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Life doesn’t come with a roadmap. We’re all figuring it out as we go. I’m Judy Oskam, and on Stories of Change, I talk with people about the changes and unexpected turns that have shaped their lives—and what they’ve learned along the way. Sometimes change is a choice. Sometimes it isn’t. I’m curious about how people find their way through it. What helped? What did they learn? Maybe you’re navigating a career change, moving through a life transition, or wondering what you want your next chapter to look like. These conversations are a reminder that there’s more than one way forward. Because sometimes someone else’s story gives us a little wisdom, a new perspective, or just what we need to help us figure out what’s next. Welcome to Stories of Change: Helping You Navigate What’s Next.

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