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The Career Bloom Podcast

The Career Bloom Podcast

Written by: Lauren Deats
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Tired of boring career advice? Welcome to Career Bloom, the podcast that cuts the fluff and gets real. Host Lauren Deats dishes out no-nonsense advice on everything from resumes and interviews to salary talks and HR help. We're also pulling back the curtain on the most cringey, hilarious career fails. If you're ready to get ahead and have a laugh while doing it, this is the show for you.

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Episodes
  • Toxic Traits & Red Flags: Are You Dating Your Boss or Just Being Micromanaged?
    Feb 10 2026

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    If your boss were a Tinder date, would you have ghosted them by now? In honor of the season of love (and heartbreak), we’re identifying the biggest red flags in leadership. Lauren breaks down the toxic traits that make us want to break up with our careers. We’re deep-diving into corporate gaslighting, the "Family" narrative, and how to protect your peace when your manager is a walking red flag.

    Key Highlights:

    The "We’re a Family" Trap: Why this is the ultimate red flag for boundary-stomping.

    Managing Up: How to handle a micromanager without losing your cool (or your job).

    Documenting the Drama: Why your "Work Burn Book" (aka a paper trail) is your best friend in HR.

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    24 mins
  • The Honeymoon Phase is Over: When the "Dream Job" Starts Showing Its True Colors
    Feb 3 2026

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    Did the "New Job Smell" wear off faster than a cheap air freshener? You're not alone. This week, Lauren is pulling back the curtain on the inevitable "Job Honeymoon" crash.

    We’re diving deep into why the "Unlimited PTO" promise is actually a trap and why that "vibrant culture" usually just means everyone is too tired to complain. Lauren provides down-to-earth, actionable scripts for handling the "Bait and Switch" and teaches you how to become a "5:01 PM Ghost" to save your sanity.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • Corporate Love Bombing: Why the first 30 days are a performance and how to spot the "Micromanagement Leash."
    • The "Other Duties as Assigned" Script: A literal word-for-word guide on how to tell your boss you aren't doing three jobs for one salary.
    • The 85% Rule: Why giving 110% is the fastest way to get more work (and zero thanks).
    • Career Fail: A "culture-building" retreat that turned into a midnight hostage situation involving a "unity stick."
    • Sassy HR Tip of the Week: Why "Unlimited PTO" is a scam and why you need to take that random Tuesday off.

    Ya'll Get It Together.

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    16 mins
  • EPISODE 2: THE RESUME ROAST (WHY YOUR EXPERIENCE ISN’T THE PROBLEM)
    Jan 27 2026

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    Your resume isn't a Wikipedia page of your life, it’s a marketing document. If you’re sending out fifty applications and getting zero bites, the problem isn't your talent; it’s your presentation. In this episode, Lauren breaks down the "Recruiter’s Six-Second Scan," why your "Objective Statement" is a waste of space, and how to translate your "responsibilities" into "results." It’s time to stop formatting for 2010 and start formatting for a livable wage. Get It Together.

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    8 mins
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