#119 When Your Passions Change: How Molly Courtright Built a New Career From Scratch

Have you ever felt a shift in your passions—and wondered if it was okay to change direction?

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow Leadership McKinney classmate, Molly Courtright. Molly shares her remarkable journey from a lifelong passion for theater to her current role as Events and Community Engagement Director at the McKinney Chamber of Commerce.

 

Together, we explore how foundational skills like empathy, teamwork, and self-awareness—honed in the theater world—translate powerfully into business leadership. Molly opens up about her transition from teaching to business, the challenges of balancing career and motherhood, and the mindset shifts that helped her find her new path.

 

Throughout the conversation, you’ll hear reflections on overcoming limiting beliefs, the importance of surrounding yourself with empowering voices, and how practicing self-reflection can lead to a more meaningful and aligned life. Molly also shares how her faith and commitment to loving people will influence her leadership style today.

 

Key Takeaways:

• Why empathy is essential for both great acting and strong leadership

• How life transitions can shift our passions—and that’s okay

• Managing career changes and motherhood without losing yourself

• The power of courageous thinking before confidence is fully formed

• Practical tips for recognizing when it’s time for a change

• The role of faith in leadership and personal growth

• How to keep perspective when things don’t go perfectly

Resources Mentioned:

• Into the Woods (Elizabeth’s favorite musical!)

• Leadership McKinney Program

More about Molly:

Molly Courtright is a lifelong theatre enthusiast, married to her high school sweetheart, and a proud mom. After 11 years as a theatre teacher, she made a successful pivot to the business world and event planning, calling it the best decision she's ever made.

Connect with Molly:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-courtright-447409142/

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