In this bi-monthly episodic series, host Brad W. Minton serves as the GPS to Gen Z students and young adults ready to find their fit and make their mark on the world through their careers. He helps aspiring professionals develop a stronger career identity and navigate the sometimes complicated journey of career development. Throughout this series, Brad and other hosts bring together experts in the field of career exploration, growth and development, personal branding, networking, job searching, resume writing, interviewing and salary negotiation.
Ep. 131 Exit Ahead: Navigating Early Career Course Corrections (with Karen Ayoub)
In this episode, career coach Karen Ayoub shares invaluable insights on navigating early career challenges, overcoming imposter syndrome, and strategically positioning yourself for growth. She discusses how to navigate the feelings that come with misalignment and how to work through a change of direction or position. Discover practical tips on internal mobility, networking, personal branding, and embracing change to accelerate your career journey.
Key Topics:
Signs you need a career change
Internal mobility strategies
Networking and relationship building
Overcoming imposter syndrome
Personal branding and visibility
Karen Ayoub helps early-career professionals land their next role or secure a promotion. She specializes in helping these talented young professionals overcome self-doubt and impostor syndrome to be able to articulate their value and strengths.
Her background is in biomedical engineering, and she currently works as a senior project manager at a global, publicly traded medical device company in New Jersey. Karen completed her MBA and a professional coaching certificate from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University.
Karen is familiar with the corporate world through both her own internal moves and experience with the hiring process when she was a talent scout for early talent at her company. She is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion, having held a few leadership positions in employee resource groups.
She shares her insights on career development, networking, the job search, and overcoming impostor syndrome through her LinkedIn posts.
Karen is based in New Jersey, and in her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, photography, listening to podcasts, hiking, and going to museums!
Connect With Karen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenayoub/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenayoub/)
Karen’s website: fromseedtobloom.com (http://fromseedtobloom.com/)
This podcast is brought to you by Mint To Be Career.
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16 Jun 2026
Ep. 130 Your Copilot: Navigating Your Career In The Age Of AI (with Kathleen deLaski)
This episode features Kathleen Dylaski, founder of Education Design Lab, discussing the future of higher education, the impact of AI on careers, and how students can future-proof their skills. Kathleen shares insights from her extensive background in education reform, her recent book 'Who Needs College Anymore,' and practical advice for navigating the evolving job market.
Key topics
The decline of traditional college degrees and alternative pathways
The impact of AI on the job market and skills required
Strategies for students to stand out and succeed in a competitive environment
Guest Info:
Kathleen deLaski is the founder and board chair of the Education Design Lab, which works with colleges, states, and employers to design shorter, more targeted forms of higher education. She is the author of “Who Needs College Anymore?” by Harvard Education Press, a bestselling book on Amazon. Kathleen serves as a senior advisor for Harvard's Project on the Workforce and teaches higher ed redesign at George Mason University. She serves on several boards, including Credential Engine and the advisory board of the Taubman Center for Cities and States at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. She also manages the deLaski Family Foundation, a national grant-maker in education reform and education mobility. Kathleen has been named to Washingtonian Magazine’s list of top policy influencers each year from 2022 to 2025.
Earlier in her career, as an executive at Fortune 500 company Sallie Mae, Kathleen founded their award-winning corporate foundation. She was a television correspondent for ABC News, covering the White House and foreign affairs, a consumer product developer in the early days of AOL, and, in the Clinton administration, the first woman to serve as chief Pentagon spokesperson.
Website: https://eddesignlab.org/bio/kathleen-delaski-2/ (https://eddesignlab.org/bio/kathleen-delaski-2/)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-delaski-1089012b/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-delaski-1089012b/)
Book: https://www.whoneedscollegeanymore.org/
This podcast is brought to you by Mint To Be Career.
2 Jun 2026
Ep. 129 Paying The Toll: Understanding Recruiter Mindset & Practices ( with Tony Yang)
In this episode, Brad Minton interviews Tony Yang, a former Amazon recruiter, to uncover insider tips on how job seekers can stand out in a competitive market. They discuss the impact of AI on hiring, crafting authentic stories, and strategic job search tactics for 2026.
Key Takeaways:
The impact of AI on job applications and interviews
How to craft authentic and compelling stories for interviews
Strategies for effective resume writing and interview preparation
Be intentional and strategic in your job search in 2026.
Own your narrative and be authentic during interviews.
Use AI as an augment, not a crutch, in preparing for interviews.
Keep resumes simple, focused, and impactful with 3-5 bullets per role.
Focus on your genuine enthusiasm and energy in interviews.
Avoid over-reliance on frameworks like STAR; be natural and confident.
Apply to roles strategically, considering reposts and application volume.
Set daily goals for job applications to stay motivated.
Showcase your curiosity and potential, even if you don't meet all qualifications.
Authenticity and human connection remain key in interviews.
Guest Info:
Tony Yang is a former Principal Recruiter and Bar Raiser at Amazon for 9 years who’s spent time inside the hiring process, reviewing resumes, running interviews, and sitting in the debriefs where decisions actually get made. He’s seen how candidates are really evaluated and what gets said behind the scenes. Now, as the Founder of Liminality, he mentors students, early-career and industry professionals—helping them understand how hiring actually works so they can be clear, tell better stories, and turn interviews into offers.
Website: https://liminality.services/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyyang409/
This podcast was brought to you by Mint To Be Career.
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