Ever wonder how to create more freedom, fulfillment, and flexibility in your work — without walking away from the security of your 9-to-5?

In this episode, Sheri Miter, Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths® Coach and author of Discovering Your Calling, shares five practical ways to start building a portfolio career — one that aligns with your strengths, purpose, and passions.

You’ll discover how to:

✨ Take inventory of the skills that energize you
✨ Turn past work experience and hobbies into new opportunities
✨ Identify causes and problems that light you up
✨ Leverage your God-given talents (your CliftonStrengths®!) to create impact and income
✨ And how one woman — Ms. Rachel of Songs for Littles — turned her passion project into a $50-million purpose-driven business

Whether you’re craving a creative outlet, dreaming of a career pivot, or simply ready to explore what’s next, this episode will help you take your first confident step toward building a career — and a life — that truly fits who you are.

🔹 Take the free Portfolio Career Quiz → DiscoveringYourCalling.com/quiz
🔹 Book your Start with Strengths session → SheriMiterCo.com/services

Take our free 12-question quiz to see if it's right for you and get your next action step. https://discoveringyourcalling.com/quiz

Checked all the boxes of success but still feel like something’s missing? My new book, Discovering Your Calling, is a guide for ambitious women ready to stop drifting and build a life of true fulfillment and joy. Your calling is waiting.

✨ Grab your copy today: https://www.amazon.com/Discovering-Your-Calling-Ambitious-Fulfillment/dp/B0F49CH72W

Support the show

Connect or work with Sheri:
Website - www.sherimiterco.com
Let's be friends on Social Media - @SheriMiter

Apply to work with Sheri- Apply Here

Searching for Mary Kay products? Shop Here
To learn more about CliftonStrengths and Gallup - Click Here

Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.

Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

Is the traditional "career for life" concept outdated? In this episode, we are exploring the rise of Portfolio Careers.

Listen in to discover what a portfolio career is (it's more than just a "side hustle"!), why it's becoming so popular for both companies and individuals, and how it can offer a "risk-free" path to finding your calling. We'll break down all the pros and cons to help you decide if this flexible, multi-stream approach to work is the right move for you.

🧭 Is a Portfolio Career Right for You?

Take our free, 12-question quiz to get a snapshot of whether this path is a viable option based on your personality, dreams, and current situation. You'll get an honest answer and a simple action step to move forward!

https://discoveringyourcalling.com/quiz

💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• What is a portfolio career? (We break down Anna Mackenzie’s definition).
• Why is this trend so popular? (Hint: It’s a win-win for companies and employees).
• The 3 main advantages for your wellbeing: (More creativity, no boredom, and using your natural talents).
• The key financial advantages: (Building a safety net, diversifying income, and creating a "risk-free exit strategy").
• The 5 main disadvantages to consider: (No traditional benefits, juggling multiple things, and company policies).

📚 Resources & References

• Anna Mackenzie's Substack: Anna Mack’s Stack
• The Portfolio Collective: What Is a Portfolio Career?
• Upwork Study: Portfolio Careers Offer Flexibility & Income for Gen Z
• Snaphunt Trends: Future of Work 2026—Key Trends

Take our free 12-question quiz to see if it's right for you and get your next action step. https://discoveringyourcalling.com/quiz

Checked all the boxes of success but still feel like something’s missing? My new book, Discovering Your Calling, is a guide for ambitious women ready to stop drifting and build a life of true fulfillment and joy. Your calling is waiting.

✨ Grab your copy today: https://www.amazon.com/Discovering-Your-Calling-Ambitious-Fulfillment/dp/B0F49CH72W

Support the show

Connect or work with Sheri:
Website - www.sherimiterco.com
Let's be friends on Social Media - @SheriMiter

Apply to work with Sheri- Apply Here

Searching for Mary Kay products? Shop Here
To learn more about CliftonStrengths and Gallup - Click Here

Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.

Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

Answering Your 3 a.m. Wake-Up Call

Have you ever woken up at 3 a.m. with your mind spinning? Those quiet, early morning thoughts aren't random—they are your true calling trying to get your attention. In this episode, Sheri talks about why we so often hit the "snooze button" on these important messages and let fear and worldly noise drown them out.

Learn why the biggest risk isn't failure, but never becoming the person you were meant to be. Discover a practical, strategic way to start answering your call without having to burn everything down.

✨ In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• The Power of 3 a.m. Thoughts: Why those middle-of-the-night ideas are often the truest, holiest messages calling you toward your greatness before the world's noise sets in.
• Fear vs. Faith: How to distinguish between the quiet whispers of your calling (e.g., "I am meant for more") and the loud, fearful thoughts of the world (e.g., "What will others think?").
• The 3 Saboteurs: Identify the "sharks," "danger buoys," and "anchors" that keep you stuck and prevent you from acting on your dreams.
• An Introduction to the Portfolio Career: Learn how building multiple streams of income aligned with your calling can provide freedom and security, allowing you to answer your wake-up call with peace instead of panic.
• A 3-Step Plan to Take Action: Get a simple, powerful framework to capture and act on your next middle-of-the-night idea.

📝 Resources Mentioned

• Take the Quiz! Are you being called to something more? Find out where you are on your path and get a personalized next step. Take the free

"Is It Time to Build Your Portfolio Career?" quiz now!

Link: https://discoveringyourcalling.com/quiz

• Subscribe for Part 2: Don't miss the next episode, where we will go into much more detail about what a portfolio career is and how to build one.

Checked all the boxes of success but still feel like something’s missing? My new book, Discovering Your Calling, is a guide for ambitious women ready to stop drifting and build a life of true fulfillment and joy. Your calling is waiting.

✨ Grab your copy today: https://www.amazon.com/Discovering-Your-Calling-Ambitious-Fulfillment/dp/B0F49CH72W

Support the show

Connect or work with Sheri:
Website - www.sherimiterco.com
Join the Discovering Your Calling Academy Waitlist
Let's be friends on Social Media - @SheriMiter

Searching for Mary Kay products? Shop Here
To learn more about CliftonStrengths and Gallup - Click Here

Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.

Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.