Hosted by an optimistic pessimist from New York, living in LA, Unemployed & Optimistic is a super mini 5-minute podcast about what to do when you’re in-between gigs. This is not a podcast about how to find a job, but what to do when you’re looking for one. My advice is raw, honest, practical, and short. My little bursts of optimism will teach you how to cut through the bullshit, build resilience, navigate this dumpster fire job market, survive life, feed your creative energy, and never give up. "And as always, just incase nobody told you yet today, you're doing great, and it's gonna be okay."
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Podcast Episode 39: Why I’m Not Really An Art Director
If you like being self-employed, don’t forget to promote yourself. If you’re thinking about it, this 4-minute episode is for you. Here’s some tips and ideas of how to think about moving yourself up.
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8 Oct 2026
Podcast Episode 38: The Broken Job Market and How I Get Work Anyway
I got on my soapbox for this one, but by the end, you’ll understand how I manage to constantly find work despite the broken job market. You can do it too. If you’re looking for work, this 6-minute episode is for you.
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1 Oct 2026
Podcast Episode 37: If you’re available, you’re hired
This is probably the most I will ever talk about the NFL, so if you love football, this episode is for you. Now I'm not saying Eli isn't talented - he is. I'm not saying Dart will never play again - he will. But there's a lesson here that's worth thinking about for all you job searchers out there. What's really the thing that keeps you in the game? Listen to this 3-minute episode and let me know what you think.
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