The Association of Croatian American Professionals (ACAP) has launched a new podcast, The Career You Own, offering career advice, personal stories and mentorship insights to professionals in the United States and beyond. The show is hosted by Croatian-born singer Tatiana “Tajči” Cameron and business professional Marela Klepo.
The podcast is part of ACAP’s Career Hub, an initiative designed to connect students and professionals with resources that support career development.
Produced by Cameron Productions, the series features conversations about professional growth, leadership, career changes and the challenges of building a meaningful working life.
The first episode, titled “Own Your Career Before It Owns You,” introduces the hosts and explores how people can develop successful careers without allowing their jobs to define their identities.
From Croatian Pop Stardom to Career Reinvention
One of the podcast’s hosts, Tatiana “Tajči” Cameron, is familiar to generations of Croatian music fans.
She achieved fame as a young pop singer in Croatia before leaving her established career and moving to the United States.
In the opening episode, Tajči reflects on the uncertainty of starting over in New York and rebuilding her professional identity.
Her story offers a perspective on career reinvention, particularly for immigrants who must adapt to new professional environments.
Co-host Marela Klepo shares a different experience.
She recalls losing her job in her twenties despite being a successful sales professional. The unexpected setback forced her to reconsider her career plans.
Klepo explains how mentorship and professional relationships helped her navigate new opportunities, eventually moving from Vancouver to New York and advancing into leadership roles.
Together, the hosts discuss career resilience, emotional intelligence, professional networks and the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship with work.
The podcast also addresses how technological changes, including artificial intelligence, are reshaping professional expectations.
Future conversations will feature leaders, mentors, coaches and professionals at different stages of their careers.
ACAP Career Hub Connects Croatian-American Professionals
The Career You Own is part of ACAP’s broader effort to support professional development within the Croatian-American community.
The organization’s Career Hub brings together resources contributed by members, including mentorship opportunities, internships, job listings, networking events and educational materials.
Some resources are available exclusively to ACAP members.
The initiative particularly targets students and professionals in the early and middle stages of their careers.
ACAP also organizes conferences and professional gatherings that connect Croatian Americans with colleagues in Croatia and other countries.
Through these activities, the organization aims to strengthen business relationships and encourage the exchange of professional knowledge.
The new podcast expands those efforts by making career conversations available to a wider audience.
Although the project is rooted in the Croatian-American professional community, its themes are relevant to immigrants and professionals from many backgrounds.
For Balkan Americans building careers in the United States, the series offers an opportunity to learn from people who have experienced professional transitions, international relocation and career uncertainty.
The first episode of The Career You Own is available on major podcast platforms, including Amazon Music.
Listeners can also explore ACAP’s Career Hub for additional professional development resources.
