In this conversation, Mariette Frey interviews Meredith Walker, the CEO and founder of Fortifying Roots. They discuss Meredith's background growing up in a military family and moving multiple times. Meredith shares her experience working at Magnolia and her upcoming podcast, ‘The It Girl Life.’ They also discuss mentorship and coaching in the corporate space and give advice for young adults entering corporate America. In this conversation, Meredith shares her personal journey of caring for her sick mother and the challenges she faced, emphasizing the importance of taking action and not being limited by circumstances. Meredith also discusses the value of seeking help, surrounding oneself with supportive people, and finding mentors. She encourages curiosity, self-learning, and embracing change. Finally, Meredith shares her vision for Fortifying Roots, a consulting business focused on building strong foundations for businesses and individuals.  You can find Meredith a few different ways: Fortifying Roots Website, Instagram, LinkedIn, The It Girl Life Podcast Instagram Takeaways Growing up in a military family can lead to frequent moves and the need to find affordable housing.Choosing a city to live in should consider factors like job opportunities, affordability, and proximity to desired amenities.Building a house can be an exciting but expensive process, and the advantages vary depending on the state.Mentorship and coaching are important for young adults entering the corporate space, and focusing on controllable factors can help unlock their potential. Take action and don't be limited by circumstances.Seek help and surround yourself with supportive people.Be curious, embrace change, and continue learning.Build a strong foundation for success. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background01:13 Growing up in a Military Family03:27 Choosing Waco as the City of Dreams04:32 Moving for Jobs06:20 Building a Dream House and Moving Again08:40 Advantages of Building a House in Texas09:45 Penalties for Selling a House within Two Years11:16 Working at Magnolia Networks14:07 The It Girl Life Podcast18:25 Advice for Young Adults Entering the IT Field20:23 Caring for a Sick Parent21:07 Guillain-Barré Syndrome22:05 Finding Solutions for Expensive Medication22:32 Lessons Learned from a 12-Year Journey23:26 Overcoming Challenges and Finding Happiness23:55 The Power of Taking Action25:26 Seeking Help and Surrounding Yourself with Supportive People26:20 The Importance of Mentors27:15 Taking Initiative and Going Above and Beyond28:07 Being Proactive in Career Development29:02 The Value of Curiosity and Self-Learning30:15 The Journey to Success Takes Time and Persistence31:00 Embracing Change and Stepping Out of Comfort Zones32:06 Navigating Uncertainty and Overcoming Resistance33:17 Building a Strong Foundation for Success34:08 Supportive Relationships and Hype Men35:06 Navigating the Emotional Journey of Change36:23 Finding Balance and Healing37:15 Liking and Understanding Yourself38:20 The Vision and Purpose of Fortifying Roots40:41 Where to Find Meredith Want to support the show? Become a member! Click here for membership details. Check out my favorite things *which also support the show* Silk & Sonder planners, Jesse Carroll Voiceover Coaching (use code MOTM for 20% off!), Savvi clothing & lifestyle products, Monat skincare, makeup and haircare products, apply for The Free Website Guys help you with building a website, Riverside.fm and their amazing recording and editing products. Thank you for listening! XO, Mariette

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