In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Ashley Southworth, founder and creative director of Southworth Interior Design, to talk about her inspiring leap from teaching into the world of interior design... a career pivot that completely changed the trajectory of her life.

After nearly 20 years in education, Ashley made the courageous decision in her late 30s to leave the classroom and pursue a creative path that had quietly been calling her since childhood. What looked risky from the outside was actually years of passion, intuition, and life experiences finally aligning.

This conversation is about so much more than design. It’s about reinvention, trusting yourself, and having the courage to build a life that feels deeply aligned with who you truly are.

In this episode, we discuss:
• How childhood passions can reveal future career purpose
• Why career pivots often begin long before we act on them
• The emotional and healing side of creating meaningful spaces
• The behind-the-scenes reality of entrepreneurship and creative careers
• How to explore new passions in small, manageable ways
• The importance of supportive relationships during seasons of change

Ashley’s story is a reminder that it’s never too late to pivot toward something that lights you up. Sometimes the thing you’re meant to do has been quietly following you your entire life.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re brave enough to start over, this episode will speak directly to your heart.

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Connect with Kasi:

www.careerquestinc.com

email: [email protected]

IG - soulfulcareercalling

Connect with Ashley:

www.southworth-design.com

email: [email protected]

IG: southworthdesign