Episode 106 — You Don’t Have to Sacrifice Everything to Find Success —with Kaylyn Blair

Your dad thinks you should be an engineer, your neighbor thinks you should study math, your childhood friend thinks you shouldn’t study in the field you’re interested in because it won’t make you good money. What if none of that matters? What if instead, you looked within at what lights you up and went after that? Career Coach, Kaylyn Blair hopped from job to job during college finding it difficult to find one she was happy at. After finishing grad school and experiencing a job that was detrimental to her mental health, Kaylyn decided to take a different route. Instead of going back to an environment that pulled her down, she decided to start her own business using the knowledge and experience she has to help students in their career journey. Now, Kaylyn is on her way to Costa Rica for a month to explore the culture, while also serving others in a field she thrives in. On this episode of Success is Subjective, Kaylyn joins Joanna to share her journey as she navigated finding a career that worked for her without sacrificing her mental health and enjoyment of life. The changes that she decided to make in her life has allowed her to travel and explore the world while working remotely in a job she loves. Listen in for Kaylyn’s insight on how important it is to prioritize passion in your career choices over money, societal standards, etc. What You Will LearnThere emphasis on finding success in a 4 year collegeWhy Kaylyn chose to go to school out of stateHow the college transition was for Kaylyn and her parents How helpful it was to find a community within collegeWhen depression and anxiety really set in Deciding to transfer closer to home because of mental health strugglesKaylyn’s time studying abroadThe move to Colorado The range of jobs that Kaylyn had before she started her grad programWhen a job becomes detrimental to your mental health, it’s time to leaveCareer paths are not always linear and that is okay!When Kaylyn decided to start her own businessHow Kaylyn is using her skills to help people while also being able to prioritize her own well being and happiness.It’s important to take the time to make sure to redefine success in your own eyesWhy passion is so crucial when deciding on a life career Connect with Kaylyn BlairA Ok Resumes on InstagramEmail [email protected] with Joanna Lilley  Lilley ConsultingLilley Consulting on Instagram Lilley Consulting on Facebook Success is Subjective on Apple PodcastSuccess is Subjective on AudibleSuccess is Subjective on Tune in RadioSponsored by: College Parent Survival NetworkEmail [email protected]