My Career Story: From Aspiring Doctor to Project Manager

In this episode of Between Now and Next, I’m sharing the full story of how I landed where I am today, because it was not a straight line. From childhood dreams of becoming a doctor to falling into marketing, consulting, and eventually project management, my path has been shaped by caregiving, burnout, and a deep desire for meaningful work.

You’ll hear how tracking my parents’ medical records as a teen unknowingly developed my strengths in organization, communication, and strategic thinking. How freelancing opened the door to entrepreneurship. How burnout nudged me toward a new field. And how I found clarity by trusting my skills even when I didn’t have the whole plan figured out.

✨ Key Takeaways:

* Why I left the medical field behind and how caregiving still shaped my future

* How freelancing and imposter syndrome shaped my early career

* The pivot from marketing into consulting, then project management

* How burnout became a turning point

* Encouragement for anyone navigating a career change

💡 This episode is for you if…

* You’re unsure how your past experiences connect to your next step

* You’re navigating burnout or feeling stuck in your current role

* You want to hear a real, honest story about changing careers without a “perfect plan”

💬 Let’s Stay Connected: If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend or leave a comment with your own career story. I’d love to know what’s one lesson you’ve learned from an unexpected career detour?

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