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Introducing Inc. Founders Project with Alexa von Tobel from 2019-09-06T04:00
If you enjoy When to Jump, you'll love this new podcast from Inc. called the Founders Project with Alexa von Tobel. You'll hear from top technology entrepreneurs who'll give you the knowledge, too...
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Not making it happen isn't an option (feat. Raegan Moya-Jones) from 2019-05-07T04:00
Raegan Moya-Jones was a successful saleswoman when she started her company. Between her kids and full time job, Raegan grew the company into a million dollar business. And that's when she finally ...
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Leaning in to your existing strengths (feat. Mark Manson) from 2019-04-30T04:00
Mark Manson went from aspiring musician to bestselling author. His journey helped him realize that following what feels easy and enjoyable can lead to a big payoff. This week, he talks to Mike abou...
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The importance of showing up (feat. Ruth Zukerman) from 2019-04-23T04:00
Ruth Zukerman has made many jumps in her life: from dancer to wife, from wife to Soul Cycle founder, from Soul Cycle founder to Fly Wheel founder. For Ruth, what been consistent is that when things...
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The glass-shattering moment (feat. Robin Finney) from 2019-04-16T04:00
Robin Finney quit her job of 11 years to travel the world. How'd she go from office job to around-the-world jetsetter? Take a listen to this special feature episode. You can Robin's website here:...
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The unsexy side of taking a jump (feat. Stever Robbins a.k.a. Get-It-Done Guy) from 2019-04-09T04:00
This week, we have another guest episode with Stever Robbins, the Get-It-Done Guy. Mike was on Stever's podcast a few years ago and today we're airing that episode here. Hope you enjoy! You can fi...
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Taking back your agency (feat. Paul Napper&Anthony Rao) from 2019-04-02T04:00
Paul Napper and Anthony Rao want people to take back control of their lives. They want people to recognize the power of agency. This week, they talk to Mike about their personal jumps and about how...
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The ways we hold ourselves accountable (feat. Gretchen Rubin) from 2019-03-26T04:00
This week we have a reissue of a classic episode of When to Jump: Mike's interview with Gretchen Rubin. They cover Gretchen's Four Tendencies and how to use those tendencies to get things done (inc...
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Jumping with a plan and a parachute (feat. Mignon Fogarty a.k.a. Grammar Girl) from 2019-03-19T04:00
Mignon Fogarty started the Grammar Girl podcast 12.5 years ago. Today, she talks to Mike about that first jump from science writer to podcaster, and all the jumps she's made since. You can find ou...
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How to prepare financially for your jump (feat. Laura Adams a.k.a. Money Girl) from 2019-03-12T04:00
This week, we have a guest episode from Laura Adams of the Money Girl podcast. Mike went on Laura's podcast in 2017 and today we bring you that conversation on all things money and jumping. You ca...
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Find what makes you feel like a teenager (feat. Marjorie Gubelmann) from 2019-03-05T05:00
Marjorie Gubelmann returned to her college roots to DJ for 15 minutes at a friend's party. Those 15 minutes turned to 3 hours and DJ Mad Marj was born. --Buy the newly released When To Jump paperb...
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Bold solutions instead of short term fixes (feat. Seth Godin) from 2019-02-26T05:01
This week we return with one of our best episodes: Mike's interview with Seth Godin. Find out how Seth reframes failure and what successful people have in common. --Buy the newly released When To ...
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Introducing One Plus One from 2019-02-22T05:00
Every great collaboration is a love story. It’s intense. Passionate. Along the way, there are flashes of love, hate, pride, ego, ambition, and brilliance. This is One Plus One, the show about the s...
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Taking risks when everyone says not to (feat. Chris Olsen) from 2019-02-19T05:01
Chris Olsen had a secure job in Silicon Valley, but something about the Midwest was calling his name. This week, Mike talks to Chris about leaping from the investment capital of the world to new fr...
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If not now, when? (feat. Peggy Allen) from 2019-02-12T05:01
Peggy Allen went from high powered executive in the television industry to sheep farmer. How'd she do it? Listen for more. You can find out more about Peggy's farm here: www.savagehartfarm.com-- ...
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Finding what brings you joy (feat. Jeff Lee) from 2019-02-05T05:01
This week, Mike talks to COO of ARod Corp, Jeff Lee. In a fascinating conversation, the two cover everything from pivoting between skillsets to how your side passions can lead you to the job of you...
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Balancing your passions and your responsibilties (feat. TreVorski Tylon Garrett) from 2019-01-29T14:13:06
Mike talks to TreVorski Tylon Garrett about a wide range of topics. From balancing your time as a student athlete to balancing what you want with what others want for you, this discussions runs the...
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Enthusiasm goes a long way in any jump (feat. Greg Rose) from 2019-01-22T05:01
Greg Rose jumped from consulting&analytics to a more food centric role. He talks about why is love of the culinary arts helped him go the distance. --• Buy the newly released When To Jump paperba...
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Prioritizing the opportunities you don't want to miss (feat. Alissa Orlando) from 2019-01-15T05:01
Alissa Orlando jumped from a corporate dream job to the African continent. She reflects on her journey and what's to come. --• Buy the newly released When To Jump paperback here: https://amazon.co...
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When your dream job isn't your dream job (feat. Alex Korchinski) from 2019-01-08T05:01
Alex Korchinski achieved his childhood dream when he started his own company. But it wasn't everything he thought it would be. Alex talks about jumping OUT of his dream job and onto a new path. -...
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How a shared community can boost your jump (feat. Laura and Kelly Moffat) from 2019-01-01T05:02
Laura and Kelly Moffat, co-founders of Kirrin Finch, utilized every means possible to get their business off the ground. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How Sheryl Sandberg inspires women to lean in from 2018-12-25T05:02
Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and founder of Lean In, discusses her career jump from government to tech, and the most important things she learned along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
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How to jump without leaving your job (feat. Mike McDerment) from 2018-12-18T05:02
Mike McDerment, CEO and co-founder of Freshdesk, doesn't expect to get it right every time he jumps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Getting rid of your safety net (feat. Matt Pohlson) from 2018-12-11T05:02
Matt Pohlson, co-founder and co-CEO of Omaze, desperately wanted to have dinner with Magic Johnson. He also wanted to save the world. How did his jump accomplish both? See omnystudio.com/listener ...
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Don't narrow your perceived path (feat. Jason Feifer of Entrepreneur) from 2018-12-04T05:02
Jason Feifer is the editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur magazine, but he took quite a few surprising jumps to get there. He gets candid about a gritty path in an evolving industry. --• Buy the When To...
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Inside the first year of a jump (feat. Manoush Zomorodi) from 2018-11-27T05:02
Manoush Zomordi was one of the first guests on the When to Jump podcast. In the year since that came out, she's made a few huge jumps. --• Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amazon.com • Fo...
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Appreciate the art of jumping (feat. Robert Fitzpatrick) from 2018-11-20T05:02
Robert Fitzpatrick has changed careers at least 13 times in his illustrious professional life. He shares his secret to being so flexible on this week's episode.-- • Buy the When To Jump book here:...
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How to combine your passion with your skills (feat. Lawrence Campbell) from 2018-11-13T05:02
Former USC football player Lawrence Campbell used to think about nothing but sports, but his enthusiasm waned. In this episode, he shares how he re-ignited his passion and used it to move on from a...
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How to find a niche in an industry (feat. Alex Armstrong) from 2018-11-06T05:02
Alex Armstrong knew he wanted to make a jump into an industry he was passionate about. He shares his story of of carving out a niche and starting a business. --• Buy the When To Jump book here: h...
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Why suffering can lead to great things (feat. Shawn Askinosie) from 2018-10-30T04:02
Shawn Askinosie enjoyed a successful career as a criminal defense lawyer, but left it call to start a chocolate company. It wasn't an easy transition, but it's one he needed to make. --• Buy the ...
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So your jump failed... (feat. James Altucher) from 2018-10-23T04:02
When making a jump, often you are very aware of the possibility that you could fail to achieve what you set out to do. Dealing with that and recovering after it happens, though, is a skill like any...
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Why your mindset is crucial (feat. Julie Finn) from 2018-10-16T04:02
Julie Finn has made several jumps, from academia to finance to working for herself. In each jump, though, she discovered that getting herself mentally prepared to take a risk was as important as an...
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How to hold two dream jobs at once (feat. Casey Gibson) from 2018-10-09T04:02
Casey Gibson got into the music industry as part of a band, and stayed in it by making music for commercials. But for his latest jump, the pianist decided to make something for his own enjoyment, a...
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How to stay productive during your jump (feat. Stever Robbins) from 2018-10-02T04:02
Stever Robbins hosts the popular Get It Done Guy podcast, but besides being a productivity expert he has also made several career jumps of his own. Hear some of his tips and tricks here. --• Buy ...
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How to balance a job and a side hustle (feat. Nick Martell&Jack Kramer) from 2018-09-25T04:02
Nick Martell and Jack Kramer were each working in finance when their financial newsletter, Marketsnacks, took off. Since then, the two have managed to keep building Marketsnacks, while also keeping...
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How do I take the first step? (feat. Nivi Achanta) from 2018-09-18T04:02
Nivi Achanta decided to go to a networking event on a whim, and that turned out to be the key to accomplishing the hardest part of any jump: taking the first step. --• Buy the When To Jump book h...
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Before and after making the jump (feat. Amy Van Haren) from 2018-09-11T04:02
Amy Van Haren had an idea to build a community, but she determined the best way to do it would be to meet them face-to-face. In this episode of When To Jump, Mike talks with Amy before she jumps in...
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Breaking barriers (feat. Brenda Berkman) from 2018-09-04T04:03
Brenda Berkman abandoned her law career just as it was getting started to take one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet: A firefighter. Berman's jump wasn't just risky, though: It was also hist...
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Am I too old to jump? (feat. Phyllis Hochman) from 2018-08-28T04:02
Phyllis Hochman was in her 40s when she decided to move to Tucson Arizona from New York City with her husband. Together, they built a life that barely resembled their old one, and they benefitted f...
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Making the most of your chances (feat. John Valverde) from 2018-08-21T04:02
As a young man, John Valverde made a big mistake. But his time in prison didn't prevent him from impacting others' lives, and transforming his own. --• For more information about John: https://ww...
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Hunkering down and doing the work (feat. Jeanne Blasberg) from 2018-08-14T04:05
Jeanne Blasberg was always interested in reading and writing, but the path to becoming an author really only required one crucial step: hunkering down and doing the work. --• Buy Jeanne's novel, ...
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Turning curiosity into a career (feat. Arianne Jones) from 2018-08-07T04:02
Arianne Jones needed focus and persistence to become an Olympian in luge. Little did she know that those same traits would come in handy as she embarked on a second, very different career. --• Fo...
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Financial planning for your jump (feat. Jerrid Sebesta) from 2018-07-31T04:03
There is all sorts of planning that needs to go into any jump, but financial planning might be the most important. On this week's show, financial coach Jerrid Sebesta talks about his jump from bein...
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How to start on a side hustle (feat. Chris Guillebeau) from 2018-07-24T04:02
Years ago, Chris Guillebeau set off on a quest to visit all 196 countries in the world. As he completed his journey, he learned some valuable lessons about how to make the most of every day, and ac...
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Phil Hellmuth: Poker legend remembers his jump from 2018-07-17T04:03
Phil Hellmuth was cleaning monkey cages as a college job when he got started playing poker. Making the jump to turn poker into a full-time career wasn't exactly an easy thing to explain to his fath...
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Gov. Kate Brown: How to jump to public service from 2018-07-10T04:01
Oregon Governor Kate Brown wanted to make a positive impact on the world, and she found that jumping from family law and into public service was the best way to do it. ---• For more on this week's...
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Gretchen Rubin: Find the right jump for your personality from 2018-07-03T04:02
Before determining what your jump should be, it might be helpful to ask yourself: What kind of person am I? How do I make decisions? From where do I draw motivation? This week, host Mike Lewis welc...
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Jump Club can inspire your next move from 2018-06-26T04:05
There's a special announcement in this edition of the When To Jump Podcast -- the lineup and location of 2018's Jump Club! In this episode, Mike Lewis talks about the origins of When To Jump's marq...
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Seth Godin: How to market your jump from 2018-06-19T04:33
Seth Godin is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker, whose works have inspired many people around the world to start their own business projects. He also hosts Akimbo, a new podcast abo...
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Should you go back to school? from 2018-06-12T04:04
Making a jump is hard enough on its own, but adding more schooling to the equation can make things difficult, especially if you're in the middle of your career. Dr. Dawn Graham is the director of c...
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Kelly O'Hara: Becoming an advocate for sexual violence survivors from 2018-06-05T04:01
Kelly O'Hara had long been an advocate for survivors of sexual assault, but one fateful St. Patrick's Day convinced her to take the jump to do it full time. --Visit When To Jump. Buy the When To ...
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Fox News' Sandra Smith: From finance to journalism from 2018-05-29T04:01
You may know her today as the cohost of America’s Newsroom and Outnumbered on Fox News Channel, but Sandra Smith’s background for most of her life had little to do with television, or even journali...
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From improv to podcasting w/ Chris Stemp&John Rojas from 2018-05-22T04:01
The Smart People Podcast features interesting conversations with, you guessed it, smart people from all walks of life. But the origin for the show comes in one of the host's decision to leave his j...
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Rob Walker: The NY Times' Workologist from 2018-05-15T04:01
Since 2013, Rob Walker has been dispensing advice about jobs and careers as the New York Times' resident Workologist. In an age when more people than ever are looking to make a jump, how have his q...
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How Khe Hy embraced mortality from 2018-05-08T04:05
For Khe Hy, making a career jump went hand-in-hand with coming to terms with his own mortality. In conversation with Mike Lewis, the former finance guru discusses how he moved his family to Bali on...
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Small Business Week special from 2018-05-01T04:02
To celebrate Small Business Week, hear three stories of people who left something comfortable to strike out on their own and start their own small business. Featuring interviews with Urban Putt CEO...
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Jason Dunford: Kenya's Olympic flagbearer from 2018-04-24T04:01
Jason Dunford competed at the top level of his sport, and was honored to carry his country's flag at the 2012 Olympics. Now, the swimmer is making a jump he hopes will help business in his home cou...
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Cathy Heller's four ways to do what you love from 2018-04-17T04:01
Cathy Heller moved to Los Angeles intending to make a living performing music. She made it happen, but it required a jump into unfamiliar territory to do so. Purchase the When To Jump book hereThi...
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Turning playtime into a jump: Tinkergarten's Brian&Meghan Fitzgerald from 2018-04-10T04:02
Of all the obstacles to making a jump, having a family or others relying on you for income and support can be the biggest one for many. This week, Mike Lewis talks to a husband and wife team that s...
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Adam Braun's life-changing pencil from 2018-04-03T04:02
Inspiration for pursuing one's purpose can come all sorts of ways. Often, as with MissionU CEO Adam Braun, that inspiration can take the form of a small, seemingly insignificant object. Purchase t...
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Fan fiction to best sellers: Christina Lauren from 2018-03-27T04:04
So much of making a jump is learning to run your own race, and ignore what others might be doing. Few know that better than Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings, who together have forged a successfu...
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Introducing Safe For Work from 2018-03-26T10:21
When to Jump shares a clip from a new podcast we think you'll like called Safe for Work. Check it out at https://wondery.com/shows/safe-for-work/ Purchase the When To Jump book hereSee omnystudio....
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Y Combinator president Sam Altman from 2018-03-20T04:02
Startup incubator Y Combinator has helped tons of people make jumps, so its president Sam Altman is uniquely positioned to know what goes into one. It turns out, his advice for making a big change ...
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From microorganisms to shoes w/ Joey Zwillinger (Allbirds co-founder) from 2018-03-13T04:01
Joey Zwillinger wasn't especially interested in shoes growing up, but his passion for sustainability led him to co-found Allbirds, a rapidly-growing footwear company. In conversation, Zwillinger pr...
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Sheryl Sandberg asks the questions (Live at the Palo Alto JCC) from 2018-03-06T05:01
Sheryl Sandberg shares the story of how her immigrant family led her to write the forward for the When To Jump book, and host Mike Lewis takes questions from the audience at the first event on the ...
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Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer from 2018-02-27T05:02
The popularity of Shake Shack hamburgers can be traced to an altogether different sort of culinary experience: Founder Danny Meyer's time as a tour guide for Italy's best trattorias. Learn how Meye...
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Joe Gebbia and Airbnb's origin story from 2018-02-20T05:01
Sometimes, jumps can fail. And sometimes, you have to fail a lot before you hit success. Few know that better than Joe Gebbia, a designer and cofounder of Airbnb. Mike Lewis talks to Joe about how ...
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David Rusenko&Chris Fanini: Making your jump easier from 2018-02-13T05:01
This week's episode isn't so much about making a jump, but helping others make jumps of their own. David Rusenko and Chris Fanini are the co-founders of Weebly, a service that allows for easy build...
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Live at Harpoon Brewery from 2018-02-06T05:08
On this special live episode at Harpoon Brewery in Boston, Mike Lewis answers questions about his own jump, and how Corey Griffin helped him pursue his dream before his untimely passing four years ...
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Essence's Vanessa K. DeLuca: from retail to journalism from 2018-01-30T05:01
Most jumps are made to help one's self. But sometimes, jumps can be made to serve others. Essence editor-in-chief Vanessa K. De Luca's jump fits in the latter category, as she took a pay cut to lea...
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Rob Bell: from megachurch pastor to spiritual maverick from 2018-01-23T14:39:34
Taking a jump can be taxing. Judging from the state of his voice after a jam-packed week of book tour, host Mike Lewis knows that well. But so does Rob Bell, who left the megachurch he founded to s...
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McKel Hill: from dietician to wellness advocate from 2018-01-16T05:01
It's easy to forget that you may not even need to leave your current line of work in order to make a jump. Take it from McKel Hill, who studied to be a dietician but jumped to turn her passion into...
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The host gets interviewed by his mom from 2018-01-09T05:02
The When To Jump book is out! To celebrate its release, host Mike Lewis turns the tables and becomes the interview subject. This time, it'll be his mother, Betsy Lewis, asking the questions. Tellin...
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Gaby Dunn&Allison Raskin: Starting something with a friend from 2018-01-02T05:01
Being funny can be stressful, but then again, so can taking a jump. Both are things that come naturally to Gaby Dunn and Allison Raskin, who left Buzzfeed to start their own highly-successful YouTu...
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John Donahoe: a series of small leaps from 2017-12-26T05:01
Not every jump is dramatic — sometimes, it's a matter of taking a series of smaller leaps to get you to where you want to go. John Donahoe has been the CEO of Bain&Company, eBay, and now, the cloud...
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Tim Hade: from Air Force to green energy from 2017-12-19T05:01
Assessing the risk of making a jump can sometimes be the most harrowing part of the decision-making process. Just ask Tim Hade, who went from the U.S. Air Force to starting a clean energy company o...
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Danni Pomplun: from bartender to yoga instructor from 2017-12-12T05:01
Jumping can be a matter of comfort. But other times, it can be a matter of necessity. Danni Pomplun faced numerous trials and tribulations in his life before stumbling upon yoga almost by accident....
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Eric Wu: from startup advisor to fashion designer from 2017-12-05T05:01
Sometimes making a jump isn’t one big action, but instead a series of smaller steps. For Eric Wu, that was the path that led him from investment banking, to startup advising, to finally starting hi...
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Brenda Berkman: New York City's first woman firefighter from 2017-11-28T05:01
Brenda Berkman abandoned her law career just as it was getting started to take one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet: A firefighter. Berman's jump wasn't just risky, though: It was also hist...
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Olakunle Oladehin: from doctor to dance instructor from 2017-11-21T05:02
Sometimes, making a jump requires pursuing two totally different paths at once. That's what Olakunle Oladehin did, balancing medical school and an intense interest in hip hop dance. Eventually, Ola...
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Brian Kelly: from HR to credit card rewards expert from 2017-11-14T05:01
For thousands upon thousands of people, The Points Guy has been a go-to resource for maximizing their credit card rewards. But the Points Guy himself isn't a professional credit card salesman, and ...
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WNYC's Manoush Zomorodi: from bored to inspired from 2017-11-07T05:01
Jumps require a lot of work, time, and planning. But sometimes, the first step to making a jump can be to do nothing at all. This week, Mike Lewis talks with Manoush Zomorodi, the host of WNYC's No...
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Arianna Huffington: from the Huffington Post to Thrive Global from 2017-10-31T04:05
Arianna Huffington became a household name thanks to her groundbreaking internet publication. So it was surprising when she decided to jump from her namesake, the Huffington Post, to focus on, of a...
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Sheryl Sandberg: federal government to Silicon Valley from 2017-10-24T04:01
Sheryl Sandberg jumped from the federal government to the burgeoning tech industry. Along the way, she's inspired countless women and minorities to fight for greater representation at the highest l...
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Introducing When To Jump from 2017-10-03T16:35:29
Mike Lewis took a big risk: he quit his comfortable desk job in corporate America to play the professional squash tour. When to Jump features authentic conversations with people who chase their dre...
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