Twenty Something Yak

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Community and Business with Russell Cox

Say Cheese with Christina Moyer

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Web of Light with Dr. Kevin Ross Emery

Divorce 101 with Carolyn Ellis

Women’s Poker Yak with Dianna Donofrio

Chillin’ with Bobby Joe with Bobby Joe Holman

Red Hot Living with Lynn Ward

KarmaDharma Radio with Suzanne with Suzanne Toro

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Welcome to Twenty Something Yak with Christine Hassler. Today’s guest is Adam Sachs, cofounder of Ignighter.com

Online Dating

In the day of a “www” for everything, even the age-old ritual of courtship is moving to the internet. But what are the do’s and don’ts of online dating? How do you make your profile standout? Moreover, if you are a twentysomething, is resorting to online dating a sign of desperation? And how do you avoid the awkwardness of meeting someone face-to-face for the fist time? Tune into my interview with Adam Sachs, cofounder of Ignighter.com, the first online group dating site, for the answers to all these questions and more! Read the rest of this entry »

Welcome to Twenty Something Yak with Christine Hassler.

Todays guest is Paul Forster, CEO of Indeed.com.

In today’s tough job market, you need all the tools you can possibly have at your disposal. One of my favorite job searching sites is Indeed.com and this week’s show features an exclusive interview with CEO of the premiere job search website Indeed.com, Paul Forster. I ask Paul the questions on the minds of twenty-somethings’ like: “How do I search for a job if I don’t know what I want to do?”; “How do I find a job if I don’t have a specialized niche”; “How do I find out Read the rest of this entry »

Welcome to Twenty Something Yak with Christine Hassler.     Todays guest is Lindsey Pollak, Career Expert

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Welcome to Twenty Something Yak with Christine Hassler.   Today’s guest is Michele Meiché, a Transformation Coach

Are you a twenty-something who feels confused and overwhelmed? Are you questioning who you are and what you want to do? Then you MUST tune in for my talk with Michele Meiché (www.selfinlight.com), a Transformation Coach, as we discuss WHY this phase of life is so challenging. You will be reassured as Michele explains the astrological and spiritual truths these formative years and offers strategies and guidance for navigating your twenty-something experience. We discuss why it is totally normal to be struggling right now and how you can make the most out of your “quarter-life crisis.” Read the rest of this entry »

Welcome to Twenty Something Yak with Christine Hassler. Todays guest is Jodi Hassler, Licensed Professional Counselor and a Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Christine’s mom.

I am very excited to share this podcast with you because I interview one of my greatest teachers, mentors, and supporters – my mother, Jodi Hassler (www.jodihassler.com). I have her to thank for biting the “self-growth” bug. My mom, known to others as Jodi, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. I have personally benefited from her hypnotherapy sessions and wanted to share her with all of you. Many people hold assumptions about hypnotherapy or don’t know much about it; therefore, in this interview, Read the rest of this entry »

Welcome to Twenty Something Yak with Christine Hassler.Todays guest is Alexandra Levit, an expert on Gen Y

Today’s twenty-something is often referred to as being part of the Gen Y or Millennial Generation. But what does being a member of Gen Y really mean? What are the stereotypes that accompany membership in this generation AND does membership have it’s privileges. Listen to Christine’s conversation with Alexandra Levit, an expert on Gen Y in the workplace. Read the rest of this entry »

Welcome to Twenty Something Yak with Christine Hassler. Todays guest is Samara O’Shea

Samara is an outspoken advocate on behalf of the written word. Listen in to hear her tips on how to write a great letter, how she started a letter writing service to save the art of letter writing, became a published author, and found a way to turn her passion into a full-time career. She is the author of the recently released Note to Self: On Keeping a Journal and Other Dangerous Pursuits (July 2008) and For the Love of Letters: A 21st-Century Guide to the Art of Letter Writing. She also runs a letter-writing service at LetterLover.net and writes for the Huffington Post. Read the rest of this entry »

Welcome to Twenty Something Yak with Christine Hassler. Todays guest is Lauren Hasson, The Resume Girl

Want to know how to sell yourself in a cover letter? In an interview? How about the top resume mistakes? Top resume tips? Lauren Hasson, known as The Resume Girl, offers expert advice and insight to job-seeking recent college grads and twenty somethings. Listen to her common sense approach and easily applicable specific tips to help you get noticed and stand out amongst all the other job applicants.

Check out her website http://theresumegirl.com/ for a free initial resume and career consultation. And mention you listened to this interview for complimentary additional in-depth career analysis.
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Welcome to Twenty Something Yak with Christine Hassler. Todays guest is Becky Shambauch, President and CEO of SHAMBAUGH

Do you want to know what common career de-railers are? Would you like to get unstuck, empowered, and prosper in your career? Listen to as Christine talks to Becky Shambaugh who has over twenty years of experience helping organizations and executives respond to critical leadership challenges and opportunities in today’s business environment. She is the author of It’s Not A Glass Ceiling, It’s A Sticky Floor and is President and CEO of SHAMBAUGH, where she founded Women In Leadership and Learning (WILL), an organization dedicated to the research, advancement, and retention of women leaders and executives. Read the rest of this entry »