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The Career Breakers Show

Adriane
Artificial Intelligence
Portfolio Career
Autodesk
Rule Breaker
Sales Enablement
Book Publishing
Wendy Kleinfeldt
Entrepreneurship
Graphic Design
Atalay Ozsoy
Krista Vaught
Elizabeth Aldana
Strategy Of Scatteredness
Healthcare
Culture
Bonnie Wan
Sarah K. Peck
Purpose Maker
Softloss
Singapore

Welcome to The Career Breakers Show—a podcast for bold professionals reimagining work. Hosted by career coach Adriane Jones, we explore stories of pivots, pauses, and transitions that challenge the traditional career path. Each episode features candid conversations with professionals who have redefined career success on their own terms. From career breaks to major pivots, these conversations offer... more

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Latest Episodes

Sarah K Peck is a Career Breaker.

And she’s back on the show for a second time—this time to exchange career updates for this special Season 4 finale.

Together, we reflect on the themes that emerged across our journeys and explore what it looks like... more

Bonnie Wan is a Career Breaker.

She spent 30 years in the world of advertising and brand strategy, helping companies get clear on who they are, what they value, and where they’re going. On paper, it was a successful, long-standing career. But behind... more

Dr. Sarabeth Berk Bickerton is a Career Breaker.

Her career never followed a straight line. From studying both art and theory to becoming an educator, researcher, and innovation leader, Sarabeth found herself constantly navigating roles that didn’t ... more

Elizabeth Aldana is a Career Breaker.

Her career followed a path many ambitious professionals are taught to chase. She worked hard, moved up, took on bigger roles, and built a career that looked successful on paper. But along the way, she began to r... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah K. Peck
Writer, entrepreneur, community builder; leader of Wiseman Council
Wiseman Council
Episode: 53. Sarah K Peck & Adriane Jones: [SEASON FINALE]: Navigating Nonlinear Careers Across Entrepreneurship and Beyond
Bonnie Wan
Brand strategist, author, life strategist, career breaker
The Life Brief / Life Strategy
Episode: 52: Bonnie Wan: From Brand Strategy to Life Strategy
Elizabeth Aldana
The Breakup Artist, coach, speaker
Episode: 50. Elizabeth Aldana: The Breakup Before The Breakdown
Josh Levine
Culture strategist, writer, podcast host, and founder of Great Mondays
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Episode: 49. Josh Levine: Learning from Past Pivots to Navigate Work in the Age of AI
Jess Weisz
Writer, coach, founder of Rule Breaker
Rule Breaker
Episode: 48. Jess Weisz: Breaking the Rules of Careers and Life
Andrea Jones
Consultant, founder, and Career Breaker
AJC Company
Episode: 47. Andrea Jones: Taking the Leap to Build a More Flexible Career
Lucy Nobles
Creative coach, consultant, and co-founder of Creative Pathways Studio
Creative Pathways Studio
Episode: 46. Lucy Nobles: Embracing the Creative Process to Choose What’s Next
Sarah Beller
Coach, founder of Realize Change, community builder
Realize Change
Episode: 45. Sarah Beller: Trusting Your Inner Guide & The Power Of Community
Lee Wilmoth
Facilitator, strategist, consultant, personal stylist and artist
Learn and Work / Out of a Closet Fits
Episode: 44: Lee Wilmoth & Emily Holmes: From Scattered to Strategic Portfolio Careers

Host

Adriane Jones
Host of The Career Breakers Show

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Inspirational career stories

    Adriane goes behind the scenes with her guests of how decisions are made in a non-linear career path. Beyond what you see in a resume or LinkedIn profile — what did people struggle with? What was hard or easy? How did they navigate transitions? Helpful stories and insights for anyone interested in a non-linear or portfolio career.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jawsietime
    United States6 months ago
  • Reassuring narratives

    Love the podcast! The episode with Barrett Brooks especially hit home.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AdityaChothani
    United States9 months ago
  • Inspiring Stories for Intentional Careers

    The Career Breakers Show is a refreshing listen for anyone forging a path outside traditional career norms. It’s packed with honest, thoughtful stories from people navigating uncertainty with purpose. The episode with Jared Perry really stood out for me—his journey from layoff to launching a fractional Chief of Staff practice was full of practical gems. I especially appreciated how he tested his offering, stayed true to his vision, and built momentum even with big life changes happening in paral... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YourCTO
    United Statesa year ago
  • The best stories!

    This has quickly become one of my fav podcasts for inspiring stories of women breaking the norm and stepping into exciting new pivots. The only thing I’d change would be to make each episode longer, cuz I can’t get enough!! :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WithBrio12
    United Statesa year ago
  • Who Knew Talking About “Work” Would Be So Fun!

    When I’m off the clock, that’s it! Until I found this show. The tips, advice and fun dialogue has been so beneficial for my growth both professionally and personally.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BCGoldcoast
    United Statesa year ago

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The host cultivates a supportive community atmosphere and thoughtful guest selection.
People appreciate seeing real-world pivots, including failures and iterative experimentation.
Listeners praise the candid, hopeful storytelling and practical takeaways for navigating non-linear careers.
Guests are presented with depth and actionable insights, not just inspiration.

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Talking Points

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30. Wendy Kleinfeldt: From Corporate Climb to Integrated Living
Q: What are your plans for the near future professionally and personally?
She plans to expand coaching offerings to groups, engage in speaking engagements, and continue her fitness journey, including competing in bodybuilding, with the outcome guiding future steps.
30. Wendy Kleinfeldt: From Corporate Climb to Integrated Living
Q: How do you define your current path in terms of career, passion, and purpose?
She separates passion from work, emphasizes the importance of purpose—empowering women—and describes integration as a natural, evolving state rather than forcing a fixed career label.
30. Wendy Kleinfeldt: From Corporate Climb to Integrated Living
Q: What led you to leave the corporate world and strike out on your own?
A culmination of ongoing body signals and a series of disrespectful leadership experiences made her realize that self-respect and alignment with her values mattered more than financial security, prompting her to walk away in spring 2023 and pivot to coaching individuals.
35. Atalay Ozsoy: From Corporate Sales to Coaching Football in London
Q: How do you look at the future in this new field?
He avoids rigid long-term timelines to reduce anxiety, focuses on iterative goals like obtaining licenses and building a hybrid plan that could eventually allow him to coach full-time with a stable income.
35. Atalay Ozsoy: From Corporate Sales to Coaching Football in London
Q: What sparked the change from corporate life to coaching and moving to London?
A combination of seeking greater personal impact, a layoff that disrupted the corporate path, and a deep passion for football that he had been nurturing, which led to relocation and pursuing formal sports studies.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Career Breakers Show

What is The Career Breakers Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show focused on non-traditional career paths, pivots, and flexible work arrangements. Episodes center conversations with professionals who redefined success on their own terms, often navigating layoffs, portfolio careers, and leadership transitions, all while balancing family, health, and personal purpose. Notable throughlines include practical steps for testing offerings, building momentum during transitions, and reframing changes as strategic, value-aligned moves. The format often blends personal storytelling with actionable frameworks, making it useful for listeners exploring deliberate career breaks, reinventions, or founder-aligned work. The show tends to feature guests who share detailed pivots, real-world experiments, and community... more

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1. Sarah K. Peck
2. Bonnie Wan
3. Elizabeth Aldana
4. Josh Levine
5. Jess Weisz
6. Andrea Jones
7. Lucy Nobles
8. Sarah Beller

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