Prepare to navigate life after a layoff and embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth in the latest affirmation episode of the Mindful Life Changes (formerly known as Mindful Career Change Podcast), host Valerie Mekki guides you toward reclaiming…
The Great Resignation and a Career Change at 40
I didn’t just quit a job, but I quit my career and made a complete career change at 40. This post will share the exact steps I took to make a successful career pivot. After being laid off at the height…
Beginner Blogger Tips: My First Year Blogging
Seven tips I wish someone shared with me as a beginner blogger, plus three different misconceptions I had about blogging.This blog started as a side project with the hopes of earning some income from Ads & Affiliate marketing. It has…
My First Year of Changing Careers at 40- What It’s Really Like to Pivot
This post lists the twelve lessons I learned in my first year of changing careers at 40. The journey of changing careers at 40 is like taking a cross-country road trip. You have a destination in mind, but you aren’t fully…
Changing Careers at Midlife? The Best Jobs to Help with the Pivot
This post will share the different side hustles that will help changing careers at midlife easier to handle by landing jobs that pay for your expertise and knowledge. You’ve decided to leave your company to pursue a new career that you…
The Best Resources for Navigating a Midlife Career Change
This article shares the most helpful (and needed) resources you need when navigating a midlife career change. You have a feeling of certainty that you have to change your career because your priorities and core values in your life have shifted.Your…
5 Essential Questions To Ask Yourself Before Changing Careers Midlife
This post helps prepare you before changing careers midlife by asking five necessary and essential questions before you make that first move.Retiring in your current career is slowly fading away. You are not as excited or enthusiastic about staying on the…
Career Change Strategy: Free Certification Courses Online
This post shares how adding a certification to your online profile or resume will make it easier for career pivoters to stay competitive in a brand new space. It’s not easy getting your foot in the door when you are…
How Anyone Can be a Content Creator- Without Having to Dance Online
This post explains what is a content creator and how everyone can become one without having to be on TikTok or the pressure of going viral.When we were stuck inside for close to a year, we relied on social media…
How A Passion Project Sparked My Career Pivot
This post is how a side project turned passion project launched my career change and led to some surprising opportunities.In early 2020, I was laid off and was completely surprised by it. I thought my job as a merchandise buyer…
LinkedIn Tips: For Stay-at-Home Moms and Dads
This post shares why stay-at-home moms and dads should make Linkedin their go-to-social media platform to build their personal brand and stay top of mind for future opportunities.”I stay at home with the kids. Why should I use LinkedIn?”I have…
How to Use Personality Tests for Changing Careers
I share which personality tests are best for a career change and how they helped with my career pivot. There are a lot of personality tests for careers but not every test is helpful for a career change journey. I say…
