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In this episode of Small Girl, Big Talk, I had a thought-provoking conversation with Cheryl Lau, a podcaster and coach who made bold career pivots to create a life she truly loves. Cheryl shares her courageous journey of quitting law school, leaving a Ph.D. program, pivoting between business niche and eventually embracing her identity as a full-time podcaster.
We unpack the challenges of quitting a job or business path that doesn’t align with your goals and how to navigate the fear of letting go. We also talk about the importance of reinventing yourself, redefining success, and trusting the process when making bold transitions.
This is part of our Foundations for a Fresh Start series, where we explore actionable ideas and empowering stories to help you build an extraordinary 2025.
Whether you’re thinking about leaving a corporate job, pursuing your side hustle full-time, or starting over in a new field, this episode will give you the inspiration and clarity to take the next step toward your dream life.
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0:00 intro
1:43 quitting law school & PHD: overcoming asian parents' expectations
6:39 Cheryl Lau’s side hustle coach journey
8:01 transitioning from side hustle coach to thought leader: reinventing your career
11:49 3 core values to embody when pivoting your career for growth
15:15 thought leader club: pivoting towards new business directions
18:39 making career decisions that align with business and financial growth
20:12 creating a business that breaks the mold: embracing entrepreneurship
21:04 embracing the identity of a podcaster over coach
23:38 break the stigma of tying your identity to your income source
25:46 join our community! building connections for personal and professional growth
30:04 committing to podcasting: earning the right to call yourself a podcaster
36:27 are you quitting out of fear or misalignment? understanding career transitions
38:07 mindset shifts for successful quitting and pivoting in your career
39:57 being practical about quitting or pivoting careers: making strategic decisions
41:29 taking your time to quit and pivot—it's okay to evolve slowly
43:20 outro
About Cheryl Lau:
Cheryl Lau is a podcaster and coach who helps entrepreneurs and creators build a compelling body of work that resonates. As the host of the Edit History podcast (previously known as Side Hustle Club and Thought Leader Club), Cheryl guides listeners in sharing their unique stories and establishing themselves as thought leaders, laying the foundation for success in business and life.
Check out Cheryl’s Podcast: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts
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