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.
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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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