In this solo episode, I do a deep dive into how to bounce back from a setback. At some point in our no-straight-path journeys, we all face setbacks and I believe that by sharing our stories and the lessons learned we can help others struggle less and soften the blows. Given the fact that many big companies have recently announced staff reductions and lots of people are facing job losses, in this episode, I use job loss to contextualize the issue, but it is relevant to other setbacks. Having failed the bar exam to become a lawyer, I have firsthand experience of how to overcome a setback, and today I am going to break down some practical tips on how you too can get through a challenge like this. From normalizing the setback and honoring the pain to ultimately believing in yourself again, I’ll give you helpful steps to get through this tough time. If there’s one thing I know it’s that your setback story can become your comeback story and I’m here to help you do it. So if you’re in a tough spot in your career right now, this is the podcast for you!

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

The Pivot with Ashley Menzies Babatunde (Part 1) 

The Pivot with Ashley Menzies Babatunde (Part 2) 

Law, Tech & Content Creation with Alex Su 

“The real strength of weak ties"

Fiverr 

Upwork 

Picking the Destination, but not the Journey with Dawn Dickson 

Ashley Menzies Babatunde

Ashley Menzies Babatunde on Instagram

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