Octavia Gorodima, a career coach and author of 'Prep, Push, Pivot', shares her insights on navigating the tumultuous journey after a layoff. She discusses the emotional toll of job loss and the necessity of processing feelings before making decisions. Listeners learn practical steps for immediate action—like understanding severance packages, applying for unemployment, and exploring health insurance options. Gorodima also emphasizes the importance of networking, job search strategies, and reframing layoffs as opportunities for personal growth and career reinvention.