Good Shift

Thinking about a career shift — but worried about financial security?
In this episode, Adam Stewart (founder of Compound Wealth) shares the practical money framework that helps you buy back options and work toward financial freedom: invest consistently, consider buying a business, or build something on the side until you’re ready.
We cover KiwiSaver + index investing basics, entrepreneurship through acquisition, what to do when markets drop, how to think about risk and long-term freedom, and the mindset shifts that make change feel possible.

What does it actually look like to pursue a creative passion while still thriving in a full-time career? Ned Gow, drummer for No Cigar, talks about building and balancing a creative life alongside his full-time job — without sacrificing financial security.
Ned shares:
🎵 The discipline and structure behind juggling music and real estate
🌍 How travel and taking a break gave him clarity at a career crossroads
🧠 The mindset shifts that helped him back himself — even when it felt uncertain
💼 Why choosing the right boss matters more than the company 
🔥 How to avoid burnout while still chasing multiple goals
Whether you’re feeling boxed in by your 9–5, craving a creative outlet, or wondering if stepping back is the smartest way forward — this episode is packed with honest insights and next steps.

With Leah Marcus and Yasaman Bakhtiar, founders of Good Girl Snacks
This is a masterclass in how to start a business and build momentum fast.
In this episode of Good Shift, I’m joined by Leah Marcus and Yasaman Bakhtiar, best friends and co-founders of Good Girl Snacks, the brand behind the viral Hot Girl Pickles.
Just a few years ago, they were working corporate jobs with zero business experience. Just 3 years later, their pickles have built a cult following online and landed on shelves at Whole Foods, Erewhon, Bristol Farms, GoPuff, and Nordstrom.
In this conversation, Leah and Yasaman share the real story behind the leap: from spotting a TikTok trend, to building in public, to trusting their gut before they felt ready and they share how you can do the same.

I submitted Good Shift to the podcast awards (!) and as part of that, I had to put together a 15-minute highlight reel to showcase what the pod is all about.
It’s a great place to start if you’re new here, or to send to a friend who’s thinking about a career shift, hating their job, or feeling stuck on what’s next.
Enjoy my friends and cross your fingers for me for the awards!

In this episode, I sit down with Alexa Gray - founder of Social Bloome and one of the formative early team members at Olipop, where she helped shape the brand into one of the fastest-growing wellness companies in the U.S.
With a background spanning nonprofit work, photography, brand building, and now her own agency, Alexa’s path has never been linear, but it’s always been purpose-led. We talk about how to make confident career moves (even when they don’t make sense on paper), the mindset needed to leave a “successful” job, and what it really takes to build a business rooted in authenticity and community.
Whether you're navigating your own pivot or dreaming about starting something new, this conversation is packed with real insights and practical encouragement.
In this episode, we cover:
✨ How to make bold career moves with confidence
💼 Leaving a job you’re doing well in and why it’s okay
🚀 Alexa’s experience working at an early stage start-up and how to know if that enviroment is right for you
💡 Building a business (and community) from scratch
📱 Launching an app with no tech background 
🛠 Her go-to habits for staying grounded and moving through hard moments
Connect with Alexa:
Alexa's Linkden 
Social Bloome 
Follow Good Shift:
Instagram → @goodshiftpod