The Holistic Career Change Podcast

In this special episode, I chat with my partner Maarten about his experience and insights as the significant other of someone going through a major career transition.I know so many women express feeling unsupported or doubted by their partners when they want to make a bold career shift. Or partners come at it very logically versus emotionally. Understandably, the prospect of losing financial stability can be scary for spouses too.I’ve been SO fortunate to have a partner who believed in and stood by me every step of my winding career change journey. I wanted to share Maarten's perspective to shed light on how partners can provide that unconditional support when their loved one decides to take the leap towards more purposeful work.We get honest about Maarten's initial reservations, how he came to fully embrace my transition, the flexibility required to make more time together, tuning into each other's needs, and the advice he has for others supporting a career changer.There's so much wisdom in hearing the other side's experience when your dreams disrupt the status quo. When you make a shift, your loved ones shift too. I hope this episode inspires you & your partner to navigate inevitable changes with more compassion, trust and teamwork.ABOUT VILMAVilma is a holistic career change coach who helps women transition to their authentic aligned careers and businesses.Holistic Career Change Group programJoin the waiting list1:1 coachingSchedule a free discovery call to explore working 1:1InstagramFollow Vilma on Instagram @vilma.usaite

Have you chosen an exciting new career path, one that truly lights you up...only to start questioning if you made the right move when it doesn't unfold smoothly or quickly? You're not alone!In this week's episode, we're exploring why an aligned vocation can still feel uncomfortable or rocky in the early stages. And how to tell the difference between normal growing pains versus true misalignment.I'll also share how I navigated feeling like an imposter and reclaiming my confidence when reality didn't match my expectations. And what I did to course correct and find more ease, joy and flow as I built skills and structured my ideal business model.We'll discuss some key signs that your discomfort may signal just growing pains, not necessarily overall misalignment:You still feel excited by the work itself, just doubting your abilitiesPart of you knows it aligns with your core motivationsThe path resonates, but your approach feels offPlus, strategies to recalibrate HOW you're walking this purpose path in order to feel re-inspired:Examine unconscious expectations around the timelineCheck where you’re using outdated models versus aligning with your own rhythmGet radically honest if this still deeply resonates with your soulEven when you're headed towards your North Star, the journey itself will likely involve some stormy seas, please don't get discouraged!ABOUT VILMAVilma is a holistic career change coach who helps women transition to their authentic aligned careers and businesses.Holistic Career Change Group programJoin the waiting list1:1 coachingSchedule a free discovery call to explore working 1:1InstagramFollow Vilma on Instagram @vilma.usaite

In this episode, I interview Eleanor, a graduate of the Holistic Career Change Group Program who's made a pivot from non-profit work to becoming a guide for mothers and caretakers.We discuss:how Eleanor first came into the program with lots of interests: from a jewelry business to returning back to non-profit workhow overworking and overcommitting to pursue misaligned goals left El burnt out and disconnected from their body. It took a traumatic childbirth experience to force them to reevaluate their choicesfinancial scarcity and how it impacted Eleanor's life and career choicestransition into motherhood and how mothers are STILL a very underserved and under-resourced communitythe pre-butterfly "goo phase" that is so tough to endure yet so necessary in order to complete the transformation required to embrace an aligned pathEleanor's experience in the group program - deep friendships,  support and clarity she found as a result of doing the work & showing up for the process and themselves.ABOUT ELEANOREl Fort (she/they) serves as a guide for female-bodied (women and non-binary) folks on their unique healing journeys, with a particular focus on new and soon-to-be mothers and caretakers. El combines over 20 years of leadership, training, coaching, and facilitation skills in the professional world with their own experience over the last few years of healing from chronic stress, burnout, and overwhelm. El believes the heart of healing is nervous system regulation. They use evidence-based practices that back up ancient wisdom with a sprinkle of mysticism. They work with people holistically to connect with their own self-worth, self-trust, and self-compassion. Through mindfulness, movement, breath and belief work, clients find peace, balance, harmony and joy to live their most authentic, fulfilled, badass life.Follow Eleanor on InstagramLearn more about EleanorSchedule a 1:1 session Sign up for monthly healing in community sessionsABOUT VILMAVilma is a holistic career change coach who helps women transition to their authentic aligned careers and businesses.Holistic Career Change Group programJoin the waiting list1:1 coachingSchedule a free discovery call to explore working 1:1InstagramFollow Vilma on Instagram @vilma.usaite

In this short & sweet episode I share a pattern I've been noticing A LOT LATELY - people being let go & redirected by the wildest career circumstances.Rather than resisting this at times unpleasant change, I encourage you to embrace it and ask yourself -  what gifts they’re pushing you to embody. Let's zoom out & read between the lines!ABOUT VILMAVilma is a holistic career change coach who helps women transition to their authentic aligned careers and businesses.Holistic Career Change Group programJoin the waiting list1:1 coachingSchedule a free discovery call to explore working 1:1InstagramFollow Vilma on Instagram @vilma.usaite

In the last episode of the year, I have the honor of chatting with an inspiring career changer & manifestation maven - Sarah. Sarah's gone through the holistic career change process & found herself in a multipotentialite portfolio career - having carved out a very unique space for herself. In many ways, she's a trailblazer & an example of what's possible when you choose to boldly lead with creative spirit, emotional intelligence, and alignment—even within rigid tech spaces not set up for authentic expression. In the episode we will chat about uncompromising self-advocacy to shift workplace culture to the leading edge, refusing to mute intuition or hide true colors for the comfort of others. Sarah will also expand on the magic that unfolds when you stand firmly in your integrity and heart-wisdom, ushering in the new paradigm of working & living. This was such a fun episode to record. Sarah has this joyful, light yet wise presence - and my hope is that you'll feel inspired hearing her story just as I did. ABOUT SARAH Sarah is a creative spiritualist who is devoted to understanding herself, so that she may understand everything else. She is on the path of radical self-acceptance so that she may create the most beautiful reality possible. Sarah's favorite feeling is being inspired by someone; so she is deeply honored when she is able to do the same. You can find her on Instagram at @darahsoh ABOUT VILMAVilma is a holistic career change coach who helps women transition to their authentic aligned careers and businesses.Holistic Career Change Group programJoin the waiting list1:1 coachingSchedule a free discovery call to explore working 1:1InstagramFollow Vilma on Instagram @vilma.usaite

I'm brimming with joy to be bringing you an astrology-focused episode!  In this beginner-friendly episode, we are joined by a special guest Cat, a professional astrologer, who will be walking us through the crucial birth chart components that signify career and destiny:Moon to indicate our emotional needsMidheaven to identify our public callingNorth Node to show us a soul-driven directionand 10th house to suggest types of career & public roles we might be drawn toWe will discuss how, by assessing planetary aspects and zodiac sign positions related to these key locations in the natal chart, you can find greater clarity around fulfilling work that aligns with your innate talents and gifts.  Cat will go into more detail about how you could leverage astrological guidance for your career shifts, along with actionable tips for listeners interested in mapping their birth charts for an aligned career direction. We had SO much fun recording this episode and I hope you will enjoy listening to it just as much!RESOURCESFree Birth Chart generator: https://www.astro-seek.comThe Pattern App Co-Star Astrology AppABOUT CATCatherine, also known as Cat, is an astrologer whose passion is to see other people understand themselves the best, their path and their potential based on their birth chart. She has a particular interest in career astrology, and how understanding your birth chart can help you feel aligned within your career. If you are interested in booking a personal reading with her you can visit her Etsy shop: https://catsastrology.etsy.com TikTok: @cats_astrologyInstagram: @cats_astrologyABOUT VILMAVilma is a holistic career change coach who helps women transition to their authentic aligned careers and businesses.Holistic Career Change Group programJoin the waiting list1:1 coachingSchedule a free discovery call to explore working 1:1InstagramFollow Vilma on Instagram @vilma.usaite

We are back with the career change series! This week I’m bringing you the behind-the-scenes of my client Nina’s career change journey. While Nina’s story is very unique in the way that it unfolded and how she found her aligned career, many of her fears, and inner conflict that she experienced along the way are very common amongst career changers.We will discuss:what it felt like working in real estate and how despite the potential in the industry - showing up for it felt very challenginga personal traumatic experience that turned out to be a catalyst for change in both - Nina's personal and professional lifea new perspective on grief and how to transmute and reimagine itthe moments of peace, lightness and expansion she gets to feel now that she started walking an aligned career path...and so much more.Nina has a lot of wisdom to share and my hope is that you will enjoy and appreciate her grounding & healing energy and get inspired for your own career transition!ABOUT NINANadjalisse “Nina” Rodriguez is founder and host of the Grief and Light Podcast, which she created following the unexpected loss of her brother Yosef in 2019.   She has since forged a path to address the silence surrounding sudden loss and the reality of life as a griever.   The Grief and Light Podcast has evolved into a powerful platform highlighting stories of loss, grief and life thereafter, as well as amplifying the voices of those making meaningful impacts within their communities.   Beyond the airwaves, Nina extends her support by offering monthly virtual grief support meetups, one-on-one grief support sessions, illuminating the path forward for those facing one of life's most challenging moments. Website: www.griefandlight.comIG: @griefandlightEmail: nina@griefandlight.com1:1 Grief Support (12 weeks): https://www.griefandlight.com/heart-to-heartBook a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/griefandlight/heart-to-heart-discovery-callOther ways to work with me: https://www.griefandlight.com/workwithmePodcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FI3TSz9wPBYu8Eymdegaj?si=738e6ba3d7514922Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-and-light-podcast/id1680003901Other Platforms: https://griefandlight.buzzsprout.com/share ABOUT VILMAVilma is a holistic career change coach who helps women transition to their authentic aligned careers and businesses.Holistic Career Change Group programJoin the waiting list1:1 coachingSchedule a free discovery call to explore working 1:1InstagramFollow Vilma on Instagram @vilma.usaite

This week we are analysing the anatomy of giving up.In the episode, we will be discussing:Our tendency to give up too quickly on our dreams and career pursuits and how many of us have become complacent and, at times, even entitled to manifestations. How our need for instant gratification affects long-term change efforts.The unpleasant, challenging feelings we will inevitably experience as we explore the edges of our possibility and how to coexist with those feelings versus allowing them to take over.The evolution of the human brain and what time inconsistency has to do with it.How aligning our frequency with desires is just one side of the equation - the other being inspired action.The importance of self-awareness, curiosity, and taking ownership of your actions and outcomes.This episode is a little more fiery than usual because my goal is to ALWAYS remind you of the untapped potential inside of you.ABOUT VILMAVilma is a holistic career change coach who helps women transition to their authentic aligned careers and businesses.Holistic Career Change Group programJoin the waiting list1:1 coachingSchedule a free discovery call to explore working 1:1InstagramFollow Vilma on Instagram @vilma.usaite

I'm very excited to share another career change story with my client Julia.We will discuss:-about her years as a registered nurse and what her every day felt like-how she made a decision to pivot which coincided with her moving to Europe-how she broke into the film industry - without speaking the language - and what steps she took which eventually led her to a paying job she has now-how she was learning to not just think but also FEEL out what alignment felt like in her body and how to discern what’s hers and what’s not-what she learnt during her career change journey and what’s her advice to those of you still on this journeyIt's such a unique beautiful story. Enjoy!JULIAFollow Julia's journey and work on her Instagram account @juliascreative_ABOUT VILMAVilma is a holistic career change coach who helps women transition to their authentic aligned careers and businesses.Holistic Career Change Group programJoin the waiting list1:1 coachingSchedule a free discovery call to explore working 1:1InstagramFollow Vilma on Instagram @vilma.usaite

In this episode, I’m inviting you to listen to a very unique and, in many ways, unexpected career unfolding. My client Niamh is a musician and, as we jokingly called her,  a career ‘returner’. After many twists and turns, using the holistic process, she found her way back to her first love - music. We will discuss:-How Niamh’s identity as a musician was initially built upon external validation and how it eventually lead to creative, emotional, and physical burn-out.-About the disconnect between dreaming big and taking action. Niamh shares how she needed to learn to build a bridge toward her vision by taking the small daily steps. -We talk about her transformed relationship with energy and how she’d feel tired all the time until she learnt how to work with her mind and how she developed a life-changing skill of questioning the thoughts she used to take for granted.-We also speak about resistance - and how she realized how sometimes she mistook basic resistance towards something new as her intuition not to pursue things.-We discuss breaking the rules and giving ourselves permission to create new landscapes. For Niamh, it was about recreating the musical landscape - which was in her words one of the most liberating experiences.As per usual, please listen till the end as Niamh has THE BEST advice for those of you seeking to change OR, perhaps similarly to her, return to an old career flame. This is such a value-packed and inspirational conversation, hope you enjoy it!ABOUT NIAMH:Niamh is an Irish musician, nature lover and sewing enthusiast, in pursuit of a creative life and career.After several years of following an exciting but struggle-filled classical music path, she took time out to gain some wisdom and perspective from the rest of the world, and to get acquainted with her self, before reentering a musical career from a place of creativity and joy.She also has a small business which combines her love of books and sewing; you can find it on Instagram and Etsy @NeevesBookSleeves.ABOUT VILMAVilma is a holistic career change coach who helps women transition to their authentic aligned careers and businesses.Holistic Career Change Group programJoin the waiting list1:1 coachingSchedule a free discovery call to explore working 1:1InstagramFollow Vilma on Instagram @vilma.usaite

What does masculine and feminine energies have to do with career change?Turns out a lot - if we don't know the difference between how masculine and feminine energies manifest as we go through career transitions, we may end up stuck in inaction and confusion or we'll be choosing misaligned careers and getting discouraged.Tune in to learn more! ABOUT VILMAVilma is a holistic career change coach who helps women transition to their authentic aligned careers and businesses.Holistic Career Change Group programJoin the waiting list1:1 coachingSchedule a free discovery call to explore working 1:1InstagramFollow Vilma on Instagram @vilma.usaite

This week I'm bringing you another transformational career change story. My client Michelle has come on a podcast to share her switch from the wine industry to marriage and family therapy.In many ways, her story is almost a textbook case of a career change process. She went through all the stages and phases I speak about on this podcast, she overcame massive resistance and changed some old sabotaging patterns that kept her stuck, unfulfilled,  and completely terrified of choosing a new career path.In our conversation, we also chat about just how much Michelle was paralysed to make any decision and was convinced she couldn't make a “wrong” decision at this stage of her life (sounds familiar?).We also discuss toxic relationships with work and we go into detail about those pivotal moments of Michelle's change process that completely changed the trajectory of her future. Make sure you listen till the end to hear what happened when she made a decision to commit to this new line of work. It’s so illuminating and Michelle does a wonderful job illustrating the inner blocks and protective mechanisms that kick in when we try to pivot. Enjoy!ABOUT VILMAVilma is a holistic career change coach who helps women transition to their authentic aligned careers and businesses.Holistic Career Change Group programJoin the waiting list1:1 coachingSchedule a free discovery call to explore working 1:1InstagramFollow Vilma on Instagram @vilma.usaite

This week we are exploring the emerging phenomenon of portfolio careers.Portfolio career is a fancy term for the type of careers that consist of multiple streams of income, jobs, or businesses when compared to a traditional single career path. This allows individuals to combine skills, experiences, and interests to create a diverse portfolio of pursuits that provide both financial stability and personal fulfillment.I personally believe portfolio careers are THE careers of the future and I share a story of my client Simone who has crafted an aligned portfolio of careers for herself. Have you ever thought about building a portfolio career? What streams of income, jobs, or businesses would you like to combine? You may share and engage on Instagram.Instagram post about Simone's journeyABOUT VILMAVilma is a holistic career change coach who helps women transition to their authentic aligned careers and businesses.Holistic Career Change Group programJoin the waiting list1:1 coachingSchedule a free discovery call to explore working 1:1InstagramFollow Vilma on Instagram @vilma.usaite

In this episode, I share a couple of lessons and reframes I offer you to take on if you'd like to go through a smoother career transition period - these are the most common pitfalls I've seen career changers succumb to when designing aligned careers. ***Schedule a consultation call to take this work further:https://calendly.com/coachvilmausaite/45min***Instagram:@vilma.usaiteABOUT VILMAVilma is a holistic career change coach who helps women transition to their authentic aligned careers and businesses.Holistic Career Change Group programJoin the waiting list1:1 coachingSchedule a free discovery call to explore working 1:1InstagramFollow Vilma on Instagram @vilma.usaite

This week's episode features another mind-blowing career change story. My client Nikita has joined me to share her transition from being a dentist and owning a dental clinic to becoming an interior designer.Her career switch story has already been inspiring many others who've been considering a change. She goes into detail about the obstacles she's faced along the way, the inner work this shift required her to do, and the advice she has to share for everyone who's considering a career pivot. This is such an inspiring story of transformation that I know is going to serve so many of you.ABOUT NIKITAAfter a 180 shift, Nikita is pursuing her lifelong dream of becoming an interior designer. Just a few short months ago, however, her life looked very different. She was a dentist and burned-out owner of a dental clinic, fully living out of alignment. Her journey back to herself wasn’t easy, but it was with aligned action, intention, acceptance, and belief that she began owning her own life and waking up to her own power. Since saying yes to herself, she’s seen major shifts in her self-esteem, purpose, relationships, and marriage. Her journey wasn’t straightforward, but it has been incredibly rewarding.Instagram: @nikitainteriors***ABOUT VILMAVilma is a career change coach who supports women in finding & transitioning into their purpose-led careers.Schedule your free career consultation call:https://calendly.com/coachvilmausaite/45minInstagram: @vilma.usaiteABOUT VILMAVilma is a holistic career change coach who helps women transition to their authentic aligned careers and businesses.Holistic Career Change Group programJoin the waiting list1:1 coachingSchedule a free discovery call to explore working 1:1InstagramFollow Vilma on Instagram @vilma.usaite

We are starting the year with another magical career change story. The guest on the podcast today is my client Nicole who shares the details of her career transition journey.Nicole’s path to finding her purpose was not easy or straightforward. The majority of her life was spent in hustle, survival, and powering through harsh life circumstances. It was only this past year when she committed to finding an aligned path that her life and her gifts started opening up and flourishing. Nicole shares how she found her calling, what it feels like now, what challenges she faced along the way, and the advice she’d like to gift those of you who are at the beginning of your unfolding. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN for everyone feeling confused and isolated on their way to finding your WHY. ABOUT NICOLENicole is an elemental lightworker, photographer, nature worshiper, and mother energy to many including her grown boys. She is currently learning the Watsu modality and moving towards exiting the corporate world to be of direct service in the healing journey of others. A lifelong resident of the PNW, she is often forest bathing or standing in a stream. She is working on her first oracle deck featuring her photography and looks forward to where the water guides her next.Instagram: @nicolesbloomingheartWebsite: www.nicolerohrerphoto.comEtsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/gaiavisions***ABOUT VILMAVilma is a career change coach who supports women in finding & transitioning into their purpose-led careers.Schedule your free career consultation call:https://calendly.com/coachvilmausaite/45minInstagram: @vilma.usaiteABOUT VILMAVilma is a holistic career change coach who helps women transition to their authentic aligned careers and businesses.Holistic Career Change Group programJoin the waiting list1:1 coachingSchedule a free discovery call to explore working 1:1InstagramFollow Vilma on Instagram @vilma.usaite

In this episode, we talk about the often undervalued skill of making decisions.The reason why I talk about this in a career change setting is because your success in a new fulfilling, meaningful purpose-driven career or business will quite literally depend on your ability to make a decision regarding the new path you’re about to commit to.These are the questions I'd like to invite you to journal on to master the decision-making skill:1. List all the facts (neutral circumstances) & the drama (your thoughts about circumstances) around this decision. List these separately.2. What am I afraid will happen if I say YES to this decision & commit to it? What are the consequences I'm afraid of? What will be the consequences of NOT making this decision? What will be the cost and risk of not committing to this?3. Feel the feelings that arise when you think about saying yes and saying no to this decision. What comes up when you feel the associated feelings in each scenario?4. Go to the worst-case scenario intentionally. What does my worst-case scenario look like? Get as specific as possible and then ask yourself how you would problem solve for each of those scenarios. Write out all the solutions & create backup plans for your backup plans.5. What would I do if I believed I can't make a wrong decision? How is me committing to this decision the BEST decision for my future?6. Before making a decision, ask yourself - am I regulated? Is my nervous system activated? Have I filled my inner resources (water, food, rest)? Am I calm and grounded?7.  Tune into the wisdom of your body - what is the visceral response when you think about saying yes to this decision vs saying no to it?8. If you feel stuck between two hard decisions - ask yourself what is the third option here. What is a win-win scenario that I may be overlooking?9. Additional prompts:-Would I make this decision if the results I'm after were guaranteed? Where am I not believing results are guaranteed? Who do I think is responsible for creating results?-What is the opportunity cost of this decision?  If I’m saying no to this opportunity, what am I saying yes to and vice versa?-What emotion am I trying to avoid by saying yes/no? -What would my future self say about this decision in 10/20 years and why? What would he/she do?-What decision will move me closer to who I want to be in this world?***Schedule a consultation call to take this work further:https://calendly.com/coachvilmausaite/45min***Instagram:@vilma.usaite***Not sure if you're ready to change careers yet? I have a super fun short quiz to help you clarify:Career change quizABOUT VILMAVilma is a holistic career change coach who helps women transition to their authentic aligned careers and businesses.Holistic Career Change Group programJoin the waiting list1:1 coachingSchedule a free discovery call to explore working 1:1InstagramFollow Vilma on Instagram @vilma.usaite

This week’s episode features a very special guest - my client who is generously sharing the details of her career change journey with you all.There’s SO much healing in this episode as she is someone who represents a slower, more grounded pace of change - the opposite of what we often are programmed to envision.Do make sure you listen to this till the end as not only does she share life-changing wisdom for career changers, but we also discuss:-how career change is not an isolated event & why approaching it holistically matters-the blindspots we sometimes have around our skills which then makes it difficult to land a truly aligned career-the often unconscious division between ‘work’ & ‘play’ & how our fulfillment often lies in spaces where we allow ourselves to merge the two.…and so much more. You’re in for a treat. Enjoy!*** Schedule a consultation call to take this work further:https://calendly.com/coachvilmausaite/45min *** Instagram: @vilma.usaite *** Not sure if you're ready to change careers yet? I have a super fun short quiz to help you clarify: Career change quizABOUT VILMAVilma is a holistic career change coach who helps women transition to their authentic aligned careers and businesses.Holistic Career Change Group programJoin the waiting list1:1 coachingSchedule a free discovery call to explore working 1:1InstagramFollow Vilma on Instagram @vilma.usaite

In this week's episode, I'm introducing the uncomfortable, confusing in-between space of career change - the liminal space. It's not necessarily a concept I hear people speak about a lot - and yet I have been experiencing firsthand just how vital it is to understand what the liminal space of career change is and how to better prepare for it so you don't feel blind-sided when you're in the middle of it.  ***Schedule a consultation call to take this work further:https://calendly.com/coachvilmausaite/45min***Instagram:@vilma.usaite***Not sure if you're ready to change careers yet? I have a super fun short quiz to help you clarify:Career change quizABOUT VILMAVilma is a holistic career change coach who helps women transition to their authentic aligned careers and businesses.Holistic Career Change Group programJoin the waiting list1:1 coachingSchedule a free discovery call to explore working 1:1InstagramFollow Vilma on Instagram @vilma.usaite

This week we are talking about the good old imposter syndrome. While we can expect to meet a version of it when changing careers - in this episode I'm offering you a powerful reframe of how to shift this fear and how to work with your unconscious competence.A few questions I'd like you to write down your answers to:-How have my life experiences shaped me and taught me to excel at this new career?-If I look back and start connecting the dots backwards - how has everything been leading me to this career path?-How am I already unofficially/low-key doing this or performing the tasks this career/business would entail?-What do people often compliment me on that I downplay or take for granted?-How do I feel when I think of making this career into a full-time pursuit? -How is this career essentially getting paid for being myself?***Schedule a consultation call to take this work further:https://calendly.com/coachvilmausaite/45min***Instagram:@vilma.usaiteABOUT VILMAVilma is a holistic career change coach who helps women transition to their authentic aligned careers and businesses.Holistic Career Change Group programJoin the waiting list1:1 coachingSchedule a free discovery call to explore working 1:1InstagramFollow Vilma on Instagram @vilma.usaite