How many of us feel like we need time off? I can feel all the affirmative head nods at answering that question! Most of us take vacations. But what is entailed in a real career break with structured time off? Is it something that more employers and even small businesses should consider for some of their team members? What are the implications, both financially and with productivity? Also, what are the implications for the person taking a career break? Is it too risky? Is too much professional momentum lost for both the employer and employee? We answer some of those questions today in this interview with Laura Nguyen who has an extensive background in helping high-achieving leaders go from burned out to balanced.

Takeaways: 1. Take time to play, pause, plan and pursue. 2. Find your circle of trusted and truthful contacts that know how to ask the right type of questions for you to gain clarity. 3. It's possible to take a career break without sacrificing your professional momentum/trajectory and cultural attitudes towards career breaks have shifted significantly 4. Define one fun activity for this next week. Contact Laura at: https://lauranguyen.co or https://sollesolutions.com

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction
01:59 - Laura Nguyen's Background
06:43 - Career Break vs. Vacation
10:38 - Common Fears of Taking a Career Break
18:16 - Duration of a Career Break
20:40 - Overcoming Burnout and Hesitation
22:46 - Importance of Trusted Friends
27:01 - Long-Term Benefits of a Career Break
31:40 - Employer's Role in Career Breaks
34:54 - Mental Obstacles to Taking a Break
38:21 - Key Takeaway for Listeners
41:47 - How to Contact Laura
43:20 - Outro

Today we dive into the transformative world of angel investing—a dynamic force driving innovation and change. Angel investing refers to the practice of individuals, often called angel investors, providing financial support to early-stage startups and entrepreneurs in exchange for equity ownership. These investments not only fund groundbreaking ideas but also fuel economic growth, create jobs, and bring life-changing products and services to market. In this episode, we’ll explore with our guest Marcia Dawood, how angel investing impacts industries, communities, and even personal legacies. Marcia is especially passionate about helping women receive funding from angel investing. We will show why it’s more than just financial backing—it’s a catalyst for meaningful change.

Marcia Dawood is the author of Do Good While Doing Well, where she shares a lot of the resources given in this podcast. Find out more about Marcia at: www.marciadawood.com

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Aging often comes with misconceptions, but the truth is, it’s not a limitation—it’s a superpower. As you look in the mirror, you may see deepening lines around your eyes, additional wrinkles and even thinning hair. As you scroll through Instagram-perfect images, it’s hard NOT to feel like you’re too old, outdated and in no way, competitive. However, you have years of experience that have equipped you with wisdom, resilience, and a unique perspective that can’t be taught in a classroom or posted on a meme.

In this episode, we’re diving into how aging ENHANCES your value in life and work, showing why your accumulated knowledge and skills are your greatest assets. Whether you're navigating a career pivot, mentoring others, or chasing a lifelong dream, your experience can be the foundation for your most impactful chapter yet.

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00:00 - Aging is a Superpower
02:01 - Experience as Competitive Edge
05:35 - Networking Power and Influence
07:46 - Richer Perspective with Age
09:40 - Opportunity for Reinvention
12:02 - Importance of Mentorship and Leadership
14:25 - Age is Just a Number
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16:39 - Thanks for Joining Us