#35 Unscripted Career Hot Takes

What do you call someone who’s been a national rugby player, a baker, a financial advisor, a meal prep chef, a rugby team manager, and a trained teacher? You call them Fabion Turner.In this episode, Fabion (aka Tino) shares the twists and turns of a career that doesn’t fit into one box — from turning down a job in China to take a finance role in Jamaica, to making wedding cakes that rivaled his banking salary, to managing Jamaica’s rugby team while still playing for it. Oh, and he somehow found time to do a Master’s degree and an internship at the same time.This one’s for the multi-hyphenates, the restless creatives, and anyone who’s ever wondered: “Am I doing too much?”New episodes are out every Wednesday, so until then—Stay Weird and Stay Ambitious, my friends ✌🏾Follow Tino on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cups_and_cakes_by_tino/ Submit questions & stories for the pod! - https://forms.gle/Yuri4hvnP8zpiND7A#CareersAreWeird #Careers #Podcast #Corporate #Millennial #GenZ #Work #Linkedin #EarlyStageCareers #Jobs #Business #Baking #Chef #Insurance #Banking #Rugby #Athlete

Ericka Felix’s career path proves that every job teaches you something — even when it doesn’t “look” professional. From managing a fast-food chain at 22 in Australia to teaching third graders, bartending on weekends, training customer service teams, and now leading administrative operations at an engineering firm in Mexico — Ericka has done it all.In this episode, we talk about the pressure to succeed straight out of uni, the mental load of living abroad, what it means to “go back home” without feeling like a failure, and why work-from-home isn’t for everyone.This one’s a reminder to stop rushing your career and trust that every weird job adds up.New episodes are out every Wednesday, so until then – Stay Weird and Stay Ambitious, my friends✌🏾 Submit questions & stories for the pod! - https://forms.gle/Yuri4hvnP8zpiND7A#CareersAreWeird #Careers #Podcast #Corporate #Millennial #GenZ #Work #Linkedin #EarlyStageCareers #Jobs #Business #Teaching #Admin #MovingHome 

This week, I’m joined by my good friend from uni, Thabata Alves, whose career journey proves that sometimes the first job is the right job.We talk about how Thabata went from graduating on a Thursday to starting her tech career on a Monday, her transition from Australia to London, and what it really means to be a Customer Success Consultant.She breaks down what she actually does, how she’s grown in the role over six years, and why building relationships at work is just as important as being good at your job.If you’ve ever wondered what customer success is (besides lunch meetings and client calls 😏), or if you’re looking for a stable path in tech—this one’s for you.New episodes are out every Wednesday, so until then—Stay Weird and Stay Ambitious, my friends ✌🏾Connect with Thabata on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thabatazampolialves/ Submit questions & stories for the pod! - https://forms.gle/Yuri4hvnP8zpiND7A#CareersAreWeird #Careers #Podcast #Corporate #Millennial #GenZ #Work #Linkedin #EarlyStageCareers #Jobs #Business #Tech #Product #CustomerSuccess #Consulting 

Unscripted solo episode, because honestly? I just wanted to grab a mic and talk.It’s been a busy start to 2025, and I’ve been taking my career thoughts and opinions to Threads—so why not bring them here too? Everything’s ASAP…except your promotion and there’s all the corporate nonsense like “leaner teams” with higher targets,  and we’re all over here on threads laughing through the madness.Careers are weird, but they’re also hilarious. Let’s talk about it.New episodes are out every Wednesday, so until then—Stay Weird and Stay Ambitious, my friends ✌🏾

In 2021, Thomas was leading artillery squads in the South Korean military. In 2025, he's leading sales strategies for international clients as a freelance sales consultant. Careers are weird, right?In this episode, Thomas shares how he transitioned from military discipline to tech sales hustle, managing teams, cold calling in public, and developing market strategies across APAC. Now, he's embracing the uncertainty of funemployment, building his consultancy, and figuring out what’s next—one meditation session at a time.We talk about navigating career shifts, building confidence through rejection, and why being lost might just be the best place to start something new.New episodes are out every Wednesday, so until then – Stay Weird and Stay Ambitious, my friends✌🏾Connect with Thomas on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasdaesol/ Submit questions & stories for the pod! - https://forms.gle/Yuri4hvnP8zpiND7A#CareersAreWeird #Careers #Podcast #Corporate #Millennial #GenZ #Work #Linkedin #EarlyStageCareers #Jobs #Business #Consulting #Sales #TechSales #Consultant

How do you go from playing for the Springbok Women’s Sevens to running your own breathwork business? Christeléne Steinhöbel’s career has been anything but predictable. After her pro rugby career was cut short, she had to figure out what came next—navigating job rejections, moving to Dubai, coaching rugby, and eventually landing in Bali, where she discovered the power of breathwork. Now, she’s helping athletes improve their endurance, recover faster, and manage performance anxiety—all without a degree. We talk about resilience, reinvention, and why knowing how to breathe properly might just be your next competitive edge.New episodes are out every Wednesday, so until then—Stay Weird and Stay Ambitious, my friends Connect with Christelene on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/christelene/ Follow Freefall breathwork on ig:https://www.instagram.com/freefallbreathwork/ Submit questions & stories for the pod! -https://forms.gle/Yuri4hvnP8zpiND7A

Imagine your first role being your fave role? That’s exactly what happened to Florine! She got her first internship in account management, and as she grew and switched companies, she decided to stick with it because she genuinely loves what she does. Flor shares her tips for choosing the right company size, learning about a company's culture before you join, and picking a workplace that gives you time for your hobbies. Speaking of hobbies, she’s an avid mountain climber and videographer and shares why not every hobby needs to turn into a career. New episodes are out every Wednesday, so until then – Stay Weird and Stay Ambitious, my friends✌🏾 Connect with Florine on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/florine-dori/ Submit questions & stories for the pod! - https://forms.gle/Yuri4hvnP8zpiND7A

Kateryna Chyzhykova shares how she turned a "boring" presentation into a life-changing role as a product manager at a travel tech startup. From juggling multiple hats in a fast-paced startup to thriving as a digital nomad, Kat’s journey proves that careers are anything but linear. Tune in to hear her tips on managing work while exploring the world and why staying adaptable is key. Connect with Kat on LinkedIn and check out AirWander’s stopover search tool.  New episodes are out every Wednesday, so until then – Stay Weird and Stay Ambitious, my friends✌🏾 Connect with Kat on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateryna-chyzhykova/ Submit questions & stories for the pod! - https://forms.gle/Yuri4hvnP8zpiND7A Follow Kat on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kate.n.world/ #CareersAreWeird #Careers #Podcast #Corporate #Millennial #GenZ #Work #Linkedin #EarlyStageCareers #Jobs #Business #Travel #Startup

What do you do when someone takes credit for your work? Careers are so weird, right? Because why is this even a regular occurrence in the workplace? It’s corporate nonsense, and the reality is—if they’re petty enough to steal your work, then you need to approach this strategically and relatively calmly. Receipts. Keep all the receipts. Message me your corporate villain stories, and until next Wednesday—Stay Weird and Stay Ambitious, my friends. ✌🏾

Tim shares his unconventional career path, from studying econometrics and philosophy to consulting, a software internship, and now launching his own tech company. He opens up about why he quit a stable consulting career to pursue programming and entrepreneurship, and the steep learning curve of being a solo founder while juggling the roles of CEO, CMO, and CTO. Whether you're a consultant who despises charts, a budding entrepreneur, or just someone navigating the weirdness of careers, this episode is for you. Check out chartbuddy.io and make your work life easier.  New episodes are out every Wednesday, so until then – Stay Weird and Stay Ambitious, my friends✌🏾 Connect with Tim on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-van-schaick-11247a126/ Try https://chartbuddy.io/ for free! Submit questions & stories for the pod! - https://forms.gle/Yuri4hvnP8zpiND7A #CareersAreWeird #Careers #Podcast #Corporate #Millennial #GenZ #Work #Linkedin #EarlyStageCareers #Jobs #Business #Chartbuddy #Consulting #Software