How to Pivot When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan

About this episode

Paulina Roe discusses how to effectively pivot when life doesn't go as planned.

You had a plan. A timeline. A vision. And then…life said absolutely not girl. In this episode, Paulina breaks down how to actually pivot when things don’t go according to plan, without spiraling, forcing it, or starting over from scratch. This is your no-BS guide to: letting go of what didn’t work separating your vision from the path you thought it had to take making your next move (even when you don’t feel ready) and building something that actually aligns with where you are now Plus, why getting in the right rooms — like The Mami Collective Dinner Series — might be the thing that changes everything. Because here’s the truth: The plan falling apart? That might be the pivot you needed.

People in this episode

Host: Paulina Roe

Topics covered

• pivoting
• life changes
• entrepreneurship
• personal growth
• vision
• community

Keywords

• pivot
• life changes
• entrepreneurship
• vision
• personal growth
• The Mami Collective Dinner Series

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Mami Collective

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