nobody's hiring you so hire your damn self

An entire generation dutifully followed the expected path—pursuing education, incurring loans, earning degrees—only to face an uncertain job market. Entry-level hiring has plummeted by 30%, with AI stepping in to replace junior roles even before they begin. This episode offers an unfiltered perspective on why traditional career paths are crumbling, how the job market is set to evolve by 2026, and why venturing into freelancing might be the smartest choice today. Discover insights on starting a freelance career without experience or a degree, understanding the disappearing entry-level jobs in 2026, navigating the AI-altered job market for Gen Z, and the stability freelancing offers over traditional roles. Learn how to market yourself and secure clients online, build a six-figure freelance business from scratch, and adapt economically as a woman in the future workplace. Dive into life design and the architecture shaping your existence. Understand how beliefs shape reality and what it takes to instigate change. The episode emphasizes the significance of specialized knowledge, creative strategy, and freelancing as the future of work, empowering individuals to design their lives and earn from it. 00:00: Intro02:15: Why clavicular is woke04:10: It was never a meritocracy06:30: I stopped waiting for jobs08:08: A resume won't save you12:57: Why visibility is an asset13:22: Freelancing vs the gig economy15:44: All bets are on the table #freelancing #jobmarket #AI #GenZ #careerpaths #lifedesign #economicadaptability #specializedknowledge #creativestrategy See show notes: https://inlet.fm/denee/episodes/6a133daf3d534f0b764c37be Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices