Shameless Careers is a podcast that helps high-achieving professionals break free from conventional definitions of success and find the courage to build careers - and lives - that actually feel fulfilling.
Each episode features honest, deeply human conversations with people who’ve made bold mid-career pivots to pursue work that’s more meaningful, creative, and aligned with who they really are.
We explore topics like burnout, identity, fear of judgment, purpose, and the messy process of figuring out what you truly want. You’ll find both inspiration and practical insights from real stories of reinvention - including the trade-offs, doubts, and lessons learned along the way.
At its core, Shameless Careers gives ambitious professionals permission to question, redefine, and design careers they truly love - shamelessly.
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Shameless Careers is a podcast that helps high-achieving professionals break free from conventional definitions of success and find the courage to build careers - and lives - that actually feel fulfilling.
Each episode features honest, deeply human conversations with people who’ve made bold mid-career pivots to pursue work that’s more meaningful, creative, and aligned with who they really are.
We explore topics like burnout, identity, fear of judgment, purpose, and the messy process of figuring out what you truly want. You’ll find both inspiration and practical insights from real stories of reinvention - including the trade-offs, doubts, and lessons learned along the way.
At its core, Shameless Careers gives ambitious professionals permission to question, redefine, and design careers they truly love - shamelessly.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Want to build a powerful personal brand but don’t know where to start?
Say no more — this interview with Maria Macdonald is here to answer exactly that.
Maria is the founder and director of Cord Comms, an agency providing public relations and communication services — including branding and strategic marketing — for premium lifestyle brands and impact tech. She has worked with an impressive range of clients, including La Mer, Jo Malone London, McQueens Flowers, and Aveda.
In this episode, we cover four use cases for personal brand building:
1. If you're in a corporate career
2. If you're in the middle of a career pivot
3. If you're running a side hustle
3. If you're starting a business
Specifically, we dive into:
- Why personal branding isn’t optional anymore
- The key components of a strong personal brand
- Why LinkedIn is an absolutely crucial tool to build your brand
- How to get featured in the media (without an agency)
- The biggest challenges people face when building their brand (e.g. imposter syndrome, procrastination, LinkedIn fatigue)
Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder, pivoting industries, or launching a business or side hustle, this conversation is packed with practical strategies to help you grow your brand — showing up authentically, strategically, and unapologetically (if not shamelessly ;)).
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📩 Want to get in touch or be a guest?
- Stay in touch with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/varia-pechurina/
- Stay in touch with Maria Macdonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-macdonald/
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