Career Unicorns - Spark Your Joy

I’m Samorn Selim.

I’m a lawyer turned career coach on a mission for us to take our careers from dread to joy. As the daughter of poor Lao refugees, I was told to pay my dues.

After coaching over 1,000 clients, I now realize that the idea that you have to pay your dues and work in a toxic place is a myth.

We can face our challenges head on, do work we are passionate about, and work with good people with kind hearts to make a big impact. So even as we struggle, we can find a sense of belonging.

Ep. 32: How to reenter the job market after taking a 15 year break (Professor and Director of Applied Innovation at UC Hastings College of the Law)

Jun 28, 2022

Did you take a break from your career? And you’re not sure how to reenter the workforce? Alice shares:

- How she picked herself back up after being told she has no relevant skills because she took 15 years off to be a mom.

- How creating two failed startups helped her land her dream job.

- How our dreams will...

Ep. 31: Why self care and mental health is vital with Aya Miyashita (Co-Director to the UCLA Hub for Health Intervention)

Jun 21, 2022

Do you know you need to practice self care? But you’re not sure how? Aya shares:

- How having bipolar made her prioritize her mental and physical wellbeing.

- How she managed taking final exams while having contractions and the bar exam right after having a baby.

- How having a mental illness enables her to...

Episode 30: How to be authentic in an inauthentic world with Jim Block (Bay Area Photographer for 30+ years)

Jun 13, 2022

Are you wondering how to be authentic when everyone seems to be living perfect lives on Instagram? Jim shares:

- How to be true to yourself and find your vocation when the world tells you it’s not possible to do what you love.

- How he captures authentic moments photographing people like President Barack Obama...

Episode 29: How to use mindfulness to create a good life and career with Mona Tashroudian (Founding Partner of Tashroudian Law Group)

Jun 7, 2022

Do you feel overwhelmed? You know you need to make a change, but you’re not sure where to start? Mona (Founding Partner of Tashroudian Law Group) shares:

- How mindfulness has helped her find calm in chaos.

- How she uses mindfulness to serve her clients, so they’re better prepared for mediation...

Episode 28: How finding your voice can lead to your career growth with Meyling Ly Ortiz (Managing Counsel of Employment & Labor at Toyota Motor North America, Inc.)

May 31, 2022

Do you feel afraid to speak what’s on your mind? Do you want to find your authentic voice but you’re not sure how? Meyling “Mey” Ly Ortiz (Managing Counsel of Employment & Labor at Toyota Motor North America, Inc.) shares:

- How she found her authentic voice, which helped her accelerate her career and start...