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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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In today’s job market, young professionals are facing a new level of uncertainty. Unemployment among recent graduates is rising, AI is changing white-collar jobs, and getting through ATS and AI-powered hiring filters can feel harder than ever.

So ho... more

Personal branding, self-promotion, getting noticed. If those phrases make you uncomfortable, you are not alone. Self-promotion is often feels strange, possibly because of others’ perceptions of us, fear of rejection, or fear of failure.

I know many ... more

Careers were once built for a stable world, but today’s tech disruption and economic pressures call for a new level of resilience. Job seekers of all levels now seek careers with purpose and impact, no longer defining success around credentials or pr... more

Wanna connect on LinkedIn?: www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw

Want a free resume critique?: www.letseatgrandma.com

April and May delivered strong hiring numbers, but June brought a noticeable cooldown, with just 57,000 jobs added. Hospitali... more

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Recent Guests

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
Dr. Eric Woodard
Career and leadership strategist, founder of Win at Work, and Master Certified Coach recognized by the International Coaching Federation
Win at Work
Episode: #387) Why the End of the Year Is One of the Best Times to Get Hired | Dr. Eric Woodard
Fawn Germer
A four-time Pulitzer Prize nominee and best-selling author, global keynote speaker, and professional development expert
Episode: #383) Coming Back Strong: Staying Relevant in a Rapidly Changing World

Host

Chris Villanueva
CEO & Co-Founder of Let's Eat Grandma resume service; hosts career-focused guidance and interview-based episodes.

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 States7 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 States2 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

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The show provides actionable career tips that translate to real interviews and resume changes.
Guests bring practical, real-world insights for job seekers.
Listeners praise the concise, down-to-earth delivery and diverse topics.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#171
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Apple Podcasts
#50
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Apple Podcasts
#183
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Talking Points

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#402) Personal Branding for People Who Hate Self-Promotion | Vanessa Errecarte
Q: How should someone start with thought leadership posts if they feel uncomfortable?
Start with a simple, formulaic approach: present a truth-based insight, frame it as a short story, and end with a clear call to action that invites the audience to engage or try a small step; use a three-to-five-step framework to organize the content.
#401) ‘Stability’ No Longer Exists | Build a Mission-Driven Career | Arun Gupta
Q: How does one begin applying these ideas in mid-career or late-career stages?
Focus on building agency, maintain curiosity, and map learning and experiential assets to evolving career goals while staying aligned with purpose and community impact.
#401) ‘Stability’ No Longer Exists | Build a Mission-Driven Career | Arun Gupta
Q: What are Compass Capitals and why are they important?
Compass Capitals are six forms of capital—financial, mission, experiential, learning, trust, and health—that people should invest in to build a resilient, adaptable career beyond traditional financial wealth.
#401) ‘Stability’ No Longer Exists | Build a Mission-Driven Career | Arun Gupta
Q: Why now, in a time of rapid change, is purpose essential to careers?
Because the current landscape disrupts traditional pathways; people need to align their work with meaningful problems to stay resilient and navigate multiple careers over longer lifespans.
#394) Your Job Search: Effort Doesn’t Guarantee Results | Fix Your Mentality First | Diana Pagano
Q: What is one key takeaway you want readers of The More Mindset to grasp from this discussion?
That you are absolutely capable of whatever you truly desire, and recognizing you can make meaningful changes is the first step toward stepping into a better, more empowered life.

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The show centers on practical career development and job-search strategies for a wide audience, from new entrants to senior professionals. Episodes frequently feature resume optimization, interviewing tips, AI's impact on applications, leadership and management insights, and strategies to accelerate career velocity—often grounded in real-world examples and actionable steps. Notable strengths include guests who are seasoned coaches, HR leaders, and authors, plus a clear emphasis on authentic storytelling, practical takeaways, and a creator with deep ties to resume services and hiring practices. Listeners are likely drawn to tangible, bite-sized guidance that can be applied immediately to resumes, networking, and career planning, with episode... more

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Recent guests on Career Warrior Podcast include:

1. Vanessa Errecarte
2. Arun Gupta
3. Amy Leneker
4. Diana Pagano
5. Dr. Lois P. Frankel
6. Ashley Herd
7. George Appling
8. Dr. Eric Woodard

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