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When She Pivots
You have the degree(s), the career, and maybe the family, but is something missing? Have you been ticking all the boxes but find yourself asking, “Now what” or “What’s next”? Do you wish you had a community to support you in figuring out how to take things to the next level (or figure out what the next level is)?
Welcome to When She Pivots! We’re two mamas navigating professional, personal, and perspective shifts hoping to give ourselves and others the permission to think and dream bigger. With Cassie’s experience as a lawyer currently in the non-profit space, and Lauren’s as a former teacher turned entrepreneur, we hope to create a space where women can authentically share and learn from others who are even just one step ahead - working to normalize this kind of self-exploration with curiosity and openness instead of fear and judgment.
What if it’s actually possible to build your truest most beautiful life AND still show up fully for ourselves and those we love?
When She Pivots
Navigating Career Shifts: Insights from Katie Riess
Hosts: Lauren & Cassie
Guest: Katie Riess, Marketing and PR Extraordinaire
Episode Overview:
In this episode of When She Pivots, Lauren and Cassie welcome Katie Riess, a dynamic marketing and PR professional with a rich career in journalism. Katie shares her personal journey of career transitions, especially the pivotal moments following the birth of her first son. She discusses the challenges of balancing motherhood with her professional ambitions and how she has successfully navigated these complexities.
Key Topics Discussed:
- The journey of transitioning from journalism to PR after becoming a mother.
- Understanding the struggle of identity shifts when transitioning careers.
- The importance of setting boundaries in both personal and professional life.
- Insights on how to embrace the “messy middle” and the learning that comes with it.
- Tips for aspiring entrepreneurs and those looking to utilize media to amplify their message.
- The significance of earned media versus social media visibility.
- Katie’s upcoming "Media Momentum Challenge" designed to help individuals find their voice and pitch effectively.
Quotes to Note:
- "Your stories have power not because of where they land us, but because of what we learn along the way."
- "Trust your gut. If you can find that voice, you’ll know what’s right for you."
- “We want to know the struggle. There is hope on the other side.”
Resources:
- Follow Katie on Instagram: @ktmediastategies
- Visit Katie's website: KT Media Strategies
- Check out Katie's Media Momentum Challenge for insights into navigating media effectively.