<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Careers Don't Matter]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Two guys who spent 15+ years climbing the corporate ladder, building in startups, and becoming some of the most followed voices in the careers space, only to realise careers don’t matter. Aydan Al-Saad and Yasar Ahmad break down what actually does: purpose, identity, money, freedom, and the stuff nobody tells you when you’re 22 and trying to figure it all out.</p>]]></description><link>https://riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:28:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/tMQMs0Md.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Aydan Al Saad & Yasar Ahmad]]></author><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:09:14 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Aydan Al Saad & Yasar Ahmad]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><category><![CDATA[Careers]]></category><itunes:author>Aydan Al Saad &amp; Yasar Ahmad</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Two guys who spent 15+ years climbing the corporate ladder, building in startups, and becoming some of the most followed voices in the careers space, only to realise careers don’t matter. Aydan Al-Saad and Yasar Ahmad break down what actually does: purpose, identity, money, freedom, and the stuff nobody tells you when you’re 22 and trying to figure it all out.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Aydan Al Saad &amp; Yasar Ahmad</itunes:name><itunes:email>hello@yasarahmad.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Careers"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/podcasts/b242610f-c4ac-45e1-b094-b6b12f6e88d0/logos/328bb50d-65da-4f4d-ac69-30c6cfe59538.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why we QUIT our 6 Figure Jobs!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation covers the hustle of content creation, mass production of content, automating content creation, the 'Guess the Salary' series, balancing multiple business ventures, and self-management and productivity. Key takeaways include the importance of consistency in content creation and an efficient content creation process. The conversation covers the use of scheduling tools for social media and the transition from corporate careers to content creation. It delves into the benefits of scheduling tools for efficient content management and the motivation behind leaving corporate careers to pursue content creation. The discussion provides insights into the challenges and opportunities in both areas.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Consistency is key</li><li>Efficient content creation process Scheduling tools for social media</li><li>Transition from corporate careers to content creation</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Hustle of Content Creation</li><li>08:04 Automating Content Creation</li><li>13:00 Guess the Salary Series</li><li>22:02 Self-Management and Productivity</li><li>30:15 Transition from Corporate Careers to Content Creation</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c88c1bd9-c527-487f-b440-7278699e3ede</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Aydan Al Saad & Yasar Ahmad]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:49:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.fm/hosting-analytics/media/37915a9f4696167e03cb804d32b5a4ffd8d1ea32b98ba5a6500634d58279f3d9/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjODhjMWJkOS1jNTI3LTQ4N2YtYjQ0MC03Mjc4Njk5ZTNlZGUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiMjQyNjEwZi1jNGFjLTQ1ZTEtYjA5NC1iNmIxMmY2ZTg4ZDAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODMwOGQ3OWRlMjI2M2Y0MzZkY2YwOTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkYjQ2OTFkYTc4MGNmZmQzNTgwZmM0L21vcmdhbnMtc3R1ZGlvLWRMMDZOLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xMl9fOS0xNS0yOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="61203165" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/podcasts/b242610f-c4ac-45e1-b094-b6b12f6e88d0/episodes/c88c1bd9-c527-487f-b440-7278699e3ede/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers the hustle of content creation, mass production of content, automating content creation, the &apos;Guess the Salary&apos; series, balancing multiple business ventures, and self-management and productivity. Key takeaways include the importance of consistency in content creation and an efficient content creation process. The conversation covers the use of scheduling tools for social media and the transition from corporate careers to content creation. It delves into the benefits of scheduling tools for efficient content management and the motivation behind leaving corporate careers to pursue content creation. The discussion provides insights into the challenges and opportunities in both areas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Consistency is key&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Efficient content creation process Scheduling tools for social media&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Transition from corporate careers to content creation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Hustle of Content Creation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;08:04 Automating Content Creation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;13:00 Guess the Salary Series&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;22:02 Self-Management and Productivity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;30:15 Transition from Corporate Careers to Content Creation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:42:30</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/podcasts/b242610f-c4ac-45e1-b094-b6b12f6e88d0/logos/328bb50d-65da-4f4d-ac69-30c6cfe59538.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Why we QUIT our 6 Figure Jobs!</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[1% Know This]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the evolving perspective on careers in 2026, the significance of hobbies, the concept of microdosing on discipline, unconventional career paths, embracing fluidity in careers, navigating work challenges, and the emotional impact of work. The conversation covered a wide range of topics, including navigating career paths, the impact of AI on jobs, transitioning careers, art and entrepreneurship, future projects and collaborations, show production and collaborations, future ventures and collaborations, and closing remarks and audience engagement. The discussion delved into the challenges of starting a career in the current generation, the impact of AI on job displacement, the importance of maintaining hobbies and interests, the potential for a documentary-style show, and the excitement for future collaborations and projects. The hosts also expressed their anticipation for audience feedback and engagement, as well as plans for the release of the first episode.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>The evolving perspective on careers in 2026 reflects a shift towards content creation and entrepreneurial endeavors.</li><li>Hobbies play a crucial role in providing a mental reset and work-life balance. The impact of AI on job displacement is a topic of concern for the current generation</li><li>Exploring unconventional career paths and maintaining hobbies is important for career satisfaction and growth</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Meaning of Careers in 2026</li><li>06:02 Microdosing on Discipline</li><li>13:07 Embracing Fluidity in Careers</li><li>17:58 Navigating Work Challenges</li><li>25:40 Navigating Career Paths</li><li>32:17 Art and Entrepreneurship</li><li>45:02 Show Production and Collaborations</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6e87f9df-92d3-44ac-946c-b20cf2f3bb78</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Aydan Al Saad & Yasar Ahmad]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:47:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.fm/hosting-analytics/media/1ef9d805c4ba5ab8cddcce9ce69c4db3b77a05570f095ff88bd6fc7edc483664/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2ZTg3ZjlkZi05MmQzLTQ0YWMtOTQ2Yy1iMjBjZjJmM2JiNzgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiMjQyNjEwZi1jNGFjLTQ1ZTEtYjA5NC1iNmIxMmY2ZTg4ZDAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODMwOGQ3OWRlMjI2M2Y0MzZkY2YwOTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkYWE0MzgxMjU2MTc1Yjc2YThlOWI0L21vcmdhbnMtc3R1ZGlvLWRMMDZOLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xMV9fMjEtNDItNDgubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="70477470" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/podcasts/b242610f-c4ac-45e1-b094-b6b12f6e88d0/episodes/6e87f9df-92d3-44ac-946c-b20cf2f3bb78/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the evolving perspective on careers in 2026, the significance of hobbies, the concept of microdosing on discipline, unconventional career paths, embracing fluidity in careers, navigating work challenges, and the emotional impact of work. The conversation covered a wide range of topics, including navigating career paths, the impact of AI on jobs, transitioning careers, art and entrepreneurship, future projects and collaborations, show production and collaborations, future ventures and collaborations, and closing remarks and audience engagement. The discussion delved into the challenges of starting a career in the current generation, the impact of AI on job displacement, the importance of maintaining hobbies and interests, the potential for a documentary-style show, and the excitement for future collaborations and projects. The hosts also expressed their anticipation for audience feedback and engagement, as well as plans for the release of the first episode.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The evolving perspective on careers in 2026 reflects a shift towards content creation and entrepreneurial endeavors.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Hobbies play a crucial role in providing a mental reset and work-life balance. The impact of AI on job displacement is a topic of concern for the current generation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Exploring unconventional career paths and maintaining hobbies is important for career satisfaction and growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Meaning of Careers in 2026&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:02 Microdosing on Discipline&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;13:07 Embracing Fluidity in Careers&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;17:58 Navigating Work Challenges&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;25:40 Navigating Career Paths&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;32:17 Art and Entrepreneurship&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;45:02 Show Production and Collaborations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:48:56</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/podcasts/b242610f-c4ac-45e1-b094-b6b12f6e88d0/logos/328bb50d-65da-4f4d-ac69-30c6cfe59538.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>1% Know This</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>