What happens when everything falls apart in just a few months - your marriage, your job, your sense of self - and you’re left sitting in a turbocharged Audi thinking, “At least I can sleep on my leather seats”? In this deeply honest conversation, author, podcaster, blogger, and storyteller Eric Payne shares what it means to rebuild when life gut-punches you from every direction. From navigating divorce and job loss to redefining success and self-worth, Eric opens up about being laid off, reclaiming his identity, and how you can start showing up as your whole self, flaws and all.
Eric Payne has more than 15 years of experience leading content strategy, editorial operations, and brand storytelling across media, healthcare, tech, and culture. He’s been a trusted voice for brands who want their stories to stand out, and as a podcaster and memoirist, he brings heart and clarity to everything he creates.
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