When The University Said No, She Said Yes To Herself

About this episode

Madeline Miskie shares her journey of turning rejection into a successful values-led business focused on self-worth and professional diversification.

What happens when you give everything to a role, ask for a fair raise, and get told no? For Madeline Miskie, that moment didn’t end the story—it rewrote it. We dive into how a voice teacher and yoga practitioner turned rejection into a values-led business that helps people reconnect with breath, body, and voice while honoring their worth. We talk about the power of a “career portfolio” mindset and why diversifying your professional life can make courageous choices more possible. Madeline sha...

People in this episode

Host: Brenda McGregor

Guest: Madeline Miskie

Topics covered

• rejection
• values-led business
• career portfolio
• self-worth
• diversification

Keywords

• rejection
• career portfolio
• self-worth
• values-led business
• yoga
• voice teacher
• professional life

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: If Only, University

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