Ever felt like the job you worked so hard to climb into is actually the very thing draining the life out of you? In this episode of Wanna Grab Coffee, I’m opening up about my own journey of intentionally downshifting my career after years in the corporate grind.

I share the health scare that became my wake-up call, the identity crisis that came with taking a step back, and the real conversations with friends that helped me reimagine success as a working mom. We’ll talk about:

• How stress can sneak up on you until your body forces you to stop
• The ego hit (and surprising freedom) of stepping away from titles and paychecks
• The financial and emotional realities of making a big career shift
• Why showing up for my kids became my ultimate “promotion”

This is the first episode in a mini-series on downshifting—where I’ll share what it looks like in practice, what to consider before making the leap, and how to navigate the messy middle.

So grab that coffee (or the laundry basket waiting for you), and let’s get real about redefining success on our own terms.