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Chris Villanueva, CEO & Co-Founder of Let's Eat, Grandma resume service, proudly hosts the Career Warrior Podcast for job seekers of all backgrounds. You will hear job-hunting strategies from industry leaders, resume experts, and top coaches to help guide you through your career.

This show retells the stories and struggles of job seekers, industry professionals, and brave startup founders. Hear ab... more

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Ron Johnson
Former Apple Store leader, former head of Apple Stores; author of Shop Different
Apple (former), JC Penney (former), Target (former)
Episode: #405) Apple Store Creator Ron Johnson on Retail, Human Connection, and Your Job Search
Scott Stirrett
Founder of Venture for Canada and author of The Uncertainty Advantage
The Uncertainty Advantage; Venture for Canada
Episode: #403) Young Professional? Here's How to Get Hired in 2026 | Scott Stirrett
Vanessa Errecarte
Author of Valuable and Visible; MBA course instructor on personal branding at UC Davis
UC Davis (Professor) / Author
Episode: #402) Personal Branding for People Who Hate Self-Promotion | Vanessa Errecarte
Arun Gupta
Leading tech investor turned Georgetown professor; CEO of the Noble Reach Foundation
Georgetown University; Noble Reach Foundation
Episode: #401) ‘Stability’ No Longer Exists | Build a Mission-Driven Career | Arun Gupta
Amy Leneker
Former C-suite executive and leadership advisor; author of Cheers to Monday
Leadership coaching and author
Episode: #396) From Burnout to Joy at Work: Why Stress Isn’t a Success Strategy (with Amy Leneker)
Diana Pagano
Author of The More Mindset, international speaker, executive coach
Episode: #394) Your Job Search: Effort Doesn’t Guarantee Results | Fix Your Mentality First | Diana Pagano
Dr. Lois P. Frankel
Renowned executive coach and bestselling author
Author of Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office
Episode: #393) Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office | An Interview with Dr. Lois Frankel
Ashley Herd
Former head of HR North America at McKinsey and author
McKinsey
Episode: #391) Lessons from 250,000 Trained Leaders | Ashley Herd, Former McKinsey Head of HR
George Appling
Passionpreneur, author of 'Don't Settle, A Pick-Your-Path Guide to Intentional Work'
Episode: #388) How to Stop Settling and Finally Choose Work You Want | George Appling

Host

Chris Villanueva
CEO and co-founder of a resume service

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 136 ratings
  • Career and more

    This is a great podcast for career tips - not just in the job search and resume/interview tips, but also beyond that and habits to be successful at work and in leadership.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Antipasti13
    United States9 months ago
  • Actionable thought provoking!

    So glad I discovered the Career Warriors podcast. It’s perfect for immediate need “spot fixes” for resume questions and more. It also provides deeply, thought provoking topics from interesting guests. I love the variety!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BeckyKF
    United States3 years ago
  • So refreshing!

    Love this podcast and the recent episode with Clara. Loves her message about getting into action to make changes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jennifertherealtor
    United States3 years ago
  • Great for all job seekers

    Great information and guest episodes. A must listen for anyone seeking a new job or career change! Great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GVandegrift
    United States3 years ago
  • Great tips and show topic variety

    The Career Warrior podcast is full of fast and practical tips for professionals looking to up their game. I appreciate how Chris and his guests provide real examples to help illustrate their tips and tricks. The variety of show lengths is also great—some bite-sized, so you can catch a full show even if your window of time is short. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Polly E.H.
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some experienced job seekers find parts of the advice familiar, and one reviewer felt newer episodes could be more concise.
Listeners value practical, specific advice on resumes, applications, networking, and career changes.
Guests and topic variety are seen as a strength, with advice extending beyond job searches to leadership and workplace habits.
Reviews praise Chris's approachable delivery, relatable examples, and clear explanations.
Short, focused episodes are appreciated for making useful guidance easy to fit into a busy day.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#405) Apple Store Creator Ron Johnson on Retail, Human Connection, and Your Job Search
Q: Eva asks how AI can help with education, especially for a university student.
Ron advocates using AI as a tool while preserving time for deep thinking, encourages avoiding multitasking, and stresses learning the old-fashioned way to gain depth.
#405) Apple Store Creator Ron Johnson on Retail, Human Connection, and Your Job Search
Q: Christine asks about job searching for people over 50 and how to navigate the corporate landscape at that stage.
Ron emphasizes that 50 is still young in a career, advises not to be ageist, highlights the value of wisdom and energy, and suggests pursuing meaningful work with a long runway ahead.
#403) Young Professional? Here's How to Get Hired in 2026 | Scott Stirrett
Q: How do I get through the applicant tracking systems?
Focus on building a robust network to land coffee chats and referrals, use a mix of online applications, and leverage strong newsletters or weak-tie connections to stay visible; a 70/30 split favoring networking over sheer online applications is suggested to improve odds.
#403) Young Professional? Here's How to Get Hired in 2026 | Scott Stirrett
Q: What does it mean to strengthen your risk-taking muscles and how can someone actually practice doing that to deal with the uncertainty?
Practice gradual risk-taking by stepping out of comfort zones weekly, such as trying new experiences or pursuing small but meaningful bets, and by reflecting on long-term goals to avoid rushing into ill-fitting opportunities.
#403) Young Professional? Here's How to Get Hired in 2026 | Scott Stirrett
Q: So my opener question to you is young people now are facing job search issues now more than ever. Why now in 2026? What's going on?
The job market is harder for recent grads due to AI reducing some entry-level tasks, a flood of applicants for online listings, and elevated living costs that intensify competition for desirable roles. The combination means breaking in requires more strategic networking and adaptability.

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Practical career guidance for job seekers and working professionals, with a focus on resumes, interviewing, networking, personal branding, and career transitions. Host Chris Villanueva alternates concise, host-led advice and responses to common job-search questions with interviews featuring career coaches, authors, executives, recruiters, and leaders in business and human resources. Conversations connect actionable tactics to wider workplace issues, including leadership, burnout, changing hiring practices, and the effects of AI on work. A distinctive emphasis is placed on making career advice specific and usable, from improving a resume without misrepresenting experience to building professional relationships and navigating uncertainty. The... more

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2. Scott Stirrett
3. Vanessa Errecarte
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5. Amy Leneker
6. Diana Pagano
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8. Ashley Herd

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