

Career Uprising
Lorraine Rise
Are you over 40, or even over 50, and feeling stuck or overlooked because of your age? Imagine if your experience was celebrated, not rejected.
On Career UpRising, Lorraine Rise shows professionals in the mid and late career stage how to combat ageism and up-level their careers. As a 2X career changer and seasoned recruiter, Lorraine knows the challenges of getting hired, especially when you’ve got gray hairs.
Whether you're ready for a complete career shift or just want to take your current role to new heights, Lorraine shares the insights, strategies and inspiration you need to make it happen. No more feeling resigned to a job that doesn't fulfill you.
Tune in to discover how to:
- Position your age as a competitive advantage
- Break free from a toxic work environment
- Negotiate a higher salary and better benefits
- Find meaningful work that aligns with your values
- Beat out younger candidates for your dream role
It's time to master your next career move and write the next empowering chapter of your professional story. Career UpRising is your roadmap.
On Career UpRising, Lorraine Rise shows professionals in the mid and late career stage how to combat ageism and up-level their careers. As a 2X career changer and seasoned recruiter, Lorraine knows the challenges of getting hired, especially when you’ve got gray hairs.
Whether you're ready for a complete career shift or just want to take your current role to new heights, Lorraine shares the insights, strategies and inspiration you need to make it happen. No more feeling resigned to a job that doesn't fulfill you.
Tune in to discover how to:
- Position your age as a competitive advantage
- Break free from a toxic work environment
- Negotiate a higher salary and better benefits
- Find meaningful work that aligns with your values
- Beat out younger candidates for your dream role
It's time to master your next career move and write the next empowering chapter of your professional story. Career UpRising is your roadmap.
Episodes
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Feb 20, 2023 • 17min
#139 Let Other People Judge You
Too often we get caught up in other people's opinions. Our boss, our spouse, or society at large. In a social media obsessed world, it seems like everyone has an opinion about us. How can you find peace and happiness in a world filled with so much judgement? Today's show will offer practical guidance for improving your relationship with yourself and those around you to benefit your career and every aspect of life.

Feb 6, 2023 • 25min
#138 How To Spot A Toxic Job Before You Take It
Many of Lorraine's clients want to know how to evaluate a company when they are interviewing for a new job. How can you know what a job will be like? Can you ever know the truth until it's too late? Lorraine will answer these questions. If you are in a job search, listen up!

Jan 23, 2023 • 30min
#137 Life After Teaching with Martha Paben
Martha Paben returns to the show! Listen to her first interview on episode 12 and then hear her update in today's show- 4 years later! Find out how she made the transition out of the public school system and what life is like in the corporate world.

Jan 9, 2023 • 26min
#136 The 2023 Job Market: How To Prepare
The job market is uncertain right now. Layoffs are happening in tech and finance. What can you do to prepare? Listen to this show for 5 strategies to make the most of the current economy and still thrive in 2023!

Dec 12, 2022 • 16min
#135 What I Accomplished (and Learned) in 2022
In the last show of 2022, Lorraine shares her personal and professional accomplishments and lessons learned and gives you the opportunity to do the same!

Dec 5, 2022 • 15min
#134 Job Searching During The Holidays
Don't fall for the myth of reduced hiring during the holidays. While this is true at some companies, many companies still hire during this time. Delaying your job search will only delay your progress. Lorraine shares four distinct reasons why you should take advantage of the holiday season and keep applying!

Nov 21, 2022 • 14min
#133 Happiness Is Not The Goal
The pursuit of happiness. The American Dream. We're all supposed to chase success and happiness, right? Not exactly. This inspirational show will provide a new perspective on what life is really all about and you should be focusing on in order to be happy, and it's not what you think!

Nov 7, 2022 • 21min
#132 The Truth About Micromanagers
We've all had that boss that micromanages us and gets under skin. Why do people do this? Is it even effective? Lorraine will shed light on this behavior and help you learn how to work productively with your micromanaging boss.

Oct 24, 2022 • 19min
#131 Recession-Proof Your Career
We're either in a recession, or heading for one. What can you do to maintain job security? How can you improve your prospects? Lorraine passionately believes that EVERYONE is employable. Listen to today's show that is packed with specific strategies and action items to recession-proof your career, no matter who you are!

Oct 10, 2022 • 26min
#130 The Truth About Quiet Quitting
There’s a lot of talk about this idea of quiet quitting. What it is, what it isn’t. Quiet quitting is not new. Nearly everyone has done this at some point. In today's show, Lorraine will weigh in on this trending issue and you share the REAL reason you are quiet quitting and who you are actually quitting on. It's not what you think!