The After Work Hangout

The After Work Hangout

Are you feeling stuck in your career? Are you unsure how to make a change? Would you like to know how others have navigated their careers at different life stages? Welcome to The After Work Hangout, the podcast where you’ll hear why and how everyday people shifted their careers to meet their personal needs. These honest conversations will explore how different aspects of life, unexpected events, and external factors often influence work-related decisions. Host and career coach Crystal Lee, joined by guests from different professional fields and backgrounds, share the real-life stories behind their career moves. From layoffs to burnouts, get ready to hear what’s only revealed after work hours. In Season 1, we’ll dish on Work and Money, and you might be surprised by the underlying factors that have led to different career and financial decisions. Listen, get inspired, and make the moves that are right for you.

Episodes

September 17, 2025 52 mins

Morgan Chojnacki listens to her heart. After 20+ years of experience in technical writing, non-profit communications, and community advocacy, she decided to make a change. Learn how she researched her options, balanced school and work, and ultimately launched her counselling practice. Friends and strangers supported her along the way, and now Morgan pays it forward by lifting others up. 

 

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Meena Das, CEO of Namaste Data, founded her data and AI equity consulting company to align her values, identity, skills, and vision for the world. As a highly intentional and empathetic person, Meena shares how she navigates situations where power, privilege, and money can complicate saying no. Tune in for her wise tips on self-reflection and decision-making in a complex world.

 

Show notes: relocal.ca/why-saying-no-is-hard-and-wor...

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Miranda Sam is the founder of Shortlisted, an elevated clothing line for short women who are short on time. She had dreamed of owning her own brand since she was 7 years old. Then the pandemic and the birth of her first child finally nudged her to take action.    Listen to how Miranda launched a fashion line from concept to creation, the modern challenges of garment production, and why she still has a 9-5 job.   Show Notes: relocal...
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Miranda Maslany built a career for herself as a self-employed artist. But her journey from non-profit work to a full-time career in graphic recording and illustration wasn't simple, involving years of experimentation, open communication, and calculated risks. Learn how she managed big decisions, navigated external pushback, and cared for herself while building momentum for her business.

 

Show Notes: relocal.ca/find-the-path-to-sel...

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Sholeh Atash provides practical advice on how to negotiate for what you’re worth. Having worked her way up from a web developer to a senior operations leader in the male-dominated tech industry, she’s now passionate about guiding others toward career success.

Listen to learn how Sholeh connected with mentors, demonstrated her worth, and confidently asked for the compensation that supports her needs.

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Darlene Ma transitioned from teaching in a classroom to managing projects in tech—a shift that pushed her to recognize her worth beyond productivity. Along the way, she broke free from inherited money myths, increased her income through side hustles, and realized the importance of rest and reflection. Listen in to hear how Darlene recovered from burnout to secure her financial future.

Show Notes: relocal.ca/take-care-of-your-future...

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Binisha Giri went from budgeting for candy at age 9 to buying her first home at age 26. Now, she’s a financial consultant who makes money simple for others. Find out what you can do to start building wealth (even from zero) so that when the time is right, you’ll have the confidence to change jobs, start a business, or do what your heart desires without financial anxiety.

Show Notes: relocal.ca/gain-the-financial-confidence-to-chang...

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February 17, 2025 1 min

Feeling stuck in your career? Unsure how to make a change? Want to know how others have navigated their careers at different life stages?

Welcome to The After Work Hangout, the podcast where you’ll hear why & how everyday people shifted their careers to meet their personal needs. These honest conversations will explore how different aspects of life, often influence work-related decisions.

Listen, get inspired & make the rig...

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