Bucket List Careers – Details, episodes & analysis

Jennifer Musser has navigated a diverse career path, from being a corporate rising star to embracing motherhood and experiencing a layoff. In her latest chapter, she has emerged with what she describes as a new, fresh, and improved version of her professional self! With over twenty years of experience in consulting and corporate finance, working for leading firms like PwC, Kroll, and Marsh & McLennan, Jennifer decided to forge her own path by founding JLM & Associates, a consulting business dedicated to enhancing the financial operations of small businesses. In this episode, Jennifer shares her insights on career pivots and discusses her debut book, Align Your Business with the Real You. The book is aimed at individuals seeking to reinvent themselves and offers guidance on finding an authentic fit in their second, third, or even fourth career act!

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Before launching her fitness studio, Michelle Gross dedicated her career to being an operating room nurse in New York City and Greenwich, CT, where she built a strong foundation in health and wellness. But after years of treating patients, Michelle finally discovered her true passion was rooted in prevention, inspiring her to empower individuals to avoid illness altogether! A transformative moment, influenced by her young (and super talented) Broadway star daughter, Leila, compelled Michelle to take a bold step and establish Studio50Fitness in Mamaroneck, NY, just before the onset of the pandemic. Originally focused on dynamic group fitness classes like Mega, Hot Barre, Scorch HIIT, and Hot Flow Yoga, the studio has since expanded to include health coaching, weight loss programs, and non-surgical cosmetic and wellness treatments. In this episode, Michelle shares her journey of overcoming the challenges of running a fitness studio during COVID-induced closures and restrictions. She reflects on the valuable insights she has gained about herself along the way and highlights the essential mindset that she believes can lead anyone to cultivate a fulfilling career at any stage of life!

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In this episode, we dive into Jennifer Mullen's inspiring journey from a successful career in education to becoming a holistic health coach. Jennifer shares how she found her true passion in guiding others toward transformative wellness after transitioning from special education and sales for a clean-crafted wine company. She opens up about the bold decision to pursue her calling in integrative health coaching and discusses her experiences with imposter syndrome during her career pivot. This empowering conversation sheds light on how Jennifer became her own boss and is a must-listen for anyone seeking motivation and insights into following their passion. Tune in to the full episode on your preferred podcast platform or watch the video version on YouTube!

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Victoria Victory was a flight attendant with 3 kids in her thirties when she decided to go back to school to become a registered nurse - a bold move inspired by a life-threatening illness in college that had her paralyzed from the head down. Vicky shares how she fought her way back to health and how that experience shaped her mindset and ability to reinvent and relaunch - leaving the airlines to care for those facing health challenges of their own. This inspiring conversation delves into finding a career that ignites your purpose and rerouting your path to get there at any age!

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When Chandler Bolt was at the College of Charleston in 2013 he co-authored and self-published a book on time management called "The Productive Person" and discovered the beauty of passive income. He soon dropped out of business administration studies and has since self-published six more best selling books and now teaches other people how to do it. He is the CEO of Self Publishing School and host of the 7 Figures Principles Podcast and The Self-Publishing School Podcast. Through his books, podcasts, social media content, and Self Publishing School he's helped more than 6,000 authors to write, market and publish their own books to grow their income, impact, and business.

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Meredith Goforth had a thriving career as a Bookings Editor for several magazines in New York City when she left the industry to have her three children. They were "Irish triplets," or siblings all born within a year of each other. It was then that she realized the importance of organization for her busy Mom lifestyle, but it wasn't until her friend asked her how she organized her earrings that she had that "aha!" moment. She could do this for a living. House of PRIM was soon born - a professional, personalized organization service for everything from closets, pantries, playrooms, and more. In this episode, Meredith shares dos and don'ts on how to turn something that you're naturally good at and passionate about into your full-time role. Listen now!

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EvolveMe was designed to give women in midlife the program Judy Schoenberg and Linda Lautenberg wished they had when they were transitioning careers. Linda returned to full-time work after an 18-year break from a successful career in finance. Judy did the same after 15 years in a national non-profit executive role.  EvolveMe gives women over 40 the structure, community, and tools they need to be ready for new opportunities, while teaching them how to hone their strengths and transferable skills. In this episode we hear valuable, actionable career advice and all about how women over 40 can make the leap to a more fulfilling professional landscape!

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Two best friends of 30 years have created a business together out of a passion for healthful living after suffering from invisible illnesses. Their signature product is nonoPASTA™, a gluten-free, adaptogenic superfood. It's pasta that tastes like your beloved wheat pasta, but is gluten-free, corn-free, soy-free, dairy-free, and has added adaptogenic herbs like spirulina, cordyceps, hemp, turmeric, and more. In this episode we hear all about the invisible illness and thyroid issues behind Tal and Rachel's health journey, what adaptogens can do to promote health and why business plans may not be as important as you may think! Rachel and Tal are also offering 15% off nonoPASTA™ on Amazon to BLC listeners! Code is in the episode!

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Juna Bobby, MD was a successful practicing radiologist specializing in women's imaging in New York City when a major life event, the loss of both her best friend and her mother in a short timespan, brought her to a crossroads in her career.  From her first-hand knowledge of thousands of people's bodies over the years, Juna noticed a pattern. Just three major lifestyle factors were the primary cause of disease in her patients. (Listen to the episode to find out what they are.) This pattern sparked the creation of her business, MindBodySpace, counseling clients of all ages on illness prevention strategies. Listen in to this week's inspiring episode to hear all about Juna's career transformation and exactly what her version of Mind-Body Medicine is all about.

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Designing and creating extraordinary gardens for a living is not what Lucy Berkoff started out doing.  But more than 6 years ago, when her youngest child was just a toddler, she launched her business after a friend hired her to do what she always loved.  Previously a designer at Waterworks before taking a career pause to raise her 4 children, now Lucy creates visually stunning and ecologically balanced gardens that are popular with her community in Rye, NY.  She also has a massive following on social media, which grew exponentially during the pandemic. This week's episode focuses on returning to a passion you've always had but never thought could be profitable, balancing a career and motherhood, growing a social media presence at any age, and more!

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