This podcast episode discusses how to overcome barriers in your career path and the importance of taking care of yourself and your energy while pivoting and regrouping. It emphasizes that sometimes protecting oneself and finding inner peace can be more important than constantly fighting for success.
The speaker talks about how they always believed their dream job would be to become a professional photographer during high school, but eventually that changed as they were introduced to different environments and influences such as joining a business fraternity in college.
A woman from the Midwest shares her experience of joining a mastermind group where she was able to be with people who were unapologetic about pursuing their desires, whether it was financial, lifestyle, or flexibility. She attributes her successful pregnancy to the work she did with one of the members in the group.
The journey to finding one's passion can be a long and ongoing process, often involving periods of self-discovery and trying out different professions and hobbies. Despite societal pressures to have a clear career path, it's okay to take time to figure out what you truly love to do.
The speaker values spending time with family and having deep conversations, especially with the realization that her children will soon be leaving home. She believes her success is due in part to her focus on family.