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Ever feel like the ground beneath your career is shifting — like every step forward only leads to more uncertainty? Today, we're diving deep into the heart of creative survival during one of the most challenging periods for creatives in history.
In this episode, I sit down with Lydia Hurlbut, a transformational business strategist who has defied the odds through a series of unexpected career pivots — from pediatric nursing to forensic investigation, from coaching to filmmaking. Lydia is not just a survivor of career pivots—she's mastered them, turning every uncertainty into opportunity.
In our conversation, Lydia offers actionable insights to help you carve a new path forward, even when it feels like all doors are closing. We explore how to manage the emotional toll of career shifts, identify the transferable skills you might be overlooking, and find your center amidst the uncertainty. By tapping into your true potential, you’ll learn how to transform career chaos into opportunity with clarity and purpose.
If you’re exhausted from feeling stuck and ready to regain control of your career, this conversation is your invitation to rethink what’s possible.
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Lydia Hurlbut
Lydia Hurlbut is a Transformational Business Strategist and Co-Founder of Filmmakers Academy. With over 35 years of experience spanning healthcare, forensics, wellness, and business, Lydia Hurlbut is a catalyst for change in mindset consciousness and holistic leadership. Her journey from pediatric nurse to transformational coach was shaped by a life-altering health crisis, inspiring her to champion self-care integration in professional life. Co-creating Filmmakers Academy, Lydia blends her medical background, business strategy, intuition and Reiki skills to offer unique coaching programs. As a sought-after speaker and writer, she empowers individuals to overcome personal and business blocks, aligning actions with their highest potential. Lydia's innovative approach helps clients achieve sustainable personal and financial success, making her a transformative force in the entertainment industry.
This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.
The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).