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When life gets loud with uncertainty, it’s easy to let other people’s opinions drown out your own. This episode starts with a personal update on the job hunt after graduating uni and what it’s really like to face a wall of rejections, why a jobs fair left me stunned, and how careless words can puncture confidence if we let it. I share the moment I remembered an old “you’ll never get it” verdict from a recruiter — and how I landed that office manager role anyway — because gatekeepers don’t decide your value, they only guess from a distance.
We dig into the mindset shift that changed everything: rejection as redirection. Instead of scrambling from fear, I paused to notice the freedom I actually have and the space it gives me to explore work that aligns with my passions and interests. You’ll hear a story inspired by Lisa Kudrow’s early career setbacks (link below), proof that closed doors set up better ones. Then we get practical with tools to steady the unknown.

Follow this link for Lisa Kudrow's speech as mentioned on the episode.

If you’re navigating career change, graduate job searches, or any season of not-knowing, this conversation will help you protect your self-worth and move forward with simple, doable actions. You’re more than your past roles, more than anyone’s opinion, and closer than you think to a room that fits you. It's okay to want more for yourself and you just have to trust the process.

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