3, 2, 1 iRelaunch Podcast

Episode 90: "That's What She Said" with Joanne Lipman

Author of “That’s What She Said”: What Men Need to Know (and Women Need to Tell Them) and former Editor in Chief of USA Today and Deputy Managing Editor of the Wall Street Journal, Joanne Lipman talks with Carol about unconscious bias in the workplace, and how men and women…

Episode 89: "The First 90 Days" - for Relaunchers with Michael Watkins

Michael Watkins, author of “The First 90 Days” and the companion book “Master Your Next Move” talks with Carol about the principles and techniques of transitioning to a new role as it pertains to relaunchers when returning to the workforce. How to regulate a “sink or swim” mentality in a…

Episode 88: How I Have Maintained Career Continuity as a Military Spouse with April Keating

In this episode of 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch Carol talks with our own April Keating, Communications Specialist at iRelaunch and founder of email marketing firm Cre8ve Content Company. As a military spouse, April and her family move frequently. April explains how she has managed her family through multiple moves, and…

Episode 87: Psyching Up and Calming Down with Daniel McGinn

Can you teach yourself to calm your anxiety, build up your confidence level and maintain the right balance of energy prior to the big meeting, job interview or elevator pitch? Dan McGinn, Senior Editor of Harvard Business Review, Co-Host of the podcast series “Dear HBR” and Author of “Psyched Up:…

Episode 86: Relaunching as a Parent of a Child with Disabilities with Suzanne Wall

Suzanne Wall, Chief Operations Officer at iRelaunch is the mother of four, including her youngest who has Down Syndrome. She talks with Carol about the unique challenges faced when relaunching with a child with developmental disabilities, how to know when you are ready to return, and lessons learned post-relaunch.

Episode 85: Time Management and Relaunching with Laura Vanderkam

Time management expert Laura Vanderkam talks with Carol about recommendations for managing your time when relaunching. They specifically discuss Laura’s popular book “168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think” and her new novel: “Juliet’s School of Possibilities” in which Juliet learns that time is a choice and to…

Episode 84: A Career Break Can Be An "Explosive Time of Growth" with Relaunch CNN Producer Kuae Kelch

Knowing early on that she wanted to be a journalist, Kuae Kelch, Editorial Producer at CNN, National President of Mocha Moms, iRelaunch Advisory Board Member and relauncher talks with Carol about her career prior to her 13 year break while raising her family. She describes the “powerful and profound” time…

Episode 83: An Unlikely Relaunch Route to IOS Developer - Kate Rotondo Describes Her Journey

Carol has a lively conversation with social influencer and iOS Developer Kate Rotondo. Kate shares tips and advice as she describes her personal journey from moving out of the country with her family, to coming back to the States but to a totally different geographic location, to the self-taught process…

Episode 82: Doerscircle.com -- The Asia Based Platform for Freelancer Insurance Access with Helle Priess

Singapore based Helle Priess, Founder and CEO of Doerscircle, discusses the creation of her fast-growing member based support platform for self-employed people, entrepreneurs, free-lancers and start-upers. Doerscicle provides healthcare and insurance solutions at no cost. This unique model operates primarily in Asia. It has not yet come to the U.S.…

Episode 81: Researching Prospective Companies with Jennifer Bewley, Founder of Uncuffed

In this episode of 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch Carol talks with Jennifer Bewley, Founder of Uncuffed. Uncuffed provides detailed research on companies, far beyond the company website and social media. She shares details on how relaunchers can get information on companies, both public and private, including sources we bet you…

Episode 80: "I Got Hired After Attending the iRelaunch Return to Work Conference," Stanford Attendee Lisa Burns Gives Us the Play by Play

Lisa Burns, Relauncher and 2018 iRelaunch Return to Work Conference attendee joins Carol to talk about the toughest parts of her relaunch, and how the Conference changed her outlook and job search approach. They discuss persisting when discouraged, the pitfalls of only applying for jobs online and combating age discrimination.…

Episode 79: "Serial Relauncher" Susan Smith Ellis' Stellar Career in Marketing and Advertising

In this episode of 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch, iRelaunch Chair and Co-Founder Carol Fishman Cohen talks with "Serial Relauncher" Susan Smith Ellis. Smith Ellis' stellar advertising and marketing career includes career breaks along the way. Hear how a forward thinking recruiter back in the mid-1990's changed how Susan viewed herself…