3, 2, 1 iRelaunch Podcast

Episode 79: "Serial Relauncher" Susan Smith Ellis' Stellar Career in Marketing and Advertising

In this episode of 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch, iRelaunch Chair and Co-Founder Carol Fishman Cohen talks with "Serial Relauncher" Susan Smith Ellis. Smith Ellis' stellar advertising and marketing career includes career breaks along the way. Hear how a forward thinking recruiter back in the mid-1990's changed how Susan viewed herself…

Episode 78: Financial Analyst to High School Spanish Teacher - Relauncher and Career Pivoter, Judy Scinto

Relaunching can involve career transition. What’s the thought process and reentry strategy when relaunching and career transition happen at the same time? In this episode of 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch Chair and Co-Founder, Carol Fishman Cohen speaks with high school Spanish Teacher Judy Scinto, who was a hedge fund…

Episode 77: Disrupternship: What it Means and How it Affects Today’s Relaunchers with Guest Host Ginny Brzezinski

In this episode of 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch, Author, Former Capitol Hill Press Secretary and iRelaunch Advisory Board Member, Ginny Brzezinski, interviews Carol Fishman Cohen about “Disrupternship.” They discuss how mid-career return to work programs have disrupted traditional University internships and how the use of mid-career internships have disrupted…

Episode 76: Mind Your P's and Q's: The Art of Business Etiquette with Jacquelyn Flesner

Has the world become more self-centered and inconsiderate? Do we treat people like we would like to be treated? Certified Business Etiquette Trainer and Founder of “The Etiquette Network” and “Professional Moms," Jacquelyn Flesner discusses business etiquette with Carol Fishman Cohen in this episode of “3, 2, 1, iRelaunch.” From…

Episode 75: Five Top Rated 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch Podcasts

Jill Kravetz, CEO at iRelaunch, reviews the five top rated 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch podcasts since our first episode posted on Jun 28, 2016. We’ve produced 74 podcasts so far - all relating to getting back to work after a career break. Our guests have ranged from relaunchers just like…

Episode 74: Networks & Networking – More Than a Cocktail Party with J. Kelly Hoey

Networking expert, speaker, and author of “Build Your Dream Network”, Kelly Hoey joins Carol to discuss the meaning of networking and how to bring your networks back to life after a career break. Kelly explains how she went from corporate attorney to a management role, landing in a newly created…

Episode 73: Learning Curves and Relaunching: Mastery Once Back on the Job, with Michelle Friedman

Whether dusting off expertise mastered before a career break, or practicing a newly acquired skill, relaunchers are likely to experience a learning curve once back on the career track. Learn about the four stages of mastering new skills and why there is often a "dip" in the learning process early…

Episode 72: Creating an Effective Return to Work Plan with Lisa Fenton, CSCMP

When Lisa Fenton attended her first supply chain professional event upon deciding to return to work, she told herself, ‘you are just like them. The only difference is your pass doesn't have a company listed under your name. Now let’s go get a job to add to your pass.” Armed…

Episode 71: Charting a Career Path that Works for You with Kathryn Sollmann

Kathryn Sollmann, author of “Ambition Redefined: Why the Corner Office Doesn't Work for Every Woman and What to Do Instead,” joins Carol to discuss the importance of finding your own definition of ambition and success. Using lessons learned from her own career progression, as well as discussions and anecdotes from…

Episode 70: Negotiating Roles and Responsibilities in a Dual-Relauncher Family with Kathy Preble Bayert

One of the earliest relaunchers to go through a formal career reentry program (Returnship@SaraLee), Kathy Preble Bayert describes her return to work journey after having children. Hear how Kathy believes her career path choices have shaped who she is as leader and as parent, and about her husband's subsequent decision…

Episode 69: "Understand How the System Works, and Make it Work for You" with Mac Prichard

Are you spending your job-searching time wisely? Mac Prichard, founder and publisher of the “Mac’s List” job board and host of the "Find Your Dream Job" podcast joins Carol for an instructive discussion about the importance of defining your career goals and developing a solid job-search strategy before you look…

Episode 68: Best Advice for Relaunchers Special Holiday Compilation Episode

Combining the "Best Piece of Advice" from 14 episodes of "3, 2, 1, iRelaunch," you'll hear from guests including NBC's TODAY show financial editor, Jean Chatzsky; former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan, Kate White; Ladders Founder and CEO, Marc Cenedella; "The Lawyer Whisperer," Julie Brush; authors of The Ambition Decisions, Elizabeth Wallace…