Turning Lemons into Lasagna: Your Mindset Controls your Destiny

Send us Fan MailThis week on Unstuck Career, I sit down with the remarkable Sarah Ausby for a raw and inspiring conversation about what it really takes to rebuild, reinvent, and get “unstuck”—even when life pushes you out of your comfort zone. Sarah doesn’t just talk about career pivots; she’s lived them. From being involuntarily released from her job after a series of personal losses, to experiencing homelessness, Sarah shares the real-life turning points that ignited her journey into entrepreneurship and authorship.We dive into how Sarah transformed a season of hardship into opportunity—launching her own food business out of dire necessity and later discovering the world of writing and public speaking, eventually becoming an international bestselling author. She reveals how mindset was the game-changer, breaking down how faith, gratitude, and relentless persistence helped her go from survival mode to thriving. Plus, you’ll hear about the magic of saying “yes” before you know how, and the unexpected opportunities that come from being open to new connections (sometimes even at an airport shuttle stop).If you’ve ever felt boxed in by circumstances or caught yourself thinking, “I’m too old” or “I don’t know how,” Sarah’s story will hit home. Ready for practical inspiration on how to reframe your setbacks as set-ups for your next big chapter? Tune in and get ready to believe “all I do is win.” Want to dive deeper into Sarah's work? Visit her at sarah-ausby.com.If you're ready to take the next step and get unstuck and unstoppable, you can find time on Ken's calendar at https://unstuckcareer.com/unstuck