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

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Website - www.sherimiterco.com
Let's be friends on Social Media - @SheriMiter

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Is the traditional "career for life" concept outdated?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

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

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I'm back! After a nine-month pause, I’m excited to return to the microphone to share what I’ve been working on, the lessons I learned, and what’s next for the show.

In this episode, I explain why the break was necessary to finish my new book, Discovering Your Calling. I also share a significant pivot in my business: the decision to stop developing a digital course and instead focus on high-impact, one-on-one mentorship for mid-career women. Tune in to hear two key lessons I learned about letting go to create space and actionable steps you can take to do the same.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why I took a 9-month break from the podcast.
• The big decision I made to stop creating my digital academy and what I'm doing instead.
• Why I believe one-on-one mentorship is more powerful than a DIY course for ambitious women.
• Two practical lessons about letting go of what no longer feels aligned.
• Action steps to help you create space for what you are being called to do.
• What's next for the podcast (new episodes every other week!).

Resources Mentioned:

• My New Book: Discovering Your Calling: The Ambitious Woman's Guide to Finding Fulfillment, Freedom, Impact, and Joy is now available on Amazon!
• One-on-One Mentorship: Ready for personalized support? Book a FREE clarity call to see if my mentorship program is right for you.
• Blog: sherrymiterco.com/blog

Connect with Me:

• Email: sherry@sherrymiterco.com
• LinkedIn: [Your LinkedIn Profile Link]
• Facebook: [Your Facebook Profile/Page Link]

I would love to hear what you're letting go of and how you plan to fill that new space. Send me an email or a DM and let me know!

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.

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As we say goodbye to 2024 and prepare for an incredible 2025, I’m sharing the only two tips you need to make this your best year yet. From focusing on gratitude to setting one life-changing goal and letting go of what’s no longer serving you, I’ll guide you through how to create success and balance in the new year.

Key Points/Topics I Covered

• Why gratitude is the best foundation for starting a new year
• My challenge to you: Write out 10-100 things you’re grateful for from 2024
• The power of setting ONE bold and exciting goal for 2025 (The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan)
• How HARD goals (from HARD Goals by Mark Murphy) can nudge you out of your comfort zone
• The importance of simplifying life by letting go of distractions and commitments that no longer serve you (inspired by Leo Babauta's "Zen Habits")
• My personal decision to pause the podcast in 2025

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Thank YOU!

I’m so grateful for YOU! Thank you for listening to the DYC Podcast this year. With listeners in 86 countries, 1325 cities, and over 16,000 downloads since 2022, your support has been amazing.

What’s Next for Me

As I take a pause from the podcast, make sure you’re following me on social media and signing up for my email list so you’ll know when my book and course are ready to launch.

Final Thoughts

Let’s make 2025 your best year yet! I’d love to hear from you—send me your goals at Sheri@discoveringyourcalling.com or tag me on social media with a picture of your goals.

Thank you for being part of my journey. Have a blessed and Happy New Year!

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

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In this episode, I'm diving deep into the CliftonStrengths (aka StrengthsFinders) assessment to help you transform a simple report into a life-changing personal development tool. I'll share how you can identify your unique talents, overcome self-limiting beliefs, and take actionable steps to unlock your true potential.

What You'll Discover in This Episode:

• The true power of the CliftonStrengths assessment and how it reveals your natural talents
• Why over 34 million people have taken this groundbreaking assessment
• 8 practical strategies to turn your strengths report into a roadmap for success
• How to recognize and leverage your top talent themes in both personal and professional life

Key Insights:

• Understanding your unique talent DNA can boost confidence and performance
• Learn how to identify when and how your strengths show up in daily life
• Discover free resources to become a true student of your strengths
• Methods to share and validate your strengths with trusted peers

Why This Matters: When you know and apply your CliftonStrengths, you can exponentially increase your chances of success, find the right work environment, and improve relationship building by understanding how you and others naturally think, feel, and behave.

Special Offer: If you're ready to dive deeper, I'm offering Strengths Debrief Sessions to help you take the first step toward understanding your unique talents! www.sherimiterco.com/services

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

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In this episode, we’re diving into the three saboteurs—Danger Buoys, Sharks, and Anchors—that hold us back from pursuing our dreams. You’ll learn how to identify these obstacles, challenge limiting beliefs, and take actionable steps to move forward with confidence.

If you’re ready to overcome fear, build a career aligned with your passions, and embrace your true calling, this episode is for you!

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

• How to recognize self-doubt and fear as Danger Buoys that keep you stuck.
• The Sharks: naysayers and doubters who can sabotage your dreams.
• Anchors: outdated beliefs and societal norms that no longer serve you.
• Practical strategies to overcome these saboteurs and pursue your goals.

Why This Works:

Understanding and addressing these saboteurs empowers you to take control of your mindset, rewrite your narrative, and focus on your strengths to achieve a life of purpose and passion.

What’s Next?

Catch up on the 8-Week Discovering Your Calling Challenge Episodes

Magic Mind Special LIMITED Offer: Do you want to test out the powerful ingredients of Magic Mind for yourself? Get Magic Mind at 50% off with the Black Friday offer, available only through my link until December 6th: https://www.magicmind.com/dycbf

Special Announcements:

1. December Zoom Call: Join me for a live session to review the 8 Waypoints and tackle mindset challenges. Email Sheri@DiscoveringYourCalling.com for an invite or the replay.
2. Book Launch Team: Be the first to access my upcoming book and help promote it with your friends. Email me to join!
3. New DYCA Program: Launching in January, this hybrid program combines self-paced lessons with live coaching. I’m looking for 15 ambitious women to join the beta group.

Ready to leave fear and doubt behind? Let’s do this together!

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Connect or work with Sheri:
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Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.

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In this episode, we’re wrapping up the Discovering Your Calling journey with Waypoint 8: Creating Your Personal Calling Map. This is the ultimate tool to help you align your talents, values, and goals into a clear plan of action.

If you’re ready to break free from burnout, design a fulfilling career, and finally achieve lifestyle freedom, this episode is for you!

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

• Why chasing impact over income leads to sustainable success.
• How to create your Personal Calling Map to make any goal achievable.
• Actionable steps you can take today to move closer to your dream career.

Key Takeaways:

1. Impact trumps income. When you prioritize making a difference and stay aligned with your values and talents, success becomes sustainable and fulfilling.
2. Your personal calling map makes the journey achievable. Breaking big goals into tiny, actionable steps transforms overwhelming dreams into attainable milestones.
3. Your strengths are your guide. Lean on your natural talents to propel you forward, and adjust them as needed to avoid obstacles.

Why This Works:

Your Personal Calling Map simplifies the process into small, actionable steps, keeping you focused and motivated. Instead of being overwhelmed by a long to-do list, you’ll feel accomplished as you check off each tiny step.

Don’t Forget:

Small daily actions lead to big results. In just one year, you could completely transform your life into one that lights you up!

What’s Next?

Join me next week for Mindset Mastery: Breaking Free from Sharks, Anchors, and Danger Buoys. Learn how to eliminate what’s holding you back so you can confidently move forward.

Special Announcement:

This is the last week to upgrade to the VIP experience! Get two 1:1 coaching sessions with me for just $347 and kick off 2025 with a clear plan and confidence in your strengths.

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Ready to create your personal calling map and take your first step toward a purpose-driven career? Let’s do this together!

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Connect or work with Sheri:
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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.