Episode 19: The One Where the Host Became the Guest: My Story of Reinvention and Resilience

This week on Careers & Coffee Talk, we’re doing something a little different... my very first guest, Paul Huang, is back to turn the tables and interview me.

I don’t usually share much of my own story on the show, so we talk about where I started, why this podcast exists, and what it means to build a new identity when your career shifts — especially when it wasn’t part of the plan.

We get into:

☕ Learning humility in my early days at a local newspaper
☕ How FEMA and CISA shaped my career trajectory
☕ Why supporting others through transition feels SUPER personal right now
☕ Growing through discomfort (especially when it’s scary)
☕ Parenting, purpose, special coffee cups, and choosing your next chapter

Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, building confidence, or just love a story about showing up differently than you have before, I hope this one feels like a conversation you needed today.

Grab your coffee, and let's get into it!