115. Laid Off After 25 Years, Now What? | Former Strategic HR Leader at Pfizer

After 25 years in corporate HR at Pfizer, Johanna Danaher’s role was unexpectedly eliminated.In this episode of Midlife Women Entrepreneurs, Johanna shares what really happens when a long, successful corporate career ends overnight. We talk honestly about grief, fear, identity loss, and the quiet wake-up call many midlife women aren’t prepared for.This conversation explores why the corporate safety net is a myth, how to reframe “starting over” as transferable brilliance, and what it takes to design a business that supports both income and energy. We also unpack business model decisions, testing offers without perfection, and why progress matters more than getting it right the first time.If you’re still in corporate, quietly counting the years, or sensing change coming, this episode will help you think differently about what’s next.You can find Johanna here: https://www.anchortoaspire.com/ Listen NowAppleSpotify YouTube  Share it with friends who may like it too :)Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettedale/