006. Believing in Yourself When Life Gets Tough w/ Suraiyah Ortiz

Oh my goodness. Today’s episode reminds you that you can do hard things. Listen in on this raw and vulnerable story by Suraiyah, an unemployed jobseeker of 13 months and how she navigated her job search to land her dream job.

You’re going to learn her remarkable lessons and wins around:

Her process of getting career clarity and finding a job and claiming it, even when she got rejected online

Turning a no into a not yet and eventually a yes into the hidden job market (snagging a job before it gets posted online)

How she got through the toughest times and found resourcefulness and inner growth

The power of a loose connection and a follow up

How she went from a passive candidate to putting in the new way of job searching steps that led her into a new role, a new industry, and a higher salary than she imagined

Suraiyah’s journey is more than just a job search success story; it's a testimonial of personal growth, self-love, and the discovery that joy can be cultivated by leaning into one's self-trust. By adopting a mindset of resilience, staying true to her authentic self, and employing innovative job search strategies, she navigated her way to a fulfilling career that aligns with her values and skills.

00:00 The Journey of Overcoming Job Rejection

01:10 Welcome to Cultivate Your Joyful Life

02:00 Introducing Today's Inspiring Guest

07:00 Soraya's Story: From Rock Bottom to Triumph

16:22 Embracing Self-Discovery and Inner Growth

36:56 Navigating the Job Search with New Insights

46:47 Crafting a Unique Resume: A Personal Journey

48:21 Leveraging Chat GPT for Smarter Job Applications

51:43 Embracing Transferable Skills and Authenticity

53:18 The Power of Persistence in Job Searching

58:50 Navigating Rejection and Staying Resilient

01:14:21 Achieving Career Clarity and Setting New Goals

MORE ABOUT SURAIYAH ORTIZ

Suraiyah Ortiz, a dynamic 'Edu-tainer,' is on a mission to revolutionize discussions on healthy sexual relationships amongst adults, particularly within BIPOC communities. With her unique blend of stand-up comedy and interactive workshops, she aims to create safe spaces for candid dialogues, while infusing interactions with lightheartedness and humor. Suraiyah wants to bring the 'sexy' back into sex education while championing inclusivity and empowerment.

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LINKS

Suraiyah’s LinkedIn

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