3, 2, 1 iRelaunch Podcast

Normalizing career breaks®

...for relaunchers everywhere

Featured as a "Top Career Podcast" since its inception in 2017, 3, 2, 1 iRelaunch is our podcast focused on getting you Back on the Career Track and making your return to work smooth and successful. We feature strategies, advice and success stories about returning to work after a career break. Our full episode listing is below. It is regularly updated with new episodes.

If you're not sure where to dive in, get your feet wet with one of our mini-series: Managing Through a Prolonged Job Search, Relaunching in Senior Roles, Military Spouse Relaunches and Longest Career Break Relaunches. The entire mini-series library is here.

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Episode 18: Know Your Value: Comeback Careers with Ginny Brzezinski

Sometimes, just telling your story can lead to a new career. For Ginny Brzezinski, that moment came when she texted her sister-in-law, "Morning Joe" co-anchor Mika Brzezinski, asking her to speak up for women wanting to return to work after a career break. Mika's reply? Let's write a book together.…

Episode 17: Re-entering the Workforce with a Career in Technology with Dinny Stearns Taylor

Carol Fishman Cohen talks with a pioneering technology relauncher, Dinny Stearns Taylor, retired CTO at Williams College. Dinny shares her career path, relaunch story, how she updated her skills, and some important advice for relaunchers.

Episode 16: Navigating Executive Search for Relaunchers with Vivian Steir Rabin

Carol Fishman Cohen interviews her iRelaunch Co-Founder and co-author of Back on the Career Track, Vivian Steir Rabin. Vivian now runs VSR Advisors, a retained executive search firm focused on commercial real estate and financial services. Vivian shares her relaunch story with us and helps us navigate the executive search/staffing/…

Episode 15: Carol Fishman Cohen Tells the iRelaunch Story

In the first episode of our second season, Matthew Temple, Director of Alumni Career and Professional Development at the Kellogg School of Management and an iRelaunch Advisory Board member, interviews Carol Fishman Cohen about the history of iRelaunch and its Return to Work Conference. From its early days following the…

Episode 14: Relauncher Resumes that get you Hired with Tamara Dowling

In our final podcast episode for this season, iRelaunch CEO Carol Fishman Cohen speaks with Tamara Dowling, resume-writing expert and Owner of SeekingSuccess.com about that killer resume that best positions you for the jobs you are interested in.

Episode 13: Getting the Most Out of Social Media for Relaunchers with Carroll Welch

iRelaunch Chair and Co-Founder Carol Fishman Cohen speaks with career coach Carroll Welch about social media tips for relaunchers. Figure out what the critical components are of a relauncher's LinkedIn profile, how to describe a career break and / or career transition, and how to get the most out of…

Episode 12: Getting Your Family Involved in Your Relaunch with Michelle Friedman

In this episode of 3,2,1 iRelaunch, Carol Fishman Cohen talks with Michelle Friedman, Founder of Advancing Women's Careers and Special Advisor to iRelaunch about how best to approach your relaunch plans with your family. Carol and Michelle explore both conceptual and practical ways to deal with some of the most…

Episode 11: Career Transitions and Relaunching with Arjan Eenkema van Dijk

Is going to back to your pre-career break profession always the best choice? Not always. Here is how to evaluate the best fit for you now as you relaunch your new career. Carol speaks with career coach Arjan Eenkema van Dijk.

Episode 10: Salary Negotiation Tips for Relaunchers with Katie Donovan

Ensure you're getting what you're worth. Salary negotiation expert, Katie Donovan of Equal Pay Negotiations LLC, shares tips with iRelaunch Chair and Co-Founder Carol Fishman Cohen. Katie is a founding member of the MA Equal Pay Coalition and a co-president of the Massachusetts branch of American Association of University Women…

Episode 9: Don't Talk Yourself out of an Opportunity with Cheryl McGee Wallace

iRelaunch Chair and Co-Founder Carol Fishman Cohen speaks to successful relauncher Cheryl McGee Wallace about networking and maintaining the confidence you need to pursue return to work opportunities.

Episode 8: When Dad Returns to Work After a Career Break with Dave Carty

How do relaunches differ (or do they?) when the traditional roles are reversed and the father takes the career break? Hear one father's relaunch journey as iRelaunch Chair and Co-Founder Carol Fishman Cohen interviews Dave Carty, father of three who took a 13-year career break to be home with his…

Episode 7: What Can I Do During My Career Break To Maximize My Relaunch Success? with Arjan Eenkema van Dijk

We are on career breaks for a reason - usually child care, eldercare or another reason of equal importance. However, as we prepare to relaunch, taking a course, engaging in volunteer work, or working occasionally on a paid special project can be great resume and conversation material. In this 4th…