Her Next Chapters
This podcast is for moms with an empty nest on the horizon who are reclaiming & redefining their identity outside of motherhood, which might include a job search. On this show we’ll have raw conversations about our ever-changing roles as moms, hear from women who restarted their careers, and share tactical tips for a successful job search after a career break.
Podcasting since 2023 • 112 episodes
Her Next Chapters
Latest Episodes
112. "Hope You Speak Japanese" — An Unexpected Conversation
I considered walking out of a tiny Tokyo restaurant because it felt uncomfortable, unfamiliar, and way too hard to navigate in English. It seemed like every head turned when we walked in, the menu was handwritten in Japanese, and then a “free d...
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111. From Teacher To Tech Founder: A Career Pivot into AI with Guest Brenda Brusegard
Career pivots rarely happen in a straight line.In this episode of Her Next Chapters, Christina talks with Brenda Brusegard, founder of Informed Tech Solutions, about her unconventional career journey from middle school science tea...
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110. Midlife Identity Shift and Career Reinvention with Kiersten Lortz
What happens when a lifelong identity no longer fits the season you’re in?In this episode of Her Next Chapters, Christina sits down with Kiersten Lortz, former professional violinist turned women’s empowerment coach, author, and...
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109. She Left a 17-Year Teaching Career to Find Herself — Here's What She Found | with Alyssa Smith
What happens when grief, divorce, and a career crossroads all arrive at once? For parenting coach Alyssa Smith, they arrived together in 2022 — and changed everything.After 17 years in the classroom, Alyssa walked away from teaching, mov...
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