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E51 From Dreaming to Executing

In this episode, I explore the theme of "dreaming versus executing," sharing stories from three guests: Khulan, who transitioned from international relations to a tech job at Google; Malo, who demonstrated discipline in his quest to swim the English Channel; and Emily, who turned her passion for travel into a career after studying chemical engineering. I focus on the importance of identifying dreams, creating actionable plans, and taking steps to achieve career goals.
 
Introduction to the Podcast (00:00:09) The Gap in Career Conversations (00:01:12) Dreaming vs. Executing (00:02:34) Khulan's Journey (00:03:45) Malo's Challenge (00:06:14) Emily's Career Shift (00:09:35) Key Learnings from the Stories (00:10:39) Closing (00:14:16)
 
 
 
 
 
 

E50 Navigating Your Career In Your 20s

In this episode, Olfa and I discuss strategies for young adults in their 20s to maximize early career success. We emphasize starting young, developing discipline, and aligning actions with personal values. The conversation covers the impact of social norms, managing imposter syndrome, and the importance of authenticity. Olfa shares personal experiences to illustrate these points, stressing that success involves self-discovery and aligning with one's true self. The episode aims to provide practical advice and support for navigating the challenges of early adulthood and career development.
00:00 Welcome 
01:15 Starting Young
04:45 Discipline and Healthy Habits 
05:55 Aligning Actions with Values 
07:00 The Impact of Social Norms 
08:30 Navigating Dark Times 
11:15 Understanding Imposter Syndrome 
13:15 Coping with Imposter Syndrome
15:32 Valuing Personal Growth 17:00 Closing

E49 The Most Essential Tips For Studying Abroad

In this episode, I speak with Olfa, Founder of Edusmart, an international educational consulting service company. We discuss the ambitions of students moving abroad, the challenges they face, and how Olfa's company, Edusmart, supports them. We shed light on the importance of expert guidance, particularly in navigating visa requirements and choosing the right academic path. Olfa shares insights on the transformative impact of studying abroad and the hurdles such as financial constraints and visa regulations.
You can watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Emw0zi38zXkYou can follow TLDL on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolongdontlisten/
 
00:00 The icebreaking 02:15 Introduction to EduSmart 03:44 Challenges of moving abroad 05:53 Importance of expert guidance07:54 Coaching for decision-making 09:59 Helping lost students 15:28 Visa requirements and challenges 19:40 Closing

E48 From Product Manager to Entrepreneur

In this podcast episode, I interview Jake, founder of Day One Data, about his career path from studying politics to entering the marketing and data analytics field. Jake recounts his time at Tesco, where he developed an interest in data analytics and transitioned into product management. He later joined Farfetch as a product manager, influenced by his mother and LinkedIn opportunities. Jake emphasizes the value of continuous learning, networking, and being proactive about career progression. He also shares his experience starting a consultancy after being made redundant, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the role of empathy in leadership, aligning with his ENFJ personality type.
You can watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/4oTmLGVaYJ8?si=1Kd-Tp7qVztbq4JKYou can follow TLDL on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolongdontlisten/
 
00:00 Introduction 01:30 Introducing Jake 05:10 Why Marketing? 08:30 Working at Tesco 10:30 From Marketing to Data Analytics 12:30 Competitive Grad Scheme 15:20 Becoming a Product Manager 19:00 Product Analytics at Tesco 20:20 Know When To Move On 24:00 Farfecth: The Experience 27:00 How Much Does The Industry Matter? 33:00 Asking For A Promotion 37:10 Founding Day 1 Data 47:00 Personality Test & Closing
 

E47 From Chemical Engineering to Travel Vlogging

In this episode, I speak with Emily (aka 20camels on Instagram), an American slow traveler, who turned her passion into a full-time activity. Emily has been traveling for the past four years, creating short and long video content to cover all the depth and secrets of different countries she visited. Today, Emily is in Tunisia (my home country!), where she's diving into the secrets of the country, from the people to the food, she's got it all covered! 
 
00:00 Welcome & Introduction03:00 Why Traveling and Vlogging?06:15 How to become a Travel Vlogger?10:13 Why Tunisia?16:30 Moving to Tunisia: The Challenges as a Foreigner21:00 Where to Find Emily22:18 Turning Your Passion into a Job
25:00 Questioning your career path 27:00 Finding your audience, and tricking the algorithm!28:20 The Challenges of Digital Marketing30:00 Where to next?!31:00 Personality Test and Closing🔗 RESOURCESSubscribe to TLDL's newsletter for weekly updates: https://toolongdontlistenpodcast.substack.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolongdontlisten/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/too-long-don-t-listen/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tldltodayTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toolongdontlistenX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tldltoday

E46 From Product Marketing to Founder & CEO

Derek Osgood, Founder & CEO at Ignition, a tool designed to help product marketers, joins me on this episode to discuss his entrepreneurial journey. With marketing experience at PlayStation and several growing startups, Derek shares his story from applying practical marketing knowledge, to founding a company enabling product marketers to do a better job.
 
00:00 Welcome & Introduction03:15 What is Product Marketing?05:20 When It All Started08:00 Founding Ignition14:50 Entrepreneurial Journey & Growth17:00 Personality Test18:45 Final Tips & Closing
 
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E45 From Startup Intern to Founder

Maria Tsarkova is a growth marketer turned founder. Early on, she decided to build her career in start-ups. She became a Growth Lead at Loop Money, a London-based fintech where she led the startup's UK rollout until it landed a successful exit through a buyout by Tandem Bank and top-tier PE firm, Pollen Street. She then co-founded Solid Water Marketing Agency, which develops growth programs for various tech and traditional businesses.
00:00 Welcome & Introduction01:20 Working in startups05:00 Decision-Making Process07:00 Different Marketing Roles and Responsibilities09:20 Learning Journey12:20 Lack of Management15:13 Starting a Growth Marketing Agency20:30 Team Structure23:00 Challenges24:45 Personality Test & Closing🔗 RESOURCESSubscribe to TLDL's newsletter for weekly updates: https://toolongdontlistenpodcast.substack.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolongdontlisten/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/too-long-don-t-listen/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tldltodayTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toolongdontlistenX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tldltodayTL;DL Blog: https://medium.com/@toolongdontlisten

E44 From Food to Culinary Art

Charles Michel is a Food Entrepreneur and Educator, on a mission to raise awareness for conscious eating and sustainable food. Originally from Bogotà, he traveled the world, developing a deep understanding of, and passion for, culinary art. Through his work, he aims to educate populations on the power of sustainable eating.
00:00 Welcome & Introduction01:35 Why Food?06:30 What’s wrong with the food industry?10:30 Research findings: Psychology and Food14:30 Raising Awareness via Netflix19:40 Life Mission Triggers & Drivers22:55 No Need for Culinary School26:40 Choosing Another Path29:13 Personality Test & Closing🔗 RESOURCESSubscribe to TLDL's newsletter for weekly updates: https://toolongdontlistenpodcast.substack.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolongdontlisten/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/too-long-don-t-listen/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tldltodayTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toolongdontlistenX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tldltodayTL;DL Blog: https://medium.com/@toolongdontlisten

E43 From Marketing to Music

Axel Gregorcik : "fils d’enseignants qui m’ont donné le goût du voyage, de la curiosité et l’opportunité de commencer jeune la pratique musicale. Après un parcours scolaire riche et pleins de rebondissements, je me consacre pleinement depuis septembre 2022 au développement de mon groupe de musique 20:02 avec mon frère Eliot."Spoiler alert: this episode is in French! I speak to Axel, co-founder and singer of the 20:02 music band. In this 43rd episode,  Axel talks about his academic path, from Law studies to History, to graduating in Digital Marketing while launching a music band with his brother Eliot. An inspiring story that is worth listening to!
 
00:00 Welcome & Introduction01:10 Passion for Music03:25 Academic Path 07:30 Shifting Gears11:00 The Story of 20:0213:00 The Power of Marketing16:30 The Impact of Social Media on Music20:00 Taking a Gap Year23:00 The Next Steps for 20:0226:00 Personality Test & Closing🔗 RESOURCESSubscribe to TLDL's newsletter for more updates: https://toolongdontlistenpodcast.substack.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolongdontlisten/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/too-long-don-t-listen/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tldltodayTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toolongdontlistenX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tldltodayTL;DL Blog: https://medium.com/@toolongdontlisten

E42 From Engineering to Podcasting

Gareth has over twenty years as a science and technology presenter on BBC Radio. From 2005 to 2023, he was a presenter of Digital Planet, BBC World Service, and occasional presenter on BBC Radio 4 Inside Science. He is also a Lecturer of Science Communication at Imperial College (specialising in radio and podcasting). In this 42nd episode, we discuss his experience working from engineering to broadcasting. 00:00 Welcome & Introduction02:15 Interest in Electronics, Technology & Science04:10 Shifting from Technology to Broadcasting08:00 Speaking as a Nerd11:27 Lecturing at Imperial College 15:16 Time Management18:00 A point where I’ve overdone it23:30 Personality Test & Closing
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