Making a career change is hard enough. Doing it while your family and friends question your every move? That's a whole new level. In this episode, Rebecca Maddox shares how she left a high-status political law career, dealt with unexpected pushback, and reframed her interviews to land a role that truly fit her life and goals.

What you'll learn

Why Rebecca walked away from a "dream job" in law and politics in Washington, DC
The hidden toll of stress at work and how health scares can signal it's time to change
How she navigated family doubt and turned pushback into support
The surprising mindset shift that made her more authentic (and successful) in interviews
Why prestige doesn't equal fulfillment—and what she did to design work around health, impact, and real life

Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!

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