensive research and experience, Dr. Brower shares insights on the importance of meaningful work, strong relationships, and work-life integration. We also explore how individuals and organizations can foster a culture of happiness and well-being, and the benefits of doing so. Tune in to gain valuable insights into how you can find greater happiness and fulfillment in your work and life.
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21: A Prediction Unlike Any Other – Anthony Klotz
Listen nowIn this podcast episode, we sit down with the professor who first used the term “great resignation” to describe the growing trend of employees leaving their jobs in record numbers. We discuss the factors driving this trend, including the COVID-19 pandemic, burnout, and a desire for greater work-life balance. We also explore what employers can do to retain their employees, including offering flexible schedules, better benefits, and more opportunities for growth and development. Tune in to gain insights into this important trend and its implications for the workforce.