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We're at the end of season 4, and it’s time to take a look back. I ask my guests, “What advice would you give to your younger self?” not to ask what they would change, but to understand what they’ve learned along the way. The final episode of season 4 compiles my guests’ answers to that question. I hope you find their advice both inspiring and motivating as you pursue your own career. And if you have advice for your younger self, please share it with someone you care about. Find full episodes from season 4 and all past seasons in our archive at www.socalledpodcast.com and wherever you get your podcasts.

How much is enough? You don't need to be King of Everything, says Steve Adelman, Nightlife Entrepreneur. Instead, be King of Enough and spend time developing long-term relationships. Steve has ruled the nightlife realm for 30 years, but he didn’t begin his career as a nightlife entrepreneur. His career transition began as the result of a party at his apartment after he'd left a consulting job he didn’t love. Success in making such a drastic career change wasn’t easy, but Steve was driven by his interest in the nightlife and entertainment business. Hard work, collaboration, and learning from successes and failures eventually prepared him to direct the four largest nightclubs in New York City. From there, he has gone on to start up nightlife and concert venues in major international cities. Steve still enjoys the creativity involved in being able to conceive of an idea, plan it out, and see what works and what doesn't - night after night. He is currently working on a concept to address how people want to socialize in a post-pandemic world and writing Nocturnal Admissions, a collection of humorous essays about his 30 years as a nightlife entrepreneur, which will be published in early 2022. Steve's career advice is to slow down and pay attention to the relationships you develop during your career by staying in touch. Check out Steve's website for more information about his book and projects. **** Love Shadow (Remix Safety Guide) by rocavaco (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Noncommercial Sampling Plus license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/rocavaco/52156 Ft: Loveshadow

But what if it doesn't work? Failure is not the end of the world, says Erin Sorensen, Project Manager at Ethos Design + Remodel and Ethos Real Estate. She says when failure happens, take a step back, calm down, and figure it out. Erin is figuring things out daily at Ethos. Success in building and remodeling often requires the ability to combine knowledge of the industry and permitting processes along with the skills of a historian, archeologist, technologist, and inventor. She enjoys the variety in her work and learning new ways of doing things, which makes her a perfect fit for her role.  Erin's background has proven to be a perfect fit at Ethos. As an engineer with skills and experience in drafting, public utilities, affordable housing, and community advocacy, she is positioned to help the company deliver for clients today and explore the future, including solutions to create more housing stock and use new building materials.  Erin's career advice: don't grow up too fast, take your time, and don't forget to take your ski days.  **** Love Shadow (Remix Safety Guide) by rocavaco (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Noncommercial Sampling Plus license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/rocavaco/52156 Ft: Loveshadow

Does what you do have integrity with who you are? For Sarah Cunningham, Principal and CEO of Ethos Design/Remodel and Ethos Real Estate, having that integrity of purpose is important for her to feel good about what she does day to day. More than designing and remodeling, Sarah's work is about building community and connectedness, which happens by designing spaces one at a time to meet the needs of each client. At the same time, she seeks to create homes that will benefit current and future generations, building sustainably for the benefit of the community for years to come. For Sarah, the key to success in business has been bringing together a purpose-driven life with her professional career, creating what she describes as a magic zone. If you are looking to integrate what drives you with your work, she says trust your intuition and listen to your inner voice. **** Love Shadow (Remix Safety Guide) by rocavaco (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Noncommercial Sampling Plus license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/rocavaco/52156 Ft: Loveshadow

When opportunity knocks, will you open the door? Make sure you take a close look at the opportunities you are given, advises Katie Bratland, Public Relations and Communications Expert. You can always say no after you consider an opportunity, but know the details before you make a decision. Katie almost missed out on a career-changing event when she was about to pass on a six-month engagement with the World Cup. She decided to go to the interview, and the role ended up shaping her career ever since, leading her to an executive role in communications/public relations for a sports management agency. Katie enjoys connecting with people and learning about what they do. Her natural curiosity and ability to figure things out are assets in her field, which encompasses executive communications, media relations, public affairs, working with publicists, and more. Katie recommends following your curiosity to discover potential career opportunities through informational interviews and learning from others about the work they do. *** Love Shadow (Remix Safety Guide) by rocavaco (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Noncommercial Sampling Plus license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/rocavaco/52156 Ft: Loveshadow

Can't find the light? There are people who want to help, including Eric Mraz, owner and operator of Cold Cactus Media Productions. Cold Cactus is producing Darkness to Light, a video series that aims to reduce the suicide rate in the Veteran community. Eric's media company is working on the first of a planned 22 episodes, connecting the series to the number of veterans who lose their battle to post traumatic stress each day. Cold Cactus started as a project in Eric's capstone class at Boise State University. To get his ambitious project off the ground, he reached out to his network, and now Eric and his team of volunteers are working on final edits of the pilot video. Eric sees parallels between the comeback stories Veterans tell in Darkness to Light and his own career. Following his own military career, during which he earned a Bronze Star, Eric notes that he had a difficult time finding his way. He had a variety of jobs and attended college, where he eventually connected with the leadership program that led him to start Cold Cactus. Now a college graduate, Eric feels he's in a place where everything is coming together. His career advice for others is to listen to what others tell you and don't be afraid of your own success. For the release date, to follow progress on the series, and learn how to support Cold Cactus, connect with Eric Mraz on LinkedIn. *** Love Shadow (Remix Safety Guide) by rocavaco (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Noncommercial Sampling Plus license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/rocavaco/52156 Ft: Loveshadow

Where do you focus your efforts? Saying no might be the superpower you need to unlock your best work and concentrate on the things most important to you, says Lisa Schelbe, Associate Professor at Florida State University, College of Social Work. For Lisa, child well-being and prevention of child maltreatment are her areas of focus. In service of this work, she is an editor, author, and co-chair of the Child Well-Being Research Network along with her work at the university. The potential for children to live a life free of violence in the future is what gets Lisa out of bed in the morning. She notes that it can be easy to get stretched thin with the many opportunities to contribute, so she reminds herself and advises others to choose carefully when saying yes.  Lisa enjoys creating knowledge through research and is even more excited by putting her work into practice and making it accessible to the public. She finds hope in producing research that is designed to have an impact by improving systems that serve youth and their families. For more information on Lisa and her work, check out these links: Florida State University College of Social Work Lisa Schelbe Faculty Page Child Well-Being Research Network Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children Intergenerational Transmission of Child Maltreatment (Schelbe & Geiger, 2017) The Handbook on Child Welfare Practice (Geiger & Schelbe, 2021) *** Love Shadow (Remix Safety Guide) by rocavaco (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Noncommercial Sampling Plus license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/rocavaco/52156 Ft: Loveshadow

What's your cause? If you are working in a mission-driven organization, you need to win people's hearts and minds to advance that cause, says Jeff Vanek, Director of Human Resources at Utah's Hogle Zoo. Servant leadership is well-suited for mission-driven organizations, he says, because it can support and sustain a cause and culture over time. Jeff enjoys his work at the zoo, where he learns about all aspects of the organization in his HR role, and he encounters people who approach their work with passion, creativity, and curiosity. Jeff advises others not to be afraid to be their best selves at work in the service of others.  Currently, Jeff is writing a book about servant leadership. His first book is called Somehow I Thought I Would Be Taller: Finding the Courage You Need to Grow and is available on Amazon. To learn more about Jeff, check out his website: https://jeffvanek.com/ *** Love Shadow (Remix Safety Guide) by rocavaco (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Noncommercial Sampling Plus license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/rocavaco/52156 Ft: Loveshadow

Puzzled about what's next? Don't forget to enjoy where you are today, says Valerie Trapunsky, CEO and Founder of ChatterBoss. While she is often focused on how to build and improve her business, Valerie recommends taking a moment to recognize what's good about right now and to trust yourself to make the right next move.  It took Valerie some time to figure out how to bring together her skills and knowledge with her entrepreneurial interests, which she has done with ChatterBoss, a remote executive assistant service. Success for her business relies on excellent communication and efficient pairing of clients and assistants while building trust. Valerie enjoys the puzzle of matching talents and personalities to create successful employer-assistant relationships. She is writing a book based on her experience in running and hiring for a business that operates remotely, advice that is both timely and needed in today’s working environment. *** Love Shadow (Remix Safety Guide) by rocavaco (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Noncommercial Sampling Plus license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/rocavaco/52156 Ft: Loveshadow

What do we have in common? More than you might think, says Clayton Moore, retired police officer and author of the book Good Cop, Black Cop: Guilty Until Proven Innocent. Clayton believes that we can co-exist and even work together as long as we have respectful dialog and by respecting each other's experiences, feelings, and points of view.  While Clayton served 32 years as a police officer, it wasn’t necessarily his life-long dream. Yet when he was unjustly fired from the police force in 2008, he disputed the false claims, was reinstated, and served another 10 years before retiring. He credits his faith, family, and friends for maintaining his strength through this painful ordeal.  Just as he knew he was a police officer for a reason, Clayton says he was driven to write his memoir to help bring communities together by focusing on respectful dialogue through a four-phase process that involves communication, objectives, planning, and execution, or COPE. And, as Clayton notes, you can't have COPE without cop.  To pick up a copy of Clayton’s book, you can find it on Amazon and on his web site, goodcopblackcop.com Clayton remains active in his community since retiring and still enjoys connecting with people, working with kids, and coaching.  *** Love Shadow (Remix Safety Guide) by rocavaco (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Noncommercial Sampling Plus license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/rocavaco/52156 Ft: Loveshadow

What do you call it when you leave your dream job after just two years? An adventure, according to Lance Davisson, Owner and Principal Consultant at the Keystone Concept. Lance landed what he thought was his dream job right out of college, working for the Washington Department of Natural Resources. Not long after he started, however, life intervened and his career journey began. Through the Keystone Concept, Lance seeks out projects that make a lasting impact on an organization, community, and the environment. As an urban and natural resources consultant, Lance enjoys developing relationships with partners to build, grow and evolve organizations. One example is the Treasure Valley Canopy Network, one of the Keystone Concept's first projects that started a decade ago. Today the Treasure Valley Canopy Network is a stand-alone 501(c)(3) organization and continues to grow partnerships and programs, including stormwater work and an urban heat map that informs the City of Boise’s climate action. One of its latest projects is the City of Trees Challenge, which seeks to grow one tree for every household in Boise and one forest seedling for every Idaho resident. *** Love Shadow (Remix Safety Guide) by rocavaco (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Noncommercial Sampling Plus license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/rocavaco/52156 Ft: Loveshadow

We're at the end of season 3, and it’s time to take a look back. I ask my guests, “What advice would you give to your younger self?” not to ask what they would change, but to understand what they’ve learned along the way. The final episode of season 3 compiles my guests’ answers to that question. I hope you find their advice both inspiring and motivating as you pursue your own career. And if you have advice for your younger self, please share it with someone you care about. Find full episodes from seasons 3 and all past seasons in our archive at www.socalledpodcast.com and wherever you get your podcasts.

What’s next? None of us knows what’s going to happen, and life requires constant learning and adaptation, says Linda Olson, Motivational Speaker, Author, and Triple Amputee. Rather than being bothered by this uncertainty, we can prepare for change and then accept, adapt and innovate when it happens. Linda knows about adapting to change. When she and her husband, Dave, were vacationing in Germany, a train hit their vehicle, leaving Linda a triple amputee. Determined not to be a victim, Linda was motivated to maintain her independence and to be of service as a doctor. Following a 30-year career as a radiologist, Linda has now written a memoir, Gone: A Memoir of Love, Body, and Taking Back My Life, which will be published this October. The key themes in her story are resilience, hope, and taking control. At the heart of her memoir is a love story between Linda and Dave, and their enduring commitment to each other. Episode links and resources: Gone: A Memoir of Love, Body, and Taking Back My Life (Amazon Preorder) Connect with Linda on Facebook Connect with Linda on Instagram Linda's web site: lindakolson.com *** Love Shadow (Remix Safety Guide) by rocavaco (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Noncommercial Sampling Plus license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/rocavaco/52156 Ft: Loveshadow

What are you afraid of? Fear is a liar, here only to cause more fear, says Gary Buckmann, Coach Author, and Inspirational Speaker. Awareness of this fact can help you overcome and eliminate fear. Overcoming adversity is something Gary knows about first hand. As a competitive gymnast in college, a catastrophic injury left Gary paralyzed. He fought his way back to compete again, and this experience shaped his approach to coaching. His philosophy focuses on learning the basics to build the knowledge you need to adjust to any situation and move toward your goal. After 45 years in gymnastics, Gary is taking his coaching in a new direction as an author and inspirational speaker. For information about Gary’s book release date and speaking engagements, see his website. Episode links and resources: www.GaryBuckmann.com *** Love Shadow (Remix Safety Guide) by rocavaco (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Noncommercial Sampling Plus license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/rocavaco/52156 Ft: Loveshadow

What are you waiting for? Push aside self-doubt, go forward, and believe in what you are delivering, advises Evanann Whitaker, Marketing Manager at Red Aspen. As the company has grown, Evanann has grown in her role, where she now feels empowered and confident in owning the solutions she brings to the table. Evanann enjoys the excitement of working in a startup, which includes everything from developing marketing strategies to taking out the trash. She appreciates Red Aspen’s strong leadership team for its engagement in her career interests. Before working full-time at Red Aspen, Evanann began as an intern, a role she likens to having a taste before committing to the full meal. She worked in several internships over the years, and each offered skills, learning, and insights that she now applies to her current role. Episode links and resources: Red Aspen *** Love Shadow (Remix Safety Guide) by rocavaco (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Noncommercial Sampling Plus license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/rocavaco/52156 Ft: Loveshadow

What’s the common thread? Caitlin Copple Masingill, Founder and President at Full Swing Public Relations, is driven by a passion for justice and to make the world a better place, which led to her work in journalism, elected office, and as an entrepreneur. The common thread throughout Caitlin’s career is her personal mission to elevate women’s leadership in the world. Caitlin's growing firm helps women leaders shape and share their stories, and she is launching Electable, an online community to help more women be elected to public office. Stay tuned for official launch information by following Caitlin on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Episode links and resources: Full Swing Public Relations Electable (Facebook announcement) Boise Women Who Get Shit Done (Instagram) *** Love Shadow (Remix Safety Guide) by rocavaco (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Noncommercial Sampling Plus license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/rocavaco/52156 Ft: Loveshadow    

What’s your story? Rebecca De León, Marketing Professional, Entrepreneur, and Podcaster, is interested in telling the stories that aren’t being told. As a journalist, Rebecca loved storytelling but was aware of the many voices unheard in the news media. Recognizing an opportunity, she launched her public relations firm to advocate for the underrepresented. In that same vein, her podcast, The Latino Card, elevates the voices of Idaho's largest ethnic minority. Rebecca attributes her success to the many mentors she’s had along the way. Now a mentor herself, Rebecca points out that you can't be what you can't see, emphasizing how important it is that everyone has access to mentorship. Episode links and resources: Lion Heart Consulting The Latino Card Podcast *** Love Shadow (Remix Safety Guide) by rocavaco (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Noncommercial Sampling Plus license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/rocavaco/52156 Ft: Loveshadow

What’s at the top of that peak you’re climbing? Most often, it's more rock to scale, so you need to know why you’re doing it in the first place, says Luke Malek, lawyer and co-owner of Smith + Malek. The “why” for Luke and his firm is to change the world for the better through the practice of law. In his practice, Luke focuses on health care governance and compliance. His first professional job was in public relations for a health clinic, and he worked on health care policy as a member of Idaho’s legislature, which sparked his interest in law school. After completing law school, Luke maintained his connection with the clinic, which is now a client. Luke’s career advice is to get in touch with why you do what you do - knowing that answer for yourself will be your compass in difficult times. *** Love Shadow (Remix Safety Guide) by rocavaco (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Noncommercial Sampling Plus license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/rocavaco/52156 Ft: Loveshadow

How are you strong? Looking inward to assess your strengths and using them to engage deeply with your organization will make you indispensable, says Ali Rabe, Executive Director at Jesse Tree and State Senate Candidate for District 17 on the Boise Bench. Ali's strengths have guided the evolution of her career, during which she has advocated for human rights in several roles. Ali's also a firm believer in a housing-first approach, which is beneficial for those who need a place to live, and a policy that makes financial sense for the community. Since we spoke, Ali won her primary race and will be on the ballot this November for the District 17 State Senate seat. Find out more about her career and what she hopes to accomplish in the Senate on this episode of the So Called Podcast. Episode links and resources: Jesse Tree of Idaho Ali for State Senate District 17 *** Love Shadow (Remix Safety Guide) by rocavaco (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Noncommercial Sampling Plus license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/rocavaco/52156 Ft: Loveshadow

Where do you see yourself in five years? Monica Pierce, Corporate Go-Getter and Freelance Writer, says a better question is “what kinds of opportunities are you setting up for yourself?” Answering that question led Monica to start her career as a writer even as she was working in the corporate world. This experience inspired her to write Leaning Out: An Alternative Perspective for the Modern Corporate Woman, which explores how to honestly evaluate your priorities and relieve the pressure of “having it all.” Monica’s work experience spans different roles and industries, and a connecting thread throughout her career has been finding fulfillment through helping others. She notes that identifying what you devote your life to - your immortality project - may or may not be your job and is an ongoing process throughout the seasons of one’s life. Episode links and resources: Buy Leaning Out on Amazon Monica's Website Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook *** Love Shadow (Remix Safety Guide) by rocavaco (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Noncommercial Sampling Plus license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/rocavaco/52156 Ft: Loveshadow