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The Career Breakers Show

Welcome to The Career Breakers Show—a podcast for bold professionals reimagining work. Hosted by career coach Adriane Jones, we explore stories of pivots, pauses, and transitions that challenge the traditional career path. Each episode features candid conversations with professionals who have redefined career success on their own terms. From career breaks to major pivots, these conversations offer inspiration, practical insights, and the confidence to create a career that truly fits your life. If

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16. Anita Guru: Breaking the Cycle of Burnout and The...

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2025/02/12

Anita Guru is a Career Breaker.After years of building a successful career in corporate learning and development, Anita found herself facing a personal mental health crisis. Burnout, stress, and exhaustion had taken their toll, forcing her to confront a difficult truth—her career was no longer sustainable.In this episode, Anita shares how she made the courageous decision to step away, prioritize her well-being, and reimagine what success truly meant. Through deep reflection and healing, she found

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00:29:42

15. Brea Starmer: From Layoff to Building a Future of...

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2025/02/04

Brea Starmer is a Career Breaker.After being laid off while pregnant, Brea faced a crossroads that ultimately reshaped her career and the future of work for many others. With a background in tech marketing, startups, and consulting, she found herself piecing together short-term projects to fund her own maternity leave—an experience that sparked the idea for her company, Lions + Tigers. In this episode, Brea shares how her career break became a launchpad for entrepreneurship. She opens up about

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00:40:35

14. Adriane Jones: [SEASON FINALE] Reflections from...

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2024/12/19

Adriane Jones is a Career Breaker.In this special season finale of The Career Breakers Show, Adriane, the host and creator of the podcast, takes the guest seat to reflect on her own career break journey. Burnt out and dissatisfied, Adriane made the bold decision to step away from her career in 2024—a move that became a transformative chapter in her life. Joined by Kim Middleton, a fellow Career Breaker and guest from Episode 2, who steps into the host seat, Adriane dives into her evolving

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00:34:09

13. Allison Whaley: Redefining Success with Courage...

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2024/12/10

Allison Whaley is a Career Breaker.After spending over a decade in product marketing for VC-funded FinTech startups, Allison rose to a director role and became a sought-after industry speaker. Yet, she reached a point where success, as traditionally defined, no longer resonated. About a year ago, Allison courageously stepped away from her career without another job lined up to redefine what success looks like and explore her true passions. In this episode, Allison shares how her career break

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12. Avni Shah: Designing a Life Beyond Google

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2024/12/03

Avni Shah is a Career Breaker.After spending 18 years at Google working on iconic products like Search, Chrome, Maps, and Google for Education, Avni made the bold decision to take a career break. Initially planning for a short pause, her time away has stretched into nearly three years of reflection, renewal, and self-discovery. In this episode, Avni shares how stepping away from her career gave her the space to explore what she truly wants in life, reconnect with her values, and dive into new

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11. Lila Cantor: Turing a Layoff Into an Opportunity...

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2024/11/26

Lila Cantor is a Career Breaker.After navigating a layoff from her role in tech, Lila faced a moment of uncertainty that ultimately became an opportunity for growth. With a background spanning healthcare, tech, and leadership, she chose to take a step back, reflect on her career path, and prioritize her well-being. In this episode, Lila shares how her break allowed her to grieve the loss of her previous role, focus on self-care, and uncover new possibilities. After her break, she built a

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00:30:37

10. Vale Jokisch: Designing a Balanced Life After...

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2024/11/19

Vale Jokisch is a Career Breaker. After years of leadership in the social and environmental impact space, Vale found herself facing burnout, personal loss, and a desire to be more present for her family. Encouraged by a friend’s reminder that she’s irreplaceable at home but not at work, Vale made the courageous decision to step away from her executive role and take a break. In this episode, Vale shares how she structured her break intentionally—focusing on family, local volunteering, creative

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00:31:15

9. Shannon Kenyon: Networking Your Way to a New Career

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2024/11/12

Shannon Kenyon is a Career Breaker. After realizing that her role no longer aligned with her vision as a leader, Shannon took the courageous step to leave her job and refocus on what truly mattered. During her break, she launched her “coffee project”—a unique approach to networking that allowed her to explore new possibilities and ultimately led her to a rewarding career in learning and development. In this episode, Shannon shares the highs and lows of her journey, from overcoming anxiety and

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8. Erica Davis: From Corporate Burnout to Wellness Coach

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2024/11/04

Erica Davis is a Career Breaker. After nearly two decades in healthcare leadership, Erica found herself feeling burnt out and unfulfilled, craving a life more centered around family, health, and her own well-being. She took a brave step back from her corporate role to explore her passions and priorities, embarking on a four-month sabbatical to reconnect with what truly mattered. During her time off, Erica focused on family, mountain biking, and discovering her calling in wellness coaching. This

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7. Alison Tierney: Redefining Success—From Career...

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2024/10/28

Alison Tierney is a Career Breaker.After reaching a leadership role, Alison realized the traditional career path wasn’t bringing her the fulfillment she had envisioned. She took a courageous step and embraced a career break to rediscover what truly brings her joy in both work and life. During her break, Alison navigated the anxieties and self-doubt that can come with stepping away. Through community involvement, volunteering, and a focus on patience and self-discovery, Alison gained new

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6. Cecile Oreste: Reimagining Life and Work Through...

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2024/10/22

Cecile Oreste is a Career Breaker. With a marketing and communications career spanning non-profit arts organizations in cities across the globe, Cecile has always valued travel and exploration. After reflecting on her career during the pandemic, she made the bold decision to take an extended break—traveling for a year and a half with her partner while working part-time remotely. Cecile's break led her to embrace a new perspective on work-life balance, challenging the idea that career success is

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00:27:08

5. Colby Nichols: Rediscovering Purpose Through a...

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2024/10/15

Colby Nichols is a Career Breaker. After co-founding and running a successful design studio for 12 years, Colby found himself at a crossroads. Burnt out and no longer connected to his "why," he knew something had to change. Overwhelmed by the challenges of entrepreneurship and the added stress of the pandemic, Colby made the courageous decision to step away from his work for a year-plus-long break. That decision marked the start of Colby’s journey to slow down, let go of productivity pressures,

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4. Megan Leatherman: Embracing the Natural Pause

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2024/10/08

Megan Leatherman is a Career Breaker. After working in a burnout-inducing HR job, Megan knew she needed a change. She left her corporate role in Boston and moved back to Oregon. Though she had no idea what she wanted to do next, she was certain of one thing: she couldn't continue down the same path. That leap marked the beginning of Megan’s journey to realign her work with nature’s cycles and break away from capitalism’s relentless push for productivity. During a second career break in late

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00:25:31

3. Chris Coladonato: Purposeful Pause to Forest...

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2024/10/01

Chris Coladonato is a Career Breaker. After years of thriving in corporate talent development, Chris Coladonato felt a growing sense of unfulfillment and knew it was time for a change. Taking a courageous leap, she stepped away from her corporate career to launch her own consulting business, only to find herself replicating the same patterns she sought to escape. It wasn’t until she attended a transformative retreat that Chris discovered her true calling: guiding others to reconnect with

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00:27:36

2. Kim Middleton: From "Just Can't" to a Purposeful...

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2024/09/24

Kim Middleton is a Career Breaker. After achieving tenure as a professor early in her career, Kim found herself unfulfilled and ready for a change. She took a bold step by moving across the country for a new role in academic administration, but it wasn’t until she took a sabbatical that she discovered a more meaningful path. Today, Kim works in a museum, where she feels more aligned with her values and purpose. Tune in to hear Kim’s powerful story and learn how embracing uncertainty can lead to a

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1. Ha Nguyen: Navigating Career Breaks and Building a...

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2024/09/17

Ha Nguyen is a Career Breaker. She has taken two purposeful career breaks that ultimately led to a more meaningful and fulfilling career. Today, she leads a portfolio career, the result of stepping back and asking herself, "What is the life I want to lead next?" She then visualized that life and took small, intentional steps to make it a reality. Tune in to hear Ha’s inspiring story and learn how you too can take steps toward creating a career that aligns with the life you want to lead

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The Trailer

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2024/08/01

The Career Breakers Show - Coming Soon! Welcome to The Career Breakers Show trailer! Discover real stories of people who paused their careers and experienced remarkable transformations, inspiring you to reimagine your own career journey. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/let-good-times-roll License code: IZSHZUICLD1SB7OT

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