Starting Over: You Can('t) Pivot

What happens when the path you’re on no longer fits who you’re becoming? After years of teaching, Jane Marie Hutcheson found herself at a crossroads wondering if it was too late to start over. After the pandemic, she took a leap into the unknown world of freelancing and gave herself permission to explore a life beyond the classroom. Jane's story is a reminder that while the path may be nonlinear, it’s never too late to choose a new direction. Letting go of the “shoulds” and embracing an imperfect journey can feel scary, but it's also where phenomenal growth begins. In this episode you'll hear about: the impact of COVID-19 on teachers’ mental and emotional health,  feeling “too qualified” but still overlooked,  job searching struggles,  the decision to make the jump to freelance,  how freelancing is rarely a straight line,  the power of curiosity and trial-and-error, and  letting go of societal expectations about success.  At the end of the episode, we reframe Jane’s limiting belief “you can't quit and pivot” into something that supports her evolving, empowered reality. Tune in until the end to shift your own mindset too. Connect With Us! @janemariehutcheson Good Night, NY, I Love You @lauren.e.will @ipwomanpodcast  ipwomanpodcast.com

Are you truly happy in your relationships, career, and other areas of life—or are you simply committed to appearing happy? In this episode, Saara Juman opens up about the impact of lacking self-love, how it shaped her life, and what it took to start building a new one from the ground up. In this episode we chat about: losing yourself in a relationship,  compromising your values,  putting others' happiness before your own,  setting healthy boundaries,  the impacts of divorce,  letting go of harmful coping mechanisms like alcahol,  choosing to stop self-sabotaging,  stepping outside your comfort zone, and  reclaiming control of your life.  At the end of the episode, we reframe her limiting belief "you aren't worthy of more" to align with the reality she’s working toward. Stick around to the end for a powerful mindset shift. Connect With Us! @saaraawrr @lauren.e.will @ipwomanpodcast ipwomanpodcast.com  

Does your dream home feel out of reach? You’re not alone. With the cost of living on the rise, many people are holding their wallets a little tighter and wondering if their big goals are even realistic. In this episode, Chauncey Marrow shares how she finally built her dream home—even when it felt impossible. Chauncey’s story is a powerful reminder that you don’t have to be perfect to make progress. As an imperfectly phenomenal woman, she didn’t have it all figured out, but she kept moving forward anyway. Her journey shows that believing in yourself, even when the path is unclear, can lead to incredible transformation. In this episode we chat about: a different perspective on what the term "dream home" really means,  the comparison trap,  the growth that comes from getting out of your comfort zone,  financial literacy,  letting go of control, and  how home ownership is a journey rather than a destination.  At the end of the episode, we reframe her limiting belief "you can't afford that" to fit more within Chauncey's desired reality. Stay tuned until the end to shift your mindset. Connect With Us! @highlyfocused1 @lauren.e.will @ipwomanpodcast Chauncey Marrow (LinkedIn) ipwomanpodcast.com    

Are you focusing more on the future than the present? Your past self would be so proud of the person you are today. But have you taken a moment to truly acknowledge that? Or are you skipping past your wins, and caught up in what’s next? In this solo episode, Lauren is here to remind you of something important: you are already enough. You are "that girl"—not someday, but right now. It's time to let go of perfection and lean into who you really are. We’re talking about: letting go of what you thought things would look like,  celebrating your growth and accomplishments,  staying open to a future that evolves,  finding joy, peace, and love right where you are,  embracing your beautifully imperfect journey,  fully owning your magic, and  refusing to downplay your success.  You deserve to feel proud. You deserve to feel present. And most of all, you deserve to feel good about who you are—because she’s amazing.  Connect With Us! @lauren.e.will @ipwomanpodcast ipwomanpodcast.com

Why is forgiveness so hard? How long will you carry the weight of the past instead of building a brighter future? In this episode, Christine Motley opens up about a powerful realization: she had been holding on to unforgiveness, and now, she's intentionally working to release the past and embrace healing. None of us are perfect. We all fall short. But if we hope to receive grace for our own imperfection and mistakes, we must also be the kind of phenomenal women who extends that same grace to others. You'll heart about:  how unforgiveness stunts your growth,  the impact unforgiveness has on relationships,  feeling stuck in your 40s,  practical steps to releasing unforgivess,  therapy,  letting down your guard of protection,  the importance of giving the past version of yourself grace,  the power of choosing love over bitterness, and shifting your focus from what was to what's possible.   At the end of the episode, we reframe her limiting belief, "you can't forgive them", to fit more within Christine's desired reality. Stay tuned until the end to shift your mindset. Connect With Us! @christine_beautiful @lauren.e.will @ipwomanpodcast ipwomanpodcast.com  

Sometimes the to-do list seems never-ending — clean the house, pick up the kids, work on your side hustle, walk the dog, workout, cook, and so much more. In this episode, Brianna Ford shares how she's been managing the demands on her time.  You'll heart about:  overperforming for praise and validation,  transforming your to-do list,  monitoring your energy,  feeling drained,  recharging,  the importance of being present in the moment,  putting invisible pressure on yourself,  studying yourself and your mental well-being,  living with the impacts of shifting hormones,  feeling irratable,  exploring what's really going on with you,  video journaling,  existing in survival mode, giving yourself grace, and  slowing your life down rather than always being on the go. At the end of the episode, we reframe her limiting belief "you can't rest" to fit more within Bri's desired reality. Stay tuned until the end to shift your mindset. Connect With Us! @forever_bjp @lauren.e.will @ipwomanpodcast ipwomanpodcast.com        

Is it taking longer than expected to recieve what you've been praying for? You may be in a season of waiting, but most importantly, growth. In this solo episode, Lauren shares what she's been learning in this season that's been requiring extra patience.  You'll hear about: learning during the messy middle of experiences,  the importance of properly managing your current opportunities in order to be ready for more when it arrives,  how if feels to be in a season of practicing patience,  character development,  the hero's journey,  trusting the process, and  listening to God for direction.  Let's Connect! @lauren.e.will @ipwomanpodcast ipwomanpodcast.com  

It's not always easy to share how you feel with the ones you love most. In this episode, Alayna shares her plan to make communication with her family even better.  Alayna's story is a reminder that change doesn't occur through hope alone. Instead, you have to make an active effort to shift your circumstances. The process may be imperfect, but as a phenomenal woman, she's making an effort to build a solid foundation of communication with her family from a place of love.  In this episode you'll hear about: being a recovering people pleaser,  establishing boundaries while maintaining great relationships, defining your needs and expectations to the ones you love,  providing logical solutions vs managing emotions,  creating a structured family agreement of communication,  expectations, feeling defensive when someone gives advice, and  being proud of how far she's come.  At the end of the episode, we reframe her limiting belief "you can't break the cycle of miscommunication" to fit more within Alayna's desired reality. Stay tuned until the end to shift your mindset. Connect With Us! @syeamese @lauren.e.will @ipwomanpodcast ipwomanpodcast.com  

Do you know your purpose? In this episode, we tackle this question along with the topic of rest as an entrepreneur. This week's guest, Shaunda Gary, reminds us of the importance of faith and obedience as we strive to accomplish our goals.  You'll hear about: redefining rest through a spiritual lens,  how to define purpose,  obedience,  patience vs anxiety,  walking in your purpose even when you don't want to, and  faith-based entreprenuership. Connect with Us! @saltandlightrva mysaltedfaith.com saltlightagency.com @lauren.e.will @ipwomanpodcast ipwomanpodcast.com

Do you feel like you're going into a new season in life? In this solo episode, Lauren shares about how it's time for something new. The last 10 years between the ages of 24 and 34 have laid a strong foundation for who she is today, but now it's time to build upon it and move into what's next. She shares about: naming the chapters of your life,  letting the path unfold,  not forcing what's next,  new creative ideas, and  how it feels to be at the beginning of something new and unknown. Let's Connect! @lauren.e.will @ipwomanpodcast ipwomanpodcast.com