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EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 36 MIN

Episode 2 | SharpHR Second Chapter: Finding Your Way Back to Your True Self

from SharpHR Career Corner · host sharphrcareercorner

In this episode of SharpHR Second Chapter, I’m joined by Michael Olinger, often referred to as MO, who spent 24 years in funeral services as a licensed funeral director and manager before beginning a new chapter as a financial advisor. Michael shares what it was like to step away from a profession deeply tied to identity, service, and responsibility — and how he found his way back to himself in the process. This conversation explores the emotional weight of long careers, the quiet signals that something has shifted, and the courage it takes to choose a different path after decades in one role. This is an honest, reflective story about listening inward, redefining purpose, and trusting yourself enough to begin again.   🎵 Music used with a valid license from AudioJungle.

A thoughtful story about stepping away from a defining career and finding clarity, purpose, and alignment in a second chapter.

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