Fall 2025: The season of making it happen

Does anyone else feel like 2025 has been both the quickest and the longest year? I’m coming up for air after a very packed past few months, and I’m excited to get back on a monthly cadence for newsletters. I’ve been on an extended trip in LA as I scheme where I want to live next … if you’ve ever been in the “everything is an option” chapter, you feel my current dilemma.

While I can’t speak for everyone, summer and early fall were such a blur for myself and many of my clients. If you’re in a similar spot, you are not alone. 🫶 

That being said - October is my personal "get my life together” month.

If you’re in your “get a new job” month, then I truly have you covered in this email.

As always, if you have any follow up questions or comments - you can respond directly to this email. I see and respond to every note! 🙏

Ask Me Anything: Career Contessa Solo Episode

Doing The Career Contessa Podcast every month has been such a highlight of the year.

If you don’t already listen, I do a monthly “3 in 30” series where the Founder of Career Contessa & I unpack 3 tangible tips in 30 minutes or less.

I’m preparing for my first solo episode on the podcast, which will be a true AMA (Ask Me Anything) format.

If you have any questions you want to hear me dive into (career, life, anything in-between) drop them below.

The Latest In My World

The September Surge (final vibes report) —> Watch Video

My personal (and lengthy) birthday reflections —> Real All 15 Lessons

I made my first hire (and she’s a STAR) —> Meet Chelsa Smith!

In Case You Missed It: My Top Tips from September

Still trying to get clear on what direction to go in? Here’s how I made my accidental career pivot: My Career Truths - Accidental Career Pivot 

Wonder how people are actually getting job interviews? LinkedIn Networking 101

Everyone’s favorite topic…🤑🤑🤑 Pay Band & Salary Negotiations

And if you need a little more support when it comes to nailing those interviews: 

• Stellar Job Interview Questions - Part 1

• If you struggle to answer “Tell me about yourself” or “What do you do” …

• Is the STAR method doing you more harm than good right now?

• Interviewing with the STAR Method: Live Example 

I know this job market is tough, so if you need a pep talk to keep you motivated….

• Feeling Burnt Out? 

• Positive Proof That There's Still Hope In the Job Search

• Stop Waiting For The Perfect Time

• No one has all the answers to your career path

We all know I love a good resume rework: 

• The #1 Mistake To Avoid: AI Generated Resume Bullets

• 3 Resume Mistakes To Avoid (My #1 post from September) 💫

Come say hi <3

If you have any topics or questions you’d like to see covered in a future newsletter, my DM’s are open. 💌 

If you want to get on my consultation calendar to explore working together 1:1, you can book a time directly here. 🗓️

Sending all the good vibes as always! ✨