Career Capital Collective

14. Bootstrapping a Tech Career While Navigating Motherhood with Lauren Chisholm

In this episode of Career Capital Collective, Sarah sits down with Lauren Chisholm, VP of Global Account Management at Vena and a brand new mom. Lauren joined Vena nearly a decade ago as a Business Development Rep and worked her way up to VP, earning recognition in 2023 as one of the Top 100 Global Sales Leaders along the way. We talk about the full arc of her climb, the mentors who backed her, the hardest stretches she had to push through, and her leadership style under pressure. She also opens up about how becoming a mom has reshaped her definition of success, with honest advice for any woman who feels caught between ambition and family. For more: * Follow Kayleigh on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bbkaylz] * Follow Sarah on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/diaryofsarahrobson/] Produced by Peoples Media [https://www.peoplesmedianetwork.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

13. The 5-Step Networking Framework to Land Your Dream Job by Madison Little, Head of HR

Madison, Head of HR & professional recruiter for tech, shares practical strategies for effective networking, job searching, and navigating AI-driven application processes. Learn how building genuine relationships can accelerate your career and how to leverage platforms like LinkedIn and AI tools for success. For more: * Follow Kayleigh on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bbkaylz] * Follow Sarah on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/diaryofsarahrobson/] Produced by Peoples Media [https://www.peoplesmedianetwork.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

12. The Third Door: The Unconventional Way to Get What You Want

The traditional path isn’t the only path. Sarah and Kayleigh unpack the idea of “The Third Door," the unconventional way people often break into careers, opportunities, and rooms they weren’t supposed to be in. Through stories from their own careers and lives, they share how thinking differently, taking risks, and pursuing non-traditional routes opened doors they didn’t even know existed. Because sometimes the side door is the one that actually works. For more: * Follow Kayleigh on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bbkaylz] * Follow Sarah on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/diaryofsarahrobson/] Produced by Peoples Media [https://www.peoplesmedianetwork.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

11. Where We Are Now: A Reintroduction to Sarah & Kayleigh

So much has changed since we first hit record on this podcast. In this episode, Sarah and Kayleigh take a moment to reintroduce themselves, sharing where they’re living now, what they’re working on, and how their careers and lives have evolved since the podcast began. From unexpected pivots to new chapters, this conversation is an honest update on where things stand today. Consider this the reset before what’s next. For more: * Follow Kayleigh on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bbkaylz] * Follow Sarah on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/diaryofsarahrobson/] Produced by Peoples Media [https://www.peoplesmedianetwork.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

10. Making More Money in 2026: Strategies That Actually Work

Everything is getting more expensive, but most people don’t feel like their income is keeping up. You can cut your costs, or you can find ways to make more money. With only 29% of millennials engaged at work, many people feel stuck in jobs that don’t pay enough and aren’t sure how to change it. Sarah and Kayleigh share how they’re thinking about earning more in 2026, from new income opportunities to unconventional career strategies that go beyond the traditional path. For more: * Follow Kayleigh on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bbkaylz] * Follow Sarah on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/diaryofsarahrobson/] Produced by Peoples Media [https://www.peoplesmedianetwork.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.