To being called stupid at school, to being fired from their first 2 jobs, to inventing the lightbulb and being called America’s greatest inventor. Can you guess who this individual was? #NeverGiveUp 

To being called stupid at school, to being fired from their first 2 jobs, to inventing the lightbulb and being called America’s greatest inventor. Can you guess who this individual was? #NeverGiveUp

Never Give Up: Finally A Lightbulb

This pioneer of the American animation industry is remembered for saying “A kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUp 

This pioneer of the American animation industry is remembered for saying “A kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUp

Never Give Up: You Are Not Innovative Enough

An NYU dropout to a freelance code writer to the co-founder of a social networking website, was this individual’s job secret journey. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUp 

An NYU dropout to a freelance code writer to the co-founder of a social networking website, was this individual’s job secret journey. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUp

Never Give Up: Silicon Valley Coffee Shop Success

A journey from being divorced and poor to being the uber-successful author of the most celebrated fantasy novels of all time. This individual typed their first novel on an old manual typewriter. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUp 

A journey from being divorced and poor to being the uber-successful author of the most celebrated fantasy novels of all time. This individual typed their first novel on an old manual typewriter. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUp

Never Give Up: Rags To Riches

A business graduate, a porter, a band player and a rock-and-roll singer. Can you guess who this multi-faceted personality is? #NeverGiveUp 

A business graduate, a porter, a band player and a rock-and-roll singer. Can you guess who this multi-faceted personality is? #NeverGiveUp

Never Give Up: Rock n Roll Man

This individual was asked to be a secretary and ended up being an iconic sex symbol. This individual is quotedsaying, “Fear is stupid, so are regrets”.Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUp

This individual was asked to be a secretary and ended up being an iconic sex symbol. This individual is quotedsaying, “Fear is stupid, so are regrets”.Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUp

Never Give Up: Secretary I Think Not

Despite an abusive childhood and a rough early life, this successful actor/director/writer became one of the highest paid men in 2011. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUp 

Despite an abusive childhood and a rough early life, this successful actor/director/writer became one of the highest paid men in 2011. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUp

Never Give Up: Keep Them Coming Back For More

Coming from a poor family, this star enrolled in theatre and ballet on a scholarship and finally made it to the Broadway in NYC. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveU

Coming from a poor family, this star enrolled in theatre and ballet on a scholarship and finally made it to the Broadway in NYC. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveU

Never Give Up: OH To NYC

A famous singer had a very hard time growing up – who started performing at age 8 and cared for her younger siblings after her parents died. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUp 

A famous singer had a very hard time growing up – who started performing at age 8 and cared for her younger siblings after her parents died. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUp

Never Give Up: Singing In A Bar at Age 8

A world-famous basketball player was actually cut from his high school basketball team! Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUp 

A world-famous basketball player was actually cut from his high school basketball team! Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUp

Never Give Up: Learning From Missing The Shot

Meet Jennifer, Jigna, and now Jody, three women navigating the new world with an outlook of mostly sunny. With the hope to inspire those who have been laid-off to find their way. So when life gives you lemons, you make a podcast! We hope you will follow us to get notified of the latest episodes.

This creative individual lived in a trailer and was rejected multiple times before he became the bestselling writer of horror stories. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUp 

This creative individual lived in a trailer and was rejected multiple times before he became the bestselling writer of horror stories. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUp

Never Give Up: Scary Stories

We’re aware of the #MeToo movement and workplace harassment. But what should one do if hit on or worse, harassed by a client? In this episode of #LaidOfLife, Jennifer and Jigna speak with Amy Bramhall, a Marketing Expert &amp; employment attorney, Harry Jones.Amy candidly shares her experiences of sexual harassment by a client and her very common reactions to those encounters. Harry shares some creative tactics on how to get ahead of the situation, even before it happens. Also, learn about employment laws that can help you navigate through these tough situations. We discuss these relevant topics impacting all genders. Tune in to learn how to deal with these unfortunate circumstances.The views and opinions expressed by all individuals on the podcast are their own. Their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.  Intro and closing music, Just Like That, has been licensed per use through Melody Loops. License # 9138911

We’re aware of the #MeToo movement and workplace harassment. But what should one do if hit on or worse, harassed by a client? In this episode of #LaidOfLife, Jennifer and Jigna speak with Amy Bramhall, a Marketing Expert &amp; employment attorney, Harry Jones. Amy candidly shares her experiences of sexual harassment by a client and her very common reactions to those encounters. Harry shares some creative tactics on how to get ahead of the situation, even before it happens. Also, learn about employment laws that can help you navigate through these tough situations. We discuss these relevant topics impacting all genders. Tune in to learn how to deal with these unfortunate circumstances. The views and opinions expressed by all individuals on the podcast are their own. Their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.  Intro and closing music, Just Like That, has been licensed per use through Melody Loops. License # 9138911

Season 2: Hit On or Harassed? 

This famous businessman was rejected 1000 times before he could sell his secret recipe to a restaurant. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUp 

This famous businessman was rejected 1000 times before he could sell his secret recipe to a restaurant. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUp

#Never Give Up: Smells Like Chicken

In this episode of #LaidOffLife, Jennifer and Jigna talk with Gopa, Jaspreet and Harry, the founders of Hike Squad, a digital marketing agency. The team talks through how Hike Squad focuses on delivering sustainable growth to emerging businesses and organizing community outreach. Jas and Gopa explain the challenges of working globally across time zones and how inclusion is essential to overcoming them. The team further elaborates how they craft customized marketing strategies for businesses and shares valuable tips for freelancers, consultants and of course newbie entrepreneurs. Hike Squad’s services include digital marketing, sales enablement, digital strategy, and content marketing. For entrepreneurs or freelancers, tune in and learn from Hike Squad to better market your business.The views and opinions expressed by all individuals on the podcast are their own. Their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.  Intro and closing music, Just Like That, has been licensed per use through Melody Loops. License # 9138911

In this episode of #LaidOffLife, Jennifer and Jigna talk with Gopa, Jaspreet and Harry, the founders of Hike Squad, a digital marketing agency. The team talks through how Hike Squad focuses on delivering sustainable growth to emerging businesses and organizing community outreach. Jas and Gopa explain the challenges of working globally across time zones and how inclusion is essential to overcoming them. The team further elaborates how they craft customized marketing strategies for businesses and shares valuable tips for freelancers, consultants and of course newbie entrepreneurs. Hike Squad’s services include digital marketing, sales enablement, digital strategy, and content marketing. For entrepreneurs or freelancers, tune in and learn from Hike Squad to better market your business. The views and opinions expressed by all individuals on the podcast are their own. Their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.  Intro and closing music, Just Like That, has been licensed per use through Melody Loops. License # 9138911

Season 2: Newbie Entrepreneurs

#Never Give Up: Laughing All The Way To Fame

Did you know that about a quarter of the world’s population menstruates, but most of them are not comfortable talking about it?In this episode of #LaidOffLife, Jennifer and Jigna talk with Dr. Nicole Van Ness, a marriage and family therapist, specializing in sexual issues and disorders.Dr. Nicole discusses the stigma around sexual health and the inability of our society to normalize this human experience. She explains the taboo around menstruation and how this impacts women’s work lives.  She further provides awareness about menses, its myriad symptoms ranging from mild to severe, and how vital it is for companies to normalize menstruation. Just because women have monthly cycles, they don’t underperform, and it should not be a reason for discrimination! Dr. Van Ness talks about how patriarchy dictates societal norms by stigmatizing menstruation and how corporate America lacks empathy towards employees during their menstrual cycles. This episode further explores how frontline workers deal with menses and how men can experience mood and hormonal disorders as well. Tune in to learn more about normalizing menses as an essential bodily function.The views and opinions expressed by all individuals on the podcast are their own. Their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.  Intro and closing music, Just Like That, has been licensed per use through Melody Loops. License # 9138911

Did you know that about a quarter of the world’s population menstruates, but most of them are not comfortable talking about it? In this episode of #LaidOffLife, Jennifer and Jigna talk with Dr. Nicole Van Ness, a marriage and family therapist, specializing in sexual issues and disorders. Dr. Nicole discusses the stigma around sexual health and the inability of our society to normalize this human experience. She explains the taboo around menstruation and how this impacts women’s work lives.   She further provides awareness about menses, its myriad symptoms ranging from mild to severe, and how vital it is for companies to normalize menstruation. Just because women have monthly cycles, they don’t underperform, and it should not be a reason for discrimination! Dr. Van Ness talks about how patriarchy dictates societal norms by stigmatizing menstruation and how corporate America lacks empathy towards employees during their menstrual cycles. This episode further explores how frontline workers deal with menses and how men can experience mood and hormonal disorders as well. Tune in to learn more about normalizing menses as an essential bodily function. The views and opinions expressed by all individuals on the podcast are their own. Their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.  Intro and closing music, Just Like That, has been licensed per use through Melody Loops. License # 9138911

Season 2: Menses In The Meeting

A medical student to a window dresser to a clothes salesman to a celebrated Fashion Designer – was this individual’s secret job journey. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUp

A medical student to a window dresser to a clothes salesman to a celebrated Fashion Designer – was this individual’s secret job journey. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUp

#Never Give Up: Famous Fashion Designer

In this episode of #LaidOffLife, Jennifer and Jigna talk with Rudd Hopkins, the Founder of PM Potential and the author of “Better Than Ever: Real Life Stories and Action Items to Thrive During Unemployment”. Rudd talks about his experiences with unemployment and emphasizes the fact that one has the potential to grow all the time. He explains that one’s self worth is not connected to their job and building genuine relationships helps one grow. Rudd further speaks about his book, in which he describes how a recently unemployed person can forgive and move on and the importance of utilizing meditation to eliminate unnecessary stresses. Listen to Rudd highlight how you can reach your full potential by enabling the potential of others. For those undergoing the stresses of unemployment, we hope you can benefit from the strategies that Rudd offers on thriving while being unemployed.And, guess what? He’s offering the book for FREE! Visit us at www.laidofflife.co/sign-up to sign up for your free ebook. The views and opinions expressed by all individuals on the podcast are their own. Their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.  Intro and closing music, Just Like That, has been licensed per use through Melody Loops. License # 9138911 

In this episode of #LaidOffLife, Jennifer and Jigna talk with Rudd Hopkins, the Founder of PM Potential and the author of “Better Than Ever: Real Life Stories and Action Items to Thrive During Unemployment”. Rudd talks about his experiences with unemployment and emphasizes the fact that one has the potential to grow all the time. He explains that one’s self worth is not connected to their job and building genuine relationships helps one grow. Rudd further speaks about his book, in which he describes how a recently unemployed person can forgive and move on and the importance of utilizing meditation to eliminate unnecessary stresses. Listen to Rudd highlight how you can reach your full potential by enabling the potential of others. For those undergoing the stresses of unemployment, we hope you can benefit from the strategies that Rudd offers on thriving while being unemployed. And, guess what? He’s offering the book for FREE! Visit us at <a href="http://www.laidofflife.co/sign-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.laidofflife.co/sign-up</a> to sign up for your free ebook.  The views and opinions expressed by all individuals on the podcast are their own. Their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.  Intro and closing music, Just Like That, has been licensed per use through Melody Loops. License # 9138911

Season 2: Thrive While Unemployed 

“I am uncertain about the man, but I feel, in spite of his enormous ears and bad chin line, that his charm is so tremendous that it comes through even on this wretched test,” wrote David Selznick about this person. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUp

“I am uncertain about the man, but I feel, in spite of his enormous ears and bad chin line, that his charm is so tremendous that it comes through even on this wretched test,” wrote David Selznick about this person. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUp

#NeverGiveUp: Well, He Can Dance

In this episode of #LaidOffLife, Jennifer and Jigna talk with Adriel Lubarsky, the Founder and CEO of Riveter, which helps job seekers navigate the recruiting landscape and provides useful tips on interview prep and unemployment benefits. Adriel speaks about his layoff from his dream job and describes the real challenges that the unemployed face financially, operationally, and in terms of managing expectations of their friends and family. Apart from finding a job, he talks about how multiple parameters can motivate a person and help them make the most of their downtime. He guides people on leaving the unemployment phase on their own terms! For those facing unemployment in your life, we hope you can explore what options Riveter offers in terms of wellness, education, finance, and career.The views and opinions expressed by all individuals on the podcast are their own. Their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.  Intro and closing music, Just Like That, has been licensed per use through Melody Loops. License # 9138911 

In this episode of #LaidOffLife, Jennifer and Jigna talk with Adriel Lubarsky, the Founder and CEO of <a href="https://riveterworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Riveter</a>, which helps job seekers navigate the recruiting landscape and provides useful tips on interview prep and unemployment benefits. Adriel speaks about his layoff from his dream job and describes the real challenges that the unemployed face financially, operationally, and in terms of managing expectations of their friends and family. Apart from finding a job, he talks about how multiple parameters can motivate a person and help them make the most of their downtime. He guides people on leaving the unemployment phase on their own terms! For those facing unemployment in your life, we hope you can explore what options Riveter offers in terms of wellness, education, finance, and career. The views and opinions expressed by all individuals on the podcast are their own. Their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.  Intro and closing music, Just Like That, has been licensed per use through Melody Loops. License # 9138911

Season 2: Multiple Metrics for Success 

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