Wait - What Do You Do Again? | Careers, Life, and the Surprising Paths We Take

Amanda Reece spent more than a decade living with debilitating pain before finally being diagnosed with cervical cancer and stage 4 endometriosis. After years of being dismissed by doctors, questioning her own intuition, and simply trying to survive, Amanda rebuilt her life from the ground up.In this conversation, we explore what healing really looks like, why manifestation isn't about wishful thinking, how grief is an essential part of transformation, and why the version of yourself that survived deserves compassion instead of criticism.If you've ever felt stuck, disconnected from yourself, or wondered whether it's too late to change your life, this episode is for you.In this episode we discuss:Living with undiagnosed endometriosis and chronic painSelf-advocacy in healthcareThe realities of healing after trauma and illnessManifestation vs. intentional actionRebuilding your identity after survival modeWhy grief is part of creating a life you loveMore about Amanda at:https://www.amandafesting.com/https://www.instagram.com/aimandalign.amandafesting/https://www.youtube.com/@Amandafesting

Do you feel ready but stuck, like you just can't figure out where to start , even when you know you're capable of more? In this solo episode, Meghan breaks down why most women who feel stuck probably aren't stuck at all. They're disconnected. In this episode, Meghan covers:What it actually means to be disconnected from yourself and why it's so common for driven womenThe three ways women typically try to "solve" feeling stuck (and why they usually make it worse)Why hustle culture is the worst advice for an already exhausted woman. Yuck, don't do it!How values act as a compass when you feel lost or overwhelmedA simple 10-minute Energy Audit exercise to start reconnecting todayReady to go deeper? Head to Instagram @megdeford and DM Meghan the word "Podcast" to receive the free tool she uses with her coaching clients when they're feeling stuck and disconnected.Next week: Meghan sits down with Amanda Reece, who spent over a decade in debilitating pain, knowing something was wrong but couldn't get treated, before being diagnosed with cervical cancer and stage four endometriosis. They talk about self-advocacy, healing, grief, identity, and why manifestation is really about alignment and action. You don't want to miss it.Connect with Meghan:Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @megdefordwww.megdeford.com

Sarah Hubbard thinks most networking advice is completely backwards.If the word "networking" makes you think of awkward small talk, forced elevator pitches, and collecting business cards you'll never use, this conversation is for you.Sarah is the author of The Intentional Networker and shares a refreshing approach to building meaningful professional relationships that doesn't require becoming someone you're not. We talk about confidence, visibility, introversion, women in business, authenticity, and why the best networking starts with genuine human connection.In this episode, we discuss:• Why most people misunderstand networking• The mindset shifts that make networking easier• How women can show up more visibly and confidently• The stories we tell ourselves about belonging• Sarah's MAP Framework for intentional networking• Follow-up strategies that actually build trust• Why networking is a skill, not a personality traitWhether you're an entrepreneur, a professional looking to grow your career, or someone who breaks into a cold sweat at the thought of a networking event, you'll walk away with practical tools you can use immediately.More about Sarah and to purchase her book, visit: https://sarah-hubbard.com/

"I'm just not ready yet." I used to say this all the time — and it felt responsible and true. But most of the time, it was just fear masquerading as preparation.In this episode of Wait — What Do You Do Again?, I'm talking about why waiting to feel ready is one of the most typical ways smart, kickass women stay stuck. We're breaking down why confidence doesn't come before action and why all the researching, planning, and color-coding of your calendar might actually be avoidance dressed up as productivity.If you've been putting off a career pivot, a hard conversation, a creative project, or just taking your dreams seriously, this episode is for you.