Episode 5

The One Where We Discuss How To Bounce Back From A Layoff With Melissa Popp

Published on: 17th October, 2023

Melissa Popp is the Content Strategy Director at RicketyRoo. She works with clients to create engaging and authoritative content that dominates local search results. In this episode, Melissa shares how she found herself in an unexpected situation when she was laid off from a job she loved due to company-wide downsizing. She wasn't prepared for this sudden change, and the experience left her scrambling for the next opportunity. In her haste and panic, she accepted a job offer that she wasn't entirely sure about. She was thankful for the employment, but as she settled into the role, she realized it wasn't the right fit for her. This experience became a major setback in her career. She discusses how to be prepared for change, how to evaluate the next steps to bounce back aligned with your career goals. We also find out what inspires Melissa and what empowers her to be the brilliant woman she is today.

You find this episode transcript and all other transcripts on WTS Website.

Introducing #WTSPodcast

The Women in Tech SEO Podcast is THE podcast starring women in the SEO industry. We’re on a mission to amplify all the brilliant women in our industry! Our guests share their story with us and what empowers them. Each episode provides you with tips and resources on how to navigate your career in your own way.

Where to find Women in Tech SEO?

Twitter: @techseowomen and #WTSPodcast 

Website: womenintechseo.com

Any question about WTSPodcast? Ask our host on Twitter: @isaline_margot or via our Slack.


Next Episode All Episodes Previous Episode
Show artwork for WTSPodcast

About the Podcast

WTSPodcast
The Women in Tech SEO Podcast (WTSPodcast) is THE podcast for all things SEO. Each week we invite brilliant women in the industry to join us and delve into specific topics so that we can learn from their stories, knowledge, and experience.

WTSPodcast is part of Women in Tech SEO - a support network aimed for women in the Technical SEO field, to discuss, share and learn from one another. The aim is to empower each other in a positive, inspiring, and beneficial way, and to help build our network and accelerate our careers.

Your hosts are Isaline Muelhauser (International SEO Consultant) and Areej AbuAli (Founder of Women in Tech SEO & SEO Consultant).

Website: https://www.womenintechseo.com/podcast/

About your host

Profile picture for Areej AbuAli

Areej AbuAli

Areej is an SEO Consultant with over a decade of experience who focuses on all things technical and on-site. She is the founder of the Women in Tech SEO community and has spoken in industry events such as MozCon, SMX and BrightonSEO.