The Career Decision Everyone Questioned…After I Earned My MBA
Aug 18, 2026
What happens when the thing you genuinely want to do doesn’t make sense to everyone else?
Years ago, after earning my MBA and building a successful corporate career, I made a decision that surprised almost everyone around me.
I became an aerobics instructor.
Some people thought the job was beneath me. Others questioned why I would choose something that didn’t match the image of success they had created for my life.
Looking back, I realize that decision became one of the most important turning points of my life.
In this episode, I share five powerful lessons that continue to guide every career transition, reinvention, and new season I’ve entered since then.
We explore:
• Why fulfillment matters more than prestige
• How to trust your own vision when others don’t understand it
• The many ways work can “pay” you beyond a paycheck
• Why you don’t need a crowd to pursue your purpose
• How exploring your personality prepares you for opportunities you cannot yet imagine
Whether you’re considering a career change, retirement, entrepreneurship, ministry, or simply trying to become more of who you were created to be, this conversation will encourage you to trust yourself and move forward with courage.
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Tell me in the comments — which of the 5 do you need most in your circle right now?
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