What's Next? With Lacey
What’s Next? With Lacey is your backstage pass into the careers you think you’re curious about but don’t actually understand. Ever catch yourself Googling “what does a Account Manager do?” or “how do I even get into that industry?” Same. That’s why this podcast exists. Every two weeks, Lacey sits down with young professionals across all kinds of industries — from health tech to entertainment to whatever job you’ve seen on LinkedIn and thought: wait, is that real? It’s like an informational interview without the awkward LinkedIn DM. They talkday-to-day realities, internships, career pivots and how they got their foot in the door — with zero jargon and all the honest advice you wish someone had told you sooner. Whether you're job-hunting, soul-searching, or just nosy about what people actually do all day, this is the podcast to help you figure out what’s next.
Episodes
This week, Lacey sits down with her college friend Amelia — and yes, they do start with a little nostalgic spiral about their first job mixing cocktails on campus. But from there, it gets into all things health tech.
Amelia is now a Product Owner at a health tech company, and she’s got a story. We’re talking: prepping for the MCAT, applying to 20+ med schools… and then pulling out of all of them. Yep. Full pivot ener...
This week, Lacey sits down with Britt, a Partner Manager in Emerging Sales — or, as Lacey puts it, a total powerhouse in the world of advertising and media (cue the Mad Men reboot).
Britt breaks down what it’s really like to work in advertising and sales — the pressure, the pace, and the pivot she made from media planning to a client-facing role in sales. They dive into her career journey, her agency experience, what d...
This week Lacey sits down with Seb, who is in his final semester of grad school, earning a dual degree in Business and International & Public Affairs. They dive deep into his decision-making process—why he chose grad school, why these specific programs, and how his internships shaped his career goals (spoiler: he's eyeing a future in Venture Capital).
Beyond academics, they discuss the challenges of the job hu...
In this special first solo episode of What’s Next? With Lacey, host Lacey Dikkers shares the story behind the podcast, why she believes informational interviews are the secret weapon of any career journey, and her hopes for the future of the show. She also dives into the types of guests she’s looking to feature—so if you’ve got a great career story, she wants to hear from you! And hey, it’s her first solo episode… so ...
This week on What's Next? With Lacey, podcasting expert Nick Castner joins the show to share his journey in the industry.
From launching his own podcast and turning it into a full-fledged company to getting acquired, moving to NYC and working with major names like Condé Nast and Atomic Entertainment, Nick has built an impressive career in podcast marketing and monetization.
He offers valuable insights into the busi...
This week, Lacey sits down with Divya, an accomplished talent agent in the news and broadcasting industry. They first met at the start of their careers as Agent Trainees in a talent agency mailroom, and Divya has since grown into a powerhouse agent in the news department. With a mission to support her clients and shape the future of news, Divya shares her journey and the challenges she’s overcome along the way. Listen...
This week Lacey spoke with the brilliant Liz, a TV writer currently writing on a major streaming hit. Liz shares an insider’s view of what it’s like to work on her current show, her creative process, and how she draws inspiration for her own projects. She also opens up about the sacrifices and journey that led her to become a writer, and they dig deep into what it takes to climb the ladder in the industry, all the way...
This week, Lacey had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the inspiring Giovanna Ventola. You might recognize her from TikTok, or know her as the founder of the game-changing work force community, Rhize. In this exciting conversation, they dive deep into the creation of Rhize—how Giovanna started it, the impact it’s making today, and her vision for the future. Plus, Giovanna shares her journey that led her to fo...
In the Season 2 premiere of What's Next?, Lacey sits down with the incredible Amit, a recent medical school graduate on the verge of starting his residency in Internal Medicine. Together, they dive deep into the realities of med school, from navigating challenging coursework to surviving those brutal early morning rotations. Amit shares his personal journey, offering valuable insights and advice for anyone curiou...
In this episode, Lacey has the pleasure of chatting with Kristina Latino, an independent Artist Manager at Cornerscape Artist Management. Their conversation takes listeners on a journey through the intricate world of artist management. They explore Kristina's unique career path, the challenges and rewards of managing artists, and the day-to-day realities of her role. Kristina also shares insights into the music i...
This week, Lacey sat down with Katy, a Gender Integration Associate working in International Development. If you're wondering what that means, don’t worry—Katy breaks it all down for us. They explain their job, delve into the world of international development, and share fantastic insights on navigating grad school, maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and so much more.
Tune in for Katy's amazing stories ...
In this week's episode, join Lacey as she chats with Stacey, a seasoned assistant in the TV industry who's navigated the worlds of development and current programming. They delve into the common journey many entertainment pros share—starting as an assistant. It's the essential first step that paves the way for all entertainment career adventures.
Stacey spills the beans on assistant life, from the daily ...
Join Lacey in this glamorous episode as she dives into the world of beauty and social media magic! Our guest, Kate, shares her journey from PR Intern to crafting captivating content for a top beauty brand. Discover the secrets behind the sparkle as we discuss her career milestones, how she has navigated the field, and what she hopes to do in the future . Get ready for a dazzling conversation that's sure to leave ...
On this week's episode, Lacey speaks with Lewis, a recruiter for the Finance and Tech markets. Lewis has worked the London markets, New York markets and now has recently made the move to Singapore. Recruitment seems like a tough industry that requires a lot of hard work but it certainly doesn't come without its benefits.
They talk about the ins and outs of the recruitment industry as a whole, why h...
This week Lacey chats with Kenzie, an Occupational Therapist specializing in home health for adults and geriatric adults. Occupational Therapists seem to be the hidden gems of the healthcare industry in that people never really know what they do but thats because they are doing absolutely everything. It is a profession that really covers it all; from helping women about to give birth to helping geriatric adults contin...
This week Lacey speaks with Natalie, a High School English Teacher who has recently finished her PhD. If you are remotely interested in either of these paths, this is the episode for you. Natalie is so evidently passionate about being a teacher and about being a student that Lacey was almost convinced to switch everything up and head back to school.
In their conversation, they discussed the day to day of bei...
Forget the Mad Men days of smoky boardrooms and cutthroat competition. In this episode of What's Next? with Lacey, we dive into the dynamic world of digital advertising with Danny, a young Account Manager at Walmart Connect.
Danny's professional journey took him from a college internship at MSNBC to working at an ad agency and finally to the cutting edge of retail e-commerce at Walmart. He'll s...
This week Lacey chats with Mehmet, a Client Services Manager at a Financial Technology company. During his time at this company he also has had experience in Product Management and Corporate Strategy. So, they do a deep dive into all three of those roles; what are they like? how do they differ? what skills did he learn? etc. But they also discuss the ins and outs of the corporate world and how Mehmet has managed to ta...
This week Lacey is joined by Marina, an On-Screen Journalist for ITV News currently based in Wales. Throughout her career she has worked in many different roles within the journalism field, both in radio and TV, within Britain and abroad. They talk about what she has taken away from each experience and how she has worked her way to the On-Screen position she has now. Marina has an incredible outlook on navigating your...
On this week's episode, Lacey talks with Kat, a management consultant at a Big Three Firm. Kat has been a consultant for all of her career so provides excellent insight into what the day to day looks like, how to grow in the field and how responsibilities change as you grow. On top of that, Lacey gets Kat's advice, tips and tricks not only on how to get into consulting but also for the infamous consulting in...
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