{"podcast":{"title":"Milestones of the 21st Century","slug":"milestones-of-the-21st-century-7023494","podcast_index_feed_id":7023494,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/kara18601990/feed.xml","website_url":"https://kara18601990.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19448447/Celebrating_Milestones6mdjn.jpeg","author":"kara18601990","episode_count":80,"summary":"This podcast series uncovers the defining moments and global transformations of the 21st century. From technological advancements to socio-political movements, each episode offers a deep dive into the significant events that have shaped our world. Through insightful analysis and exploration, the series illuminates the complexities and dynamics of the modern era.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-23T12:20:39.563019+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/milestones-of-the-21st-century-7023494"},"episode":{"title":"The Great Resignation & the Search for Purpose","slug":"the-great-resignation-the-search-for-purpose","published_at":"2026-08-05T13:33:41+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/milestones-of-the-21st-century-7023494/the-great-resignation-the-search-for-purpose","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/milestones-of-the-21st-century-7023494","url":"https://kara18601990.podbean.com/e/the-great-resignation-the-search-for-purpose/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/w9t25ybimprpqn28/The_Great_Resignation_the_Search_for_Purpose95yz0.mp3","summary":"This episode explores how the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a major shift in the way people think about work. The Great Resignation was not simply a wave of employees quitting their jobs; it reflected deeper dissatisfaction with burnout, rigid schedules, poor workplace culture, and the loss of balance between professional and personal life. As remote and hybrid work expanded, many employees began prioritizing flexibility, mental health, family time, and personal values. Salary remained important, but people increasingly wanted work that felt meaningful, offered growth, and aligned with their beliefs. The episode also examines how companies are responding by improving benefits, supporting mental health, offering flexible schedules, and redefining leadership. Managers are expected to create trust, psychological safety, and opportunities for development rather than simply monitor productivity. Technology, automation, freelancing, and the creator economy are also reshaping careers, making lifelong learning and adaptability more important. Ultimately, the episode argues that the future of work will be defined not only by income and efficiency, but by purpose, dignity, flexibility, and well-being. The Great Resignation marked a turning point in which millions of people began demanding work that supports a better life rather than consuming it.","meta_description":"This episode explores how the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a major shift in the way people think about work. The Great Resignation was not simply a wave of…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":566,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/milestones-of-the-21st-century-7023494/episodes/the-great-resignation-the-search-for-purpose/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/milestones-of-the-21st-century-7023494/the-great-resignation-the-search-for-purpose.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}