Starting Over: You Can('t) Pivot

Starting Over: You Can('t) Pivot

From Imperfectly Phenomenal Woman by Lauren Williams

September 16, 2025 · 44 min · Episode 194

About this episode

Jane Marie Hutcheson shares her journey of transitioning from teaching to freelancing, emphasizing the importance of embracing change and personal growth.

What happens when the path you're on no longer fits who you're becoming? After years of teaching, Jane Marie Hutcheson found herself at a crossroads wondering if it was too late to start over. After the pandemic, she took a leap into the unknown world of freelancing and gave herself permission to explore a life beyond the classroom. Jane's story is a reminder that while the path may be nonlinear, it's never too late to choose a new direction. Letting go of the "shoulds" and embracing an imperfect journey can feel scary, but it's also where phenomenal growth begins. In this episode you'll hear about: the impact of COVID-19 on teachers' mental and emotional health, feeling "too qualified" but still overlooked, job searching struggles, the decision to make the jump to freelance, how freelancing is rarely a straight line, the power of curiosity and trial-and-error, and letting go of societal expectations about success. At the end of the episode, we reframe Jane's limiting belief "you can't quit and pivot" into something that supports her evolving, empowered reality. Tune in until the end to shift your own mindset too. Connect With Us! @janemariehutcheson Good Night, NY, I Love You…

People in this episode

Guest: Jane Marie Hutcheson

Topics covered

  • starting over
  • freelancing
  • mental health
  • career change
  • personal growth

Keywords

  • COVID-19 impact
  • job searching
  • societal expectations
  • curiosity
  • trial-and-error

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Places: NY

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