<p>In this empowering episode of Pockets of Knowledge, host Desiree Stanley welcomes career strategist and coach Rachel Spekman for a grounded and inspiring conversation about redefining work, purpose, and what it means to build a soul-aligned career. As the founder of Made For More Coaching—with a background in both startups and therapy—Rachel shares her unique approach to helping high-performing professionals move from “soul-sucking” jobs to careers that light them up.</p><p>Rachel and Desiree explore the emotional and practical realities of navigating career transitions, especially for women in midlife who feel stuck, burned out, or disconnected from their work. Rachel offers tangible tools like the “three Cs” framework (community, contribution, and challenge), career audits, and a fresh take on how to balance financial needs with emotional fulfillment. They also discuss the value of clarity, the myths around income and success, and why quitting with a plan is more powerful than just walking away.</p><p>Whether you&#39;re feeling disconnected in your current role, considering a major pivot, or simply seeking more meaning in your professional life, this episode is filled with thoughtful insights, practical strategies, and soul-level encouragement to help you step into a career that feels aligned, sustainable, and truly your own.</p><p>Bio:</p><p>Rachel Spekman is a veteran coach who helps professionals who are unfulfilled in their careers identify how to tap into their unique potential. After 15 years in marketing brands, 10 years helping startup founders, and 5 years as a therapist, she has helped hundreds of people to reinvent themselves and their careers. </p><p>Rachel now focuses all of her time and energies on helping high-performing professionals go from high pay, miserable, and unhealthy in their careers to applying their gifts and talents in ways that make them great incomes by aligning with their values and purpose.</p><p>Connect with Rachel:</p><p>Email: [email protected]</p><p>Website: https://www.rachelspekman.com/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RachelSpekmanCareerConsulting</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelspekman/</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMoreCoach</p><p>Resources:</p><p>https://www.rachelspekman.com/high-stakes-career-audit</p><p>Books mentioned:</p><p>Meaningful Work How to Ignite Passion and Performance in Every Employee By Wes Adams, Tamara Myles  - https://bookshop.org/a/116550/9781541704534</p><p>https://amzn.to/49y4UOZ</p><p>Podcasts mentioned:</p><p> The Midlife Chrysalis with Chip Conley - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midlife-chrysalis/id1817695682</p><p>———</p><p>Enjoy this Podcast? If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your friends so that they can be educated, informed, inspired and empowered!</p><p>Questions? Contact me through my website, www.PocketsofKnowledge.com, or find me on Instagram @desireedstanley. Thanks for listening!</p><p>———</p><p>This podcast is intended to educate, inspire, and empower you on your personal journey. Please note that individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.</p>