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Never Work A Day with Kelly Gibney
Hosted by Kelly Gibney · EN
Join host Kelly Gibney to hear the inspirational stories of a wide variety of guests who have found a career they are passionate about. Some quit their jobs to pursue a personal brand while others started their own companies or art forms right out of college. These guests embody Mark Twain's quote "If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life." If you're lucky, one of these guests may just help you discover your passion....
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16. Kira West: Catching the Travel Bug, Prioritizing Wellness, and Making Time for Passion Projects
Aug 11, 202000:43:14Tap to summarizeKira West of @bykwest joins Kelly today to talk about her newly relaunched jewelry line, Made By KWest, developing her personal brand, deciding to keep a full-time corporate job, and more! Kira touches on how she began her popular instagram account with an eye towards keeping her social media skills sharp for her full-time job, with little intention of starting an accompanying blog. Now, Kira dips her toe in a number of different buckets, focusing her page on fitness, wellness, and traveling. Listen up to hear all about Kira's journey to where she is today! Follow Kira West on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bykwest/ Follow Never Work A Day on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverworkadaypod/
Transcribe →15. Sam Feher: Chasing Dreams, Establishing Priorities, and Turning Ideas into Realities
Jul 20, 202000:51:16Tap to summarizeSam Feher joins Kelly on this week's episode to talk about her many successful business endeavors. First and foremost, Sam is the assistant to an Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan Magazine. When she is not writing articles, chatting with celebs, and assisting Jessica Pels, she is running her own online boutique, the Brunch Club, freelance consulting, and creating social media content for her own brand. Sam talks about knowing what she wanted to be when she was only 7-years-old and chasing that dream her whole life. Now that she has her dream first job, Sam discusses figuring out what is next, and making sure that her career and work at Cosmopolitan remains a top priority. Sam is incredibly inspiring and driven - this is one you don't want to miss! Follow Sam Feher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthafeher/ https://www.instagram.com/eatbrunchclub/ Follow NWAD on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverworkadaypod/
Transcribe →14. Victoria Garrick: College Athletics, Body Image, and The Hidden Opponent
Jul 13, 202000:47:58Tap to summarizeVictoria Garrick joins Kelly on this week's episode to talk all things mental health. Victoria talks about developing performance anxiety as a Division 1 athlete and handling mental health during her college years and beyond. She discusses her TED talk, her company The Hidden Opponent, and the road that led her to become a popular mental health and positive body image advocate all over social media. Lastly, Victoria gives a piece of advice for those wanting to jump into something they are passionate about. Enjoy!
Transcribe →13. Ali Bonar: Avokween, Granola Butter, and Playing with Food
Jul 6, 202000:49:18Tap to summarizeAli Bonar, otherwise known as Avokween and the co-creator of the ingenious food granola butter, sits down with Kelly on this week's episode. The two talk about Ali's originally rocky relationship with food and how she began playing with food to mend her relationship with it. Ali also talks about discovering granola butter, going into business with her significant other, quitting their jobs in tech, and more. So much is packed into this episode, enjoy! Follow Ali Bonar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avokween/ https://www.instagram.com/kweencast/ Follow Never Work A Day on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverworkadaypod/
Transcribe →12. Kate Kennedy: Back to Roots, Podcasting, and Be There in Five
Jun 29, 202000:54:47Tap to summarizeThe fabulous Kate Kennedy joins Kelly on this week's episode to discuss her many talents and endeavors, whilst also giving commentary on some happenings in the podcast world. Kate talks about creating remindoormats and not expecting her hobby to turn into a full blown business. She talks about getting back to what she has always loved which is writing, as well as finding joy in long-form podcasting and social commentary. Kate and Kelly touch briefly on the Call Her Daddy drama and the future of podcasting, and end with a conversation about Gen Z-ers and their future job aspirations. Enjoy! Follow Kate Kennedy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethereinfive/ https://www.instagram.com/bethereinfivepodcast/ Follow Never Work A Day on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverworkadaypod/
Transcribe →11. Paige DeSorbo: Summer House, Manifesting Fame, and Just Going For It
Jun 22, 202000:49:50Tap to summarizePaige DeSorbo, Bravo TV's Summer House Cast Member, Host of Front Paige News, Amazon Live TV Host, Fashion Icon, and Co-Host of Giggly Squad (the list goes on), joins Kelly on this week's episode. Paige and Kelly talk about Paige almost getting fired two weeks into her first job, telling her high school boyfriend's parents that she would be famous one day, manifesting her success, and so much more. The two touch on how making lists can help make your successes that much more special, how you have to start somewhere, and why Après Ski House would be the perfect opportunity for Paige to display her Winter Edition Looks for Less. Paige declares that her favorite fashion blogger right now is Camila Coelho (@camilacoelho) so you should probably go follow her, too. Follow Paige DeSorbo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paige_desorbo/ Follow Never Work A Day Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverworkadaypod/
Transcribe →10. Emily Carlo: @whatsemilydoing, Rebranding, and Reassessing
Jun 15, 202000:36:32Tap to summarizeEmily joins Kelly on today's episode to talk about how she rebranded the very popular foodie instagram, @missnewfoodie, to a more fashion and lifestyle centered account, @whatsemilydoing. Emily talks about how quitting her full-time job to pursue influencing, experimenting with a new account, and reassessing the influencer-life after a few months. Emily and Kelly also talk about how social media is weird, how sometimes you just have to give things a shot, and much more. Follow Emily Carlo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsemilydoing/ https://www.instagram.com/whatsemilydoin/ Follow Never Work A Day on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverworkadaypod/
Transcribe →9. Cameron Rogers: Freckled Foodie, People Pleasing, and Building a Brand Ground Up
Jun 1, 202000:45:06Tap to summarizeCameron Rogers, known by her Instagram handle @freckledfoodie, joins Kelly to talk all about starting Freckled Foodie, a food and lifestyle blog, and other adjacent business endeavors. Cameron talks about body image and shifts made upon entering post-grad life, quitting her finance job to pursue Freckled Foodie full-time, feelings of guilt and wanting to please others, and more! Follow Cameron Rogers on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freckledfoodie/ https://www.instagram.com/ffandfriendspod/ Follow NWAD on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverworkadaypod/
Transcribe →8. Jess Clarke: Perfectionism, Learning the Biz, and Getting Lucky with SweatNet
May 25, 202000:40:52Tap to summarizeJess Clarke joins host Kelly to talk all about her journey to becoming the co-owner of SweatNet Nashville and Denver. Jess and Kelly talk about overcoming perfectionism, developing a healthy relationship with fitness, learning how to run a business by watching Jess's fiancé and parents, and getting lucky when it came to finding SweatNet. Follow Jess Clarke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessclarke_/ https://www.instagram.com/sweatnetnashville/ https://www.instagram.com/sweatnetdenver/ Follow NWAD on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverworkadaypod/
Transcribe →7. Chelsea Riffe: Intimidating Yoga, Putting Blinders On, and Changing Your Snow Globe
May 18, 202000:56:31Tap to summarizeChelsea Riffe joins Kelly on this week's episode to talk about her decision to quit her well paying job in Chicago, drop everything, and move across the world to Australia! Chelsea talks about what life has been like living in Australia, the process behind the big move, manifesting success and more. The two also discuss common misconceptions about yoga and Chelsea's company, Yoga Girl Next Door, which aims to get rid of the intimidation factor of yoga to make it easily accessible for beginners. So much is jammed pack into this hour episode! Enjoy! Follow Chelsea Riffe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonexpertopinionpod/ https://www.instagram.com/chelseariffe/ https://www.instagram.com/yogagirlnextdoor/ Follow NWAD on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverworkadaypod/
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