If you've been feeling like every day is a struggle, you might be carrying more trauma around with you than you think. Join me in this scary (but enlightening!) Halloween episode where I chat with 20-yr. creative industry veteran & Sr. UX Designer, Prescott Perez-Fox, about what happens when you’re constantly operating in survival mode, and ways to begin recovery and heal from this experience. We’ll also discuss the phases and signs of burnout, what this feels like even after you’ve left a job, and how this kind of trauma can create invisible limitations in your future creative career. We also talk about the difference between misalignment and burnout, and how to successfully transition from a traumatic job into a safe space. LET’S ROCK!

Connect with Prescott:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottperezfox/
Website: https://perezfox.com/

Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob
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Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

If you’ve ever felt anxious about your creative "competition" then this is the episode for you! Join me as I chat with Brand Strategist and CEO of Elly & Nora Creative agency, Sara Chambers, as we discuss how to remove the barriers to creative career success by creating assets instead of adversaries. We’ll also talk about how to take that leap when your work isn’t right for you anymore, how to create that everlasting “creative fit” for yourself, and how to put that competitive anxiety behind you to feel more connected to the creative community and grow your career. LET’S ROCK!

Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
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Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

If you've had a particularly rough run in your creative career lately, or you feel like you've stalled out & need that momentum back, this episode that will inspire you to reframe your mindset about what is truly possible.

Join me in this inspiring conversation with NYC Creative Director & adjunct copywriting professor at Miami Ad School, Lalita Salgaokar, as we discuss her international journey through overwhelming creative career hurdles. We'll talk about how current challenges can create opportunities down the road, why vulnerability is the key to managing the pressure of time, and how authentic connection can unlock opportunity. We also chat about the power of our creative brains within a business structure, and why understanding the business side of things is so critical for creatives. Get ready to champion your own creative spirit as well as those around you! LET'S ROCK!

Connect with Lalita...

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalita-salgaokar/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butternani/

Party Elephants (her side-biz of sustainable eco party favors!)
Website: https://partyelephants.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/party_elephants/

Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
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Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

This episode is for all creatives out there who have ever experienced a professional disruption, like a layoff, reorg, toxic workplace, team transition, or even a promotion. Please join me as I talk with licensed therapist & grief counselor, Meghann Darne, as we discuss why creatives have a much more difficult time with career ups and downs, why we feel instantly isolated when we are in a grief state, and what is happening in our nervous system when we experience these professional upsets. If you’ve felt stalled out, or wondered why it’s hard for you to get your creative mojo back––even if it’s been years since your triggering experience––this episode will give you the tools to begin to move forward again. LET’S ROCK!

Meghann Darne has spent two decades compassionately supporting others as a front-line social worker & licensed therapist in Portland, Oregon. She specializes in grief & loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and stress-management. For more information on how Meghann can support you, please visit her website: https://innerpiecepdx.com

Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
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Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

Do you ever wonder what the heck is happening on the inside of the hiring process after you send in your resume, and how you can actually break through as a top candidate? Join me in this episode with Head of HR, Kelsey Miller! Kelsey shares secrets from her 25+ years of being on the inside of the hiring process, in both agency and in-house environments. We’ll dive into what builds a great candidate/recruiter relationship, what NOT to do when applying for jobs, how to follow up after an interview without feeling like a stalker, and the reason why ghosting is more prevalent than it used to be (and how to handle it). We’ll also cover how to be strategic with AI, how to properly leverage your network, what to do when nerves get the best of you before an interview conversation, why authenticity can be your secret ingredient in the job search, and how to make every micro-action count toward your success as a candidate. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN for anyone considering a job search now or in the future. LET’S ROCK!

Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
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Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

If you’ve been considering going solo as a creative freelancer, you won’t want to miss this episode! Join me as I chat with Julie Cortes, professional copywriter, business coach, Art Institute educator, and founder of The Freelance Exchange. We discuss how to set yourself up with realistic expectations as a freelancer, how to give yourself the appropriate success milestones, how to minimize distractions and beat the overwhelm when launching your business, how to curate your portfolio properly, AND why mindset awareness is everything when it comes to building up a successful and fulfilling creative freelance business. LET’S ROCK!

Connect with Julie...

Website: http://www.juliecortes.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freelancerockstar/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelancerockstar/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreelanceRockstar

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@freelancerockstar

Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
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Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

Do you wish your clients, managers, and stakeholders had a better sense of what to actually do with your creative output? In this episode I talk with designer & founder of Daydream Design firm, Maya Gray, about all the ways you can elevate the value of your creative work. Maya also shares how she doubled her revenue by helping her clients understand the true purpose of design work, and her experience going from a full-time role to working for herself. LET’S ROCK!

Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
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Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

Whether you’re currently unemployed, or in a job that is just not a fit for you right now, it’s time to infuse your life with some creative joy again. If you wake up with that empty feeling, constantly wondering if you’ll ever get to the creative work you’re longing for, please join me in this uplifting episode where I talk with Sr. Designer and Creativity Coach, Renata McElvany, about shifting out of that place of despair, and regenerating the momentum that brought you into this career in the first place. Renata also shares her personal story of creative career struggle & transformation, and all the ways she now helps others reignite their own creative spark. LET’S ROCK!

Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
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Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.