Navigating Life After a Layoff with Grace Varca | Ep 29

In this episode, Grace Varca, host of DC’s first girly-pop podcast, “Kind of a Lot,” and founder of The Night Run Club, shares openly about navigating the challenges that come with job loss after experiencing a layoff earlier this year. Grace and I explore the emotional impact of layoffs, the journey of redefining identity, and the importance of community and creative outlets in navigating life's transitions. Grace shares her experiences with mindfulness, therapy, and the job search process, emphasizing the significance of self-investment and resilience. Our conversation highlights the power of taking ownership of your career and building supportive communities. Takeaways:It’s important to give yourself time to grieve that version of yourself after a layoffFinding purpose can come from community building and creative outletsMindfulness techniques like journaling can help manage mental healthInvesting in yourself through therapy is crucial for growthJob searching requires patience and reframing expectationsCreating opportunities is essential when existing ones are lackingManifestation takes time and energy, and it’s important to be patientIt's important to recognize your worth in the job marketChapters:01:23 Introduction to Grace and Her Journey05:23 The Day of Layoff: A Personal Account09:43 Redefining Identity After Job Loss13:34 Building Community: The Run Club and Podcast17:36 Entrepreneurial Ventures and Future Aspirations23:57 Navigating Life Changes and Mental Health30:23 Advice for Those Facing Layoffs32:28 Self-Discovery Through Adversity38:19 Creating Opportunities from SetbacksConnect with Grace:IG: https://www.instagram.com/gracevarca/, https://www.instagram.com/kindofalotpod/, https://www.instagram.com/thenightrunclub/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gracevarca, https://www.tiktok.com/@kindofalotpod, https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightrunclub Podcast Website: https://kindofalotpodcast.com/ Run Club Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-night-club-104412812021 If you know someone who could benefit from listening to this episode, please share it with them. As always, I welcome your thoughts and feedback. You can also help me by leaving a review, commenting, and responding to the poll. Thank you! 🙂Contact Us: https://www.thenakedtruthwithlauren.com/contactNewsletter: https://thenakedtruthwithlauren.kit.com/newsletter Email: [email protected] IG: https://www.instagram.com/thenakedtruth.pod