How to Overcome Your Past When Life Is Hard, with Jacqueline Cooley

Your past does not get the final say.Jacqueline Cooley grew up with a father in active addiction, in a home where stability was never guaranteed. Instead of letting that story define her, she built a career helping people rewrite theirs. Today she is the Leader of Learning and Development at JBM Packaging, where she helps lead the Better Lives program, an initiative that hires people coming out of incarceration and recovery and surrounds them with life coaching, financial coaching, transportation, and real support. More than 300 lives have been impacted so far.In this conversation, Rosie and Jacqueline talk about:What it really takes to move forward when life has been hardWhy nobody succeeds alone, and how the right mentor changes everythingHow to speak your mind at work and still be heardThe habit that quietly holds high-performing women back: waiting until every box is checkedWhy we are all closer to needing a second chance than we thinkWhether you are carrying an old story about yourself or watching your career stall while you wait to feel ready, this episode is your reminder: be bold, and don't let your past define you.Ready to make your impact visible, recognized, and rewarded?Use the Free Impact Clarity AI tool to turn your accomplishments into clear language that communicates your results, business impact, and leadership value.Ready for personalized support? Apply for a complimentary strategy call to explore Certified High Performance Career Coaching with Rosie Zilinskas.No Woman Left Behind Rosie Zilinskas