Description

Have you ever felt like your career path just wasn’t the right fit, even after putting in years of effort? 

In this episode, you’ll meet Danielle Lewis, a Texas native who’s been living in Barcelona, Spain for 12 years. Career flipping is practically in her DNA, and she shares her journey of making bold choices to shape her own path. Danielle started out as a nutritionist, but soon realized it wasn’t her calling. After several career flips—from moving abroad and teaching English to working in customer support and product management—she’s now in the middle of yet another transition. After taking some time off, Danielle decided to pursue software development and is currently enrolled in a bootcamp. Throughout her journey, she’s wrestled with feelings of guilt, shame, and fear of judgment. 

Episode Takeaways

• It's okay to change careers and pursue different paths if you're not fulfilled
• Feelings of guilt and shame are common when making career changes, but it's important to prioritize your well-being
• Taking time off to rest and reflect can help in unraveling your thoughts and making decisions
• Courage and creativity are necessary when pursuing unconventional career paths
• It's important to listen to your own desires and not worry too much about what others think

Connect with Danielle

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adaniellel/

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🎵 Music Credits

Season 1: Intro & outro music by Audionautix.com

Season 2: Original music by yours truly, Jenny Dempsey, recorded in my home studio

And hey, remember my favorite question: What’s the best that could happen? 💫