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2.18 From Corporate Disillusionment to Entrepreneurial Empowerment
Tobey Wyatt, the visionary founder of Motherlode Consulting, offers invaluable insights into this evolving landscape in a recent podcast episode.
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2.17 Building Belonging: The SAIR Collective Story with Corey Williams
Discover how Corey Williams, founder of SAIR Collective, revolutionizes remote work with DEIB consulting. Uncover her insights on fostering belonging, overcoming challenges, and maximizing team potential. Read more on SAIR Collective’s impactful approach.
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2.16 Yvette Estime of Dirty Celebrity: From Toxic Corporate Culture to Fashion Entrepreneur
On this episode of the Work From Home Forever podcast, we welcome Yvette Estime, co-founder of Dirty Celebrity, to share her inspiring journey as an entrepreneur and her experience breaking away from a toxic corporate culture.
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Strategies for Balancing Motherhood and Business
mbracing motherhood and the entrepreneurial spirit simultaneously may seem challenging, but
it’s entirely possible. In the digital era, work-from-home moms have a unique opportunity to build
successful businesses without compromising their paramount role — providing quality childcare.
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2.15 Alex Freeman, Balancing W2 Employment and a Freelance Voiceover Career
Don hosts Alex Freeman, a seasoned remote employee with a passion for theater and voiceover work. Alex shares his journey into the remote work sphere, offering valuable insights and tips for those considering or already immersed in the work-from-home lifestyle.
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2.14 From Float Nurse to Remote CEO: Ava Bethea’s Journey to NursiConnect
In this episode of the Work From Home Forever podcast, Ava Bethea, CEO of NursiConnect, shares her inspiring journey from a hospital float nurse to a pioneer in remote nursing. Motivated by her experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ava’s transition highlights the transformative potential of remote work in healthcare.
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2.13 Reflecting on One Year of Remote Work Stories: Insights from the Work From Home Forever Podcast
As the Work From Home Forever podcast celebrates its one-year anniversary, host Don takes a moment to reflect on the journey thus far. In this special episode, Don shares some of his favorite quotes and insights from past guests, highlighting the diverse experiences and perspectives that have shaped the show.
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Work from Home Forever Podcast Celebrates One Year Anniversary with Insightful Reflections
Work from Home Forever podcast, a leading platform for exploring the diverse experiences and perspectives of remote workers, is celebrating its one year anniversary.
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2.12 A Millennial’s Remote Work Perspective with Haley Stafford
In the ever-evolving landscape of the professional world, one individual stands out for her success in navigating the challenges and opportunities presented by remote work. Meet Haley Stafford, a dedicated and hardworking millennial, thriving as a Public Relations Manager for Brielle Cotterman Media. With over five years of experience in remote work, she shares insights into her journey and offers valuable advice for those considering or currently engaged in remote employment.
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2.11 How to Be a Digital Nomad with Kayla Ihrig
Kayla Ihrig shares her journey as a digital nomad, emphasizing the importance of breaking free from the traditional work mindset. She discusses her initial fear of falling into a routine and waiting for milestones, prompting her to embrace remote work and travel full-time.
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Navigating Mentorship in the Remote Work Era
In the modern workplace, remote work has become a pivotal force in reshaping the dynamics of professional development. This is particularly true in the realm of mentorship, and especially for professionals who haven’t been in the business very long.
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2.10 Building Confidence: Working from Home with Disabilities with Chris Mitchell, Chief Empowerment Officer
On this episode of the Work from Home Forever podcast, Chris Mitchell, the owner and CEO (Chief Empowerment Officer) of Define Yourself joined us on the show. Chris, a Caucasian male with multiple disabilities, shared his inspiring journey, insights, and tips for success. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the key takeaways from our conversation.
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14 Ways to Celebrate Home Office Safety and Security Week
In celebration of Home Office Safety and Security Week, we’ve compiled a powerhouse of tips to ensure your remote workspace is a beacon of safety, productivity, and peace of mind.
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Best Of – Empowering Military Spouses: The Case for Remote Work Stability with Catherine Green
Join us in this compelling episode featuring Catherine Green, an E-Clinical Project Manager and military spouse, as she shares her profound journey of working from home for the past five years. Catherine unravels the unique challenges faced by military spouses, including the stress of frequent relocations, financial strain, and disruptions to long-term career goals.
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2.9 Eileen Tanner, 27 Years of Remote Work from Fax Machines to Virtual Meetings
In this enlightening interview, Eileen Tanner, a seasoned PR consultant with 27 years of remote work experience, shares valuable insights. From the early days with fax machines and landlines to today’s challenges of securing media coverage, Eileen’s journey highlights the evolving landscape of remote work.
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2.8 Lea Durante, From Family Nurse Practitioner to Remote Integrative Health Coach
Lea Durante, a former family nurse practitioner turned integrative health coach, unveils her remarkable journey from traditional clinical work to a fully remote role, emphasizing a shift towards a more effective and patient-centered approach. With a decade in primary care, Lea faced the daunting challenges of burnout and witnessed firsthand the struggles of patients grappling with health insurance limitations.
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2.7 Nick Korwin, From Manufacturing Operations into Tech and Remote Work
Discover the inspiring journey of Nick Korwin, a seasoned operations and engineering professional turned remote data operations manager for a tech giant in California. From the challenges of transitioning from manufacturing to tech to his insights on remote work, Nick shares his experiences, shedding light on career pivots, recruiter mindset shifts, and the crucial components of successful manufacturing operations. Join us in exploring Nick’s story of resilience, adaptability, and his mission to bring Operational Excellence to the forefront.
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2.6 Marisa E, Exploring the Hybrid Work Lifestyle
Marisa Eikenberry, a web developer, podcast editor, podcast producer, and tech support guru at the Kevin Eikenberry Group, embodies the quintessential hybrid employee—a role that bridges the gap between traditional office life and the flexibility of remote work.
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2.5 Amanda A, How ADHD Shaped Her Remote Career
We explore the remarkable journey of Amanda Austin, a seasoned marketing consultant with over two decades of experience. Amanda’s story is a testament to resilience, self-discovery, and the transformative power of remote work.
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2.4 Chris M, From Hollywood Dreams to Remote Work Success
In the ever-evolving landscape of work, remote work has emerged as a lifestyle choice for many. Meet Chris Ming, a Growth Product Manager in a climate technology company, who not only thrives in this environment but champions its cause. Join us as we delve into his remarkable journey, from uncertainties fresh out of college, the eye-opening world of Hollywood to becoming a remote work advocate.
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2.3 Tim and Mary, Remote Work Couple’s Journey to Salesforce Success
There are stories of remote work couples who have not only embraced the freedom of working from home but have taken it a step further, combining their professional pursuits with a love for adventure and nature. Meet Tim and Mary, a married couple whose remote work journey has transformed their lives in unimaginable ways.
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2.2 Katie, Communications Strategist and Military Spouse
On this episode of the Work From Home Forever podcast, Katie, a dedicated communications strategist at a prominent defense contractor, exemplifies the power of remote work for military spouses and working moms. Returning to full-time employment after a hiatus as a stay-at-home mom, Katie’s story underscores the importance of work-from-home opportunities.
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2.1 Doris D, Travel & Relocation Coach
In our season 2 launch, we unravel the inspiring journey of Doris, a Travel and Relocation Coach who chose to explore beyond the mountains at an early age, embarking on a life filled with adventure and transformation.
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Feed Drop – Undiscovered Entrepreneur
In the meantime, we have one more Feed Drop episode and this is from our friends at the Undiscovered Entrepreneur ..Start-up, online business, podcast hosted by DJ Skoob.
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Feed Drop – Long-Distance Worklife
Hosts Marisa and Wayne bring a lot of energy on the podcast and the fact they know each other well and enjoy their conversations makes this a must-listen for me.
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1.12 Soo L, Talent Acquisition Partner
In this episode, we sit down with Soo, a remote worker and Talent Acquisition Partner who shares her experiences and insights on embracing remote work, maintaining a positive mindset, and fostering productivity in a virtual environment. Soo’s journey begins with a heartwarming tale of her international COVID puppy and the unique challenges she faced in bringing her furry friend from South Korea to Los Angeles.
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1.11 Brian, Tax & Wealth Strategist
In this episode of the Work From Home Forever podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting Brian, an inspiring entrepreneur who transformed his side hustle into a thriving full-time venture following a company layoff eight years ago.
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1.10 Catherine, Clinical Project Manager & Military Spouse
Catherine is a Clinical Project Manager for a clinical research and regulatory solutions provider. She and her husband live in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on the US Marine Corps base. As a military spouse, Catherine provided valuable insights as to how remote work has been valuable to her and her family in providing stability with respect to income, career growth and the relationships and projects her company provides.
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Feed Drop – Career Yak Podcast
We are doing a Feed Drop and sharing an episode from our friends at the Career Yak podcast hosted by Chris Goodwillie.
On this episode of the Career Yak podcast, Chris has two guests who made the transition from working for others to starting their own wealth management company. Chris and his guests talk about how their strong faith and beliefs guide their decisions and the paths they choose and paths they avoid throughout their journey.
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1.9 Allie, In Transition & Children’s Book Author
Allie took a leap and moved to Morocco a few years ago and has traveled and worked around the world with her young daughter primarily through house-sitting. While she’s looking for her next full-time role, Allie has written What Will I Be Next? which is a children’s book about travel and learning which was illustrated using AI applications.
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1.8 Brian, Creative Thinker & Art Director
Brian joins us this episode to talk about his transition as a Creative Director for large corporations to running his own creative agency, Space Monkey Designs, for the last 7 years.
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1.7 Dani, Creative Copywriter
Dani is a creative copywriter based in Spain and she shares her story on this episode of the Work From Home Forever podcast. Dani grew up in Venezuela and experienced firsthand: long commutes, rising cost of gas and resources and crime and robberies that have become commonplace.
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1.6 Andrey, Psychology-Driven Digital Marketer
Andrey is a psychology-driven digital marketer and he shares his story on this episode of the Work From Home Forever podcast. He decided to switch to working from home to focus on producing output and eliminate inefficiencies like the time and cost of a daily commute and the cost of renting a workspace.
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1.5 Haley, Program Manager & Community Builder
Haley shares her story on this episode of the Work From Home Forever podcast. In a three-month span, Haley faced the uncertainties of COVID, experienced a lay off as a result of the pandemic, got married and moved for her husband’s grad school.
These life experiences, along with the arrival of her first child have shaped her perspectives on the importance of being present and not willing to miss out on experiences as a result of being in an office.
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1.4 Erin, Associate Director, Clinical Research
On this episode of the Work From Home Forever podcast, we chat with Erin T. Erin has spent nearly 20 years in the clinical research industry and since 2010 she has worked from home full-time. 6 years ago, Erin and her husband purchased a 5th wheel and since 2021, she has been working from anywhere in her RV.
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1.3 Phillip, Learning & Development Specialist
On this episode of the Work From Home Forever podcast, we chat with Phillip. He spent over 15 years as a physical therapist and transitioned to a work from home role as a Pre-Service Coordinator. The shift from a clinical role to a non-clinical role came at a noticeable pay decrease, however, Phillip talks about the ways remote work has helped him discover a new, rewarding approach to healthcare.
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1.2 Roger, Systems Architect
Roger is a Systems Architect and he views remote work as working where you work best. He’s been working fully remote the last two years and started his work from home journey as a hybrid work environment the last 10 years.
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1.1 Maria, Content Manager
Our first guest on the Work From Home Forever podcast, is Maria! Maria is a Content Manager and she talks about her time as a stay-at-home mom and her return to the workforce. The pandemic was a pivotal point which had Maria reflect on what she values most and we talk about her transition to a fully remote position over the last two years.
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Is Employee Motivation Fading?
A recent LinkedIn post highlighted a study that points to decreased employee motivation among American workers over the past three years. According to a Wall Street Journal article, employees are less likely to work weekends, overtime or take on holiday shifts.
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How to Start a Business with No Money
For many Work From Home Forever dreamers, we often lack the time, money or both to go all-in on a new venture. Many of us want to dip our toes and test out the waters to see if a project or venture has the potential to help us realize our goals.
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Become a Virtual Assistant
On a recent post from the Real Ways to Earn Money Online, they article highlighted seven good reasons to become a virtual assistant.
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Stuffing Envelopes Is a Scam
We came across a blog post from The Work At Home Woman that discussed if stuffing envelopes is a legitimate source of income or if stuffing envelopes is a scam. For side hustlers, stay at home parents or others who want to earn income from home be wary of the long-standing stuffing envelopes scam.
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The Great Resignation: Giving Your Resignation When Working Remotely
How to properly give your resignation to your employer without burning bridges as a work from home employee You’ve found a great new opportunity and it’s time to resign. You may be hesitant to return to the office and you’ve Read more…
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Five Ways for Effective Collaboration with Global Clientele While Working from Home
Crossing Time Zones: how to effectively work with international clients when working from home We, as a global community, have changed the way we work over the past two years. With more people working from home, we have seen an Read more…
