The Hopeful Workspace
Stories of people dealing with job loss and tough job situations. Learn from them, and use this space as a place to breathe easy.
Latest Episodes
Episode 4: What’s the strangest job you’ve taken?
With Special Guest Chef Rodney Gray Jr.
In 2024 after my second layoff, I worked overnight in a six story haunted building for money. And yes, it was as wild and true as it sounds.
I talk to one of my good friends Chef Rodney Gray about the strangest jobs we’ve ever taken, and ways to stay afloat despite the layoffs.
Episode 3: How work became a replacement for religion
With Special Guest Carl Alexander
Workism is rooted in the belief that employment can provide everything we have historically expected from organized religion. In this episode I get to speak with Carl Alexander, a programmer, business owner and the founder of Ymir. We talk about Workism, and how to find your own agency and happiness in a life not defined by work.
Episode 1.5: Nyasha’s Story (Bonus)
This episode is my story. I talk about what motivated me to start the hopeful workspace podcast and what I’ve been doing the last year. I am honest and vulnerable about things while remaining hopeful and giving advice on what to do if you are in a similar situation.
TW: Contains mentions of sexual harassment.
Episode 1: What’s your story?
With Various Special Guests
This episode features the stories of five people who have experienced either a job loss or workplace struggle. I wanted to bring their stories together to be a source of encouragement to others in similar situations and also to let people know they’re not alone.