Ariel Sit on Turning Down Google, Burnout and Building MindBeauty

How to recover from burnout? Who turns down Google? What happens before a spiritual awakening?In this episode of Low to Grow, Ariel Sit opens up about her profound transition from corporate burnout to a spiritually aligned career that finally felt true to who she is. She walks us through the winding path from her early creative pursuits to entrepreneurship, unexpected pivots, and the emotional toll of chasing the “dream job.” Along the way, Ariel shares how meditation, self-awareness, and intentional reinvention became the tools that helped her rebuild her life and work from the inside out.Ariel also breaks down the practical side of transformation: how to network with authenticity, why your CV should reflect your emotions as much as your skills, and what it actually looks like to position yourself for opportunities that match your values. This conversation is warm, honest, and deeply human—perfect for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for a more meaningful chapter.What you’ll walk away with:​A realistic roadmap for reinventing your career after burnout in your 30s​Practical strategies for developing self-awareness through meditation and reflection​Tools for long-term, relationship-driven networking​Guidance on positioning yourself in a way that opens doors you want to walk through​A reminder that emotional well-being is foundational to sustainable growthFollow Low to GrowInstagram: @lowtogrowpodcastYouTube: @lowtogrowSubstack LIFT with Low to Grow NewsletterConnect with our podcast guests via their profile page on www.lowtogrow.com!Freebie 1The first is a free copy of Ariel’s Life Artistry Journal (digital). It walks through life design, identity, and intentional goal-setting in a practical way. Ariel has set up a 100% discount code exclusively for the Low to Grow audience.Journal sign-up page: https://arielsit.com/journalCoupon code for free checkout: LOWTOGROWFreebie 2The second is for anyone in the LowtoGrow community who's sitting on a method, a healing path, or hard-won knowledge they want to share with the world. Ariel is offering $100 off a business consultation to look at what they know, who it's for, and what a knowledge business around it could realistically look like. It starts with a free discovery call, they can apply here: https://forms.gle/Wz43ks1AVHcTJNNq6Please Note: Low to Grow is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. For free mental health resources, visit https://www.mind.org.uk.