Ep. 126 Test Drive: Reimagining Hands-On Career Exploration (with Gabriel DeSanti)

Host Brad Minton invites Gabriel DeSanti on the podcast who shares his journey of exploring unconventional careers, reimagining internships, and empowering others to discover their true passions through hands-on experiences and innovative platforms. Key concepts:

• The importance of early career exploration and trying different trades
• Innovative approaches to internships and job shadowing
• The role of content creation in redefining career paths
• Common threads among successful, fulfilled professionals
• The value of ownership and experimentation in career development

Guest Info:

Gabriel DeSanti is an award-winning content creator, visionary storyteller, and Co-Founder of Staj. Known as the builder of the world’s longest résumé, Gabriel brings unparalleled authority to the exploration and celebration of the world’s most overlooked, unconventional, and extraordinary careers. With a digital presence that reaches over 1.5 million followers, he shines a spotlight on hardworking individuals across industries—partnering with global powerhouses such as the NHL, Remitly, and the City of Las Vegas to champion the value of every job.

Through Staj, Gabriel is redefining the traditional internship by creating immersive, hands-on job-shadowing experiences that offer real-world exposure and daily access to diverse career paths. His work not only challenges outdated career narratives but also empowers millions to embrace nontraditional routes, pursue meaningful work, and discover purpose in what they do every single day.

Website: gostaj.com

TikTok: @gabriel.desanti

Instagram: @grabriel.destanti

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-desanti/

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