The Informational Interview

Follow along as I interview Jamie Lee about her journey as an omni-channel e-commerce expert from working at massive companies like Nike, EA, and Sony, and her pivot to working with smaller, emerging brands like Everlane and Vital Proteins. Jamie's shift to smaller companies came as she realized she wanted to work in a faster paced environment, and to experience the challenged of making outsized impact with a smaller team. In this episode, we'll talk with Jamie about her shift from huge corporate giants into emerging brands, about her refreshing approach to work-life balance, and why talking to people who are already in the environment you are looking to get into is the best way to de-risk the switch. The Informational interview is the show about big career shifts and what they teach us about life. I'm your host, Lauren Fagan: a 30 something millennial, who does not have everything figured out. I believe the most wisdom comes from the people who have taken the biggest risks, and, in today's world, jumping into a brand new career feels like one of the biggest risks you can take. Join me each week as I interview guests who turn their world upside down by taking a sharp left turn in their career that led them down a completely different path.  Connect With Jamie Jamie's Maven Course Lauren's Podcast Resources ⁠Descript

Follow along as I interview Michelle Villasenor about her journey creating an entirely new role for herself as a creative strategist. Michelle has always been what she calls 'left brained / right brained', where she's drawn to experiences and careers that live at the intersection of creative and data. So, when she was working as an Art Director at high-growth e-commerce startups and was receiving creative briefs that always seemed to be lacking the data and insights she felt she needed to do her best work, she decided to try to carve out a new role that historically didn't exist. Over several years, Michelle worked on proving the value of this new role and over time has successfully established herself as a valuable member bridging the gap between creative and growth teams. In this episode, we’ll talk about Michelle's journey building her role as a creative strategist, why empathy is crucial when you are trying to create your own job description, why you need just one person to believe in your idea, and that sometimes you need to just do it - AKA, throw the damn ball. *Correction* - I met Michelle in 2019... but it shows how good of friends we are that we thought we knew each other for an extra two years!! The Informational interview is the show about big career shifts and what they teach us about life. I'm your host, Lauren Fagan: a 30 something millennial, who does not have everything figured out. I believe the most wisdom comes from the people who have taken the biggest risks, and, in today's world, jumping into a brand new career feels like one of the biggest risks you can take. Join me each week as I interview guests who turn their world upside down by taking a sharp left turn in their career that led them down a completely different path.  Connect With Michelle Lauren's Podcast Resources ⁠Descript

Follow along as I interview Andrew Morrell about his journey from working in public radio for two decades to his successful career as a wedding photographer. When Andrew strted doing photography professionally, he made a promise to himself: never take pictures of anything with a pulse. Andrew loved music since an early age but considered himself too undisciplined to pursue it professionally. One day, he discovered his college's public radio station and immediately fell in love with the profession. Over the next 20 years, Andrew would work at a variety of public radio stations around the country, until he 'flamed out' after working his way up the seniority ladder into more managerial roles. He decided to leave public radio and become a real estate photographer, only to be asked by a friend to shoot photos at a wedding 'his way'. He showed up in June 2006 and for the second time in his career fell in love with wedding photography and has been doing it ever since. In this episode, we’ll talk about Andrew's journey into wedding photography, The Peter Principal, why you need both passion and discipline, and why you should trust the process and embrace the good and the bad. The Informational interview is the show about big career shifts and what they teach us about life. I'm your host, Lauren Fagan: a 30 something millennial, who does not have everything figured out. I believe the most wisdom comes from the people who have taken the biggest risks, and, in today's world, jumping into a brand new career feels like one of the biggest risks you can take. Join me each week as I interview guests who turn their world upside down by taking a sharp left turn in their career that led them down a completely different path.  Recommended Photography Resources Fearlessphotographers.com J. La Plante Workshops Photographers Andrew Loves Sam Hurd J. La Plante Henri Cartier-Bresson Connect With Andrew Lauren's Podcast Resources Descript

Follow along as I interview Jenn Trepeck about her journey from working in Hedge Funds and building her Wellness Practice as a side hustle for over a decade to launching her podcast Salad With a Side of Fries in 2019 and working on her wellness practice full time. Jenn saw entrepreneurship modeled for her by both her parents since a young age, but didn’t know what sort of business she’d want to create until she discovered the wellness curriculum that worked for her that she now bases her practice on. Jenn steadily built her wellness practice in the background as she navigated full-time jobs, until 2019 when she decided to take the leap and launch Launch Salad with a Side of Fries. And, five years in, Jenn is only loving the podcasting and wellness industry more each day. In this episode, we’ll talk about Jenn’s journey into the Wellness industry, why she’s such a big fan of side-hustles, how if you try to figure everything out on your own you're setting yourself up for failure, that nothing is permanent unless you decide it's permanent, and the distinction between jobs and careers. The Informational interview is the show about big career shifts and what they teach us about life. I'm your host, Lauren Fagan: a 30 something millennial, who does not have everything figured out. I believe the most wisdom comes from the people who have taken the biggest risks, and, in today's world, jumping into a brand new career feels like one of the biggest risks you can take. Join me each week as I interview guests who turn their world upside down by taking a sharp left turn in their career that led them down a completely different path.  Content Warning Please note that this episode briefly talks about Jenn’s personal experience and history with dieting and her relationship to her body. If this isn’t something you want to hear about, feel free to skip from minute 5:07  to 6:52. Show Links ⁠Book a FREE Business Discovery Call with Jenn⁠ ⁠Six Months to Six Figures⁠ Connect With Jenn ⁠Salad With A Side Of Fries IG ⁠ ⁠Jenn Trepeck IG⁠ ⁠Salad With A Side Of Fries FB Group⁠ ⁠Find Jenn On LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Salad With A Side Of Fries Website

Follow along as I interview Mattia D'Affuso about his journey into Real Estate after getting his Bachelors and Masters degrees in music. After graduation, Mattia realized that he wanted to build a life where he wasn't constantly on the move and determined that pursuing a career in Opera wouldn't allow him to live the life he wanted. After getting his foot in the door through a marketing position at a real estate agency, Mattia discovered a love for Real Estate and has become a successful realtor in the DC area. While there certainly is financial success in real estate, Mattia's love for this career stems from establishing trust with clients during one of the most important financial decisions of their lives, and seeing his clients happy when they work together as a team to achieve their goals. In this interview, we'll learn more about the realities of life as a realtor (hint: it's not like Selling Sunset), what to do when a career pursuing your passion doesn't line up with the life you want to live, and how to decide what to do next by figuring out where you want to end up. The Informational Interview is the podcast that helps you learn about different careers and what it takes to break into them from professionals who have done just that. Your host, Lauren Fagan, is on a mission to talk to people in all sorts of careers to learn more about what their jobs look like and how to break into them. Each week, I talked to professionals who have successfully pivoted into a career that they love - If you're not satisfied with your work life, if you're feeling unfulfilled or like there's got to be more to work than this, but don't know what you want to do next... you're in the right place! Show Notes Mattia's Email: mdaffuso@ttrsir.com BravO - Washington National Opera’s program for students and young professionals between the ages of 18 and 40

Follow along as I interview Janine James (She/They) about her career journey through startups and tech giants to her current role thriving as a professional Psychic. During this episode, you'll learn how to fearlessly step into a career that others may judge you for by being your own biggest cheerleader and believing in yourself. We'll also learn about what a professional psychic's day-to-day looks like, why saying you aren't psychic is a self-fulfilling prophecy, and that even a witch's least favorite part of the job is finances. The Informational Interview is the podcast that helps you learn about different careers and what it takes to break into them from professionals who have done just that. Your host, Lauren Fagan, is on a mission to talk to people in all sorts of careers to learn more about what their jobs look like and how to break into them. Each week, I talked to professionals who have successfully pivoted into a career that they love - If you're not satisfied with your work life, if you're feeling unfulfilled or like there's got to be more to work than this, but don't know what you want to do next... you're in the right place! Show Notes 'Twitter 2.0' Email Coverage 'Twitter 2.0' Email Coverage & Severance Info Janine's Website hello@xojanine.com Resources Captolia's Website Psychic Teachers Podcast Third Eye Bind Podcast Blood Sex Magic

Follow along as I interview Ty Conner about his journey working north of the Arctic Circle as a geologist to becoming an offline media buyer. We'll talk about why you don't need to wait to get permission to make a career shift, how to acknowledge and honor your priorities, and why playing board games can make you better at business. The Informational Interview is the podcast that helps you learn about different careers and what it takes to break into them from professionals who have done just that. Your host, Lauren Fagan, is on a mission to talk to people in all sorts of careers to learn more about what their jobs look like and how to break into them. Each week, I talked to professionals who have successfully pivoted into a career that they love - If you're not satisfied with your work life, if you're feeling unfulfilled or like there's got to be more to work than this, but don't know what you want to do next... you're in the right place! Show Notes Michael Kaminsky - Recast (Media Mix Modeling) Owner Ty's Twitter Ty's LinkedIn

Follow along as I interview Brittany Smail about her journey from 15-year veteran of the Restaurant Industry to Product manager. We'll talk about why when you're pivoting careers you need to get used to saying yes to opportunities that come your way, how your network is bigger than you think, and why you shouldn't let the fear of failure hold you back. The Informational Interview is the podcast that helps you learn about different careers and what it takes to break into them from professionals who have done just that. Your host, Lauren Fagan, is on a mission to talk to people in all sorts of careers to learn more about what their jobs look like and how to break into them. Each week, I talked to professionals who have successfully pivoted into a career that they love - If you're not satisfied with your work life, if you're feeling unfulfilled or like there's got to be more to work than this, but don't know what you want to do next... you're in the right place! Show Notes ⁠The Fig Tree Excerpt by Sylvia Plath from The Bell Jar⁠ ⁠Wynter & Olivin Marketing Product Positioning and Marketing Course⁠

Welcome to the Informational Interview podcast, the show where I talk to people who have pivoted into careers they love to hear what they do, how they pivoted into that profession, and advice for people looking to 'make a change'. This podcast is for you if you're: Feeling stuck or unfulfilled or unhappy with your job but you aren't sure what you want to do next Overwhelmed with all of the directions that you can take your career but aren't sure which direction to run Curious about what jobs are out there Each interview, we're going to talk about the realities and risks of making a career pivot, the best and worst parts of each job, and what qualities you should have to be a good fit in that career. My goal for the show is to give a realistic peak behind the curtain for a wide variety of jobs to give you guidance and actionable next steps for making that pivot. If you know of someone you think I should talk to, fill out the form at theinformationalinterview.carrd.co

Follow along as I interview Allison Esposito Medina. Today we're going to hear from a successful entrepreneur who's now on her second community based company. Alison has launched two separate companies that are centered around connecting people, and we're going to hear about how she launched her first company, what advice she'd give to people feeling stuck in their careers and exploring 'doing their own thing', and why bravery and perseverance are the two non-negotiables if you're thinking about starting your own company. If you've ever wondered what it takes to start your own thing or have been thinking about building your own community, this is the episode for you. The Informational Interview is the podcast that helps you learn about different careers and what it takes to break into them from professionals who have done just that. Your host, Lauren Fagan, is on a mission to talk to people in all sorts of careers to learn more about what their jobs look like and how to break into them. Each week, I talked to professionals who have successfully pivoted into a career that they love - If you're not satisfied with your work life, if you're feeling unfulfilled or like there's got to be more to work than this, but don't know what you want to do next... you're in the right place! Show Notes Allison's LinkedIn Juniper - A community for dog parents Tech Ladies

Follow along as I interview Rena Silverman Devereaux about her journey from Journalist to Copywriting and Content Strategy, how your loved ones can help you figure out where you want to work, why she thinks people pivoting careers should work at small companies, and how you already likely have a ton of transferrable skills. The Informational Interview is the podcast that helps you learn about different careers and what it takes to break into them from professionals who have done just that. Your host, Lauren Fagan, is on a mission to talk to people in all sorts of careers to learn more about what their jobs look like and how to break into them. Each week, I talked to professionals who have successfully pivoted into a career that they love - If you're not satisfied with your work life, if you're feeling unfulfilled or like there's got to be more to work than this, but don't know what you want to do next... you're in the right place! Show Notes Facebeook Ads Library Rocketmoney (Formerly Truebill) App

Follow along as I interview Adria Barich about her journey from Marketing Consultant to full-time Content Creator/Influencer. In this episode, we'll get a peek under the hood of what life as an influencer really looks like, hear about why we both loved traveling solo, and unpack why it's crucial to know yourself before you start making content for other people. The Informational Interview is the podcast that helps you learn about different careers and what it takes to break into them from professionals who have done just that. Your host, Lauren Fagan, is on a mission to talk to people in all sorts of careers to learn more about what their jobs look like and how to break into them. Each week, I talked to professionals who have successfully pivoted into a career that they love - If you're not satisfied with your work life, if you're feeling unfulfilled or like there's got to be more to work than this, but don't know what you want to do next... you're in the right place! Enjoying the podcast? We'd love to hear your thoughts! Please take a moment to leave a review and hit that subscribe button to stay up-to-date with our latest episodes. Your support means the world to us! Book Recommendations* 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think Quinta Brunson - She Memes Well Get in touch with Adria adriabarich.com adria@adriabarich.com Adria & Oatmeal TikTokAdria & Oatmeal YoutubeAdria & Oatmeal Instagram Get in touch with me theinformationalinterview.carrd.co theinformationalinterview@gmail.com *These recommendations may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you click on or purchase products/services through the provided links. This comes at no extra cost to you and helps support the production of this podcast. I only recommend products/services that I personally use or believe will add value to my listeners. Your support is appreciated!

Follow along as I interview Preston Sagastegui-Smith about his journey from math teacher to data analytics, the pit stops along the way, breaking into the data industry, and why even your least favorite job can give you invaluable skills that will serve you later in your career. The Informational Interview is the podcast that helps you learn about different careers and what it takes to break into them from professionals who have done just that. Your host, Lauren Fagan, is on a mission to talk to people in all sorts of careers to learn more about what their jobs look like and how to break into them. Each week, I talked to professionals who have successfully pivoted into a career that they love - If you're not satisfied with your work life, if you're feeling unfulfilled or like there's got to be more to work than this, but don't know what you want to do next... you're in the right place!

On our first ever interview episode of The Informational Interview, Follow along as I interview Nicola Fordwood about her career journey into voice over acting, and advice for anyone looking to break into that industry. The Informational Interview podcast is hosted by Lauren Fagan, who is on a mission to interview every job... ever! From Dog walkers to Doctors, Project Managers to Pianists, and everything in between, Lauren wants to talk to them all. Her mission is to normalize a 'winding' career path, and demystify different careers to empower listeners to pursue careers that are right for them. Show Notes: Nicola's Recommendations for V/O classes: ⁠Voice One⁠ ⁠Real Voice LA⁠ ⁠Voiceover Camp ⁠ ⁠Atlanta Voiceover Studio⁠ Book recommendations: ⁠"I Could Do Anything if I Only Knew What it Was" by Barbara Sher⁠ ⁠"Do What You Love" by Leigh Standley

Welcome to the very first episode of The Informational Interview with Lauren Fagan! Today, we're kicking off by talking about why I wanted to start this podcast, and a bit of background about me. I go into detail about my professional journey and the winding path I took to get me where I am today, along with the four main reasons I wanted to start this podcast. This episode covers what informational interviews are, why they can be difficult, and what you can expect from future episodes. Thanks for tuning in! Connect with me! Email: Theinformationalinterview@gmail.com Website: theinformationalinterview.carrd.co