Here’s what to expect from this episode:
After two and a half years away from the mic, I’m back — and this isn’t just a podcast comeback. There’s so much more coming, and this episode is where it all starts.
I’m sharing where I’ve been, why the podcast had to pause, and what you can expect going forward. Whether you’ve been subscribed since the beginning or you’re brand new here, this is the perfect place to start.
Topics covered:
- Who this podcast is for and whether you’re in the right place
- Where I’ve been for the last two and a half years — and why the podcast had to pause
- Why this transition is about so much more than just learning new skills
- What’s coming on the podcast
- The brand new Instructional Design Transition Knowledge Hub I’m launching on Substack
- How to connect, get support, and never feel alone in this transition

Are you new here, or have you been along for the ride since the beginning? Either way, I’d love to hear from you. Join our Facebook group and let’s discuss!
Resources and Links Mentioned:
- Sign up for the Applied Instructional Design Academy
- Subscribe to Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career on Substack
- Join the Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook Group
Connect with Jill:
Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook Group
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More about Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Podcast
Thinking about becoming an Instructional Designer (ID) but have no idea how to get started? Instructional Design is a field that is high in demand, very flexible, highly lucrative, and provides you with a great work-life balance (say bye to being overworked and underpaid)!
Join Jill Davidian, 21-year corporate Instructional Design veteran and host of Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career! Jill has worked in many different industries, including finance, health care, oil and gas, manufacturing, and even with the United Nations. She has helped over 1200 new Instructional Designers launch their ID careers with corporate giants like Google and Amazon as well as smaller companies.
Each week she brings real talk, advice and inspiration, and interviews to help budding IDs stand out from the crowd and get that first job. Whether you are trying to figure out if Instructional Design is right for you or you are ready to create a portfolio and rework your resume, you are in the right place to jumpstart your Instructional Design career.

