Laid Off and Promoted in the Same Day

Summary: Three weeks after the unexpected death of her father, Lauren was laid off over Zoom. No warning. No compassion. Just a sterile script and a severance. But instead of spiraling, she saw it for what it was: a cosmic promotion. In this debut episode of Corporate Fckery*, Lauren shares the raw story of grief, corporate betrayal, and the sacred rage that sparked a new chapter. She breaks down what “corporate f*ckery” really means, the silent sacrifices high-achieving women make to survive, and why she’s using this moment as a launch point — not a breakdown. If you've ever felt like you had to hold it all together while quietly unraveling… this episode is for you. What You’ll Hear: The behind-the-scenes moment of her layoff (and the email that said it all) The emotional weight of sacrificing grief for deadlines What “corporate f*ckery” actually is — and how to recognize it in your own life Lauren’s 5-year journey from burnout to rebuilding her identity with energy, neuroscience, and soul A powerful reflection prompt to help you reclaim your peace (before the system breaks you) This episode is for you if: You’ve outgrown the title everyone clapped for You’re navigating grief, identity shifts, or invisible burnout You’re tired of sacrificing your peace for a paycheck You’re ready to redefine success on your own damn terms ✨ Mentioned in this episode: CNN: Microsoft Lays Off 9,000 Employees Lauren’s journey through Success coaching, Rapid Resolution Therapy, Neurolinguistic Programming, and creating her career and impact on her own terms. 📣 Let’s connect: Submit your Story of Coprorate F*ckery: https://forms.gle/FNT1M6RF6zQudXiu9 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurendegolia/ Share this episode and tag a friend who’s done surviving and ready to upgrade their corporate identity. Subscribe and leave a review if this cracked something open in you