When Career Change Feels Hopeless (And How to Push Through)

2025-02-21

Ever stared at your inbox, dreading another rejection email? Or questioned whether this whole career change thing was a terrible idea? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re getting real about those moments of doubt—when resilience feels less like a superpower and more like an impossible weight. I’ll share practical strategies to shift your mindset, regain your momentum, and remind you that this journey is worth it (even when it doesn’t feel like it). Because yes, Black women are resilient—but we’re also human. And sometimes, we...

Ever stared at your inbox, dreading another rejection email? Or questioned whether this whole career change thing was a terrible idea? You’re not alone.

In this episode, we’re getting real about those moments of doubt—when resilience feels less like a superpower and more like an impossible weight. I’ll share practical strategies to shift your mindset, regain your momentum, and remind you that this journey is worth it (even when it doesn’t feel like it).

Because yes, Black women are resilient—but we’re also human. And sometimes, we need a moment to regroup before we rise again.

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