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June 15, 2023 36 mins

Making life choices isn’t always easy. Career changes, when (or if) to have a family, where to live, etc. Everyone around you will their own opinions about what is right for you. What do you listen to and what don’t you? How do you make choices that might not be what most think you should do? Emily Mendenhall has always done what feels right to her and made some decisions that most in her career path thought were different. Hear her story and get inspired to carve your own path and have it all.

 

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS

  • Emily’s thirst for knowledge and asking questions.
  • Starting a family while also building her career.
  • Writing her first historical nonfiction book.
  • Finding space for yourself and prioritizing your mental health.
 

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[1:24] Who is Emily Mendenhall?
[4:36] Traveling the world while growing a family.
[11:29] Emily’s newest research project
[11:29] Writing her first historical fiction book about her family.
[24:03] Where does Emily go for personal development?
[27:49] Is Emily an introvert or extrovert?
[28:30] One goal for the upcoming year.
[29:45] Piece of advice that has stuck with her
[32:01] What’s a non-negotiable?

 
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