Promoted
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Podcast Overview
<p>Promoted is a podcast about how to leave low-wage work for good, produced by Merit America, a national nonprofit organization that creates fast, flexible pathways to well-paying careers for Americans stuck in low-wage jobs. In this series, we join Merit America’s career coaches to chat with their former learners about key challenges they overcame in moving from low-wage work to careers they love–and show how you can, too.</p>
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January 6, 2026
How to Create a Career Plan
<p>In this episode of Promoted, Merit America career coach Maria Villalobos explains why having a clear career plan matters in today’s fast-changing job market. She breaks down what a career plan is, how to define what you want, research your path, and map out the steps toward a job and future you feel good about.</p> <p> </p> <p>Learn more about Merit America <a href="https://meritamerica.org/promoted-podcast/">here</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>CREDITS:</p> <p>Host: Maria Villalobos</p> <p>Creative Directors: Brittany Davis-Green, Anne Keenan</p> <p>Executive Producer: Deshani Semaan</p> <p>Created by Merit America</p> <p><br><br></p> <p>This is a <a href="https://www.maedinindia.in/">Maed in India</a> production</p> <p>Head of Production: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maemariyam/?hl=en">Mae Mariyam Thomas</a></p> <p>Project Manager: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/sfanthome">Shaun Fanthome</a></p> <p>Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ruchi_saw/">Ruchi Sawardekar</a></p> <p>Director and Video Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/short___round?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=NWltdHB0Yjl6c2p0">Jishnu Guha</a></p> <p>Junior Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adriannelenkerismylove25?igsh=ZzVnZ3djdmYxdXc0">Devanshi Chandak</a> </p> <p>Sound Editor & Mix Engineer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kartik.kulkarni/?hl=en">Kartik Kulkarni</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/february_31st/">Lakshman Parsuram</a></p> <p>Visual Design: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/capefoxalix?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MWtsc2xnOGF0cWZjZw==">Alika Gupta</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Support Merit America <a href="https://meritamerica.org/our-supporters/">here</a>: <a href="https://meritamerica.org/our-supporters/">https://meritamerica.org/our-supporters/</a>. </p>
December 30, 2025
How to Answer the ‘Tell Me About Yourself’ Question
<p>On this episode of Promoted, Merit America career coach Anne-Marcelle Kouame breaks down how to master the interview question that sets the tone for everything: “Tell me about yourself.” She explains why the first few minutes matter, how to craft a compelling present-past-future answer, and how to use an “I am” statement to showcase your personality and transferable skills — especially if you're changing careers.</p> <p>Learn more about Merit America <a href="https://meritamerica.org/promoted-podcast/">here</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>CREDITS:</p> <p>Host: Anne-Marcelle Kouame</p> <p>Creative Directors: Brittany Davis-Green, Anne Keenan</p> <p>Executive Producer: Deshani Semaan</p> <p>Created by Merit America</p> <p><br><br></p> <p>This is a <a href="https://www.maedinindia.in/">Maed in India</a> production</p> <p>Head of Production: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maemariyam/?hl=en">Mae Mariyam Thomas</a></p> <p>Project Manager: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/sfanthome">Shaun Fanthome</a></p> <p>Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ruchi_saw/">Ruchi Sawardekar</a></p> <p>Director and Video Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/short___round?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=NWltdHB0Yjl6c2p0">Jishnu Guha</a></p> <p>Junior Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adriannelenkerismylove25?igsh=ZzVnZ3djdmYxdXc0">Devanshi Chandak</a> </p> <p>Sound Editor & Mix Engineer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kartik.kulkarni/?hl=en">Kartik Kulkarni</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/february_31st/">Lakshman Parsuram</a></p> <p>Visual Design: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/capefoxalix?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MWtsc2xnOGF0cWZjZw==">Alika Gupta</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Support Merit America <a href="https://meritamerica.org/our-supporters/">here</a>: <a href="https://meritamerica.org/our-supporters/">https://meritamerica.org/our-supporters/</a>. </p>
December 23, 2025
How Sadie Used Creativity and Passion To Fuel Her Career Transition
<p>On this episode of Promoted, Merit America alum Sadie Cassidy talks to her former Merit America career coach, Anne-Marcelle Kouame, about how she was able to recognize and communicate her transferable skills in her job search. Sadie opens up about how she discovered strengths she hadn’t recognized before and explains how everyday experiences can translate directly into in-demand job skills. Sadie also shares about how applying her practical skills to her hobbies (like anime – a hobby she and Anne-Marcelle share) and personal projects helped her hone her skills even more. </p> <p> </p> <p>Learn more about Merit America <a href="https://meritamerica.org/promoted-podcast/">here</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>CREDITS:</p> <p>Host: Anne-Marcelle Kouame</p> <p>Guest: Sadie Cassidy</p> <p>Creative Directors: Brittany Davis-Green, Anne Keenan</p> <p>Executive Producer: Deshani Semaan</p> <p>Created by Merit America</p> <p><br><br></p> <p>This is a <a href="https://www.maedinindia.in/">Maed in India</a> production</p> <p>Head of Production: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maemariyam/?hl=en">Mae Mariyam Thomas</a></p> <p>Project Manager: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/sfanthome">Shaun Fanthome</a></p> <p>Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ruchi_saw/">Ruchi Sawardekar</a></p> <p>Director and Video Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/short___round?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=NWltdHB0Yjl6c2p0">Jishnu Guha</a></p> <p>Junior Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adriannelenkerismylove25?igsh=ZzVnZ3djdmYxdXc0">Devanshi Chandak</a> </p> <p>Sound Editor & Mix Engineer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kartik.kulkarni/?hl=en">Kartik Kulkarni</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/february_31st/">Lakshman Parsuram</a></p> <p>Visual Design: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/capefoxalix?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MWtsc2xnOGF0cWZjZw==">Alika Gupta</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Support Merit America <a href="https://meritamerica.org/our-supporters/">here</a>: <a href="https://meritamerica.org/our-supporters/">https://meritamerica.org/our-supporters/</a>. </p>
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- What is Promoted?
<p>Promoted is a podcast about how to leave low-wage work for good, produced by Merit America, a national nonprofit organization that creates fast, flexible pathways to well-paying careers for Americans stuck in low-wage jobs. In this series, we join Merit America’s career coaches to chat with their former learners about key challenges they overcame in moving from low-wage work to careers they love–and show how you can, too.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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