The Comeback Career Podcast with Fexingo: Returning After a Gap, Stay-at-Home Re-Entry

Jessica, a physical therapist, took a five-year career break to raise her children. When she wanted to return, she faced licensure recertification, outdated clinical skills, and a changed healthcare landscape. This episode breaks down the specific steps she took: from completing required continuing education hours to negotiating a part-time bridge role at a local clinic. Learn how she rebuilt confidence, updated her knowledge, and successfully re-entered the workforce. We also discuss broader trends in healthcare career re-entry and what employers are doing to support returners.

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the journey of Sofia, a former corporate trainer who returned to the workforce after a seven-year career gap to become a kindergarten teacher. They walk through the specific steps Sofia took: researching alternative teacher certification programs, completing the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) route in about 10 months for roughly $2,000, and volunteering as a classroom aide to rebuild her resume and network. Lucas explains how Sofia leveraged her training skills to land a job in a high-needs district, despite initial skepticism from hiring managers about her gap. They discuss the financial reality—starting teacher salary around $40,000 in her state, compared to her previous $65,000—and the non-monetary rewards that made the switch worthwhile. Luna highlights the importance of targeted volunteering and professional development courses to bridge skill gaps. The episode also addresses common concerns about returning to a career in education, such as classroom management confidence and the interview process. A practical, step-by-step look at one parent's successful re-entry into teaching.

#CareerGap #Teaching #Kindergarten #TeacherCertification #AlternativeCertification #StayAtHomeParent #ReturnToWork #WorkforceReentry #Education #CareerChange #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #ProfessionalDevelopment #Volunteering #ClassroomManagement #TeacherSalary

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In this episode of The Comeback Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a parent with a seven-year career gap successfully re-entered the workforce as a copywriter. They break down the specific strategies used: building a portfolio through volunteer and freelance work, leveraging transferable skills from prior roles in communications and teaching, and navigating the job market with confidence. The hosts discuss the importance of narrative framing in resumes and interviews, and share key resources like online writing communities and low-cost certification programs. This episode provides actionable steps for anyone looking to pivot into a writing-adjacent role after a break. No fluff—just concrete tactics that worked for one real returnee.

#Copywriter #CareerGap #StayAtHomeParent #WriteYourWayBack #PortfolioBuilding #FreelanceWriting #TransferableSkills #ResumeStrategy #InterviewTips #ReEntry #CareerPivot #ParentCareer #VolunteerWriting #LinkedInProfile #B2BCopywriting #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheComebackCareer

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In this episode of The Comeback Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how one parent successfully returned to work as a financial analyst after a four-year career gap. Sarah Mitchell, a former senior financial analyst at a manufacturing firm, leveraged a returnship program at a regional bank in Ohio. She completed an online financial modeling certification before applying, networked with former colleagues, and framed her gap as intentional. Within three months, she was leading a cost optimization project. The episode dives into the specifics of returnship programs, the importance of upskilling, and how to handle the 'explain the gap' question. Listeners also hear how the show stays ad-free thanks to listener support via buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo.

#CareerGap #FinancialAnalyst #Returnship #ParentReEntry #Upskilling #Networking #SarahMitchell #OhioBank #CostOptimization #CFA #Excel #Bloomberg #FinancialModeling #Careers #ComebackCareer #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #JobSearch

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Maya took four years off to raise twins. When she returned to work, she didn't go back to account management — she became a customer success manager at a 50-person SaaS startup. In this episode, Lucas and Luna unpack how she positioned her gap as a strategic advantage, why smaller companies were more receptive, and how she now manages 20 accounts worth two million dollars in annual recurring revenue. They also discuss the specific skills — empathy, listening, project management — that parents often build at home and how those transfer directly to customer success. If you're a parent thinking about re-entering the workforce, this episode offers a practical blueprint for one of the fastest-growing roles in tech.

#CustomerSuccessManager #CareerGap #ReturnToWork #StayAtHomeMom #SaaS #TechCareers #CareerChange #ParentingAndWork #JobSearch #ResumeGap #EmpathyAtWork #AccountManagement #StartupCulture #WorkLifeBalance #ProfessionalDevelopment #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how returnship programs are helping parents re-enter the workforce after a career gap, using the story of Sarah Miller, a former network administrator who returned as a cybersecurity analyst after five years away. They discuss the certifications that matter, how to find returnships, and the surprising advantages of being a seasoned professional re-entering a field hungry for talent. With a specific focus on mid-2026, they provide actionable steps for anyone in IT hoping to pivot into cybersecurity after a break.

#Cybersecurity #CareerGap #Returnship #StayAtHomeParent #CompTIA #CISSP #ImposterSyndrome #IT #Banking #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #ReEntry #JobSearch #SkillsGap #OnlineLearning #WomenInTech #LifelongLearning

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Nearly one in five nurses who left during the pandemic are now trying to come back. But the re-entry path is more structured than most realize. This episode follows Jenna, a former emergency room RN who stepped away to raise twins and returned to a medical-surgical unit after a four-year gap. We break down the three hurdles she faced: the RN refresher course, the clinical preceptorship requirement, and the job search strategy that finally worked. If you're a nurse—or any licensed professional—wondering how to brush up skills and pass a board exam years later, this episode walks through the real timeline, costs, and mindset shifts. Also: how one hospital's 'nurse re-entry program' made the difference between a rejection and an offer. No fluff, just the concrete steps that got Jenna back to the bedside.

#Nursing #CareerGap #RegisteredNurse #RNRefresher #HealthcareCareers #JobSearch #Licensing #ClinicalPractice #ResumeTips #Mentorship #ProfessionalDevelopment #ReturnToWork #BoardPrep #TheComebackCareerPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #SkillsRefresh

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In this episode of The Comeback Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how one parent returned to the workforce as a bookkeeper after a six-year gap. They break down the specific certifications that opened doors—like the QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor certification—and how a local nonprofit's part-time bookkeeping role became a full-time career. With practical advice on refreshing accounting skills, leveraging volunteer work, and networking with small business owners, this episode offers a concrete roadmap for anyone considering a return to finance and accounting roles. The hosts also discuss the emotional transition of re-entering a numbers-focused field after years away, including how to address the gap in interviews and rebuild confidence with numbers. Tune in for a real-world success story and actionable steps to relaunch your career as a bookkeeper.

#Bookkeeper #CareerGap #StayAtHomeMom #ParentReEntry #QuickBooks #ProAdvisor #Accounting #VolunteerWork #PartTimeToFullTime #FinanceCareers #BackToWork #Returnship #SmallBusiness #BookkeepingCertification #ConfidenceBuilding #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast

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In this episode of The Comeback Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a career gap can be turned into a strength when returning to the legal field as a corporate paralegal. They unpack the story of a former stay-at-home parent who, after a seven-year hiatus, landed a paralegal role at a mid-sized firm in Chicago. The discussion covers concrete strategies for updating legal research skills, leveraging volunteer work with legal aid clinics, and framing parenting experience as project management. Lucas and Luna also address common employer concerns about outdated technology skills and how to overcome them with targeted certification courses. The episode provides a roadmap for anyone considering a legal career re-entry, including where to find online resources, how to network effectively, and what salary expectations to anticipate. Tune in for actionable advice and a realistic look at the challenges and rewards of returning to the legal profession.

#Careers #CareerGap #ReturnToWork #Paralegal #LegalCareer #StayAtHomeParentReEntry #LegalField #CorporateLaw #JobSearch #Networking #LegalResearch #ProjectManagement #Certification #VolunteerWork #Chicago #LegalIndustry #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast

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Episode 131 of The Comeback Career Podcast explores how a former medical device sales rep returned to the field after a five-year gap. Lucas and Luna break down the specific steps one parent took: leveraging clinical knowledge, networking with former colleagues, and preparing for a competitive interview process. They discuss the role of the Medical Sales Rep certification, the importance of staying current with industry trends, and how to address a career gap on a resume. Listeners will learn about the Skills Assessment tool used by hiring managers and the surprising stat that 40% of medical sales hires come from referrals. If you're a parent re-entering the workforce after a gap, this episode provides a concrete blueprint for landing a role in medical sales.

#MedicalSales #CareerGap #StayAtHomeParent #ReturnToWork #SalesRep #MedicalDevice #ReEntry #Jobs #Networking #CareerChange #Parenting #WorkLifeBalance #SalesCareers #Healthcare #Certification #JobSearch #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast

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