How I Lost My Dream Job at NASA — and Got It Back 25 Years Later

What if the dream you thought you left behind came back when you least expected it?

In this powerful video, I share my journey of how I walked away from my dream job at NASA to support a relationship, only to return 25 years later—stronger, wiser, and more determined.

This story isn’t just about career progression, it's about perseverance, believing in your worth, and daring to dream even when life doesn't go as planned.

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• 00:00 – The job listing that changed everything

• 00:57 – FREE leadership test that could change your life

• 01:30 – Why I didn’t want a job (at first!)

• 02:07 – How NASA recruited me in a gymnasium

• 02:54 – Leaving my dream job for love

• 03:34 – Returning to D.C. and rebuilding

• 04:28 – 25 years later, back at NASA

• 05:23 – The power of daring to dream

• 06:09 – Courage and waiting for the right opportunity

• 06:35 – Final message: You deserve to rise

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