Career Change for Women | Career Coaching, Career Path · Brittany Cates | Career Coach, UX Designer, Podcast Host, Entrepreneur

The Secret to Thriving Through a Midlife Career Transition with Brenda Rigney

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Brenda quit her job during her divorce to reset her life, leading to a bold entrepreneurial leap.

Brittany Cates interviews Brenda Rigney, a coach who helps midlife women transition into entrepreneurship. Brenda shares her journey from a 15-year career at The Gap to starting her own business after a divorce, emphasizing values-based decision-making and addressing challenges like perimenopause. The episode offers practical advice on identifying skills, building community, and creating sustainable businesses.

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A midlife career-change story that puts self-trust ahead of credential-chasing and keeps the focus on reaching the people who need the work.

Brenda's story treats a midlife career change as something practical, not mystical: reset life, set limits, and put the work in front of the people who need it. The strongest stretch is the pushback on credential chasing.

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