Career Edit
by Vanessa Pileggi Fecca
How I'm Staying The Course When Uncertainty Gets Hard
About this podcast
Life is too short to stay stuck in a career that doesn't inspire you. On Career Edit, Executive Recruiter and Certified Coach Vanessa Pileggi Fecca equips you with the strategies and mindset to transform your career path, unlock new possibilities, and take charge of your life. Whether you're battling self-doubt or unsure of your next move, you'll discover how to overcome fear, build confidence, and take aligned action to create a fulfilling career you’re excited about.
Each episode features insightful coaching and powerful conversations with experts, leaders, and bold professionals.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 24 episodes
- How I'm Staying The Course When Uncertainty Gets Hard · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 23In this episode, Vanessa talks through the reality of change and how change can bring on many uncomfortable feelings. Often times, so uncomfortable that we aren't willing to sit…
- Designing a Career That’s Uniquely Yours with Seattle’s Top Career Coach, Erika Price · 55 min · Season 1 Episode 22In this episode of Career Edit, Vanessa sits down with Erika Price, a career coach who’s as grounded as she is wise. With 20 years of experience in corporate leadership and…
- The Inner Work of Career Fulfillment with Melissa Armstrong · 1 h 6 minWhat if the burnout, overwhelm, or frustration you're feeling at work isn’t just about the job but about your internal response to situations? In this episode of Career Edit, we…
- Redefining Success & Making it Happen with Henna Pryor · 51 min · Season 1 Episode 20I’m joined by Henna Pryor, Workplace Performance Expert, Keynote Speaker, LinkedIn Learning instructor, and award-winning author of Good Awkward. Henna is the founder of Pryority…
- How Nature Fuels Innovation and Authentic Strategy with Jessica DeAngelo, Chief Hiking Officer · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 19This week on Career Edit, we head outdoors (literally and metaphorically) with Jessica DeAngelo, the founder of Hike to Become™ and Chief Hiking Officer. With a background in…
- Building a Skincare Brand from Scratch with Alex Pottash, Founder of Forgotten Skincare · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 18In this episode of Career Edit, I sit down with Alex Pottash, the founder of Forgotten Skincare, a skincare brand that's redefining how we treat our most overlooked skin…
- How to Build a Network That Opens Doors with Sean Hand · 55 min · Season 1 Episode 17In this episode of Career Edit, I’m joined by Sean Hand, founder of Selling By Hand and author of the Amazon best-seller That Was Awkward: 7 Secrets of an Awkward Networker. Sean…
- Mindset is Momentum: The Power of Reframing Negative Thoughts · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 16Negative thoughts are part of being human — but how long you stay stuck in them? That’s where the real impact lies. In this solo episode, Vanessa explores how our primitive…
- Quiet the Noise, Follow the Joy with Sarah Hudson · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 15In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Hudson, a leadership coach, yoga teacher, and former CPA and HR leader who left behind a decade-long corporate career to follow her joy and…
- The Clarity Cure: How Small Actions Lead to Big Breakthroughs in Your Career · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 14Feeling stuck or uncertain about what’s next in your career? You’re not alone — but clarity doesn’t come from sitting still. In this solo episode, I dive into the power of taking…
- Litigation Attorney Turned Personal Stylist - Estelle Winsett on How To Dress The Part · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 13In this episode of Career Edit, Vanessa sits down with personal stylist and former attorney Estelle Winsett to talk about how what you wear to work impacts how you show up. From…
- Unpack Your Money Mindset: Financial Psychology with Kate Duffy · 57 min · Season 1 Episode 12In this episode, I’m joined by Kate Duffy, Senior Financial Advisor and Financial Behavioral Specialist, to explore how our money beliefs—often shaped by childhood…
- Bold Moves, Embracing Challenge, and Building a Personal Brand with Founder and CEO, Shelly Hughes · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 11Vanessa sits down with Shelly Hughes, Founder & CEO of Nolia Roots, a marketing agency helping businesses build purpose-driven brands. Shelly shares her no-BS approach to going…
- It's Time... Here's what's next! · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 10In this episode, Vanessa drops the big career update and how she's really been doing over the past 5 years. She talks about how her career journey has taught her so much about…
- Former Celeb Chef to Food Product Founder: James Barry on Finding Purpose and Navigating the Unknown · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 9In this episode, I sit down with James Barry, whose career has taken some unexpected yet deeply aligned turns—from actor to celebrity private chef to founder of Pluck, an organ…
- How to Embrace the Unknown and Bet on Yourself with CEO, Maggy Wilkinson · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 8We all want to map out the perfect career path, but what if success comes from embracing the unknown instead? Maggy Wilkinson, CEO of Athena Global Advisors, didn’t have a…
- The Secret to Personal Growth: Start Messy, Have Fun · 14 min · Season 1 Episode 7In this solo episode, Vanessa reflects on her growth through starting imperfectly, whether it’s podcasting or creating content. She encourages listeners to embrace failure, take…
- Building an Iconic Bagel Brand From Scratch: Kismet Founders, Alex and Jacob Cohen · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 6In this episode, I sit down with Alex and Jacob Cohen, thehusband/wife duo behind Kismet Bagels, a Philly-born bagel brand that started as a fun experiment during the early days…
- Turn Your Pain Into Purpose with Mindset Coach, Collin Henderson · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 5Struggling with self-doubt or fear of failure? In thisepisode of Career Edit, I sit down with Collin Henderson, a top mindset coach, speaker, and author, who shares how to break…
- Emmy-Winning News Anchor to Entrepreneur: Jillian Mele on Confidence, Career Pivots & Taking Risks · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 4What happens when you walk away from a 20 year career injournalism to chase something new? In this episode, I sit down with Jillian Mele, a two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist…







