Not Just One Thing - The Portfolio Career Playbook

Not Just One Thing is the career podcast for the multi-passionate professional. Hosted by Kudzi Chikumbu, a creator, strategist, and former TikTok exec, each episode explores how to build a portfolio career that’s as dynamic as you are. From reinvention stories to mindset shifts and tactical advice, you’ll hear from multi-hyphenates redefining success in an age of disruption. Expect honest conversations, practical insights, and permission to be more than just one thing so that you can build a career that is as interesting as you are. This is next level personal branding that rewrites the rules for your career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not Just One Thing - The Portfolio Career Playbook is a business podcast hosted by Kudzi Chikumbu, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kudzi Chikumbu hosts Not Just One Thing - The Portfolio Career Playbook, a business show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  How to Rewrite the Rules of Your Career with Morgan DeBaun

  Aug 5, 202534 minS1

  <p>Morgan DeBaun built her career by doing what most people are afraid to do—not follow the script. From launching Blavity Inc. as a first-time founder to becoming a media mogul, investor, and advisor, Morgan has rewritten every rule that was handed to her.</p><br><p>In this season finale, we talk about what it actually takes to build a portfolio career that’s sustainable, profitable, and deeply personal. Morgan shares the mindset shifts, identity pivots, and systems she’s learned while building businesses that serve both her community and her evolution.</p><br><p>Morgan's Book: https://amzn.t...

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  Episode #7

  How to Recover from Burnout—and Build a Career You Actually Want with Maya Watson.

  Jul 8, 202543 minS1

  <p>Maya Watson was living the dream—on paper. High-profile roles at Netflix and OWN. A résumé full of wins. But inside? She was exhausted. Burnt out. Out of alignment. So she stepped away.</p><br><p>In this episode, Maya shares what it really took to recover from burnout and rebuild a career rooted in purpose, peace, and personal truth. From major pivots to quiet reflection, this conversation is a powerful reminder that sometimes the most courageous thing you can do is pause.</p><br><p>We talk about:</p><p>– Why burnout isn’t just exhaustion—it’s misalignme...

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  Episode #6

  How to Pivot into the Creator Economy—and Build a Business That Lasts with Dreaknowsbest

  Jun 24, 202537 minS1

  <p>Drea Okeke,a ka @DreaKnowsBest was one of the earliest viral stars on Vine—and she’s since built a multi-platform career as a TikTok creator, speaker, and CEO. But behind the content is a sharp business mind that’s quietly turned her creativity into a full-blown operation. In this episode, she and Kudzi break down how to turn creative energy into actual revenue—while staying joyful and intentional.</p><br><p>In this episode, we talk about:</p><p>– How to know when it’s time to pivot</p><p>– Why creators need systems, not just followers</p><p>– The differ...

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  Episode #5

  How to Network Like a Pro—and Turn Career Dreams Into Reality with Brian Feit

  Jun 10, 202539 minS1

  <p>Brian Feit is a powerhouse in entertainment, known for building relationships that actually move careers forward. As co-founder of BMF, he’s worked with Beyoncé, Hulu, Grey Goose, and some of the most iconic cultural brands around—all through connections built with intention, follow-through, and heart.</p><br><p>In this episode, we talk about:</p><p> – Why networking isn’t about working the room—it’s about real connection</p><p> – How to build trust quickly (and make it stick)</p><p> – What most people get wrong when they “network”</p><p> – How to use relationships to turn creative ideas into car...

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  Episode #4

  Taylor Lorenz: How to Go Viral, Survive the Internet, and Build a Personal Brand That Lasts

  Jun 3, 202528 minS1

  <p>Taylor Lorenz has been at the center of internet culture for over a decade—covering how people go viral, how they fall apart, and how some rise even stronger. As a journalist, bestselling author, and now Substack creator, she knows what it means to build a personal brand in public—and survive the internet while doing it. Given that your multi-hyphenate career will most likely exist online, knowing how to do it well is important.</p><br><p>In this episode, we talk about:</p><p> – The mechanics of virality—and what most people get wrong</p><p> – How to handle...

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