No Shrinking Violets Podcast for Women

From Rejection to Reinvention: How One Woman Transformed Setbacks into a New Life


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Kasey Lee shares her transformative journey from small-town English teacher to Director of Training and Development for the city of Chicago. Her story reveals how professional disappointment became the catalyst for complete reinvention, challenging limiting beliefs and embracing uncertainty.

• Moving from a town of 3,000 to a city of 3.6 million after being passed over for a promotion
• Overcoming the "bitter seed" of rejection by making a radical life change
• Applying to nearly 100 positions before landing the first city job
• Progressing through three job changes in three years, each representing career advancement
• Navigating hypersomnia (chronic sleepiness) while building a successful career
• Finding unexpected benefits in city living and community connection
• Recognizing that moving through limiting beliefs often requires taking action despite fear

Listen to yourself, trust your instincts, and don't be afraid to make changes even when they seem terrifying. As Kasey says, "I know I can do it because I did it."


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No Shrinking Violets Podcast for WomenBy Mary Rothwell