To being called stupid at school, to being fired from their first 2 jobs, to inventing the lightbulb and being called America’s greatest inventor. Can you guess who this individual was? #NeverGiveUpJody Shaw

This pioneer of the American animation industry is remembered for saying “A kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUpJody Shaw

An NYU dropout to a freelance code writer to the co-founder of a social networking website, was this individual’s job secret journey. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUpJody Shaw

A journey from being divorced and poor to being the uber-successful author of the most celebrated fantasy novels of all time. This individual typed their first novel on an old manual typewriter. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUpJody Shaw

A business graduate, a porter, a band player and a rock-and-roll singer. Can you guess who this multi-faceted personality is? #NeverGiveUpJennifer Crowfoot and Jigna Vaghela

This individual was asked to be a secretary and ended up being an iconic sex symbol. This individual is quotedsaying, “Fear is stupid, so are regrets”.Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUpJody Shaw

Despite an abusive childhood and a rough early life, this successful actor/director/writer became one of the highest paid men in 2011. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUpJody Shaw

Coming from a poor family, this star enrolled in theatre and ballet on a scholarship and finally made it to the Broadway in NYC. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUJody Shaw

A famous singer had a very hard time growing up – who started performing at age 8 and cared for her younger siblings after her parents died. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUpJody Shaw

A world-famous basketball player was actually cut from his high school basketball team! Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUpJody Shaw

This creative individual lived in a trailer and was rejected multiple times before he became the bestselling writer of horror stories. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUpJody Shaw

We’re aware of the #MeToo movement and workplace harassment. But what should one do if hit on or worse, harassed by a client? In this episode of #LaidOfLife, Jennifer and Jigna speak with Amy Bramhall, a Marketing Expert & employment attorney, Harry Jones. Amy candidly shares her experiences of sexual harassment by a client and her very common reac…

This famous businessman was rejected 1000 times before he could sell his secret recipe to a restaurant. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUpJennifer Crowfoot and Jigna Vaghela

In this episode of #LaidOffLife, Jennifer and Jigna talk with Gopa, Jaspreet and Harry, the founders of Hike Squad, a digital marketing agency. The team talks through how Hike Squad focuses on delivering sustainable growth to emerging businesses and organizing community outreach. Jas and Gopa explain the challenges of working globally across time z…

Jennifer Crowfoot and Jigna Vaghela

Did you know that about a quarter of the world’s population menstruates, but most of them are not comfortable talking about it? In this episode of #LaidOffLife, Jennifer and Jigna talk with Dr. Nicole Van Ness, a marriage and family therapist, specializing in sexual issues and disorders. Dr. Nicole discusses the stigma around sexual health and the …

A medical student to a window dresser to a clothes salesman to a celebrated Fashion Designer – was this individual’s secret job journey. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUpJody Shaw

In this episode of #LaidOffLife, Jennifer and Jigna talk with Rudd Hopkins, the Founder of PM Potential and the author of “Better Than Ever: Real Life Stories and Action Items to Thrive During Unemployment”. Rudd talks about his experiences with unemployment and emphasizes the fact that one has the potential to grow all the time. He explains that o…

“I am uncertain about the man, but I feel, in spite of his enormous ears and bad chin line, that his charm is so tremendous that it comes through even on this wretched test,” wrote David Selznick about this person. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUpJody Shaw

In this episode of #LaidOffLife, Jennifer and Jigna talk with Adriel Lubarsky, the Founder and CEO of Riveter, which helps job seekers navigate the recruiting landscape and provides useful tips on interview prep and unemployment benefits. Adriel speaks about his layoff from his dream job and describes the real challenges that the unemployed face fi…

"You just can't beat the person who never gives up,” said a colleague. Can you guess who it is? #NeverGiveUpJody Shaw

Can you imagine submitting over 1,000 resumes over 11 months? That is over 100 job applications! Jennifer and Jigna talk with Todd Lucas, in episode 2 of #LaidOff Life, who did submit over 1,000 resumes! Todd shares the hard truth about job searching during the pandemic. Those out there who are job searching and in a laid-off life state, you probab…

On this episode of #NeverGiveUp. Hear the inspiring journey of one man who constructed his journey into a galaxy far far away. Can you guess who it is? For more information visit: LaidOffLife.coJody Shaw

In Season 2 of #LaidOffLife, Jennifer and Jigna talk with Damon West, M.S. Criminal Justice, college professor, nationally known keynote speaker, and best-selling author of The Coffee Bean. Damon shares, with Jennifer and Jigna, how he became resilient after being sentenced to sixty-five years in a Texas prison. Damon shares his story with us on ho…

On this episode of #NeverGiveUp. Hear the inspiring journey of a local radio host on their way to building an empire. Can you guess who it is? For more information visit: LaidOffLife.coJody Shaw

Jennifer and Jigna talk with Ephraim Yarmak, the founder of The 1000 Hires Project, who took a bag of lemons and set out to create a whole orchard, well at least metaphorically speaking. When Ephraim found himself living a #LaidOffLife​, he decided he needed to do something big to make a difference and set out to find help complete strangers find a…

Jennifer and Jigna are back for a second season of #LaidOffLife and have added a new team member, Jody! This season we will continue to explore the challenges and silver linings of being in the #LaidOffLife. Jody will bring us a perspective in a "Never Give Up" series. And we will be following up with some of our guests from season one to see where…

What happens when Jennifer and Jigna sit down to talk with Harry Jones, Attorney at Law? Well, they learned a few things about what to consider, ask your employer when getting laid-off. And fielded lots of other questions that you might be wondering about if you to are laid-off. They even talked about how to apply for the extra unemployment that is…

With the holidays quickly approaching we are told we should be grateful for the things in our life. And well this year that may be more difficult. So Jennifer and Jigna had a conversation with Zesa Wellness founders, Maitri Vaidya and Ashley Hardcastle Alopra, to learn how to find Gratitude during this time of uncertainty. #laidofflife​ #whenlifegi…