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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 9 MIN

S2E2: Setbacks to Strength: The Stanford “No” That Fueled My Next Steps

from IF: Glow Forward with Jocelyn · host Jocelyn Brooks, MSW, M.A.Ed

Sometimes setbacks feel like full stops, but they're really guideposts.In Season 2, Episode 2 of IF: Glow Forward with Jocelyn, I share my personal experience not getting into a Doctorate program I applied to and how that moment became a lesson in resilience, clarity, and moving forward.This episode is for anyone navigating career detours, academic setbacks, or unexpected life challenges.Tune in to discover gow setbakcs can redirect you toward growth, and check out my book From Stuck to Spark on Amazon for pratical strategies to turn challenges into momentum.Stay tuned for the next episode, where I dive into Education Reset: Reclaiming Direction, Confidence & Purpose for studnets, adult learners, parents, caregivers and professsionals navigating transitions.

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