MEDIA
PODCAST APPEARANCES
Life Between Titles
The ‘F*** Yes’ Philosophy: Leslie Barber on Saying Yes Before You’re Ready (S2E3)
Host: Savan Kang
Aligned › Engaged › Fulfilled
Unemployable on Paper: Finding Fulfillment as a Generalist
Host: Clarence Maur · Oct 20, 2026
Hustle50
Why Being ‘Unemployable’ Might Be Your Biggest Strength
Host: Rory Martin · July 24, 2026
Nomads 50+
What If You Were Never Meant to Have Just One Career?
Host: Chris Kalaboukis · Aug 24, 2026
Resilience+RISE
From Chaos to Success: How to Pivot Through Life’s Hardest Trials
Host: Thomas Scaria · Oct 12, 2026
Unemployable
Unemployable with Leslie & Chris (Official Crosspost)
Host: Chris Kalaboukis
BOOK REVIEWS
★★★★★
Literary Titan Review
Unemployable: The Psychological Toll of Proving Your Worth by Leslie Barber is a thought-provoking explore into the modern professional landscape, offering a nuanced perspective on the challenges faced by generalists and those who don’t fit into traditional corporate boxes. Barber masterfully blends personal narrative with psychological insight, creating a compelling case for reevaluating how we define worth and success in our careers.
October 19, 2026
★★★★★
An Employment Manual for Our Time
★★★★★
Helpful humorous hints
A hilarious yet excruciating job-hunting journey that balances persistence, caregiving, and deeper social insight.
Humorous and helpful support for anyone navigating career change and employment.
Adrian Colesberry — June 19, 2026
Matthew B. Parrish — July 29, 2026
★★★★★
Not just for job seekers
★★★★★
Vulnerable, funny, raw and powerful
Explores promotion, starting over, and the passion required for chasing dreams.
C. McDowall — May 22, 2026
A raw look at painful work experiences and a broken system, delivered with biting humor.
Liz — May 14, 2026
★★★★★
It's Nice to Know It's Not Just Me
★★★★★
Entertaining and insightful!
Job-search highs and lows, changing strategies, and advice for both job seekers and HR.
Highlights the value of friendship during frustrating interviews and the search for fulfilling work.
Rachel Crick — July 3, 2026
Deb — June 25, 2026
★★★★★
Truth and Laughter
★★★★★
Amusing and solid advice!
Authenticity and humor defined through shared work experiences.
Relatable story advice for graduates, employers, and job seekers alike.
Kristi — June 2, 2026
Barbie Applegate — May 13, 2026
★★★★★
Surprisingly wonderful and a wonderful story
Openness, inspiration, and a story about life beyond job seeking from Germany.
EinKunde — June 15, 2026
★★★★★
★★★★★
Brilliant job-hunting-as-dating comparison, hilarious lists, and high value for those returning to the market.
Painfully relatable stories and life lessons; invaluable for young seekers, employers, and HR pros.
Bridget — September 13, 2026 (via Goodreads)
Barbie Young — May 14, 2026 (via Goodreads)
★★★★★
★★★★★
Conversational humor and practical guidance that recognizes dignity in caregiving and broad career paths.
A witty memoir challenging the single-career ladder and celebrating the power of multipotentialites.
Book Reviewer — October 19, 2026 (via Goodreads)
Sierra Melcher — August 13, 2026 (via Goodreads)
★★★★★
An honest, humorous, and timely account of several decades spent navigating the job market.
Red Thread Publishing — April 7, 2026 (via Goodreads)