(00:00) - A Personal Tragedy: Turning Pain into Power (01:04) - Introduction to the Podcast: Beyond the Job Title (02:53) - Journey into Tech: The Transition from Full-Time Parent to Health Coach (03:19) - The Decision to Take a Career Break: Balancing Parenthood and Professional Life (08:48) - Returning to the Workforce: The Unexpected Path to Customer Success (22:06) - Dealing with Stress and Anxiety: A Personal Story (23:56) - The Power of Meditation and Intuition (24:29) - Confronting Impost...
Feb 28, 2024•43 min•Ep. 31
Episode Summary In this enlightening episode, we dive into the world of career transitions and the unique challenges that come with breaking into the tech industry. Our guest, Annie, shares her wealth of experience and the support systems that Recast Success provides to help career transitioners break into tech. We discuss the importance of mentorship, community, and the critical role of customer success in reflecting a diverse customer base. Annie takes us on a journey through her own career pi...
Feb 21, 2024•52 min•Ep. 30
Episode Summary In this episode, we feature the incredible story of Aaron, an underrepresented professional in the tech industry. Aaron shares his journey of growing up in McAllen, navigating personal challenges, and ultimately making a pivot into tech. His story is inspiring and showcases the power of resilience and self-discovery. After initially pursuing a pre-med track in college, Aaron realized that medicine was not his true passion. He made the pivot into tech sales and found fulfillment i...
Feb 07, 2024•53 min•Ep. 29
Episode Summary Part two of sharing one lesson from each of the first twenty episodes. Enjoy! (00:00) - Intro (01:36) - Be Open To Opportunities | Mindaugas Petrutis (02:43) - Doing The Job I Wanted Before I Had The Job | Jen Allen-Knuth (04:28) - You Don't Need to Ask For Permission | Albert Chun (05:17) - Your Career Is Not Your Career | Hannah Brotherthon (06:29) - Think About What Has Helped You Get to Where You Are Today | Ashna Patel (07:30) - Be Willing to Pivot | Emma Lo (07:54) - Identi...
Jan 01, 2024•12 min•Ep. 28
Episode Summary Sharing one lesson from each of the first ten episodes. Enjoy! (00:00) - Intro (01:29) - Always be searching for gaps | Katie Penner (02:21) - Life will put you back in your place | Dev Sim (02:53) - Learn to tell good stories | Zach Horvath (04:00) - What happens if you get laid off? | Kris Hughes (05:40) - When you care people will care about you | Angelique Bolding (08:00) - You can figure it out | Danielle Martin (08:59) - Don’t compare yourself to others | Danny Luu (10:13) ...
Dec 16, 2023•15 min•Ep. 27
Episode Summary My thoughts and reflections on recording the first 25 episodes. (00:00) - Intro | simplicity and consistency (03:07) - Gratitude (04:28) - On getting started (05:21) - Developing the podcast concept (07:50) - Simplicity (10:06) - On finding guests (11:27) - Opportunity for improvement (13:24) - Find community (15:55) - Outro 🎙About The Podcast Join Cesar Romero, as he shares the stories of trailblazing underrepresented SaaS founders, executives, and professionals who have broken...
Nov 24, 2023•17 min•Ep. 26
Episode Summary A conversation with Jahn Karsybaev about venture capital, startups, entrepreneurship, becoming a master connector, fundraising, growing up in Kazakhstan, turning your background into an advantage, and much more. (00:00) - Intro | become a master connector in your space (03:15) - Venture capital misconceptions (04:46) - Why launch Big Sky Capital now (09:11) - Advice for founders looking to fundraise (11:04) - Pre-qualifying a Venture Capital firm (13:03) - Growing up in Kazakhsta...
Nov 03, 2023•40 min•Ep. 25
Episode Summary A conversation with Sagadat Ibrayev about growing up in Kazakhstan, the intersection of creativity and career, podcasting, embracing imperfection, and the importance of consistency in anything you do. (00:00) - Intro | consistency is the hardest part of creativity (02:13) - The good, the bad, it's life….you need to go through it (05:12) - Being a slacker paid off in unexpected ways (09:36) - Favorite Kazakh dish (12:03) - Kazakhstan is on the rise (15:03) - From hobby to podcast ...
Oct 26, 2023•34 min•Ep. 24
Episode Summary A conversation with Evan Williams about his journey into customer success and lessons learned along the way. (00:00) - Intro | Build relationships and don’t be afraid to reach out (02:45) - Why Customer Success (08:02) - EQ in Customer Success | The Art of Reading the Room and Building Connections (10:58) - The Art of the Sales-to-Success Handoff | Ensuring Continuity and Delight for Customers (15:11) - Demonstrating Value | Connecting Usage to Business Outcomes for Successful Re...
Oct 13, 2023•41 min•Ep. 23
Episode Summary A conversation with Matt Wilson about parenting, entrepreneurship, the state of the tourism industry post-pandemic, the impact of AI in travel, travel as a vehicle to reduce loneliness, and the power of living intentionally. Let's go Beyond The Job Title with Matt Wilson! (00:00) - Intro | Live intentionally and pull some friends along (03:16) - Evolving Your Personal Mission Statement (08:37) - Nomadic Parenthood (12:26) - Wanderlust with Kids (16:42) - What Matt Wilson Wants Hi...
Oct 07, 2023•51 min•Ep. 22
Episode Summary Get ready for an inspiring conversation about growth mindset, career transition, overcoming imposter syndrome, the power of mentors and feedback, and more. So sit back, relax, and let's dive Beyond The Job Title with Julie Fox! (00:00) - Intro | taking control of your own story (03:09) - Laid off while on maternity leave (09:10) - Shift from victim to growth mindset (12:21) - Transitioning into tech without tech experience (13:58) - Discovering customer success through mentorship...
Sep 29, 2023•46 min•Ep. 21
Episode Summary Swietenia sheds light on the invaluable transferable skills she carried from her teaching days into her tech roles, emphasizing adaptability, resilience, and the art of continuous learning. By the episode's end, listeners are sure to be inspired by Swietenia's journey, recognizing the potential within to merge passions, skills, and drive to carve unique paths in any industry. (00:00) - Intro | Embrace The Pivot Learning Curve (03:21) - Discovering Her Love for Teaching (05:24) - ...
Sep 22, 2023•35 min•Ep. 20
Episode Summary Conversation with Maria Joyner about her entrepreneurial journey, stepping outside your comfort zone, questioning things, moving to Costa Rica, and taking leaps of faith towards the life you want (00:00) - Intro | Don’t ask if it’s a good idea - just do it (04:14) - Entrepreneurial DNA (07:05) - Questioning Conventions (11:01) - Starting a Photography Business (15:24) - Following Mom’s Footsteps (16:33) - Costa Rican Awakening (18:24) - Rancho Margot Reflections (25:25) - Don’t A...
Sep 16, 2023•47 min•Ep. 19
Episode Summary Conversation with Emma Lo about her career journey. (00:00) - Intro | pivot and learn from your failures (02:40) - Emma’s childhood memories growing up in Taiwan (07:03) - Moving to Canada and becoming a cancer researcher (17:26) - Pivoting from cancer researches into business (21:27) - Emma’s love for photography (26:26) - It’s not enough to run experiments, you gotta tell the story (33:26) - Shifting identities; your titles and achievements don’t represent you (38:08) - Custome...
Sep 08, 2023•54 min•Ep. 18
Episode Summary A conversation with Hannah Brotherton about her career journey into customer success, building bridges with other people, leadership, imposter syndrome, and more. Hannah’s Bio Hannah Brotherton is an accomplished Customer Operations leader with over nine years of experience in data-driven strategies, primarily within high-growth entrepreneurial organizations. Her expertise lies in crafting best practices, operational procedures, and tools to elevate customer experiences. She is r...
Sep 01, 2023•47 min•Ep. 17
Episode Summary Ashna Patel and her journey, spanning from her Indian roots to her flourishing career in the USA, stands as a testament to adaptability and resilience. We delved into the challenges of navigating change, the profound impact of mentors and coaches, strategies for seizing opportunities within the tech sphere, navigation imposter syndrome, embracing one's mistakes as a pathway to growth, and much more. (00:00) - Intro | remember what helped you get to where you are today (03:10) - W...
Aug 24, 2023•49 min•Ep. 16
Our conversation delves into an array of thought-provoking topics, including the profound impact of mentorship on young minds, the significance of role modeling, strategies to find exceptional mentors, and the revealing nature of seeking advice. We explore Albert's insights on fostering high standards for yourself, the transformative power of hard work, transitioning from education to the tech landscape, and the essence of effective leadership marked by humility. Embracing a mindset of constant ...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 15
Episode Summary Join us in this insightful podcast episode as we sit down with the remarkable Jen Allen-Knuth, aka DemandJen, as we explore the essence of Jen's mission and the art of crafting a career path that's marked by authenticity, longevity, and growth. (00:00) - Intro (02:20) - Who is Jen and What Is Her Mission? (03:52) - The Power Of Having Mentors That Care About Your Growth (06:15) - Advocating for Yourself And Unleashing Your Hidden Talents (08:21) - Conquering Imposter Syndrome (10...
Aug 12, 2023•41 min•Ep. 14
Episode Summary We are joined by Mindaugas Petrutis, the visionary founder of Coho, a thriving professional community that fosters empowering connections and learning cohorts in various fields, including data science, design, and marketing. Throughout our insightful conversation, Mindaugas takes us on a transformative journey, unraveling the path that led him to the helm of Coho as CEO, and shares invaluable insights on thriving in uncertainty and seizing career opportunities. (00:00) - Intro (0...
Aug 03, 2023•36 min•Ep. 13
In this episode, we are joined by the remarkable Carrie Melissa Jones, an entrepreneur, author, researcher, and trusted advisor to community-led businesses. Carrie's mission centers around fostering a profound sense of belonging for people, and throughout our conversation, she shares invaluable insights and experiences from her community management journey. (00:00) - Intro (03:40) - Creating Belonging: Carrie's Mission in Community Management (04:27) - Discovering Community Management: Carrie's ...
Jul 27, 2023•46 min•Ep. 12
Join us for an insightful conversation with Amanda Horvath as we delve into personal growth, motherhood, authenticity, content creation, and self-awareness. Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking alignment or a mom navigating the intricacies of motherhood, this episode offers valuable wisdom and inspiration. Amanda’s Bio Amanda Horvath is a content and course creator, video strategist, personal brand coach, and YouTuber. Her passion lies in guiding entrepreneurs towards discovering their most au...
Jul 20, 2023•50 min•Ep. 11
Join us for an engaging and insightful discussion as we explore building community, embracing new horizons, conquering imposter syndrome, fostering connections, leaving a meaningful legacy, and unlocking the keys to professional success. Prepare to be inspired as we explore the transformative power of picking yourself, building your body of work, and embracing growth opportunities. (00:00) - Intro (02:44) - Building Community | Unraveling the Origins of David's Community-Building Nature (06:57) ...
Jul 13, 2023•51 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of resilience and authenticity amidst adversity. Our guest, Danny Luu, a seasoned Community & Events Manager, shares his journey of overcoming challenges such as layoffs, the pandemic, and unexpected accidents while building unwavering resilience. We explore the profound impact of family support and how nurturing relationships can be a source of strength during difficult times. Delve into the importance of aligning your true self at both...
Jul 06, 2023•44 min•Ep. 9
In this episode, we delve into the secrets of flourishing at work and finding environments that fuel your success. My guest, Danielle, shares her journey into customer success and cybersecurity discussing her passion for conquering imposter syndrome and embracing new challenges. We also explore the power of confidence and how unlocking our true potential can lead to incredible growth. Failure is not overlooked, as we dive into the importance of learning and growing from setbacks. Mentorship take...
Jun 27, 2023•48 min•Ep. 8
In this episode, we are joined by Katie Penner, an accomplished sales professional who shares her insights, experiences, and wisdom gained throughout her career journey. We start by exploring the invaluable lessons Katie learned from working alongside Angela Alberty, emphasizing the importance of leading by example and being actively involved with your team. Discover the pivotal moment that propelled Katie to embark on her path at Sendoso, where she has built a successful career in sales. Uncove...
Jun 20, 2023•47 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, we join visionary wellness enthusiast Angelique Bolding on a transformative journey of navigating remote work loneliness, unlocking work styles through personality tests, and creating brand experiences that inspire living well. Angelique's multifaceted path in branding and marketing, driven by passion and purpose, breaks barriers and empowers women with a limitless mindset. With a deep understanding that you can't pour from an empty cup, we explore the power of self-care and the...
Jun 14, 2023•56 min•Ep. 6
In this episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Kris Hughes, the visionary founder behind Zanate Ventures, as we delve into his remarkable journey into entrepreneurship. Join us as we explore the pivotal moment that led Kris to take the leap, unravel his thought process behind choosing the right business, and discover how he embraced the art of intentional pivots. We delve into the transformative power of reflection and introspection, and gain insights into the most fulfilling aspects of Kris' jo...
Jun 06, 2023•34 min•Ep. 5
Join me in this captivating episode as I catch up with my incredible friend Zach Horvath, the visionary behind Live a Great Story. From his recent adventures in Turkey to his reflections on cross-cultural work dynamics, we explore the transformative power of travel and the lessons it imparts. Discover Zach's decision-making framework for embracing uncertainty and hear the inspiring story behind Live a Great Story and his early entrepreneurial endeavors. We dive deep into the profound impact of c...
May 30, 2023•50 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, we embark on a journey of resilience and transformation. Join us as we unlock the secrets to workplace longevity, exploring Dev's invaluable insights from his 10+ years at Metro North and the most unexpected lessons he learned along the way. Delve into the thought-provoking cost-benefit analysis of high-paying jobs, discovering the complexities and considerations of pursuing financial success. Prepare to be moved as we delve into Dev's parents' incredible journey from Cambodia t...
May 24, 2023•37 min•Ep. 3
In this episode, Cesar breaks down his top 3 pivotal moments that have shaped his personal and professional life. (00:00) - Intro (02:09) - How ChatGPT defines "pivotal moments" (03:04) - Pivotal moment #1: My parents migrating to the US (04:52) - Pivotal moment #2: Moving to the US (08:04) - Pivotal moment #3: Joining a travel startup (11:23) - Advice for when you are going through your own pivotal moment (12:25) - Outro Where to find Cesar • Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamcesarromero • Linked...
May 24, 2023•13 min•Ep. 2
