In today's episode, I have a conversation with my mom, Debbie Bussart.   I had a hard time editing this one down - we talked for over an hour! - but I think I managed to get it down to the good parts about her work and career journey.  I helped her see that she actually had a career!  Mom is part of the "Silent Generation", the ones that paved the way for Baby Boomers and Gen X.  Silent generation characteristics include discipline, upholding of values, gratitude and an appreciation for the “simplicities” in life. They are best characterized by a strong sense of determination and willpower.   This definition exemplifies my mom.  

If you are lucky enough, as I am, to still have your parents with us on the Earth, interview them and record it.  You'll be so happy you did.

If you know someone who would be a great guest on the podcast, send them my way to [email protected]  

Carrie Fabris, CEO/Founder, CareerFrame 

Segment #1: Meet her family, Andres, Lucas and Lala! 

Segment #2: How her kids came along with her career journey Moms can absolutely have a career they love! After a long career at Google, Travelocity, Sabre, Startups she stepped out of corporate roles when her kids were young, then realized by month five she missed her team. That’s when she decided to pivot and put up her “freak flag” to career coach. 

Segment #3: How fear impacted her trajectory. She went back to what was easy. Although during this time she published a children’s book about Fans for her so,. Fans are Fantastic! Still, the travel back in Corporate took its toll. 

Segment #4: Getting back into her business at CareerFrame full time. She is a certified StrengthsFinder Coach. She explains her 10% edge. 

Segment #5: Carrie shares how her mothering style affects her managerial style and vice versa. Spoiler alert: her kids taught her so much…patience, problem solving from a different perspective and that being with them highlighted for her that she really wanted a career – and that is okay! Tip: give yourself some grace if you drop something. Communicating with your partners/husbands is so key. 

Segment #6: Back to CareerFrame – where she now has more individual clients than ever. Mostly working moms ages 30-50. She’s been growing her business through word of mouth, supported by social media. 

Segment #7: A little coaching for me and a promise to follow up in six months. "When it really, really matters to the heart you will do it!" 

Carrie’s favorite Quote: Where focus goes, energy flows.. 

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