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🎙️ HACK YeA Episode 12: Automate Like a Pro: Hacks That Actually Save Time

Still spending hours copying data, fixing VLOOKUP errors, or untangling SUMIF spaghetti?  ...You’re not alone — and you’re definitely not stuck.

In Episode 12 of Hack Yea!, we’re diving into real-life automation hacks that actually save time (and your sanity). These aren’t magic bots or AI buzzwords — they’re Power Query basics anyone can use.

🎙️ Hosts Kim King (The Pathfinder) and Gary Kam (The Code Breaker) break it down with 3 visual, demo-ready hacks you can start today. But before you automate, you gotta investigate—and that’s where SIPOC comes in.

📊 SIPOC = Supplier, Input, Process, Output, CustomerIt’s a simple but powerful method to find the actual friction in your workflow. Once you know where things are getting stuck, automation becomes smart, not sloppy.

🛠️ In this episode:
- Hack #1: Kill the copy-paste routine with Power Query's Get Data
- Hack #2: Ditch fragile formulas and use Merge Queries
- Hack #3: Escape the SUMIF maze with Pivot + Unpivot sorcery

👀 Each hack comes with a visual demo to help you follow along — step by step — even if you're totally new to Power Query.
These are fundamental moves that scale.

💬 Got questions or stuck trying it?
Drop them on hackyea.com, YouTube, or LinkedIn. Gary will personally take a look and help troubleshoot!

💭 Question for the Hacksters:
What’s one repetitive task in your week that you wish could just do itself?
Let us know in the comments — we might feature it (or solve it) in a future episode!

🧠 Automation doesn’t have to be complicated. It just has to be intentional.
🎧 Subscribe now to get future hacks, and let’s work smarter—not harder.

🔥 Ready to hack your career and level up? Let’s go.
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🎧 Listen. Reflect. Activate.
Until next time... Hack Yea!

🎙️ Episode 11: Executive Presence – Show Up Like a Leader Before You Even Speak with Angela McDonald

What if the way you walk into the room mattered just as much as what you say once you're in it?
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In Episode 11 of Hack Yea!, we’re joined by Angela McDonald, executive presence and communication coach with 16+ years of global experience. Angela has helped professionals across industries and cultures build clarity, confidence, and credibility, especially those who speak English as a second language.

Your hosts, Kim King (The Pathfinder) and Gary Kam (The Code Breaker), sit down with Angela to unpack what executive presence really means—and how small tweaks in posture, communication, and mindset can completely transform how you're perceived in the workplace.

💡 What You’ll Learn:
- What executive presence actually is (hint: it’s not about being loud)
- How to project confidence without changing who you are
- Why “Look, Lock, Talk” is the ultimate presentation hack
- Ways to show up strong in virtual meetings (hello, Zoom life)
- How introverts can build gravitas, presence, and trust

🔧 Plus, real coaching hacks from Angela’s playbook, and a story from Gary about the 5-minute lesson that changed how he presents forever.
✨ If you’ve ever felt unsure how to own the room, present with clarity, or lead with presence, this one’s for you.

📧 Want to connect with Angela McDonald?
Message her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angmcdonald/

💬 Hackster Question of the Day:What’s one small shift that helped you show up more confidently at work?
Drop it in the comments 👇  

🔥 Ready to hack your career and level up? Let’s go.
➡️ Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!
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🎧 Listen. Reflect. Activate.
Until next time... Hack Yea!

🎙️ HACK YeA Episode 10: Boundaries, Bosses & Burnout Recovery: Mental Health Hacks (Part 2)

***Disclaimer:***The content of this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While Tiara Jackson is a licensed professional counselor, her participation in this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship. If you are experiencing mental health challenges, please seek support from a qualified mental health provider in your area. The views expressed in this episode are those of the individuals speaking and do not constitute clinical guidance or therapeutic services.
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Already burned out? Still waiting for someone to fix it from the top? Yeah... same.

🎙 In Episode 10 of Hack Yea!, we’re back with Tiara Jackson, LPC, licensed professional counselor and corporate boundary-builder, for part two of our deep dive into mental wellness at work.
This time, we’re talking about what happens after the burnout—and how to reset, recover, and protect your peace moving forward.
🎙️Joined by your hosts Kim King (The Pathfinder) and Gary Kam (The Code Breaker), we get real about the hard conversations, the quiet warning signs, and the long-term habits that keep you well in high-pressure places.

🧠 We cover:
- What to do after burnout hits
- How to set boundaries with bosses & still keep your job
- Signs of a toxic workplace vs. a tough one
- Recovery rituals that actually work
- Why emotional clarity can only come from uncomfortable conversations

💬 Plus: Real stories from Kim and Gary about walking away from toxic jobs, and a mic-drop truth from Tiara about how your worth is not measured by your output.
✨ If you’ve ever felt drained, undervalued, or like quitting on a Monday morning, this one’s for you.
🔗 Contact Tiara Jackson, LPC, for private sessions or workshops:
📧 TiaraJacksonLPC@gmail.com

💬 Question for Hacksters:   What’s one boundary you wish you dared to set?  
Drop it in the comments

🔥 Ready to hack your career and level up? Let’s go.
➡️ Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!
➡️ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@HACKYeA
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🎧 Listen. Reflect. Activate.
Until next time... Hack Yea!

🎆 Hack Yea! Fourth of July Rewind 🎆

We’re taking a quick break to celebrate Independence Day—but not without dropping a fire rewind episode featuring two of our most talked-about topics:
✨ Embracing Change - Full Video: https://youtu.be/FNkAVSxvGyI
🧠 Mindset First - Full Video: https://youtu.be/DCCTSBPTIyM

These highlights will help you shift your thinking, move with change, and stay one step ahead at work and in life.

🎙️ Hosted by: Gary Kam (The Code Breaker) & Kim King (The Pathfinder)

PLUS: Stick around for a sneak peek of what’s coming this summer—new episodes in July and August are packed with powerful hacks on mentorship, systems thinking, workplace boundaries, and real stories from real people changing the game.

💬 Question for Hacksters:  What’s your go-to July 4th hack for snagging the perfect spot to watch the fireworks? 🎆
Early arrival? Secret location? Sneaky shortcuts? Drop your best moves below! ⬇️

🔥 Ready to hack your career and level up? Let’s go.
➡️ Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!
➡️ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@HACKYeA
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🎧 Listen. Reflect. Activate.
Until next time... Hack Yea!

🎙️ HACK YEA! Ep 9: When to Tap Out: Mental Health Hacks for Corporate Life
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‍***Disclaimer:***
The content of this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While Tiara Jackson is a licensed professional counselor, her participation in this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship. If you are experiencing mental health challenges, please seek support from a qualified mental health provider in your area. The views expressed in this episode are those of the individuals speaking and do not constitute clinical guidance or therapeutic services.
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Feeling burned out? Struggling to figure out if you need a break or a full reset?

🚀 In Episode 9 of Hack Yea!, we’re getting real about mental health at work with special guest Tiara Jackson, LPC, a licensed professional counselor.
Together with hosts Kim King (The Pathfinder) and Gary Kam (The Code Breaker), we unpack the signs of burnout, how to know when it’s time to tap out, and practical hacks to protect your peace before things spiral.

🧠 We cover:
- Subtle warning signs of burnout
- How to take a break (even when Bali isn’t in the budget)
- Setting real boundaries in corporate life
- What “mental wellness by design” actually looks like
- Daily practices to maintain your emotional well-being

✨ Whether you’re a leader, a high performer, or just trying to survive another work week, you don’t have to choose between success and sanity.
🔗 Contact Tiara Jackson, LPC, for private sessions or workshops:
📧 TiaraJacksonLPC@gmail.com

💬 Question for Hacksters:  What’s your favorite self-care practice?
Drop it in the comments!

🔥 Ready to hack your career and level up? Let’s go.
➡️ Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!
➡️ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@HACKYeA
➡️ Join the Hack Yea! LinkedIn Group: www.linkedin.com/company/hack-yea
➡️ Visit our Website: www.hackyea.com

🎧 Listen. Reflect. Activate.
Until next time... Hack Yea!

🎙️ HACK YEA! Ep8: A New Way of Working
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‍🚀 In Episode 8 of Hack Yea!, we’re taking the mindset shift from Episode 6 and bringing it to life through real systems, real teams, and real action.

🎧 Title: A New Way of Working: From Mindset to Movement
🎙️ Hosts: Gary Kam (The Code Breaker) & Kim King (The Pathfinder)

This one is personal. Gary shares how a mindset breakthrough sparked the creation of SPR (Systems, Process Improvement & Risk)—a new department built to challenge the status quo, automate manual pain points, and empower supply chain users to work smarter, not harder.
From building dashboards that actually work to assembling a team of thoughtful disruptors (shoutout to JQ and Miggs!), this episode explores how small changes in approach can lead to huge cultural impact.

💡 You’ll hear:
- How SPR turned ideas into action (and automation!)
- The power of empowering rebels with a cause
- Why “Learn. Do. Teach. Repeat.” became the heartbeat of the Data Ring
- What it really looks like to move from compliance to curiosity

🔥 Whether you’re buried in Excel tabs or trying to lead transformation in your org, this episode is for YOU.

👉 Ready to move from mindset to movement?
🎥 Watch now.

💬 Question for Hacksters:  What’s your favorite hack or mindset shift?
Drop it in the comments!

🔥 Ready to hack your career and level up? Let’s go.
➡️ Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!
➡️ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@HACKYeA
➡️ Join the Hack Yea! LinkedIn Group: www.linkedin.com/company/hack-yea
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🎧 Listen. Reflect. Activate.
Until next time... Hack Yea!

🎙️ HACK YEA! Ep7: Progression, Not Perfection
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‍🚀 Hack Yea! Episode 7 – Progression Over Perfection: The Corporate Climb with Sanity Intact

Let’s be real, corporate culture often rewards the polished, the perfect, the always-on-top-of-it vibe. But what if that’s the exact mindset burning people out and slowing real growth?

In this episode, hosts Gary Kam (The Code Breaker) and Kim King (The Pathfinder) dig into a game-changing truth: Perfection isn’t the point. Progression is.

🎯 Whether you’re new in your role or a seasoned leader, this episode will help you:
- Break the perfection trap and find momentum
- Understand how action (even messy!) beats hesitation
- Recognize how humility, curiosity, and learning in motion build real influence
- Shift your mindset to “better every week” instead of “flawless every time”

Gary and Kim share real stories—from weekend dashboard disasters to intern glow-ups—to help you move forward with purpose, not pressure.

💡 Big takeaway? You don’t need to be perfect to be powerful.
You just need to keep moving forward.

🎧 Tap play and tag a friend who needs this!

💬 Question for Hacksters:  
What’s one moment where progress helped you grow more than perfection ever could?
Drop your story below—we want to hear from the Hacksters!

🔥 Ready to hack your career and level up? Let’s go.
➡️ Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!
➡️ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@HACKYeA
➡️ Join the Hack Yea! LinkedIn Group: www.linkedin.com/company/hack-yea
➡️ Visit our Website: www.hackyea.com

🎧 Listen. Reflect. Activate.
Until next time... Hack Yea!

🎙️ HACK YEA! Ep6 – Mindset First
‍Welcome back, Hacksters! Episode 6 is here—and this one’s a game-changer.

🎙️ Topic: Mindset First—The Culture Shift Starts With You
We often talk about tools and systems, but here’s the truth: no innovation sticks without a mindset shift first.

In this episode, Gary Kam (The Code Breaker) shares how he went from “The Excel Wizard” to breaking free from outdated habits—and how that spark turned into a full-on movement. Co-host Kim King (The Pathfinder) guides the convo with real insights on how leaders and teams can make micro shifts that scale into macro culture change.

💡 What you’ll hear:
- Why mindset is the engine behind every system
- How acknowledgment sparks change, but activation sustains it
- The moment Gary took the "red pill" and redefined his entire workflow
-Four culture shifts that will transform your team:
   - Control → Trust
   - Silos → Synergy
   - Perfection → Progress
   - Hierarchy → Humility

Plus: A special Pre-Father’s Day shoutout to Gary’s son Aaden 👏

🎧 Whether you’re a leader, a change agent, or just someone stuck in spreadsheet land—this episode will shift your perspective.

💬 Question for Hacksters:
"What’s one mindset shift that changed how you show up at work?"
💡 Maybe it was learning to ask for help… challenging the status quo… or realizing ‘done’ beats ‘perfect.’
Drop your story in the comments—we want to learn from YOU.

🔥 Ready to hack your career and level up? Let’s go.
➡️ Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!
➡️ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@HACKYeA
➡️ Join the Hack Yea! LinkedIn Group: www.linkedin.com/company/hack-yea
➡️ Visit our Website: www.hackyea.com

🎧 Listen. Reflect. Activate.
Until next time... Hack Yea!

🎙️ HACK YEA! Ep5 – Effective Written Communication
‍Welcome to another episode of Hack Yea!, where micro innovations lead to macro results.

In this episode, Gary Kam (The Code Breaker) and Kim King (The Pathfinder) dive into one of the most essential (but often overlooked) career skills: written communication. Whether you're writing an email, report, or quick Teams message, how you write shapes how you’re perceived.
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‍We break down practical hacks for:
✉️ Writing clear and actionable emails
✉️ Structuring professional reports and memos
✉️ Communicating effectively through instant messaging tools
✉️ Using AI (like ChatGPT) as your writing assistant
✉️ And our 4-step method: Plan, Proofread, Seek feedback, Practice—aka PPSP

This episode is packed with real-world tips, relatable stories, and tools to help early career professionals, managers, and seasoned pros level up fast.

💬 Drop in the comments: What’s one email fail (or win) you’ve learned from?
💬Drop your thoughts in the comments or at www.hackyea.com—your story might shape a future episode.

🔥 Ready to hack your career and level up? Let’s go.
➡️ Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!
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➡️ Join the Hack Yea! LinkedIn Group: www.linkedin.com/company/hack-yea
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Let’s grow together. Let’s write better.Until next time... Hack Yea!

🎙️ Hack Yea! Episode 4: Accelerate Your Success with Learn, Do, Teach & Repeat
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‍In this episode of Hack Yea!, we’re breaking down one of our favorite growth frameworks: Learn, Do, Teach & Repeat.
It’s simple, powerful, and the fastest way to level up and scale your impact.
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‍🔥What we cover:
- How to learn smart (not long)
- Why “doing” creates momentum
- The secret weapon of teaching others
- Real hacks you can apply TODAY

Hosts Gary Kam (The Code Breaker) and Kim King (The Pathfinder) walk you through how this cycle builds confidence, skill, and culture.
One micro innovation at a time.

💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments or at www.hackyea.com—your story might shape a future episode.

🔥 Ready to hack your career and level up? Let’s go.
➡️ Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!
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➡️ Join the Hack Yea! LinkedIn Group: www.linkedin.com/company/hack-yea
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🎙️ Hack Yea! Episode 3 – How to Actually Get People to Listen to You
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‍Let’s face it—if people aren’t really listening, what’s the point of speaking?

In this episode, Gary Kam (The Code Breaker) and Kim King (The Pathfinder) dive into one of the most underrated career superpowers: effective verbal communication. Whether you're in a meeting, presenting an idea, or having a hallway chat—how you say things matters just as much as what you say.

‍🔥 Inside this episode:
- Real talk on accents, filler words, nervous laughter, and fast-talking
- How to connect with different audiences (yes, even Gen Z slang gets a mention)
- Tips to build clarity, confidence, and presence in every conversation
- Personal stories + game-changing hacks to elevate your voice

🎯 Bonus: Kim shares how one idea—spoken clearly—turned into a $100K impact.

This episode is packed with wisdom for professionals at every stage.
Whether you're just finding your voice or leveling up your leadership—this one's for you.

🛠️ Want to grow? Speak with purpose. Speak with presence. Hack Yea.

💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments or at www.hackyea.com—your story might shape a future episode.

🔥 Ready to hack your career and level up? Let’s go.
➡️ Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!
➡️ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@HACKYeA
➡️ Join the Hack Yea! LinkedIn Group: www.linkedin.com/company/hack-yea
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🎙️ Hack Yea! Episode 2 – What the Hack Is a Data Ring?
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‍Welcome back to Hack Yea!, where micro innovations create macro results. In this episode, hosts Kim King (The Pathfinder) and Gary Kam (The Code Breaker) dive into a concept Gary created that’s raising eyebrows and turning heads: the Data Ring.

Spoiler: It’s not software. It’s not a dashboard. It’s not from Middle-earth.

It’s a powerful mindset and movement built around this simple idea:
Learn → Do → Teach → Repeat.

‍👉 What you’ll hear in this episode:
- What a Data Ring is (and what it isn’t)
- Why sharing what you learn creates exponential impact
- How to start your own “growth squad”
- Why this model is a game-changer for early career pros & underrepresented voices

This isn’t just talk—it’s your invitation to grow with intention, and bring others with you.

🔥 Ready to hack your career and level up? Let’s go.
➡️ Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!
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🎙️Welcome to the very first episode of Hack Yea!

We’re your hosts, Gary Kam (The Code Breaker) and Kim King (The Pathfinder)—two passionate leaders dedicated to breaking down real-world career hacks for navigating (and thriving in) the corporate world.

In this kickoff episode, we share the story behind Hack Yea!, how we became The Code Breaker and The Pathfinder, and why micro innovations create macro results is the heartbeat of everything we do.

We’ll also dive into a critical topic every professional faces: how to deal with change—and why embracing change is your ultimate competitive advantage. 🚀

In this episode:
-The origin of Hack Yea and our host names
-How tiny wins can lead to big transformations
-Netflix vs Blockbuster: A story of innovation and adaptation
-Practical hacks to build resilience and adaptability
-How to stay flexible and grow your career, no matter what changes come

🔥 Ready to hack your career and level up? Let’s go.
➡️ Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!
➡️ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@HACKYeA
➡️ Join the Hack Yea! LinkedIn Group: www.linkedin.com/company/hack-yea
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