The mixtape career
Careers today are like a great mixtape—eclectic, carefully curated, and all the better for mixing it up.
Gone are the days of a straight, predictable path.
Now, it's about blending diverse experiences and finding your groove in unexpected ways.
Like a mixtape, the best careers have variety but follow a theme.
Each role, project, or side hustle adds something unique, just like combining Nina Simone's depth with Taylor Swift's storytelling or the energy of The Killers.
The magic is in the blend.
A great career, like a great mixtape, has highs, lows, and everything in between.
Some days you hustle like Dolly Parton in "9 to 5," other times you’re finding your voice with Nina Simone's “Feelin’ Good” or powering through challenges with U2's “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.”
Every phase has its purpose.
Here’s a career-inspired playlist to carry with you on your creative career journey:
Nina Simone – "Feelin' Good" (finding empowerment in your journey)
The Killers – "Mr. Brightside" (pushing through setbacks)
Prince – "Let’s Go Crazy" (embracing risk and energy)
Dolly Parton – "9 to 5" (the daily hustle)
Taylor Swift – "Shake It Off" (letting go of setbacks)
Daft Punk – "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" (hard work and resilience)
U2 – "I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For" (the quest for purpose)
REM – "Shiny Happy People" (building positive connections)
Jeff Buckley – "Grace" (navigating challenges with grace)
Joni Mitchell – "Both Sides Now" (reflecting on your journey)
A mixtape tells a story—so does your career. What’s on your playlist so far?
And more importantly - what’s up next?
(PS. Listen to The Career Mixtape #1 here: https://spoti.fi/47KSf8z)
