Jamey Gadoury sits down with Becka Ellis—an experienced leader with 16 years in the trenches—calling in from the Philadelphia area where she and her family share a home with approximately 450 pounds of dog. In a candid, energizing conversation, Becka opens up about navigating career transitions (including a recent layoff), the power of community, and why communication and relationships are the real engines of momentum. From activating her network to line up interviews within days, to learning from mentors who let her “fail fast” and get better, Becka brings grounded wisdom and practical playbooks for anyone facing change.They talk about: • How to build and activate your network—before you need it• Communicating clearly under pressure and knowing when to move a conversation off email• Bouncing back from a layoff: focusing your search, using warm connections, and creating momentum• Mentors who support risk-taking, “failing fast,” and growing stronger together• Balancing life and leadership in a multigenerational, very pet-friendly household• Why community—and generosity—compound over a career