Melissa Panszi Riebe shares her transition from a meaningful career in social work to pursuing her passion for making one-of-a-kind, handcrafted jewelry from new, vintage, and global materials. Inspired by her immigrant parents' success stories and driven by the belief in pursuing her creative dreams, Melissa took the leap into entrepreneurship after a pivotal conversation with a friend. Throughout the episode, Melissa discusses the importance of following your artistic drive, embracing the idea of "If not now, then when?" and taking action to turn a passion project into a successful business, even if you don't feel "ready". Tune in to learn more about Melissa's inspiring career evolution to founder and gain insights on crafting your own second act dreams!

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Jessica Saunders, a successful product liability defense attorney, recently became a published author with her debut novel, Love, Me, drawing from her experiences as a mother and lawyer. In this episode of Bucket List Careers, she reflects on how her friend's passing inspired her to pursue her creative dreams, discussing the challenges of balancing a passion project with her demanding career, and sharing insights into her writing and publishing journey!

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Like many Bucket List Careers guests, the pandemic changed the course of Spencer Carpenter’s career for the better. Spencer left the music industry when the pandemic brought his work to a halt. Since then he has found his professional purpose as a podcast booking agent. Through his work he supports talented entrepreneurs and thought leaders in helping them get their messages and knowledge out to the world. We talk in this episode about why he chose this unique space and all about the increasing value of podcast guesting, including its growth as a marketing tool for virtually any business.

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Growing up in a small village near Düsseldorf, Germany, Ute Londrigan was deeply inspired by her grandmother's tradition of crafting homemade liqueurs from locally sourced fruits in the basement. After a transformative shift from corporate positions that took her around the world, Ute decided to establish her own distillery in Mamaroneck, NY. Drawing from her grandmother's century-old tradition, Ute meticulously crafts liqueurs that honor the flavors of her German heritage. In this episode, we delve into Ute's remarkable transformation into a founder and mompreneur. We explore the artistry and craftsmanship behind Heimat New York's exquisite liqueurs, which are made using local fruits, bottled seasonally, and are entirely natural. Through our conversation, we witness the fusion of German heritage and the vibrant atmosphere of New York, as Ute creates a unique blend that embodies both!

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A Philadephia-based PE teacher of 13 years, Jacqueline Butler transformed her life in a quest for more personal and financial freedom.  Now a globally ranked top 0.1% Etsy seller and mompreneur, she's also helping other moms do the same through her online courses and coaching.  This is an episode with many actionable how-to's on passive income, including strategies to supplement or replace your 9-5 income by selling digital products, best tips to get started without significant social media or paid advertising investment and why Jacqueline believes a pivot to financial freedom is much easier to achieve than you may think!

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Lifelong traveler Rachelle Rayner shares her bold pivot story, leaving behind a career in commercial real estate in the suburbs of New York City to move to Morocco with her daughter, pursuing her dream of becoming a boutique hotelier in Marrakesh! Rachelle discusses the challenges of transitioning to entrepreneurship in a foreign city as an owner of a Riad, in addition to dealing with the aftermath of a recent earthquake. She also reveals her current project of opening a holistic wellness center and hospitality training center for women in Morocco. Listen in to hear her captivating journey and the interesting twists and turns of her fearless career reinvention!

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Dara Astmann’s bucket list career? Becoming a life and career coach who works with mothers to make themselves a priority - so that they in turn can figure out what is on their bucket list! We brought Dara back on the podcast to share how she pulled off her full pivot from corporate to entrepreneur, committing to her coaching business after nearly two decades in marketing and sales with Paramount. Dara’s guiding ambitious moms who are ready to confidently pivot towards a career that ignites both passion and balance. Whether returning to work after kids, managing the juggle of work-life balance, becoming unstuck with a mid-career pivot or renewing your professional fulfillment at any stage, Dara shares her tactics for turning the focus inward, allowing yourself to feel supported in your larger goals and dreams!

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Does the "new year, new you" messaging we often hear at the beginning of a new year make you cringe? Surveys show that a small percentage of people succeed in keeping their New Year's resolutions, although goal setting still holds value in personal and career development! For those who've become frustrated by past failures, embracing the concept of anti-resolutions can be a more liberating and successful approach.  Listen in for Christa's ideas on embracing anti-resolutions or a “not-to-do” list, removing the pressure of what we should be doing in the new year and clearing the way for you to achieve your career transformation goals for 2024!

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Alison Hall is the founder of Change Agent Coaching for Women, a passionate reinvention specialist. After 25 years of building a traditionally successful corporate career, she reinvented herself to find more meaning in her work, parlaying her experience as a CPA and Corporate Strategist into helping women navigate transitions, build businesses, and create their dream lives. For more than 10 years she has been helping women make smart, informed financial decisions around major life altering personal and career milestones, with a specialization on guiding women who are divorcing, moving on as empty nesters, being laid off, or experiencing burnout. Alison’s mission is to inspire women to confidently lean into their strengths, find their purpose, dump the ‘shoulds’ and self-doubt, and reinvent themselves to create the lives they want and deserve.

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Meet Colette Jane Fehr. She's a licensed marriage & family therapist, public speaker, and soon-to-be-published author. Like many guests on Bucket List Careers, Colette didn't start her professional journey in her current field. Originally working in corporate PR, marketing, and sales, she made a life-changing pivot after experiencing couples therapy. This moment made her realize she could make a profound impact on people's lives by drawing on her own experiences. With a leap of faith, Colette returned to school to focus on helping individuals forge securely attached, connected relationships with their partners. In this episode, we delve into the story of her flourishing couples therapy practice in Orlando, Florida, which she has nurtured over the past decade. We also explore her exciting plans for the next phase of her "act 3" in the realm of content creation. Plus, Colette shares valuable insights on the essential elements for achieving professional fulfillment and purpose in your career!

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