Right now, I’m preparing to take the stage at Take the Lead Charlotte, a powerful event designed for women leaders navigating growth in their careers and personal lives. As I’ve been refining my message, I kept thinking about this conversation I had as a guest on the Badass Women in Business podcast—so I knew I had to share it with you.

In this episode, we dive into a question so many of us wrestle with: How do you know when it’s time for a change? I share my own story of walking away from a career in TV news, how I resisted the process of reinvention, and what finally helped me trust myself enough to move forward. Whether you're facing a big career decision or just feeling like something is shifting inside of you, this episode will help you start paying attention to the signs and following what truly lights you up.

If you’re in the Charlotte area, I’d love for you to join me at Take the Lead Charlotte on April 4, 2025. I’ll be sharing how one shift in perspective can give you the clarity and courage to make bold, aligned decisions. Use my code AMizzellVIP for a special ticket rate!

In This Episode, We Talk About:

✔ The moment I realized I was forcing myself down a path that no longer fit
✔ Why we ignore our inner voice (and how to start trusting it)
✔ How I found my next steps without a perfect plan
✔ The power of paying attention to what expands vs. drains you
✔ Why clarity doesn’t come from overthinking—it comes from noticing

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In this episode of More Like You, I’m joined by my longtime friend, online educator, and founder of Calm Business, Kerstin Martin. We dive into the balance between taking risks and feeling safe, how to recognize the safety nets you already have, and why building a sustainable business matters more than chasing hustle culture.

Kerstin shares her journey from corporate life to solopreneurship, how she transitioned from web design to online education, and why she’s passionate about running a business with more ease and less stress. She also opens up about her radical rethink moment—a life-changing decision that led her to take a bold leap and build a business on her own terms.

Whether you're an entrepreneur or navigating a career transition, this episode will inspire you to redefine success, trust your instincts, and build a life that truly feels like home.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Kerstin’s entrepreneurial journey and the unexpected way her business started
• The role of safety nets when making big career moves
• The truth about hustle culture and why Kerstin rejects it
• How to build a calm, sustainable business without falling for high-pressure sales tactics
• Why experimentation is key to finding what truly works for you
• A simple exercise to help you evaluate risks and uncover your own safety nets

Guest Spotlight: Kerstin Martin

Kerstin Martin is the founder of Calm Business, where she helps solopreneurs build sustainable, profitable businesses without hustle or overwhelm. She’s an online educator, a former web designer, and a strong advocate for running a business on your own terms.

🔗 Connect with Kerstin:

• Website: calmbusiness.com
• Instagram: @kerstinmartin
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Thanks for being here. Until next time, keep making choices that lead you closer to a life that feels like home. 💛

What does it really mean to find your voice—and why does it feel so hard sometimes?

In this episode, I’m joined by functional health coach and author Marnie Dachis Marmet. Marnie shares how writing her memoir, My Song Unleashed, became an unexpected journey of self-discovery, helping her break free from expectations and embrace authenticity.

We talk about how movement, mindset, and writing can help you reconnect with yourself, why it feels so hard to share vulnerable parts of your story, and what happens when living more like you starts to shift your relationships.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, silenced, or like you’re searching for what’s next, this conversation will inspire you to take the next step toward a life that feels more like you.

Connect with Marnie Dachis Marmet:

• Website: Zenful Life Coaching
• Instagram: @zenfullifecoaching
• Podcast: The Art of Living Well
• Book: My Song Unleashed (Available wherever books are sold)

Stay Connected with Me:

• Instagram: @angiemizzell
• Join my Hello Friday newsletter: angiemizzell.com
• Book: Girl in the Spotlight (Available wherever books are sold)

We talk to our young girls about puberty, but no one prepares us for what happens next. The hormonal shifts of perimenopause, the identity shifts of midlife, and the life transitions that come with it—these are conversations we should be having much sooner.

In this episode, I sit down with Kerri Devine, writer, storyteller, and founder of Hot in Charleston, a community helping women feel seen and supported as they navigate life’s transitions. Kerri is also the creator of Midlife Monologues, a powerful stage production that brings women’s real stories to life. We discuss why midlife is about more than just menopause, why this conversation needs to include women of all ages, and how sharing our stories can help us move through life’s changes with more awareness, support, and authenticity.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• The inspiration behind Midlife Monologues and how it became a sold-out show
• Why perimenopause and midlife transitions often take women by surprise
• The importance of intergenerational conversations and changing the narrative around aging
• How storytelling builds empathy, connection, and community
• Practical ways to navigate identity shifts and step into the next season of life with confidence

Important Links & Resources:

🎟 Get Tickets for Midlife Monologues (March 12, 2025 – Charleston Music Hall) or Livestream Access: https://www.midlife-monologues.com/

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Hot in Charleston on Instagram: @hotincharleston

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What if the key to success wasn’t trying to fit into the world’s expectations—but instead, fully embracing who you are? In this episode of More Like You, I sit down with novelist Lorna Hollifield to talk about making authenticity your superpower.

Lorna shares how she stayed true to her writing dreams despite rejection, why she walked away from a traditional career path, and how she and her husband built a life together—one rooted in deep belief, not just hope. She also opens up about her personal struggles with OCD and how those experiences shaped her novel, Bright Little Girls.

If you've ever felt torn between who you are and who the world expects you to be, this conversation will remind you that the most powerful thing you can do is trust yourself.

Preorder Lorna’s novel, Bright Little Girls – Black Rose Writing (Use code PREORDER2025 for 15% off)

Connect with Lorna on Instagram – @LornaHollifield

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Have you ever caught yourself overthinking, waiting for the “right time,” or imagining everything that could go wrong? What if, instead, you asked: What if it works out?

In this episode, I’m talking with Ann Imig, an award-winning writer, performer, and life coach who created Listen to Your Mother, a nationwide storytelling series that gave people a stage to share their stories. Ann helped me navigate one of the most vulnerable seasons of my life—releasing my book into the world. Today, she’s here to share the mindset shifts and tools that can help all of us move through life’s transitions with more clarity, courage, and trust.

We talk about:
✨ How our brains sabotage us—and how to stop the stress spiral in real time
✨ The biggest lie we tell ourselves: “I’ll be happy when…”
✨ Why listening—to ourselves and others—might be the most powerful skill we can develop
✨ What to do when fear, self-doubt, or life transitions leave you feeling stuck

If you’re in a season of change, if you’re reimagining what’s next, or if you need a reminder that good things are possible for you, this episode is for you.

Mentioned in this episode:

Connect with Ann Imig at ListenLifeCoaching.com

Schedule a free breakthrough session with Ann Imig

Saboteur assessment https://www.positiveintelligence.com/saboteurs/

VIA Character Strengths Survey https://viacharacter.org/account/register

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What if getting better at love is the key to a good life? My guest today is New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center to talk about why love stories matter, how they help us grow, and what they teach us about relationships, joy, and self-compassion.

Katherine shares her journey from writing Duran Duran fan fiction in sixth grade to becoming a beloved author of rom-com novels like The Bodyguard and The Rom Commers. She reflects on the cultural stigma around romance stories, how they help us connect with our own lives, and why learning to appreciate and nurture love is one of the most important things we can do.

Plus, Katherine reveals how line dancing taught her an unexpected lesson about resilience, and she offers wisdom on what makes a happy ending—both on the page and in real life.

Katherine’s newest novel, The Love Haters, comes out in May, and you can preorder it now!

📖 Connect with Katherine Center:

• Website: katherinecenter.com
• Instagram: @katherinecenter

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What if one small decision could change everything? Join me for this candid conversation with my friend Erin Kienzle as we talk about her journey of reinvention—multiple times over. Erin and I met two decades ago as young journalists working at the same television station in Charleston, South Carolina. Since then, she has pivoted in big ways, from TV news to entrepreneurship, launching her own business teaching people how to be comfortable on camera, and even becoming a benefit auctioneer, raising millions for nonprofits.

But none of this happened overnight. Erin shares how she walked away from a career she thought defined her, navigated a season of uncertainty, and eventually found herself stepping into something she never could have imagined. We talk about trusting your instincts, recognizing when it's time for change, and giving yourself permission to try something new—even when it’s scary.

Key Takeaways:
✨ It’s never too late to pivot—whether you’re 30, 40, 50, or beyond.
✨ Sometimes, all it takes is one person to show you what’s possible.
✨ The scariest thing can be pressing "post" on something new, but that first step can lead to incredible opportunities.
✨ Protecting your energy and learning to say no is essential for growth and success.

If you’re feeling that nudge to shake things up but aren’t sure where to start, this episode is for you.

Connect with Erin:
📲 Instagram: @erinkienzle
🎤 Video coaching: ErinonCamera.com
🎉 Auctioneer services: Giving 4 Good Events

Stay Connected:
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🎧 Listen now and let me know—what’s something new you’re ready to try?