What happens when the career you built no longer aligns with who you’re becoming?

In this Season 3 episode of The Self Trust Solution Podcast, Dawn Ledet sits down with Shari Cedar, who shares her journey from executive television production to co-owning and leading one of Florida’s top commercial cleaning companies.
Shari opens up about the pivotal moments that led her to step into a completely different industry — not with certainty, but with self-trust. She reflects on navigating change, facing failure honestly, and learning how to lead with confidence, values, and adaptability as her role evolved.
In this conversation, we explore:

• What it looks like to trust yourself during a major career transition
• Letting go of identity tied to past success
• Leading through uncertainty and growth
• Using self-trust as a decision-making compass
• Why values and instincts matter more than a “perfect plan”

This episode is for anyone standing at a crossroads — questioning a career path, navigating change, or learning how to trust themselves through growth and reinvention.
⏱️ Episode Chapters
00:00 – Introduction & welcome
00:09 – From TV production to commercial cleaning
01:11 – The decision to transition
03:10 – Leadership and identity before the leap
08:08 – Building confidence through setbacks
14:04 – Self-trust in business and leadership
22:42 – Advice for navigating change
27:10 – Final reflections
🔗 Resources & Next Steps
✨ Learn more about Shari and her work
Website: http://www.akbuildingservices.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharisolomoncedar/
✨ Explore your own self-trust journey:
Start with the Self-Trust Identity Map
👉 https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/identity-map
📩 Have a self-trust story to share?
👉 https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/yourstory
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