AI career coaching is here... and it's transforming how job seekers, entrepreneurs, and professionals grow, connect, and thrive.

I'm beyond excited to share this powerful conversation with my amazing guest, Chloe Spillane, founder of Chloe Careers and the visionary behind Chloe AI, an incredible AI career coach that's reshaping how job seekers, professionals, and entrepreneurs navigate their careers. In this episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast, we discuss how AI in career development is changing the game for anyone looking to land that next big opportunity.

Chloe and I talk about her journey from New York's fast-paced startup scene to building her AI-powered career guidance tool from the quiet beauty of regional Australia. We explore what it takes to create a digital twin technology experience that feels real and personal, how she's helping people prepare for interviews with AI interview preparation tools, and why this moment marks a major shift in the future of work AI movement.

If you've ever wondered how to use AI for job seekers or what it really takes to merge innovation with purpose, this conversation will light a fire in you. Chloe shares how her passion for empowering others led to creating a tool that doesn't just talk to you but listens, learns, and supports your journey at every step.

This is a story about vision, resilience, and the power of technology to amplify human connection. So grab your coffee, lean in, and join us for a conversation that will challenge you to think differently about your career, your goals, and what's possible when you let curiosity and courage guide your path.

If you liked Chloe's story and vision, it's not her first time here on The Ripple Effect Podcast.

You can also watch and listen to the other episode:

https://youtu.be/gS-NvQN9t4Y

CHLOE AI: https://www.chloecareers.com/ai-hub

1:1 Coaching: https://www.chloecareers.com/coaching

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Are you an entrepreneur selling yourself as the brand, or someone with a bold idea or purpose to share with the world?

Then, you're in the right place. Welcome to The Ripple Effect Podcast, where today's guest, Justin Foster, brings over 20 years of brand coaching wisdom that flips traditional marketing on its head.

Justin is redefining what it means to build a brand by moving away from formulas, numbers, and data overload, and toward something simpler, but far more powerful: authenticity. His message, F the Formula, is a breath of fresh air for anyone tired of chasing algorithms or trying to fit into someone else's version of success. We are talking about building a soul-led brand that feels real, not forced.

This is Part Two of my conversation with Justin Foster, where we dive deeper into the nitty-gritty of his bold "F the Formula" philosophy. I know, this is the one you've been waiting for!

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What happens when a cowboy poet, brand provocateur, and unapologetic truth-teller decides to burn the old playbook and start over in Mexico City?

Meet Justin Foster, the co-founder of Massive Change, an advisory firm helping non-profit leaders and entrepreneurs build just, equitable brands. Raised on a cattle ranch in Oregon, Justin brings a no-BS, straight-off-the-range approach to leadership and business. For more than two decades, he's delivered heretical brand coaching that cuts through the noise, distilling complex ideas into clear, high-impact messages that move people. A master of language, he's the author of four books and a prolific writer of essays, poetry, and songs. At his core, Justin is a poet, agitator, and strategist who fiercely challenges entrenched power and questions the narratives that uphold the status quo.

After multiple setbacks, I finally had the chance to interview Justin for the Ripple Effect Podcast. Justin is overflowing with insight and soul, so this conversation is split into two parts. Part One explores his move, mindset, and rediscovery of purpose, while Part Two delves into building soul-led brands and leading with authenticity in a world obsessed with formulas.

Tune in to The Ripple Effect Podcast and join me for a powerful, unfiltered conversation with Justin Foster: a living example of what it means to live with intention and fire.

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Welcome back to The Ripple Effect Podcast.

Today, we are joined by my good friend and special guest Karen Ansen, an extraordinary entrepreneur and employment lawyer from Australia. Karen is the founder of Ignite HR and Employment Law, where she assists businesses and individuals in navigating Fair Work, workplace bullying claims, adverse action cases, and wage underpayment issues in Australia. She also leads Ignite Your Purpose, a coaching and retreat platform that combines mindfulness, breathwork, meditation, and leadership training to help people reduce stress, build resilience, and lead with authenticity.

Karen and I discuss her courageous leap from the corporate world to starting her own law firm, how she balances her career with her passion for helping others, and the unique way she combines employment law with personal growth. We delve into workplace culture, the importance of onboarding, how to provide feedback without causing defensiveness, and why healthy conflict is crucial for strong teams.

Karen Ansen is proof that you can be both a top employment lawyer and a heart-led leader who helps others ignite their purpose. Whether you are an HR professional, a business owner, or simply someone who wants to create more purpose in your career and life, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical wisdom.

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Ignite HR and Employment Law: ignitehr.com.au

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My heart feels so heavy right now. Everywhere I turn, whether it's Facebook, X, or even LinkedIn, I see a wave of social media toxicity and division that leaves me feeling drained and heartbroken. It seems like we've forgotten how to have conversations. Instead, we're caught in an endless cycle of outrage, cancel culture, and online attacks that end up damaging not just our relationships but also our personal and professional reputations. We will talk about that in today's episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast.

The truth is, the world feels more divided than ever in 2025, and the weight of global anxiety is showing up in how we treat each other online. When we post without thinking, when we lash out in anger, we're not just releasing stress in the moment, but also creating lasting damage to our brands, our businesses, and our own mental health.

I don't have a magic solution, but I do believe we can choose differently. We can choose kindness when it feels easier to fight. We can lean into curiosity instead of judgment. We can create positive Ripples instead of amplifying the negativity that's already out there.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the noise online or worried about how what you post today might impact your future, listen until the end. I hope that it gives you perspective, maybe even a little hope, and reminds you that the Ripples we put into the world matter more than we think.

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Serve first. Win later.

You will learn that and more in this episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast. Our special guest for today is entrepreneur and general contractor Bo Jones.

Bo is a builder by trade, but even more so, he's a builder of futures. As the CEO of CareerPathway.com, Bo is leading a movement that's reimagining how we connect talent with opportunity. On a mission to radically simplify college and career exploration, he's helping students, job seekers, employers, and educators navigate a clearer, smarter path to success. His inspiration? Real pain points like watching his construction company pour time and money into outdated recruiting strategies with little return, and witnessing firsthand how difficult it is for his own kids to find purpose in their career journeys.

Bo also serves as President of Tru-Built Construction, a full-scale design/build construction firm with decades of success in residential and commercial development. But he's more than a successful entrepreneur; he's a passionate problem-solver who understands the disconnect between education and employment. He built CareerPathway.com out of pure necessity to streamline the process, amplify exposure for schools and businesses, and give individuals something they've been craving all along: clarity and confidence about their futures.

If you're tired of workforce challenges, struggling talent pipelines, and missed connections in hiring and education, this podcast will feel like a breath of fresh air. Bold, approachable, and relentlessly motivated, Bo brings powerful insights and straight-talk solutions to anyone looking to build something meaningful for themselves, their teams, or their communities.

Bo shares how showing clients every bid, budget, and line item upfront creates trust and transparency, and how that model fuels repeat and referral business. We talk about the highs and the lows, and how strong client relationships make all the difference.

Get ready to hear what happens when innovation meets action and why Bo believes we're just getting started.

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Websites: careerpathway.com, tru-built.net

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Welcome back to The Ripple Effect Podcast!

I'm so glad you're here for this solo episode. Think of it like we're sitting down over coffee, swapping stories about life, relationships, creativity, and yes, even some of the messy stuff we all go through.

This episode will be a Q&A session, where I will answer some questions posed to me by Ripplers. Lately, I've been diving into some fantastic books. I'm making my way through Ryan Holiday's books, and I've been taking notes like crazy from Play Bigger. It's such a powerful read on category design, becoming a market leader, and finding your unique value proposition. On the music side, my heart is full, thanks to Bruce Springsteen's Lost Tracks Box set (unreleased songs that are pure magic!), and I've fallen down the rabbit hole with Charlie Parker's jazz albums. I've been loving podcasts like The Tim Ferriss Show, Clear + Vivid by Alan Alda, and Founders.

But this episode isn't just about books and music. I'll let you in on my life as a caregiver for my 90-year-old dad, and how I've been handling the stress that comes with it. Spoiler: it hasn't been easy. But leaning into creativity has made all the difference. In particular, journaling, writing on my vintage typewriter, block printing, woodworking, and even baseball card collecting have brought me peace, joy, and a sense of fun.

More than anything, this conversation is about finding ways to build authentic relationships, work through stress as an entrepreneur, and lean on faith when life feels uncertain. It's about discovering those small things that create positive Ripples for yourself and the people around you.

If this episode connects with you, I'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and check out www.ripplecentral.com/pond to join our Ripple community. Together, we can keep building extraordinary relationships, one conversation at a time!

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