Episode 1: What is Anything But Coffee Chats?

Around the World and Back with Francesca Vaneri

Francesca didn't set out to work in finance. In fact, she didn't even know what the S&P 500 was when she got the job. But after years of chasing the "right" path — through publishing dreams, a South Africa internship, and a chaotic few months living in Amsterdam — she finally stopped sliding and started deciding. The result? A role at one of the world's best financial institutions. Join us as we explore the winding path that led Francesca around the world and back to Atlanta, where the story all started. In this episode: * What to do when everything seems to fall through last minute * Why likability might be your greatest career asset * The personality hire vs. the resume hire * Book recs from a true English major

Ditching a 9-5 for the runway with Natalie Demarco

From TikTok dances in her dorm room to walking runways and closing real estate deals, Natalie's story proves that success doesn't always follow a linear path. Whether you're figuring out post-grad life or considering a career pivot, this episode is full of real talk about taking chances, staying authentic, and building a life you actually enjoy. In this episode, Natalie shares: * How she got scouted at a NYC club and walked her first New York Fashion Week show * Balancing multiple income streams: modeling, real estate, and social media * The truth about freelance life in an expensive city Tune in to this fun conversation to learn how you can turn your passions into your day-to-day and live your best postgrad life!

Live and On-Air with Macie Goldfarb

What does it really take to build a career in television news? In this episode of Anything But Coffee Chats, we sit down with Macie, a CNN TV Producer, to talk all things live television, breaking news, and how she built her career in one of the fastest-paced media environments in the world. From her early career moves to landing a role at CNN, Macie shares the behind-the-scenes realities of working in broadcast news, what producers actually do on air, and the skills that matter most for anyone hoping to break into media. We cover: * How Macie got her start in TV and journalism * What a CNN producer does during live broadcasts * Career advice for students and early-career professionals interested in media * Lessons learned from working in high-pressure newsrooms Whether you’re a student, aspiring journalist, media professional, or just curious about how live news works, this episode offers real insight into building a career in broadcast television. 🎧 Tune in for honest career advice, industry insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at life, live and on air.

Finding and landing your dream job with Victoria Wehling

Sit down with Victoria Wehling to learn more about her job (her dream job!) and how she got it right out of college! Victoria is a Florida girl who graduated from the University of Florida and moved to Atlanta in 2023. Since then, she has worked at IBM as a business automation specialist and dedicated account technical lead. Chat with Victoria about how she crushed her internships, led TedxUF, sent in the wrong application to her dream job and still landed it, and how she took advantage of starting her career in the AI boom. Moral of the story this episode is to stay true to yourself and follow your dreams and others will see you and reward you for it!

Episode 1: What is Anything But Coffee Chats?

Welcome to Anything But Coffee Chats - a career podcast for curious, driven and fun 20-somethings navigating the early stages of their professional lives. In this introduction, get to know me, your host, hear why I decided to start this podcast and how I plan to reinvent networking conversations with ABCC. If you're a college student, recent grad, or young professional, tune in to hear from people in your shoes discuss internships, interviews, work-life balance, career changes, building your network and more. Follow @anythingbutcoffeechats on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, career tips, and guest sneak peaks.