Career Unicorns - Spark Your Joy
I’m Samorn Selim. Welcome to the Career Unicorns - Spark Your Joy Podcast. I’m a lawyer turned career coach on a mission for us to take our careers from dread to joy. Growing up as the daughter of poor Lao refugees, I was the underdog. Against all odds, I made it to a top 10 law school and landed a job in Big Law. As an outsider, I was told that I was lucky to even be there and that I had to pay my dues. After coaching over 1,000 clients, I now realize that the idea that you have to pay your dues and work in a toxic place is a myth. We can face our challenges head on, do work we are passionate about, and work with good people to make a big impact. So even as we struggle, we can find a sense of belonging.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 101
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Finding purpose and passion: how to create work you love with Tammy Dain, Co-founder of Rabble (Ep. 166)
The pandemic forced many of us to confront our life's purpose. In this episode, we're joined by Tammy Dain, Co-founder of Rabble, to explore how to continue doing the work you love, even amidst gl…
Balancing career, music, and motherhood with Stephanie Wu, Cellist and Marketing Leader (Ep. 165)
Do you struggle to balance your passions with your career and life? In this episode, we dive deep with Stephanie Wu where she shares her inspiring journey:
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From Youtube Symphony to Google: How …
From descendant of slaves to lawyer fighting for social justice with Antonio Ingram II, Senior Counsel at NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (Ep. 164)
Antonio L. Ingram II is Senior Counsel at the NAACP LDF. He is a graduate of Yale College and UC Berkeley School of Law. He served as a law clerk for the honorable Ivan L. Lemelle in the Eastern …
Happy Lao New year and connecting with our bodies to reduce anxiety and be calmer with Samorn Selim, Career Coach for BIPOC, women, and first generation professionals (Ep. 163)
Happy New Year.
During the holidays, we can become more stressed, anxious, and sometimes depressed. Perhaps there’s too much work and you’re struggling to find balance. Perhaps a loved one passe…
How to make good decisions using logic and intuition with Michelle Florendo, Host of Ask A Decision Engineer Podcast (Ep. 162)
As we come to the end of the year, it’s a time where many of us are reflective on what happened in the past year and what we hope for in the new year.
Studies show that 1 out of 4 people quit thei…
Managing the job search when you have mental health issues, been laid off, and struggle with applying consistently with Samorn Selim, Career Coach for BIPOC, women, and first generation professionals (Ep. 161)
Have you been struggling with your job search? And you want to stop feeling stuck and frustrated, and land your dream job in the next 3 months? In this episode, Samorn shares:
- Answers to the most…
Advocating for yourself as a Black woman and getting promoted into executive leadership with Kimyatta Holder, VP, Senior Associate General Counsel, Head of Compliance, and Privacy Officer at Modern Health (Ep. 160)
Kimyatta Holder is VP, Senior Associate General Counsel, Head of Compliance, and Privacy Officer at Modern Health, where she is responsible for the regulatory, product, and privacy legal functions…
Landing your dream leadership role during a challenging job market with Lisa Heirtzler, Senior Director, GTM Strategy & Growth at NAVEX (Ep. 159)
Lisa is a growth strategy leader with deep expertise in empowering small businesses to succeed. With over 15 years of experience in the software industry, she has successfully navigated both enter…
Finding peace in the midst of chaos with Samorn Selim, Career coach for Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, and first generation professionals (Ep. 158)
The 2024 election results have left many of us feeling lost and devastated. During these challenging times, it’s easy to consume negative information and spiral into doom and gloom. So for this …
From pro athlete to lawyer: overcoming depression, finding purpose, and becoming a managing partner with Adam Sloustcher (Ep. 157)
Adam Sloustcher is the regional managing partner of Fisher Phillips’ Dallas office and is the Co-Chair of his firm’s Sports Team. In addition to advising sports employers, Adam’s practice also foc…
Finding Your Voice, navigating cultural expectations, and going after your dreams with Elaine Lou Cartas, trauma-informed & award-winning woman of color business coach (Ep. 156)
In this episode, we dive deep with Elaine Lou Cartas, a trauma-informed and award-winning woman of color business coach.
Elaine Lou Cartas is a trauma-informed and award-winning woman of color b…
Healing trauma, managing burnout, and building a thriving career in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging with Jaya Mallik, DEIB Expert (Ep. 155)
It’s Election Day. There are so many feelings of uncertainty and chaos.
We hope this conversation today with Jaya Mallik, founder of Jaya Mallik Coaching & Consulting, where she focuses on divers…
Building your dream career and getting promoted to the C-suite with Shana Simmons, Chief Legal Officer at Zendesk and formerly at Everlaw (Ep. 154)
Do you want to get promoted into leadership. But you’re not sure what to how to get there?
In this episode with Shana Simmons (Chief Legal Officer of Zendesk and formerly of Everlaw), we discuss:
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Building a career in AI and ethical technology with Kathy Pham (Ep. 153)
In this week’s episode, we chat with the Kathy Pham. She just received the AnitaB.org Technical Leadership Abie Award for being a pioneer, visionary, and bridge builder in government, tech, ventu…
Recovering from trauma, finding self-acceptance, and leading with compassion with Rosie Yeung, Founder of Changing Lenses and Certified Trauma Recovery Coach (Ep. 152)
Are you wondering how to navigate the complexities of cultural identity, personal and systemic challenges, and trauma? In this episode with Rosie Yeung, Founder of Changing Lenses and the Un-Ex…
Finding belonging at work: bringing your whole self to work and building your dream career with Michaela Cultrara, Product Marketing Manager at UtilityAPI (Ep. 151)
Are you feeling lost in your job search? This episode with one of my former clients, Michaela Cultrara, Product Marketing Manager at UtilityAPI, is for you. Michaela shares how she went from ge…
Thriving in corporate America as a Black man and first-generation college grad with Jaymon Ballew, Senior Counsel at The Major League Soccer (Ep. 150)
This week, I’m so excited to share a podcast with one of my former clients, Jaymon Ballew. Jaymon is Senior Counsel for The Major League Soccer and a first-generation college and professional gra…
How to leave your toxic workplace with Sarah Cottrell, Founder of Former Lawyer (Ep. 149)
Are you working at a toxic job? But you’re afraid to leave? In this episode with Sarah Cottrell, founder of Former Lawyer, we do a deep dive into:
- How to pay off your student loans after leavi…
How to build a career in human rights with Lindsay Harris, Human Rights Law Professor (Ep. 148)
Do you want to build a career in human rights, but you don’t know where to even begin? In this episode, we dive deep into: - How to build a career in human rights. - How to create trauma inform…
How to balance being a mom while building your dream career with Winter Wheeler, Founder of Winter Wheeler Mediation and Arbitration (Ep. 147)
Are you a parent and you’re struggling to balance work and life? Winter shares: - What you can put in place to start a business during the pandemic while being a parent. - What practices you can…