Stay ConnectedChart your Career is a podcast from Heidi Rose Robbins and Ellen Fondiler.
Each podcast episode explores a question from two listeners as they try to navigate their dilemmas about career choices and life purpose. Heidi works deeply with the language and guidance of astrology while Ellen offers inspiring, actionable, practical next career steps. They help listeners reimagine how to best design your life and call in renewal, reinvention and a new chapter.
Heidi and Ellen are thrilled to interview Theresa Reed (aka "The Tarot Lady"). Theresa has worked as a full-time Tarot card reader for 30 years. She is the author of many books, including 'The Tarot Coloring Book, an illustrated tour through the world of Tarot' ', 'Astrology For Real Life (A No B.S. Guide for the Astro-Curious)', as well as a recently released tarot deck called 'Tarot for Kids'. Theresa runs a popular website—TheTarotLady.com—where she dishes out advice, inspiration and tips for Tarot lovers of all experience levels. Ellen, Heidi and Theresa look at three big moments in Theresa's life, and deep dive into what was happening at the time both career-wise and astrologically. As always, the synchronicities were amazing.
On this day of the autumnal equinox, Heidi and Ellen welcome Libra, the season of diplomacy, harmony and balance. This is a sign of collaboration and potent relationship. In Libra, we are invited to cooperate and reach out. We are meant to find a way to work together. And sometimes the best way to start that process is to throw a beautiful party in true Libra fashion and introduce all your fabulous friends to new friends and colleagues. Ellen and Heidi talk about some big Libra birthdays (including Ellen's!) and then do a deep dive into the chart of Kate Winslet a triple Libra (sun, moon and rising). Heidi reads a poem by Jan Richardson called "Blessing for a Broken Vessel'.
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Heidi and Ellen talk to Emma and Megan. Emma is about to embark on a big shift. She is leaving a career in marketing and starting a masters in clinical mental health. She wonders how to best find success in this new life stage. Megan is a school counselor and a mom and takes care of a lot of people. She feels drained by all the needs she has to answer to. She senses big changes in store for herself but has no idea what they are or how to trust her intuition. Ellen and Heidi also talk about the Netflix movies 'Worth' and 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' and the television series 'Reign'. www.heidirose.com // www.ellenfondiler.com
Heidi and Ellen talk to Jennifer and Logan. Jennifer is in the midst of a major career change. After many years in advertising she has switched to real estate. While she loves the flexibility and potential of her new job, she is not happy working nights and weekends and the fact that she has no benefits. She wonders if she should give it more time. Logan is a marriage and family therapist. She loves her work and also finds herself drawn to design and feng shui. She wants to find a way to reconcile these two loves. Ellen and Heidi also talk about 'The Morning Show' on Apple TV +; 'The Chair' on Netflix; the wonderful movie- 'City Island'; and the classic book by David Whyte,ei 'Crossing The Unknown Sea; Work As a Pilgrimage to Identity'.
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Heidi and Ellen talk to Hayley and Kelly. Hayley is an engineer and as a side gig loves buying, selling and renovating houses. She just got a new job that involves a possible relocation and potentially a house purchase. She wonders if this is a good time to move and grab this opportunity. Kelly is at a moment when everything in her life feels in upheaval. She recently had a second baby and is also contemplating a move and a new career. She wonders if she should lean into all the changes or grit her teeth through all the discomfort. Ellen and Heidi also talk about the HBO series 'White Lotus' and the Apple TV + movie 'CODA'.
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Heidi and Ellen welcome Virgo, the sign of early, devoted practicality. Virgo carries the editorial eye and has a great interest in improving the health and wellbeing of herself, her friends and her business. Virgo uses her great power of discrimination and discernment to carve out the precise work she is meant to do. It's the sign we associate with getting back to work, going back to school, and generally attending to what needs our care. It's one of the most dedicated and determined signs, with an eye for perfection within and without. Ellen and Heidi also talk about some famous Virgos and do a deep dive into the chart of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex.
Heidi and Ellen are in conversation with Laurie Wagner, a Bay Area writer and writing teacher. Laurie's focus over the last 20 years has been Wild Writing, a super creative, loose writing practice that helps people get out of their heads and into the more intuitive, instinctual sound of their own voice. We look at three big moments in Laurie's life, and deep dive into what was happening at that time both career-wise and astrologically. This new monthly feature of the podcast provides a deep dive into how and why people make certain career decisions and the astrological forces that support them along the way.
Heidi and Ellen talk to Keriann and Michelle. Keriann started working for herself during the pandemic. While she loves the freedom and creativity of self-employment, she worries about money and her financial future. She wonders how long it will take for this new venture to truly blossom. Michelle finds herself in a constant cyclical work state. The moment she starts to master what she is doing, she has a deep desire to shift gears into something else. She wants advice on how to soften into the present moment. Ellen and Heidi also talk about two shows on HBO Max: 'Schmigadoon' and the new documentary 'Obama: In Pursuit of a New Perfect Union'. They also talk about old episodes from the wonderful podcast 'Dear Sugar' with Cheryl Strayed and Steve Almond.
Heidi and Ellen talk to Jen and Michelle. Jen is a mom of 3 and is about to switch careers from something very creative (and her dream job) to one in computer science that is more structured and linear. She wonders about the best way to transition and how to maintain some of the creative energy in her very busy life. Michelle has been a nurse for the past 10 years and has not liked her work from the very beginning. She is looking for a change and is thinking of real estate. She is not sure if this is the right move for her, is fearing failure and asks if such a major career shift is right for her. Ellen and Heidi also talk about the new season of 'Ted Lasso', the HBO series 'Catch and Kill: The Podcast Tapes' and the book 'Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close' by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman.
Heidi and Ellen talk to Kate and Meghan. Kate is off to college in the fall. She is in a serious relationship and wonders about the pros and cons of staying together as she embarks on this new journey. Meghan is just back home in the States after a few years in New Zealand where she had a job she really disliked. She has a small clue about her next steps but is feeling a lack of clarity. Ellen and Heidi also talk about the two wonderful shows "McCartney 321' on Hulu and 'Trying' on Apple TV +.
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