Welcome to Peppercorn Discovery. Use this space to introduce yourself to the community and tell us a bit about yourself and what support you would like from the community!
Hi, my name is Brooke Griffith. My career path has been anything but straightforward, ranging from sales and marketing in wineries to my current position as project lead with the Facilities & Operations team at Microsoft’s Executive Briefing Center. In addition to working with multiple property management and security teams, my current role also supports our experiential installation projects showcasing Microsoft’s technology and initiatives with customers and partners. I’ve enjoyed this latest journey of my career and I’m looking to start transitioning into a position that allows me to dive deeper into my operations, marketing, and facilities interests.
Welcome to the Peppercorn Community @Brooke Griffith ! Thanks for the introduction and we look forward to seeing you in the new year! Have a wonderful holidays and new year!!
Hi everyone! My name is Sabah Harris. I am currently a resource specialists teacher for middle school. I am looking to transition careers at the moment. I am so excited to meet all of you and hear all of your stories.
Hi my name is Lashay. Currently working as a compliance analyst. I am looking to grow my network and receive mentorship. I look forward to our activities in the upcoming weeks.
My name is Carol and I have been working in healthcare tech for about 10 years. Specifically, with workforce software (Payroll, Scheduling, Benefits) and lately as a Project Manager. I want to pivot into a different direction but I have several that I like or think I am interested in - Product Management, Software Engineering, or stay in Project Management. So, Discovery is the perfect place because I really need clarity. I need help with interviewing, branding, and networking. I look forward to connecting and learning!
Hi everyone.. I am so excited for this program and looking forward to the upcoming sessions. I am a non-technical professional working in tech industry for over 20 yeas now. Have worked with large companies like IBM and Amazon, and have worked with a star-ups as well. Great to meet you all!!
Hello everyone, I’m DJ. Glad to be here and hopefully to find direction. My background and passion is HR. I’ve been at the Director level for 11 years now with the same company (17 years total) and I’m ready to move on to a new company as I know there is more for me out there in the HR space. I want to find a company that aligns more with me and I don’t have a clue how to market myself and all that I have to offer.
Good morning @DJ happy to have you join! We look forward to supporting you in finding a company that aligns with you and then help you market yourself for the right roles! Welcome!
Hi all! I'm excited to join the Peppercorn community. I'm a Brooklyn-based Marketer, trying to figure out what's next in my career. Looking forward to connecting with you all!
Happy to be here with like minded. Moving into a career that is also a meaning and purpose by improving our life, by finding innovative way a sustainable (environmental) solutions that help to create a positive effect on a long term.
Hi all! My name is Robin and I use she/her pronouns. I live in work in Los Angeles as a special education and ELD teacher. I love building connections with people and supporting the success of my students. I am not sure what's next for me, but I'm eager to explore!
Hello all! I've been working in tech since 1995, mostly in support, although I've also been a tech writer and done QA. I took 12 years off to take care of my daughter after her father died, and afterwards I had to start all over again. I'm a support engineer now for a B2B2C SaaS firm in Atlanta. I've been studying coding in hopes of moving on to development. I'm looking forward to getting to know y'all and learning more!
@Cyn Armistead Welcome to Peppercorn! I look forward to supporting you as you move forward. Do make sure to sign up at www.peppercorn.ai/pdpd so you can also access the learning platform and also get added to the weekly coaching calls (optional) :)
@Peppercorn Coach is it possible to move from one cohort to another? I started in this week's Tuesday group, but a work commitment has come up that conflicts with that.
Hello everyone here! My name is Chirag. I am studying graduate law program at New York University School of Law. I expect to receive LLM next year in May 2022. Prior to NYU Law, I worked as a corporate lawyer for 5 years in India and advised entrepreneurs and foreign companies in selecting appropriate form of entity for chosen business and incorporation of start-ups, advised on compliance with data privacy and information technology laws and provided end-to-end transaction management for private equity investments in India. I am looking forward to work in venture capital and emerging companies market in U.S and would be happy to assist entrepreneurs and startups in resolving their legal queries, be it in relation to laws in U.S. or in India.
Hi everyone - just wrote something but I don't think it went through. Hello! Why name is Jia-Lin (pronounced Ja Lin). I am a PhD student at NYU - focusing my studies on undocumented and mixed-status Chinese immigrant families and their educational trajectories. I am looking and applying to academic and non-academic jobs. I was a social worker in NYC for many years serving the same community as my dissertation research. Originally from Taiwan, but grew up as a Third Culture Kid. Like so many here, I am also in the process of major transition. Nice to meet you all :)
@Jia-Lin Liu We hope your journey with Peppercorn Discovery has helped you as you look for What's Next!
You should connect with @Yuri M. as someone who is also connected to the academic world. @chirag jain Maybe you and Jia could also connect as individuals making a transition from another country!
Thank you to you all for being a part of Peppercorn!
Hi everyone, my name is Yuri. I am from Tokyo but am doing all that I can to make the SF Bay Area my home!
I am an aspiring educator (got my teaching credential in English) and would love to work with young people, but I am going back to the corporate world to get my work visa and my green card. I need my freedom before I can do what I want to do.
I love singing. I am also learning percussion from my dear friend and teaching myself guitar. Singing and drumming with others are nourishing my soul :) I hope I can learn to play cello and saxophone within my lifetime too. I sure have a lot to do in this lifetime ;)
@Kirstie Wheeler That is awesome!! Do you sing in a choir or solo? I am taking a vocal class at a community college right now. I am finally learning how to use my voice properly. It is so exciting! :D
@Yuri M. I sing in both settings. I am currently a member of the Tanglewood Chorus (chorus to the Boston Symphony Orchestra) and do solo singing as well. I maintain a voice studio and teach with the McClosky Technique. Looking forward to getting to know you better :-) So excited that you're able to take a vocal class.
Hi everyone, my name is Amy Hsieh, and I will be joining cohort 13 on Tuesday afternoon. I live in Palo Alto, CA and have been working in nonprofit fundraising for 20+ years. I am in transition looking for my next big thing, simultaneously looking for full-time and consulting work and contemplating a new business. I’m looking forward to joining this program to gain some clarity and perspective on my goals and objectives. I hope that working with others will help keep me on track and that we will all keep each other accountable for doing this inner work, which can at times be taxing. Can’t wait to start and see what discovery is ahead for me!
@Amy Hsieh Welcome to Discovery. It was great to briefly meet you during our first session. Do connect with others in the community to help you get the support you need as you go on this journey of inner work! It's important to have the right support system in place in a time like this. I look forward to getting to know you more!
Hi everyone! This is Shweta, a Software Developer with 5 years of experience in the industry. Currently, I am on break from work to rediscover myself. During the break time, I have upgraded my skills by working on side projects and taken courses on technology that I wanted to work for. Now, I am ready to find a new job, also, I am looking to market myself, with my past experience and side projects. Apart from the work, I love to make new friends and grow my network.😀
Welcome @shweta pandey ! Bringing together all your past experiences beyond a functional or industry perspective is what Discovery will help you do :). You have vast experiences and learnings and your story will soon align with who you are and what you can offer :)
Hi all! I'm Nina, and I'm excited to join Cohort 14! After graduating with a degree in physics, I've been working in research science and instrument operations for the two years since. My job is pretty technical, and I want to find out how to pivot into something more creative, with a wider variety of projects, and that has a good team dynamic. This program sounds like exactly what I need - a resource to help understand my options and find something I'll truly enjoy!
Welcome @Nina Shirman ! Through Discovery you will learn to see where you could be using your technical and scientific skills in more collaborative / creative ways. It requires some self reflection and research but then you will have a clear and confident story of the opportunities around you.
Hello everyone! I heard about Peppercorn from Elpha. I'm excited and happy to join! I'm a UX bootcamp grad and trying to break into the field. I worked a few contract jobs after getting my bachelors in fine art, but I can't confidently say I have a solid background in any specific field. I'm hoping to find better ways to build confidence and market myself. I also hope to improve my job search/hunt and interview process.
Dear @Lissett Camargo ! Welcome to the Peppercorn Community. Through Discovery we can help you tell your story better and have the right words to showcase your strengths!
Hi Cohort 12! My name is Hayley and I currently live in Dallas ,TX. I need some help figuring out what my next step should be and the advice I have been given is to "just pick something." I currently work as an Executive Assistant at an investment bank supporting our Chief Admin Officer and COO. I keep getting asked "why are you in this role" and told "you are way underutilized." Which only makes me feel more pressure to find my next role. I have dabbled in recruiting, worked in events, and account management. I have masters degree in Journalism and earlier this year passed my Series 7. Looking forward to getting started next week!
Welcome @Hayley Huchton ! You have quite a bit of experience and skill sets that could go in many directions. Timing is right for you if you can articulate the biggest themes of who you are and what you offer. Discovery is going to help you get there :) When you are able to tell your story by focusing on your biggest strengths (not function or industry), you will be able to better guide yourself to the right path for you! See you next week.
Hello everyone! I'm excited to join the Wednesday cohort starting 9/15! I've spent the last year really digging in and doing work around how I want to create the next chapter of my career. I've worked in education for 20+ years and I'm excited to be open to new opportunities. I joined to carve out intentional time each week to focus on really getting clear on what I am ready to do and how to find it.
Welcome @Kirstie Wheeler to Peppercorn Discovery! Glad to hear you have carved out the time to work on figuring out What's Next in your journey. It does require time and patience to truly understand all the pieces that can help us make better decision on how we move forward. I look forward to getting to know you!
Hi Robert. Welcome to the Peppercorn community. As the world changes we hope to provide you the tools and frameworks to take your past experiences to tell the story of how you can be successful for future roles. Your past experiences have provided you with insights and ways of working that need to be translated towards the future :) I look forward to meeting and guiding you.
Hi, my name is Brooke Griffith. My career path has been anything but straightforward, ranging from sales and marketing in wineries to my current position as project lead with the Facilities & Operations team at Microsoft’s Executive Briefing Center. In addition to working with multiple property management and security teams, my current role also supports our experiential installation projects showcasing Microsoft’s technology and initiatives with customers and partners. I’ve enjoyed this latest journey of my career and I’m looking to start transitioning into a position that allows me to dive deeper into my operations, marketing, and facilities interests.
Hi everyone! My name is Sabah Harris. I am currently a resource specialists teacher for middle school. I am looking to transition careers at the moment. I am so excited to meet all of you and hear all of your stories.
Hi my name is Lashay. Currently working as a compliance analyst. I am looking to grow my network and receive mentorship. I look forward to our activities in the upcoming weeks.
Hi Everyone!
My name is Carol and I have been working in healthcare tech for about 10 years. Specifically, with workforce software (Payroll, Scheduling, Benefits) and lately as a Project Manager. I want to pivot into a different direction but I have several that I like or think I am interested in - Product Management, Software Engineering, or stay in Project Management. So, Discovery is the perfect place because I really need clarity. I need help with interviewing, branding, and networking. I look forward to connecting and learning!
Hi everyone.. I am so excited for this program and looking forward to the upcoming sessions. I am a non-technical professional working in tech industry for over 20 yeas now. Have worked with large companies like IBM and Amazon, and have worked with a star-ups as well. Great to meet you all!!
Hello everyone, I’m DJ. Glad to be here and hopefully to find direction. My background and passion is HR. I’ve been at the Director level for 11 years now with the same company (17 years total) and I’m ready to move on to a new company as I know there is more for me out there in the HR space. I want to find a company that aligns more with me and I don’t have a clue how to market myself and all that I have to offer.
looking forward to learning.
Hi all! I'm excited to join the Peppercorn community. I'm a Brooklyn-based Marketer, trying to figure out what's next in my career. Looking forward to connecting with you all!
Happy to be here with like minded. Moving into a career that is also a meaning and purpose by improving our life, by finding innovative way a sustainable (environmental) solutions that help to create a positive effect on a long term.
Hi all! My name is Robin and I use she/her pronouns. I live in work in Los Angeles as a special education and ELD teacher. I love building connections with people and supporting the success of my students. I am not sure what's next for me, but I'm eager to explore!
Hello all! I've been working in tech since 1995, mostly in support, although I've also been a tech writer and done QA. I took 12 years off to take care of my daughter after her father died, and afterwards I had to start all over again. I'm a support engineer now for a B2B2C SaaS firm in Atlanta. I've been studying coding in hopes of moving on to development. I'm looking forward to getting to know y'all and learning more!
Hello everyone here! My name is Chirag. I am studying graduate law program at New York University School of Law. I expect to receive LLM next year in May 2022. Prior to NYU Law, I worked as a corporate lawyer for 5 years in India and advised entrepreneurs and foreign companies in selecting appropriate form of entity for chosen business and incorporation of start-ups, advised on compliance with data privacy and information technology laws and provided end-to-end transaction management for private equity investments in India. I am looking forward to work in venture capital and emerging companies market in U.S and would be happy to assist entrepreneurs and startups in resolving their legal queries, be it in relation to laws in U.S. or in India.
Hi everyone - just wrote something but I don't think it went through. Hello! Why name is Jia-Lin (pronounced Ja Lin). I am a PhD student at NYU - focusing my studies on undocumented and mixed-status Chinese immigrant families and their educational trajectories. I am looking and applying to academic and non-academic jobs. I was a social worker in NYC for many years serving the same community as my dissertation research. Originally from Taiwan, but grew up as a Third Culture Kid. Like so many here, I am also in the process of major transition. Nice to meet you all :)
Hi everyone, my name is Yuri. I am from Tokyo but am doing all that I can to make the SF Bay Area my home!
I am an aspiring educator (got my teaching credential in English) and would love to work with young people, but I am going back to the corporate world to get my work visa and my green card. I need my freedom before I can do what I want to do.
I love singing. I am also learning percussion from my dear friend and teaching myself guitar. Singing and drumming with others are nourishing my soul :) I hope I can learn to play cello and saxophone within my lifetime too. I sure have a lot to do in this lifetime ;)
Looking forward to meeting you all!
Hi everyone, my name is Amy Hsieh, and I will be joining cohort 13 on Tuesday afternoon. I live in Palo Alto, CA and have been working in nonprofit fundraising for 20+ years. I am in transition looking for my next big thing, simultaneously looking for full-time and consulting work and contemplating a new business. I’m looking forward to joining this program to gain some clarity and perspective on my goals and objectives. I hope that working with others will help keep me on track and that we will all keep each other accountable for doing this inner work, which can at times be taxing. Can’t wait to start and see what discovery is ahead for me!
Hi everyone! This is Shweta, a Software Developer with 5 years of experience in the industry. Currently, I am on break from work to rediscover myself. During the break time, I have upgraded my skills by working on side projects and taken courses on technology that I wanted to work for. Now, I am ready to find a new job, also, I am looking to market myself, with my past experience and side projects. Apart from the work, I love to make new friends and grow my network.😀
Hi all! I'm Nina, and I'm excited to join Cohort 14! After graduating with a degree in physics, I've been working in research science and instrument operations for the two years since. My job is pretty technical, and I want to find out how to pivot into something more creative, with a wider variety of projects, and that has a good team dynamic. This program sounds like exactly what I need - a resource to help understand my options and find something I'll truly enjoy!
Hello everyone! I heard about Peppercorn from Elpha. I'm excited and happy to join! I'm a UX bootcamp grad and trying to break into the field. I worked a few contract jobs after getting my bachelors in fine art, but I can't confidently say I have a solid background in any specific field. I'm hoping to find better ways to build confidence and market myself. I also hope to improve my job search/hunt and interview process.
Hi Cohort 12! My name is Hayley and I currently live in Dallas ,TX. I need some help figuring out what my next step should be and the advice I have been given is to "just pick something." I currently work as an Executive Assistant at an investment bank supporting our Chief Admin Officer and COO. I keep getting asked "why are you in this role" and told "you are way underutilized." Which only makes me feel more pressure to find my next role. I have dabbled in recruiting, worked in events, and account management. I have masters degree in Journalism and earlier this year passed my Series 7. Looking forward to getting started next week!
Hello everyone! I'm excited to join the Wednesday cohort starting 9/15! I've spent the last year really digging in and doing work around how I want to create the next chapter of my career. I've worked in education for 20+ years and I'm excited to be open to new opportunities. I joined to carve out intentional time each week to focus on really getting clear on what I am ready to do and how to find it.
Hi Robert. Welcome to the Peppercorn community. As the world changes we hope to provide you the tools and frameworks to take your past experiences to tell the story of how you can be successful for future roles. Your past experiences have provided you with insights and ways of working that need to be translated towards the future :) I look forward to meeting and guiding you.