Ep. 3 | Raúl López Petisco: From Madrid to London—On Job Hunting, Friendship & Redefining Success

In this thoughtful and honest conversation, Yenson sits down with Raúl López Petisco, a Cambridge MBA classmate originally from Madrid, now based in London. Raul shares his reflections on job hunting in a new city, navigating uncertainty, and resisting the pressure to measure worth through job titles and LinkedIn updates.They dive into the emotional toll of career transitions, why social media can distort our self-perception, and how cultural values—from Spanish hospitality to family expectations—shape the way we relate to success, masculinity, and each other. Raúl also reflects on the importance of slowing down, building authentic friendships, and the unexpected joy of teaching M&A at a Spanish university during his career break.Whether you’re in a moment of transition or simply rethinking what progress looks like, this is a grounded, warm, and resonant conversation about being kind to yourself, supporting others, and finding meaning beyond the resume. Chapters(00:00) Intro & Episode OverviewYenson introduces Raúl and outlines the themes of the conversation. (01:53) Raúl’s Journey: From Madrid to LondonRaúl shares his background, career in M&A, and the move to London to be with his partner. (06:23) Job Hunting & Emotional RollercoastersThe realities of today’s job market, emotional toll of job searching, rejection, and market cycles. (16:23) Redefining Success & Slowing DownLetting go of linear career expectations, teaching at a university, and embracing uncertainty. (23:57) Cultural Identity & Modern MasculinitySpanish family values, caregiving expectations, and how Raúl sees masculinity evolving. (31:09) Friendship & Mental Well-beingHow men build and maintain friendships, the role of hobbies, and emotional support. (40:50) Fundraising & PurposeRaúl’s involvement in the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride and why raising awareness matters. (45:33) Turning Points & Self-ReflectionCorporate pressure, questioning traditional success, and making room for authenticity. (52:40) Advice, Hobbies & Final ThoughtsOn kindness, community, and why doing what you love—just for you—matters more than ever. (58:41) Looking Ahead & OutroRaúl’s hopes for the future, how to connect with him, and a closing reflection from Yenson. Keywordscareer change, job hunting, masculinity, Spanish culture, self-worth, friendship, mental health,modern man, personal growth, social media Follow Yenson:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yensonshe/Substack - https://ordinarybutunique.substack.com/Let's chat! https://calendly.com/yenson-obu/30minMusic from #Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/color-parade/eastward