Podcast Overview
<p>Laid Off to Lift Off shares real layoff stories and perspectives from all walks of life, where they are now, and inspiring advice to help you through your own journey. If you’ve been there, are in it, or think it’s coming, this podcast is here to remind you: you’re not alone.</p><p></p><p>Check out my Stan Store - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stan.store/vanitacapo" target="_blank">https://stan.store/vanitacapo</a></p><p>Book a call with me to get a LinkedIn makeover so recruiters come to you, download my very own resume template and snag my interview guide on how to answer the most commonly asked questions.</p><p></p><p>Connect with me on LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vcapobiancohrtech/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/vcapobiancohrtech/</a></p><p></p><p>Subscribe to Laid Off to Lift Off and share with someone who needs it!</p>
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June 30, 2026
She Got Laid Off Nursing Her Newborn, Then Built a $500K Business
<p>Buckle Up - She Got Laid Off Nursing Her Newborn, Then Built a $500K Business</p><p></p><p>Five weeks postpartum, nursing her newborn, juggling a two-year-old and two foster teenage sons, that's when Julia got the call. Her CEO had put off the layoff as long as he could, but there was nothing left in the bank.</p><p></p><p>She didn't panic. She didn't cry. Her first thought was simply: <b>what's next?</b></p><p></p><p>In this episode, Julia Arpag, founder of Aligned Recruitment, shares the wild ride that followed from fielding six job offers within two weeks, to taking sales calls with her baby strapped to her chest, to turning a side hustle for a friend into a business that billed $500,000 in its first 10 months. </p><p></p><p>She opens up about buying out her co-founder, building a values-first company without sacrificing her family, and why she believes anyone considering entrepreneurship should "run, don't walk."</p><p></p><p>We also get into the real talk: why storytelling (not "stuffy finance bro talk") is what actually converts on LinkedIn, the mindset shift required to become a founder, and the mantra she repeats to herself on the hard days.</p><p></p><p>Connect with Julia on LinkedIn (she's the only one!): <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-arpag/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-arpag/</a></p><p></p><p>Check out Aligned Recruitment: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alignedrecruitment.com/team" target="_blank">https://www.alignedrecruitment.com/team</a></p><p></p><p>Connect with Vanita on LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vcapobiancohrtech/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/vcapobiancohrtech/</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>Subscribe to Laid Off to Lift Off on Spotify, YouTube and Apple. Please share with someone who needs a little hope and encouragement today. </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://laidofftoliftoff.riverside.com/" target="_blank">https://laidofftoliftoff.riverside.com/</a></p><p></p>
June 9, 2026
Hady Méndez - 1,000 Applications. 30 Interviews. 0 Offers. Then This.
<p>After 1,000 applications and 30 interviews with no offers, discover how resilience and authenticity led to an unexpected breakthrough. Join us as Hady Méndez shares her transformative journey from setbacks to success.</p><p></p><p>In this episode: </p><ul><li>Hady shares the emotional and practical realities of being laid off for the second time and how she navigated feelings of fragility and uncertainty.</li><li>The importance of preparedness: financial, emotional, and professional so you can pivot confidently</li><li>Her experience moving to Spain as part of her retirement planning </li><li>How she transitioned from corporate leader to entrepreneur and author, and the lessons learned in marketing, visibility, and community-building</li><li>The power of storytelling and how her book serves as a tool for healing and connection</li><li>Tips on leveraging LinkedIn Live shows, including her <i>Latinas Front and Center</i> and <i>Authors Unplugged</i>, to build community and showcase authenticity</li><li>Practical advice for those facing layoffs, embracing uncertainty, maintaining curiosity and nurturing side hustles</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Connect with Hady</b></p><p>📖 <i>Calladita No More</i> - available in paperback, hardcover, e-book, and audiobook. <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.boldlyspeakingllc.com/calladitanomore" target="_blank">https://www.boldlyspeakingllc.com/calladitanomore</a> </p><p>🏆 Two-time Firebird Book Award winner</p><p>💼 LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hadymendez/" target="_blank">Hady Méndez</a></p><p>📺 <i>Latinas Front and Center</i> - LinkedIn Live, Thursdays at noon ET</p><p>📺 <i>Authors Unplugged</i> - LinkedIn Live, Tuesdays at noon ET</p><p></p><p>Connect with Vanita on Linkedin - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vcapobiancohrtech/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/vcapobiancohrtech/</a></p>
May 21, 2026
Deidre Dee Henry - The Spite That Built a Business in 45 Days
<p>What happens when a sales and marketing powerhouse gets laid off on a Tuesday with zero warning despite celebrating record company profits just a week prior?</p><p></p><p>Dee Henry, founder of The Sales Loft, turned that exact moment into a 45-day launch sprint that became her origin story as an entrepreneur.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Dee shares the raw, real story of her layoff, the spite that fueled her first business move, and the lesson that changed everything: <b>done is better than perfect</b>.</p><p></p><p>From navigating the emotional whiplash of sudden unemployment to building systems that help other founders move with speed, Dee's journey proves that the skills that made you "good enough" for corporate make you unstoppable for yourself.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Takeaways</b></p><ul><li><b>"Done is better than perfect."</b> The mantra that drove Dee from layoff to launch in 45 days. When she stopped agonizing over the perfect website or the perfect platform choice and just <i>moved</i>, the universe moved with her.<p></p></li><li><b>Your skill set isn't company property.</b> If you were good enough to hire, you're good enough to bet on yourself. The talent that made you valuable to them is exactly what will make you successful for you.<p></p></li></ul><ul><li><b>The first month is about survival, not strategy.</b> Expect overwhelm from notifications (Slack deactivation, insurance deadlines, concerned colleagues), and give yourself permission to sit in it rather than jump into your next move immediately.<p></p></li><li><b>Boundaries aren't optional for founders—they're a superpower.</b> Dee built <i>Boundaries</i> (coming soon) because she learned the hard way that without them, people exploit your time, your energy, and your earning potential. This is especially critical for neurodivergent entrepreneurs and creators.<p></p></li><li><b>There's always room for you.</b> The space isn't too crowded. CNBC found Dee because she was posting consistently. If you commit to showing up, the right people will find you.<p></p></li></ul><p><b>Connect with Dee:</b></p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidremhenry/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidremhenry/</a></li><li>Instagram: @deidreofficial</li><li>Tik Tok: @deidreofficial</li><li>The Sales Loft: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thesalesloft.com/" target="_blank">https://thesalesloft.com/</a></li></ul>
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- What is Laid Off to Lift Off?
<p>Laid Off to Lift Off shares real layoff stories and perspectives from all walks of life, where they are now, and inspiring advice to help you through your own journey. If you’ve been there, are in it, or think it’s coming, this podcast is here to remind you: you’re not alone.</p><p></p><p>Check out my Stan Store - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stan.store/vanitacapo" target="_blank">https://stan.store/vanitacapo</a></p><p>Book a call with me to get a LinkedIn makeover so recruiters come to you, download my very own resume template and snag my interview guide on how to answer the most commonly asked questions.</p><p></p><p>Connect with me on LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vcapobiancohrtech/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/vcapobiancohrtech/</a></p><p></p><p>Subscribe to Laid Off to Lift Off and share with someone who needs it!</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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