The Power of Starting Over Without Shame

Resilience is not pushing harder until you burn out. It is the skill that helps you grow, reset, and rebuild without losing yourself. Dr. Favour sits down with Eva Palladino, founder of Be Unprecedented, for a candid conversation about reinvention after unexpected job loss, and the practical framework she created to turn setbacks into momentum.After more than 20 years leading organizational change for Fortune 100 companies, Eva’s life changed in a single HR call. What happened next became the foundation of her EVA method - evaluate, validate, activate - a simple but powerful way to respond to uncertainty with clarity instead of panic. If you have ever felt stuck, overextended, or pressured to “just keep going,” this episode shows you a better path.You’ll discover:- Why true resilience is different from grit- The warning signs you’re surviving on push-through energy- How confidence actually comes from action, not waiting to feel ready- Why asking for help is a strength, not a weakness- How to use the EVA method in real life, from job loss to canceled flights to major life transitionsEva also opens up about moving from Puerto Rico to the United States as a child, learning English while navigating uncertainty, and how those early experiences shaped her ability to adapt, ask for support, and keep moving forward. She shares why female entrepreneurs, caregivers, and high-achieving women especially need resilience that is practical, sustainable, and self-honoring.This conversation goes beyond motivation. It is a reset for anyone rebuilding after change, questioning their identity, or trying to create success without sacrificing well-being. If you need a smarter way to handle uncertainty and a reminder that reinvention is possible at any stage, this one belongs on your playlist.Dr. Favour is the host of this channel Mind Money and Medicine, a show focused on conversations that inspire deeper thinking, personal growth and fuller potential. Eva Palladino is the founder of Be Unprecedented, a wrestling coach and speaker who helps women build resilience, strengthen self-trust, and create businesses they actually love after navigating major life transitions.Connect with Eva Palladino via her website https://call.be-unprecedented.com/scheduling-pageLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-palladino-resiliencecoach and also her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beunprecedented/