Episode 2: The Adult Gap Year

What happens when a high-achieving partner at a global consulting firm hits pause—and rebuilds her life from the inside out—and now helps others do the same?In this episode of Bring Your Big Energy, Stacey sits down with leadership and life coach Suzanne Roske, Founder of Vamonos Executive Coaching and author of I’m Supposed to Be Doing This. Together, they explore what it means to truly stop striving, listen to your inner voice, and rediscover what success looks like on your own terms.At the height of her career, Suzanne took an adult gap year from her partner role—pressing pause on the constant pace of corporate life to reflect, recharge, and realign. That year changed everything. It became the catalyst for her next chapter: helping others reconnect with their spark through intentional pauses, retreats, and transformational coaching.This conversation is an inspiring reminder that sometimes the biggest breakthroughs come when you finally slow down.You’ll learn:Why “hustle” isn’t the only path to achievementThe difference between a vacation and an intentional pauseHow redefining success can change everythingPractical ways to create space for reflection—right where you are