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Push Pull Podcast
Interviewing successful professionals about what drove their career transitions
Podcasting since 2025 • 22 episodes
Push Pull Podcast
Latest Episodes
Season One Reflections and Reset
The past few weeks I soft-launched a hiatus, and today I'm making it official. Keep your eyes peeled for Season 2 of the Push Pull Podcast!
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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Near Misses and New Paths (Throwback Highlight Reel)
Today we revisit a couple of “near misses” — where a combination of solid preparation and luck led my guests to thrive or pivot quickly in the face of turmoil in their organizations.Omar Dinar discusses joining Lehman at the onset of th...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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Navigating Treacherous Startup Environments and Prioritizing Burnout Recovery (Throwback Highlight Reel)
Navigating the Ups and Downs: From Consulting to Startups and Facing BurnoutToday I revist discussions where my guests faced significant adversity in their work lives. Shalini Chander talks about pivoting to the startup wor...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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Human Workplaces: Jess Mendoza on Side Quests, AI, and Building Relationships (pt 2)
In this episode I continue my conversation with Dr. Jess Mendoza, cognitive psychologist and UX researcher. Upon wrapping up Dr. Mendoza's transition from academia to UX research, we explore her efforts building community within her new company...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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From First-Gen to UX: Jess Mendoza on Redefining the Road to Tech (pt. 1)
Today I interview Dr. Jess Mendoza, a cognitive psychologist turned UX researcher. Dr. Mendoza shares her inspiring story of being a first-generation college student, pursuing a doctorate, and eventually transitioning into the tech industry. We...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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