Her Intentional Reset

The universe doesn't always shout — sometimes it whispers for years before it knocks. And if you keep ignoring the knock, eventually it hits you over the head with a frying pan — and for Molly, that frying pan had a name: layoff.ABOUT GUEST: If you're a woman in your 40s or 50s sitting with a quiet voice that keeps asking is this really it? — this episode is your origin story too. Her Intentional Reset host Molly Wipperfurth shares the real timeline behind her own midlife career change: the slow burn that started long before the layoff, the personal detour that clarified everything, and the decision to treat job loss as an invitation for genuine career exploration alongside her search for what's next.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:[00:58] The whisper, knock, and frying pan framework — how to recognize which signal the universe is sending you about your midlife career change[06:09] How a deeply personal detour became the unexpected catalyst for Molly's second act career exploration[13:15] What the first minutes of a layoff call actually feel like — and the inner voice that whispered "this is it, this is your time"[17:19] The exact moment Molly committed to her career pivot for women like her — out loud, unrehearsed, and terrified[20:19] What stepping back from the corporate ladder really costs you to unlearn: ego, job titles, lifestyle creep, and the $36 bottle of wineTHIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ROOTS & BLOOM 🌿 Roots & Bloom is a mobile plant shop now popping up across the Twin Cities, founded by Ciara Curtis. From painting and planting to plant bingo, Roots & Bloom turns plants into a full self-care experience. Follow @rootsandbloom_studio on Instagram to see where the mobile shop is popping up next — and mention Her Intentional Reset for 20% off any plant purchase. Because taking care of yourself is always worth it.CONNECT WITH HIRInstagram @ herintentionalreset.coFacebook @ Her Intentional Reset.coWebsite: www.herintentionalreset.comIf HIR has been valuable to you, you can support the show here: Kofi Support The ShowNo pressure — just making it easy for listeners who want to say so.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/the-way-forwardLicense code: RVGOVVHKDJFBKVJC

There is a moment when something finally feels like you — not the version of you that carpools and manages spreadsheets, but the version that has been waiting. Marissa found hers in a color drape. She didn’t blow up her life — she built a new one, slowly, intentionally, one client at a time, and she is here to show you exactly how she did it.About Marissa RayMarissa Ray went from dental office manager and self-described introvert to House of Colour franchise owner with a waitlist and a TV segment — not by quitting her life overnight, but by saying yes to one small thing that brought her joy and following it with intention. She built a thriving business from a converted storage room — one client at a time — while raising three daughters and navigating an adult ADHD diagnosis. Marissa is a curator of confidence, a mentor to fellow consultants, and living proof that building slow and building intentionally is not a weakness — it is the strategy.This conversation is a masterclass in building a part-time side gig into a full-time career pivot without burning down the life you already have.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:WHAT YOU WILL LEARN[02:30] How Marissa reclaimed her identity and sense of self — and how that single spark became a career[27:00] What intentional, slow-build growth actually looks like — the real timeline, trade-offs, and mindset behind turning a part-time side gig into a full-time business[45:00] How an adult ADHD diagnosis reframed everything about the way Marissa runs her business — and why self-awareness is a superpower, not a setback[01:01:00] How to learn to sell without feeling salesy — and why believing in your own value is the skill that unlocks everything else[01:08:00] The Profit First method in practice: how Marissa pays herself first, gives intentionally, and builds a business that funds the life she actually wantsGUEST OFFER:If you’re interested in finding your own colors and style, book an appointment. Come see me or find a consultant near you because there may be other stylists in your area. View all House of Colour stylists here: houseofcolour.com/find-consultantIf you think this could be a career fit for you, reach out.If this episode resonated with you, subscribe on your preferred streaming platform and share it with one woman who needs to hear it. Every subscribe and every share helps this community grow.GUEST RESOURCESBooks:Profit First by Mike Michalowicz — The small business financial system Marissa uses to pay herself first and manage cash flow intentionallyThe Total Money Makeover / Financial Peace by Dave Ramsey — The debt-free philosophy behind Marissa’s family money decisions and college savings strategyWhen: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel Pink — The book that changed how Marissa structures her entire workday and week around energy peaks and lullsRemarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt — Marissa’s favorite recent fiction read (and soon to be a movie)It Sounds Like Love by Ashley Poston — A romcom Marissa says stuck with her long after the last pagePodcasts:The Lazy Genius Podcast by Kendra Adachi — Marissa’s life-changing recommendation, and the source of the infamous “Change Your Life Chicken” recipeGUEST LINKSFacebook Page URL: @houseofcolour.minneapolis.swInstagram Username: @houseofcolour.minneapolis.swLinkedIn Profile URL: @houseofcolour-minneapolis-sw Website:houseofcolour.com/marissarayYou can also note that there are consultants across the US and can be found here houseofcolour.com/find-consultantCONNECT WITH HIRInstagram @ herintentionalreset.coFacebook @ Her Intentional Reset.coWebsite: www.herintentionalreset.comIf HIR has been valuable to you, you can support the show here: Kofi Support The ShowNo pressure — just making it easy for listeners who want to say so.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/the-way-forwardLicense code: RVGOVVHKDJFBKVJC

You've spent years inside corporate America watching how the game is played — what gets negotiated behind closed doors, what's actually in that separation agreement, and what your employer is hoping you never think to ask. Carol Thompson spent 12 years as a corporate HR director before walking away to build her own consulting practice from scratch — and in this conversation she hands you both sides of the playbook: how to set your rates, land your first client, and build a location-independent business without a brick and mortar, how to job search in the age of AI including what recruiters actually want to see on your resume now, and the HR insider knowledge every employee needs before they're ever handed a severance package.ABOUT CAROL THOMPSON:Carol Thompson walked away from her corporate HR director role, turned her expertise into Thompson Professional Resources — a fully remote HR and legal consulting practice — and never went back to an office. She also coaches professionals through career transitions as part of the Power Connections outplacement team, sitting on both sides of the equation: helping businesses navigate HR and employment law, and helping individuals who've been laid off rebuild their confidence, navigate the modern job search, and land what's next. In this conversation, she delivers a dual playbook — the practical financial and strategic framework she used to build her second act career as a solo founder, and the job search tools every woman over 40 needs to compete in the age of AI: resume strategy, ATS systems, LinkedIn algorithms, and what to negotiate before you sign anything.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:[00:05:20] Why saying yes to an unexpected offer — even one completely outside your lane — can become the defining move of your entire career, and what Carol's "always answer the call" mantra actually means in practice[00:09:20] How to land your first consulting client before you even have a company name — and why your previous employer may already be your best first client when going out on your own[00:15:11] What outplacement services actually are, how they work, and how a career transition coach helps you rebuild confidence, sharpen your job search strategy, and get to the other side[00:16:46] How to job search in the age of AI: the resume rules for women with 20+ years of experience, how far back to go, what to cut, and what recruiters actually want to see now[00:20:53] The LinkedIn algorithm strategy that makes recruiters come to you — including why joining 50 groups is less aggressive than it sounds and how to use it to land your next role[00:28:33] How to set your consulting rates as a solo founder: the exact research method, the payroll sources to check, and why you should never start at the bottom of the range[00:31:31]What's actually negotiable in your severance package — COBRA, additional weeks, and the HR insider knowledge most employees never think to use before they signGUEST OFFER:Carol is generously offering Her Intentional Reset listeners a complimentary career coaching consultation. Reach out and mention Her Intentional Reset podcast. All details below.GUEST LINKSThompson Professional Resources: https://thompsonprofessionalresources.com/Email: [email protected] Connections (Outplacement): [email protected] @ carol_thomp24CONNECT WITH HIRInstagram @ herintentionalreset.coFacebook @ Her Intentional Reset.coWebsite: www.herintentionalreset.comIf HIR has been valuable to you, you can support the show here: Kofi Support The ShowNo pressure — just making it easy for listeners who want to say so.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/the-way-forwardLicense code: RVGOVVHKDJFBKVJC

She always knew she wanted to be an entrepreneur. She just needed something worth building. Tina Hegna spent over a decade in corporate accounting — not because she'd given up on that dream, but because the right application hadn't found her yet. Then she walked into a Burn Boot Camp class as a member, and everything clicked.What happened next was anything but simple — one franchise became three, a pandemic tested everything, and an intentional decision to scale back to one location turned out to be the most strategic move she ever made. In this conversation, Tina unpacks the full journey: the financial realities of franchise ownership, what her accounting background did and didn't prepare her for, and the heart-head alignment framework she uses to make every major decision in business and in life.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:[00:10:00] The franchise approval process, funding options, and what to expect in the FDD 14-day blackout period[00:18:27] The real cost to open a Burn Boot Camp franchise — and why construction costs can swing the number dramatically[00:20:34] Short and long-term financial considerations every franchise owner needs to think through before signing[00:24:38] Managing part-time shift workers, building culture, and navigating HR from scratch[00:27:55] The heart-head alignment framework Tina uses to make clear decisions[00:29:53] What her husband Harlan and sister Stephanie each identified as her greatest strengthsGUEST REFERENCES Brené Brown — 'The Gifts of Imperfection' — Amazon linkStart Strong: Free Week at most Burn Boot Camps - sign up using Burn links below.CONNECT WITH BURN BOOT CAMP MAPLE GROVEInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/burnbootcampmaplegrovemnFacebook @ https://www.facebook.com/burnbootcampmaplegrovemnWebsite: https://locations.burnbootcamp.com/locations/maple-grove-mn/Burn Boot Camp location finder and Start Strong Free Week details: https://burnbootcamp.com/CONNECT WITH HIRInstagram @https://www.instagram.com/herintentionalreset.co/Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587329908947Website: :https://herintentionalreset.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGntCEey4YretrZ39A7mINUiy-Dmz7iRv0BDLhY2OcDQkfqMmMGK8--zTX20RE_aem_d_YskQDM9KyDWyA-8dxVVwIf HIR has been valuable to you, you can support the show here: https://ko-fi.com/herintentionalresetNo pressure — just making it easy for listeners who want to say so.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/the-way-forwardLicense code: RVGOVVHKDJFBKVJC

A midlife career change can feel like trading everything you've built for a leap into the unknown — especially when you're starting over in a field that doesn't know your name yet. If you're a woman over 40 staring down a layoff, a restless feeling, or a career that no longer fits, the question isn't whether to pivot — it's how to do it without throwing away 20 years of hard-won expertise.Joanna Ehresman spent 13 years as a senior marketing executive in wealth management before a layoff forced the question she'd been avoiding: what do I actually want? Her answer was interior design — a passion she'd dismissed for decades as impractical. Using a job shadow strategy and the transferable skills she already had, she created a brand-new role at Fika Design Group without a design degree, a portfolio, or a clear plan. Six months in, she's not looking back.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:▸ [00:03:34] Career pivot decision-making: why defaulting back to the same industry after a layoff can stall your second act — and what to do instead▸ [00:09:42] Job shadow career exploration: how to get inside a new industry with no experience, no portfolio, and no perfect pitch▸ [00:12:39] How to change careers using transferable skills: from a one-week shadow to a paid pilot to a primary role — the step-by-step▸ [00:25:33] Financial planning for a midlife career change: the real income trade-offs, dual-income considerations, and how to decide if the numbers work▸ [00:29:28] Identifying transferable skills women over 40 underestimate: and what Joanna's employers say her true superpower isIf HIR has been valuable to you, you can support the show here: https://ko-fi.com/herintentionalresetNo pressure — just making it easy for listeners who want to say so.