Launchpad by getCAREERcurious
Discover real career advice and stories that help you turn career curiosity into clarity. Each week, get actionable tips to explore paths, find purpose, and build a life of freedom.
She Stopped Trying to Win. Then She Won Everything.
What Alysa Liu's Olympic gold can teach every college student about the pressure to "figure it all out" — before you even start.
In January of 1994, a figure skater named Nancy Kerrigan was walking through a corridor at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Detroit when a man appeared, swung ...
Mar 04, 2026
alysa liu olympic story
career advice for graduating seniors
career clarity for college students
career exploration tools
competitive job market tips
figuring out your career path
finding purpose after graduation
getcareercurious podcast
job search anxiety
pressure to succeed in college
My Daughter Dropped Out of Nursing School. Best Decision She Ever Made.
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My daughter Lyla Hollis once wanted to be a nurse.
Not because she lay awake at night dreaming about IVs and night shifts. Not because it was her calling. But because her dad was a doctor, and she'd grown up surrounded by scrubs and stethoscopes and stories from the OR.
It mad...
by Marita McCahill —
Feb 18, 2026
career advice for students
career exploration
career path
changing majors
choosing a major
college major
finding the right career
gap year
internships for college students
student career advice
Hi, I’m a Junior Majoring in Panic: Why Your Story Matters More Than Your Major
You don’t need a flawless resume to make a great first impression. What you really need is a story that connects with people.
Whether you're applying for internships, jobs, or just figuring out what’s next, your story is your superpower. It’s what sets you apart in a sea of applications, LinkedIn...
by Marita McCahill —
Jan 18, 2026
career clarity
career exploration
career mindset
confidence and self-worth
finding your purpose
gen z career advice
life and career growth
personal branding
professional identity
storytelling for professionals
Turns Out You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks (And I'm the Dog.)
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Click on the Image for a Cute Video of Telly doing Her Trick!
Because here’s the thing: you’re never too old to learn new tricks — or build a new career.Â
In 2025, I didn’t accidentally stumble into starting a podcast, launching the getCAREERcurious community, or teaching at UCCS College of B...
by Marita McCahill —
Dec 18, 2025
career change
career exploration
early career advice
getcareercurious
lifelong learning
personal development
professional growth
How One Engineer Built a Life of Freedom (and Why You Can Too)🌴
You know that dream a lot of us have?
Waking up without an alarm clock. ✨
Working on projects that light you up. ✨
Living somewhere you actually want to be. ✨
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That’s what Richard Naha built — and spoiler alert — he started just like the rest of us: figuring out what he didn’t...
by Marita McCahill —
Nov 12, 2025
career exploration
commercial real estate careers
engineering careers
entreprenuership
financial freedom
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