Permission to Grow

This week I am excited to share my conversation with Michelle Cady of FitVista as we explore her career transition from a finance executive to a health & wellness coach & author. As a coach, Michelle works with high performing women to find ways to empower them to thrive in their current jobs while simultaneously prioritizing their self-care and wellness. In this episode we dive into the steps it took for Michelle to leave a successful career in finance, what it took to gain the education and experience necessary to change career paths, and how she spent her time building her current career in wellness, both as a coach and an author. One of my favorite takeaways from this episode is the idea that we all need to find a space where we can achieve calm, because it is in that space where our ideas can flow freely, and then take action. Enjoy!

New Episode! We need to feel well, to do well, to be well. This week we get to talk to Monica, who is the owner and founder of Mack and Jane, a delicious catering and baking company here in Los Angeles. Throughout this episode, we explore this idea that we cannot care for ourselves and give to others the best version of ourselves when we are in a work environment that maybe doesn’t feel like a right physical or environmental fit. We talk about leaving jobs that are causing us to feel unwell and the importance of finding a way to revitalize our purpose without depleting our resources. Monica has found a way to do just that, by serving as a consultant with others along the entrepreneurship path, while growing her catering business with the goal of improving the way we think and feel about food.

Career transitions - let’s be real, how does it actually happen? How do we go from an idea of wanting to change fields, or wanting to learn more about new careers, to an actual job change? You guys have been sharing some awesome feedback with me and one of the things I keep hearing is the need to have more step by step conversations about how our guests' career changes have happened. Today Erin from Episode 4 is back and she is breaking down what it took to leave her career in teaching spanning over a decade and reintroducing herself over the last few months as a leader in education. She talks us through how she shared with employers why her skill set was an asset and how it could be applicable in the hospital setting as a Clinical Learning Specialist. We talk through a ton of great tips that had me questioning some of my past job search tactics, and it is awesome! Erin’s final words of wisdom - keep putting one foot in front of the other and believe that you belong where you want to go.

Creating a community of support and conversations. I am excited for you all to meet Bri of Root Well who is a nutrition educator, wellness coach, and yoga instructor who is passionate about helping women break through their fears surrounding pregnancy. Bri discovered her passion after having three little babies of her own and experiencing the loss and anxiety that came with being a new mama. Bri has found a way to harness her passion and support other women experiencing the same or similar things through Root Well. Here she has managed to create a space for women to share their challenges at all stages of motherhood, where they can ask questions without judgment, and where they can feel supported by the women around them.

When you set your mind to something you can make incredible things happen. I am stoked to share this weeks episode where I get to chat with Carolyn, founder and owner of Compass Maven. Carolyn is a Certified Life and Career Coach and through her company, Compass Maven, she is able to help women gain the clarity and confidence they need to get unstuck in their life & career. In this episode, we talk about what her own career transition from sales to entrepreneurship looked like and what needed to be in place for her to be able to make this huge jump. One thing I love about this episode is that we get some awesome takeaways for those of us in career transition - we talk about getting real with what’s really important to you, writing down your non-negotiables, and making career decisions in alignment with those items you wrote down. Grab a pen and paper and enjoy!

Trust in the process and in people. Today we are talking with Ashley and she is an Organ Recovery Specialist with Donor Alliance and her career path has been a non-linear adventure which has taken her through roles as a histology technician, a field assistant for forest falcon research, a volunteer coordinator for an environmental education non-profit in the Amazon of Peru, and a Program Director for a statewide non-profit focused on early childhood education and abuse and neglect prevention. Ashely reminds us to be proud of what you have done even if it does not fit the mold of what you ‘should’ have done.

Learn to be comfortable with being uncomfortable - whether in a career transition, a new job, or creating a new plan. This week we are talking to Brittany and she has created an incredible career from NY to LA in the field of production and entertainment, building relationships, taking risks, and saying ‘yes,’ to new opportunities that she plays an active role in cultivating. One thing I love about this episode is we talk about the timelines we have in our minds of when things ‘should’ be taking place and Brittany reminds us of the importance of letting that go.

Last episode of the year and you are not going to want to miss it! You are the authority on your experience, trust your gut and move from that space. Jenni with The Constellations is an incredible female leader who has navigated career transitions across the US and now spends her time placing female candidates with companies that understand the importance of equality in the workplace. One of my favorite takeaways from this episode is the fact that we do not have to be an “OR” something, we can be an “AND” something, so lets be a boss and be kind and take space in the new year to find and create work that helps us continue to grow!

New Episode! Get ready for some incredible note taking as Ariana walks us through how a casual conversation with a peer opened her eyes to the world of public health. In this episode not only do we get to learn from Ariana’s transition from an undergraduate student to securing her first job out of school, but we also get an awesome introduction into the world of public health, the people she serves, and the impact she is making day by day. One way she is able to start changing the conversation on public health is through one of her favorite programs, which teaches undergraduate health professions students about the social determinants of health. Towards the end of the episode we also get an added bonus as we check in on what makes her work culture one of the most exciting ones to be a part of - enjoy!

Whether she was moving across the country, navigating her career in higher education, or building an online business, she always relied on her strong sense of self to decide what her next steps were. Katie has been a wonderful mentor and friend to me over the last year and in this episode, we talk about the importance of relationships throughout Katie’s life and how that, combined with utilizing her resources and tools, gave her the strength and courage to follow the things that made her happy. We may not always know the final goal or destination, but if we are led by things that make us happy, in environments where we feel supported, I think it is safe to say we are headed in the right direction. Enjoy!

This week we are talking to a wonderful woman that I have known for over fifteen years, she is incredibly kind, talented, and a filled with a heart of genuine love and grace. Ali started her career as a development director in a non-profit, honed in on her development skills as an associate director of development in higher ed, and now is increasing her toolkit of skills through the space of finance as an assistant trust officer. In this episode, Ali delve’s into the topics we all want to learn more about including: how to listen to yourself (hint: we first have to know ourselves), finding a supportive work environment, negotiating a job offer, and the importance of surrounding yourself with amazing women.

New Episode! Today is a day where we often get to be surrounded by loved ones, whether we are with family or our families away from home, it is a time spent reflecting on all the things we have to be grateful for and let me tell you wonderful humans, I am beyond grateful for you. This week I just wanted to share a short episode about the top four lessons I’ve learned over the last four months. Thank you for listening and for letting me learn from you!

Whatever you want to do, or whatever you’re interested in, start doing that! Charlie is an amazing woman and Marketing Director who has navigated career transitions from healthcare to education, and non-profit work to academic research, before discovering her love of marketing. In this episode we get a glimpse into what those transitions looked like, acknowledging the ups and the downs, the importance of recognizing when we are getting bad advice, and the greatest gift of giving yourself space to explore different career fields. One of my favorite takeaways from this episode is the idea that there is no ‘one perfect’ job, but instead, a constellation of careers that we can pursue. Enjoy!

Shauna’s life mission is to be a resilient leader who coaches others to maximize their potential. She has had a colorful journey from playing basketball in college, working as a police officer, and then spending 11 years on staff with Athletes in Action as a ministry director. In my conversation with Shauna, I learned that she has never shied away from opportunities to grow. We talk about her going back to school and getting her Masters degree before taking on her current roles as an advising supervisor and basketball coach, where she is sharing her energy to help others keep improving every day.

Sample the opportunities life has to offer and find what floats your boat. Anna is a former lawyer and now sharing her gifts with clients all over the world as a life coach and craniosacral therapist in New Zealand. Anna talks us through her career transitions from finance to law, from corporate work, to time in the government sector, and each time sharing with us the importance of building relationships and listening to yourself and the messages your body is giving you. She shares some amazing advice and reminders, my favorite being, that we are all on a different and personal journey and to recognize when we are wasting our time comparing our journey to someone else’s.