When does it make sense to let go of stability to boldly pursue the unknown? In this episode of the Career Relaunch® podcast, Samantha Tovera-Agustin, an HR professional turned founder explains why she chose to move her career, family, and life from the Bay Area to the Philippines. We’ll discuss the challenging balance between work and parenthood, signs that suggest you may need a change in your career, and ways you can prevent career regret.
I also share some thoughts on the importance of reconnecting with old friends during the Mental Fuel® segment.
Key Career Takeaways
I’d challenge you to reconnect with a long-lost friend from your past. f you’re like me, I find it a bit awkward to suddenly drop a note to someone you haven’t spoken to in years.
I’d still challenge you to do it—just to see what happens. Even if you don’t rekindle the relationship, at the very least, you can let that person know that you’re still thinking about them. And that alone can be valuable. You never know what kind of an impact that could have on them.
About Samantha Tovera-AgustinSamantha Tovera-Agustin is a seasoned HR professional specializing in talent acquisition, leadership development, and employee engagement. When the pandemic hit in 2019, she launched her own business, Masarap Box (Facebook, Instagram)that delivers a monthly box of Filipino snacks right to your door.
The past three years made her realize what mattered to her. In 2021, she and her husband made a big decision to move with their two young daughters (aged five and two at the time) from California to the Philippines, where she’s originally from, to truly honor what they valued most- which was to spend more quality time with family.
Now back in the Philippines, her husband has also recently launched C-Suite Jiu-Jitsu (Facebook, Instagram), a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training Center, and Samantha’s been able to work as an HR Consultant for Canadian and US firms, helping small to mid-size businesses with HR solutions- which also honors her professional values of serving others. With more flexibility in her schedule now, she’s been able to reconnect with her family, her friends, and most importantly, herself.
Samantha and I first connected in 2018, when she dropped me a note after watching my TEDx Talk, and we’ve remained in touch since. Watching her career evolve over the past few years has been really fascinating, and it’s not every day that I cross paths with people who make the decision to let go of a well-paid, stable job to make such a big international move. I was really excited to get her onto the Career Relaunch® podcast so you can hear how she came to her decision.
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Interview Segment Music CreditsStepping Back with Gisela Prunes Garcia- CR101
Embracing Change with Anne Tumlinson- CR100
Making Things Work with Carla Stickler- CR99
Advocating For Yourself with Claudia Bruce-Quartey- CR98
Leaving On a High Note with Aisling Drennan- CR97
Dealing With Insecurities with Rina Takikawa- CR96
Setting Clear Boundaries with Ali Jawa- CR95
Controlling Your Narrative with Maura Lightfoot- CR94
Adapting to New Surroundings with Stefania Tosini- CR93
Pursuing Your Hobbies with Jenny Goh- CR92
Heading in a Better Direction with Tom Keya- CR91
Waiting For the Right Moment with Kessler Bickford- CR89
Being Honest With Yourself with Melody Mack- CR88
Beginning a New Journey with Andrew Graczyk- CR87
Getting the Help You Need with Norma Kimber- CR86
Starting Somewhere with Nicole Webb- CR85
Taking Imperfect Actions with Julia Taylor- CR84
Finding What Fits You with Aimi Elias- CR83
Remaining Resilient with Roman Havrysh- CR82
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