Getting laid off can shake your confidence, your finances, and your sense of who you are. I sit down with marketer and storyteller Heidi Tharp, who’s been laid off twice and somehow turned both moments into momentum, including one layoff that collided with a preventative double mastectomy and a job search that forced her to stop playing small.

We talk about the difference between real connection and transactional networking, including the “get energy” red flag that tells you someone is trying to extract instead of relate. Heidi shares how a single honest LinkedIn post changed everything, why responding to comments matters more than chasing follower counts, and how consistent storytelling becomes a career strategy. If you’re navigating a career transition, rebuilding after a layoff, or trying to strengthen your personal brand on LinkedIn, you’ll leave with a clearer plan and a calmer mindset.

Then we go beyond work. Heidi explains why bucket lists are not for retirement, they’re a tool for fighting inertia in your relationships, health, and self-belief. We break down simple categories to start with, how to choose items that actually fit your life, and why doing one small thing that scares you can rebuild confidence fast.

If Heidi’s story sparks something in you, share this with a friend who needs a push, subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next, and leave a review to help more women find these conversations. Connect with Heidi at linkedin.com/in/heiditharp or here linktr.ee/heiditharp 

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