

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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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!

Aug 29, 2022 • 25min
#129 Two Job Offers In 30 Days! (A Client Success Story)
One of Lorraine's clients (aged 55) recently landed two fantastic job offers in just 30 days. Hear his story and learn how he did it!

Aug 15, 2022 • 23min
#128 Dream Jobs Do Exist (with Joel Manson)
After working with Lorraine on her Career Jumpstart program, Joel landed his dream job at a new startup. Hear his story and learn how he landed this amazing position, even as an older job seeker.

Aug 1, 2022 • 30min
#127 You Have Everything It Takes (with Lizeth Perez)
After moving to a new country with an unfamiliar language and culture, Lizeth found herself lost and adrift in her career. After five years of waitressing and losing self-confidence, she found the courage to relaunch her career. Listen to her inspiring story and how working with Lorraine and her team transformed her thinking, and her career.

Jul 25, 2022 • 30min
#126 Master The Salary Negotiation
Money makes many of us uncomfortable. Through Career UpRising, Lorraine and her team have coached hundreds of clients on the salary negotiation process. Today's episode will share revealing insights and strategies for how to master this process and make more money in your next positions, or your current one!

Jul 11, 2022 • 20min
#125 Finding Work After 50 with Brian McMullen
It's another Career UpRising success story! Brian McMullen is personal friend and former client of Lorraine's who recently landed a new job. As a late-career job seeker, Brian shares his journey and lessons learned during the coaching and job search process.