What if your next career move didn’t require starting over—but evolving forward? In this episode, Zoe sits down with powerhouse networker and community builder April Uchitel—CEO and Founder of The Board, co-founder of Dish Studios, and former CEO of Violet Grey and ONDA Beauty—to explore how the future of work is shifting toward a more agile, connected, and collaborative model.April shares her journey from a career in fashion to launching The Board, a hybrid community and agency that helps companies solve problems with on-demand expertise from trusted, fractional talent. Whether you're a leader trying to fill gaps on your team or a seasoned professional wondering what’s next, this conversation is a roadmap to the new world of work.

In this episode:

• April’s evolution from fashion to tech, beauty, and now community building

• What it really means to work fractionally—and why it’s more than just consulting
• Why “networking” needs to be rooted in generosity, collaboration, and trust
• The rise of communities that blend strategy with support (and how to find yours)
• How The Board helps brands build dream teams without bloated budgets
• The reorg of the future: blending operators, outsourced experts, and tech
• Why upskilling and specialization matter more than ever
• Real talk on burnout, boundaries, and choosing work that aligns with your life

Connect with April:

Learn more about The Board: https://www.wearetheboard.co/about

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-uchitel-2b56b414/

Connect with Zoe:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-weisberg-coady-57aab37/

Ever wonder who’s behind the speeches, op-eds, and books of the world’s most powerful leaders? Meet Pauleanna Reid, celebrity ghostwriter and founder of WritersBlok, who’s built an empire on storytelling, strategic relationships, and showing up with confidence.

In this conversation, Pauleanna shares how she went from failing high school English to becoming the go-to storytelling partner for C-suite executives, cultural icons, and global change-makers. She breaks down her philosophy of relationship capital, how she built a network from scratch (often sleeping in airports to make it happen), and why asking for help is one of the most powerful moves you can make.

In this episode:

• The surprising way she got her first 5-figure ghostwriting retainer
• How she teaches her team to lead with a powerful pitch
• What spreadsheets, email cadences, and preferred contact columns have to do with authentic networking
• Why storytelling is more than just words—it’s a brand asset
• How becoming a new mom has shifted her perspective on help, harmony, and success

Connect with Pauleanna:

Website: https://www.thewritersblok.com

Email: info@thewritersblok.com

Book: Everything I Couldn’t Tell My Mother

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauleannareid/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauleannareid/

Connect with Zoe:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-weisberg-coady-57aab37/

How do you build a business by launching other people’s careers? Keva Dine, creative powerhouse and founder of the Keva Dine Agency, joins the show to talk about bold networking, thoughtful follow-ups, and the kind of persistence that turns passion into legacy.

In this episode we are joined by Keva Dine—founder and CEO of the Keva Dine Agency—to unpack the art and science of creative recruiting, what makes a great candidate stand out, and how intentional networking can supercharge your career.

With a background as an art director, brand strategist, trend hunter, and “girl who got sh*t done” in the skateboarding and fashion world of the 1990s, Keva brings an energy that’s equal parts punk rock and executive precision.

In this episode:

• How Keva went from splash-painting t-shirts as a kid to running a thriving agency
• The #1 mistake creatives make when pitching themselves (and how to fix it)
• Her exact system for keeping up with thousands of contacts (spoiler: she uses Boomerang and Google Sheets like a boss)
• Why LinkedIn is non-negotiable—and how to show up there without selling your soul
• How to network without being sleazy and what “don’t make yourself a puzzle to solve” really means

Connect with Keva Dine:

The Keva Dine Agency https://www.kevadine.com/

Connect with Zoe:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-weisberg-coady-57aab37/