The Flourish Careers Podcast

What happens when the host becomes the guest? In this final episode of our Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go series, we’re flipping the script. My dear friends (and co-authors) Jackie Cetera and Amy Quesenberry take the mic and interview me about my chapter in the book, “Blood, Sweat, and Careers.” I won’t lie—I was nervous (still am). Sharing this story out loud is vulnerable. But like so many women in this book—and life—I’ve learned that letting go of old identities, relationships, expectations, and the weight of other people’s actions has been the hardest and most freeing work of my life. We talk about: What led me to walk away from a "successful" corporate career How a health challenge became the wake-up call (and permission slip) I didn’t know I needed And why I chose to build a business rooted in heart This entire season of The Flourish Careers Podcast serves as a reminder that letting go is not loss—it’s liberation. And sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is write your own story. With all my heart, thank you. Thank you for listening, for supporting, and for walking this path with us. 💚 📗 Grab a copy of the book! Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go: https://amzn.to/43X5Dq6 💫 Check out Heather Eck's Spirit Portraits: https://heathereck.com/ 🌟 Meet all the courageous women rewriting the rules of success: https://course.flourish.careers/Lessons-In-Letting-Go 🎧 Related Episodes: Special Edition: Brave Women, Bold Stories, A Celebration of Letting Go: https://flourish.careers/brave-women-letting-go/ 🌟 Ready to Let Go? Fried to Flourishing career change experience offers career clarity, resume refresh, and job search coaching. Use code PODCAST for $50 off! 💛 Stay in touch! Newsletter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest | Freebies + Shop 🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog  

What if the dream job… stops feeling like a dream? You’ve done all the “right” things—climbed the ladder, hit the milestones, made a real impact. From the outside, everything looks picture-perfect. But inside? You’re running on fumes. LaRhonda Dingle Magras is a fierce advocate for women, girls, and human rights, dedicating her life to this mission. But at some point, the mission was costing her… her. And she had to make a choice: keep sacrificing herself for the cause, or choose herself. In this episode, we dive into LaRhonda’s story, shared in her chapter “Restore” from Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go. She takes us through what it was like to walk away from the job that once meant everything—even when it was terrifying. Even without a backup plan. What followed? A season of deep healing. Faith. Forgiveness. And slowly finding her way back to joy. LaRhonda’s story is a beautiful, brave reminder that letting go isn’t giving up. It’s making space for something more meaningful. Something that honors you. 🌟 Connect with LaRhonda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larhonda-s-dingle-magras/  📗 You can read LaRhonda's entire chapter in Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go, available now on Amazon https://amzn.to/43X5Dq6 🌟 Meet all the courageous women rewriting the rules of success: https://course.flourish.careers/Lessons-In-Letting-Go 🎧 Related Episodes: Special Edition: Brave Women, Bold Stories, A Celebration of Letting Go: https://flourish.careers/brave-women-letting-go/ 🌟 Ready to Let Go? Fried to Flourishing career change experience offers career clarity, resume refresh, and job search coaching. Use code PODCAST for $50 off! 💛 Stay in touch! Newsletter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest | Freebies + Shop 🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog  

Marilyn Vetter is a beautiful example of what it means to lead with heart. She’s driven and accomplished, with an impressive career to show for it—but her path hasn’t always looked that way. For years, Marilyn was caught in the cycle of overwork and achievement addiction. In her chapter, Chasing Contentment, from Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go, Marilyn reveals the moment she chose to leave the cycle behind and embrace a more fulfilling path forward.⁠ She discovered that real success isn’t found in titles or milestones—it’s in presence, peace, and purpose.⁠ Today, as CEO of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, Marilyn is living her values—restoring millions of acres of conservation habitat while showing her team that balance and boundaries matter just as much as results. She’s the kind of leader I always wished for, and her team is so lucky to have her! 🌟⁠ Marilyn's story is a meaningful reminder that you can achieve extraordinary things while living a life that feels grounded + joyful. I loved this conversation, and I can’t wait for you to hear Marilyn’s wisdom 💛 🌟 Connect with Marilyn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilynvetter/ | Instagram:  instagram.com/vetter_marilyn/  📗 You can read Marilyn's entire chapter in Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go, available now on Amazon https://amzn.to/43X5Dq6 🎧 Related Episodes: Special Edition: Brave Women, Bold Stories, A Celebration of Letting Go: https://flourish.careers/brave-women-letting-go/ 🌟 Ready to Let Go? Fried to Flourishing career change experience offers career clarity, resume refresh, and job search coaching. Use code PODCAST for $50 off! 🌟 Meet all the courageous women rewriting the rules of success: https://course.flourish.careers/Lessons-In-Letting-Go 💛 Stay in touch! Newsletter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest | Freebies + Shop 🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog  

Sometimes life presses pause on the path you thought you were on—and you're left to navigate what comes next. ✨ In this episode, we explore Dr. Susan E. Borrego's chapter "Letting Go of Being Let Go" from the best-selling book Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go. Sue speaks with grace and strength as she shares the raw truth of being pushed out of a successful leadership role—not for performance, but for politics—revealing the silence and grief that followed, and how she ultimately found her way back to herself. 💫 She opens up about the experience of letting go, rebuilding her sense of self, and choosing to lead with presence and purpose—no matter the circumstance.  Sue's story is a beautiful reminder that our jobs don't define us—and sometimes, what feels like an ending is an invitation to step into something more aligned. Our conversation ends where all great leadership should begin—rooted in love. I'm so grateful to call Sue a friend and to share her wisdom, her grace, and her courage with you. 💛 🌟 Connect with Sue on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanborrego/ 💛 Sue's Website: https://www.sueborrego.com/ 🌟 Sue’s TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlRxqC0Sze4 📗 You can read Sue's entire chapter in Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go, available now on Amazon https://amzn.to/43X5Dq6 🌟 Meet all the courageous women rewriting the rules of success: https://course.flourish.careers/Lessons-In-Letting-Go 🎧 Related Episodes: Special Edition: Brave Women, Bold Stories, A Celebration of Letting Go: https://flourish.careers/brave-women-letting-go/ 🌟 Ready to Let Go? Fried to Flourishing career change experience offers career clarity, resume refresh, and job search coaching. Use code PODCAST for $50 off! 💛 Stay in touch! Newsletter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest | Freebies + Shop 🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog  

What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you really want… is a story you’ve been holding onto for too long? A story that says, “You need to have it all figured out.” “Certainty is safer than possibility.” “You’re not ready.”   This week on The Flourish Careers Podcast, I’m talking with Dominique Luster—archivist, storyteller, and founder of The Luster Company, where she’s devoted to preserving and uplifting Black narratives. As an archivist, Dominique’s work is all about collecting and preserving stories. In her chapter, “The Lies We Hold,” from Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go, she realized there were also stories she was holding about herself that were quietly keeping her stuck. When faced with personal loss and the uncertainty of a changing world, Dominique reached a crossroads. The life she was living no longer fit the person she was becoming. And like any good archivist, she got curious. Her inspiration was Charity, her fifth great-grandmother, a woman who, against all odds, built a life, a business, and a lasting legacy. This is a story about letting go of certainty. A story about creating a legacy. About choosing curiosity over perfection and trusting that with the right mindset, strategy, and a seed of faith… You can (and will) figure it out. 🌟 Connect with Dominique on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominiqueluster/ | and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelustercompany/  💛 Website, The Luster Company: https://www.thelustercompany.com/ 📗 You can read Dominique's entire chapter in Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go, available now on Amazon https://amzn.to/43X5Dq6 🌟 Meet all the courageous women rewriting the rules of success: https://course.flourish.careers/Lessons-In-Letting-Go 🎧 Related Episodes: Special Edition: Brave Women, Bold Stories, A Celebration of Letting Go: https://flourish.careers/brave-women-letting-go/ 💛 Stay in touch! Newsletter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest | Freebies + Shop 🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog  

Imagine how different our work environments could be if every leader approached challenges with compassion. Imagine how much more fulfilling our careers would feel if kindness led the way.  Now, imagine what’s possible when we let go of the self-sabotaging behaviors that keep us stuck—isolating, self-medicating, or holding onto past pain—and step into a life where we show up with intention and purpose. In this episode, I talk with Amy Quesenberry, founder of Start With Compassion, as she shares her story of releasing past trauma and embracing a life guided by compassion. And let me just say—Amy is the real deal. I had the joy of spending a few days with her in real life, and she radiates compassion. It’s not just something she talks about—it’s how she moves through the world. She listens with her whole heart, greets everyone with joyful, grounded energy, and somehow always knows how to lighten the moment with a perfectly timed laugh. Amy's story is a reminder that there’s another life waiting for us—we just have to be brave enough to find it. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about letting go and choosing compassion as a way of life. 📗 You can read Amy's entire chapter in Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go, available now on Amazon https://amzn.to/43X5Dq6 🌟 Connect with Amy: https://linkin.bio/start_with_compassion 💛 Website: Start With Compassion:https://startwithcompassion.com/ 🌟 Meet all the courageous women rewriting the rules of success: https://course.flourish.careers/Lessons-In-Letting-Go 🎧 Related Episodes: Special Edition: Brave Women, Bold Stories, A Celebration of Letting Go: https://flourish.careers/brave-women-letting-go/ 🌟 Ready to Let Go? Fried to Flourishing career change experience offers career clarity, resume refresh, and job search coaching. Use code PODCAST for $50 off! 💛 Stay in touch! Newsletter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest | Freebies + Shop 🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog  

What if the bravest thing you could do is slow down? After years working in academia, with no real summers off, Jackie Cetera made a bold move: she let go of the hustle, tuned into her intuition, and finally gave herself the break she desperately needed.  What followed was a season of sunshine and self-discovery that changed everything. 😎 In this week’s episode, I’m delighted to share my conversation with Jackie Cetera—founder of JNC Innovations, a champion of women’s empowerment, and one of the most extraordinary experience creators I’ve ever seen in action. No detail is missed!💚 With humor and a whole lot of heart, Jackie walks us through what it means to let go of a former version of yourself—and how letting go isn’t giving up, it’s making space for something far more meaningful. Her story is a beautiful reminder that we’re allowed to pause and create a life that lights us up from the inside out. 💫⁠ 📗 You can read Jackie's entire chapter in Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go, available now on Amazon https://amzn.to/43X5Dq6 🌟 Connect with Jackie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-cetera/  💛 Website: https://jackiecetera.com/about/  🌟 Meet all the courageous women rewriting the rules of success: https://course.flourish.careers/Lessons-In-Letting-Go 🎧 Related Episodes: Special Edition: Brave Women, Bold Stories, A Celebration of Letting Go: https://flourish.careers/brave-women-letting-go/ 🌟 Ready to Let Go? Fried to Flourishing career change experience offers career clarity, resume refresh, and job search coaching. Use code PODCAST for $50 off! 💛 Stay in touch! Newsletter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest | Freebies + Shop 🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog    

Let’s talk about something real…⁠ Fear. Doubt. Uncertainty.⁠ They have a sneaky way of showing up anytime we’re considering a change, especially when it’s tied to our careers or sense of purpose.⁠  Dr. Shawnté Elbert knows that feeling. When life threw her a curveball, she realized she had a choice: let fear run the show or practice something different.⁠  Her choice? Inhale faith. Exhale fear.⁠ It’s not just a one-time thing. It’s a practice and a mantra—a way of moving forward even when the next step feels unclear.  With honesty, humor, and heart, Shawnté shares how she navigated big life pivots, embraced uncertainty, and discovered the value of rewriting her story. Her path is a reminder that fear often signals growth, not failure.⁠ If you're standing at a crossroads, feeling unsure of what’s next, this conversation will meet you right where you are and inspire you to take your next tiny, brave step forward.⁠ 📗 You can read Shawnté's entire chapter in Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go, available now on Amazon https://amzn.to/43X5Dq6 🌟 Connect with Shawnté on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnteelbert/ 💛 Websites: Elbert Innovative Solutions: https://elbertsolutions.my.canva.site/eis | Sister Wells: https://www.sisterwells.org/  📗 Blog, Dr. E Speaks! Using words to heal and inspire: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/dr-e-speaks-7190711196314959873/  🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog   🎧 Related Episodes: Special Edition: Brave Women, Bold Stories, A Celebration of Letting Go  🌟 Ready to Let Go? Fried to Flourishing career change experience offers career clarity, resume refresh, and job search coaching. Use code PODCAST for $50 off! 💛 Stay in touch! Newsletter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest | Freebies + Shop      

What happens when you listen and act on your intuition? A beautiful partnership and a bold collaboration begin. Today, we’re kicking off a very special season—one dedicated to celebrating the women behind the book Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go. To launch the series, I’m joined by the dynamic duo who brought this project to life: Jen Pestikas and Hope Mueller. Together, they describe their collaboration as naïve joy—a blend of trust, inspiration, and the belief that something magical happens when women come together to share their stories. In this heartfelt conversation, we explore the spark behind the Brave Women at Work book series, why letting go became the theme of this latest collection, the courage it takes to release old identities, roles, or expectations, and an extra-special behind-the-scenes peek at the magic that unfolded along the way. Whether you’re navigating a career pivot or simply feeling the call to release something, you’ll feel supported here. Stay tuned—this season is packed with stories that are honest and wildly inspiring. 📗 Buy the book! Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go: https://amzn.to/43X5Dq6 🌟 Connect with Hope Mueller https://www.linkedin.com/in/hope-mueller-3167896/ 🌟 Connect with Jen Pestikas https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferpestikas 💛 Check out CLIMB conferences https://www.climbconferences.com/about 🎧 Related Episodes: Special Edition: Brave Women, Bold Stories, A Celebration of Letting Go: https://flourish.careers/brave-women-letting-go/ 🌟 Ready to Let Go? Fried to Flourishing career change experience offers career clarity, resume refresh, and job search coaching. Use code PODCAST for $50 off! 💛 Stay in touch! Newsletter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest | Freebies + Shop 🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog  

Is your work starting to feel a little… meh? Before you toss everything out the window and start fresh, hang tight—sometimes, all it takes is a slight shift to bring back that spark. In today's episode (the season 8 finale!), we're tackling creative rituals—simple practices that can help you feel more energized, inspired, and connected to your work. These aren't big, dramatic changes. We're talking about tiny, meaningful moments that add up—like screen-free evenings, curiosity lists, or a good old-fashioned mood board. Whether you're in a season of change, feeling stuck in your routine, or just craving more joy in your day-to-day, this conversation is for you. And a quick peek ahead—Season 9 is coming soon! In a few weeks, we're kicking off a very special series inspired by Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go. I'll chat with my co-authors about the stories behind the book—stories of reinvention, release, and what it means to let go in your career and your life. Make sure you're subscribed to the Flourish Careers newsletter for updates, special savings, and a dose of heart-based career inspiration. The Flourish Careers Podcast is proudly highlighted in the Top Career Podcast Guide 🌟 Feeling stuck? Fried to Flourishing career change experience offers career clarity, resume refresh, and job search coaching. Use code PODCAST for $50 off! 💛 Stay in touch! Newsletter |  LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest | Freebies + Shop 🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.  

Tired of outdated career rules? Same! It’s time to flip the script. In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Jamie Jacobs—former corporate exec turned Founder and CEO of Gig Talent. Jamie is on a mission to reimagine how work gets done—with more freedom and intention. At its core, it’s about doing great work with great people. Jamie has built an impressive career as an HR leader, and her real superpower is driving transformational change. She challenges outdated systems and helps values-driven professionals and companies flourish in the new world of work. ✨ Fun fact: Jamie and I go way back—over 15 years! From early career days to now collaborating through Gig Talent, I’ve watched her lead with courage and heart. She’s a bold thinker and a champion of what’s possible when we dare to do work differently. We dive into the rise of the gig economy and why taking ownership of your path is more important than ever. If you’re craving more autonomy + alignment in your career, this conversation is your guide. Because your career should work for you—not the other way around. 💛 Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn | Website | Instagram | The Courageous Choice Podcast Book a free Ideation Session with Jamie: https://calendly.com/jamiegigtalent/connection-meeting  Jamie's Flourishing Fave: The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.  The Flourish Careers Podcast is proudly highlighted in the Top Career Podcast Guide 🌟 Feeling stuck? Fried to Flourishing career change experience offers career clarity, resume refresh, and job search coaching. Use code PODCAST for $50 off! 💛 Stay in touch! LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest | Freebies + Shop 🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog  

✨ Have you ever found yourself instinctively reaching for a specific color, without even thinking about it?⁠ Maybe it’s a bold red blazer on a day you need extra courage… or a soft blue sweater when your spirit craves calm.⁠ Color is so much more than just style—it’s energy, emotion, and intuition speaking to us. 🎨⁠ I had the best conversation with intuitive artist Heather Eck about how color can support us through life transitions—and even help clarify our career paths.⁠ From yellow symbolizing growth to blue encouraging communication, the colors we’re drawn to reflect where we are… or where we’re headed.⁠ Especially during seasons of change, color becomes this beautiful, quiet guide—reminding us to trust ourselves and stay curious.⁠   🤝 Connect with Heather on her Website | Instagram | Spirit Portraits | Color + Chakra Guide 🎧 Related Episodes: Heather Eck’s Heart-Based Path From Corporate HR to Creative Artist The Flourish Careers Podcast is proudly highlighted in the Top Career Podcast Guide 🌟 Feeling stuck? Fried to Flourishing career change experience offers career clarity, resume refresh, and job search coaching. Use code PODCAST for $50 off! 💛 Flourishing Faves: Handpicked professional development resources just for you! 🌟 Let's work together to craft your HEART-based career path or propel your team's professional development 💛 Stay in touch! LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest | Freebies + Shop 🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog  

What if your second act could be even more meaningful than your first? Vasu Tolia is an extraordinary woman whose heart-led career path took her from medicine to art. She is a retired pediatrician who followed a quiet nudge that turned into a bold second act. After decades of caring for others through medicine, she channels that same compassion and creativity into her artwork. Her vibrant, socially conscious pieces are designed to inspire and heal—to bring beauty, reflection, and emotional comfort into the world. What I love most about our conversation is how honest and encouraging Vasu is about what it means to start over. We talked about fear, perfectionism, and the courage it takes to trust your inner voice. She reminded me (and hopefully you!) that creativity can be a powerful tool for healing—emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Vasu shared how her work now lives in hospitals and educational spaces, offering peace in stressful places. We also explored how her medical background gave her transferable skills—empathy, attention to detail, and creative problem-solving—that show up in her art daily. If you're ready for a more creative path or simply curious about the connection of creativity + well-being, this episode is for you. Vasu's story is a beautiful reminder that the most fulfilling paths are the ones led by the heart. 🤝 Connect with Vasu: Website | Facebook | Instagram @toliavasu | LinkedIn | Download the free Art Calendar  🎨 Flourishing Favorite: Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross 💛 Stay in touch! LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest 🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog  

Born to be creative, forced to think corporate? You’re not alone. In this episode, I explore how creativity and courage can reignite your career, even if you don’t consider yourself “artistic.” Through stories and reflections, let's discover how to bring creativity into your work, spark new ideas, and feel more like yourself again. If you’ve felt stuck or disconnected, this is your invitation to play, explore, and let creativity lead the way. Resources & Links Mentioned: 📖 Read Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go 🤝 Join Heather Eck’s Inner Glow membership The Flourish Careers Podcast is proudly highlighted in the Top Career Podcast Guide 🌟 Feeling stuck? Fried to Flourishing career change experience offers career clarity, resume refresh, and job search coaching. Use code PODCAST for $50 off!  💛 Stay in touch! LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest | Freebies + Shop 🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.  

This week, we’re continuing the conversation from last week because one of the most common questions I get is: “How do I navigate salary negotiations in a way that feels confident to me?” This best-of episode from The Flourish Careers Podcast vault features a conversation with fellow HR leader Sabine Gedeon, and it’s one of our most-loved episodes for a reason. If salary conversations have ever felt awkward or overwhelming, this episode is your friendly roadmap to negotiating with heart and strategy.  🌟 Connect with Sabine: Website  |  LinkedIn 🎙️ Related Episode: Should You Discuss Salary at Work Featuring Yolanda Owens  📚 Resources mentioned: Article: How To Ask for A Raise At Work 💛 Stay in touch! LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest 🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog  

Show me the money! (without the awkwardness) Let’s be real—talking about salary at work can feel awkward… but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and fellow career coach, Yolanda Owens, and we’re talking about how to approach money conversations confidently and clearly. We explore salary transparency—why it matters, how it builds trust, and what companies can do beyond sharing numbers. When done right, transparency can level the playing field, drive equity, and help everyone feel more empowered. Let’s make talking about money feel less taboo and more empowering.  💛 Connect with Yolanda Website | LinkedIn  | Buy Her Book: How to Score a Date with Your Potential Employer and the article she contributed to, Should You Discuss Your Salary at Work?  🌟 The Flourish Careers Podcast is proudly highlighted in the Top Career Podcast Guide 🎧 Related Episodes: Secrets from a Corporate Recruiter Featuring Yolanda Owens 💛 Stay in touch! LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest 🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog

Something magical happens when women come together with open hearts and a shared intention.✨ As the Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go e-book launches into the world (today!!!), I’m holding onto that sense of connection—because we’re not meant to carry our stories alone. This special edition of the podcast is a celebration. I’m taking you behind the scenes of writing my chapter—the emotions and the courage it took to finally let go of what no longer fit. You’ll hear how this experience became a powerful reminder of the strength in surrender and the beauty of community. A huge shout-out to the incredible women behind this book—Sue, Dominique, Jackie, Shawnte, Amy, Marilyn, LaRhonda, and Michelle—and our fearless leaders, Hope and Jen. Your bravery and honesty made this possible. Thank you for sharing your heart so generously. 💛  If you’ve ever felt the tug to let go—or needed a reminder that it’s okay to outgrow what no longer serves you—this book is for you. 📚 Grab your copy on Amazon  Let’s celebrate the freedom that comes from letting go. Thank you for being here and sharing in this special moment with us. 💚 For detailed show notes, visit the blog at flourish.careers/blog.   

Welcome back to the Flourish Careers Podcast and hello to Season 8! I’m so glad you’re here.  Have you ever felt busy but not effective? Like you’re checking boxes, racing through tasks, and still wondering if any of it matters? If you’ve been craving a different way to work—one that feels more aligned, sustainable, and true to you—this episode is the reset you didn’t know you needed.   As the world around us speeds up, we're discussing something different: slowing down with intention and creating a career that energizes us.  P.S. Mark your calendar for next Tuesday! I'm celebrating the Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go eBook launch with a special behind-the-scenes bonus episode you won’t want to miss.   🎧 Related episode: How to Refresh & Realign Your Energy at Work 🌟 Feeling stuck or burned out? Fried to Flourishing offers self-paced and group coaching to help you gain clarity, refresh your resume and LinkedIn, modernize your job search, and prepare for interviews and negotiations. Enter PODCAST at checkout for $50 off. Let’s get started! 💛 Flourishing Faves: Handpicked professional development resources just for you! 🌟 Let's work together to craft your HEART-based career path or propel your team's professional development 💛 Stay in touch! LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest 🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.

Have you ever pushed through a long workday only to feel utterly drained—like no amount of caffeine or sleep could recharge you? That exhaustion might signal that it’s time to realign your energy. In this final episode of Season 7, we’re wrapping up by focusing on energy. Your energy flows through five key dimensions, and everything feels harder when even one is off. Instead of pushing through, try shifting your energy. A slight realignment today can lead to big results. That’s a wrap on Season 7! I’ll be back in a few weeks, but until then, thank you for listening, sharing, and supporting this show. You mean the world to me! The Flourish Careers Podcast is proudly highlighted in the Top Career Podcast Guide 🌟 Feeling stuck or exhausted? Fried to Flourishing offers self-paced and group coaching to help you gain clarity, refresh your resume and LinkedIn, modernize your job search, and prepare for interviews and negotiations. Enter PODCAST at checkout for $50 off. Let’s get started!  🎧 Spring Playlist: Blooming Beats 💛 Free Gift: Seasonal Reset Guide 🌟 Stay in touch! Newsletter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest 🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.  

First impressions don’t happen in person anymore—they happen online. So, what does your digital presence say about you? In this episode, I talk with Paige Arnof-Fenn, founder of Mavens & Moguls, to discuss the art of personal branding. First, let’s be clear: you are not a “brand.” You are a human being with values, experiences, and aspirations that shape how you show up in your career. ♥ Join us to discuss building a brand that genuinely represents you—flaws, quirks, and all! From optimizing your LinkedIn profile to dodging the biggest branding mistakes, Paige shares plenty of actionable tips to help you stand out and stay unforgettable.  🤝 Connect with Paige: Website  |  LinkedIn The Flourish Careers Podcast is proudly highlighted in the Top Career Podcast Guide 🌟 Freebie! Your Ultimate Professional Branding Toolkit 🎧 Related Episodes: Your Career, Your Brand: Tips and Tricks for Crafting Your Professional Brand 🌟 Stay in touch! LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest 🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog