She had spent years working towards it. In 2023, at 32, she finally got the Chief Brand Officer role she had been groomed for since 2016.
The co-founders had waited specifically for her. The investors were excited. It felt like everything was falling into place.
Ten months later, her contract was terminated mid-meeting, without warning.
In this episode of Growth Through Failure, Koromone, aka Lady Kay, shares the unfiltered story of losing her dream job, the red flags she missed, what it really costs to stay somewhere that does not value you, and how she rebuilt from scratch.
This is for anyone who has ever been made to feel guilty for knowing their worth.
0:00 Intro
02:09 The Failure Story
12:41 What Emotions Were You Feeling?
16:46 What Were Your Strategies
18:33 Who Were The Protagonists in Your Story?
20:30 How Support Contributed to Your Growth
21:57 Three Key Takeaways
36:42 Rapid Fire Questions
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