On May 1st, 2020, I started the Passages podcast. What began as a hobby, an adventure, and a risk turned out to be one of the greatest gifts I never could have anticipated. Exactly one year later, our podcast has hit over 10,000 downloads, our community has peaked over 900 strong, our team has made moves in our own lives and careers that we've only ever dreamed of, and you - YOU - are one year braver, brighter, and more brilliant simply because you've showed up every day as your own, true self.
In this episode, cheesy as it may be, I took the opportunity to sit down and reflect on what this last year has meant, both as a letter of gratitude to those who joined me in this project AND as my own... passage. I also share an exciting, transformative update with you all: with a new career chapter taking shape, I've made the decision to hit pause on this podcast for the time being. For that reason, we are considering this the epilogue, and the finale (for now). Who knows — maybe we'll meet again in this way soon. But until then, I'm excited to embrace this next chapter for everything it holds, watch as the world we once loved re-opens day by day, and look ahead to everything waiting for us on the other side.
I hope you enjoy this reflective episode and update. If you'd like to stay connected, you can always find me on Instagram @chloebelangia. Thank you for being here, friend. Cheers to young professionalism and everything it's taught and continues to teach us along the way.
Caroline Cusick is a Senior Strategy Analyst at Accenture—a global consulting and professional services firm—based in Atlanta, Georgia. Caroline received her bachelor’s degree from the Scheller College of Business at Georgia Tech, and in addition to Accenture, interned for The Coca Cola Company in marketing agency operations. If you’re studying (or curious about) business, management, strategy, or the ambiguous world of consulting, this episode is one you don’t want to miss. In this conversation, Caroline and I walk through how she decided to pursue consulting and what it’s taken to navigate her career thus far. Caroline spills tips for surviving the infamous “case interview,” what an *actual* day-in-the-life for her looks like, and advice for college students interested in a similar path.
If you find this episode helpful, we’d love to know! Make sure to tag @thepassagesproject on social media so we can reshare and thank you for tuning in.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Case In Point: Complete Case Interview Preparation by Marc Cosentino
@CorporateNatalie on TikTok
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Today’s episode is such a special one for me! I invited my boyfriend, Drew Sutton, to share his career story and the major changes he’s made in only a few short years. In 2019, I made the decision to move to California, which presented the opportunity for Drew to consider finding a new role out west, too. Through a series of very intentional strategies, in 2020, Drew was able to transition from a small finance firm in Atlanta, Georgia to a highly competitive sales role for Mulesoft/Salesforce in San Francisco, California. Navigating three pivots all at once took a lot of preparation and confidence but (as Drew found out) wasn’t impossible. In today’s episode, I wanted to bring Drew on to walk through the exact steps he took to make these moves and launch a new career, just in case any of you are looking to switch up your career paths in major ways as well.
Our conversation breaks down his story into three distinct pivots:
1) Pivoting industries from finance to sale— why was sales the right move for him, and how did he bridge gaps in his resume to land the role without prior experience?
2) Pivoting from a small firm to a major corporation— what are the pros and cons of both types of companies, and how did he position his smaller-brand experience as competitive for a company like Salesforce?
3) Pivoting from Georgia to California— real talk: how did he feel about moving across the country, what has he learned since, and what advice would he share with anyone else looking to make unfamiliar moves to follow something they believe in?
If you’re interested in a major career change, but lacking the confidence to own that such a change is *possible*, this episode is for YOU.
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Mentioned in today’s episode:
Passages Ep. 39 with Emily Sermons
The Local, Atlanta, GA
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Gaining work experience while still in college through short-term internship programs is one of the best ways to set yourself up for early career success. In today’s episode, I sat down with internship coach, Alexandra Foote, to unlock her secrets to landing top internships in and outside of the tech industry. With experience interning at Google, Bank of America, and Microsoft (twice!), Alex was able to land her dream role—and an immediate promotion—in product management at Microsoft right after gradation. Inspired by the impact these internships had on her early career moves, Alex is now passionate about turning around and offering helpful resources and 1:1 coaching to other college students looking to land their dream internships. In addition to a blossoming career in technology and computer science, Alex is also an incoming MBA candidate at Harvard Business School, having been accepted to HBS’ 2+2 program.
Today’s episode covers an array of frequently asked questions on all things internships:
If you love this episode, make sure to register for Alex’s ongoing (FREE!) masterclass: How to Land an Internship at a Top Tech Company at alexandrafoote.com/masterclass
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Mentioned in today’s episode:
Fat’s Chicken n Waffles in Seattle, WA
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
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Delaney Vetter, like countless other young professionals, graduated from college in the spring of 2020—a less-than-ideal job market awaiting her on the other side. She’d done everything right through college, landing internships and building connections in her desired field of work, but as luck and life would have it, the full-time job options just weren’t there. Yet by remaining open, leveraging her network, and offering skills to those who needed her help, Delaney managed to “accidentally” start and scale a fully-booked freelance business as a communications consultant—bypassing what she thought her early career would look like in lieu for a new path she never saw coming.
In this episode, Delaney peels back the curtain on what graduating and pivoting into life as a young freelancer really looked like. She shares a refreshing message of empathy to the 2020 and 2021 graduating classes, the real-talk behind how and why she gave up the job hunt in lieu of freelancing, what running a business at her age has taught her about owning success when you’re young, and advice she’s picked up for other aspiring online business owners. If you’re feeling the weight of the job hunt, looking to feel less alone during a remote graduation season, or curious in any capacity on the life and work of a full-time freelancer, this episode is for you.
Mentioned in today’s episode:
13th (Documentary), Directed by Ava DuVernay
Brave Enough, by Cheryl Strayed
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Denise Arco, Margot Salgado, and Nha Truong are first-generation graduate students pursuing psychology degrees in various forms, passionate about dismantling "The Grind" and promoting a holistic balanced lifestyle. In the midst of navigating their own educational journeys, the trio of friends joined forces to launch The Babes Who Study, a community and digital brand aimed at providing mentorship, empowerment, and coffee-inspired inspo to other young professional women walking a similar path. Having followed their community for quite some time now, I highly encourage you to give them a follow over @thebabeswhostudy on Instagram, while we dive into today’s episode.
In this conversation, I pick Denise, Margot, and Nah’s brains on all things holistic wellbeing—through the lens of young professionalism and finding personal forms of self-care as busy students. What is their perception of wellness and how has it evolved as they’ve studied psychology on their own? What are their personal favorite forms of self-care (hint: it’s not what you’d think)? How do they reconnect with themselves and their souls, and what advice do they have for any spring students rounding out the last few weeks of the semester?
These friends were such a joy to bring on the podcast and I know you’ll find their energy so contagious. If you loved listening in, let us know over @thepassagesproject on Instagram.
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Mentioned in today’s episode:
Atomic Habits, by James Clear
Exhalation, by Ted Chiang
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Welcome back! In part two of our early career Q&A, we pick right back up where we left off: talking all things career advancement for those of you facing early conversations on promotions, change, or leaving your full-time role. As young professionals ourselves, we’re peeling back the curtain behind tough conversations with managers, giving and receiving feedback, and how to assess whether it’s the right time to ask for a promotion.
In this episode, we answer questions submitted by YOU, including:
If you haven't yet listened to part one of our two-part Q&A series, we highly encourage you to listen to last week’s episode, where we discuss early career negotiation, setting work-life boundaries, managing your inbox, and other areas for development when you’re starting in a new role. If you have anything to share with our community about what we discuss in today’s show, send us a DM over on Instagram—we’d love to know what you think!
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About Chloe:
Chloe works full-time in corporate communications and brand strategy, with prior experience spanning digital media and marketing at a venture-backed startup, coworking space, and digital agency. In May of 2020, Chloe founded The Passages Project and Passages podcast, a micro-publication and media project for young professionals. Chloe holds a bachelor's degree in Computational Media with a focus on interaction design, experimental media, and marketing from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
About Ellie:
Ellie Peterson is a Customer Concierge at Delighted, a Qualtrics company, where she has helped thousands of customers become customer experience experts and get the most out of their Delighted programs. Also a graduate from Georgia Tech, having majored in Industrial Engineering and Systems Engineering with a minor in Technical Communications, Ellie joined The Passages Project to manage strategy and operations.
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Knowing many of you may be facing career advancement opportunities around this time of year—accepting a new role, negotiating for a promotion, or getting your footing in an early career transition—we thought it’d be helpful to take some time answering your questions and sharing our candid experiences as early professionals in the full-time working world. In part one of two, Chloe chats with Ellie Peterson, also a member of The Passages Project team, about strategies she’s leveraged to feel confident establishing and growing professionally from day one.
In this episode, we discuss:
Stay tuned for part two next week, when we discuss giving and receiving feedback, partnering with your manager to improve in your role, when it’s time for a promotion, and when it’s time to leave.
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About Chloe:
Chloe works full-time in corporate communications and brand strategy, with prior experience spanning digital media and marketing at a venture-backed startup, co-working space, and digital agency. In May of 2020, Chloe founded The Passages Project and Passages podcast, a micro-publication and media project for young professionals. Chloe holds a bachelor's degree in Computational Media with a focus on interaction design, experimental media, and marketing from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
About Ellie:
Ellie Peterson is a Customer Concierge at Delighted, a Qualtrics company, where she has helped thousands of customers become customer experience experts and get the most out of their Delighted programs. Also a graduate from Georgia Tech, having majored in Industrial Engineering and Systems Engineering with a minor in Technical Communications, Ellie joined The Passages Project to manage strategy and operations.
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Hannah Siddiqui is a 22 year-old writer, educator, certified meditation and breathwork instructor, and spiritual coach based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Utilizing the tools of manifestation, positive affirmations, and astrology, Hannah’s business inspires people to turn inwards to recognize their own power. While her career may have taken several twists and turns to land her here, Hannah’s found success in educating the masses on spirituality, mindfulness, and tools to empower.
In today’s episode, Chloe and Hannah discuss the relationship between spirituality and trust in divine timing through the lens of work and money. What are the spiritual blockers that hold young professionals back? How can you reconnect with your power during an (unwanted) season of working from home? How can you combat feelings of perfectionism at work? And what does a spiritual relationship with money really mean? Light a candle and set the vibes for this one, my friend. Hannah’s advice is going to change your life.
Mentioned in today’s episode:
The Universe Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein
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Gabby Whiten is a Ph.D. candidate at the NYU School of Medicine and freelance digital creative. Gabby attended UNC Chapel Hill for undergrad, where she uncovered a passion for scientific research and experimentation. Gabby began her Ph.D. program right out of college, determined to work at the intersection of science, communication, and education. Outside of her research, Gabby has a thriving presence on YouTube and Instagram, flexes her creative muscles servicing clients with graphic design work, and explores everything New York City has to offer.
In today's episode, I pick Gabby’s brain on the 101 of Ph.D. work: why and how she landed on the specific program and set of research she did, what a day-in-the-life of a Ph.D. student really looks like, and how she balances her full-time program with part-time hustles. If you’re curious about a path where science and design collide, this one’s for you!
Mentioned in today’s episode:
Chancellor’s Science Scholarship at UNC Chapel Hill
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
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Megan Inderrieden is an artist, entrepreneur, founder of Atlanta-based co-working space The Reverie, and an absolute icon when it comes to letting go, chasing joy, and living a colorful life. Megan’s career started out like so many do: believing her path was meant to look just like the person next to her, filled with tough classes and even tougher work weeks. After reconnecting with her childhood passion for art when she was in college, Megan took up watercolor, announced her hobby to her Instagram followers, and accidentally grew herself into a small business called Painted Parcels. While balancing the corporate 9-5, Megan began hosting art shows and expanded her portfolio of work to serve a quickly growing roster of clients across the U.S. Hitting her breaking point and craving to step into all that life was calling her to pursue, everything changed in one day. Megan ended up walking away after only 6 months in the corporate world to pursue art full time, and of course, the rest was history.
In today’s episode, we walk through Megan’s story chapter by chapter: how her identity took shape when she was young, which chapters woke her up to who she was meant to become, and the exact steps she took to leave Corporate America behind and become her own boss. Embracing a creative life full force ahead is not for the faint of heart, but Megan’s instinct has taken her farther than she could’ve even dreamed. After running Painted Parcels and expanding her studio, Megan also launched a new venture, founding The Reverie, a female-focused coworking space in Atlanta, Georgia. These days, Megan’s still taking major steps forward, with a newly launched rebrand and so much more to come.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Business Boutique: A Woman's Guide for Making Money Doing What She Loves by Christy Wright
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Eugenia Kim is a service-oriented software engineer truly giving her all to the field of computing in more ways than one. Eugenia is a full-time software engineer at Microsoft *and* pursuing a masters degree in computer science *and* conducting research on ethical artificial intelligence (AI). Passionate about the ways in which technology can be used for good and advancing the number of women pursuing a computing-oriented career path, Eugenia brings an optimistic, realistic, and empathetic lens to her life and work. In today’s episode, Eugenia reflects on why she fell in love with the field of computing, how she prepared for interviews to set herself up for success, an inspiring philosophy on work-life balance, and how she maintains the stamina to do all the things she wants to in the world of computer science.
Mentioned in this episode:
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Emily Sermons is a powerhouse of inspiration. After graduating from Georgia Tech with a degree in Computational Media and landing her dream job as a designer with Adobe, Emily set her eyes ahead to what an even more upleveled version of her career could look like. Through trial and error, Emily patched pieces of powerful goal setting practices together to make up her own daily, monthly, and big-picture systems for setting and tracking goals for herself. What she deemed her “Monthly Review” worked—and Emily was recognized with a promotion as the youngest Senior Experience Designer at Adobe, conquering clear goals set before her and more. In today’s episode, Emily walks through her step-by-step guide to understanding, measuring, and actualizing goals to advance your professional interests authentically and efficiently. Emily and Chloe also discuss the power of studying your own resistance, the keys to setting seemingly un-measurable goals, and keeping yourself on track when things outside your control affect your progress. Get ready to take some serious notes!
Learn more about Emily's guide to goal tracking.
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Elisabeth Huijskens holds a Masters of Arts in Strategic Communications for Social Change and Advocacy and is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Trades of Hope. Driven, ambitious, and empowered, Elisabeth runs Trades of Hope, her personal brand, blog, and speaking career with a passion for activating those around her to step into their power and believe in everything they’re capable of impacting on the world. In today’s episode, Chloe and Elisabeth discuss why she chose to pursue her graduate degree when she didn’t need it for her career, how Elisabeth defines ambition, and the philosophy she would share with her college-aged self. If you tune in to today’s episode, be sure to tag @thepassagesproject in your Instagram so we can see and thank you!
Mentioned in today’s episode:
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
Quote by Audre Lorde from “Uses of Anger: Women Responding to Racism”
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Emily Elizabeth Duong is a serial entrepreneur -- and a crazy successful one at that. Starting her first business in the figure skating industry at age 17, and now operating not one...not two...but three brands alongside her 9-5 in sales, Emily has picked up a thing or two about how to launch, manage, and scale digital brands with poise and professionalism. In today’s episode, I sat down with Emily to better understand her path to entrepreneurship, why she chose to also take on 9-5 in sales, how she’s upleveled her brand aesthetic over the years, and of course, allllll things time management. For all you entrepreneurial mavens out there, this one’s for you.
Mentioned in today’s episode:
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About Emily:
Emily Elizabeth Duong is the founder and creative director of Elite Skate Wear and Loshattan Co., as well as the host of the What Fulfills You? Podcast. Originally born and raised from a small town in Pennsylvania, she made her way over to the golden west coast at the age of 18 to pursue college, where she graduated from Chapman University in 2019 with Magna Cum Laude honors. Prior to college, she was an elite-level competitive figure skater and USTA ranked tennis player, which is what she attributes to her diligent mindset and self-discipline she has. Today, she currently resides in Los Angeles, CA where she is focused on scaling her business ventures and podcast community and hopes to be bi-coastal between NYC and LA in the near future.
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Emily’s Blog: https://emilyelizabeth.blog/
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Loshattan Co.: https://www.loshattan.com/
Elite Skate Wear: https://www.eliteskatewear.com/
What Fulfills You? Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-fulfills-you-podcast/id1497431036
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Margaret Daniel is an interior design assistant at a luxury residential firm in New York City, the founder of her own design business, Margaret Daniel, LLC, and freelance writer for Savannah Magazine. After receiving her Bachelors in Fine Arts in Interior Design from The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Margaret set out to make her mark on the industry she adored, moving to Manhattan in December of 2019. Margaret works with a passion for the built-environment, seeing the opportunity to impact the spaces we work, live, and play in with purpose -- and incredible decor.
Today’s conversation dives into Margaret’s career thus far: how the moves she’s made pushed her to where she is today, and advice she’d impart on anyone inspired by her path. In possibly the most upbeat episode we’ve ever had on this show, it’s my pleasure to introduce you to Margaret with a conversation on design, work, and life you never saw coming.
We discuss:
- The 5-step email framework that landed Margaret industry titans as mentors
- The value of braving microscopic courageous moments to move your future forward
- How storytelling and brand development applies to unlocking your own power
- The one dominating quality that unites both beginners with leaders
- An ode to perfectionism
...and so much more
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Mentioned in today’s episode:
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“Be known for trying.” When Dana Paulita Harmond graduated as a chemical and biomolecular engineer and launched her career in product development and innovation for Georgia Pacific, she was energized by the opportunity to embrace her fullest, analytical self. But at the same time as she’s honed her passion for engineering, and with the same level of passion, she’s spent hours outside of work pursuing an entirely different craft: launching a creative side business as a lifestyle blogger and content creator. Dana’s story and approach to her life and work embody the joy, passion, and reward that comes with engaging in all of her interests wholeheartedly. And her wisdom might shake you to your core.
In this episode, Chloe speaks with Dana about immigrating to the United States taught her about risk and work; how she’s found synergies in seemingly contradictory passions; the ways in which she’s approached making pivotal decisions through college and career; the importance of evaluating your first company’s culture; how she alleviates the tension of imposter syndrome; and so much more. If you’re considering taking on a new creative project, struggling to make peace with your multi-passionate identity, or generally curious about how an engineer and blogger like Dana truly does it ALL, this one's for you.
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Mentioned in today’s episode:
Careers at Georgia Pacific: https://www.gp.com/careers
Nuuly: http://fbuy.me/qP3U8
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Visit Dana’s blog: https://www.danapaulitaharmond.com/
"Balancing a Career + a Passion Project" on Dana's blog: https://www.danapaulitaharmond.com/post/balancing-a-career-a-passion-project
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*Lightning round quote credited to: Arthur Ashe
Happy New Year! In today’s episode, Chloe is joined by Ellie Peterson and Alexandria Fagen of The Passages Project team to discuss all things goal-setting for the new year. Together we reflect on what 2020 taught us to start, stop, and continue; the systems we use to dream up short- and long-term goals, how to set resolutions that are intentional and authentic; and tips to make your visions last. We’re so excited to release this conversation, and hope you find it energizing and helpful. Cheers to a new year!
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Mentioned in today’s episode:
- Ep 22: Behind the Scenes of The Passages Project: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/22-behind-scenes-why-how-we-launched-passages-project/id1510172714?i=1000493339639
- Passion Planner: https://passionplanner.com/
- Passion Planner Free Resources: https://passionplanner.com/collections/free-downloads
- Cultivate What Matters Goal Setting Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/
- Rumble Boxing: https://www.doyourumble.com/
- Vesta Movement: https://www.vestaatl.com/
- The Stolen T Project: https://www.thestolentproject.com/
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Ozioma “Ozi” Orjioke has been building computers from scratch since he was 13 years old. Now, with a quarter of a million subscribers on YouTube and a computing degree behind him, he’s taking the next year to pursue content creation as a full-time gig. But, it took a lot to get here—as it always does—and we’re here to unpack it all.
In today’s episode, hear from Ozi and Chloe as they discuss vulnerability in creative pursuits, reckoning with offline and online identities, finding the courage to withstand judgement, facing and surviving burnout, and more. Ozi shares pieces of his mental health journey as a YouTube creator, including a recognition of when hustle is (and isn’t) needed to achieve long term success. Ozi shares his #1 trick to staying grounded as a digital creator, and some tips and tricks to growing a Youtube channel he’s picked up over the years. Ozi leads with a deep sense of purpose guiding his every decision, and we know you’ll walk away feeling like you can take on the world.
P.S. No episode next week. We’ll see you in 2021!
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Mentioned in today’s episode:
- Marques Brownlee (MKBHD): https://www.youtube.com/user/marquesbrownlee
- Linus Tech Tips: https://www.youtube.com/user/LinusTechTips
- JayzTwoCents: https://www.youtube.com/user/Jayztwocents
- Daring Greatly by Brene Brown: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781592408412
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Catherine Ann McManus has taken a few pivots in her early career, and so far, her trust in herself is paying off. After graduating from Auburn University with a degree in speech pathology and acceptance letters from grad schools she’d admired from afar, Catherine felt in her gut that following the path she’d set up for herself wasn’t the right one right away. Instead, she served and fundraised her way as a campus missionary with the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) in Kansas. One day, on the phone with a good friend, Catherine got that same feeling: it was time for another change. Knowing her passion for relationship building and negotiating to improve others’ lives, Catherine decided to pursue a career in real estate. She dropped everything, moved to her hometown to study for her exam, and is now a licensed realtor in the Augusta, Georgia area. In her own words, she is “passionate about finding young people homes, and making the buying process as simple as possible.”
Catherine’s story illustrates the sense of purpose that comes with investing in your strengths, and we’re thrilled to welcome her on the Passages podcast today. In this episode, Chloe picks Catherine’s brain on all things real estate: from landing on this career, to the story of working with her very first client, and advice for first-time home buyers ready to take a major new step. If you’re curious about the path to real estate as a professional or prospective home buyer, this episode is for you!
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Recommended in today’s episode:
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/
Redfin: https://www.redfin.com/
Realtor.com: https://www.realtor.com/
Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki: https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194
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