Live! March 14, 2025 - Careers take time, networking is key, a look back at Volcom

This week I discuss career development and offer advice based on my diverse job experiences. Additionally, the episode features a spontaneous guest appearance from a former student, James Kelly, who discusses his entrepreneurial journey in AI-driven design, and thanks to an audience prompt, I take some time to reflect on my time at Volcom and the recent challenges faced by Liberated Brands.

Here are some of the topics we touched on:

• Career Building Takes Time and Consistent Effort
• The Power of Saying "Yes" and Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
• The Value of Networking and Building Relationships
• Career Paths Can Be "Unintentionally Intentional" and Involve Reinvention
• Learning from Every Experience, Even Negative Ones
• Entrepreneurial Spirit and Late Entrepreneurship
• A discussion with Guest James Kelly on AI design and Entrepreneurship
• A light Reflection on Volcom's Unique Culture and the Evolution of the Surf Industry

Her are some links you might appreciate:

• Guest: James Kelley - https://jamesbecreating.framer.ai
• Professional Podcast Profiles - www.theunderswell.com/ppp
• Vizcom AI 3-D Design - https://www.vizcom.ai/
• Connecting Things Speaker Series - https://www.connecting-things.co/ 
• Vizcom AI 3-D Design - https://www.vizcom.ai/
• New Arc AI Design - https://www.newarc.ai/ 
• School of Understanding sustainability training - https://www.theunderswell.com/sou 

Thanks for checking out the show! Learn more at www.theunderwell.com

Music by Lidérc.

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