Nothing Is Working in Your Career? Listen To This Before You Give Up

Nothing is working.  The applications, the interviews, the effort — and still no results. If you've ever felt stuck, behind, or like your career just isn't moving, this episode is for you. Because what if the problem isn't you? What if this phase is actually building something you just can't see yet? In this honest conversation, host Olajumoke Fatoki sits down with Yousra Nawara — communications professional and community organizer — to unpack what career "failure" actually looks like from the inside, and why the moments that feel like dead ends are often the ones doing the most work. You'll discover: The cover letter move that turned Yousra's biggest rejection into her next job offer Why community involvement builds the career skills that job applications never test The self-awareness shift that shortens how long setbacks knock you down How to keep showing up authentically when the workplace doesn't make room for it Whether you're navigating a career pivot, the Canadian job market as a newcomer, or quietly wondering if your path is taking too long — this one's for you. This is not a "stay positive" conversation. It's an honest look at what it feels like to struggle — and how to keep going anyway. If you're close to giving up, listen to this first. 👉 Share this with someone who needs to hear it today. Connect with Yousra:  LinkedIn: Yousra Nawara  Instagram: @scuttlebutthasit Website: scuttlebutthasit.ca Substack: Prolifically Random — substack.com/@prolificallyrandom Support the show If you enjoyed this episode, here are the best ways to keep thriving with us: 🎧 Follow / Subscribe to The Thrive Careers Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thrive-careers-podcast/id1789557887 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/73Zh6RI3CDpKsuKfxVEpKv Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/17b0e46d-f8ff-427c-8e71-0d47541c317f/the-thrive-careers-podcast Show website: https://thethrivecareerspodcast.buzzsprout.com/ RSS feed: https://rss.buzzsprout.com/2436497.rss 💛 Support the show (starting at $3/month) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2436497/supporters/new 📲 Connect with us for daily career insights LinkedIn (Ola): https://www.linkedin.com/in/olajumokefatoki/ Instagram: https://bit.ly/thrivecareershub  (or https://www.instagram.com/thrive_careers_hub/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.c...