Are you saying yes too much, and wondering why you still feel stuck? I'm sharing the 3 powerful questions that helped me shift from burnout to building a more aligned and intentional career. As a multi-role STEM professional, I've worn many hats and learned the hard way that not every opportunity is worth your time, or at least not equally worthy all the time.

If you're feeling pulled in too many directions, this episode is your invitation to pause, reflect, and protect your energy for what matters.

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If you’re exploring what’s next, whether it’s industry, nonprofit, or something that doesn’t even have a name yet, you’re not alone. I’ve been there. And I’ve built resources to help.

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What happens when you’ve done everything “right” — chased the title, earned the degree, landed the job, but something still doesn’t feel quite right?

In this episode, I share my journey of redefining ambition beyond the traditional 5-year career plan. As an immigrant, woman of color, scientist, and mom, I’ve navigated a lot, changing industries, becoming a U.S. citizen, earning a PhD (while raising kids), and working hard for that senior title and other changes. And still, something felt… misaligned. To be honest, I've accepted that we all will feel misaligned at some (multiple) points.

This isn’t a story about giving up on growth. It’s about choosing a different way to grow.

I reflect on what it means to tune into your own voice, embrace nonlinear progress, and move toward a version of success that feels better and not performative. I also introduce Project You, a new workbook I’m building for quietly ambitious people like me. No hype, no grind, no 5-year plan—just clarity, intention, and work that fits you.

💡 Plus, I’m sharing a free tool to help you start today: A Good Workday — a simple reflection to help you reconnect with what makes you shine.

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Why do some workdays feel satisfying, even if we don’t cross everything off the list? I share a turning point from my PhD years that changed how I think about productivity and burnout, and my recent career change. I also introduce a simple reflection tool called A Good Workday to help you notice what’s working, what’s draining, and how to design workdays with more clarity and intention.

Whether you’re in a season of change, searching for balance, or just tired of measuring your day by how many boxes you checked, this episode is for you.

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