The Middlests
A podcast made by and for people in the middle of their careers - dealing with the ups, downs and anxieties. The Middlests explores the reality of being in the middle while finding tangible advice from experts on how to manage the uncertainty and figure out what we want to be when we grow up. Because we can’t be the only ones who haven’t developed their 15-year plan.
- Update frequency
- every 20 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 15
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2020
Best of The Middlests: Season 1
Middlest creators and hosts, Steph & Pedro reflect on launching the first year of the podcast and truly owning the experience in the midst of a pandemic and learning about becoming resilient as a re…
From Passion to Paycheck: When a Side Hustle Becomes More than That (with Julian Lewis)
Middlest, Julian Lewis shares how he took his side hustle to the bank while working full time. He shares his story of purpose and drive with lessons for how to plan your professional and personal mov…
How to Thrive Through Turmoil at Work (with Ian Patrick)
Non-profit organizations can be tough and this week's Middlest, Ian Patrick, joins us to discuss how he has navigated this environment.
Leadership changes, communication and "leaning in-to" cohorts …
Stop Taking On Too Much In + Out of Work (with Kristen Chung)
We are joined by Middlest, Kristen Chung to discuss "taking on too much," which feels like a cautionary tale during the current extended crisis.
If you ever question whether you're providing enough v…
One Life, Two Competing Forces - Personal vs. Professional (with Dr. Jasmine Harris)
In this episode, the Middlests transition from coping with the pandemic to reflecting on the recent shared collective experience.
Specifically, the inequities that the pandemic exposed, which the resu…
Career Connections for Coping Part 3
In the final episode in the “Career Connections for Coping” mini-series, The Middlests tackle how to pivot in your career and/or job search, during a crisis.
Our prolonged period of national crisis h…
Career Connections for Coping Part 2
In the second part of the “Career Connections for Coping” mini-series, The Middlests turn from engaging with intention to: how to have impact remotely & digitally.
Whether you’re working from home du…
Career Connections for Coping Part 1
The Middlests are back with a three-part mini-series while working from home called, “Career Connections for Coping.”
Having spent a lot of time thinking about connecting and reconnecting, Steph & Ped…
Building Resilience While Working from Home During a Pandemic
For the second BONUS episode during COVID-19, The Middlests spoke with career coach, Barbara Phillips (Partners International) about the four stages of "Transition" as researched by William Bridges.
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Telework in the Time of Coronavirus
As the U.S. manages through the COVID-19 pandemic, millions in the workforce have been asked to work remotely. However, According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 29 percent of Americans can w…
How to Leverage Rejection into New Opportunities (with Christian Siriano)
In business, rejection is woven into any career path, from the interview process, to influencing decisions (or not), selling through ideas, or even the promotion cycle.
How do you accept, receive, ap…
How to Claim Your Space (with Elaine Welteroth)
On this special episode, we partnered with Newsweek Conversations on a live event recording with guest Elaine Welteroth who was the youngest and first black editor at Teen Vogue. Our interview echoes…
What it Means to Feel Behind in Your Career (with Josh Lucido)
This episode tackles the issue of feeling behind in your career and the different causes that lead us there. With so much access to other people's lives and careers through social media, it's no wond…
Building a Culture of Communication (with Kate Ward)
In episode two we discuss the culture of communication from the ground up, no matter your role in an organization.
We talk with Kate Ward who grew Bustle Digital Group from infancy to over a hundred e…
Overcoming the Feeling of Being Stuck (with Brittany Hennessy)
In our pilot episode, we focus on the feeling of stagnation in the workplace, exploring ways to move forward.
The Middlests talk with Brittany Hennessy - author, mom-boss and influencer marketing mav…