Honest conversations about work, identity, and everything in between.
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Careers Unfiltered is a podcast for people navigating real careers in a not-so-linear world.
Hosted by Laura Hartnell of Brightside Careers, alongside co-host Melissa Macfarlane Heidmiller, the show explores the messy, meaningful, and often unspoken parts of professional life including career transitions, identity shifts, burnout, ambition, leadership, and the moments that force us to rethink what “success” actually looks like.
This isn’t surface-level career advice or hustle culture soundbites.
It’s thoughtful conversation, practical insight, and candid reflection grounded in real experiences from people who’ve been there.
Whether you’re questioning your next move, rebuilding after a setback, or simply craving more honesty about work and life, Careers Unfiltered creates space for the conversations many of us are already having quietly.
What We Talk About
Topics may include:
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Career pivots and turning points
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Burnout, boundaries, and redefining success
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Personal branding and professional identity
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Leadership, confidence, and self-trust
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Job searching in today’s reality
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Stories you don’t usually hear on LinkedIn
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Insights from guest recruiters, HR managers, employment lawyers, DEI experts, and more
Each episode is designed to leave you feeling a little more grounded, a little less alone, and more equipped to navigate what’s next.
Have a Question or Story to Share?
Careers Unfiltered is designed to be a participatory show—not just something you listen to, but something you’re part of.
In future episodes, we’ll be inviting listeners to call in with their real career dilemmas and work through them live with Laura and Melissa. This is your space to be honest, unfiltered, and heard, whether you’re navigating a tough transition, feeling stuck, questioning your next move, or wrestling with something you don’t feel comfortable talking about with friends or colleagues.
If you’d like to:
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Submit a career question or situation you’re navigating
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Be considered for a future call-in episode
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Share a topic you wish people talked about more openly
We’d love to hear from you.
All submissions are confidential, and you may remain fully anonymous if you choose. Nothing is shared without your consent.
Fill out the form and get in touch!
What Happens If You’re Selected to Call In?
If your question or story is selected for a future episode, we’ll reach out by email with next steps. You’ll receive filming dates, call-in details, and a brief overview of what to expect so you can feel prepared and comfortable.
Coming Soon!
New episodes will be available on YouTube and major podcast platforms.