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What's Your Escape Velocity?

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by Kevin Sawyer

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"Why do we do something instead of nothing?" That's the question at the heart of "What's Your Escape Velocity?". Each bi-monthly episode features a lively conversation with a career changer, as they tell their story of breaking through the inertia of the everyday—the comforts, the routines, the false truths we tell ourselves. Some are glorious successes. Others are epic failures. None of them is a straight line. Looking for inspiration to tackle a new career, pick up a new hobby, or just choose to show up to the world in a more authentic and meaningful way? This is for you.

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December 21, 2020

006 / Xiomara Lorenzo / "Begin where you end"

ABOUT THIS EPISODE A passionate champion of human centered design, Xiomara Lorenzo (she/her) combines her backgrounds in business strategy, data analytics, and product leadership to help organizations make data-driven decisions to better serve customers. She is the founder of Xiomara Lorenzo Designs, a boutique studio specializing in handcrafted 3D-printed jewelry. HIGHLIGHTS 1:35 The origins of Xiomara Lorenzo Designs 4:24 Learning about 3D printing 6:32 The philosophy of continuous growth 8:38 How to live in a spirit of continuous growth 12:00 The relevance of history 15:00 How to overcome self-doubt 18:40 Advice for living through change 22:58 Knowing when and when not to pursue change QUOTES "One should always be growing, both as an individual and in the relationships they are in" "There's a lot that can come out of a moment of, [...]'Oh, I used to think this way, but actually my mind is expanded and now I'm thinking more broadly. I can actually hold more, and not be so siloed in my thinking.' That's a really great aspect of humanity." "Every cycle, every period, there's a crack of openness that can be driven through." "If you're trying to change, it has to inherently be more than just you. You have to really inspire people. And that's in some ways the biggest innovation beyond the product you deliver." "The study of history has been a great teacher to me. [...] I take history with me, as part of how I think and how I approach things." "There was no longer that question of, 'Can I do this?' It's a matter of, 'How am I going to do this?' And that's a very empowering place to shift to." "With change can come a rethinking of yourself, an opportunity to get to know yourself better." "To forge yourself into something new takes a lot of willingness to see that head on. And if you're not willing to, then I think that's just as important to know about yourself as it is to say, 'I am ready to grow.'" RESOURCES Xiomara Lorenzo Designs (3D printed jewelry) http://www.xldesigns.co/ Still Processing (podcast) https://www.nytimes.com/column/still-processing-podcast SOUNDTRACK "Palms" by Text Me Records / Bobby Renz "Trip to Ganymed" by KieLoKaz Headshot by Alex Macini Photo ___ Presented by Modern Wordshop www.modernwordshop.com

December 7, 2020

005 / Soo Uhm / "I just need to know the goal"

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Soo Uhm is learning the art of acupuncture after a globe-trotting journey of jobs in teaching, finance, and advocacy. It all began with a worried cab driver in South Korea. HIGHLIGHTS <ul> <li>1:22 - From college to South Korea</li> <li>5:16 - Detox retreat and traveling</li> <li>7:00 - The influence of immigrant parents</li> <li>8:35 - "You can't be good at everything"</li> <li>9:36 - Red flags to watch for in a job</li> <li>11:40 - Being happy vs. being satisfied</li> <li>13:30 - The impact of the pandemic</li> <li>19:19 - Finding roots</li> <li>20:22 - Straying from parental expectations</li> </ul> QUOTES <ul> <li>"I just felt like I was trapped in this chair for no reason in this confined space, and I just felt like, 'This is why people age.'"</li> <li>"I was happy enough but I wasn't satisfied."</li> <li>"Because my parents were immigrants, you have to do 10 things with one thing: What can I do make this happen with what I have?"</li> <li>"What really hit me hardest was when I wasn't good at things."</li> <li>"You can't be good at everything. You just can't be too hard on yourself. I think that's the biggest thing: Give yourself a break."</li> <li>"I think it's very easy to be satisfied. [...] But I wanted to do something that actually was going to be a part of me. I wanted my job to be a reflection of who I was, and not a separate entity."</li> <li>"What my parents envisioned for me was nothing that I did. And that's OK. But it was many years of friction."</li> <li>"As long as you understand *why* you're doing it, and you understand that it's not going to easy, but you really think this is what you need in your life—I think you should go for it."</li> </ul> RESOURCES <ul> <li>Lonely Planet (travel guides) https://www.lonelyplanet.com/</li> </ul> SOUNDTRACK <ul> <li>"Palms" by Text Me Records / Bobby Renz</li> <li>"Trip to Ganymed" by KieLoKaz</li> </ul> ___ Presented by Modern Wordshop www.modernwordshop.com

November 23, 2020

004 / Drew de Michaelis / "Focus on the people"

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Drew de Michaelis left a career in finance and customer experience to grow the family business: cremation services. HIGHLIGHTS <ul> <li>1:52 - Drew's journey from finance to the death industry</li> <li>6:28 - The broad trend toward cremation and away from funerals</li> <li>9:36 - The demographics of cremation customers</li> <li>11:40 - Customer service training in the death industry</li> <li>13:45 - Treating customers well</li> <li>19:38 - An optimistic outlook starting the job</li> <li>24:15 - Finding meaning in the day-to-day</li> <li>29:35 - Working with a sibling</li> </ul> QUOTES <ul> <li>"Once I was sold and committed to joining, I was super optimistic with the business's upside. [...] I was focused on looking up as opposed to saying, 'Look at all the things that could go wrong.'"</li> <li>"I enjoy my work now more, and so it doesn't feel like I'm working as much as I probably am."</li> <li>"I don't think that people should have to be burdened by this end-of-life expense. We know it's coming for everyone. [...] If the business exists, I think we should operate not as a super capitalist mindset but as a super people-focused mindset. The money will come. I think we can take the greed off the table and focus on the people and you tend to get good results that way."</li> <li>"Treating people well is a good practice in business. I think it comes back in a lot of ways that bring you more success and also more enjoyment out of your work."</li> <li>"Our families get great care when our team feels they're cared for. And so in any way I can do that, I try."</li> <li>"I've taken the approach of, 'You guys are going to give me all your good ideas, and I'm going to help you make that a reality if I can.'"</li> <li>"That's what we're trying to measure our success by, 'How many people can we get to have a great experience and be treated with fair pricing and a great team?'"</li> </ul> SOUNDTRACK <ul> <li>"Palms" by Text Me Records / Bobby Renz</li> <li>"Trip to Ganymed" by KieLoKaz</li> </ul> ___ Presented by Modern Wordshop www.modernwordshop.com

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What is What's Your Escape Velocity??: "Why do we do something instead of nothing?"

That's the question at the heart of "What's Your Escape Velocity?". Each bi-monthly episode features a lively conversation with a career changer, as they tell their story of breaking through the inertia of the everyday—the comforts, the routines, the false truths we tell ourselves.

Some are glorious successes. Others are epic failures. None of them is a straight line.

Looking for inspiration to tackle a new career, pick up a new hobby, or just choose to show up to the world in a more authentic and meaningful way? This is for you.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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