Your Latina Career Coach
by Priscilla Bulcha
Your Latina Career Coach with Priscilla Bulcha is your one-stop-shop to help you make your next career move, move up in your career, and leave the career burn-out behind. Hosted by Peruvian-Mexican-American and native Texan, Priscilla Bulcha. Priscilla is an empathy-driven former educator, former recruiter, and experienced career-changer. Season 4 debuts September 2023.
Episodes
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104. Series Finale: Why I'm (Lovingly) Closing Down My Podcast and Biz
I have bittersweet news: I am (lovingly) closing down my podcast and business! "Lovingly" - because I have LOVED working on this project, serving my career coaching clients, and meeting my listeners and followers over the last 3+ years! I am PROUD of this body of work and it will continue to…
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103. How To Stop Feeling Greedy While Negotiating, with Joan Moon
Feeling intimidated and apprehensive about negotiating for a higher salary? Don't worry; it's a common feeling. However, negotiating for a higher salary doesn't have to be daunting. In part two of the series negotiation coach Joan Moon and I share actionable advice on how to negotiate without...
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102. Why You Think It's Greedy To Negotiate For More Money, with Joan Moon
Are You Afraid to Ask for More Money? You are not alone. I chat with negotiation coach Joan Moon to explore why this fear is so widespread. We delve into how gender bias and societal expectations can make advocating for our financial worth feel uncomfortable. The conversation goes further,...
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101. What Should I Do With My Year-End Bonus Money? with Money Coach Andrea Ramos
What do you do when you receive a HUGE windfall of cash at work? Do you spend it right away? Or pretend like it doesn't exist? If you want to start feeling more confident about your finances, I have a treat for you! Today, you'll meet Andrea Ramos, Money Coach and advocate of first-gen American...
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100. The Most Important Job Search Decision You Need To Make
Before you start your job search, there's ONE major decision that you need to make. You must decide if you will be a CAREER-CHANGER or a TRADITIONAL JOB SEEKER during your job search. This ONE decision will directly impact your job search roadmap and set of activities. To make this decision, you...
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99. What Should I Ask At the End of My Interview?
Ever felt that interview's end is a missed opportunity? That "Do you have any questions for me?" moment is your time to shine (and the answer is always yes!). On this episode, I spill the beans on the game-changing power of asking questions at the end of your interview. Learn my approach, the...
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98. Get Your Resume From "Good" to "Great" In 3-5 Hours (Resume Series Part 3)
Let's face it - no one WANTS to work on their resume. Not only is the resume a tedious exercise, but it's not the magic bullet that people want you to believe it is. You just need to get your resume to "good enough" status....good enough to make it past the ATS (online application portal), good...
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97. The Top 10 Worst Resume Mistakes You're Making (Resume Series Part II)
In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and showing you what is holding you back in your job search when it comes to your resume. For example: Are you using a Canva graphic resume template? Does your resume have an "Objective" statement? Is your resume packed with buzzwords that don't mean...
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96. Why You Should Stop Obsessing Over Your Resume (Resume Series Part I)
Is the resume really as important as we think? That's a loaded question! While the resume is undeniably crucial for securing interviews, let's unpack its actual impact on getting hired. On this episode, I teach you the role of the resume in the job search process and why it shouldn't be the only...
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95. When a Recruiter Wants To Discuss A Job Opportunity with You
Ever had a recruiter slide into your DM's, asking you to hop on the phone with them to discuss a potential job opportunity? It's normal to be skeptical of these messages but let me tell you...these DM messages lead to REAL job opportunities. Ask me how I know! One of my 2023 job offers came...
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94. How To Mentally Buckle Up For Your Job Search
Not everyone comes to the job search in the same way. For some of you, it's a choice. You're employed but want something better. For others, it wasn't. Maybe you lost your job or got laid off. Believe it or not, there are pro's and con's to each situation. No matter what kind of job seeker...
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93. How to Generate More Interview Invitations ASAP
Has it been a MINUTE since your last interview? Do you keep telling yourself that you just need to apply to more jobs online? WRONG. There are only 3 ways to generate interview invites, and applying to jobs online is the least effective strategy of them all. These 3 strategies work for every…
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92. Why You Keep Getting Rejected or Hearing Crickets In Your Job Search
Are you struggling to land interviews? Or, are you getting invited to the first round - only to later bomb the interview, and feel like you're not answering their questions correctly? If this is happening to you, you might be shooting your shot TOO HIGH. As of November 2023, we're in an...
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91. The Only 2 Skills You Need For Job Hunt Success
Tired of feeling paralyzed by the never-ending to-do list for your job search? Well, you're not alone! It's common to feel overwhelmed by the conflicting advice and long to-do lists that you might encounter when job searching. In this episode, I cut through the noise and simplify the job search...
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Bonus: Season 4 Preview, New Name, and General Updates!
Hey there! Season 4 of YLCC Podcast drops officially on October 20th, 2023! On this special bonus episode, I share a few updates: The new name of the podcast My unexpected lay-off and what happened What you can expect from Season 4 -- Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview...
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90. What I Learned From (Almost!) Moving To Denver in 2022 (Season 3 Finale)
Welcome to the Season 3 Finale! On this episode, I share a very personal anecdote that will help you with your next career move - PROMISE! This episode alone can save you thousands of dollars. I almost moved to Denver last year because I was unhappy with my living situation. I felt disconnected...
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89. How To Own Your Past Career Decisions and Move Forward
Do you live with a lot of regret about your career past? Do you often blame external circumstances for not being where you want to be today in your career? Do you often shame yourself for making the "wrong" moves in your career? If any of these are standard stories that you repeat to yourself…
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88. My Career in the Book Publishing Industry as a Latina Literary Agent, with Linda Camacho
Have you ever wondered about the journey to bring a book to the world, and who's involved in the process? Have you ever thought about self-publishing a book or writing a book some day? On today's episode, we get an insider's perspective from literary agent and native New Yorker & Boricua, Linda...
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87. How To Navigate Gender Identity & Expression In Your Career, with Kai Stowers
On today's episode, we talk to Kai Stowers about the trans, non-binary, and gender non-confirming community and what it's like to navigate your career as part of this community. Kai Stowers is an LGBTQ consultant, coach, and inclusion builder who now owns his own business helping organizations...
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86. How To "Speak Up, Dammit" During Your Job Search, with Comms Coach Hope Timberlake
Do you sometimes "freeze" during interviews or public speaking? Do you over-use filler words like "um", "you know, or "like"? Do you tend to end your sentences with an up-speak tone, as if you are asking a question? If you answered yes, then you're probably a normal human being. Most of us never...
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85. Six Questions You Must Know How To Answer During Your Job Search
On this episode, we continue the work that we began on Episode 82 and bring your unique personal branding language to life through the top 6 personal branding questions that you need to know how to answer during your job search process. I share a simple yet potentially LIFE-CHANGING exercise that…
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84. How NOT To Answer The Question "Tell Me About Yourself"
Listen to a snippet from my personal branding webinar where I introduce Clueless Clint (your average job seeker) and Sharp Shana (you after listening to this episode!) You'll hear how their different approach and answer to the question "tell me about yourself" yields them very different results…
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83. Love Lessons From My 20's Applied To Your Career Change
Y'all, I really went through it during my love life in my 20's! And in the spirit of Valentine's Day, I want to share with you what I learned throughout my 20's and how it applies to your career change journey. This is a very special, once a year type episode where the tea is HOT! -- FREE…
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82. How To Write Your Career Personal Brand (Pt. I)
I've been talking about personal branding for a few weeks, but how do you actually start using it in your job search? On this episode, I break down a process for you to start writing real sentences and words that you can start using TODAY during your job search process. This is part of how I…
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81. Are You Showing & Telling Your Career Personal Brand?
If you HATE talking about yourself at work or in interview settings, and you're still NOT satisfied with your career, this episode is for you. Today I'm going to talk about the 2 different types of career personal branding: SHOWING and TELLING. Are you doing both, neither, or just one? Most of us...
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80. Why You Need A Personal Brand, Boo!
We all have brands that we love. Maybe it's Nike, Apple, or Starbucks. We also have people whose brands we love - influencers, celebrities, and musicians. We don't even know these people, and yet we love them, pay money to see them, and trust them. Well guess what? You ALSO have a personal brand...
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79. I Love The 70's, 80's, 90's, Job Search Edition
Do you remember when vh1 used to have those decade nostalgia shows, "I Love the 80's" and "I Love the 90's"? Well, I decided to do a little internet sleuthing & researching, and make my own version of "I Love the X's": Job Search Edition. Yes, it's a little corny but I wanted to do a fun episode...
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78. Is The Customer Success Manager Role For You?, with Erica Coleman
Are you a people person? Do you like tech? Are you into data? Then, the Customer Success Manager role might be the perfect next career move for you. Even though this job didn't exist 10 years ago, it's now one of the fastest growing career paths in tech (particularly in Software-as-a-Service)…
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77. Why You Procrastinate During Your Job Search and How It Holds You Back
Is procrastination killing your dreams? Do you keep telling yourself that you "should" start working on your job search, only to end up spending hours on TikTok, Netflix or literally anything else? Weeks go by, then months, and you're no closer to your career change goal. If this is you, it's…
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76. What To Do When You Hit A Career Dead End, with Andrea Macek
If the average career spans between 40-50 years, you're bound to face a "Career Dead End" at some point. A Career Dead End can be so many things, like.... Graduating into a recession, and missing job opportunities you thought you'd have available Realizing that the job you wanted so…
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75. How To Prepare For A Phone Interview
Do you have a phone interview coming up? CONGRATS!! This means that you are officially in the game! Being invited to a phone interview is like getting off the bench and sidelines, and being asked to get in the game. It's normal to feel nervous before a phone interview, especially if it's been a...
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74. How I Got A FAANG/MAANG Job Offer, with Rosita Reyes
Have you heard of "FAANG/MAANG" jobs? They stand for Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix & Google. When Facebook re-branded as "Meta" we got MAANG. Basically, these are the top big tech companies that people want to work for the most - often due to their competitive salaries, benefits, and perks. On...
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73. My Journey To Columbia Law As A First-Gen Dominican Black Woman, with Carol Guerrero
Are you going after a BIG and AUDACIOUS career goal this year? Or, are you thinking about applying to grad school? Well, I have the perfect guest for you. Carol Guerrero is one of my besties and a graduate of Columbia Law School. On this episode, she opens up about what it was like to grow up...
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72. Why Applying To Jobs Online Is NOT A Job Search Strategy
One of the biggest mistakes that I see job-seekers make is applying to as many online job postings as possible. This is a serious mistake, that can cost you a lot of wasted time, energy, and emotions. I guarantee that most of those applications will never even be reviewed or seen. Some will be...
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71. How To Survive An Unexpected Job Loss or Layoff
It happened. You got laid off. You were let go..... Ouch. Now what? On this special episode, Priscilla walks you through a game plan to help you move forward from an unexpected job loss. The game plan is a 3-pronged approach taking into account your emotional & well-being, finances & healthcare,...
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70. Do You Know Why You're Unhappy With Your Career?
When clients come to me, they're ready to figure out their next career move. They want to start firing out job applications ASAP. But many times, I'll tell them to hold their horses. We first need to understand WHY they want to make a big career move in the first place. And is it a strong enough...
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69. How I Chose My Top 3 Career Non-Negotiables
Do you know your Top 3 Career Non-Negotiables? If not, then you need to get clear on what they are, BEFORE you go on your career change process. Knowing your career non-negotiables helps you get clear on what is an absolute requirement for your next career move. It helps you save time and energy…
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68. How I Broke Into Project Management with a Liberal Arts Degree, with Ariana Rodriguez
Are you a liberal arts college grad who struggles to articulate your value proposition to employers? Did you graduate during a recession? Are you thinking about pivoiting into the project manager career path? Then you need to tune into today's episode, with special guest, NYU grad, and...
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67. Why Children of Immigrants are Afraid to Ask for More, with Neyda Urias
Are you a first-gen Latina or child of immigrants? Were you raised by a Boomer? If yes, chances are that you have a hard time negotiating your salary at work and advocating for more pay. You're probably also afraid of "job hopping" and looking "disloyal" to your organization if you leave "too...
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66. Small Talk & Etiquette Basics for Info Chats
So, you've got an info chat coming up AND you've done the research required to be successful (if not, go back to episode 65!) Now it's time to actually get on the phone! Eek! You might be feeling a little nervous about the call, but don't fret! I got you. On this episode, I'm going to share some...
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65. How To Prepare For A Successful Info Chat In 30 Minutes Or Less
So, someone agreed to talk to you for 30 minutes for an informational chat. Congrats!! Now it's time to prepare for this call so that you can a) build an authentic relationship with this person, and b) inspire them to become an advocate for YOU. An advocate will be more likely to think of ways to...
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64. Why You Can't Skip Informational Chats During Your Job Search
Are you frustrated with your job search process? Have you been applying to countless jobs online, with little results? I would like to introduce you to your job search BFF: the informational chat. It is statistically MORE likely that you will get your next (best) job offer through an…
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63. How To Get Ready For Your New Job, with Al Dea
So, you went through all that trouble to get your new offer and your first day on the job is coming up. How do you start a new job on the right foot? On today's episode, Al Dea (Founder of Betterwork Labs), shares a few best practices for new employees who are starting a brand new job. We discuss...
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62. Client Win: How Caroline Got a Big Tech Offer After CPG & Pharma
On this special guest episode, hear directly from one of Priscilla's private career coaching clients, Caroline. Caroline shares how Priscilla's 6-month coaching program helped her do the following: Get clear on what she was looking for her in her next career move (her top 3 career…
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61. What To Do When You're Overwhelmed with Your Job Search
Have you ever uttered the following words? "I don't have time for my job search" "I just need my life to settle down a little bit and then I'll get serious about my job search" "At the end of a long day at work, the LAST thing I feel like doing is working on my job search" Sound familiar? I bet…
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60. How To Choose The Right Target Role(s) For Your Job Search
Don't go applying to jobs willy-nilly online - that will just lead to a chaotic and frustrating job search process. Instead, take a deep breath and listen to this episode. On this season finale episode, Priscilla shares the last piece of the puzzle during your career exploration journey: choosing...
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59. How To Get Started with LinkedIn For Your Job Search
One of the biggest mistakes that people make during their job search is NOT leveraging technology during their career exploration and job search through LinkedIn. LinkedIn lands thousands of people jobs on a daily basis, so why would you lose out on money and potential new opportunities by not...
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58. How The Career Triad Impacts Your Job Search Effort & Timeline
When you start to do more targeted career exploration, it's time to introduce the CAREER TRIAD: Industry, Function & Geography. The Career Triad is an invaluable tool that will help you get clear on the type of industry, function & geography that is important to you in your next career move. The...
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57. What It's Like To Get A Ph.D. and Become a Business Professor, with Sekou Bermiss
Have you ever faced a big fork-in-the road life decision? Or thought about getting a Ph.D.? On today's episode, you'll hear from Professor Sekou Bermiss, Ph.D. and hear about his own early career story when he decided to go all in on academia. Sekou is a down-to-earth, Brooklyn-born human capital...
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56. How To Figure Out Your Next Career Move, Pt. 3: (Prototypes & Career Portfolio)
Welcome back to the Career Exploration Series that began on Episode 46, 49 and 52! On this episode, Priscilla dives into 2 critical topics: 1) Building your career portfolio, and 2) Protoyping - AKA running career experiments before committing to a path. Your career portfolio takes stock of your...
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Your Latina Career Coach with Priscilla Bulcha is your one-stop-shop to help you make your next career move, move up in your career, and leave the career burn-out behind. Hosted by Peruvian-Mexican-American and native Texan, Priscilla Bulcha. Priscilla is an empathy-driven former educator, former recruiter, and experienced career-changer. Season 4 debuts September 2023.
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