On this session of Origin Story, I speak with Nadia Harris of Remote Work Advocate. We chat about emerging issues like location bias, the viability of hybrid offices, and how young professionals can build relationships during COVID. Surprisingly, we also touch on workplaces where in-person work may be most appropriate!
Find Nadia on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
If you liked this session, also make sure to check out Nomad to Entrepreneur with Omar Mo.
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Succeeding After an Imperfect Adolescence
A dramatic accident. Remaking a life in Canada. Coming back to the U.S. Putting himself through college. These are all parts of Lee Gaul's story.
In this Origin Story session, I speak with Lee, advertising professional, about how he worked through a challenging adolescence, supporting himself through his teenage years, and navigated university admissions without his parents.
Some topics covered:
Recovering from trauma
Reparenting
Navigating disadvantaged circumstances
Applying for college without parental help
Succeeding in the advertising industry
Nobody has a perfect childhood. Everyone has a different story and background.
What you're born into does not have to be your fate. You make your future.
If you like this session, watch "Growing Up First Generation" with Jesse Meza.
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Volunteer: It’s About More Than You Think
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bit.ly/benefits-of-volunteer-work
What are the actual benefits of being a volunteer? It broadens your network and takes your focus off work. It teaches you new skills and builds your sense of purpose.
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New Graduates: How to Get a Job Post-Crisis
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bit.ly/new-graduates-get-a-job
You're selling you.
New graduates need to think about your job search like running your own business.
Build a good "client" prospect list. Do your research. Make diligent and regular follow-ups.
In an era where competition is fierce - it matters how new graduates constructively use rejections.
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Do You REALLY Miss Your Commute?
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bit.ly/MissYourCommute
Do you really miss your commute? The status quo says "people miss the office environment", but data often points to the opposite, that "workers prefer a hybrid office model". Research has also shown that workers are more productive when working remotely, with most managers agreeing to the same.
Origin Story was created to tell the tales of underrepresented areas of professional life.
There's so many stories that get eclipsed by a status quo that sees professional achievement, but does not identify how those people got there.
Topics covered include the future of work, return to office, digital nomad life, age 40+, first generation students, military veterans, and more.
Check out our videos on YouTube, Instagram, and Wordpress as well!
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