Agile Unemployment: Normalizing the Way We Talk About Being Out of Work
It shouldn’t be awkward and uncomfortable to talk about being unemployed. Given that sooner or later most of us will experience being out of work, shouldn’t we start to have normal and healthy conversations about being unemployed? Agile Unemployment podcast host, employment expert, and author, Sabina Sulat creates a safe place to talk about all things unemployment. In each episode, Sabina will cover everything you need to know to not only survive, but thrive through being out of work.
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🎙️ Resisting the Resume Robot: AI Is a Tool, Not a Replacement 📝 Episode Description: In a world of instant resumes and algorithmic screening, it’s easy to let AI take the wheel. But at what cost? In this episode, I revisit one of my most requested topics: how to use AI in your job search without losing your voice
Restoring SNAP: Why We Must Stop the Madness Around SNAP and Take Politics Out of It
What happens when the safety net fails? In this episode, host Sabina Sulat breaks down the unfolding SNAP crisis — how the government shutdown threatens to halt food assistance for more than 41 million Americans, including furloughed federal workers. Sabina shares her own vulnerable story of relying on SNAP when she wa
Rescues Will Take Hours: A Podcast for Federal Workers Ready to Take Control of What Comes Next
Episode Details A hard-hitting, honest conversation for federal workers facing furloughs, layoffs, and career uncertainty—and anyone waiting for a rescue that needs to start with themselves. This weekend, a park ranger's safety warning became an unexpected metaphor: "Rescues will take hours." It's where so many of us a
In this special anniversary episode, host Sabina Sulat reflects on four years since the launch of Agile Unemployment. What began as a deeply personal book has grown into a global movement, trusted by organizations, labor departments, and job seekers across 70+ countries. But this isn’t just a celebration—it’s a candid
“Work isn’t broken. It’s the lens we’ve been taught to use that’s cracked. When you rethink work as a partnership instead of punishment, you reclaim your power.” Resources & Next Steps: 📖 Book: Agile Unemployment by Sabina Sulat 📖 Book Mentioned: Human First, Leader Second by Massimo Backus ✍️ Read more: Substack a
In this episode, we unpack the perfect storm of fear hitting today’s job seekers—from federal layoffs and tax reform to AI disruption and confusing labor reports. But here’s the truth: chaos doesn’t mean “stop.” It means listen differently. You’ll learn how to: Turn overwhelming news into job search feedback Use AI anx
