Mostly Together

What if taking a step back is actually the way forward?

On this first episode of Mostly Together, I sit down with Neha Ruch — author and creator of The Power Pause. We have a candid conversation about identity, ambition, and what happens when the life you built no longer feels aligned.

This episode dives into:

* Why we tie our identity so closely to our careers

* The pressure to have life "figured out" from a young age

* What it really looks like to step off the expected path — and why it's so hard

* How to redefine success on your own terms I also share details about my own recent career pivot—after years in a fast-paced, public-facing role—while Neha reflects on the pivotal moments that led her to question traditional definitions of work and worth.

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Connect with Neha:

Website: https://www.thepowerpause.com

Instagram: @neha_ruch

Book: The Power Pause

Explore Mostly Together:

🌐 Website & episodes: https://mostlytogetherpod.com/ — explore the show, past conversations, and what we're building here

🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mostly-together/id1871317737

🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Q2TPERHFNgnapvuOQJqSx?si=3b7425378a0e4fc1

📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mostlytogetherpod

Connect with Me:

Instagram & Facebook: @nicolenalepatv

Podcast IG & FB: @mostlytogetherpod

Take what you need, leave the rest — and I'll see you next week.

Mostly Together is a thoughtful, grounded podcast about identity, ambition, and life's pivots. Hosted by former TV news anchor Nicole Nalepa, it features candid conversations with creators, leaders, and culture-shapers — from household names to trailblazers making an impact. Together, they explore the questions that matter most: who are we becoming, how are we navigating change, and how to hold it all together without the pressure to be perfect.

Follow the show wherever you get podcasts. First episodes coming in March 2026.