EPISODE · Jul 4, 2025 · 50 MIN
Desiree Petrich: From Nursing Homes at 15 to Leading Leadership — a Story of Turning Pain into Purpose
from Development Nerds with Candice Mitchell
In this powerful episode, we dive into Desiree’s real, raw, and remarkably relatable story. From working in a nursing home at 15 to leading a dementia facility through the pandemic, from personal tragedy to launching a leadership company, Desiree’s path has been anything but smooth. And that’s exactly what makes it worth listening to.We talk about:Why she felt unqualified for her first leadership role (and what helped her grow into it)How personal development books quite literally saved herThe grief of losing her mom, and how she turned that loss into legacyWhat energy, boundaries, and resistance have to do with building a career (and a life) you actually wantAnd the truth about the unglamorous grind of entrepreneurshipWhether you’re navigating your own career pivot, wrestling with purpose, or figuring out how to keep going when things feel heavy — this conversation will hit home. Desiree is the kind of guest who makes you feel seen and reminds you of the power you already hold.🎧 Listen in and walk away with a little more strength, strategy, and self-belief.
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