Episode Summary: In this episode of the Reimagined You Lab Podcast, MG welcomes the remarkable Tiffany Myatt to discuss the art of navigating and embracing change quickly. Tiffany shares her personal journey, including her career decisions post-college during an economic downturn, and how she transitioned from aspiring news reporter to a successful contract manager at the Department of Defense. The conversation delves into the importance of flexibility, making quick decisions, and the impact of change on personal and professional growth.

Key Takeaways:

• Introduction to Tiffany Myatt: Tiffany introduces herself and shares her background, including her roots in Jersey, her education in North Carolina, and her current life in Maryland.


• Career Transition: Tiffany discusses her initial dream of becoming a news reporter and how the 2009 economic crash led her to a career in the Department of Defense.


• Making Quick Decisions: Insights into the importance of making quick decisions and the balance between following dreams and ensuring financial stability.


• Challenges and Opportunities: Tiffany shares stories about the challenges she faced and how she found unexpected opportunities within her "safety job" at the Department of Defense.


• Personal Growth and Homeownership: Tiffany talks about buying her first home at 23 and how this experience shaped her approach to career and life decisions.


• Embracing Change: The conversation touches on the concept of "dreaming differently" and how to adapt and thrive despite unexpected changes in life.


• Advice on Handling Change: Tiffany offers practical advice on how to lean into change without hesitation and the importance of not overthinking decisions.

Memorable Quotes:

• "Lean into it without hesitation. It was presented to you for a reason and it may not always mean that you take it. Lean into the challenge that is presented to you."


• "Worrying about tomorrow empties today's strength."

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• Share this episode with friends, family, or colleagues who are dealing with or anticipating change.


• Reflect on your own experiences with change and consider how you can lean into new opportunities.

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