Mariette's On The Move

Fortifying Your Roots With Meredith Walker

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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.

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    Chapters

     

    00:00 Introduction and Background

    01:13 Growing up in a Military Family

    03:27 Choosing Waco as the City of Dreams

    04:32 Moving for Jobs

    06:20 Building a Dream House and Moving Again

    08:40 Advantages of Building a House in Texas

    09:45 Penalties for Selling a House within Two Years

    11:16 Working at Magnolia Networks

    14:07 The It Girl Life Podcast

    18:25 Advice for Young Adults Entering the IT Field

    20:23 Caring for a Sick Parent

    21:07 Guillain-Barré Syndrome

    22:05 Finding Solutions for Expensive Medication

    22:32 Lessons Learned from a 12-Year Journey

    23:26 Overcoming Challenges and Finding Happiness

    23:55 The Power of Taking Action

    25:26 Seeking Help and Surrounding Yourself with Supportive People

    26:20 The Importance of Mentors

    27:15 Taking Initiative and Going Above and Beyond

    28:07 Being Proactive in Career Development

    29:02 The Value of Curiosity and Self-Learning

    30:15 The Journey to Success Takes Time and Persistence

    31:00 Embracing Change and Stepping Out of Comfort Zones

    32:06 Navigating Uncertainty and Overcoming Resistance

    33:17 Building a Strong Foundation for Success

    34:08 Supportive Relationships and Hype Men

    35:06 Navigating the Emotional Journey of Change

    36:23 Finding Balance and Healing

    37:15 Liking and Understanding Yourself

    38:20 The Vision and Purpose of Fortifying Roots

    40:41 Where to Find Meredith

     

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    Thank you for listening! XO, Mariette

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