Are you a tech professional feeling lost in the layoff cycle? Or maybe you're in another industry facing similar challenges? This episode of Wise Shine is a must-listen!

We dive into the power of alumni networks, emotional resilience, and reinvention in the tech world. Join us and our guests:

✨ Christopher Fong – Co-Founder/President of Key, and Founder of Xoogler – A former Google leader turned community architect, who’s built a 33,000-strong global alumni network to support laid-off tech professionals. Discover how he turned layoffs into lifelines and why "Xoogler" is now a badge of strength.

✨ Stanley Kan – The "4-job hustler" who cracked the code to rebounding from career shocks. Learn how he turned networking into an art form (even as a self-proclaimed introvert) and why your LinkedIn might be your next career lifeline.

Sneak Peek:

- The hidden emotional toll of layoffs – Why "losing your job" doesn’t mean losing your worth

- Networking hacks for introverts – How to thrive without burning out your social battery

- From LinkedIn ghosts to influencers – Crafting a profile that screams "hire me" in a noisy job market

- Why alumni communities are the new career safety net – Real stories of hope, hustle, and second chances

- The 15-minute exit strategy – How to escape awkward networking conversations (without being rude)

Tune in to learn how to turn career setbacks into opportunities and build a thriving professional network that supports you every step of the way!

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13:37 Which events have made the most impact in helping people, particularly after layoffs?

23:45 Should ex-tech professionals work for startups for free to gain experience and build their portfolio?

27:15 How can you build real relationships while networking?

31:57 How do you know which networking events are valuable?

37:55 How can small, casual gatherings help connect people worried about job security due to AI?

41:51 How effective have alumni groups been in helping members secure jobs quickly?

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