Real Advice for Real Life Transitions
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The group chat is wide open... and y’all did not hold back.
In this solo episode, Jeannette and Mona answer voice notes directly from YOU! Tune in as they give their most honest, heartfelt, and hilarious advice on everything from bold career pivots to how to survive motherhood and find your peace. It’s giving: group chat, girl talk, and big sister wisdom all in one.
Whether you're navigating burnout, debating a return to your career field, trying to fund your next chapter with $8K, or wondering if it’s even okay to want more - this episode is packed with real answers, vulnerable stories, and "oof, that hit" moments.
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KEY POINTS
- Bold life lessons from Jeannette & Mona's biggest pivots
- Fear vs. intuition: how to trust your gut
- How to create “me time” as a mom or caregiver
- What to do with $8,000 and no job
- Returning to your career field after time away
- Storytelling and marketing tips for new entrepreneurs
- Makeup tips for beginners who are tired but still wanna glow
- How to support your child’s dream in media & journalism
- Navigating guilt, village parenting, and saying yes to help
- Rebuilding confidence after a major life change
QUOTES
“Life favors the bold.” – Mona Kosar Abdi
“You always win when you bet on yourself.”– Jeannette Reyes
“Fear is only an indication that this is something that matters to you.” – Jeannette Reyes
“If you live small, you would get small results.” – Mona Kosar Abdi
"It's no longer a badge of honor to be exhausted, to be overwhelmed, [or] to be stressed out." – Jeannette Reyes
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