This week, Naya shares her story of pivoting from banking to tech, and the three truths that helped her rebuild with clarity. If you’ve ever wondered if it’s too late to start again, this one’s for you. Spoiler: It’s not. You’re not behind, you’re just iterating.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 – 1:00  — Intro: What inspired this episode and the myth of “too late.”

• 1:00 – 1:30  — My layoff story: From banking to blank slate.

• 1:30 – 2:30  — Discovering tech and realizing I’d been doing “product thinking” all along.

• 2:30 – 4:30  — Three truths about pivoting: redeeming your past, choosing curiosity, and building clarity through action.

• 4:30 – 6:00  — Encouragement for anyone feeling behind.

• 6:00 – End — Call to action and community invites.

Key Takeaways:

• Your past experience is data, not detour.

• Curiosity can be a valid reason to change direction.

• Start small; clarity comes from doing.

• You’re not late. You’re iterating.

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