In this episode of Root to Rising, host Christine Hummel sits down with healthcare leader Mary Beth for a powerful conversation about intentional leadership, career pivots, and redefining success on your own terms. From being a first-generation college student to leading through some of healthcare’s most complex challenges, Mary Beth shares how personal loss, resilience, and purpose shaped her professional journey—and why she chose to step away at the height of her career to enter what she calls her rewirement chapter.

This episode is a must-listen for college students, early-career professionals, and seasoned leaders alike who are questioning traditional career timelines and looking for a more intentional way forward.

• What “rewirement” really means—and how it differs from retirement
  
  
• How to build confidence before you feel “ready”
  
  
• Why career paths don’t need to be linear to be successful
  
  
• The difference between mentors vs. sponsors (and why you need both)
  
  
• How to create your own personal board of directors
  
  
• When to say yes—and how to say no without guilt
  
  
• Why skills matter more than titles when building a career
  
  
• How to align work with your values at any stage of life
  
  

• Intentional Leadership: Choosing where your energy goes—and where it doesn’t
  
  
• Permission to Pivot: You don’t need approval to change direction
  
  
• Advocacy & Healthcare: How lived experience shapes leadership
  
  
• Confidence Over Perfection: You don’t need to check every box to step up
  
  
• Time Is Finite: Success looks different when you prioritize what matters most
  
  

• Mary Beth’s journey from computer science to pharmacy to executive leadership
  
  
• Navigating grief while building a meaningful career
  
  
• Leaving a leadership role at a time of strength
  
  
• Transitioning into board work and strategic advising
  
  
• Redefining legacy as who you elevate, not what you achieve
  
  

• College students unsure of their career path
  
  
• Early professionals experiencing imposter syndrome
  
  
• Women navigating leadership, burnout, or big transitions
  
  
• Anyone questioning traditional definitions of success
  
  

“You don’t need permission to choose—even if others don’t understand your next step.”

This episode reminds us that careers are not straight lines—and they’re not meant to be. Whether you’re just starting out or considering your next chapter, Mary Beth’s story is a powerful reminder that intentional choices, confidence, and self-awareness can shape a career that truly fits your life.

Learn more about Mary Beth here! https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-beth-lang-4ba8a0?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app