Exploring Career Coaching and Holistic Wellness with Amanda Castello

In this episode of 'More Than Work,' host Rabiah sits down with Amanda Castello, Associate Director of Employee Engagement at UCSD's Rady School of Business, Ayurvedic coach, and yoga teacher. They discuss Amanda's journey from Michigan to San Diego, her career evolution, the importance of communication skills in job seeking, and her work in career coaching. Amanda also delves into her holistic wellness practices, including Ayurveda and yoga, and how they complement her professional life. They touch on the importance of giving your time to the community and finding inspiration from your surroundings. 00:00 Introduction to More Than Work Podcast 00:34 Meet Amanda Castello: Career Coach and Yoga Teacher 02:54 Amanda's Journey to Career Coaching 04:11 Challenges and Insights in Career Coaching 06:52 The Importance of Communication Skills 13:49 Amanda's Personal Journey with Yoga and Ayurveda 21:06 Balancing Multiple Passions and Taking Breaks 22:36 Balancing Passion and Career 23:37 Artistic Expression and Personal Growth 24:56 Ayurveda and Career Integration 26:52 Athena STEM Women and Community Involvement 30:27 Women in Tech and Career Reflections 34:56 Fun Five Questions 40:30 Final Thoughts and Contact Information Note from Host: I love interviewing people I haven’t met because it is an opportunity to get to know someone brand new. But it is even more exciting to get to chat with someone I do know a little better and explore subjects that we never have in real life. Amanda was one of the most supportive non-comics on the comedy scene when I was starting out in San Diego. Our paths crossed briefly before I headed to the UK but her now husband was one of my comedy buddies and she was often a face in the crowd and on the sidelines I was always happy to see. I have followed her career over time and we were finally able to connect. She is impressive, she is compassionate and she is someone I know I will keep learning from. Listen up and learn about Ayurveda, career growth and more!  +++++  Find Amanda LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandascastello/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanda.ayurvedichealth   +++++  More than Work Social Media: @morethanworkpod (Facebook, Instagram) and @rabiahcomedy (TikTok) Please review and follow anywhere you get podcasts. Thank you for listening. Have feedback? Email morethanworkpod(at)gmail.com!