
This is a podcast about making changes in all areas of your life, even when you don’t know where to start. This is the antidote to your Sunday scaries. It bucks cultural standards that can leave you burned out and broken. It’s not about activating a Plan B or a career pivot; both of those terms indicate abandoning how you started. No, this is about continuing on your path and using all of your exp... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 122 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Most people are job searching the same way they did 10 years ago. It's not working. 🎙️
Send the application. Wait. Send another. Wait longer. Refresh the inbox. Repeat. That's not a job search. That's a lottery. And in 2026, the odds are worse tha... more
The economy is shifting, AI is moving fast, and playing it safe isn't a strategy anymore. This week, one line from a Jay-Z interview stopped me cold, and it's been living rent-free in my head ever since. Let's talk about what it means to stop playing... more
We often think moving forward is about doing more, but sometimes the breakthrough requires a new blueprint and the courage to stop strategies that lead to burnout instead of results. I’m exploring the 'Season of No’, the privilege of subtraction and ... more
Transitions often feel like a whirlwind where it is easy to get lured into the appeal of something simply because it is new. To remain rooted during these shifts, you must be clear about your non-negotiables.
In this week's NEXT Nuggets Voice Note, ... more
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Aundrea brings her A game to every single episode. It’s so clear how much she preps and chooses topics that will most serve listeners who are in a career transition or pivot. Love the balance of inspiration and science.
What a blessing to receive lessons in such a fun, playful, joyous way. Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you. Do you want to see? Join to feel liberated and free
Aundrea Cline-Thomas is an excellent host and interviewer who gets to the heart of the matter with her guests. The NEXT Best Thing feels like home. It’s here we can say what needs to be said and unapologetically be who we are. Bravo for creating this great show!
Every episode is unique and at the same time resonates with parts of my own experience. It’s incredibly validating and I keep learning about my own journey from hearing about the journey of others. Aundrea is a courageous, intelligent, authentic and relatable host, and I’m so grateful she’s sharing her story and providing a platform for others to do the same!
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 such a good convo! Just finished listening to Bozoma’s episode. So many takeaways! Thank you for this episode, it was the perfect way to start my day!








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