You're Not Qualified - A Podcast
by Courtney Heitter
This podcast highlights the amazing people who are making the world a better place, but are traditionally unqualified for the way they are contributing. Imposter syndrome is a very real phenomenon that stops people from believing in themselves and taking action to contribute to the world in amazing ways. We all need to bring our unique interests and talents to the table to make a positive difference in the world - you don't need to be the top expert in your field and you don't need to have that perfect degree. Just begin. And then keep going.
Copyright: Copyright 2024 by Courtney Heitter
Episodes
You're Qualified - To Build A Startup From Scratch
49m · PublishedThe future of the world is uncertain. The young adults of today have A LOT riding on them; not only are they dealing with the tribulations of growing up, as we all did, they are dealing with growing up in a world where navigating the future is not as clear as it used to be. Though, not to be a pessimist -- there is a lot of beauty ahead, as well as serious potential. Eddie Mazariegos is a startup founder and brother of a member of Gen Z. Eddie is on a mission to help others like his brother discover who they are and how they want to contribute to the world. He had to pave this path forward while being pushed in other directions, and he wants to share his story with us all.
Get inspired - and go start that company.
Find Eddie:
Web
Eddie's IG
Future Gen IG
Find Courtney:
Email: [email protected]
IG
Website
You're Qualified - To Be A C-Suite Exec As A Neurodivergent Person
1h 7m · PublishedThere are barriers to entry for many people who are labeled "different" - that is, not your white straight neurotypical male (it is not a lie). Neurodivergent people are not an exception to this. Autistic, people with ADD, ADHD, Anxiety... etc. do not have the same opportunities presented to them to grow their career. Mentra, and Shea Belsky, are on a mission to change this reality.
You are qualified to have that job you want, even as a neurodivergent person. There is a seat at the table for you.
Find Shea:
Web: Mentra, Shea
IG: Mentra, Shea Belsky
Email: [email protected]
Super Powers Mentorship / Consulting found here
Find Courtney:
Email: [email protected]
IG
Website
You're Qualified - To Climb Mountains
1h 5m · PublishedMountaineering requires strength and endurance that we are just not sure we have until we are tested. The mountains bring out the best in us, don't get me wrong -- but they bring it out in an environment that literally kills people. We can learn so much from the mountains. Danger looms, and adventure calls. Will you answer? You are qualified to pursue the mountains. Join Lisa Thompson as she tells us about believing in herself and honing unwavering courage in the most challenging moments of her life. We can learn so much from her. One step in front of the other.
Find Lisa:
Web
IG
Alpine Athletics, Lisa's Coaching Business
Buy her book, "Finding Elevation", Here and Here
Find Courtney:
Email: [email protected]
IG
Website
You're Qualified - To Make $30K MORE Within One Year
1h 1m · PublishedCALLING ALL WOMEN: Do you think you are paid enough in your current role? Be honest...
It's no, isn't it. It is probably a no. Do you want to make $30K MORE?! Yes, of course you do. This is the episode for you.
Mia Smithson is the Founder and CEO of The 30K Program, a coaching business dedicated to leveling up women in the workforce, landing them $30K more than they were paid in their last role. Women learn to negotiate, package their skills, and how to advocate for themselves. Most importantly, they are encouraged to believe they are worthy of the money. So often, women feel they are not qualified to go after higher paying jobs or jobs that seem way out of their skill set. This belief is valid, based on the societies millions of women live in, but it is not reality. Mia is here to show you the truth and encourage you to go for everything you dream of. Get uncomfortable.
Find Mia:
IG
The 30K Program
Co-Founder Matching website
Find Courtney:
Email: [email protected]
IG
Website
You're Qualified - To Pursue Life On A Motorcycle, One KM At A Time
1h 9m · PublishedHave you ever wanted to travel the world? Have you ever wanted to put a 9-5 aside for years and travel with your significant other and your dog, or maybe even solo with your dog? Here is your sign to do it. Figure out some logistics, sure, but go ahead and drive off into the sunset without looking back (except to pass safely, that is).
On this episode we chat with Jess Stone. Jess is traveling all over the world to raise money for "Girl Up", with her German Shepherd, Moxie, and her husband. She is the definition of 'badass' and pursuing your goals and dreams, even if they scare you and even if you want to give up sometimes. Focus on where you want to go and strap (your dog) in... let's go. Keep your eyes on what you want to achieve.
Find Jess:
Web (to donate to Girl Up and to purchase Ruffly gear)
Ruffly-specific donate LINK for Girl Up (can also donate from website above)
IG
Find Courtney:
Email: [email protected]
IG
Website
You're Qualified - To Become A Ceramicist
53m · PublishedWelcome to Season 3, Imposters!
Wowza it is great to be back. I hope you did all sorts of things you were afraid to do while this pod was on a break.
We are ringing in Season 3 with a talented and incredible artist - the owner of S.T.CAO Ceramics, Steph Cao. Steph left her 9-5 job a few years ago to pursue her ceramic art full time and hasn't looked back. She didn't study art, and though she loved playing with clay as a young human, she didn't find her way to it full time until she was an adult. There were many reasons for this, but one lesson reigns true: believe you can and just do it.
Find Steph:
Website
IG
Find Courtney:
Email: [email protected]
IG
Website
You're Qualified - To Apply For THAT Job You Want
1h 9m · PublishedFriends, Imposters -- this is the episode of all episodes to end a season. Resume writing, job applying, confidence building for said resume writing and job applying, are nerve-wracking endeavors. But I'll let you in on a secret: we are all nervous and it is just a game that you can learn to play. Julie Mendelson is here to prove that to you and offer sage advice. Julie is a corporate senior recruiter and freelance career advisor. She has been in these roles for years and knows her way around a great resume and interview experience, so I think we can trust her advice.
We chat about what makes a great resume, debunk some TikTok myths, the importance of highlighing transferable skills (there it is again!), how being open and confident will get you SO far, and much more. Also that anxiety just rules our lives so let's embrace it, yea?
It's all a game. Let's learn how to play it.
Find Julie:
IG - professional
IG - personal
Find "Skills- The Common Denominator"
Find Courtney:
Email: [email protected]
IG
Website
You're Qualified - To Own and Run An Internet Radio Station
47m · PublishedYou know that narrative you were taught about yourself, probably when you were really young, that you now know is false but you still hold onto? Get rid of it. Yes, that one. Get it out of here, it has no place with you now. You can reinvent yourself and become a version of yourself that better serves the life you want to lead. Don't let anyone tell you differently.
Join Courtney as she chats with Trina Wilcox, the founder and owner of RunRadio.net - an internet radio station that highlights independent artists and their work. Musicians, authors, entrepreneurs, you name it. Trina and Courtney chat about the boom of computers, leaning into fear and at times uncomfortable growth, transferrable skills (there it is again!), and so much more.
Be it until you see it.
Find Trina:
Run Radio
Website
Find Courtney:
Email: [email protected]
IG
Website
You're Qualified - To Become A Product Manager Without an MBA
1h 4m · PublishedLook, I am not saying an MBA might be a waste of your time and an egregious waste of your money... well.. MAYBE - BUT I know it is the best choice for many people. BUT on the other side, it is NOT the best choice for a great many other people who want to grow in business, especially as a Product Manager. This episode explores the depths of why this is true, and why a degree may also be valuable - it depends on what it is you want.
Join Courtney as she chats with Richard Dyer, a law student turned Product Manager. He taught himself SQL, and pivoted that into analytics, and that into product. You can learn and work hard and get where you want to go. Promise. And if you don't believe me, believe Richard. No hard feelings.
Psst.. don't believe everything you think.
Find Richard:
Find Courtney:
Email: [email protected]
IG
Website
You're Qualified - To Become A Nonprofit Founder (Part 2)
1h 17m · PublishedDid you know that you can train dogs to be used as conservation detectives? That's right - dogs that are trained to find endangered species, whether that be from the scat or actual parts of the animal. We know dogs are amazing, but I feel like I haven't even scratched the surface of their capabilities.
Join Courtney as she chats with Kayla Fratt for the second and final episode of the "Nonprofit Founder" series - she trains dogs for K9 Conservationists, a nonprofit organization she founded and now runs with two other women. We talk about how competetive conservation is, being fired and turning that into an opportunity to start your own business, the parallels between nonprofits and for-profit startups, thinking like a man to help you succeed (yes I cringed too, but we talk about why this is true), and so much more.
Get outside of your comfort zone.
Find Kayla:
k9conservationists.org
Podcast: k9conservationists - where you get your podcasts
FB
IG
Collies Without Borders IG and YouTube
Twitter (just Kayla)
Find Courtney
Email: [email protected]
IG
Website
You're Not Qualified - A Podcast has 63 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 63:09:52. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 24th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 17th, 2024 05:50.
