In this episode, hosts Dr. John Lee and Marley Wheeler sit down with Jana McDonald, a passionate career advisor at McMaster University, who has helped hundreds of psychology students navigate their academic and career journeys with clarity and confidence.

Jana shares her personal story—the highs, the challenges, and the mindset shifts that shaped her approach to student support. From coping with career uncertainty to managing rejection, she offers powerful strategies for students who feel overwhelmed or stuck.

Together, they explore topics like career development theory, the value of experiential learning, creating opportunities through serendipity, and reframing failure as growth. Jana also explains how tools like Challenge Cards, platforms like LinkedIn, and funding programs such as SWPP and Canada Summer Jobs can help students build meaningful career foundations.

Whether you're a psychology student searching for direction or a recent grad unsure of your next step, this episode is full of encouraging, practical advice to help you move forward with purpose.