🎙️ SharpHR Career Corner is a podcast created to inform, enlighten, and inspire people at every stage of their career journey. We share practical tips, trusted resources, and conversations with professionals on all topics surrounding careers, work, and professional growth.
SharpHR Second Chapters: Unforgettable Career Stories is a featured series within SharpHR Career Corner. This series focuses on real career pivots, unexpected paths, and the courage it takes to begin again.
Hosted by career coach Karen Sharp-Price, these episodes highlight honest stories from people who have quit jobs, lost roles, reentered the workforce, or chosen a new direction when their work no longer fit. Together, both formats support clarity, confidence, and forward momentum in your career.
New episodes release monthly. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Episodes
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In this episode of SharpHR Second Chapter, I’m joined by Michael Olinger, often referred to as MO, who spent 24 years in funeral services as a licensed funeral director and manager before beginning a new chapter as a financial advisor.
Michael shares what it was like to step away from a profession deeply tied to identity, service, and responsibility — and how he found his way back to himself in the process. This conversation explores the emotional weight of long careers, the quiet signals that something has shifted, and the courage it takes to choose a different path after decades in one role.
This is an honest, reflective story about listening inward, redefining purpose, and trusting yourself enough to begin again.
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Monday Jan 26, 2026
Monday Jan 26, 2026
She spent years shaping the news. Then she chose a completely different path. This episode we explore a powerful career shift from news executive producer to legal assistant and the courage behind that decision.
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Saturday Apr 29, 2023
Saturday Apr 29, 2023
Do you have a son or daughter in 8th-12th grade? Have you thought about college yet? Are you or your child stressing out about the college application process? Listen to this episode of SharpHR Career Corner as we learn from Mike Broderick who owns Advantage College Planning of Buffalo on what you can do to help your family get organized as you start to get ready to look at colleges.
Reach out at - 716-473-1557 or Advantage College Planning of Buffalo
Introduction by David Bittner, Independent Producer - David Bittner, LLC - Music provided by: Konstantin Kasyanov - Relaxed Inspiring Corporate
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Personal branding is an important part for not only the job seeker but anyone working. What do you want to be known for in your career circle? What do people say about you when you aren't around? What are your top 5 values? These are just a few points Ben talks about in this episode of creating your own personal brand.
https://realbusinessconnections.com/
Introduction by David Bittner, Independent Producer - David Bittner, LLC - Music provided by: Konstantin Kasyanov - Relaxed Inspiring Corporate
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Have you ever heard of manifesting your thoughts to get the results you want? Could you actually manifest your unique purpose to reach your career goals? SharpHR Career Corner had a fascinating conversation with Whitney Sullivan, leadership coach, as she explained how we can do exactly that.
Whitney Sullivan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyhsullivan/
Introduction by David Bittner, Independent Producer - David Bittner, LLC - Music provided by: Konstantin Kasyanov - Relaxed Inspiring Corporate
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Tabitha Sweeney focuses on body image, worthiness, and manifestation & abundance with her clients. Learn more about each of these important pieces in building one's self-confidence. We had an interesting conversation about Tabitha's career journey.
Introduction by David Bittner, Independent Producer - David Bittner, LLC - Music provided by: Konstantin Kasyanov - Relaxed Inspiring Corporate
Tabitha Sweeney - tabitha@vitalitybuffalo.com
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
SharpHR Career Corner had the pleasure of sitting down with Juweria Dahir to learn about her career and life story. Juweria is one of those people who has a vision of a better place for her children and she is doing something about making that happen here in the Buffalo, NY area. After hearing about her accomplishments you will understand why she has earned so many distinguished accolades. Enjoy!
Introduction by David Bittner, Independent Producer - David Bittner, LLC - Music provided by: Konstantin Kasyanov - Relaxed Inspiring Corporate
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
There is some exciting news coming from Jennifer Whitmarsh during our podcast and you are going to want to hear about it. Jennifer originally went to college thinking she was going to get into counseling but she spent her last 16 years going from counter representative to partner at a dry cleaning business. Listen to Jennifer's career story. Plus hear what is happening in Jennifer's life and learn about her future career plans. You won't want to miss this episode.
If you want to connect with Jennifer - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-marquardt-whitmarsh-89485899/
Introduction by David Bittner, Independent Producer - David Bittner, LLC - Music provided by: Konstantin Kasyanov - Relaxed Inspiring Corporate
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Immigration has been a hot topic especially the last few years and sometimes it is hard to keep up on the laws. SharpHR Career Corner sat down with Rosanna Berardi from Berardi Immigration Law to talk about her passion for immigration law, how she got started as an attorney, when she started her own law firm and how she manages that work-life balance. We had a great conversation and you will quickly understand why she is the expert in Immigration Law.
To reach out to Berardi Immigration - https://berardiimmigrationlaw.com/
Introduction by David Bittner, Independent Producer - David Bittner, LLC - Music provided by: Konstantin Kasyanov - Relaxed Inspiring Corporate
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Could you use a little inspiration in your life? SharpHR Career Corner sat down with Julia Harris from License 2 Smile to learn about her own story and how she motivates others to greet life with a smile. At the age of 9, Julia Harris suffered a brain injury which left her with significant physical and cognitive disabilities. She had to relearn the simple tasks of how to swallow, eat, talk, move, think, and walk again - some of which she is still working on today. Now she has chosen to be a motivational speaker to enhance the lives of others by sharing her inspirational story of positivity and perseverance. Julia has a way of making you smile and motivating you to persevere. Hope you enjoy this episode!
If you want to reach out to Julia and License 2 Smile check out her website at https://www.license2smile.com/ or email directly at License2Smile@aol.com
Introduction by David Bittner, Independent Producer - David Bittner, LLC - Music provided by: Konstantin Kasyanov - Relaxed Inspiring Corporate