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When Prestige Isn't Enough: Rebecca's Career Change From Politics to Purpose

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Rebecca's dentist warned her that stress from her dream job was damaging her teeth, forcing a career rethink.
Rebecca Maddox shares her journey from a stressful political job in Washington, D.C., to finding purpose as a lawyer in California, highlighting challenges like health issues and family reactions. She offers practical advice on navigating career changes with authenticity and support.

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A grounded career-change conversation about noticing stress before a polished life stops feeling livable.

Rebecca Maddox's story sits at the point where a polished career starts to feel impossible to live inside. Working as a lawyer in Washington, D.C.'s political world, she had what many would call the dream, yet stress pushed her into clenching so hard at night that a dentist…

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When the dream job starts grinding your teeth, this conversation helps you name what feels off.

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