In this short audio segment, Sara announces that she's stepping back from the podcast for the time being to care for her spinal and ergonomic health. In the wake of the murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Ahmaud Arbery, she re-shares some listener favorites from her interviews with black women, and she gives gives some suggestions on where to find podcasts from people of color, as well as podcasts that confront racism in America. And lastly, she asks for listener support in finding specific kinds of new guests for the show when she's back on the air. Sara discusses: Taking time to heal from the things she mentioned on the last Sara Solo Show about signs & synchronicities Some listener favorites from her interviews with black women: Chef Tanorria Askew of MasterChef Fame Interior Designer Courtney McLeod Environmental Educator Sanaa Green Makeup & Skincare Entrepreneur Adora Drake Finding podcasts from people of color via Podcasts in Color Listening to podcasts that confront racism in America Career Mentor Toni Patterson Call for guest nominations to pull from when she's back on the air Full guest criteria and nomination form on her website (no nominations accepted by email) Connect with Sara and Women Who Went for It: Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenwhowentforit Website: www.womenwhowentforit.com Nominate a Podcast Guest: www.saramcardle.com/podcast-guest Email: sara.mcardle.coaching@gmail.com Phone: 503.893.2043 Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart.

In this Sara Solo Show, Sara talks about a big sign she recently received about life changes she needs to make and shares intriguing stories of other synchronicities along her journey, thus far. She gets real about the idea that "everything happens for a reason," she outlines how to recognize when all signs point to "yes," and she gives an example of what it looks like when you hit a dead end. And last, but certainly not least, she gives suggestions for how you can set up a two-way conversation with the universe to get the guidance you crave. Sara discusses: A big question: how do I know which decision is the RIGHT one? The inclination to look outside ourselves for answers A big sign that Sara got from the universe Ergonomics: Ergonomic Desk Height Calculator How to Make Your Space More Ergonomic Best Stretches for Office Workers You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay The belief that "everything happens for a reason" What signs and synchronicities are Suzanne Giesemann's Messages of Hope podcast “Synchronicity – An Acausal Connecting Principle” by Carl Jung Signs on Sara's Career Path Coach Training World in Portland, OR The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod The benefits of signs and synchronicities Masculine vs. feminine approaches How subtle signs can be “Synchronicity is an ever-present reality for those who have eyes to see it.” - Carl Jung What a sign feels like How to set up a two-way conversation with the universe What it might look like when something ISN'T your path Remind yourself: "Things are always working out for me." Giving back to the podcast: Sara's PayPal: sara.mcardle.coaching@gmail.com Sara's Venmo: @Sara-McArdle-Seattle ...and more! Connect with Sara and Women Who Went for It: Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenwhowentforit Website: www.womenwhowentforit.com Nominate a Podcast Guest: www.saramcardle.com/podcast-guest Email: womenwhowentforit@gmail.com Phone: 503.893.2043 Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart.

In this episode, Sara chats with Jen Alonso about her journey from the hospitality industry to early learning to essential oils. Jen shares how her oils business gave her a way to contribute to her family and have her own identity outside that of stay-at-home mom; she gives the inside scoop on what it's actually like to do direct sales; and she talks about how she stepped up as primary breadwinner and her husband jumped in to take on the bulk of the household and childcare duties when his chef position was eliminated due to the coronavirus pandemic. Today, Jen owns a business called Lavender Branches, where she offers group classes and individual support for making healthy lifestyle changes through the use of doTERRA essential oils. Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart. Sara and Jen Discuss: How Sara knows Jen Jen always knowing she wanted to be a mom Jen studying broadcast journalism and quickly realizing it wasn't her thing Growing up as a "military brat" Working in Yellowstone National Park Working at hotels and restaurants Working in early learning Meeting her husband and starting a family Going back-and-forth between working and being a stay-at-home mom Needing more identity than just being "mom" Looking into home businesses Starting to pay more attention to ingredients in products Discovering doTERRA through an ER nurse Realizing quickly that doTERRA was the direction that she wanted to move in Learning through direct experience Her doTERRA business supporting her values of family, continuous learning, travel, contribution, etc. What it's like to teach adults vs. preschoolers How she knows she's now doing "her thing" Her husband getting laid off from his chef position Becoming the breadwinner while her husband took over to care for the home and the kids How she got her business started, financially What she loves about doTERRA as a company Stepping up the number of classes she's teaching, reaching out to more people, ramping up What it's like to do direct sales with friends and family How she got comfortable with selling The ways that doTERRA gives back to the community Her support system What she learned about "career" from her military family How Jen lives life on her own terms How her life has changed since she changed careers Putting up positive, visual reminders around you to keep you on track What the day-to-day of Jen's work looks like The large network of support in doTERRA The Gallup Strengths Finder Clifton Strengths: store.gallup.com/p/en-us/10108/top-5-cliftonstrengths Two of Jen's favorite oils: Balance (tree blend) and Adaptiv (emotions blend) Sara's love for lavender Jen's advice for anyone who wants to become a doTERRA Wellness Advocate The low financial investment of getting started The pros of using natural products ...and more! Jen's Full Bio: JenAlonso spent a decade in the hospitality industry and then a decade in early learning before becoming an essential oils wellness advocate. Jen's interest in natural health began after the birth of her first son. She was suddenly very aware of the things he was exposed to and felt a responsibility to make better choices. She began reading product labels and looking for non-toxic, natural options⁠—not just in the foods she and her family were eating, but in the household products they were using. In 2014, Jen started using essential oils as a teacher in her preschool classroom, and then she began diffusing at home. She immediately dove head-first into learning all she could about using them safely on her kids, her husband, herself. When Jen left her position as a preschool teacher to stay at home with her kids, her husband worked as a chef. Still, Jen found that she wanted to contribute financially in a meaningful way. So, she became a doTERRA wellness advocate. When the restaurant that her husband worked for closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Jen's and her husband's roles quickly reversed. Jen immediately stepped in, ramped up her business, and became the breadwinner while her husband jumped in to take on the bulk of the household and childcare duties. Through her business, Lavender Branches, Jen offers group essential oils classes that cover the basic uses, safety, and many how-to’s. She takes individual appointments to focus on specific health goals, as well. She also hosts free monthly events that cover various health and wellness topics, and make-and-take events where attendees make everything from hand sanitizer to bug spray and take them home to start enjoying the benefits. Jen has a passion for working with people to find natural solutions for everyday situations. Connect with Jen Alonso and Lavender Branches: Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/jetaoils Website: my.doterra.com/jetaoils Connect with Sara McArdle and Women Who Went for It: Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenwhowentforit Website: www.womenwhowentforit.com Nominate a Podcast Guest (we do not take nominations over email): www.saramcardle.com/podcast-guest Email (see link above to nominate a podcast guest): womenwhowentforit@gmail.com Phone: 503.893.2043 Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart.

In this episode, Sara chats with Amanda Heins about her journey from food service industry sales rep, to serial entrepreneur, to independent grocer. Amanda shares the story of her husband passing unexpectedly in 2018 and leaving her sole owner of the store; discovering detailed notes he'd made about upgrading the business; and carrying out and wrapping up his envisioned remodel the day before construction was halted due to COVID-19. Today, Amanda lives in Roslyn, Washington and owns The Roslyn Grocery, a business operating on the front lines during the coronavirus pandemic. Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart. Sara and Amanda Discuss: How they know one another Amanda attending Evergreen State College Working at a restaurant / spa Intending to become a doctor, but deciding against it Being offered a job with Food Services of America Moving to Roslyn, Washington Feeling the stress of working a commission-based job and being on the road all the time Having her children & her husband becoming a stay-at-home dad Realizing that her job wasn't working for her anymore Opening a gift shop Opening a candy store Selling her businesses to employees Opening the grocery store with the vision of Roslyn being walkable The long hours that they worked to get the grocery up and running How they made it work, financially Opening a restaurant across the street Selling the restaurant and gallery Her husband suddenly passing Helping her kids navigate grief Her store becoming passive income for her Taking on volunteer work Being her best self for her kids Doing a solstice ritual and letting go of her past Turning down an offer to move the store into a larger space Cleaning her house and stumbling upon old notes from her husband about expanding the store Securing the money to remodel Finishing up the remodel the day before the governor halted construction during coronavirus pandemic Ramping up security and stocking up the store for coronavirus Real talk on toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and gloves Her supportive mother-in-law Her longer term plan Her pleas for people who live in Western Washington to stay home Her many leaps of faith and refusal to live in fear of the "what-ifs" What this pandemic is teaching us Why she believes everything happens for a reason ...and more! Amanda's Full Bio: Widow and single mother, Amanda Meck Heins, is owner and operator of The Roslyn Grocery in Roslyn, Washington. Amanda graduated with a bachelor's of science degree from Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington with the intention of going on to become a doctor. Having worked her way through school in multiple restaurant capacities, she was recruited by restaurant distributor, Food Services of America, and she took a sales position in beautiful Kittitas County, Washington. When Amanda's children were born, her husband Matt stayed home, and she continued working. But sitting at home, caring for two babies every day became too much. So, the couple decided to open a little gift shop in Roslyn, which was just the beginning. Not long after, Amanda decided that her family and marriage were far more important to her than her sales position with FSA, which had proven to be time-consuming and high-pressure. So, she quit her position there, and the couple went on to open a candy store called Roslyn Sweets & Treats, then The Roslyn Grocery, and then The Red Bird Cafe. While she has since sold the gift shop, candy store, and cafe, Amanda still owns the grocery store. Just two years ago, on her 40th birthday, Amanda's husband Matt died suddenly and left her a solo parent, and sole owner of The Roslyn Grocery. Early on, Amanda struggled with the grief of carrying on the business without him. But, with the love and support of her staff and community, she has continued to bring their shared dream to fruition. In fact, she finished a upgrade and remodel just in time to even better serve her tight-nit little community during the coronvavirus pandemic. Connect with Amanda Heins and The Roslyn Grocery: Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheRoslynGrocery Connect with Sara McArdle and Women Who Went for It: Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenwhowentforit Website: www.womenwhowentforit.com Nominate a Podcast Guest (we do not take nominations over email): www.saramcardle.com/podcast-guest Email (see link above to nominate a podcast guest): womenwhowentforit@gmail.com Phone: 503.893.2043 Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart.

In this Sara Solo Show, Sara shares some of her own, personal struggles during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and how she has gradually warmed to what she knows to be true of this time: it is a huge opportunity. She talks about the power of observing our thoughts, behaviors, and habits in this stay-at-home reality and taking what we learn about ourselves to make little tweaks to our lives that will not only get us through our quarantine, but support us to create our own "new normal" when we reemerge. Sara discusses: Her well-timed break from the podcast Vacationing during the onset of a pandemic Her own COVID-19 fears Softening to the idea that we can learn from the situation we're in What this pandemic is teaching us about presence, the illusion of stability, and our values Adapting the 7Cs of Successful Career Change to success during COVID-19 Sara's companion worksheet: COVID-19 Self-Reflection Questions Links: Down Dog Yoga app Insight Timer app 7-Minute Workout app Ordering groceries for pickup or delivery: Amazon Prime Now Amazon Fresh Instacart Hellofresh Blue Apron Zoom Video Conferencing Honey of the Heart Hive Victorious Lives Parklandia podcast Homemade Wanderlust YouTube Channel Sara and Jen Turnbull's Earth Day Essential Oils Online Class Sara's Facebook page Career Mentor, Toni Patterson Sara's companion worksheet: COVID-19 Self-Reflection Questions Sign up for a free call w/ Sara during April or May & design a stay-at-home life that's aligned with your values ...and more! Connect with Sara and Women Who Went for It: Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenwhowentforit Website: www.womenwhowentforit.com Nominate a Podcast Guest: www.saramcardle.com/podcast-guest Email: sara.mcardle.coaching@gmail.com Phone: 503.893.2043 Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart.

In this episode, Sara chats with ChristinaMarie Cooper about her journey from fashion design and marketing to scalp micropigmentation. ChristinaMarie talks about how personal brand and presentation have always played a big role in her life, the moment she realized that marketing wasn't a fit for her anymore, and the circumstances that led her to her new, lesser-known but highly fulfilling field that fits so many aspects of her personality. Today, ChristinaMarie is the owner and lead scalp micropigmentation, or hair tattooing artist, at Precision SMP Hair Solutions Clinic in Lynnwood, Washington in the United States. Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart. Sara and ChristinaMarie Discuss: How Sara knows ChristinaMarie ChristinaMarie honing her "personal brand" early in life Growing up in Missouri Always being known for her fashion sense Her love of music Realizing Missouri wasn't a long-term fit for her Going to school for fashion in Miami, sight unseen Help from her father Styling for musical events Helping pick artists for a Latin music festival Completing her two year associates program and wondering what to do next Moving back to Missouri Starting a hip hop + rock record label Creating a business plan and borrowing money from parents Working at a clothing store Meeting her husband Working as an admission coordinator Her husband going back to school for aviation Having kids Feeling overwhelmed managing her young kids and work life Being let go from her job Moving to Washington in 2008 Feeling like she was home, immediately Her education not transferring well to the Seattle market Fashion not feeling right for her anymore Going back to school for marketing Working in marketing & PR after graduation Noticing her pattern of looking for white saviors Her husband's hair loss and how it impacted his self-confidence Learning about scalp micropigmentation and her husband receiving the treatment ChristinaMarie being inspired to learn how to do scalp micropigmentation, herself How SMP fits so many aspects of her personality Going to school for scalp micropigmentation What scalp micropigmentation is and how it works What she loves about being her own boss Her own fears of failure and money fears Support from her husband and family How her background in marketing supports her business Business startup taking longer than expected The benefits of temp work What she'd do differently if she had to do it all over again Advice she'd give to fellow career changers ...and more! ChristinaMarie's Full Bio: ChristinaMarie Cooper earned a bachelor’s degree in Integrated Strategic Communications at the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University, as well as an associates degree in fashion communications and merchandising at Miami International University of Art & Design. She then went on to become a digital marketing specialist in Seattle, Washington. Upon realizing the marketing industry was no longer feeding her spirit, she know she needed something more. For years, she struggled to find a new career direction that not only helped to achieve financial freedom and success, but also one that fit her personally. Her search ultimately led her becoming a certified scalp micropigmentation technician, which fulfilled her passion of empowering people to be the best version of themselves. Today, ChristinaMarie is the owner and lead scalp micropigmentation, or hair tattooing artist, at Precision SMP Hair Solutions Clinic, specializing in all forms of hair loss, including male pattern baldness, receding or non-existent hairlines, female densification or alopecia treatments. ChristinaMarie and her company believe that scalp micropigmentation is an effective treatment to hair loss and thinning hair without surgical restoration, or other invasive procedures. Connect with ChristinaMarie Cooper and Precision SMP Hair Solutions: Her website: www.precisionsmphairsolutionsclinic.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/precision_smp_hairsolutions Facebook: www.facebook.com/smphairsolutionsSeattle Connect with Sara McArdle and Women Who Went for It: Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenwhowentforit Website: www.womenwhowentforit.com Nominate a Podcast Guest (we do not take nominations over email): www.saramcardle.com/podcast-guest Email (see link above to nominate a podcast guest): womenwhowentforit@gmail.com Phone: 503.893.2043 Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart.

In this Sara Solo Show, Sara discusses the relationship between career change and self-care, and asserts that changing one's career from doing work we loathe to doing work we love is the ultimate act of self-care. Sara talks about the realities of work dissatisfaction spilling out into other areas of life and shares compelling data illustrating the psychological, emotional, and health risks associated with continuing to do work that's detrimental to one's well-being. She also offers strategies for getting by before taking the big leap into something new. Sara discusses: The connection between self-care and career change Her previous episode on the Myth of Personal vs. Professional Temporary self-care fixes while working in a less-than-ideal job When having an "attitude of gratitude" and holding out for the weekend just doesn't cut it anymore The difference between job change & career change Reasons why people continue doing work that isn't working for them Mindset & conditioning that make us stay put The privilege and responsibility that go along with career change When work dissatisfaction spills over into other areas of life The very real psychological, relationship, and health risks associated with doing work that makes us miserable The psychological, relationship, and health benefits associated with doing work we love What you can do in the short-term to make your work situation more tolerable Book recommendation: Nonviolent Communication a Language of Life by Marshall Rosenberg App recommendations: Down Dog (yoga) Insight Timer (meditation) Laughter recommendation: Jim Gaffigan Her previous episode on Commitment, Time Tracking, and the Power of "No" TED Talk about the benefits of being in a state of awe Sign up for a free strategy session phone call with me on my website at www.saramcardle.com Her upcoming vacation and decision to take an episode off ...and more! Connect with Sara and Women Who Went for It: Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenwhowentforit Website: www.womenwhowentforit.com Nominate a Podcast Guest (we don't take nominations over email): www.saramcardle.com/podcast-guest Email (see above link to submit a podcast guest nomination): sara.mcardle.coaching@gmail.com Phone: 503.893.2043 Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart.

In this episode, Sara talks with her former client, Susan Goodkind Wideman, about Susan's journey from elder law attorney to life design coach for Mid-Lifers and Baby Boomers. Susan shares that, after she burned out from investing almost every once of energy she had in her law practice, she discovered the Women Who Went for It! podcast, connected with Sara for career coaching, and pivoted her path at age 62. Susan is a mom, an elder law & estate planning attorney, an entrepreneur, a widow, a divorcee, an empty-nester, a Yooper, a dog lover, a cross-country skier, a mountain biker, a baby boomer, and now a life design coach running her own coaching business, Goodkind of Life. Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart. Sara and Susan Discuss: Susan's original intentions of pursuing figure skating and fashion design Getting her degree in design and environmental analysis Moving to New York City and working for a design magazine Going on to work directly for a designer Working in marketing for Herman Miller in Grand Rapids, Michigan Her team getting laid off when Herman Miller changed directions Deciding to go law school Getting into elder law & estate planning Moving to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan Working for an elder law firm Deciding to open up her own firm What she loved and didn't love about owning her own business Becoming a widow at age 52, with a 12 year old son Throwing herself completely into her work and becoming "super mom" Irritability impacting her relationships Burning out and being exhausted She and her second husband divorcing Stepping away from work to rest and refresh Selling her law practice to her partner Spending 4 months healing Her fears about career change at her age Realizing the imbalance in her life and her lawyer identity Deciding to become a coach and pursuing training Starting her Goodkind of Life coaching business to support Mid-Lifers and Baby Boomers Recognizing the power of her legal background and how much she enjoys connecting with clients How her understanding of what coaching is has evolved How she recognized coaching was right for her Transitioning her identity from lawyer to coach Not being ready to retire Feeling her spark of creativity reignite The value of a niche How Susan's experience of coaching turned out to be an "industry experiment" The importance of aligning her life with her values Putting herself out there as a coach How she responded to someone else's unsupportive sentiments The benefits of being older in her career change Figuring out her own sequencing for announcing herself as a coach, taking clients, and getting coach training How she picked a coach training program and what she learned The piece of advice that she'd give to someone who's thinking about changing careers at midlife or beyond ...and more! Susan's Full Bio: At 62 years young, Susan Goodkind Wideman is a mom, a life design coach, an elder law & estate planning attorney, an entrepreneur, a widow, a divorcee, an empty-nester, a Yooper, a dog lover, a cross-country skier, a mountain biker, and a baby boomer. Susan graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Design and Environmental Analysis and went on to work as Editorial Assistant at Industrial Design Magazine. From there, she was hired by Herman Miller, Inc. as a marketing communications specialist. When her department at Herman Miller was eliminated, she spent time as a pharmaceutical rep—work she did not enjoy. So, motivated by the promise of prestige and stability, Susan decided to go to law school at 33. Three years after finishing law school, she opened a successful Elder Law & Estate Planning practice. Her practice grew, she took on a partner, and they became well-known and respected. About five years ago at the time of this recording, Susan was finding herself angry, irritable and short-tempered. She worked more, slept less, and in 2018, she burned out. While law was lucrative and she provided a valuable service to her clients, it didn’t make her happy. When she started exploring her options, she found Women Who Went for It! and was so inspired that she reached out to me (Sara McArdle) for one-on-one coaching. As a result of the work we did together, Susan realized the imbalance in her life, and decided to train to be a coach, herself. In 2019, Susan founded Goodkind of Life, a life design coaching business supporting baby boomers & midlifers who are struggling in the second half of life like she did. She understands their grief, loneliness, hopelessness, anxiety, and depression because she’s been through it. Through Goodkind of Life, Susan helps her clients understand and manage their thoughts and feelings, connect with their core values, and create a life worth living. Connect with Susan Goodkind Wideman and Goodkind of Life: Her website: www.goodkindoflife.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/goodkindoflife Instagram: www.instagram.com/goodkindoflife Connect with Sara McArdle and Women Who Went for It: Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenwhowentforit Website: www.womenwhowentforit.com Nominate a Podcast Guest (we do not take nominations over email): www.saramcardle.com/podcast-guest Email (see link above to nominate a podcast guest): womenwhowentforit@gmail.com Phone: 503.893.2043 Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart.

In this episode, Sara talks with Jeanie Kendall about her journey from medical administration to real estate. Jeanie chats about her hesitation in leaving a career that wasn't everything she longed for because she had an amazing supervisor; she gets real about the impact that stepping down as primary breadwinner for her family had on her self-esteem; and she shares the realities of finding clients and self-promoting in real estate. Today, Jeanie is a real estate agent and broker for Keller Williams Realty in the Greater Seattle Area. Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart. Sara and Jeanie discuss: How Sara found Jeanie F Bomb Breakfast Club Jeanie attending Humboldt State University with the intention of getting into literature and writing Working at a nonprofit health clinic on campus and working multiple positions there Moving to Florida and continuing to work in healthcare administration Getting transferred to Seattle Having a hard time leaving medical administration because of a fantastic boss Recognizing that she wanted to be her own boss Reevaluating her future as her 45th birthday was approaching Saving to cushion her career transition Remembering her good and bad experiences purchasing homes Experiencing her own foreclosure (and shame) Longing to make a difference in people's lives Appreciating the low startup costs of real estate Taking her real estate agent to lunch and asking about the industry Making the decision to become a real estate agent The challenge of finding her own clients What she's learned about self-promotion Support from her wife, and her mother The impact of temporary low-income on her self-esteem Slowly building her business for two years, keeping her eye on the prize Feeling the pull back into her previous, "known" career (but not going back) The challenges of real estate The power of mentors and networks Her "baby steps" approach Choosing not to confide in others until she was already invested in her career change Earning the trust, as a real estate agent, of her former colleagues in the medical field The similarities between the process of home buying and career change Helping change the minds of people who don't think home buying (or career change!) is possible Jeanie's passion for volunteering and Camp Ten Trees Something to consider: what would you like to do if you had more financial resources to give? Jeanie's advice for people looking to get into real estate ...and more! Jeanie's Full Bio: Jeanie Kendall is a residential real estate broker with Keller Williams, who has been described by clients as “ride or die." In 2018, she left a successful 20-year career in medical administration to pursue a career as a real estate agent with the intention of helping people successfully navigate, and more importantly enjoy the process of buying and selling their homes. Jeanie approaches all of her professional interactions with an objective to assist and empower, and is a fierce advocate for her clients before, during, and after their real estate transactions. Jeanie not only develops strong and long-lasting relationships with her clients, she is respected by her peers who know they can rely on her to be responsive, reliable, and ethical during negotiations and escrow. While her background makes her uniquely qualified to partner with medical professionals for their real estate needs, she is also passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community, and makes a donation to Camp Ten Trees (where she serves as a Board Member and volunteer each summer) each time she earns a commission. Connect with Jeanie Kendall: Her website: jeaniekendall.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/jeaniekendallRE LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeanie-kendall-a104031a Instagram: www.instagram.com/jeaniekendall.realestate Connect with Sara McArdle and Women Who Went for It: Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenwhowentforit Website: www.womenwhowentforit.com Nominate a Podcast Guest (we do not take nominations over email): www.saramcardle.com/podcast-guest Email (see link above to nominate a podcast guest): womenwhowentforit@gmail.com Phone: 503.893.2043 Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart.

In this Sara Solo Show, Sara discusses the workplace gifts and challenges of being an Empath, as defined by Dr. Judith Orloff. She gives examples of ways that Empaths can take on others' emotions and feel them as if they were their own; she discusses how to distinguish which emotions belong to you vs. which feelings you're picking up from others; and she supplies strategies for shielding from and shaking off others' feelings inside and outside of work. Sara discusses: Her upcoming Ladies' Self-Love Spa Night at Ladywell's Spa in Greenwood on the evening of Monday, Feb. 3 The importance of bolstering one's satisfaction level now, even when planning a career transition The definition of a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)] The definition of Empath Online tests: Highly Sensitive Person test by Dr. Judith Orloff Empath test What it means to feel someone else's feelings Why it's harder for Empaths to not care what others think or feel Noticing when you feel a feeling that isn't yours Strategies for shifting the energy in the moment Boundary-setting to shield oneself from triggers Tech tips for Empaths Self-care strategies to fill one's own cup and create resilience Meditation - Insight Timer App Affirmations - ThinkUp App Yoga - Down Dog App Exercise - 7 Minute Workout App Reading - Audible Audiobooks Journaling - Penzu App Book recommendation: The Empath’s Survival Guide by Dr. Judith Orloff Her upcoming Ladies' Self-Love Spa Night at Ladywell's Spa in Greenwood on the evening of Monday, Feb. 3 ...and more! Connect with Sara and Women Who Went for It: Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenwhowentforit Website: www.womenwhowentforit.com Nominate a Podcast Guest (we do not take nominations over email): www.saramcardle.com/podcast-guest Email (see link above to suggest a podcast guest; we do not take nominations over email): sara.mcardle.coaching@gmail.com Phone: 503.893.2043 Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart.

In this episode, Sara talks with Sharon Podobnik Peterson about her journey from educator to monthly subscription box creator and executive leadership coach. Sharon chats about growing up in poverty and over-achieving to stay safe, about experiencing a breakdown during her honeymoon that led her to make big changes in her career path, and talks about how she is still figuring out her own style of work / life balance and figuring out what to say "yes" vs. "no" to. Today, Sharon not only owns Go Love Yourself Box, the #1 rated subscription box for personal growth, but she's also a leadership coach, speaker, writer, business owner, and professor of education at Johns Hopkins University. Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart. Sara and Sharon Discuss: How Sara found Sharon Sara and Kristen Jawad's upcoming Ladies' Self-Love Spa Night on Feb. 3 - Tickets Sharon learning from her entrepreneurial mother What she learned growing up with very little money Working hard and overachieving to stay safe Studying abroad in Australia and Germany Triple majoring at University of Pittsburgh in psychology, sociology, and German Getting recruited by Teach for America to be a middle school math teacher Her promotion to instructional coach "Everything is Figureoutable" book by Marie Forleo Becoming a second grade math teacher Going back to work for Teach for America, this time teaching teachers how to teach Her promotion to instructional specialist A shocking discovery Leaving and working in her dream job at an arts charter school Working as Adjunct Professor of Education at Johns Hopkins University Burning the candle at both ends Taking Ambien to make it through the night and Xanax to get through the day Getting married and having a breakdown on her honeymoon Realizing that the success of her marriage depended on better self-care How she figured out what to do next Starting a "book club," or a book subscription box Her idea morphing into the Go Love Yourself Box Going back to school at Georgetown University for a certificate in Executive Leadership Coaching Pursuing two new careers in tandem to see which would work better The difference between coaching in education vs. coaching as defined by the International Coach Federation The easing of her anxieties through coaching The variety of work she does now Creating work / life balance Her process of setting goals each year Two recommendations: Feminist Book Club The book "The ONE Thing" by Gary Keller Learning how to be bored Doing tiny experiments to figure out what's right for her Noticing the ideas that keep coming back to her Getting going on an idea so you don't fall in love with the plan, itself How the Go Love Yourself Box works and what was in the November 2019 Knock Knock and Emily McDowell Her loudest naysayer The advice she'd give herself if she had to do it all over again ...and more! Sharon's Full Bio: Sharon Podobnik Peterson is a values-driven, multi-passionate, serial entrepreneur. Sharon founded The Go Love Yourself Box, the #1 rated subscription box for personal growth, where she delivers self-directed coaching to women monthly. She is the editor-in-chief of Go Love Yourself Magazine, a monthly publication for-and-by women. She also founded The Center for Conscious Leadership, where she empowers game changers and change agents who are moved to combat systemic inequality and existing privilege structures through workshops and executive leadership coaching. As a leadership coach, speaker, writer, business owner, and professor of education at Johns Hopkins University, empowerment and self-actualization are at the heart of everything she does. She feels most alive when she’s reading, writing, creating, connecting, and coaching. When she’s not facilitating in-person workshops, she’s exploring the world with her husband, Mark, or reading with her spunky kitty, Annie, in Seattle, Washington. Connect with Sharon Podobnik Peterson and Go Love Yourself: Her website: www.sharonpodobnikpeterson.com Go Love Yourself Website: www.thegoloveyourselfbox.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thegoloveyourselfbox The Center for Conscious Leadership: www.thecenterforconsciousleadership.com Connect with Sara McArdle and Women Who Went for It: Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenwhowentforit Website: www.womenwhowentforit.com Nominate a Podcast Guest (we do not take nominations over email): www.saramcardle.com/podcast-guest Email (see link above to nominate a podcast guest): womenwhowentforit@gmail.com Phone: 503.893.2043 Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart.

In this episode, Sara talks with Gillian Levine about her journey from administration and customer service to graphic design. Gillian talks about her rocky start in university and the "career world," and her experiences with surviving an assault, the PTSD that followed, and going to rehab to transcend her cycle of self-medicating through alcohol use. She shares how authentic conversations with and encouragement from her former colleagues and supervisor at the University of Washington gave her the push she needed to recognize and pursue her creative passions. Today—less than two years after graduating from Seattle Central Creative Academy—Gillian is a freelance illustrator, designer, and writer doing work for big name clients like Leafly, Target, and Snapchat. Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart. Sara and Gillian Discuss: How Sara knows Gillian Gillian not having a great first experience in college Her struggles picking a career path Working in the service industry, and then being assaulted Experiencing depression and PTSD Feeling safer in 9-5 office jobs Working in customer service at the University of Washington (UW) Going back to school at University of Washington but struggling to find a major that fit Longing to make a positive impact on people's lives but unsure of how A shooting at one of her regular hangouts that triggered her PTSD Drinking to self-medicate and going to rehab Being at her all-time low and not believing in herself Getting another job at a doctor's office and then a temp job at UW Working for corporate and foundation relations at UW Leaving the path of self-destruction A bold question from a coworker that changed the course of her professional life Her corporate and foundation relations supervisor encouraging her to do graphic design for their team UW paying for her to attend graphic design classes, though seemingly unrelated to her work Her now-husband supporting her new career path Going back to school at Seattle Central Creative Academy Getting really good at self-discipline Truly doing her "dream job" now (even though she didn't know what that meant before) What it's like being a freelance designer, working from home How good graphic design means leaving your ego at the door How her background in customer service supports her design work How she finds her clients A gigantic mural she designed for the new Target store in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle Designing a sticker pack for Snapchat What her two-year graphic design program was like Her husband losing his job while she was studying, and her agreeing to be their temporary breadwinner Her conflicting thoughts of - I can't do what I love AND be paid well for it Initially hating freelancing and having the goal of getting a job Receiving two job offers and seeing that neither was the right fit Transitioning smoothly into freelancing Things that she would have done differently if she could do it all over again Her advice for people considering getting into graphic design General advice she has for people who are going through a big career change ...and more! Gillian's Full Bio: Gillian Levine is an illustrator, designer, and writer who is passionate about helping people bring their ideas to life. She approaches every new project as a puzzle to solve, and strives to understand the individual needs of each client through vigorous research, thoughtful planning, and strong communication. Gillian works in a variety of illustration mediums, from paper cutting to digital painting. She seeks to bring personality, warmth, and color to my work, and aspires to delight her audience while encouraging them to think about ideas in new and thoughtful ways. Gillian is a 2018 graduate of the Seattle Central Creative Academy. Prior to going back to school for graphic design, Gillian worked as a secretary for over 10 years before finally deciding to make a change to pursue her creative passions. Connect with Gillian Levine: Website: www.gillianlevine.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/professional.baby Dribbbe: dribbble.com/gillianlevine Connect with Sara McArdle and Women Who Went for It: Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenwhowentforit Website: www.womenwhowentforit.com Nominate a Podcast Guest (we do not take podcast guest nominations over email): www.saramcardle.com/podcast-guest Email (see link above for postcast guest submissions): womenwhowentforit@gmail.com Phone: 503.893.2043 Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart.

In this Sara Solo Show, Sara discusses the gifts and challenges of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), as defined by Elaine Aron, and an Empath, as defined by Dr. Judith Orloff. She gives examples of things that HSPs and Empaths can be feel overstimulated by in the workplace, and she gives practical tips for surviving⁠—and even thriving in⁠—an office environment. Sara discusses: Sara recent urban hiking event, "Women in the Woods: Walking the Path of Personal & Professional Satisfaction" Her upcoming self-love spa night at Ladywell's Spa in Greenwood on the evening of Monday, Feb. 3 The definition of a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) The definition of an Empath The pros of being an HSP Sensory Processing Sensitivity and HSP data Putting the care of your high sensitivities in your own hands rather than expecting others to relate and anticipate your needs The impact an open office plan can have on HSPs Tips for dealing with unwanted sights, sounds, movement, smells, rapid-fire requests, others' emotions and urgent deadlines in the workplace Tools and resources: Fisheye mirror Wall mirror Headphones Gentle Rain YouTube Video White Noise App ASMR by WhispersRed Silent Doorbell Space Heater Fan Elaine Aron's The Highly Sensitive Person Dr. Judith Orloff's The Empath's Survival Guide Susan Cain's Quiet Highly Sensitive Person Test Empath Test InnerGuide Planners Taking time to yourself Why your having healthy boundaries at work is good for your coworkers ...and more! Connect with Sara and Women Who Went for It: Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenwhowentforit Website: www.womenwhowentforit.com Nominate a Podcast Guest: www.saramcardle.com/podcast-guest Email: sara.mcardle.coaching@gmail.com Phone: 503.893.2043 Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart.

In this episode, Sara talks with Toni Patterson about her journey from psychology to computer programming to law to career mentoring. Toni not only shares her career change story, but she also gives practical tips for positioning oneself in a new industry, both on LinkedIn and in person, and she talks about how to be happier at work, right here and now, even if you're planning to change fields. Today, Toni is both a lawyer and a career mentor, working in Philadelphia and with clients around the globe. Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart. Sara and Toni Discuss: How Toni found Sara Toni's parents nudging her toward medicine (despite her interest in law) Studying premed Organic chemistry throwing a wrench in her plans Realizing she'd been living other people's ideals Switching to psychology Working in a hospital's children's psych ward Questioning her way forward again Leaning toward law but someone telling her she'd be good at computer programming Getting her certificate as a computer programmer Working as a programmer at a financial institution Feeling unfulfilled Remembering her interest in law Quitting her job and going back to school full time to get a law degree Practicing law Becoming a career coach How she knows when she feels truly satisfied What her technology background gave her that other lawyers didn't have How mindset affects job search How to position yourself as an "expert" in your new field on LinkedIn Making the connection with current industry leaders "Putting your own foot through the door" vs "getting a foot in the door" Creating more happiness right now, where you are, even if you want a career change What she'd do differently if she were to go back in time on her career path What to do if you're stuck in analysis paralysis Download Toni's free interview-generating resume template: toniapatterson.com ...and more! Toni's Full Bio: As a career mentor, Toni Patterson works with women striving to attain career fulfillment, without burning themselves out in the process. Toni coaches women to obtain their dream jobs, transition careers, create a career path in their current work environment, overcome mindset blocks to career success, and more. Connect with Toni Patterson: Website: toniapatterson.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareerMentorToni Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/toni-patterson-0a5a74126 Connect with Sara McArdle and Women Who Went for It: Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenwhowentforit Website: www.womenwhowentforit.com Nominate a Podcast Guest: www.saramcardle.com/podcast-guest Email: womenwhowentforit@gmail.com Phone: 503.893.2043 Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart.

In this episode, Sara talks with Christi Shibata about her journey from architecture to physical therapy to firefighting. Christi talks about her career plans changing when she sustained repeated concussions from playing college basketball; how she guided herself, thoughtfully and intentionally, through her career changes; and how she worked in a restaurant as a prep and line chef (with little previous experience!) to make ends meet while at the fire academy. Today, Christi serves as firefighter at the Notre Dame Fire Department and at the Clay Fire Department in Indiana. Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart. Sara and Christi Discuss: How Sara found Christi via the South Bend Tribune Christi attending Kent State University to play basketball and study aeronautics Suffering multiple concussions in basketball Experiencing air sickness, post-concussions, and needing to change her aeronautics plans Beginning a masters in architecture at the University of Notre Dame Taking a medical leave when her studies took a toll Working as a draftsman at an architecture office Experiencing ongoing seizures and spending 4 weeks in the hospital Needing to use a wheelchair, upon her release Seeing the benefits of physical therapy, firsthand, and being inspired to pursue it as a career Getting her associates as a physical therapists assistant Working as a personal trainer and tech in a PT office Graduating and then working in the same clinic as a clinician Noticing the job wasn't a fit Getting her own physical challenges under control Attempting to get into the Coast Guard, but being denied Reexamining the direction she wanted to take her life in, again Landing on firefighting Her sister, Notre Dame police chief, Keri Kei Shibata, helping her connect with the Notre Dame Fire Department Attending the Clay Fire Academy Moving to Indiana from Michigan with no job and no source of income Working as a line & prep chef at the Morris Inn Graduating from the fire academy & applying at the Notre Dame Fire Department Starting her new job in July of 2019 What she loves about firefighting, and what the day-to-day is like The support she received along the way What it was like to take a pay cut to pursue her dream The messages she got when she was growing up about "work" How she guided herself through the process of career changes What it was like to be the oldest person in her fire academy A theme in her life of being the only woman participant What it was like going into the service industry while putting herself through the fire academy The importance of having zero expectations How her faith guides her How she's grown and changed through her career change The advice she has for other career changers ...and more! Christi's Full Bio: Firefighter Christi Shibata was hired onto the Notre Dame Fire Department full time in July 2019 after joining our part-time staff in 2018. She went through the Clay Fire Recruit Academy 16 and continues to work for Clay Fire Department part time as a firefighter. Christi holds a number of state certifications, including Firefighter I & II, EMT-B, and a Michigan Physical Therapist Assistant License. Prior to joining the fire service, Christi treated patients as a Physical Therapist Assistant in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic in Petoskey Michigan. Christi holds a bachelor of science in aeronautics degree from Kent State University, where she played Division 1 basketball. She also has her associates degree as a physical therapist assistant. In her free time, Christi enjoys mountain biking, running, swimming, paddle boarding, motorcycle riding, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and spending time with family. Connect with Sara McArdle and Women Who Went for It: Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenwhowentforit Website: www.womenwhowentforit.com Nominate a Podcast Guest: www.saramcardle.com/podcast-guest Patreon: www.patreon.com/womenwhowentforit Email (for guest nominations, use link above rather than email): womenwhowentforit@gmail.com Phone: 503.893.2043 Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart.

In this Sara Solo Show, Sara discusses all the ways that career change and realizing one's life work is like dating in hopes of meeting one's life partner. And, if we take what we already know about dating and apply it to career change, the whole process can be so much more intuitive to us. Sara discusses: Her upcoming urban hike in the Seattle area, "Women in the Woods: Walking the Path of Personal & Professional Satisfaction" Her interviews with Self-Care Coach & Massage Therapist, Kristen Jawad Episode 003: From Education to Massage with Kristen Jawad Episode 045: Career Catch-Up Convo with Massage Therapist and Self-Care Coach Kristen Jawad Ways that career change is like dating: 1. You can't rush the process. 2. We often overstay something that's not working. 3. You’re not going to recognize “the one” through reading a description online; you’re going to have to meet in-person. 4. Even though you need to meet in-person to recognize “the one,” it’ll do you good to give some thought to what you want so you’ll know it when you experience it. 5. They may check all the boxes on paper, and still not be "the one." 6. You don’t have to wait until you know exactly what you’re looking for to put yourself out there. 7. The path of obligation doesn’t lead to true love. 8. No sense in twisting yourself into a pretzel to be a person you think everyone is going to want. 9. You're going to face rejection at some point. 10. Your love won’t be exactly like what you pictured. Her solo show, "Episode 032: Curiosity and Investigating the Unexpected with Sara McArdle" Sign up for a free, 30-minute Strategy Session with Sara Her upcoming urban hike in the Seattle area, "Women in the Woods: Walking the Path of Personal & Professional Satisfaction" ...and more! Connect with Sara and Women Who Went for It: Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenwhowentforit Website: www.womenwhowentforit.com Nominate a Podcast Guest: www.saramcardle.com/podcast-guest Email: sara.mcardle.coaching@gmail.com Phone: 503.893.2043 Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart.

In this episode, Sara talks with Courtney McLeod about her abrupt and intentional departure from a well-established career in private equity real estate to pursue her bigger dream of interior design. Courtney shares how she got into design without going back to school for another degree, how much more she enjoys her life now than she did when she was "financially free," and how she realized that she'd been spending money to fill a void that is now filled through doing work she's passionate about. Today, Courtney is the principal of Right Meets Left Interior Design, an award-winning Manhattan-based studio. Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart. Sara and Courtney Discuss: How Sara found Courtney Courtney applying to both architecture school and business school Studying business at The Wharton School Focusing on real estate private equity Getting "the" job she'd been working toward and still feeling unfulfilled Realizing that life is too short Quitting without a plan and feeling great about it Seeking an internship at a firm Stumbling upon her first design client Setting up her own company and promoting herself Growing organically through word of mouth and referrals Finally seeing herself as an "entrepreneur" Realizing her tolerance for risk Choosing an interior design certificate program over going back to school for another degree The value of her business degree The wrong impression that people get about interior design from things like HGTV Noticing that whatever your "thing" is in life, it naturally comes easily Design resources she recommends: The Professional Practice of Interior Design Textbook A Well-Designed Business Podcast Business of Home Podcast Profit is a Choice Podcast Feeling like a fraud when she first told people she was an interior designer Seeing less respect for interior design than her previous industry, finance Realizing that she'd been spending money to fill a void in her life Enjoying her new life much more than she'd ever enjoyed her previous "financial freedom" The challenge of work/life balance when your work IS your hobby How people in her life initially responded to her career change The amazing new relationships she's cultivated through her work The expectation when she was growing up that she get into a high-prestige job Trusting that, because she's smart and she can work hard, she can make things happen Meeting one of her interior design heroines, Sheila Bridges The advice she'd give to someone who's hesitating on pursuing their dream career ...and more! Courtney's Full Bio: Courtney McLeod is the principal of Right Meets Left Interior Design, an award-winning Manhattan-based design studio. An avid colorist at heart, Courtney draws from a kaleidoscopic toolbox of texture, pattern, and color to create rooms evocative of one emotion above all others—joy. Her work has been featured in print both in the US and abroad—including the cover of Aspire Design + Home Magazine. She is a 2019 High Point Market Authority Style Spotter and included on the 2019 list of emerging designers by Luxe Magazine. Courtney is an S. Harris brand ambassador. Prior to founding the firm, Courtney earned a business degree from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and completed design-related studies at Parsons, Pratt, and New York School of Interior Design. The name Right Meets Left perfectly reflects her approach to the design process—rooted in the balance of creative design, or right brain, and analytical rigor, or left brain. The spaces she designs express both her client’s unique tastes and her vivid, collected aesthetic. Connect with Courtney and Right Meets Left Interior Design: Website: www.rightmeetsleftdesign.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/rightmeetsleftinteriordesign Facebook: www.facebook.com/rightmeetsleftinteriordesign Twitter: twitter.com/RightMeetsLeft Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/rightmeetsleftdesign Connect with Sara McArdle and Women Who Went for It: Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenwhowentforit Website: www.womenwhowentforit.com Nominate a Podcast Guest: www.saramcardle.com/podcast-guest Email: womenwhowentforit@gmail.com Phone: 503.893.2043 Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart.

In this episode, Sara talks with Michele DeCamp about the journey through the undiagnosed chronic pain that ultimately led her to leave mortgage accounting and become a reiki master practitioner. Michele shares how she originally followed the traditional path of "success" and climbed her way through the ranks, how health struggles forced her to seek self-care support from an entire team of medical professionals, and how discovering reiki and energy healing opened up a whole new world of possibility and fulfillment that she never could have imagined before. Today, Michele is a reiki master practitioner and teacher and owns Leading Light Reiki, operating in Shoreline and Edmonds, Washington. Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart. Sara and Michele Discuss: How Sara and Michele met one another at The Creativity Loft Michele's early work Kicking off her career as her mortgage accounting (in hopes of eventually becoming a graphic designer!) Her strong work ethic Following "The American Dream" and climbing her way through the ranks The sudden onset of pain Doctors not being able to diagnose what was going on for her Having one surgery, and then going naturopathic Struggling to continue working through medical procedures and treatments A 10-month process of transitioning out of her mortgage accounting position Losing her sense of purpose and falling into depression Noticing the connection between her career and her sense of identity Her body rejecting a pain relief device that she'd had implanted Getting to Structured Functional Restoration Program at Swedish and working with a team of healthcare professionals Grieving at the realization that the doctors were not going to fix her Receiving a PTSD diagnosis and utilizing hypnotherapy Being introduced to tai chi and qi gong Starting to sense a strong energy sensation in her hands Initially telling herself that reiki wasn't what she was looking for Receiving a reiki healing Remembering the passions of her youth: astrology, tarot, etc. Finding her reiki teacher Going to her first reiki class after educating herself for months via books and the Internet The energy she experienced in the group being beyond anything she could've imagined Realizing her own power to heal Her former employers offering that she could come back to work, but realizing it wasn't her passion Deciding to start a reiki practice and getting a massage table Saying "yes" to the invitation to teach reiki before she felt ready Opening up a home office Working through her perfectionist tendencies Her concerns about what others thought about reiki Books Michele recommends: The Art of Psychic Reiki The Biology of Belief The Body Keeps the Score The advice Michele has for people who are on the cusp of stepping into new work ...and more! Michele's Full Bio: After early work in retail & bookkeeping, Michele DeCamp found a career in mortgage accounting. She advanced quickly, soon managing a team covering mortgage offices throughout America's Pacific Northwest. She felt proud to say she was a workaholic. One morning, Michele found herself in the ER with sudden, severe pains, and her life changed completely. After more than a year of treatments, testing, and surgery, with multiple employer modifications throughout, she lost her job. In addition to her medical struggles, losing the pace and identity of work was devastating for Michele, and for many years she sought to regain function and satisfaction in her life. While her previous employers kept offering that she could return to work when she was able, mortgage accounting no longer sounded fulfilling. Engaging with her own caregivers had created a deep sense of connection and given Michele a glimpse of what she wanted to share with others. Regularly practicing meditation, mindfulness, qi gong, tai chi, and therapy, Michele began finding wellness and peace. She got into energy healing, and in learning reiki, felt an inner calling toward her new career path. She discovered not only her passion to help heal people, but also help people learn how to heal themselves, and found that adding teaching to her private practice was the perfect way to live her purpose. Today, Michele is a reiki master practitioner and teacher through her business, Leading Light Reiki, operating in Shoreline and Edmonds, Washington. Connect with Michele and Leading Light Reiki: Website: www.leadinglightreiki.com Twitter: twitter.com/MicheleDeCamp Daylight Healing Center in Edmonds: www.daylighthealingcenter.com Connect with Sara McArdle and Women Who Went for It: Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenwhowentforit Website: www.womenwhowentforit.com Nominate a Podcast Guest: www.saramcardle.com/podcast-guest Email: womenwhowentforit@gmail.com (We do not take guest nominations via email. See link above.) Phone: 503.893.2043 Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart.

In this Sara Solo Show, Sara delves into the seventh of her Seven Cs of Successful Career Change, a system that addresses the most common areas that industry changers need to develop in order to be successful in their career shift. Sara points out that the seventh C, or Collaboration, is all about enlisting others to actively support you on your career change journey. 'Cause getting help isn't a luxury (and neither is doing what you love for a living!). You're worth it! So whom should you ask for help? A therapist? A career counselor? A coach? A mentor? Listen and find out! Sara discusses: "Sara Solo Show" episodes that lay the foundation for this one: Episode 026: The Myth of Personal vs. Professional Episode 029: Commitment, Time Tracking and the Power of "No" Episode 032: Curiosity and Investigating the Unexpected Episode 035: The Keys to Clarity Episode 038: Courage and Questioning Our Thoughts Episode 041: Communication and Putting Ourselves Out There Episode 044: Cultivating a Community of Supportive Go-Getters with Sara McArdle Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart The importance of getting the support you need to make your career change happen The difference between therapists, career counselors, career coaches, and mentors (GENERALLY speaking!) You'll get what you put in, no matter whom you work with The idea that getting help, or doing what we love is a luxury Please leave a postcast rating and review Support Women Who Went for It! with a monthly Patreon contribution GET HELP and collaborate by scheduling a free Strategy Session with Sara on her website ...and more! Connect with Sara and Women Who Went for It: Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenwhowentforit Website: www.womenwhowentforit.com Nominate a Podcast Guest: www.saramcardle.com/podcast-guest Email: sara.mcardle.coaching@gmail.com Phone: 503.893.2043 Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart.

In this episode, Sara McArdle talks with Sara Wilson about her journey from marketing and communications to marriage and family therapy. Sara Wilson talks about the "lightening bolt moment" that led her to pursue becoming a therapist, the vulnerability of starting over in a new field, and how she recognized her own value and negotiated with a new employer. Today, Sara is finishing up her graduate program at Antioch University in Seattle and working at a center for children with trauma. Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart. Sara McArdle and Sara Wilson Discuss: How they know one another Sara Wilson wanting to be a Broadway actress when she grew up Majoring in International Studies in college and then switching to Communications Deciding she didn't want life to "happen to her" How her mother's passing impacted her outlook Finding a passion for volunteering with teenage girls A "lightening bolt" a-ha moment The time it took for her new idea to germinate The idea of "throwing it all away" for something new Her husband at the time not being on board with her career shift Now working at a center for children with trauma How her past marketing and communications work supports her therapy work Starting over again with a new professional network How everything seemed to align, almost cosmically, to make her career change happen Advocating for herself with a new employer Money fears Learning how to embrace the uncertainty What it's like to do work that makes you feel alive The clinical work she's doing now A recent inspiration: Michelle Obama's book, "Becoming" Her advice for other career changers ...and more! Sara Wilson's Full Bio: Sara Wilson is a woman in the midst of change. After 15 years in the marketing and communications field, she is taking a leap into the world of marriage and family therapy. Currently at the end of her graduate program and working at a center for children with trauma, Sara is passionate about kids, teens, and families. Changing careers has been an exhilarating, challenging journey⁠—one that even took Sara to Cambodia earlier this year—and she is so glad she took the leap. Sara holds a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Washington, and soon, a masters degree in counseling psychology from Antioch University Seattle. Outside of school and work, Sara loves to travel, cook, and spend time with her cats and partner in Bellingham, Washington. Connect with Sara McArdle and Women Who Went for It: Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenwhowentforit Website: www.womenwhowentforit.com Nominate a Podcast Guest: www.saramcardle.com/podcast-guest Patreon: www.patreon.com/womenwhowentforit Email (for guest nominations, use link above rather than email): womenwhowentforit@gmail.com Phone: 503.893.2043 Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart.