Guests: Serena & Anastasia Forde Content Type: Interview Primary Goal: Educational

✨ Episode Summary

In this heartfelt episode, Serena opens up about her inspiring career journey — from early roles in retail and healthcare to navigating layoffs, embracing reinvention, and stepping into national leadership. Joined by her daughter Anastasia, the conversation becomes a powerful family reflection on resilience, intentional living, and the courage required to pivot. Together, they explore how education, mentorship, and daring to dream can shape a fulfilling career path.

🔑 Keywords

career pivots • resilience • leadership • healthcare • podcasting • personal growth • career change • success stories • family insights

🎧 Key Topics Covered

* Serena’s early career beginnings in retail and healthcare

* How layoffs shaped her perspective and sparked pivotal transitions

* The role of education and continuous learning in career advancement

* Launching Career Pivots as a platform for connection and growth

* The influence of family, mentorship, and support systems

* Intentional living and designing a career aligned with purpose

💡 Major Takeaways

* Resilience fuels reinvention — setbacks can become strategic turning points.

* Your network is a lifeline during transitions; lean on mentors and supporters.

* Continuous learning unlocks new opportunities and keeps you adaptable.

* Dream boldly and take risks — fulfillment often lives on the other side of fear.

* Every pivot is a chance to realign with your goals and values.

🧭 Key Frameworks Discussed

* Resilience in career pivots

* Networking and support systems

* Continuous learning and adaptability

* Intentional living and goal setting

🎙️ Sound Bites

* “Even if I do fail, success could be coming right behind that.”

* “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.”

* “People should lean on their networks and have clarifying conversations.”

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 — Introduction and Serena’s career overview

02:10 — Serena’s childhood and early career in healthcare

04:11 — The importance of education and career growth

07:45 — Serena’s experience with layoffs and pivots

10:23 — Transition to national leadership and travel

12:10 — Reflections on future career and podcasting

14:43 — Starting the Career Pivots podcast

17:20 — The journey of podcasting and personal growth

20:47 — Family insights and the value of perseverance

24:00 — Encouragement to dare, dream, and pivot

28:30 — Closing thoughts and season wrap-up

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