Client Interview: From Job Seeker to Leader – Rui’s Journey to Career Alignment and Building a Business
In episode 72, I’m sitting down with Rui, one of my amazing clients, to talk about her journey from feeling stuck in a tough job search to stepping confidently into leadership and starting her own purpose-driven business.
Rui shares how she aligned her career moves with her values, overcame challenges as a first-time leader, and started building a freelance business to support women of color founders. Together, we explore:
- How she navigated a challenging job search and said no to misaligned opportunities
- Building confidence, self-trust, and leadership skills as a first-time leader
- Balancing her new leadership role with the vision for her purpose-driven business
Chapters
00:00 Intro to Rui and Her Career Journey
06:00 Job Search Challenges and Choosing Alignment
12:00 Building Leadership Confidence and Stepping Into Leadership
18:00 Launching a Purpose-Driven Business to Support Women of Color Entrepreneurs
24:00 Reflections on Coaching and Key Takeaways
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