837. If You Feel Lost in Your Career, Listen to This
Almost 30
Why 'Follow Your Passion' Often Fails
Ashley critiques 'follow your passion' and explains why being a consumer doesn't equal producer talent.
Struggling to find your purpose or feel fulfilled in your career? In this episode, Krista sits down with renowned career coach and TED Talk expert Ashley Stahl for a surprising take on why “following your passion” might be sabotaging your professional happiness—and what to do instead.
Ashley breaks down how to reconnect with your core self, identify your natural strengths, and create a career path that feels aligned, sustainable, and energizing. They explore how to move out of confusion, burnout, and constant comparison, and into clarity, confidence, and self-trust.
The girls dive deep into self-worth, imposter syndrome, and the power of crafting a compelling personal story. Ashley shares practical frameworks for testing new paths through side hustles + job crafting, and making bold moves from a regulated, grounded place rather than fear or pressure.
We also talk about:
- Why “do what you love” is terrible advice—and what to do instead
- The three “lily pads” of career fulfillment + how to leap to the next one
- Releasing shame + self-doubt in a social media obsessed world
- Why core values matter more than you think (and how to spot yours)
- The essential link between nervous system regulation + making major life changes
- Concrete tips on self-calibration, intuition, and finding your true “home base”
- Building a standout elevator pitch + telling your story with confidence
- The untold truth about success: sculpting yourself for what you want—and holding it
Resources:
- Website: https://wisewhisperagency.com/about-us/
- Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-turn-podcast-w-ashley-stahl/id1382321276
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/?hl=en
- Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book.
Sponsors:
Our Place | Visit fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 10% off sitewide.
Fatty15 | Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 at checkout.
Ka’Chava | Go to kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your next order.
Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout.
Revolve | Shop at REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner
BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month.
Chime | It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to Chime.com/ALMOST30.
Paleovalley | Head to paleovalley.com/almost30 for 15% off your order!
To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com.
Learn More:
Join our community:
- https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups
- https://instagram.com/almost30podcast
- https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast
- https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast
Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.
Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The AI-powered Podcast Player
