How to Pivot Without Losing Yourself with Jeannette Reyes and Mona Abdi

#328: So you know it’s time to make a pivot, but you aren’t sure what comes next. Today’s conversation will help guide you through it.

In the next installment of the “Breaking the Rules” series, I’m talking all things pivots with Jeannette Reyes and Mona Abdi, co-hosts of the Awf the Record podcast, who both left stable news careers to bet on themselves. And spoiler: they're not looking back.

Jeannette and Mona get refreshingly honest about the unsexy parts of pivoting: the financial spreadsheets, the years-long planning timelines, the moments of wondering if they’re doing the right thing. They share why loving your job isn't always enough, how to know when your intuition is screaming louder than your fear, and why having a "board of advisors" can make or break your leap.

This episode is for you if:

• You're on the cusp of making a major life pivot, and need help taking the next step
• You're struggling with the pressure to balance expectations and joy
• You want to build a community to support you during your pivot
• You want to understand how to build a business from scratch
• You're curious about what it really takes to launch a podcast (hint: it's not vibes alone)

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Episode Links:

• Listen to Jeannette and Mona’s podcast, Awf the Record: https://www.awftherecord.com/
• Follow Awf the Record on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast/
• Follow Jeannette on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady/
• Follow Mona on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi/
• Check out the Primed to Pivot E-Book: https://msnewslady.com/primed-to-pivot/

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