Reality Check: From College to Career

Episode 46 of the Cow Girl Talk podcast, hosted by Cow Girl Talk, titled "Reality Check: From College to Career" was published on April 7, 2025 and runs 75 minutes.

April 7, 2025 ·75m · Cow Girl Talk

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Summary

#46: Transitioning from college into the real world is a lot — from finding a job you love (or at least tolerate) to building a life that feels fulfilling outside of work.Inspired by a suggestion from one of our listeners and with college graduation around the corner for many, we’re tackling career moves, networking, and mindset shifts that make adulting just a little easier in this episode. Plus, Becca’s horrible Popeye’s experience and Emily’s reality TV binge.In this episode:High, Low, Buffalo — Braves games, tennis wins, pickle lemonade and an overwhelming amount of ticksCareer talk — Networking, job hunting, finding mentors and making the most of any roleWork-life balance — Creating a life you enjoy outside of workBig moves — Adjusting to new places for a job and handling the transitionMindset shifts — How to navigate the highs, lows, and inevitable growing pains of adulthoodAdulting is never a straight path, but finding your way doesn’t have to be miserable. Whether you’re graduating, job hunting, or just trying to keep your head above water, we’ve got you. And if all else fails… just take our advice and avoid Popeye’s.You can find us on all social media platforms at Cow Girl Talk :)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cowgirltalk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095478856117TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cowgirltalk?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CowGirlTalkDon’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode!

Episode Description

#46: Transitioning from college into the real world is a lot — from finding a job you love (or at least tolerate) to building a life that feels fulfilling outside of work.

Inspired by a suggestion from one of our listeners and with college graduation around the corner for many, we’re tackling career moves, networking, and mindset shifts that make adulting just a little easier in this episode. Plus, Becca’s horrible Popeye’s experience and Emily’s reality TV binge.

In this episode:

High, Low, Buffalo — Braves games, tennis wins, pickle lemonade and an overwhelming amount of ticks
Career talk — Networking, job hunting, finding mentors and making the most of any role
Work-life balance — Creating a life you enjoy outside of work
Big moves — Adjusting to new places for a job and handling the transition
Mindset shifts — How to navigate the highs, lows, and inevitable growing pains of adulthood

Adulting is never a straight path, but finding your way doesn’t have to be miserable. Whether you’re graduating, job hunting, or just trying to keep your head above water, we’ve got you. And if all else fails… just take our advice and avoid Popeye’s.

You can find us on all social media platforms at Cow Girl Talk :)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cowgirltalk/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095478856117

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cowgirltalk?lang=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CowGirlTalk

Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode!