In this episode of 10,000 Tabs, Kim talks with publishing strategist and designer Molly Seabrook about the turning points that force us to reckon with who we are, what we value, and what we’re no longer willing to tolerate.

Molly’s story spans continents, careers, and identities. From living abroad and teaching internationally to navigating an unexpected circumstance that reshaped her future, she has repeatedly found herself at the edge of major life decisions. Each time, she faced the same question: What do you do when the path you planned suddenly disappears?

Rather than retreat, Molly learned to trust a deeper internal signal.That instinct has guided her through leaving jobs that looked successful on paper, rebuilding her life after upheaval, and ultimately creating a business built around helping others share their ideas with the world.

Today, Molly works with authors as a nonfiction publishing strategist, guiding them through the vulnerable and transformative process of turning their experiences into books.

In this conversation, Kim and Molly discuss:

About The Show

10,000 Tabs is a podcast about how people navigate change when the path forward isn’t obvious.

Each episode explores the moments when something shifts—when the version of life or work that once made sense no longer fits, and the next chapter hasn’t fully revealed itself yet.

Through candid conversations with founders, creatives, leaders, and everyday people, the show explores how we make meaning, find clarity, and move forward anyway.

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What happens when the thing you’re “supposed” to build stops fitting the life you actually want?

In this episode of 10,000 Tabs, Kim talks with photographer and writer Rachel Larsen Weaver about the subtle shifts that change the direction of our work—and our lives.

Rachel began her career as a high school English teacher before picking up a camera while raising young children and writing a blog. What started as a creative outlet slowly evolved into a photography business. But even after finding success, she realized she had built parts of her business around what she thought people wanted—rather than what felt most true to her.

That realization led to a radical shift: abandoning the industry’s fast, photography model and instead creating “long-form sessions”—24-hour storytelling experiences where Rachel travels to families’ homes, stays overnight, and documents life as it unfolds.

The result? A business that feels more aligned, more human, and ultimately more successful.

Along the way, Kim and Rachel explore what it means to trust your instincts, build a life around your values, and redefine success in ways that prioritize time, relationships, and creativity.

In this conversation, Kim and Rachel discuss:

About The Show

10,000 Tabs is a podcast about how people navigate change when the path forward isn’t obvious.

Each episode explores the moments when something shifts—when the version of life or work that once made sense no longer fits, and the next chapter hasn’t fully revealed itself yet.

Through candid conversations with founders, creatives, leaders, and everyday people, the show explores how we make meaning, find clarity, and move forward anyway.

Mentions & Links

This is 10,000 Tabs. A show about how people navigate change when the path forward isn’t obvious.

Every other week, I sit down with someone who has navigated one of those moments — a pivot, a realization, a reinvention, or simply a quiet internal shift that changed how they live or work.

These aren’t career retrospectives. They’re not business playbooks. And they’re definitely not promotional interviews.

They’re conversations about the human experience behind the work:

On the first full-length episode of 10,000 Tabs, host Kim Wensel invites her long-time designer, creative collaborator, and friend, Shauna Haider to be the interviewer. 

Together they unpack the many iterations of Kim’s career—from international development work and corporate consulting to entrepreneurship, community building, and storytelling—and the moments that forced her to rethink the version of success she had been chasing.

This is an honest conversation about identity, reinvention, and the throughlines that quietly shape our work over time. They also talk about what happens when the stories we’ve told about ourselves stop fitting and why sometimes the best thing that can happen is the universe to step in and decide for us.

If 10,000 Tabs is a show about navigating change when the path forward isn’t obvious. Welcome to episode one!

This episode covers:

About The Show

10,000 Tabs is a podcast about how people navigate change when the path forward isn’t obvious.

Each episode explores the moments when something shifts—when the version of life or work that once made sense no longer fits, and the next chapter hasn’t fully revealed itself yet.

Through candid conversations with founders, creatives, leaders, and everyday people, the show explores how we make meaning, find clarity, and move forward anyway.

Mentions & Links

⏱️ This is the last episode of Why Is Nobody Talking About This?

Follow & Mentions

What happens when the thing you secretly feared about being visible…actually happens?

In this honest solo episode, Kim reflects on receiving a one-star review that hit closer to home than expected and what the experience revealed about visibility, criticism, and continuing to show up anyway. Rather than spiraling or retreating, she explores the deeper questions many thoughtful creators and business owners wrestle with: Who gets access to us when we put our work into the world? What does it mean to be human and visible at the same time? And is it still worth sharing our voices when the feedback isn’t always kind?

This is a conversation about courage without bravado, visibility without performance, and why continuing to create might matter more than ever.

HIGHLIGHTS

The quiet fear many women carry about being publicly criticized

What it feels like when that fear actually comes true

Why visibility gets more complicated the closer you are to your work

Why continuing to show up is sometimes the most powerful choice

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s worth putting your voice into the world, this episode is for you.

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We talk a lot about strategy, confidence, and visibility, but far less about the one skill that quietly determines how all of those things actually play out: clear, human communication.

Get ready for story time. In this episode Kim shares a hilariously uncomfortable personal experience that turned into an unexpected lesson about self-advocacy, assumptions, and the cost of not saying what we mean. 

If you’ve ever left a conversation wishing you’d just said the thing, this episode is a reminder that clear communication isn’t harsh or selfish; it’s one of the most generous skills we can build.

HIGHLIGHTS

The awkward (and unforgettable) story that sparked a deeper realization about communication

Why highly capable women often default to politeness over clarity

How avoiding small moments of discomfort creates bigger, longer-term friction

The hidden cost of assuming instead of asking

How clear communication builds trust faster than being easygoing ever will

Simple ways to start practicing directness without feeling harsh or out of place

MENTIONS & FOLLOW

In this episode, Kim speaks directly to small business owners and founders who are navigating uncertain times, questioning their role as leaders, and wondering how to use their voice publicly to share their values. She explores the tension many business owners feel between wanting to take a stand and shifting their entire approach to activism.

If you’ve been feeling pressure to respond perfectly, lead loudly, or justify your choices publicly, this episode offers a more human and sustainable way forward.

This episode is a reminder that leadership is less about proving and more about acting in integrity.

HIGHLIGHTS

Why small business owners are leaders, even if they don’t identify that way

The difference between quiet leadership and out-loud leadership (and why both matter)

Why call-out culture keeps many business owners from speaking up in important moments

How performative action differs from meaningful, real-world leadership

Five ways to lead and make an impact that have nothing to do with social media

Why staying grounded in your real life is essential during moments of crisis

MENTIONS & FOLLOW

Call for podcast guests!

If you’re someone who has experienced a meaningful shift, pivot, or reckoning—and you’re comfortable speaking honestly about the messy middle—you may be a future guest. Reach out at Instagram and LinkedIn

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In the final episode of 2025, Kim hit record with ten hours left on the clock. She's putting words to the feeling she keeps hearing from high achievers (and herself): that weird holiday restlessness—pressure to “use the time well,” even when you’re exhausted. Instead of forcing a resolution or a big plan, this episode walks you through the simple year-mapping practice that changed her entire perspective on what's possible in a slow year. This episode is part reflection, part reset, and part guidance for entering 2026 with a clearer aim, cleaner energy, and a truer definition of success.

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