Luiz Mattos tells Merit America career coach Masha Finn about how he transformed a personal interest in technology into a career he loves. They talk about the importance of identifying one's passions, breaking down big problems into smaller steps, and adapting to new roles. Luiz tells Masha about how he now gets to do something that truly excites him every day, and hopes to help others do the same.

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CREDITS:

Host: Masha Finn

Creative Directors: Brittany Davis-Green, Anne Keenan

Created by Merit America

This is a Maed in India production

Head of Production: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome

Producer: Ruchi Sawardekar

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Editorial Assistance: Aishwarya Patil

Sound Editor & Mix Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni, Lakshman Parsuram

Visual Design: Alika Gupta

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Maisy Adams, a Merit America coach, talks about the various barriers faced while moving from one career to another and shares practical strategies for overcoming them. She shares how a positive outlook, a strong support system and clarity of your goals can effectively help you navigate career transitions.

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CREDITS:

Host: Maisy Adams

Creative Directors: Brittany Davis-Green, Anne Keenan

Created by Merit America

This is a Maed in India production

Head of Production: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome

Producer: Ruchi Sawardekar

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Editorial Assistance: Aishwarya Patil

Sound Editor & Mix Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni, Lakshman Parsuram

Visual Design: Alika Gupta

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Briana Coleman, a Merit America alum, shares her journey of navigating various career transitions in a conversation with her former coach, Maisy Adams. Briana opens up about the challenges she faced along the way - from feelings of imposter syndrome to dealing with rejection, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and even homelessness. She highlights the importance of resilience while navigating a turbulent career path as well as the importance of believing in others and supporting others along the way.

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CREDITS:

Host: Maisy Adams

Guest: Briana Coleman

Creative Directors: Brittany Davis-Green, Anne Keenan

Created by Merit America

This is a Maed in India production

Head of Production: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome

Producer: Ruchi Sawardekar

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Editorial Assistance: Aishwarya Patil

Sound Editor & Mix Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni, Lakshman Parsuram

Visual Design: Alika Gupta

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Masha Finn, a career coach at Merit America, talks about the importance of focusing on your transferable skills while changing careers and how best to communicate them to prospective employers. Masha explains how to identify skills from your past career that can actually be applicable in other fields, how to refine them and adapt them to different situations and how to showcase them while pursuing a new career.

Learn more about Merit America here.

CREDITS:

Host: Masha Finn

Creative Directors: Brittany Davis-Green, Anne Keenan

Created by Merit America

This is a Maed in India production

Head of Production: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome

Producer: Ruchi Sawardekar

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Editorial Assistance: Aishwarya Patil

Sound Editor & Mix Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni, Lakshman Parsuram

Visual Design: Alika Gupta

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Haley Jones, a Merit America alum, speaks with their former career coach Masha Finn about how they leveraged their diverse experience in childcare, and project management to transition into a better paying role in the tech industry. Masha and Haley discuss the importance of recognizing and communicating your transferable skills when navigating career transitions, such as leveraging their communication and management skills to transition from childcare to a successful career in tech.

Learn more about Merit America here.

CREDITS:

Host: Masha Finn

Guest: Haley Jones

Creative Directors: Brittany Davis-Green, Anne Keenan

Created by Merit America

This is a Maed in India production

Head of Production: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome

Producer: Ruchi Sawardekar

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Editorial Assistance: Aishwarya Patil

Sound Editor & Mix Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni, Lakshman Parsuram

Visual Design: Alika Gupta

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Maurice Davis, Merit America career coach talks about how striking a balance between work and your personal life is a vital part of success. He discusses the importance of defining what work-life balance means to you, understanding your priorities and also recognizing your limits in order to achieve this balance effectively.

Learn more about Merit America here.

CREDITS:

Host: Maurice Davis

Creative Directors: Brittany Davis-Green, Anne Keenan

Created by Merit America

This is a Maed in India production

Head of Production: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome

Producer: Ruchi Sawardekar

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Editorial Assistance: Aishwarya Patil

Sound Editor & Mix Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni, Lakshman Parsuram

Visual Design: Alika Gupta

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Andrea Hopson talks about her career transition from the insurance industry into data analytics and how finding a good work-life balance was a huge motivation for her to make the change. She reconnects with her former Merit America coach, Maurice Davis to discuss the importance of her family’s support not only in her decision to make the switch, but also in her new career. She opens up about the ongoing challenges of balancing work and home responsibilities and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing both happiness and professional fulfillment.

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CREDITS:

Host: Maurice Davise

Guest: Andrea Hopson

Creative Directors: Brittany Davis-Green, Anne Keenan

Created by Merit America

This is a Maed in India production

Head of Production: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome

Producer: Ruchi Sawardekar

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Editorial Assistance: Aishwarya Patil

Sound Editor & Mix Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni, Lakshman Parsuram

Visual Design: Alika Gupta

Donate to Merit America here.

Donate: https://buy.stripe.com/dR60084gWc6EeqI7ss

Patrick Reynolds, Merit America career coach, talks about dealing with rejection in your career. He explains that rejection is a universal experience that can be disheartening and can shake your self-confidence. However, Patrick offers valuable insights on how to navigate rejection without losing hope or determination. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on your strengths, staying resilient, and continuing to push forward, no matter the setbacks.

Learn more about Merit America here.

CREDITS:

Host: Patrick Reynolds

Creative Directors: Brittany Davis-Green, Anne Keenan

Created by Merit America

This is a Maed in India production

Head of Production: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome

Producer: Ruchi Sawardekar

Junior Producer: Saakshi Samant

Editorial Assistance: Aishwarya Patil

Sound Editor & Mix Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni, Lakshman Parsuram

Visual Design: Alika Gupta

Donate to Merit America here.

Donate: https://buy.stripe.com/dR60084gWc6EeqI7ss