Julie Danis is not just a former marketing executive but also a writer, storyteller, and an advocate for creative exploration. In this episode, Julie shares her diverse career journey, her transitions, and how she has embraced her third act with a vibrant mix of creativity, resilience, and openness to new experiences.

Show Notes:

• [00:00:00] Introduction to the podcast and sponsorship note from Good Morning Freedom.

• [00:01:00] Julie Danis's introduction and career background.

• [00:02:00] Julie shares insights from her solo show, "Life's Too Short and So Am I," and her ongoing journey in exploring different identities and careers.

• [00:04:00] Deep dive into Julie's major career shifts from marketing and advertising to storytelling and writing.

• [00:06:00] Memorable moments from her career, including global insights and the intricacies of market research.

• [00:10:00] Transition from corporate roles to creative pursuits, including her stint at Second City and writing for the Chicago Tribune.

• [00:14:00] Discussion on the 2010 layoff and attending the More Magazine reinvention conference

• [00:16:00] The role of reinvention in Julie's life and career, influenced by coaching and self-discovery.

• [00:18:00] Exploration of the documentary film writing process and its impact on Julie's career trajectory.

• [00:20:00] Reflections on navigating freelance work

• [00:22:00] Current projects, including live storytelling and ongoing writing efforts.

• [00:24:00] Julie's honorary role as the council general of Liechtenstein in Chicago.

• [00:28:00] Final thoughts and advice for listeners approaching retirement and looking to reinvent their third act.

This podcast is sponsored by Good Morning Freedom, my retirement coaching firm. I help executives and professionals plan the non-financial part of their retirement, like how to discover new purpose and how you want to spend your time. I offer a 1:1 coaching retirement blueprint package where we work together to discover some new avenues of exploration for your Act Three. This coaching is completely custom and will provide you with a ton of resources and support as you transition to this new stage of life. For all the details, please go to goodmorningfreedom.com/services.

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