Look Through the Turn | Small Wins, Big Healing & the Power of Celebration With Paula Thomas

What if progress didn’t have to look impressive to count?In this episode of Work Is Third, Dawn Hunter sits down with founder and storyteller Paula Thomas to explore what it means to rebuild after loss, and how small wins can change everything.After navigating crippling depression and anxiety, and later, an ADHD and autism diagnosis, building a career in tech, and then losing her husband unexpectedly, Paula was forced to redefine everything: her identity, her work, and what success really means. Along the way, she discovered that small, intentional progress is often the most powerful kind.Together, Dawn and Paula discuss: Why “success” doesn’t always look like successWhat motorcycles and submarines teach us about resilienceWhy grief doesn’t fit into three days of PTOHow to build workplaces that expect the unexpectedWhy keeping a “win book” mattersThis conversation is for anyone who has experienced loss, burnout, identity shifts, or the quiet pressure to do more and is ready to move forward with intention.📚 Guest InfoWebsite: weiter-mfg.com LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-thomas/🎶Paula’s contribution to the Playlist: Shake it Out by Florence + The Machine📔 Resources MentionedSuperBetter App, https://superbetter.com/Brag Books “Clear is kind,” attributed to Brené BrownMilitary Concepts: submarine qualification cards(cross-training for resilience); designing systems that expect failure/unexpected absenceMorning pages, from The Artist’s WayLet’s Stay Connected🎧 Subscribe to the show!📬 Subscribe to The Joyful Rebellion Newsletter📸 Instagram: @workisthirdlife