It’s time for YOU to tell the story
of your winding, unique, and very
purposeful career path.
Listen up.
Purposeful Professional Media (PPM) is a podcast and social initiative dedicated to unearthing authentic career paths. Nothing is off limits as we seek to discover how our careers can be the highest expression of ourselves.
Our Narrative Process
For the People
We provide our guests with a space to unearth their personalities and interests beyond their titles.
For your CAREER
Our episodes produce powerful insights that you can apply directly to your career path and goals.
For the culture
We believe that your identity is a strength in discussing and motivating our listeners.
Connecting careers to (THE) pop culture *
Connecting careers to (THE) pop culture *
We go beyond interviews and seek to discover and uncover insights at the intersection of society, culture, and career development.
Our guests are diverse & multifaceted people
redefining what it means to be professional.
Here’s what the guests have to say..
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I recently had the pleasure of being a guest on the Purposeful Professional podcast and I must say, it was an absolute delight. The conversation was engaging, insightful, and thought-provoking.
Drea DeMarchi, Marketing Agency Founder and CEO
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It was a great experience for me from start to finish. I enjoyed the structured nature of the process from the onboarding materials to the end.
Chan-Louis, Sustainability Consultant and Founder
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The podcast session was a deep conversation. It touched on parts of our stories we often keep to ourselves, without realizing those are key moments that could transform another person's story.
Uche Ogbonna, Program Manager at The Watson Institute
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Great conversation! Unlike other interviews, this felt very two sided and casual, more like a friendly conversation rather than an interview. I loved the format.
Arianna Beetz, Founder and CEO of Nourish
Our Episodes and Insights Cover……
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Discovering what drives you, and connecting the dots from your past and present to seek deeper meaning in life.
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Learning that you can love what you do and also make money for it. Finding ways to monetize your core interests.
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Taking the leap to do something new and fresh - whether in entrepreneurship, creative fields, or even creating your own role.
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Learning to find the deeper meaning in life’s harsh events . Seeking ways to re-invent ourselves when life throws us a curve ball
It’s time to tell the story of your career
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Surayya was so fun to talk to with her thoughtful, enthusiastic and New York upfront approach to meaningful questions!
Hitisha Sharma, Engineering Manager
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Surayya is an *excellent* host! She does ALL of the prep work to be sure that you are prepared for a thoughtful and engaging conversation, then is an amazing active listener and keeps the conversation flowing. The time flew by!
Becca Bean, Chief of Staff at MGT
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I really enjoyed my conversation with Surayya! She is an incredible host, knowing just how to guide the conversation and keep it going.
Dr. Cabrera-Salazar, Founder and CEO of Movement Consulting
Our Podcast Host
Our Podcast Host
Our host is energetic, empathetic, and committed to unearthing the perspectives of others. A nontraditional “professional” herself, she is authentically impactful.
Contact us.
thepurposefulprofessional@gmail.com
(914)-246-1121
TEALSAGE LLC
New York, NY 12345