Episode 15: Scaling Magic While Normalizing Wobbliness with Lindsay Shookus

In this episode of In Confidence, Lisa sits down with Lindsay Shookus—former SNL producer, co-founder of Women Work F#cking Hard, and speaker—to talk about reinvention, resilience, and redefining success.Lindsay shares what it looks like to embrace uncertainty, build a “portfolio life,” and trust in your own talents, even through wobbly moments.   Key Takeaways: Why “normalizing wobbliness” is crucial when navigating career transitions or reinvention How to build a portfolio career based on energy, joy, and trust in your talents Strategies for making meaningful connections (even if you're introverted) Why showing up, especially when you don’t feel like it, can change your life   00:00 Intro 00:50 Meet Lindsay Shookus 03:48 What It Really Takes to Leave a 20-Year Career 11:03 Founding WWFH and Creating a Space for Women to Support Each Other 17:55 Authentic Connection, Showing Up, and Advice for Introverts 21:20 Letting the Universe Guide What's Next 22:52 The Portfolio Life: Reinvention, Speaking, and Creative Problem Solving 33:50 Normalizing Wobbliness and Discomfort 37:06 Final Thoughts and What She's Most Excited About 41:07 Outro 42:01 Disclaimer   Seen on Lisa in this episode: the ⁠Unbossed & Unbought Sweatshirt⁠, inspired by Shirley Chisholm's 1972 Presidential campaign slogan. Chisholm challenged societal norms to give marginalized groups a voice, becoming the first Black Congresswoman and the first Black woman to run for a major-party presidential nomination. Get yours today on ⁠GravitasNewYork.com⁠.    Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us.