Her Next Chapters
by Christina Kohl
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122. When You Don’t Know What’s Next: Navigating a Season of Change
122. When You Don’t Know What’s Next: Navigating a Season of Change
About this podcast
This podcast is for moms with an empty nest on the horizon who are reclaiming & redefining their identity outside of motherhood, which might include a job search. On this show we’ll have raw conversations about our ever-changing roles as moms, hear from women who restarted their careers, and share tactical tips for a successful job search after a career break.
Episodes
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- 122. When You Don’t Know What’s Next: Navigating a Season of Change · 13 minWhat do you do when you know something is changing, but you don’t yet know what comes next? In this episode of Her Next Chapters, I’m reflecting on midlife transitions, career…
- 121. Job Search Networking for People Who Hate Networking · 21 minIf the word networking makes you want to hide in the corner, this episode is for you. Networking doesn’t have to mean walking into a crowded professional event, making awkward…
- 120. The Question That Changed Everything · 10 minSometimes the biggest thing standing between us and our next chapter isn't a lack of qualifications—it's the story we're telling ourselves. In this episode, I share two pivotal…
- 119. Permission to Pause: Why Rest Is Part of Your Job Search and Life Strategy · 7 minAfter five consecutive weeks of job search episodes, I'm hitting pause — and I'm making the case that you should too. In this episode, I share that I'm heading to Italy for a…
- 118. Build a Target Employer List and Job Search with Intention · 12 minYou're not 22. You're not looking for your first job out of college. And you're not willing to take just anything. So why are you searching like you are? In this episode of the…
- 117. Your References Are More Than References: How to Build a Job Search Support Team · 12 minIn this episode of Her Next Chapters, we continue the job search series by talking about a commonly overlooked strategy: gathering references at the beginning of your job search…
- 116. Above & Beyond: The Job Application Moves Nobody's Making (But Should Be) · 16 minAre your job applications disappearing into a black hole? You're not alone — and it's not your resume. It's the system. In this episode, host (and career coach) Christina Kohl…
- 115. Why Your Job Search Feels Scattered (And How to Get Clear on What You Actually Want) · 15 minIf your job search feels scattered, frustrating, or like you're spinning your wheels… this episode is for you. In this second episode of the Job Search Series, we’re stepping…
- 114. You’re Not Getting Interviews for a Reason - Let’s Fix That · 16 minIf you’ve been applying for jobs and not getting interviews, it’s not random - and it doesn’t mean you’re not qualified. In this episode of Her Next Chapters, we kick off a…
- 113. Stop Waiting for Motivation: What to Do Instead · 10 minEver find yourself waiting to feel motivated before you start? You’re not alone. And it might be the exact reason you’re stuck. In this episode, I’m sharing a real-life moment…
- 112. "Hope You Speak Japanese" — An Unexpected Conversation · 18 minI considered walking out of a tiny Tokyo restaurant because it felt uncomfortable, unfamiliar, and way too hard to navigate in English. It seemed like every head turned when we…
- 111. From Teacher To Tech Founder: A Career Pivot into AI with Guest Brenda Brusegard · 36 minCareer pivots rarely happen in a straight line. In this episode of Her Next Chapters, Christina talks with Brenda Brusegard, founder of Informed Tech Solutions, about her…
- 110. Midlife Identity Shift and Career Reinvention with Kiersten Lortz · 33 minWhat happens when a lifelong identity no longer fits the season you’re in? In this episode of Her Next Chapters, Christina sits down with Kiersten Lortz, former professional…
- 109. She Left a 17-Year Teaching Career to Find Herself — Here's What She Found | with Alyssa Smith · 57 minWhat happens when grief, divorce, and a career crossroads all arrive at once? For parenting coach Alyssa Smith, they arrived together in 2022 — and changed everything. After 17…
- 108. A Whole-Life Approach to Health With Guest Missi Bantner · 46 minIn this episode of Her Next Chapters, Christina sits down with Missi Bantner, an integrative neuro rehab, fitness, yoga, and nutrition coach and founder of Whole Life Health…
- 107. Career Pivots & Food Freedom: Aimee Gindin on Leaving the C-Suite to Found The Full Plate · 47 minWhat if your most aligned work sits at the crossroads of what you’ve done and what you’re drawn to now? Aimee Gindin’s career is a masterclass in the "winding path," featuring…
- 106. My Word of the Year for 2026: Present · 14 minInstead of New Year’s resolutions that fade fast, this episode explores choosing a word of the year—and why present became my anchor for 2026. We talk about what it really means…
- 105. Holiday Networking: How To Talk About Your Career During The Holidays (And Beyond) · 23 minDecember is often written off as a slow time for job searching, but it’s actually one of the best times of year to network. In this episode of Her Next Chapters, we’re talking…
- 104. Leaving a Six-Figure Job to Start Over: Renee’s Story of Alignment and Purpose · 52 minIn this week’s episode of Her Next Chapters, I sit down with mindset coach and former school principal Renee DeVore, whose story is one of the most powerful midlife reinventions…
- 103. Gratitude, Conversations, and a Thanksgiving That Feels Like You · 17 minAs we head into Thanksgiving next week, the holidays can feel full, quiet, joyful, overwhelming, or… a mix of all of the above. In this episode, I’m sharing three simple ways to…
