The Thrive Careers Podcast
Your career does not have to be a straight line. It just has to be yours. The Thrive Careers Podcast exists for the pivots, the restarts, and the moments when you finally decide to build work that fits your life instead of the other way around.
Hosted by Olajumoke Fatoki, career coach, HR strategist, and advocate for newcomers, women, and mid-career professionals. Each weekly episode delivers honest expert conversations and real stories for anyone navigating a job search, career transition, burnout recovery, or the climb into leadership.
Some guests are seasoned pros. Others are still figuring it out. Every story brings you closer to your own version of thriving.
The Thrive Careers Podcast
Latest Episodes
Why Internationally Trained Professionals Get Overlooked — And the 3 Shifts That Change It
"I have over 10 years of experience from back home. Degrees. Certifications. Multinationals. So why does it feel like none of it counts here?"If you've quietly said that on the bus home from a survival job — this episode was bui...
How African Talent Can Win Global Opportunities: LinkedIn, AI & the Future of Global Hiring
What does it really take for African professionals to compete for global jobs — and what are international employers actually looking for beyond a CV?In this episode of The Thrive Careers Podcast, Olajumoke Fatoki sits down with Gerard H...
Interview Skills That Get You Hired: The Career Skills No One Teaches
You're qualified. You've done the research. You know your answers. So why does the interview still feel like it's slipping away from you?In this solo episode, Olajumoke Fatoki shares one of the most humbling moments of her early career —...
Tired of Rejection? Reframe Your Job Search with Strategic Visibility
Sending out application after application and hearing nothing back? The problem isn't your qualifications — it's the strategy.In this episode, Olajumoke Fatoki breaks down why a job search is really an exercise in strategic visibility, a...
The Good Student Trap: 5 Habits Holding Smart Women Back at Work
Are your "good student" habits secretly holding your career back?You did everything right. Got the grades. Stayed responsible. Worked hard. Kept your head down. So why does the workplace suddenly feel confusing, frustrating, and exhausti...