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. 55: Navigating uncertainty and creating your own career path with Martha Hernandez (Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Bank of the West)

Dec 6, 2022

Are you feeling uncertain about the world? And you’re trying to figure out how to ground yourself? Martha shares:

- How she navigated the uncertainty of the DACA process to renew her work permit every 2 years.

- What she learned from being undocumented and how she leverages it to create more inclusion...

Ep. 54: Letting go of the mom martyr complex and building a business during the pandemic (Founder of Winter Wheeler Mediation and Arbitration)

Nov 29, 2022

Are you a mom who is running your own business? And you’re struggling to balance work and life? Winter shares:

- How she started her business during the pandemic.

- What she did to get through the tough times.

- What snapping at her son made her realize about managing her work and life.

- The importance of...

Ep. 53: Being a box breaker and finding belonging with Neha Sampat (CEO of BelongLab)

Nov 22, 2022

Do you feel like you’re being marginalized or othered? And you’re stuck between different cultures and generations? Neha shares how to:

- Break the box and no longer leaving parts of yourself out just to get in the door.

- Come to terms with being othered and marginalized.

- Navigate patriarchy in Indian and...

Ep. 52: Happy anniversary episode answering most asked career and life questions with Samorn Selim (CEO of Career Unicorns)

Nov 15, 2022

Are you feeling stuck in your life and career? But you’re not sure what to do? In this episode, Samorn shares:

- Answers to the most commonly asked questions from working with over 1,000 clients.

- Why mental health is the most important thing to having a fulfilling life and career.

- What you can do to...

Ep. 51: Managing depression and anxiety using mindfulness and compassion with Claire Parsons (Founder of Brilliant Legal Mind and Local Government Attorney)

Nov 8, 2022

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues? And you’re wondering what are some things you can do to get better? Claire shares:

- How she manages her anxiety and depression by using meditation and mindfulness.

- Why it’s important to acknowledge suffering with compassion.

- How...