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What if getting laid off was the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed? In this empowering episode, host Rita is joined by leadership expert and resilience coach Vivian Blade, who opens up about her personal experience being laid off from GE during the 2008 financial crisis.

They dive deep into the emotional toll of job loss, the identity shake-up that comes with it, and how to move forward with purpose. Vivian shares how she went from self-doubt to self-discovery, eventually launching a fulfilling new chapter as an entrepreneur, consultant, and speaker.

This episode is for anyone navigating a career transition, struggling with self-worth after job loss, or seeking clarity about their life purpose and personal growth journey.

🎧 Tune in to learn:

• How to cope with the grief of layoffs

• Why your job doesn’t define your value

• Tools for discovering your core values and transferable skills

• The power of mindset, spirituality, and support networks

• How to move toward meaningful work and inner peace

💡 Whether you're job hunting, pivoting careers, or redefining what success looks like—you’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and hope.

🔗 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and YouTube.

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• 0:02:50 - Layoff Story Begins: Vivian starts sharing her personal experience of being laid off during the economic downturn.
• 0:03:55 - Worthiness & Layoffs: Rita and Vivian discuss the common feeling of questioning one's worthiness after a layoff.
• 0:06:35 - Emotional Impact: The conversation highlights the emotional weight of job loss and the importance of acknowledging those feelings.
• 0:12:31 - Self-Critical Thoughts: Vivian recounts the negative self-talk and questions that arose after receiving the news.
• 0:16:56 - Stigma of Layoff: They address the societal stigma associated with being laid off and how to navigate it.
• 0:23:34 - Transferable Skills: The discussion shifts to identifying and leveraging transferable skills for future opportunities.
• 0:27:59 - Using Resources & Help: Vivian and Rita emphasize the importance of seeking and utilizing available resources and support networks.
• 0:30:30 - Finding a New Path: Vivian shares her journey of exploring new avenues, including entrepreneurship, after the layoff.
• 0:35:26 - Being a Partner & Helper: The conversation broadens to how both those affected by layoffs and their networks can offer support.

Connect with Vivian: vivianblade.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vivianblade/