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.
Episodes
47 episodes
Nothing Is Working in Your Career? Listen To This Before You Give Up
Nothing is working. The applications, the interviews, the effort — and still no results.If you've ever felt stuck, behind, or like your career just isn't moving, this episode is for you.Because what if the problem isn'...
Overqualified & Overlooked? The Immigrant Workplace Reality with Dr. Lola Adeyemo
You did the hard part — you got the job. But for many immigrant professionals, that's when the real challenge begins.In this episode of the Thrive Careers Podcast, host Olajumoke Fatoki sits down with Dr. Lola Adeyemo — CEO of EQI Mindse...
Are You Making a Sacrifice or Taking the Easy Way Out? | Career Truth for Ambitious Women
What happens when life completely derails your career plan? My guest, Adewumi Alphonso had two babies in one year, resumed from maternity leave pregnant, and faced a choice: quit or strategize. Her decision changed everythin...
5 Ways Dress for Success Helps Women Land Jobs (+ Free Workshops) | Podcasthon 2026
Looking for career support as a woman or non-binary individual entering or re-entering the workforce?This Podcasthon 2026 special episode reveals 5 powerful ways Dress for Success Canada Foundation helps people land jobs—plus how to acce...
Why Getting Hired in Canada Feels So Hard Right Now (MP Garnett Genuis)
Applying everywhere and hearing nothing but crickets?In this episode of the Thrive Careers Podcast, we break down why getting hired in Canada feels so hard right now—especially for young professionals and newcomers—and the ...
The Power of Documentation: Why Smart Professionals Still Get Overlooked
Ever walked out of a meeting feeling aligned… then a week later someone says, “That’s not what we agreed”? This episode shows you how to use documentation at work to protect your time, your workload, and your credibility—without sounding...
Quick Listen – Leading with Sanity in the Age of AI (From Ep. 40 with Daria Rudnik)
This short clip comes from Episode 40 of the Thrive Careers Podcast with Daria Rudnik.In this Quick Listen, Daria shares what most leaders get wrong about AI, how it's quietly reshaping team dynamics, and why burnout is often a ...
Strong Women Aren’t Burning Out Workplaces Are Breaking Them
Why are so many high-achieving women feeling exhausted, invisible, and on the verge of burnout? In this power-packed episode of the Thrive Careers Podcast, Olajumoke Fatoki is joined by leadership expert and author Daria ...
Why Women Must Stop Overworking to Prove Themselves: Career Lessons You Need in 2026
Burnout, Boundaries, and Bold Career Moves: Lessons Every Woman Needs for 2026What if your “hard work” is the very thing holding you back from a peaceful, purpose-aligned career?If you’re a high-achieving woman feeling exha...
How Immigrants Can Build Careers Abroad Without Starting Over
Feeling stuck in a “survival job” you never planned for? You’re not alone—but you’re also not without options.Many immigrants arrive in Canada with years of experience, yet find themselves undervalued, overlooked, or overwhelm...
How to Break Into AI Without a Tech Background (A Real Career Pivot Story)
Tired of being told you’re ‘not technical enough’ for the job you want? This episode is proof that your background doesn’t define your future—and you don’t need a tech degree to break into AI.Meet Hephzber Ifunanya...
Why Playing It Safe Is Killing Your Career Confidence (and What to Do Instead)
What if confidence wasn’t something you’re born with—but something you build, one bold step at a time?If you’ve ever felt stuck, misaligned, or like you’re shrinking to fit a role that no longer fits you—this episode is y...
Decode the Hidden Rules of Workplace Feedback Before You Shrink, Quit or Burn Out
Have you ever walked out of a meeting thinking, “Did they just say no… nicely? If workplace feedback leaves you confused, second-guessing your ideas, or wondering if you're just too much for the culture around yo...
Why Hustle Culture Is Killing Women’s Careers—And What to Do Instead
Ever feel like you’re doing everything but getting nowhere? You’re not alone. Hustle culture is quietly draining the energy and ambition of high-performing women—and in this episode, we expose exactly how.Hosted by certified HR ...
From Surviving to Thriving: Career Strategies Every Immigrant Professional Needs to Know
From Surviving to Thriving: Career Strategies Every Immigrant Professional Needs to KnowFeeling stuck, overlooked, or unsure how to rebuild your career in a new country? You’re not alone—and you’re not behind. You’re be...
Why You Didn’t Get the Job—And How to Spot (and Fix) Broken Hiring Systems
Ever felt ghosted, rejected, or misjudged during a job interview—and had no idea why? Recorded as part of World Quality Week, this episode challenges the way we define ‘quality’ in hiring—and what fairness really looks like f...
How to Build Confidence, Lead with Authenticity & Thrive as a Woman of Color in the Workplace
What if embracing your fear is the key to unlocking your voice and your career potential?Navigating identity, career growth, and visibility as a woman of color isn’t just about building a résumé—it’s about owning your story. In th...
Why Most Professionals Get Stuck and How to Lead Your Career with Strategy
What if your career could evolve faster than AI—and still leave you feeling confident, calm, and in control?With layoffs dominating headlines and AI shifting the rules of the job market, doing “good work” isn’t enough anymore. If ...
The Best Kept Secret Career Hack? Becoming Your Own Mentor (Unlock the power of self-coaching for real career growth.)
Waiting for the right mentor could be the reason you’re not moving forward. In this episode, I unpack a brutally honest truth: the career advice you're waiting for is already within you.Whether you're a newcomer trying to brea...
Letters Across Time : Stories of Courage, Belonging & Career Resilience (Trent Radio Live)
In this special episode of the Thrive Careers Podcast, Ola uses her creative storytelling skills to deliver a remarkable performance: Letters Across Time — a live radio reenactment originally broadcast on Trent Radio for the Pet...
From Job Search to Career Growth — A Guide for Newcomers
Just arrived in a new country? Or trying to turn your job search into real career growth? Welcome to the Thrive Careers Podcast — your go-to guide for building a career you love, no matter where your journey began....
Start Small, Win Big: How Micro Goals Build Career Momentum
In this reflective solo episode, Olajumoke Fatoki shares a personal moment that turned into a powerful career metaphor: taking a walk with her son led to the realization that progress begins with small, intentional steps. If you'r...
The Influencer Economy: Why Visibility Is the New Résumé
Are you tired of applying to job after job and hearing nothing back? Wondering why others with less experience seem to get ahead while you’re stuck in career limbo? In this game-changing episode of the Thrive Careers Podcast, Olajumoke F...
Elevate Your LinkedIn Presence and Build Meaningful Career Visibility
Feel invisible on LinkedIn—or unsure how to make AI actually work for your job search? You’re not alone. And the good news? You don’t have to be a tech expert or influencer to build a standout profile.In this episode, career c...
How a TEDx Talk Can Skyrocket Your Career with Terry Fossum
Think TEDx is only for celebrities or industry experts? Terry Fossum’s journey proves otherwise. From growing up in one of the poorest U.S. cities to leading nuclear bomber crews in the Air Force, surviving solo treks in the Amazon a...