Episode 34: Don Wagner and Bonni Pomush Finding Strength in Seeking Help
Release Date: 01/22/2024
Episode 54: The Courage to Pivot
Rebuilding Careers Podcast
In this episode of Rebuilding Careers, CEO Bonni Pomush is joined by former Working Wardrobes Board Member Chris Forsena for a powerful and personal conversation about ambition, identity, and what it really means to start over. After becoming the youngest person to make partner at Accenture—and the fastest to reach senior partner, all before age 40—Chris is now in the midst of rebuilding his career with renewed purpose. He shares reflections on growing up in Haiti, navigating cultural shifts, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the importance of financial literacy and community. Whether...
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Episode 53: From Pine Ave to Purpose: Redefining Success
Rebuilding Careers Podcast
In this powerful episode of Rebuilding Careers, CEO Bonni Pomush sits down with Melvin Price—musician, worship leader, and former Working Wardrobes client—for an unforgettable conversation about transformation, faith, and the true meaning of success. Melvin shares how a chance encounter on Pine Avenue led to his first job—and how decades later, after experiencing profound loss, incarceration, and healing, he’s redefining success on his own terms. His story is a testament to resilience and the ripple effect of kindness.
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Episode 52: Redefining Your Limits: How Mindset Shapes Your Journey
Rebuilding Careers Podcast
CEO Bonni Pomush sits down with EOS Implementer and lifelong leader Will Crist, to explore the transformative power of mindset. From sweeping floors for 25 cents an hour to empowering business owners and navigating spiritual leadership, Will shares how embracing life’s challenges as “issues, not obstacles” has fueled his journey. Discover powerful insights on integration, purpose, and redefining what’s possible—plus the unforgettable story of an intern who proved that even with the odds stacked against you, there are truly no limitations.
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Episode 51: How Full is Your Hat Rack?
Rebuilding Careers Podcast
Garden Grove Mayor Stephanie Klopfenstein, and Working Wardrobes CEO, Bonni Pomush discuss the many roles women embrace on the daily, the importance of each skill set, and remembering to care for one’s self during the process of changing from fedora to fascinator to fez in an instant.
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Episode 50- One Step at a Time: The Power of Resilience
Rebuilding Careers Podcast
This #WomensHistoryMonth, join us for a special episode of the Rebuilding Careers Podcast. Bonni Pomush of Working Wardrobes sits down with Annette Walker, President of City of Hope Orange County. Annette shares her incredible journey—from her first paycheck at KFC to leading a world-class healthcare institution. Through honest reflections and personal insights, Annette discusses overcoming obstacles, embracing challenges with courage and faith, and the profound strength found in taking life's journey one step at a time.
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Episode 49 - When Mission and Priorities Align
Rebuilding Careers Podcast
Kicking off the 35th year of Working Wardrobes is this insightful podcast featuring our CEO, Bonni Pomush, and Goodwill CEO, Nicole Suydam. These powerhouses of strength and compassion discuss cultivating the value and potential within clients, staff and volunteers. Reflecting back to 2020’s catastrophic fire that devastated both the Donation Center and Career Success Center, our organization had its own obstacles to overcome. Thanks to Nicole’s immediate generosity of spirit and resources, Working Wardrobes was allowed to continue, prosper, and thrive.
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Episode 48: From Seeking Connections to Making Connections
Rebuilding Careers Podcast
In this Rebuilding Careers and Pepp Talks collaboration, Working Wardrobes CEO, Bonni Pomush, and Jeanne Pepper, attorney turned philanthropist by way of motherhood, bring their missions together. As humans who care about other humans on their life journeys, they treasure the growth and strength that stems from vulnerabilities. They also discuss the importance of soft skills and their transferability across all occupations.
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Episode 40: Beyond Barriers
Rebuilding Careers Podcast
“Beyond Barriers” delves deep into the significant personal hurdles that our own Derek, Client Services Manager, and Cris, Lead Veteran Behavioral Health Peer Navigator, have faced. Their parallel yet individual journeys toward resilience inspired them both to support fellow Veterans in overcoming challenges. They share how they positively impact the lives of many Veterans and contribute to their success, particularly through community initiatives like Working Wardrobes.
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Episode 39: 2024 Impact Webinar 2: Client Services
Rebuilding Careers Podcast
CEO of Working Wardrobes Bonni Pomush, Client Services Director Bianca Herrera, and Client Services Manager Derek Mendes will share Working Wardrobes' 2023 and 2024 client services highlights and ways to engage to help clients find gainful employment.
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Episode 38: Adversity to Advocacy
Rebuilding Careers Podcast
"Adversity to Advocacy" delves into Tanya Doby's life, from her early years to her impactful role as a councilwoman. She recounts pivotal moments, like quitting her first job in solidarity with her mother who faced discrimination due to her mixed racial background, highlighting her unwavering commitment to her values. Throughout her narrative, Tanya emphasizes the importance of resilience, self-worth, and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. Her story serves as an inspiring reminder of the power of perseverance, advocacy, and believing in oneself, even in the face of adversity.
info_outlineChairman of Orange County Board of Supervisors and CEO of Working Wardrobes Bonni Pomush sat down together to explore the significance of diligence, a strong work ethic, and the value of seeking support in the pursuit of your professional goals.