Chang-hwan Boden: Global Leader in DEI by ZenCareer/Adoptees at Work : Crafting a Beautiful Career one Stitch at a Time.

S. 1 Ep. 25: Crossover with Julie Dixon Jackson, The Gen Genie

I seriously thought I was being punk'd when Julie Dixon Jackson reached out to ask me to do a cross-over episode with her! THE host of Cut-off Genes, one of my favorite podcasts! Go listen wherever you get your podcasts!

Also, check out her private group on FB (you'll need to prove your human to join)

TW: We do talk about thoughts of suicide briefly in this episode.

This is also the final episode of 2023 and I can't believe it!

Please listen and give me your thoughts on my ideas for the 2024 season!

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Adoptees at Work exists to explore how we identify with our jobs, careers, job-titles and external accomplishments. As Adoptees we have a unique set of experiences (not all the same) that can show up in our identities in ways that seem mundane and extraordinary. Our search for identity often includes a search for a career that feels like a purpose. Sometimes it’s a connection to a career that helps others (and ourselves) heal. It can also include a pursuit of security and autonomy.

I know you’ll take something new away from each episode and learn more about your work style as you listen. If you work with an adoptee or are sharing your life with one, odds are you’ll find a new way of understanding them through these conversations.

With nearly 20 years of recruiting experience in various businesses and economies I pursued certification as a career coach through PARWCC so that I could spend more time helping people understand what goes on “behind the scenes” when they’re looking for a job. I’m passionate about connecting throughlines that most people don’t see and helping humans find work that contributes to their bottom line without forcing them to give up on their heart line.

If you want to learn more about career coaching – please subscribe to the ZenCareer Coaching substack: https://zencareer.substack.com

Interested in insider updates for the podcast? https://patreon.com/AdopteesatWork?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

If you are an adoptee who wants to participate in our Adoptees at Work Podcast community? Ask to join the private FB group here and be sure to complete all the questions as well as reading and accepting our group rules: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adopteesatwork

Finally, If you or someone you know would like to share the ways being Adopted has influenced your career choices and work styles, please send an email to Peggie.Arvidson.Careercoach@gmail.com and your story will be considered for an upcoming episode.

S. 1. Ep 23: Dr. Abby Hasberry

Dr. Abigail Hasberry is a transracial adoptee who was raised in predominantly white and affluent communities and schools. She is in the process of publishing her memoir, Adopting Privilege, in 2024 and transparently shares her experiences growing up as an adoptee and birth mom.

Today Abby works as a licensed marriage and family therapist associate, working predominantly with adult adoptees and birthmothers. She is a former teacher and principal with experience in private, traditional public, and charter schools. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in both African American studies and sociology, a Master of Arts in teaching, K-12, a Master of Education in counseling and development, a Ph.D. in curriculum & instruction, and is completing a Master of Science degree in industrial/organizational behavior in 2024. Abby’s doctoral dissertation focused on the experiences of black teachers at private, affluent, and predominantly white private schools.

Her research focused on identity development, diversity, and the development of support networks. She has published on identity development and has trained therapists on adoption informed practices and has been on numerous podcasts and webinars speaking on adoption, identity development, and trauma.

Dr. Hasberry is married and has raised three children.

https://linktr.ee/d.e.a.r.abby https://www.instagram.com/d.e.a.r._abby/ abby@dearabbyllc.org

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Adoptees at Work exists to explore how we identify with our jobs, careers, job-titles and external accomplishments. As Adoptees we have a unique set of experiences (not all the same) that can show up in our identities in ways that seem mundane and extraordinary. Our search for identity often includes a search for a career that feels like a purpose. Sometimes it’s a connection to a career that helps others (and ourselves) heal. It can also include a pursuit of security and autonomy.

I know you’ll take something new away from each episode and learn more about your work style as you listen. If you work with an adoptee or are sharing your life with one, odds are you’ll find a new way of understanding them through these conversations.

With nearly 20 years of recruiting experience in various businesses and economies I pursued certification as a career coach through PARWCC so that I could spend more time helping people understand what goes on “behind the scenes” when they’re looking for a job. I’m passionate about connecting throughlines that most people don’t see and helping humans find work that contributes to their bottom line without forcing them to give up on their heart line.

If you want to learn more about career coaching – please subscribe to the ZenCareer Coaching substack: https://zencareer.substack.com

Interested in insider updates for the podcast? https://patreon.com/AdopteesatWork?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

If you are an adoptee who wants to participate in our Adoptees at Work Podcast community? Ask to join the private FB group here and be sure to complete all the questions as well as reading and accepting our group rules: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adopteesatwork

Finally, If you or someone you know would like to share the ways being Adopted has influenced your career choices and work styles, please send an email to Peggie.Arvidson.Careercoach@gmail.com and your story will be considered for an upcoming episode.

S 1. Ep 23: Fred and His Bread (and so much more)

Fred is an adopted person's advocate, he's had various careers - listen how he made his transitions throughout his life, and is the founder and chief backer of Fred's Breads

I'm hungry for more time with him and I know you will be too!

(see what I did there?!)

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Adoptees at Work exists to explore how we identify with our jobs, careers, job-titles and external accomplishments. As Adoptees we have a unique set of experiences (not all the same) that can show up in our identities in ways that seem mundane and extraordinary. Our search for identity often includes a search for a career that feels like a purpose. Sometimes it’s a connection to a career that helps others (and ourselves) heal. It can also include a pursuit of security and autonomy.

I know you’ll take something new away from each episode and learn more about your work style as you listen. If you work with an adoptee or are sharing your life with one, odds are you’ll find a new way of understanding them through these conversations.

With nearly 20 years of recruiting experience in various businesses and economies I pursued certification as a career coach through PARWCC so that I could spend more time helping people understand what goes on “behind the scenes” when they’re looking for a job. I’m passionate about connecting throughlines that most people don’t see and helping humans find work that contributes to their bottom line without forcing them to give up on their heart line.

If you want to learn more about career coaching – please subscribe to the ZenCareer Coaching substack: https://zencareer.substack.com

Interested in insider updates for the podcast? https://patreon.com/AdopteesatWork?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

If you are an adoptee who wants to participate in our Adoptees at Work Podcast community? Ask to join the private FB group here and be sure to complete all the questions as well as reading and accepting our group rules: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adopteesatwork

Finally, If you or someone you know would like to share the ways being Adopted has influenced your career choices and work styles, please send an email to Peggie.Arvidson.Careercoach@gmail.com and your story will be considered for an upcoming episode.

S 1. Ep 22. Patricia Meyer: The power of dreams and Memoir

Patricia is the blogger at MyAdoptedLife.com - she's a memoirist, a speaker, a PR whiz and a loyal teammate. I love her vision for helping others and I cannot wait to hear what you've learned from this episode.

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Adoptees at Work exists to explore how we identify with our jobs, careers, job-titles and external accomplishments. As Adoptees we have a unique set of experiences (not all the same) that can show up in our identities in ways that seem mundane and extraordinary. Our search for identity often includes a search for a career that feels like a purpose. Sometimes it’s a connection to a career that helps others (and ourselves) heal. It can also include a pursuit of security and autonomy.

I know you’ll take something new away from each episode and learn more about your work style as you listen. If you work with an adoptee or are sharing your life with one, odds are you’ll find a new way of understanding them through these conversations.

With nearly 20 years of recruiting experience in various businesses and economies I pursued certification as a career coach through PARWCC so that I could spend more time helping people understand what goes on “behind the scenes” when they’re looking for a job. I’m passionate about connecting throughlines that most people don’t see and helping humans find work that contributes to their bottom line without forcing them to give up on their heart line.

If you want to learn more about career coaching – please subscribe to the ZenCareer Coaching substack: https://zencareer.substack.com

Interested in insider updates for the podcast? https://patreon.com/AdopteesatWork?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

If you are an adoptee who wants to participate in our Adoptees at Work Podcast community? Ask to join the private FB group here and be sure to complete all the questions as well as reading and accepting our group rules: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adopteesatwork

Finally, If you or someone you know would like to share the ways being Adopted has influenced your career choices and work styles, please send an email to Peggie.Arvidson.Careercoach@gmail.com and your story will be considered for an upcoming episode.

S 1. Ep. 21. Rebecca Berg, No Strings Nutrition

Rebecca came into my orbit on Instagram (you can find her as @no.strings.nutrition) and I was thrilled by her honesty about what it means to be healthy and her knowledgeable posts about how being an adopted person can play into our health!

Then Eve Sturges (of Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges) sent me an introduction to Rebecca and I knew we had to talk.

We had a fun conversation covering some deep topics about body image and the innate challenges that many may not even relate to adoption.

Can't wait to hear your thoughts.

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Adoptees at Work exists to explore how we identify with our jobs, careers, job-titles and external accomplishments. As Adoptees we have a unique set of experiences (not all the same) that can show up in our identities in ways that seem mundane and extraordinary. Our search for identity often includes a search for a career that feels like a purpose. Sometimes it’s a connection to a career that helps others (and ourselves) heal. It can also include a pursuit of security and autonomy.

I know you’ll take something new away from each episode and learn more about your work style as you listen. If you work with an adoptee or are sharing your life with one, odds are you’ll find a new way of understanding them through these conversations.

With nearly 20 years of recruiting experience in various businesses and economies I pursued certification as a career coach through PARWCC so that I could spend more time helping people understand what goes on “behind the scenes” when they’re looking for a job. I’m passionate about connecting throughlines that most people don’t see and helping humans find work that contributes to their bottom line without forcing them to give up on their heart line.

If you want to learn more about career coaching – please subscribe to the ZenCareer Coaching substack: https://zencareer.substack.com

Interested in insider updates for the podcast? https://patreon.com/AdopteesatWork?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

If you are an adoptee who wants to participate in our Adoptees at Work Podcast community? Ask to join the private FB group here and be sure to complete all the questions as well as reading and accepting our group rules: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adopteesatwork

Finally, If you or someone you know would like to share the ways being Adopted has influenced your career choices and work styles, please send an email to Peggie.Arvidson.Careercoach@gmail.com and your story will be considered for an upcoming episode.

S1. Ep. 20. Akara Skye - A career and Life of courage and Leaps

Akara was so surprised when I shared how clearly I saw her as a courageous being! Not many of us will up and move (big moves!) the way she has.

We also talked about her volunteer work with Adoption Knowledge Affiliates (AKA)- she was very humble about her accomplishments and ability to help them meet their mission!

Additionally - we discuss the AKA conference - which at the time of our talk was upcoming, and at the time of this airing has passed. Although I highly recommend you check out the organization and register for future events!

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Adoptees at Work exists to explore how we identify with our jobs, careers, job-titles and external accomplishments. As Adoptees we have a unique set of experiences (not all the same) that can show up in our identities in ways that seem mundane and extraordinary. Our search for identity often includes a search for a career that feels like a purpose. Sometimes it’s a connection to a career that helps others (and ourselves) heal. It can also include a pursuit of security and autonomy.

I know you’ll take something new away from each episode and learn more about your work style as you listen. If you work with an adoptee or are sharing your life with one, odds are you’ll find a new way of understanding them through these conversations.

With nearly 20 years of recruiting experience in various businesses and economies I pursued certification as a career coach through PARWCC so that I could spend more time helping people understand what goes on “behind the scenes” when they’re looking for a job. I’m passionate about connecting throughlines that most people don’t see and helping humans find work that contributes to their bottom line without forcing them to give up on their heart line.

If you want to learn more about career coaching – please subscribe to the ZenCareer Coaching substack: https://zencareer.substack.com

Interested in insider updates for the podcast? https://patreon.com/AdopteesatWork?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

If you are an adoptee who wants to participate in our Adoptees at Work Podcast community? Ask to join the private FB group here and be sure to complete all the questions as well as reading and accepting our group rules: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adopteesatwork

Finally, If you or someone you know would like to share the ways being Adopted has influenced your career choices and work styles, please send an email to Peggie.Arvidson.Careercoach@gmail.com and your story will be considered for an upcoming episode.

Chang-hwan Boden: Global Leader in DEI

Chang-hwan and I met through LinkedIn! They are a leader in DEI at Harvard Business Publishing. They work with leaders affiliated with Harvard Business School.

NOTE: I mentioned that I found them via Facebook, but it was LinkedIn.

We talk about seeking stability in work (and life) and continuing to grow.

I'll let them tell you more here:

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Chang-hwan Boden (They/Them/Theirs)

Adoptee Liberation and Empowerment || Authentic Leadership || Storytelling || Owning Your Narrative || DEIB Strategy

Chang-hwan is a transnational and transracial Korean adoptee who proudly reclaimed their birth name through court order in 2023. In dual roles of Associate Director for NAAAP Boston's Adoptee Committee and Pride Committee, Chang-hwan is dedicated to creating spaces of inclusivity and empowerment for Asian adoptees and the LGBTQ+ community. Also serving as Global Lead of Culture and Business Transformation at Harvard Business Publishing, they champion corporate social responsibility and advocate for the moral imperative of organizations to better support marginalized groups and local communities.

Beyond their professional life, Chang-hwan's journey has been shaped by a lifelong involvement in punk and heavy music genres. Having performed nationally for over a decade, Chang-hwan is a musician who currently plays guitar in No Model, an all-Asian and adoptee-led hardcore punk band. Through music, the band fearlessly leans in to challenging conversations about the adoptee experience.

They live in Massachusetts with their life partner, Jess and dog, Draco.

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If you or someone you know would like to share the ways being Adopted has influenced your career choices and work styles, please send an email to Peggie.Arvidson.Careercoach@gmail.com and your story will be considered for an upcoming episode.

The mission of this podcast is to share stories of Adoptees in the Workplace and to educate business owners, HR leaders and employees about the unique needs that some adoptees may have. If you have a particular area of expertise that you think would be beneficial in spreading information about finding healing in the workplace and/or adoptees in general, please send an email to Peggie.Arvidson.Careercoach@gmail.com and we’ll talk about having you on an upcoming episode.

To learn more about my work as a career consultant and professional hand analyst as well as how you can best support this podcast, head to zencareer.substack.com.

Jack Fronczak: Finding Yourself as a Lost Child

Paul Jack Fronczak is well known as a writer and speaker on behalf of missing and lost children. In this conversation we talk about finding your way when it comes to work - and keeping your focus on what matters most.

Trigger warning: we do talk about some upsetting child endangerment and abuse in this episode.

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If you or someone you know would like to share the ways being Adopted has influenced your career choices and work styles, please send an email to Peggie.Arvidson.Careercoach@gmail.com and your story will be considered for an upcoming episode.

The mission of this podcast is to share stories of Adoptees in the Workplace and to educate business owners, HR leaders and employees about the unique needs that some adoptees may have. If you have a particular area of expertise that you think would be beneficial in spreading information about finding healing in the workplace and/or adoptees in general, please send an email to Peggie.Arvidson.Careercoach@gmail.com and we’ll talk about having you on an upcoming episode.

To learn more about my work as a career consultant and professional hand analyst as well as how you can best support this podcast, head to zencareer.substack.com.

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Dr. Karin Issberner - From Chemist to Coach

You are going to LOVE this episode. I learned so much from Dr. Issberner - from chemistry to career trajectories in Germany to the value of a well-trained coach.

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If you or someone you know would like to share the ways being Adopted has influenced your career choices and work styles, please send an email to Peggie.Arvidson.Careercoach@gmail.com and your story will be considered for an upcoming episode.

The mission of this podcast is to share stories of Adoptees in the Workplace and to educate business owners, HR leaders and employees about the unique needs that some adoptees may have. If you have a particular area of expertise that you think would be beneficial in spreading information about finding healing in the workplace and/or adoptees in general, please send an email to Peggie.Arvidson.Careercoach@gmail.com and we’ll talk about having you on an upcoming episode.

To learn more about my work as a career consultant and professional hand analyst as well as how you can best support this podcast, head to zencareer.substack.com.

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Adoptees at Work : Andy Wallis of Who's Wally?

Andy and I discussed his journey as a serial entrepreneur, engineer, and author!

You can find him here: https://www.whoswally.co.uk/ and follow him on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/Whos_wally_blog

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The mission of this podcast is to share stories of Adoptees in the Workplace and to educate business owners, HR leaders and employees about the unique needs that some adoptees may have. If you have a particular area of expertise that you think would be beneficial in spreading information about finding healing in the workplace and/or adoptees in general, please send an email to Peggie.Arvidson.Careercoach@gmail.com and we’ll talk about having you on an upcoming episode.

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Adoptees at Work : Kate Murphy

Full circle takes Kate back to what she'd always wanted to be when she a little girl.

Kate Murphy, LCSW, a therapist in Atlanta, GA, specializes in helping people decrease stress and anxiety. She believes it is possible to live a more balanced, connected, and meaningful life. Personally and professionally, she is part of the adoptee and LGBTQ+ community. Licensed in GA & FL.

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The mission of this podcast is to share stories of Adoptees in the Workplace and to educate business owners, HR leaders and employees about the unique needs that some adoptees may have. If you have a particular area of expertise that you think would be beneficial in spreading information about finding healing in the workplace and/or adoptees in general, please send an email to Peggie.Arvidson.Careercoach@gmail.com and we’ll talk about having you on an upcoming episode.

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Adoptees at Work: Ken Bledsoe

Ken Bledsoe and I have a shared history - growing up in the same town in NJ - it was fun to catch up and learn what he's been up to since graduating high school!

The mission of this podcast is to share stories of Adoptees in the Workplace and to educate business owners, HR leaders and employees about the unique needs that some adoptees may have. If you have a particular area of expertise that you think would be beneficial in spreading information about finding healing in the workplace and/or adoptees in general, please send an email to Peggie.Arvidson.Careercoach@gmail.com and we’ll talk about having you on an upcoming episode.

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Adoptees at Work: Bruce Porth

"Be a guardian of your wholeness" is just one of the major takeaways of my conversation with engineer Bruce Porth.

Bruce has the heart of a healer, the thoughtfulness of a trusted guide, and a commitment to supporting other adoptees along their journeys.

I was delighted to have this conversation and I know you will have a deeper understanding of the confluence of the four families that flow into each adoptee.

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The mission of this podcast is to share stories of Adoptees in the Workplace and to educate business owners, HR leaders and employees about the unique needs that some adoptees may have. If you have a particular area of expertise that you think would be beneficial in spreading information about finding healing in the workplace and/or adoptees in general, please send an email to Peggie.Arvidson.Careercoach@gmail.com and we’ll talk about having you on an upcoming episode.

To learn more about my work as a career consultant and professional hand analyst as well as how you can best support this podcast, head to zencareer.substack.com.

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Adoptees at Work : Linda Campbell Pevac aka Emma Stevens

Linda shares her thoughts on finding yourself - and finding and following your own patterns.

Linda Campbell Pevac, aka Emma Stevens is a U.S. domestic adoptee from birth and has survived layers of trauma that have put her on multiple journeys. She developed the inner strength and courage to surmount the many struggles she faced. Her traumas were born from first being relinquished and then becoming an adoptee who struggled with being forced to wear an impossible mask of playing the part of the “good adopted child.”

Because of these past traumas, it’s her desire to be part of the movement that is dedicated to help bring forth change to the way our world views the needs and support of adopted individuals, as well as bring awareness of the exploitation that can occur by the hands of counselors, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

Linda has an undergraduate degree in journalism and has completed Master’s level course work in psychology, specializing in Marriage, Family, and Child counseling. She has two adult children and two cat children who she adores.

You can follow her on instagram at @lindacampbellpevac or @emmastevenswriter a well as other social media outlets.

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The mission of this podcast is to share stories of Adoptees in the Workplace and to educate business owners, HR leaders and employees about the unique needs that some adoptees may have. If you have a particular area of expertise that you think would be beneficial in spreading information about finding healing in the workplace and/or adoptees in general, please send an email to Peggie.Arvidson.Careercoach@gmail.com and we’ll talk about having you on an upcoming episode.

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Lorah Gerald: The Adopted Chameleon

Lorah shares her story from event planner to Kundalini teacher with many fascinating stops in between, including her work as a marketing leader for one of the US's largest companies.

Join us as we talk about the fog, working hard, spiritual and intuitive understanding as well as probing the question, "Can a job help you figure out who you are?"

Be sure to visit Lorah's website at LorahGerald.com.

The mission of this podcast is to share stories of Adoptees in the Workplace and to educate business owners, HR leaders and employees about the unique needs that some adoptees may have. If you have a particular area of expertise that you think would be beneficial in general, please send an email to Peggie.Arvidson.Careercoach@gmail.com and we’ll talk about having you on an upcoming episode.

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Daryn Watson: Navigating Adoption in Reunion and Beyond

Daryn is a Canadian born adoptee who has found himself through working for himself and helping others. As the founder and coach of AdoptionReunionCoaching.Com he is focused on helping adoptees and birth parents in reunion.

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I'm Peggie Arvidson, a domestic same race adoptee placed through Catholic Charities in Newark, NJ.

While I always knew I was adopted I started searching for my bio mother in my teens and finally found the family in my 50s! Professionally, I have had a number of roles but my favorite has been as a corporate recruiter and a career consultant. I'm passionate about helping people identify what makes them happy at work and I've had a hunch that our earliest lives influence that happiness.

The mission of this podcast is to share stories of Adoptees in the Workplace and to educate business owners, HR leaders and employees about the unique needs that some adoptees may have. If you have a particular area of expertise that you think would be beneficial in spreading information about finding healing in the workplace and/or adoptees in general, please send an email to Peggie.Arvidson.Careercoach@gmail.com and we’ll talk about having you on an upcoming episode.

To learn more about my work as a career consultant and professional hand analyst as well as how you can best support this podcast, head to zencareer.substack.com.

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The Lost Child tells his story

Finding your voice is important for everyone - and maybe moreso for Adoptees, Julian aka Poet LosChil, walks through what it was like to find out at a tender age that he was adopted and then be told he could never speak of it.

You'll also find some interesting connections in the work he does and the work of his biological father.

You can find him on Facebook and insta as @poetloschil. Be sure to follow him to see where he'll be telling his next story

I'm Peggie Arvidson, a domestic same race adoptee placed through Catholic Charities in Newark, NJ. While I always knew I was adopted I started searching for my bio mother in my teens and finally found the family in my 50s! Professionally, I have had a number of roles but my favorite has been as a corporate recruiter and a career consultant. I'm passionate about helping people identify what makes them happy at work and I've had a hunch that our earliest lives influence that happiness.

You can find more about me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggiearvidson/

Follow me on Instagram : @adoptee_handanalyst

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If you or someone you know would like to share the ways being Adopted has influenced your career choices and work styles, please send an email to Peggie.Arvidson.Careercoach@gmail.com and your story will be considered for an upcoming episode.

The mission of this podcast is to share stories of Adoptees in the Workplace and to educate business owners, HR leaders and employees about the unique needs that some adoptees may have. If you have a particular area of expertise that you think would be beneficial in spreading information about finding healing in the workplace and/or adoptees in general, please send an email to Peggie.Arvidson.Careercoach@gmail.com and we’ll talk about having you on an upcoming episode.

To learn more about my work as a career consultant and professional hand analyst as well as how you can best support this podcast, head to zencareer.substack.com.

ZenCareer: Take Action Tuesday - Collect Useful Data

Do you know what's working when it comes to your applications? Or are you blindly applying and hoping for a hit? That may have worked when companies were desperate for a warm body to fill a seat (and you are MUCH MORE THAN THAT) but now that the hiring scene is a little inverted - it's important you track what's working and what's not as you change your resume, send applications and tweak your LInkedIn Profile.

Today's 10-minute Take Action assignment is create a spreadsheet to track your data.

Thanks for listening and sharing.

And definitely sign up for the newsletter to get your invitation to special events and porch chats where I take your questions live and help you directly in the job hunt as well as help you plan to curate your career on your terms.

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Take Action Tuesday - Spruce up your LinkedIn Experience

If you only have 10 minutes to increase your chances of getting the promotion or landing your next job - - spruce up your LinkedIn profile.

Todays Take Action episode shares what employers are looking for and how to adjust your experience accordingly.

Don't forget to sign up for ZenCareer Nation too!

As always, thanks for listening and let me know how I can help you.

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Take Action Tuesday with ZenCareer - What's it all for?

I'm really really really passionate about this episode. (I say really a ton so you know it's true).

What's a beautiful career mean to you and how do you get one? This week's take action is a plea for you to understand how amazeballs you really are.

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Take Action Tuesday - Research Companies BEFORE applying

Companies ask you for references and do background checks before extending a final offer - why don't you do the same?

Whether you're starting a job search, contemplating a shift in your career or just received a cold-call from a recruiter - before you dive in , do your due diligence.

In this episode I share some easy and actionable ways to research a company BEFORE you apply - and the reasons why it's important.

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ZenCareer/Adoptees at Work : Crafting a Beautiful Career one Stitch at a Time.

By Peggie Arvidson