Career Unicorns - Spark Your Joy

About Career Unicorns - Spark Your Joy

I'm Samorn Selim. Welcome to the Career Unicorns - Spark Your Joy Podcast. I'm a lawyer turned career coach on a mission for us to take our careers from dread to joy. Growing up as the daughter of poor Lao refugees, I was the underdog. Against all odds, I made it to a top 10 law school and landed a job in Big Law. As an outsider, I was told that I was lucky to even be there and that I had to pay my dues. After coaching over 1,000 clients, I now realize that the idea that you have to pay your dues and work in a toxic place is a myth. We can face our challenges head on, do work we are passionate about, and work with good people to make a big impact. So even as we struggle, we can find a sense of belonging.

Publisher

Samorn Selim

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Mar 2022

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

12 of 186 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Why First-Gen Professionals Get Trapped At Work And What To Do Instead To Get Promoted With Rachel Lee, President & General Counsel of Stand With Asian Americans (Ep. 204)

   Host Samorn Selim interviews Rachel Lee, President & General Counsel of Stand With Asian Americans, about escaping the first-gen professional "worker bee" trap for true career advancement.

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   29 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Secret To Success For First-Gen Professionals With Dr. Latonya Rees-Miles & Career Unicorns (Ep. 203)

   Host Samorn Selim interviews Dr. Latonya Rees-Miles, exploring the unspoken rules and systemic barriers first-generation professionals face to reclaim their joy and thrive.

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   28 Mar 2026

   I Lost My Son to Suicide: What Every Parent Needs to Ask Their Child With Deep Lam (Ep. 202)

   "I didn't care about my job. I didn't care about my career. I cared about my son." In this deeply personal and courageous episode, we sit down with Deep Lam to discuss the heartbreaking reality of losing her son to suicide. Deep shares the "unthinkable" experience of loss and reveals the subtle signs of isolation that can hide behind high achievement, good grades, and academic success. If you are a parent, leader, or friend, this conversation is a must-watch to understand how to bridge the gap between "I'm fine" and the truth. Key Chapters: 00:00 - Deep's Story: How I Lost My Son 04:15 - The Signs I Missed (And What To Look For) 12:30 - The One Question Every Parent Must Ask 18:45 - Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health in the Workplace 25:00 - Advice for Leaders Supporting Grieving Employees 32:00 - How to Build a "Help Chain" at Home and Work 🆘 Mental Health Resources (Help is Available 24/7) 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 | https://988lifeline.org/ Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 | https://www.crisistextline.org/ The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth): Call 866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678 | https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Connect with us: Learn more about our guest, Deep Lam, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/deep-lam-737aa321/. Follow our host, Samorn Selim, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/). Recommended Books: Career Unicorns™ 90-Day 5-Minute Gratitude Journal: An Easy & Proven Way To Cultivate Mindfulness, Beat Burnout & Find Career Joy: https://tinyurl.com/49xdxrz8. Career Unicorns™ 90-Day 5-Minute Self-Reflection Journal: An Easy & Proven Way To Find Career Clarity, Purpose & Fulfillment: https://tinyurl.com/nnu8k5rd. Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer: https://tinyurl.com/4z6erw7v Career Coaching, Trainings & Keynotes Schedule a free consult by sending a message at https://www.careerunicorns.com/.

Inside a recent episode

Why First-Gen Professionals Get Trapped At Work And What To Do Instead To Get Promoted With Rachel Lee, President & General Counsel of Stand With Asian Americans (Ep. 204)

Published 7 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] As a bystander, it's not about stepping in, being loud and being a hero. It's really trying to be helpful to the person, whatever that may look like for you and whatever is the safest for you. The first step is to assess your safety, not just physically or mentally, but also in terms of your status. Whether you're an immigrant or a citizen, you might be also a caregiver. What if you are caught in the heat and you have to spend the night arrested and there are people relying on you. Let's say you have elder parents that have to be reminded about their medication, for example. You have to assess all those things. […]

Who has been a guest on Career Unicorns - Spark Your Joy

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• Rachel Lee
• Dr Latonya Rees-Miles
• Zeien Cheung
• Irene Liu
• Susan Britton

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

76 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 73 / 100

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99

Social presence

91

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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