This week's "At Her Career Crossroads" insight comes from Alina Correa. She says —

"As much as I love speaking with people and talking to people, I was not using my best skills in this job. It was a lot of following very specific procedures. And I did a great job. When I told them I was leaving for the Red Cross, they were like, 'We'll give you more money. Just stay.' Like, they were asking me to stay, but in my heart, I couldn't."

Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode:

• You'll hear how following what feels fulfilling — even without a clear plan — can lead to meaningful career shifts

• You'll learn how to stay open to opportunities and advocate for yourself, even when you feel unsure or unqualified

• You'll get a real look at how purpose often comes from action, not from having everything figured out

Alina Correa is the interim executive director for the West Los Angeles chapter of the American Red Cross. In this episode, she shares how her career path took unexpected turns — from radio to aerospace to nonprofit leadership — and how staying connected to her desire to help others kept her grounded through it all.

Connect with Alina on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alinacorrea

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This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for GenX Creative Entrepreneurs at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

This week's "At Her Career Crossroads" insight comes from Dr. Robin. She says –

"A career crossroads moment is your inner life tapping you on the shoulder saying you've outgrown this version of success. It's not a failure — it's growth."

Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode:

• You'll discover what it really means to be at a career crossroads — that moment when your outer success no longer matches your inner truth.

• You'll learn to spot how fear disguises itself as overthinking, busyness, or perfectionism — and what to do when it shows up.

• You'll hear Dr. Robin's gentle, practical guidance for creating space, reflection, and small aligned action so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

Dr. Robin L. Owens is a professor, speaker, author, coach, and creator of the PurposeMAKER™ philosophy, framework, and platform, helping high-achieving women close the Purpose Gap — that quiet space between success and fulfillment.

Find out more about Dr. Robin's short audio course called "Clarity for What's Next" at
https://leadershippurposeinstitute.com/clarity

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This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for GenX Creative Entrepreneurs at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

This week’s “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Kate Grant. She says –

“It's figuring out which part's not fulfilled, and if you can make a career change and get that piece fulfilled, great. But sometimes you can't. And if even just figuring that out, because then you could sort of say, I now know what I've got, and it's not quite what I want. And I'm gonna try to get this filled some other place as opposed to just this sort of growing sense of dissatisfaction and angst and internal sort of tension.”

Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode:

• If you've ever felt like you’ve climbed the ladder of success only to realize it’s leaning against the wrong wall, Kate’s story will help you rethink what real fulfillment looks like.

• You'll hear how personal wake-up calls—whether from an earthquake, heartbreak, or inner voice—can lead to unexpected purpose.

• Kate gets real about the messy middle of career change, and how it took her nearly a decade of “dating jobs” to find the right fit.

Kate Grant is the founding CEO of Fistula Foundation, the world's largest charity focused on treating childbirth injuries. She's also the author of No Woman Left Behind, where she shares her powerful story of walking away from Madison Avenue to become a leading advocate for global maternal health.

Connect with Kate at

Website: https://fistulafoundation.org/

Find her book at: https://nowomanleftbehind.net/

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Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com

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This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for GenX Creative Entrepreneurs at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz