When to Jump
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When to Jump
Life is short. How do you know you're living it to its full potential? When do you stay put? And when do you change things up? When to Jump is dedicated to exploring the fundamental question we all think about: When do you chase your dreams? Hosted by Mike Lewis, who left his comfortable job in fina...
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Introducing Inc. Founders Project with Alexa von Tobel
If you enjoy When to Jump, you'll love this new podcast from Inc. called the Founders Project with Alexa von Tobel. You'll hear from top technology e...
Not making it happen isn't an option (feat. Raegan Moya-Jones)
Raegan Moya-Jones was a successful saleswoman when she started her company. Between her kids and full time job, Raegan grew the company into a millio...
Leaning in to your existing strengths (feat. Mark Manson)
Mark Manson went from aspiring musician to bestselling author. His journey helped him realize that following what feels easy and enjoyable can lead to...
The importance of showing up (feat. Ruth Zukerman)
Ruth Zukerman has made many jumps in her life: from dancer to wife, from wife to Soul Cycle founder, from Soul Cycle founder to Fly Wheel founder. For...
The glass-shattering moment (feat. Robin Finney)
Robin Finney quit her job of 11 years to travel the world. How'd she go from office job to around-the-world jetsetter? Take a listen to this special f...
The unsexy side of taking a jump (feat. Stever Robbins a.k.a. Get-It-Done Guy)
This week, we have another guest episode with Stever Robbins, the Get-It-Done Guy. Mike was on Stever's podcast a few years ago and today we're airing...
Taking back your agency (feat. Paul Napper & Anthony Rao)
Paul Napper and Anthony Rao want people to take back control of their lives. They want people to recognize the power of agency. This week, they talk t...
The ways we hold ourselves accountable (feat. Gretchen Rubin)
This week we have a reissue of a classic episode of When to Jump: Mike's interview with Gretchen Rubin. They cover Gretchen's Four Tendencies and how...
Jumping with a plan and a parachute (feat. Mignon Fogarty a.k.a. Grammar Girl)
Mignon Fogarty started the Grammar Girl podcast 12.5 years ago. Today, she talks to Mike about that first jump from science writer to podcaster, and a...
How to prepare financially for your jump (feat. Laura Adams a.k.a. Money Girl)
This week, we have a guest episode from Laura Adams of the Money Girl podcast. Mike went on Laura's podcast in 2017 and today we bring you that conver...
Find what makes you feel like a teenager (feat. Marjorie Gubelmann)
Marjorie Gubelmann returned to her college roots to DJ for 15 minutes at a friend's party. Those 15 minutes turned to 3 hours and DJ Mad Marj was born...
Bold solutions instead of short term fixes (feat. Seth Godin)
This week we return with one of our best episodes: Mike's interview with Seth Godin. Find out how Seth reframes failure and what successful people hav...
Introducing One Plus One
Every great collaboration is a love story. It’s intense. Passionate. Along the way, there are flashes of love, hate, pride, ego, ambition, and brillia...
Taking risks when everyone says not to (feat. Chris Olsen)
Chris Olsen had a secure job in Silicon Valley, but something about the Midwest was calling his name. This week, Mike talks to Chris about leaping fro...
If not now, when? (feat. Peggy Allen)
Peggy Allen went from high powered executive in the television industry to sheep farmer. How'd she do it? Listen for more.
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Finding what brings you joy (feat. Jeff Lee)
This week, Mike talks to COO of ARod Corp, Jeff Lee. In a fascinating conversation, the two cover everything from pivoting between skillsets to how yo...
Balancing your passions and your responsibilties (feat. TreVorski Tylon Garrett)
Mike talks to TreVorski Tylon Garrett about a wide range of topics. From balancing your time as a student athlete to balancing what you want with what...
Enthusiasm goes a long way in any jump (feat. Greg Rose)
Greg Rose jumped from consulting & analytics to a more food centric role. He talks about why is love of the culinary arts helped him go the distance....
Prioritizing the opportunities you don't want to miss (feat. Alissa Orlando)
Alissa Orlando jumped from a corporate dream job to the African continent. She reflects on her journey and what's to come.
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When your dream job isn't your dream job (feat. Alex Korchinski)
Alex Korchinski achieved his childhood dream when he started his own company. But it wasn't everything he thought it would be. Alex talks about jumpin...
How a shared community can boost your jump (feat. Laura and Kelly Moffat)
Laura and Kelly Moffat, co-founders of Kirrin Finch, utilized every means possible to get their business off the ground.
How Sheryl Sandberg inspires women to lean in
Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and founder of Lean In, discusses her career jump from government to tech, and the most important things she learned...
How to jump without leaving your job (feat. Mike McDerment)
Mike McDerment, CEO and co-founder of Freshdesk, doesn't expect to get it right every time he jumps.
Getting rid of your safety net (feat. Matt Pohlson)
Matt Pohlson, co-founder and co-CEO of Omaze, desperately wanted to have dinner with Magic Johnson. He also wanted to save the world. How did his jump...
Don't narrow your perceived path (feat. Jason Feifer of Entrepreneur)
Jason Feifer is the editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur magazine, but he took quite a few surprising jumps to get there. He gets candid about a gritty pat...
Inside the first year of a jump (feat. Manoush Zomorodi)
Manoush Zomordi was one of the first guests on the When to Jump podcast. In the year since that came out, she's made a few huge jumps.
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Appreciate the art of jumping (feat. Robert Fitzpatrick)
Robert Fitzpatrick has changed careers at least 13 times in his illustrious professional life. He shares his secret to being so flexible on this week'...
How to combine your passion with your skills (feat. Lawrence Campbell)
Former USC football player Lawrence Campbell used to think about nothing but sports, but his enthusiasm waned. In this episode, he shares how he re-ig...
How to find a niche in an industry (feat. Alex Armstrong)
Alex Armstrong knew he wanted to make a jump into an industry he was passionate about. He shares his story of of carving out a niche and starting a bu...
Why suffering can lead to great things (feat. Shawn Askinosie)
Shawn Askinosie enjoyed a successful career as a criminal defense lawyer, but left it call to start a chocolate company. It wasn't an easy transition,...
So your jump failed... (feat. James Altucher)
When making a jump, often you are very aware of the possibility that you could fail to achieve what you set out to do. Dealing with that and recoverin...
Why your mindset is crucial (feat. Julie Finn)
Julie Finn has made several jumps, from academia to finance to working for herself. In each jump, though, she discovered that getting herself mentally...
How to hold two dream jobs at once (feat. Casey Gibson)
Casey Gibson got into the music industry as part of a band, and stayed in it by making music for commercials. But for his latest jump, the pianist dec...
How to stay productive during your jump (feat. Stever Robbins)
Stever Robbins hosts the popular Get It Done Guy podcast, but besides being a productivity expert he has also made several career jumps of his own. He...
How to balance a job and a side hustle (feat. Nick Martell & Jack Kramer)
Nick Martell and Jack Kramer were each working in finance when their financial newsletter, Marketsnacks, took off. Since then, the two have managed to...
How do I take the first step? (feat. Nivi Achanta)
Nivi Achanta decided to go to a networking event on a whim, and that turned out to be the key to accomplishing the hardest part of any jump: taking th...
Before and after making the jump (feat. Amy Van Haren)
Amy Van Haren had an idea to build a community, but she determined the best way to do it would be to meet them face-to-face. In this episode of When T...
Breaking barriers (feat. Brenda Berkman)
Brenda Berkman abandoned her law career just as it was getting started to take one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet: A firefighter. Berman's j...
Am I too old to jump? (feat. Phyllis Hochman)
Phyllis Hochman was in her 40s when she decided to move to Tucson Arizona from New York City with her husband. Together, they built a life that barely...
Making the most of your chances (feat. John Valverde)
As a young man, John Valverde made a big mistake. But his time in prison didn't prevent him from impacting others' lives, and transforming his own.