In this milestone 101st episode of Making a Living with Maggie, we're taking an honest look at the state of work today — and what it truly means to thrive, not just survive. So many people are feeling stretched thin, questioning their direction, and struggling with mounting workplace pressures. Burnout rates are higher than ever — a statistic my guest shares that may surprise you — and it's clear that the old "work harder, push through" mindset just isn't working anymore.

That's why I'm thrilled to introduce my newest offering, Biofield Tuning, a powerful wellness modality designed to support clarity, balance, and emotional reset — something so many professionals desperately need right now.

Joining me to explore this shift is Mark Reinisch, author of The Wellness Ethic. Mark challenges the traditional "work ethic" narrative and invites us to reimagine success by prioritizing well-being, energy, and sustainability. His message aligns perfectly with this month's Career Tip: opening your mind to what's possible — especially at a time when people are seeking more meaning, healthier boundaries, and a better way forward.

Whether you're dealing with burnout, reevaluating your career path, or simply craving more alignment in your life and work, this episode offers insight, validation, and tools to help you navigate what comes next.

Tune in — and take the next step toward making a living and making a life you love.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• 3 Workbook package of Soul Search, Research and Job Search
• Are You Ready to Love Your Job? (The book that takes you through steps to a successful career change and inspires you with client success stories along the way!)

In this episode, I welcome Ilise Benun, a business coach and mentor for designers, copywriters, and creative professionals, to share insights on making a living from your creative talents. Ilise, author of seven books including The Creative Professional's Guide to Money, provides actionable advice and resources to help creatives market their skills, grow their careers, and turn their talents into a thriving business.

I also offer a practical career tip for listeners: how to brainstorm and list new career possibilities that align with your passions, skills, and true calling. From uncovering themes in your strengths to exploring intriguing career paths and revisiting your motivators, this episode guides you step-by-step to expand your career horizons.

Highlights include:

• How creativity can enhance your work and make it more resilient in today's economy.

• Simple, actionable steps to market your talents and grow your career.

• A framework for listing career possibilities based on your skills, passions, and strengths.

• Inspiration to trust your intuition and embrace collaboration as a career superpower.

Whether you're seeking a career shift, exploring creative opportunities, or looking to thrive in your current field, this episode is packed with insights to help you make a great living while doing work you love.

Resources & Links:

• Find out more about Ilise and listen to her podcasts at Marketing-Mentor.com.

• Sign up for Maggie's monthly newsletter for career and life purpose insights: MaggieMistal.com/newsletter

• Maggie's book: Are You Ready to Love Your Job? Make a Great Living Through Soul Search, Research and Job Search – available on Amazon

• Podcast episode on Visioning: How it Works and Why It's Crucial to Your Career To Do Now

Has there been a person in your life who taught you the value of gratitude? Can you think of a challenging experience that ultimately led to something you're grateful for? What about a time when expressing gratitude improved your relationship with someone?

There are many benefits to cultivating an attitude of gratitude:

• Gratitude is a high frequency that is empowering to ourselves and others and therefore can lead to extraordinary results without stress.
• Listen in to learn how practicing gratitude gives health benefits to our bodies and our minds.
• You'll also learn how our careers are benefitted by gratitude including better decision-making and less turnover to name a few.

If gratitude has been lacking in your life or work, don't worry. There are many ways to begin practicing gratitude even toward yourself. Check out this episode for effective and easy approaches you can start doing right now. Share how you practice gratitude below.

Also in this episode, an important career tip on how to give yourself permission to think big about what's really possible for your life and career!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Power v. Force by David Hawkins
• Details on the Upcoming Cruise to Career: Explore Your Next Chapter
• Are You Ready to Love Your Job? (a #1 new release in Job Hunting on Amazon)
• Cleveland Clinic article on gratitude for wellness
• Mayo Clinic article on how expressing gratitude improves health
• PositivePsychology.com article on benefits of gratitude at work
• Psychology Today article on ways to cultivate an attitude of gratitude