Planning a financial future can be challenging, which is where a Financial Advisor comes in to assist with planning. In this episode of "I want to be a," Cady Chesney talks with Brittney Castro, Founder and CEO of Financially Wise Women, to discuss what the career of a financial advisor entails, and how to be successful in this competitive industry.

We’ve all been there: A big project comes up that’s super important to your company (and your career), and it quickly becomes an all-hands-on-deck situation. Work shifts to priority number one, leaving everything else in your life to fall by the wayside.Suddenly, you’re clocking 12 hours at the office every day, responding to emails from home at all hours of the night, and fighting off the million to-dos running through you...

Employed individuals nearing retirement often look forward to not having a long commute, stressful deadlines, and office politics to deal with. However, many new retirees find retirement to be lacking in anything that interests them on a professional level. Judith Nelson, Certified Professional Coach, joins the show to share her story about how she found her encore career, and what others can do to find theirs.

When my boomer buddy, a global SVP, informed me that he landed a new job in less than 60 days after getting laid off from his company after 20 years, I shouted with joy. With over 3 million baby boomers currently unemployed, we all know how tough it is.I asked him, “Do you realize that you just shattered your own myth about not being hireable because you are ‘over the hill’, have grey hair and are 64 years old?”I will not d...

Military veterans have a wealth of knowledge, skills, and experience to bring to the civilian workforce. How should a military veteran go about harnessing their expansive knowledge, skills, and experience to obtain a position in the civilian workforce? By using personal branding effectively. Graciela Tiscareno-Sato, Chief Creative Officer at Gracefully Global Group, and veteran of the U.S. Air Force, joins the show to share...

“50 is the new 30″. “Old guys rule”. “Age is only a number.” “Yeah, I got that scrape skateboarding with my grandson”. These are just some of the comments that reflect a shift in perception about aging in our society, in part because life-expectancy keeps increasing, as do the expectations those in middle age (and older) have of what they can and want to do. People over 50 are more active than ever and take pride...

For this episode, LJNRadio features the ALS Association and the steps this group takes to combat a devastating disease. Melanie Roach-Bekos, executive director of the Wisconsin Chapter of the ALS Association, joins Tim Muma to discuss the many ways people can volunteer their time and efforts. Melanie also touches on the Ice Bucket Challenge and all the great benefits it has created for the organization and those suffering w...

Often times the concept of culture in the workplace relates to the atmosphere, dress codes and fun events. Tim Muma uses this episode to dive into culture in the larger perspective, focusing on the varying styles, personalities and practices that individuals bring to the workplace depending on their country or background. Erin Meyer is an expert in this area as a professor at INSEAD and the author of "The Culture Map," wher...

Michelle Tenzyk, president of East Tenth Group, sparked the idea for "The Truth Behind Our Titles," a movement she and a number of other professional women are leading as a means to provide awareness. Michelle describes the origin and philosophy of this movement, telling Tim Muma why it's important to understand the challenges that individuals face throughout their careers. The ideas of strength, resilience and hope are all...

Striking the balance between fashionable yet professional clothing in the office can be difficult. Although work ethic and motivation are often key contributors to an employee’s success in the workplace, choosing professional clothing is also an important aspect of certain careers. Kat Griffin, founder and publisher of the website Corporette, joins LJNRadio to offer advice on choosing clothing that is both stylish and profe...