In this episode, I sit down with Patrice Bobo-Miles, a former mortgage loan originator who spent 26 successful years in a high-pressure career—only to realize she was burning out.
Patrice shares how family tragedies forced her to reevaluate her life, walk away from a lucrative job, and ultimately discover a new path as a life coach. Now, she’s found the peace and purpose she didn’t even realize she was missing. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or curious about making a big change, Patrice’s story is sure to inspire you to make your own breakthrough.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode
1. Life-Changing Loss & the Wake-Up Call
• How Patrice navigated the sudden illnesses and passing of both parents in under a year
• Why her grief pushed her to pause and reexamine everything
2. High-Pressure Career Realities
• The hidden toll of being “always on” in the mortgage industry
• How burnout can creep in—even if you’re successful and passionate at first
• Patrice’s conversation with her husband about leaving a thriving career
• Overcoming fears of lost income and redefining success on her own terms
4. Building a New Life & Business
• Finding confidence and fighting off imposter syndrome in a new profession
• How her personal coaching and therapy support system helped her unlock clarity
• The exciting projects she’s launched since pivoting—like her women’s summit and an affirmations journal
5. Advice for Pivots & Reinvention
• Why setting boundaries, betting on yourself, and asking for help are non-negotiables
• Seeing “mistakes” as a chance to grow stronger and more aligned with who you truly are
• “I really felt like that circus act where you have 12 plates spinning—you sprint to keep them from crashing.”
(Patrice on her hectic life in the mortgage industry)
• “There was a moment when I asked myself, ‘Why not me? Why can’t I do this?’”
(Patrice on finally taking the leap into life coaching)
• “If you’re not willing to bet on yourself, why would anyone else?”
(Patrice on the importance of self-belief and personal investment)
Connect with Patrice Bobo-Miles
• Website: MilesAheadLifeCoaching.com
• Facebook: @PatriceBoboMiles
• Social-Audio Apps: Clubhouse & Chatter (search for her rooms/clubs under “EmpowHer'd”)
• Podcast: Funny Sexy Wise (available wherever you listen to podcasts)
• Follow Me (Kelly) on Instagram: @coachkellyriley
• Share Your Pivot Story: Have you faced a major career or life pivot? Email me at [email protected] to let me know how you’re overcoming burnout and finding new purpose.
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Tune in next time for more authentic conversations about career pivots, personal growth, and finding the spark beyond burnout. Remember, it’s never too late to redefine success on your own terms.
