What happens when the roles you’ve worked so hard to earn (lawyer, founder, parent, carer) start to collide? 

In this deeply honest conversation, lawyer and startup founder Sarah Wilder shares what it means to hold complexity with grace, even when everything feels like too much. From the invisible weight of caregiving and perimenopause to the moment she realised something had to give, Sarah shares what it takes to keep showing up and what it looks like to finally stop doing it all. Sarah’s story offers both candour and hope for anyone realising that the change they need to make might mean it’s time to do less.

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In this powerful Mental Health Awareness Week conversation, Angela is joined by returning guest Daryn Mason, a former tech exec turned psychotherapist, to explore why so many men struggle to talk about their mental health.

Together they unpack the emotional cost of staying silent, the societal pressures that shape male identity, and the real impact of high-performance environments on wellbeing. From the early signs of burnout to full breakdown, Daryn shares his dual perspective as both a survivor and a therapist with insight, warmth, and clarity.

Themes include:

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This special solo episode marks Mental Health Awareness Week with a deeply personal story from Angela Scott. It’s not a story of crisis or collapse, but of quiet misalignment and the slow, steady realisation that “not that bad” isn’t the same as alright. If you’ve ever felt like you’re performing a life that no longer fits, this one’s for you.

Key Themes:

The invisible cost of overadaptation in high-functioning professionals

Why mental health challenges don’t always look dramatic

Trust, misfit, and the slow erosion of self in misaligned systems

Letting go of performative roles and reclaiming vitality

Redefining success through clarity, not consensus

If this episode resonated with you, Angela would love to hear from you. 

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What is it isn't really about the money but more about creating a life you don’t need to escape from?

In this episode, Angela talks with Linda Ta Yonemoto, founder of Good For You Money, about what it really means to build wealth on your own terms. Linda shares her story of growing up as a child of refugees, navigating a high-pressure career in tech and digital strategy, and ultimately choosing a path aligned with her values. Together they explore how our relationship with money shapes our identity, why high earners can still feel trapped, and how to design a life that’s sustainable, not just financially but emotionally.

Themes:

Financial independence beyond FIRE

Values-based wealth and time freedom

Identity, status, and the cost of over adaptation

Breaking inherited success scripts

Redefining growth outside the corporate path

Whether you’re leading a company or leading your own reinvention, this is an invitation to rethink what you’re really working for.

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High performance looks great on paper. Until your body starts keeping the score.

In this episode, Aoife Reilly shares how she went from thriving at IBM and Meta to facing a quiet health crisis that changed everything. What began as burnout symptoms turned into a complete rethinking of success, work, and well-being.

We talk about:

The physical cost of pushing through and why most people miss the early signs

Why Aoife didn’t leave corporate overnight — and what changed when she became a parent

How she built Juvelo to support leaders who want to thrive without burning out

The surprising link between nutrition, energy, and executive performance

This isn’t your usual burnout story — it’s about making space for health before your body forces you to.

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What do archaeology, the Peace Corps, and SaaS revenue architecture have in common? More than you think, especially when Beth Yehaskel is the one connecting the dots.

Beth didn’t set out to build a career in tech. She started in the dirt (literally) as an archaeologist. But her love of writing and curiosity about people took her from field reports to technical writing, and eventually to customer success, go-to-market strategy, and coaching executives across the globe.

In this episode, we talk about how to spot the systems and patterns that hold businesses (and careers) back, and why stepping away after a bad job can sometimes be the best decision you ever make.

We also explore:

The red flags she missed and what she learned from a role that didn’t work

Why consulting helped her rediscover confidence and clarity

Why AI is about systems, not shortcuts.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between “I’ve worked hard for this” and “I’m not sure I want it anymore,” Beth’s story will speak to you.

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https://www.elevategtmexecs.com/

What happens when the identity you’ve built no longer fits?

For years, Meghan Opitz was unstoppable—competitive swimmer, tech startup leader, high-achiever through and through. She was always chasing the next goal. But when life threw unexpected challenges her way, she was forced to re-examine everything she thought she knew about success.

In this episode of Change Unfiltered, Meghan shares:

✔️ The real difference between ambition and drive—and why one is often misunderstood

Plus, she reveals the unexpected anthem that got her through one of the biggest moments of her life—now added to the Change Unfiltered Playlist on Spotify.

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So many experienced professionals hit a point where corporate life stops making sense. But knowing it and doing something about it? That’s a different challenge.

After a long career in financial services and tech, Carmen Orr found herself at a crossroads. She’d built high-performing teams, navigated executive leadership, and thrived in complex business environments. But then layoffs, ageism, and the slow realisation that the traditional job market wasn’t built for people like her.

So, she decided to do something radical: to bet on herself.

In this episode, Carmen shares:

Plus, she reveals the song that sums up her career transition—now added to the Change Unfiltered Playlist on Spotify.

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So many experienced professionals know deep down that they’re done with corporate. But actually making the leap? That’s the terrifying part.

After 20+ years in senior HR roles, Clare Wearn reached that moment. Burnout was creeping in. The job no longer felt like the right fit. But walking away from a stable pay cheque? That was another story.

In this episode, Clare shares:

Plus, she reveals the songs that powered her career transition—now added to the Change Unfiltered Playlist on Spotify! 🎶

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In this trailer for Season 3 of Change Unfiltered, host Angela Scott reflects on the podcast’s evolution and the exciting journey ahead.

This season, she's diving even deeper into the real, unfiltered stories of people who’ve made bold career moves, whether they left corporate to start a business, shifted industries or completely redefined what success means to them.

What’s new in Season 3?

- Honest discussions about fear, identity, money, and reinvention because stepping away from what’s familiar isn’t easy.

If you’re questioning what’s next or already in the middle of a career transition, this season is for you.

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Keywords: career reinvention, leadership, personal growth, professional transitions, business strategy, career coaching.