Imjaysun
Starting in your career isn't just a moment...it’s a process.
On Imjaysun, career wellness coach Jason Cancino opens up real conversations about the pain, awkwardness, and growth that come with navigating career change, rejection, and reinvention - especially for professionals in their 30s and beyond.
Each episode blends honest storytelling, thoughtful reflection, and practical advice for anyone rethinking their path or restarting after a setback. Whether you’re managing a job search, recovering from burnout, or just trying to figure out what’s next, this show gives you space to think, feel, and move forward.
Featured by Vault and ranked among the top podcasts on career rejection and personal growth, Imjaysun helps you stay grounded while building toward what’s next.
New episodes drop bi-weekly during the season.
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This podcast was originally called Rejecting Your Rejection - it has been transformed into a more comprehensive message about career wellness.
Brought to you by ThrivePoint Career Wellness
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 44
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
The Pain in the Push - S4 E9
What happens when pushing for more in your career starts to wear you down instead of building you up?
In this episode of Imjaysun, we look at the pressure to always chase the next big wi…
The Pain in the Conversation S4 E8
Interviews aren’t performances—they’re conversations. In this episode, I explore why so many job seekers struggle to speak naturally in interviews and how to shift from scripted answers…
The Pain in Starting Over (Again) S4 E7
Some people start over once. Others do it over and over—by choice or by force. In this episode of Imjaysun, we sit with the discomfort of having to begin again.
Whether it’s a layoff, a …
The Pain in Job Search Advice S4 E6
When you search online for tips on job searching you will have a multitude of resources made available to you. Not only that, you will also have experts posting on employment and social…
Working Through the Pain S4 E5
Are you at a career crossroads and contemplating walking away from the career plan you created for yourself? Do you feel uncomfortable about being stalled or possibly looking backward i…
The Pain in the Reflection S4 E4
We’ve all been there—standing in front of the mirror before an interview, picking apart everything we see. Self-doubt creeps in, imposter syndrome whispers in our ear, and suddenly, we …
The Pain in the Trust - S4E3
It’s March—feeling stuck in your job search while others are landing jobs? Doubt creeping in? Let’s talk about trusting the process, your skills, and yourself—because your breakthrough …
The Pain in Your Why S4 E2
Ever felt stuck or tired, questioning why you’re on your current career path? In this episode, I dive into the discomfort that comes with discovering your true motivation.
From self-dou…
The Gain from the Pain (Welcome to 2025) S4 E1
New year, new season and new episode...which brings so much gain from the struggles and development of previous years, seasons and episodes. I talk about the new year and new theme for …
Interview with Joseph Cancino S3 E10 Part 2
I wanted to end 2024 and start 2025 with a conversation with my brother, Joseph Cancino. We talk about career transition, reflection and career planning. Very thankful for this conversa…
It's Over...Now What? - Part 1 S3 E10
Hello everyone! I missed y'all and really enjoyed recording this two part episode to end 2024.
This first part shares advice on moving forward from 2024 in your career. I talk have some …
Making Changes on Purpose S3E8
Made an audible with this episode. This episode talks about evaluating our plans and making changes on purpose. I talk about ways to evaluate career plans, life plans, or relationship…
What If You Were the 2nd Choice? S3E7
I was the 2nd choice before, and not just once. Has that ever happened to you in your career? Would you let it define you or did you define being the second choice?
Today we talk about…
On Purpose With this Memory-Leap Day Bonus Episode S3
Special Leap Day 2024 Bonus Episode talking about my favorite Leap Day memory with my brothers in 2020. The movie was Call of the Wild with Harrison Ford, by the way.
What's your favori…
Why Mentorship Matters S3E6
How do you lead and, more importantly, who do you follow?
In this episode we discuss the importance of considering a mentor for your career. I talk about the things to consider and then…
On Purpose With Our Strength S3E5
Have you ever felt like your effort or strength was being wasted on projects, jobs or relationships? Let's talk strength today and the effort we purposely give where we want to focus i…
Are You on Purpose With Your Career? S3E4
This week I am talking about purpose in your career in a general sense but with very specific touchpoints for your growth.
Are you...
deliberate in your job search?
on purpose with your …
Embracing the Opportunities in Our Rejections S3E3
This week we are purposeful in focusing on the possible opportunities which grow from the times we face rejection in our careers.
Listeners are guided through effective strategies for tu…
The Power of Intentional Networking S3E2
Are you networking on purpose for your career? I talk to you today about intentional networking, why you should be intentional and how can you be more intentional in your networking.
Co…
Flipping the Jobsearch Mindset Switch S3 E1
Welcome to Imjaysun Season 3!
In this episode we discover how a positive and purposeful mindset can be the catalyst for success in your job search. The episode delves into the meaning an…