Let's talk about overcoming fear to pursue your passion
In today's episode of Pursuing Your Passion, Kaitlyn connects with Ben Harris about the importance of chasing your dream career. Ben talks about his career journey from rapping on stages, to working a corporate job, and then taking the leap to work for himself. He's been on his entrepreneurial path for 5+ years, and today he's sharing his experience overcoming fear, imposter syndrome, and making big life transitions. We had an honest chat about the highs and lows of pursuing your passion, the reality of self-doubt, and the importance of mindset in achieving success. Tune in for practical advice for anyone looking to pivot into a new industry or entrepreneurship! Let's get you on your path to your passion.
If you need some help getting started, book a free call to brainstorm your next steps.
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00:00 Introduction: Pursuing Your Passion
01:07 Meet the Guest: Ben Harris
02:16 Ben's Journey: From Corporate to Coaching
03:29 The Fear Guy: Embracing and Overcoming Fear
08:14 Daily Routines and Mindset
09:30 Taking the Leap: Quitting the Job
12:32 Discovering Coaching and Purpose
21:12 Music Career and Early Passions
23:17 The Power of Fear: Lessons and Quotes
25:12 Evolving Beyond the Fear Guy
26:53 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Redirecting Focus
27:35 Navigating Career Pivots
28:10 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
30:04 The Importance of Mindset in Success
30:51 Real-Life Coaching Success Stories
34:15 Facing Financial Fears in Career Changes
42:10 Embracing Responsibility and Trusting the Unknown
48:27 The Power of Fear as a Compass
51:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Are you in the first couple of years in your entrepreneurship journey? If so, make sure you tune into this episode of Pursuing Your Passion for some incredible insights. Kaitlyn chats with Staci Gray, an expert in scaling and organizing businesses, about how Staci helps entrepreneurs balance operational chaos and personal well-being through systems and deep inner work. Learn about:
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00:00 Embracing the Messiness of Business
00:25 Introduction to Staci Gray
01:52 Staci's Entrepreneurial Journey Begins
03:03 The Passion for Helping Entrepreneurs Heal
04:20 Early Work Experience and Learning
10:41 The Importance of Journaling
15:25 Building a Supportive Community
20:29 The Birth of Organize to Scale
30:12 Tying Identity to Business
31:21 Innate Value vs. Market Value
32:24 Embracing Multiple Identities
34:44 Entrepreneurial Identity Crisis
35:49 Letting Go and Empowering Others
43:25 Creating Space Through Structure
50:53 Taking Action and Embracing Messiness
53:35 Final Thoughts
In this episode of 'Pursuing Your Passion', Kaitlyn Mazzarella chats with Dr. Jessica Tranchina, co-founder of Generator Athlete Lab in Austin, Texas. We dive into:
Dr. Jessica shares insights on overcoming barriers, the significance of passion in business, and advice for those considering to open a physical space or to go into business with their spouse.
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If you're feeling uninspired by your current career path and you're dreaming of a career you would LOVE... here's a free gift for you: link for a free clarity call
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00:00 Overcoming Barriers and Seeking Help
00:43 Introduction to Pursuing Your Passion
01:06 Meet Dr. Jessica Tranchina
03:49 The Birth of Generator Athlete Lab
11:07 The Science Behind Recovery
17:36 Building the Dream Facility
27:20 Embracing Multiple Identities
27:53 A New Business Vision
28:31 The Power of Owning Your Story
29:24 A Heartwarming Story About Alessandra
34:56 The Importance of Passion and Community
42:12 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
46:13 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
In this episode of Pursuing Your Passion, Kaitlyn Mazzarella interviews a fellow career change coach, Josh Peck. They discuss the importance of aligning your career with personal values and passions. Josh shares his journey from politics to career coaching, highlighting pivotal moments such as watching the Amy Winehouse documentary and realizing the need for a change. The conversation also touches on the importance of understanding your identity, imposter syndrome, and the deep introspection needed to find a fulfilling career. Josh emphasizes trusting your instincts and busting the myth that fulfilling careers are unattainable.
If you're feeling inspired & ready for your OWN career change: book a free consult call to get the clarity you need to start taking action.
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00:00 Introduction: Aligning Career with Identity
00:28 Meet Josh Peck: Career Change Coach
01:23 The Power of Social Media Connections
03:17 Josh's Political Journey
06:01 Struggles and Realizations in Politics
14:05 The Turning Point: Amy Winehouse Documentary
18:43 Discovering Coaching as a New Path
23:12 The Role of Instinct and Subconscious Knowledge
28:48 Uncovering and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
30:59 The Pitfalls of LinkedIn for Career Changes
32:12 The Importance of Self-Discovery in Career Alignment
33:55 Aligning Career with Superpowers and Passion
34:45 The Value of Personal Achievements and Self-Reflection
38:25 Embracing Self-Love and Acceptance
41:30 The Journey to a Fulfilling Career
42:42 Final Thoughts and Practical Advice
In this episode of Pursuing Your Passion, I'm chatting with my personal life coach Parul Stanton (@chaiwithparul) about navigating difficult career transitions. We dive into tools like breathwork and cold plunging as vital practices for managing stress and building resilience. Parul shares her personal journey from biomedical engineering to coaching and offers practical tips for you to find inner safety and energy balance while balancing life's challenges.
I have one more free gift for you! Here's a link to check out my free Direction Discovery Workshop: in just 1 hour, you'll gain clarity on where your HEART wants to take your career.
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00:00 Trust Yourself: The Power of Breathwork and Cold Plunging
00:47 Today's episode on supporting yourself in transition
02:01 Meet Parul Stanton: Life Coach and Breathwork Expert
04:43 The Benefits of Breathwork
06:15 Balancing a Full-Time Job and Pursuing Your Passion
09:49 Navigating Career Transitions During COVID
14:28 Managing Energy and Avoiding Burnout
21:00 Finding Safety in Your Body
25:13 Finding Gentleness in Hardship
25:59 The Philosophy of Cold Plunges
26:26 Who Needs a Cold Plunge?
28:30 Physical and Mental Benefits
29:19 Guidance for Safe Cold Plunging
32:51 Personal Experiences and Tips
37:10 Cold Plunging for Women
40:05 Advocating for Yourself
45:22 Reflecting on COVID-19 and Career Changes
46:08 Final Thoughts and Connections
In this week's episode of Pursuing Your Passion, we're chatting with business and mindset coach: Hayley Lloyd! Hayley shares her story about how she went from living in the victim mindset in her corporate career... to building a 7-figure business from a place of true inner authority and empowerment. We dive into:
If you're ready to start your own empowerment journey, I'm offering free clarity calls to get you started with tangible action steps to change your career path.
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00:00 A Blunt Realization
00:25 Meet Hayley Lloyd
01:20 Hayley's Corporate Journey
03:24 Building Inner and Outer Authority
06:28 First Job and Early Career Lessons
09:09 Struggles and Setbacks
11:07 A New Beginning in Australia
13:15 Joining Canva and Growth
16:34 Transition to Coaching
27:48 Balancing Corporate and Entrepreneurship
32:58 Facing Rejection and Self-Doubt
33:49 Overcoming Burnout and Victim Mentality
39:22 The Power of Coaching and Support Systems
51:16 Spiritual Awakening and Healing
53:43 Manifestation and Relentless Pursuit
56:25 Final Thoughts and Parting Advice
Combining passions: From business degree to music industry success
In this week's episode of 'Pursuing Your Passion,' we're chatting with with Nik Cherwink: a life coach for DJs, artists, and producers, and host of the Headliner Mindset podcast.
Nik shares his inspiring journey of combining his business degree with his passion for music, transitioning into a fulfilling career in the music industry. We dive into:
And a special shout out to the incredible artists mentioned in today's episode - go check them out!
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If you're feeling inspired to change your unhappy career path, schedule a free call with me to figure out what you need to do.
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00:00 Combining Passions: Business and Music
00:31 Introducing Nik Cherwink: Life Coach for DJs
03:42 The Journey to Becoming a Life Coach
05:56 Navigating the Music Industry
13:54 The Role of Spirituality and Energy
23:32 Overcoming the Ego
30:49 Listening to Your Inner Voice
34:38 The Power of Following Your Passion
35:04 Energy and Abundance: The Key to Success
36:04 The Importance of Having a Coach
38:18 Taking Ownership of Your Life
39:20 Creating Opportunities Through Action
41:02 Balancing Inspiration and Discipline
58:39 Transitioning to a Full-Time Music Career
01:01:51 Shoutouts and Final Thoughts
"What is a life coach?"
I get this question a lot, ever since I transitioned from engineering into -> life & career coaching. So let's talk about how a life coach can help you get unstuck in your career journey.
In short, I'll say... "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." -African Proverb
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If you're feeling like coaching could really help you on your journey... and you're ready to get unstuck: book a FREE consult with me here.
Or follow my journey on Instagram: @Kaitlyn.Mazzarella
Tired of feeling burnt out? Discover the secrets to overcoming burnout in this week's episode with holistic health coach, Kelsey Smith, who focuses on the connection of health between the: body, mind, and soul.
Tune in, as we dive into topics like:
Connect with Kelsey on Instagram (@beholisticallyaligned) or on her website www.beholisticallyaligned.com. She even has a free tool to help you reflect on your current stress levels.
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If you're feeling ready to start YOUR journey towards a passionate & fulfilling career, get started with a free call: book here
And as always, follow me for more passionate career advice on Instagram @Kaitlyn.Mazzarella!
This week we're chatting with Alex Kennedy, a confidence coach & shuffle dance teacher - who has learned how to navigate career pivots with ease... and confidence :)
We dive into:
Huge thank you to our incredible guest! Connect with Alex Kennedy through her website, shuffleshred.com, or her Instagram.
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If this episode inspired you to take action towards YOUR dream career pivot... book a free call to learn how to start on your journey: CLICK HERE
And as always - DM me on Instagram to let me know if you listened to the episode!
At this point: you know your current career path isn't for you, and you even sort-of know what you want to do next...
Now what?
In this episode, I'm sharing how you can turn your glimmer of an idea -> into a reality. I'll share 3 simple & effective steps you can take to kickstart your career change journey.
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So if you KNOW you're unsatisfied in your current job... how do you figure out your next career move?
In this episode, I'll dive into my 3 strategies to help you find a more fulfilling career:
Once you've listened to the episode, I invite you to do some journaling to start finding your answers. But don't stop there. Take real action today - here are two easy (and free) steps you can take:
Additional resources:
Dharma Archetypes quiz: https://dharmaarchetypequiz.com/
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In this interview, I chatted with my dear friend Melanie Smadi. We dive into how she left her unfulfilling career as a nuclear engineer to pursue her passion to become a personal trainer, helping people to feel strong and confident in their bodies. We discussed some pretty common themes that come up when you're making a big career change like this:
You can connect with Melanie for personal training content (and amazing dancing) at: https://www.instagram.com/melaniesmadi/ or check out her website: https://melaniesmadi.wixsite.com/trainwithme
If this episode fired you up to want to change your OWN career, book a free career-change discovery call with me at: https://calendly.com/kaitlynmazz/coaching?month=2024-05 - it's a great small step to start taking your future into your own hands.
Also - connect with me for career change content (and lots of dancing) at: https://www.instagram.com/kaitlyn.mazzarella/
Here's the story of how I quit my 10 year corporate engineering career to pursue my passion, find my true passion & purpose in life, and started building a business that allows me to help people with EXACTLY what I struggled with for 10 years.
I'm also sharing 5 small steps you can take NOW - before you even think about quitting your job.
Book a free discovery call with me at: https://calendly.com/kaitlynmazz/coaching?month=2024-05
Connect with me for career change content (and lots of dancing) at: https://www.instagram.com/kaitlyn.mazzarella/
Welcome to Pursuing Your Passion, a podcast where we'll explore how you can find and take action towards a more passionate career.
My name is Kaitlyn Mazzarella, and I'm excited to take you on this journey with me as I pursue my dream career after quitting my unhappy corporate career of 10 years. I'll share stories and lessons from my own experiences, and we'll also hear from some amazing humans that are pursuing their dream path.
Book a free discovery call with me at: https://calendly.com/kaitlynmazz/coaching?month=2024-05
Connect with me for career change content (and lots of dancing) at: https://www.instagram.com/kaitlyn.mazzarella/