*BONUS ANNOUNCEMENT* I'm offering a free 20 min laser coaching session to anyone who: 1. Makes their intro post--let's get to know one another!! 2. Fills out the poll for Q & A times/group coaching feedback 3. Does at least TWO of our weekly engagement posts + comments/likes other member posts 🏅Send me a DM when you've completed these (Deadline=11:59pm CST on Thursday May 28th)🏅 Prompt: Share a moment this week where you felt most like yourself. I'll kick us off: Even though I have surgery coming up on Friday, I really didn't want to have to let go of my garden this summer. When I mentioned that to @Jason Toupence he made sure that didn't happen and I was so grateful. I am most myself when I'm out in nature with my hands and feet in the dirt. This is what brought me to the place of finding a career that allows me to make my own schedule. Doing these things causes me some pain right now, but it really pales in comparison to the joy it brings and, honestly, if you get stuck trying to figure out the direction you're trying to go...be intentional about finding those moments/activities that bring you immense amounts of joy, make you feel accomplished, or that just feel as easy as breathing. This is information. After years of being programmed to feel like sitting at a desk for 8 hours/day is "natural", it may take some work to dig up what your truth really is and that's ok. Lean into it. This is the work that will really bring about change. Alright...your turn...post your own Wednesday Win and tag someone in the community so we can witness you! Remember, those likes=levels=more access to resources!

Today’s challenge: say ONE thing in a more identity-aligned way than usual and report back. 🎊🏆Post wins afterward 🏆🎊 My commitment: gonna make a story content piece about my own raw mirror moment (so I get to do Mon and Tues together haha). Unapologetically telling the story from my perspective for a change!

Hey y'all! I'm Kat, happy to be here. I'm a late in life diagnosed neurospicy! So deciding on a career was always hard because my imagination gets the better of me most days. Did not follow the traditional path & go to college straight out of high school. I was in my early 20's when I went to cosmetology school. I did get my license & did hair for about 11 years. But psoriatic arthritis had other plans & I had to stop doing hair 3 years ago. I'm currently working retail while trying to get on disability. But I'm physically & mentally burned out. Even though I'm trying to get on disability, I don't want it to be my ending at 37 years old. I still want to do something, but I'm lost. I want to go back to school, but idk what for & I also have my physical limitations to take into consideration as well. & on that note, can't wait to see what's in store here

TLDR (but, really do read it lol): Please weigh in on your best availability during the week! Hey friends! For many of us, this community is a chance to connect with other queer professionals and remind ourselves that we're not alone in this 🌈 Connection can happen in many ways: 1. Kind words/support on posts 2. Allowing ourselves to be vulnerable enough to be seen 3. Asking great questions based on the weekly engagement or the resources in the classroom 4. Coming into live (virtual) sessions Each week, I will be hosting a Q & A session--you might be wondering something about the functionality of this community, need some brief advice about a situation in your career, or you might even have a question that could benefit the rest of the people in the call. Note: these are NOT coaching calls. If you're looking for more personalized support, use this link to book a call: https://calendly.com/deliberatecreator/career-reinvention-conversation Additionally, I would love to give people the opportunity to join *one* of our group coaching sessions during the 8 week cohort that starts June 1st. Finally, I'm thinking it would be cool to have a few unstructured meetups, just so we can get to know each other better. So, ultimately, I'm looking for availability. I will do my best to accommodate, but it's always a challenge, so I'll choose the option with the most feedback by the end of this week to schedule the Q&A call for the foreseeable future. If your availability falls WAY outside of these options, please drop a comment below :)

I'm Morgan, a free member. Mankato, MN. I am here because I want to find a career path where I can be authentic to my identity as a whole queer, pagan, neurodivergent, trans without masking and facing further burnout. I went to college for biology with an emphasis in ecology and evolutionary biology. Then graduated, didn't go to grad school as I planned. Did job after job of unfulfilling jobs and most with toxic work environments of many types from QC in manufacturing, agricultural labs, retail, barista, and caregiving. However, when you have to mask, feel unauthentic and aren't fulfilled at your job it makes dealing with workplace toxicity harder. I developed workplace trauma along with other mental health struggles which affected my attendance and job stability. My resume isn't ideal at the moment. I am currently applying for disability, but I know I can thrive in the right environment with the right support. Therefore, I am trying to get back into the job market and find a fulfilling and accepting job. Hopefully, one that won't throw me right back into burnout.