The Underswell with Derek Sabori

The Underswell with Derek Sabori

Hosted by: Derek Sabori

Career-journey conversations that offer memorable advice and clear takeaways for your personal career development. I’m helping curious career explorers find their rhythm through honest, reflective conversations...

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🥁 From the Drum Kit to the Boardroom: Michael Marckx on Building Brands, Careers, and a Life Well-Lived

Michael Marckx’s career doesn’t read like a straight ladder climb—it’s a masterclass in following curiosity, saying yes to unexpected detours, and bringing your whole self (athlete, musician, strategist, dad, leader)...
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🎙️Podcast Profile: Adaptable, Analytical, and Ambitious: Andrew Kaminski is Ready to Work

Guest: Andrew Kaminski – Digital Marketing Specialist (Entry-Level) 🔗 Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn 🔎 About This Episode: Meet Andrew Kaminski—a recent college graduate with a strong work ethic, a background in...
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🚀 From Hospitality to Higher Ed: A Career of Reinvention and Relationship‑Building

What does a career look like when it doesn’t follow a straight line—but every chapter adds up to something remarkable? In this episode, I sit down with Julia Burton, a dynamic and resilient leader who has reinvented...
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⏻ Turning On the Charisma Switch: A Career of Executive Presence with Katrina Cravy

Katrina Cravy has built a dynamic career through the power of story, stage presence, and sincere connection. In this episode, she joins me to talk about executive presence, mastering the art of charisma, and why...
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🔧🌱 Designing for Change: Santiago Forero Vega’s Journey from Systems Thinker to Sustainability Entrepreneur

In this episode of The Underswell, I’m joined by Santiago Forero Vega, a sustainability consultant, entrepreneur, and 🥑 avocado farmer on a mission to make sustainability a performance driver—not just a cost...
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🎙️ Professional Podcast Profile: Sebastien Marcq | Brand Strategy, Cross-Industry Agility & Leading with Positivity

🤝 Meet Sebastien Marcq, a marketing executive with over 20 years of experience shaping iconic brands across industries—from lifestyle giants like Vans and Volcom to global CPG players like Sambazon, and the U.S....
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♻️ From Recycled Skateboards to Systemic Impact: David Stover’s Imperfect Journey

In this episode, I sit down with David Stover, CEO and Co-founder of Bureo, Inc., for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation on purpose-driven entrepreneurship, systems change, and staying the course—especially when...
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🧭 Even Captains Need Captains — with Chris D’Amico, Founder, Chief Creative Officer

In this episode, I sit down with longtime creative leader and newly minted agency founder, Chris D’Amico, to discuss big career moves, the evolving creative landscape, and the power of clarity. Chris has built a...
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🌊 Let Go, Go Big, and Believe in Magic: Ocean Explorer Tiffany Duong on Building a Bold, Nonlinear Career

In this inspiring conversation, I'm joined by ocean explorer, environmental advocate, and serial nonprofit founder Tiffany Duong. From law offices in LA to diving remote reefs in Honduras, Tiffany’s career path is...
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💼 You're capable of more than you think: Breene Murphy on Building a Career—and Life—with Purpose

How do you build a successful career and a meaningful life? This week on The Underswell, I sit down with Breene Murphy—former sports writer turned financial strategist—whose career journey took a major turn after...
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🎯 Start Before You’re Ready: Building Bold, Balanced Careers with Matt Raminick

What happens when you're laid off, have a newborn at home, and decide to build a business from scratch anyway? In this episode of The Underswell, I sit down with Matt Raminick—founder of Sunnyside, a creative and...
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♻️ Junk Man Mike: Sustainability, Grit & 40+ Years in the Auto Core Industry

In this special episode of The Underswell, I sit down with my dad, Mike Sabori—a.k.a. Junkyard Mike—for his first-ever podcast appearance. With over 40 years in the automotive core and recycling industry, Mike shares...
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