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Jun 16
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157. it's not a dream job if it's costin...

DEANNA WOLFE
About this episode
Ready to ditch the “dream job” that’s draining your soul? In this episode, I sit down with former national TV anchor turned storytelling strategist Priya Sam to explore what happens when a role that looks perfect on paper starts chipping away at your confidence, mental health, and sense of purpose. Priya gets candid about the racism, sexism, and office politics that pushed her to walk away from the spotlight, the crisis-counseling that saved her sanity, and the bold framework she now uses to help women rewrite their own career narratives. If you’ve ever cried on the commute, questioned your worth, or wondered whether entrepreneurship might be your way out, this conversation is your permission slip to make a power move.

 

Tune in to hear:
  • How Priya knew it was time to leave her “audacious” dream job—and why quitting wasn’t failure, but freedom
  • The anxiety spiral that landed her in crisis counseling (and the simple steps that pulled her out)
  • Priya’s CAPE framework for turning lived experience into a persuasive “power story” employers and clients can’t ignore
  • Tactical tips for networking, selling your transferable skills, and negotiating a pivot—whether that’s into tech, entrepreneurship, or a fresh industry
  • A reminder that your identity is bigger than your job title—and the first action step to reclaim it today
 
Connect with Priya:
Instagram: @priyasam
Website: https://priyasam.com/
Free Masterclass: https://priya-sam.mykajabi.com/the-power-story-playbook-masterclass
 
Connect with Deanna:
Instagram: @dietitiandeanna and @online.entrepreneur.academy
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