MKS | Unblur the Path

**She had no business degree. No experience in period-care products. But she had an idea she believed in.**

And that idea became Saalt.

In our latest episode of *Unblur the Path*, I speak with **Cherie Hoeger, CEO and Co-Founder of Saalt**, about what it actually takes to build a business from scratch.

We talk about the $50,000 she invested from her family's savings, how she developed her first product, why she chose not to rely on venture capital, and what happened when an unexpected product recall threatened everything she was building.

But there's something else I hope you take away from this conversation.

You don't always need to invent something entirely new. Sometimes, you just need to recognise what could be done better.

**If you've ever considered entrepreneurship, this conversation is for you.**

Watch Part 1.

#UnblurThePath #CherieHoeger #Saalt #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness

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MKS | Unblur the Path

Can a Math Professor make mathematics funny enough to go viral?

Dr. Tyler Wallace certainly did!

In Part 2 of Unblur the Path, we explore what being a college professor really involves — from teaching and preparing lessons to managing work-life balance and caring for students.

We also hear how a simple TikTok math joke unexpectedly grew into Wallace STEM, reaching nearly half a million followers.

And Tyler leaves us with some valuable advice for anyone choosing a career: Know your WHY. And remember that your WHY can change as you grow.

🎥 Watch Part 2

#MathProfessor #TeachingCareer #UnblurThePath #LakshmiSeth #TylerWallace ‪@Wallacestem‬

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MKS | Unblur the Path

What can you actually do with a Math Degree — and what does it take to become a Professor?

My latest guest, Dr. Tyler Wallace, originally planned to become a computer programmer. A tutoring job he took simply to earn some money changed the direction of his career.

In Part 1 of our conversation, we talk about:
• Studying mathematics at university
• Careers a Math Degree can open up
• Imposter syndrome and learning to ask for help
• The journey from teacher to college professor
• Salary, fulfilment and life as an educator
• And why career progression doesn’t always mean moving higher

One thought from this conversation that stayed with me:
Sometimes knowing where you DON’T want to go is just as important as knowing where you do.

Watch Part 1 of my conversation with Dr. Tyler Wallace on Unblur the Path.

#MathCareers #STEMCareers #CareerAdvice #UnblurThePath

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MKS | Unblur the Path

*Can Ikigai help you choose a career that actually fits you?*

In Part 2 of my conversation with *Christal Burnette*, we take Ikigai into the world of career decisions.

We talk about parental expectations, discovering your strengths and passions, trying careers before committing to them — and a question I struggle with as a parent too:

*How do we balance fulfilment with financial security?*

🎙️ *Part 2 is now live on Unblur the Path.*

Watch and tell me: *What matters most to you when choosing a career — interest, ability, purpose or financial security?*

#Ikigai #CareerChoices #CareerGuidance #UnblurThePath

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

MKS | Unblur the Path

**I thought I understood Ikigai. This conversation made me realise there was much more to it.**

My new conversation with **Christal Burnette** ‪@christal.haitai‬ is one I have personally gone back to several times while editing.

Little Ikigai. Big Ikigai. Purpose. Values. Who we are doing something for. And a distinction I found myself thinking about afterwards — **happiness versus fulfilment**.

Christal also shares her own journey from the US to Japan, the businesses that didn't work, her work in Okinawa and how all of those experiences eventually brought her closer to understanding her own Ikigai.

And Part 1 ends with a question deliberately left unanswered:

**Are we born with our Ikigai, or do we figure it out along the way?**

That is where Part 2 begins.

🎙️ Watch Part 1 now and tell me — **what is one Little Ikigai in your life?**

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MKS | Unblur the Path

🦷 Would you still choose dentistry if you knew everything that came AFTER dental school?

Clinical skills are only part of the career.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Patients to understand.
👥 People to manage.
💰 Finances to master.
💻 Technology to keep up with.
🏢 A business to potentially build.
⚖️ And a life outside work that you somehow have to protect.

In the new episode of 🎙️ Unblur the Path, Dr. Gene distils 40+ years in dentistry into lessons for the next generation.

From 🦷 private practice and implants to 💼 entrepreneurship, 🎓 teaching, 🪥 oral health, ❤️ longevity and ⚖️ work-life balance — this is the side of dentistry students rarely get to see before entering the profession.

🎙️ THE FULL EPISODE IS NOW LIVE.

Watch it and come back with your answer 👇

🤔 If you were starting your career today, would you choose dentistry?

And more importantly — why or why not?

1 month ago | [YT] | 0

MKS | Unblur the Path

Thinking about a career in finance, entrepreneurship, or business?

In this episode of Unblur the Path, Al Zdenek shares decades of career wisdom—from accounting and wealth management to entrepreneurship, financial freedom, leadership, mentorship, and knowing when to pivot.

One message I especially liked: your first career choice does not have to define your entire working life.

Watch the full episode.

#FinanceCareers #CareerAdvice #Entrepreneurship #FinancialFreedom #UnblurThePath

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MKS | Unblur the Path

What if the career you chose at 20 isn’t the one you’re meant to stay in?

Ritu spent 20 years as a pharmacist before changing direction at 40.

Today, she is a trustee at One Kind Act and serves on the advisory board of the UK Asian Film Festival.

In this episode, we talk about career reinvention, charity, film festivals and finding purpose at any age.

🎥 Watch the full episode

1 month ago | [YT] | 0

MKS | Unblur the Path

🎙️ New episode: Apprenticeship vs University

Jenika chose an apprenticeship at BMW Group and shares what that journey has really involved — applications, interviews, work experience, studying alongside a 9-to-5, moving away from home, and earning her first salary.

If you’re a student — or a parent of one — trying to understand whether university is the only option, this conversation gives a practical look at another route.

#Apprenticeship #UniversityVsApprenticeship #BMWGroup #CareerAdvice #UnblurThePath

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

MKS | Unblur the Path

Marketing is often misunderstood.

Many people think it is only about ads, campaigns, logos or making things look attractive.

But in Part 2 of my conversation with Sai on Unblur the Path, she explains what marketing really looks like inside a global B2B company.

We talk about:

** Sales vs marketing
** Branding and business impact
** B2B marketing
** Research and customer understanding
** Events, campaigns and demand generation
** AI and the future of marketing
** Career growth, self-doubt and support systems

This is a useful episode for students, parents and professionals who want to understand marketing beyond the job title.

Watch the full episode.

#UnblurThePath #MarketingCareer #Branding #B2BMarketing #CareerGuidance #SalesVsMarketing #WomenInLeadership #CareerPodcast #UnblurThePath #LakshmiSeth

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