Laid off. Single mom. Starting over. Now what?

If you have been laid off, fear a workforce reduction, or are navigating a career transition, this episode is for you.

In Episode 3 of Pink Slip Pavilion, host Ashley Waddington speaks with nonprofit professional and single mother Nancy Olea about job loss, resilience, and rebuilding life after hitting rock bottom.

Nancy shares her story of being laid off after ten years in customer service while navigating life as a newly divorced single mom. Living alone, supporting her young daughter, and facing uncertainty about what came next, Nancy found herself confronting one of the most difficult seasons of her life.

In this conversation, she shares how faith, community, and the support of strong women helped her move forward, rebuild her confidence, and ultimately find a new career path that aligned with her purpose.

In this episode, we cover:

• Experiencing job loss during a deeply personal life transition

• Navigating layoffs as a newly divorced single mom

• The emotional weight of rock bottom and how to rise from it

• Why asking for help is a strength, not a weakness

• The power of community and supportive friendships during hard seasons

• Letting yourself feel pain instead of suppressing it

• Learning patience while rebuilding your life

• Starting over in a new industry after a layoff

• Moving from customer service into nonprofit work supporting families

• Discovering purpose through helping other parents and single moms

• Building trust in yourself after life disruptions

• Getting out of your comfort zone and trying new things

If you are experiencing job loss recovery, career reinvention, or rebuilding your life after a layoff, this conversation offers encouragement, honesty, and a reminder that even rock bottom can become a turning point.

Nancy reminds us:

It’s okay to ask for help. It’s okay to feel the hurt. And sometimes the first step forward is simply reminding yourself that you’re going to be okay.

Pink Slip Pavilion is a podcast about turning layoffs into power moves, navigating career transitions, and building resilience after job loss.

New episodes release every Wednesday.

CONNECT WITH NANCY:

TikTok: @noh2525