Pregnant, Penniless, and Powerful: Wendy Alexander’s Turning Point

"When a woman finds her strength and continues to go, she will eventually succeed."

In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Stacey sits down with Wendy Alexander—career coach, activist, and survivor—to explore her extraordinary life journey. Born and raised in apartheid-era South Africa, Wendy shares how early encounters with racial injustice shaped her spirit of resistance and ultimately forged the foundation of her purpose. From leading youth protests to surviving domestic violence and financial ruin, Wendy’s story is one of incredible resilience and radical reinvention.

Listeners will gain intimate insight into Wendy’s transition from surviving trauma to thriving as a successful career strategist, author, and global coach. Along the way, she reveals how midlife women can reclaim their confidence, purpose, and power in a rapidly evolving world—and why it’s never too late to begin again. Wendy speaks candidly about motherhood, mental health, menopause, starting over, and her passion for lifting others into lives they love.

What You’ll Learn:

• What it was like to grow up during apartheid in South Africa
  How trauma impacts identity, self-worth, and decision-making
• Strategies for rebuilding after domestic violence, financial hardship, and personal loss
• The importance of therapy and self-inquiry in healing and transformation
• How to approach job hunting, networking, and negotiation with authenticity
• Why midlife is the perfect time for career reinvention
• How to integrate AI into your professional life without fear
• The value of emotional intelligence in leadership and life

Wendy Alexander is a globally recognized career strategist, writer, and speaker who empowers midlife professionals to reboot their careers with purpose and passion. Having endured and overcome systemic racism, financial loss, and personal trauma, Wendy brings lived experience and deep compassion to her coaching work. Her business, Happy Career Hub, helps clients across Australia and around the world navigate professional transitions with confidence and clarity.

Connect with Wendy:

• Website: HappyCareerHub.com
  
• LinkedIn: Wendy Alexander
  

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