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6: Career Change Tips: From Journalism To Podcasting - Valentina's Success Story
Season 1, Ep. 6
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Are you curious about making a major career shift? In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Valentina Kaledina, who transitioned from journalism and PR to executive search and finally to a thriving career in podcasting.
Discover how Valentina navigated these career pivots, completed an MBA in Shanghai, and now excels at Castbox, the largest independent podcast app with over 50 million users. Learn invaluable tips for those considering a career change or starting a podcast.
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ā°Timestamp:
0:00 Introduction
1:30 Valentina's Career Journey
10:00 From Journalism to Executive Search
20:00 MBA in China Europe International Business School
30:00 Transition to Podcasting
40:00 Tips for Career Change
50:00 How to Start a Podcast
55:00 Valentina's Role at Castbox
58:00 Conclusion
This episode is about Career Change Tips: From Journalism To Podcasting - Valentina's Success Story. But It also covers the following topics:
Executive Search Career
Podcasting Success Stories
Business Development in Podcasting
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