The Clarity Shift

The Clarity Shift

A Work of One's Own is for the quietly unraveling and the courageously reimagining. If you're questioning your job, your direction, your worth—or the systems that shaped them—you’re not lost. You’re waking up. This podcast offers grounded, soulful guidance to help you leave behind the “shoulds” and redefine what success, stability, and purpose mean to you. Whether you’re burnt out, pivoting, or seeking something deeper than another productivity hack—this is your space to reflect, rebuild, and root back into what’s real.

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July 17, 2025 2 mins

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So, when, where, how, and why did I become a career coach? How did I start to create and take this path.If you're called by the title of this episode, please feel free to check it out. This description is a highlight of some themes covered in this episode, it is not all-inclusive of all the information that will be shared.______________________________ To work with me go to my website: https://miriamraquelsands.com/ _______________...

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We're going to talk about the key to everything. I'm trying not to be dramatic but it is the truth in my perspective - is that the key to almost everything is vulnerability.Followup to EPs 7, The importance of emotions, and 2, Prioritize your needs.If you're called by the title of this episode, please feel free to check it out. This description is a highlight of some themes covered in this episode, it is not all-inclusive of all th...

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Are you dealing with office politics and drama? People stepping over each other at work and negative energy. When do we have to look in the mirror and say to ourselves - Is this coming from me or is this being projected onto me?If you're called by the title of this episode, please feel free to check it out. This description is a highlight of some themes covered in this episode, it is not all-inclusive of all the information that wi...

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Work sounds like something hard, not fun, and arduous - heavy. And even if we take it into other contexts, like working out - let's redefine the word work so that it works for us. _ If you're called by the title of this episode, please feel free to check it out. This description is a highlight of some themes covered in this episode, it is not all-inclusive of all the information that will be shared. __ To work with me go to my we...

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This episode is for the ones who are done dimming their light. I sit down with the phenomenal Kelli Preston—branding mentor, creative rebel, and self-trust whisperer—for a soulful, no-fluff conversation on building a business (and a life) that reflects all of you.


✨ We talk about:

  • Navigating risk, burnout, and breaking the rules

  • Honoring your body and your boundaries while building your brand

  • Letting go of borrowed blueprints and o...

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What does astrology have to do with job hunting? How do I use my star signs (from TWO different Astrology systems) to help find/create my path? Let's dig in! _ If you're called by the title of this episode, please feel free to check it out. This description is a highlight of some themes covered in this episode, it is not all-inclusive of all the information that will be shared. _ Be a guest on the show!https://calendar.app.google...
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What does it look like to leave behind a high-paying tech job, follow a spiritual call you can’t quite name, and end up becoming an initiated medicine woman?

In this soul-deep conversation, I’m joined by the luminous Katharine Hargreaves—shamanic practitioner, psychedelic facilitator, and ancestral healer—for a powerful exploration of what it means to trust your path even when no one else understands it.

We talk about:

✨ Taking leaps...

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Let's challenge that idea of finding/ creating your purpose. If you're not able or willing to take risks in the short term, it will take much longer to create your ideal lifestyle._If you're called by the title of this episode, please feel free to check it out. This description is a highlight of some themes covered in this episode, it is not all-inclusive of all the information that will be shared._To work with me go to my website:...

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What does it mean to live truly on your own terms—especially in a world that rewards conformity and punishes vulnerability? In this episode, astrologer, life coach, and activist Tracey Rogers joins me for a deep, empowering conversation on shedding societal scripts, reclaiming your imagination, and choosing authenticity—even when it’s scary.


We explore:

  • Why unlearning is as important as learning

  • Tracey’s nonlinear journey from int...

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I'm gonna give you all a list of some of my favorite books. Some are fiction and non-fiction, and some I've had for decades. Why do they continue to hold a special place in my heart? Maybe they'll inspire you too :)_If you're called by the title of this episode, please feel free to check it out. This description is a highlight of some themes covered in this episode, it is not all-inclusive of all the information that will be shared...
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In this episode, we dive into the age-old debate of being a generalist versus a specialist, particularly in the context of career fulfillment and life satisfaction. We explore the societal pressures that push us toward specialization and the potential drawbacks of such a narrow focus. Drawing on personal experiences, the episode emphasizes the benefits of a generalist approach, allowing for greater adaptability, variety, and long-t...
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Is there such a thing as a work-life balance? There's no way to keep all the personal and professional disks juggling at the same time - always. Is there?_If you're called by the title of this episode, please feel free to check it out. This description is a highlight of some themes covered in this episode, it is not all-inclusive of all the information that will be shared._Be a guest on the show!https://calendar.app.google/ccnuE1LH...
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I’m joined by the radiant Lea Landaverde—a financial educator, queer first-gen Latina, and founder of Riqueza Collective. We dive deep into Lea’s journey from childhood entrepreneurship to corporate burnout, and her brave pivot into building a business rooted in equity, education, and community.

Lea opens up about:
💸 Navigating the financial trauma of the 2008 crisis
🏛️ Leaving Wall Street to reclaim her worth and power
🔥 What it me...

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In this episode of The Calm Bomb, I’m joined by the vibrant and deeply grounded Deanna Seymour — founder of The Playhouse, a grassroots business collective built for freethinking entrepreneurs who want to grow without the grind. We talk about the unglamorous reality behind most “get rich quick” promises, how fun and friendship can be the ultimate business strategy, and what it means to build something sustainable, one real connecti...

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What does it mean to be ready for change to make a career switch? What does it feel like? How do we even know if that's something we want to be looking into if we want to even do it? So how do you really know?

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March 21, 2025 16 mins
What are we REALLY getting paid for when we work for someone else? When we take on a role - those specific job descriptions and requirements? What do you get in return for the time that you don't get back?If you're called by the title of this episode, please feel free to check it out. This description is a highlight of some themes covered in this episode, it is not all-inclusive of all the information that will be shared.__________...
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What if success isn’t about following the ‘right’ path, but creating your own?

In this episode, I sit down with Amelia Hruby, writer, educator, and founder of Softer Sounds, to talk about radical self-trust, personal agency, and redefining success on your own terms.

We explore:
✨ How to stop making decisions based on “shoulds” and start listening to yourself
✨ Why self-trust is a practice (not a one-time realization)
✨ What happens when...

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What's the difference between a passion and a hobby? You can be passionate about something and not necessarily make an income._If you're called by the title of this episode, please feel free to check it out. This description is a highlight of some themes covered in this episode, it is not all-inclusive of all the information that will be shared._Be a guest on the show! ⁠⁠⁠https://calendar.app.google/ccnuE1LHPnyppP4f9⁠⁠ To work with...

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