EP 12 Unleashing Your Unconscious Brilliance: A Journey of Transition, Belonging, and Empowerment with Janet Nambi

This marks the third of a series of four amazing interviews for International Women’s Month. In this podcast episode, Janet Nambi shares her inspiring journey of transition, self-discovery, and success with JoAnne Pavin. She describes her journey from Uganda to the UK and her roles as a businesswoman, entrepreneur, and mother of four.

Janet emphasizes the importance of defining success on one's own terms and finding personal fulfillment beyond monetary success. She also talks about her evolution from finance to coaching and highlights the significance of filtering out external and internal noise during challenges.

Janet's narrative underscores the themes of transition, belonging, and self-discovery, and she emphasizes the significance of embracing moments with grace. She shares her goal of writing a book on belonging as she transitions back to Washington state and her focus on building her business,  Unconscious Brilliance.

Janet's wisdom resonates through the discussion, offering guidance for individuals navigating transitions or seeking clarity in their professional journeys. Thie episode not only informs but also inspires listeners towards introspection, growth, and seizing opportunities amidst life's challenges.

Follow Janet: 

Linked In:

• http://linkedin.com/in/janetnambi

Website:

• www.unconsciousbrilliance.com

Substack:

• https://substack.com/@janetnambi?r=27kgbu&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile

Follow JoAnne Pavin, CWP: Websites: https://www.joannepavin.com/

https://www.themeal.net/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannepavin/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanne.pavin/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Iamjoannepavin

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joannepavin?si=HA2a7ySsYKwWMw4C

Transcript:

• Chapter 1: Janet's Business Journey (00:50 - 10:57)
• 00:50: Introduction to Janet's journey as a businesswoman, entrepreneur, and mother of four children.
• 03:09: Transition from banking to creating a recruiting agency and coaching others through burnout and business challenges.
• 09:40: Importance of communication with spouse before making significant business decisions.
• Chapter 2: Navigating Transitions and Burnout (13:26 - 25:00)
• 13:26: Janet's online coaching business and helping others navigate transitions and identify burnout.
• 17:22: Mentoring and guiding young women through challenges and transitions.
• 24:09: Steps taken to overcome burnout and reawaken intuition for decision-making.
• Chapter 3: TEDx Talk and Lessons Learned (31:56 - 34:39)
• 31:56: Discussion on Janet's TEDx talk focused on transitioning from her business to personal success.
• 33:16: Empowering individuals going through transitions and embracing the journey.
• 34:39: Plans for a future TEDx talk centered around the theme of belonging.
• Chapter 4: Embracing Transition and Building a Community (45:20 - 53:21)
• 45:20: The importance of quieting external noise and embracing the transition process.
• 49:17: Advice on enjoying the journey and focusing on personal growth during transitions.
• 51:26: Janet's online presence on LinkedIn and Substack for business tips and community building.