What happens when the career path you've dreamed about since childhood starts slowly crushing your spirit?

This week, we're diving into the first part of our raw conversation with Lauretta Ruppert, whose journey from aspiring singer to passionate teacher to... well, you'll have to listen to find out!

What You'll Hear:

• How Lauretta's childhood dream of being "on stage" transformed into a calling to teach
• The beautiful full-circle moment of teaching at her own alma mater
• The rarely discussed dark side of teaching post-pandemic
• Moving away from teaching and what to do next

This episode is for anyone who's ever wondered if it's okay to leave something you once loved—or if your worth is tied to your ability to endure difficult circumstances.

And this is the FIRST time we’ve done this, but Lauretta’s story was so juicy we had to split it up into 2 parts. So stay tuned for Part 2 next week where Lauretta reveals her surprising new chapter and her transformative experience walking the Camino!

Connect with Lauretta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauretta-ruppert-a79ab5218/

👯‍♀️ Stay in Touch with Your Hosts:

• Colleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/
• Kristine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinethody/

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