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...