You’ll want to tune in to this episode if you need help figuring out what’s next for you in your career, or life. After stints in events, digital media marketing, luxury editorial, and blogging, Nacole Gray spent 10 years handling experiential marketing and events for some of the top luxury and exotic car brands in the world. After experiencing massive burnout and doing serious self-reflection, she realized she wasn’t doing what made her truly happy, and is now on her way to becoming a...

Getting laid off sucks. In this episode, I walk you through the steps to take when you’re laid off - dealing with the emotions, addressing your finances, updating your resume and cover letter, connecting with recruiters, and even what to do with your newfound free time. Mentioned in the episode: My resume guide with templates: Get The Guide Here Mint: Click Here Money with Katie Wealth Planner: Get The Planner Here My free LinkedIn Optimization Guide: Get The Guide Here Hunter.io...

Switching career paths and trying something new is super exciting, but it’s not always easy — especially if you’re looking to pivot into something completely different. This episode break’s down exactly how to reframe your existing experience and switch to a new career path. Connect with Carla: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠LinkedIn Suggest a topic or guest: ⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠ Work with Carla: ⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message:...

Today we're chatting with Patrice Sosoo, whose career path embodies how having the confidence to put yourself out there and experiment with various roles until you find the right fit really pays off. We discuss how she made job switch after job switch by convincing potential employers she was worth the risk, why doubting herself excites her, how being nosy inspired her side hustle, and tips on building a personal brand and how to have your name spoken in rooms you’re not in. She’s currently...

If you’ve been wanting to start a side hustle, listen to this episode! I share how to avoid getting ripped off from side hustle scams, and how to pick out a profitable and sustainable side business to call your own.  Mentioned in the Episode: My Amazon side hustle: CC Party Co My fashion internship website: FreeFashionInternships Upwork: click here Dreamers and Doers Facebook Group: join group Create and Cultivate Facebook Group: join group Freelancing Females Facebook Group:...

Welcome back to Well, That Was Unexpected! In this short episode, we're breaking the ice and getting to know each other. I share what got me here, what led me to start this podcast, and other random facts about me. I can't wait to get to know you. What We'll Cover: Who I am and what I do Would my 20-year-old self believe I am where I am today How losing my job and getting randomly broken up with led me here Why and how this podcast came to be What you can expect from this show ...

Launching March 31st! Welcome to Well, That Was Unexpected, the podcast where host Carla Isabel Carstens shares inspiring stories of real people who made bold and unexpected career and lifestyle pivots. Carla, a luxury fashion publicist turned marketing consultant and creative industry career coach, believes that life is too short to be limited to just one passion or career. In each episode, she shares stories of guests who have transformed their "what ifs" into "what's next" and carved...