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AVIDly Adulting™ Podcast

Welcome to AVIDly Adulting, the podcast where we tackle the wild ride of transitioning into your first career and all of the life lessons in between and beyond.

If you’re feeling the pressure of adulting, you’re in the right place. Join us as we dive into relevant stories from experienced AVID alumni, chat with on-the-job career mentors, and explore how to balance work, life, and well-being.

We’re here to decode the ups and downs of your first job. We’ll share everything from navigating office politics to maintaining your sanity when the world just feels overwhelming. So, whether you’re stressed about your first day, you’re curious about what to expect in your new role, or you just need a good laugh with good company, we’ve got you covered.

Tune in every first and third Monday of the month for fresh episodes packed with insights, advice, and plenty of relatable moments. Get ready to embrace adulting with us.

Subscribe now, and let’s navigate this journey together.

#4 – It’s Me, I Earned My Place: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, with Jesus Medrano New!

Jesus Medrano discusses overcoming imposter syndrome and his journey from first-generation college student to MIT graduate to Senior Staff Software Engineer at Uber Technologies.

AVIDly Adulting 28 min Grades 16+ Resource by:

#3 – Savings and Investments: The Rewards of Efficiency vs. the Pitfalls of Shininess, with Steve Mendoza

Steve Mendoza, an Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase, shares his journey from Yale to his current career, emphasizing the importance of saving early and understanding investments.

AVIDly Adulting 44 min Grades 16+ Resource by:

#2 – The Early Career Playbook: LinkedIn Edition, with Jazmin Garcia

Jazmin Garcia, an Account Director at LinkedIn, shares tips around setting up and maintaining a successful LinkedIn profile as well as insights into how AVID helped her become successful in her career.

AVIDly Adulting 36 min Grades 16+ Resource by:

#1 – Life Is Hard . . . But It’s Totally Worth It, with Dr. Jerome Chelliah

Dr. Jerome Chelliah, an OB/GYN Physician, shares insights from his personal experiences in moving from Sri Lanka as a child, becoming accustomed to school and life in the United States, and navigating both adulthood and his career.

AVIDly Adulting 44 min Grades 16+ Resource by:

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