What I learned from talking to a top salesperson at Databricks about dealing with career setbacks.| Celebrating Setbacks
A few months ago, Daniel Klein, an elite seller who’s worked in tech for nearly 15 years, shared a personal anecdote on LinkedIn that went viral.| annaraskind.substack.com
When Polina Pompliano was 8, she moved from Bulgaria to the U.S. — not knowing any English. Today, she is a master communicator and one of the biggest journalists on the internet. Here are the unexpected takeaways I had from discussing the triumphs — and also challenges — of her career.| annaraskind.substack.com
How the founder of one of the biggest newsletters on the internet turned her most difficult experiences into a media empire.| annaraskind.substack.com
Last time, I had the fun of speaking with Ashley Rudolph, a former VP in tech who rose the ranks quickly, becoming a leader in twenties.| annaraskind.substack.com
First, apologies to those who wanted to read my Business Insider piece last time but couldn’t access the link — here is an updated alternate link! I talk about a recent “setback” experience of my own — experiencing a cardiac issue at 29 that limited my ability to walk and totally changed the way I see the world. I hope you enjoy :)| Celebrating Setbacks
I used to hate slow walkers. Then I got sick and became one. Here's what I learned.| annaraskind.substack.com
Last time, I spoke with Jody LaVoie - founder of The Grief Company and Widows In The Workplace.| annaraskind.substack.com
In 2014, Jody LaVoie faced the unthinkable. Her husband Steve, CEO and founder of the company ArrowStream, was shot — by a longtime employee.| annaraskind.substack.com
Last time, I had the privilege of speaking with Chris Anselmo, rare disease advocate and the writer behind Hello, Adversity. (If you didn't have a chance to read the interview last time, you can read it here). Diagnosed with LGMD2B at the age of eighteen — a rare progressive muscle disease, with no known cure — he began to lose his mobility in his late twenties. Since then, he has shared his story and lessons with thousands of people.| annaraskind.substack.com
A chat with rare disease advocate Chris Anselmo about resilience and sharing his story with the world| annaraskind.substack.com
Last time, I had the fun of speaking with Sybil Berry, a media-industry veteran turned entrepreneur in 2022, when she founded the cane and mobility company Lemonaide, Co.| Celebrating Setbacks
How one woman turned her serious injury experience into a modern, stylish cane company.| annaraskind.substack.com
This year, I had the privilege of speaking with six incredible, courageous people who entrusted me with sharing the stories of their setbacks — and breaking them down to find the many jewels of wisdom in each one.| annaraskind.substack.com
Last time, I had the fun of speaking with my friend, business coach Sadie Shepard. After ten years in real estate and tech, she decided to go into consulting and started her own business advising female founders.| Celebrating Setbacks
Sadie Shepard is so, refreshingly real. I noticed it immediately the first time I spoke to her, which was on the phone, late last year.| annaraskind.substack.com
The story of six months of sharing on Substack| Celebrating Setbacks
Last week, I had the privilege of speaking with Elizabeth Couch Naughton, a career coach for high-achieving people who are facing burnout and feeling unfulfilled in their work (if you didn’t have a chance to check the interview, you can read it here).| annaraskind.substack.com
If you are someone who has struggled with burnout (or identifies as a fellow neurotic overachiever!) you will love the words of Elizabeth Couch Naughton. She is the founder of “Coached by Couch,” her career coaching service for high-performing people struggling with burnout and needing more meaning and alignment in their careers.| annaraskind.substack.com
Maybe it’s not typical for an interviewer to be so biased about their guests — but I love Maddie Burton. Maddie is the author of “On The Cusp,” a newsletter with thousands of subscribers that she began last year, after experiencing a series of difficult losses.| annaraskind.substack.com
Last week, I was honored to share the story of Andrew Gorbaty, who was diagnosed with and survived tongue cancer at only 28 years old. Despite focusing on heavy topics, having this conversation made me feel lighter and more at peace than I had in a long time. Check out my five takeaways below.| annaraskind.substack.com
Karen Chi had the perfect resume, on paper.| annaraskind.substack.com
In case you missed it, the other week I kicked off Celebrating Setbacks with an interview with Joel Hoekstra, who spoke courageously and openly about his journey leaving tech.| annaraskind.substack.com
Andrew Gorbaty was about to start a new job at 28 years old — and then found out he had tongue cancer.| annaraskind.substack.com
Welcome to Celebrating Setbacks!| annaraskind.substack.com
