In this episode of @SuccessYourOwnWay, Mindy Deardurff shares how her roots in a small town created the foundation upon which she built a remarkable career across higher education and corporate settings, driven by a deep desire to empower students and those early in their careers without support systems. Her personal experience fuels her commitment to mentorship, guidance, and purposeful leadership.
Mindy’s definition of success once meant hustle and proving herself, and now is centered on leading with respect and empathy, maintaining balance and wellness, and modeling healthy boundaries for her family. Her story is a masterclass in authenticity, reinvention, and leadership. It’s a call to reject limiting environments, trust your instincts, and honor your evolving definition of success.
About the Guest
Mindy Deardurff has spent nearly 25 years in the Early Careers talent development space, spending both time in higher education preparing students for the future of work and in Fortune 5 and other corporations leading Early Careers talent development and internal mobility functions.
She currently leads Early Careers and Internal Mobility at Best Buy; before that, she led Early Careers at a Fortune 5 healthcare company. Before her time in corporate roles, she spent two decades in higher education, serving as the Dean of Career Exploration at Macalester College and leading career development and admissions functions at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.
As a Pell-eligible college student who worked full-time plus to afford college, she has a passion for providing Early Careers pathways for those who may not have access. She is a die-hard St. Paul, MN, fan and lives there with her 16-year-old son and husband David. You'll find her on the weekends fawning over her garden, cheering on the sidelines of soccer games and ideating home remodeling projects.
About the Hosts
Tina Schuricht has 25+ years of experience hiring, coaching, and mentoring across technology, healthcare, and insurance. She blends leadership expertise with a passion for coaching, helping individuals and organizations reach their full potential. Known for being engaged, curious, and committed, she builds trust while driving accountability and growth. Tina specializes in leadership development, career transitions, and lasting personal change. A certified professional coach, she has held leadership roles at UnitedHealth Group, Microsoft, and Kimberly-Clark, with expertise in business operations, marketing, and technology. With deep corporate insights, she’s ready to support clients in achieving their goals and dreams through McGinty Coaching (www.mcgintycoaching.com).
Yifat Rogers is a seasoned consultant with 20+ years in Food Science, Engineering, and Project Management. Her shift from corporate life to solopreneurship redefined success, prioritizing fulfillment alongside achievement. She founded Yaniv Consulting, leveraging her “Eureka Framework”—a fusion of mindset, expertise, and process—to drive transformative breakthroughs. Known for her curiosity, authenticity, and deep commitment to clients' success, she fosters trust, motivation, and growth. Her expertise in strategic coaching and human development makes her a trusted partner in navigating career and personal growth. Through Yaniv Consulting (www.yanivconsulting.com), she empowers individuals to define success on their own terms, creating impact with purpose and balance.
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