You took the leap. Left the steady paycheck. Bet on yourself. But now? The freedom feels overwhelming, the money isn’t flowing like you hoped, and you’re wondering if you should’ve just stayed put.
In this honest and uplifting episode of This Woman Can, I’m talking about what happens after the big career change - when things don’t go as planned and your confidence takes a hit.
I’ll share:
The moment I hit my “What was I thinking?” wall
How to deal with doubt without giving ...
You took the leap. Left the steady paycheck. Bet on yourself. But now? The freedom feels overwhelming, the money isn’t flowing like you hoped, and you’re wondering if you should’ve just stayed put.
In this honest and uplifting episode of This Woman Can, I’m talking about what happens after the big career change - when things don’t go as planned and your confidence takes a hit.
I’ll share:
- The moment I hit my “What was I thinking?” wall
- How to deal with doubt without giving up on your dream
- Practical tips to stay grounded, hopeful, and resilient—even when it’s hard
Because career reinvention is not all vision boards and girl boss vibes. Sometimes it’s messy, scary, and full of growing pains. But you don’t have to do it alone and you are absolutely not crazy.
Listen up and let’s talk about what to do when your dream starts to feel like a burden and how to find your way back to joy.
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