Look Through the Turn | Small Wins, Big Healing & the Power of Celebration With Paula Thomas

About this episode

Dawn Hunter and Paula Thomas discuss the significance of small wins in the journey of healing and redefining success after loss.

What if progress didn’t have to look impressive to count? In this episode of Work Is Third , Dawn Hunter sits down with founder and storyteller Paula Thomas to explore what it means to rebuild after loss, and how small wins can change everything. After navigating crippling depression and anxiety, and later, an ADHD and autism diagnosis, building a career in tech, and then losing her husband unexpectedly, Paula was forced to redefine everything: her identity, her work, and what success really means. Along the way, she discovered that small, intentional progress is often the most powerful kind. Together, Dawn and Paula discuss: Why “success” doesn’t always look like success What motorcycles and submarines teach us about resilience Why grief doesn’t fit into three days of PTO How to build workplaces that expect the unexpected Why keeping a “win book” matters This conversation is for anyone who has experienced loss, burnout, identity shifts, or the quiet pressure to do more and is ready to move forward with intention. 📚 Guest Info Website: weiter-mfg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-thomas/ 🎶Paula’s contribution to the Playlist: Shake it Out by Florence + The Machine…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dawn Hunter, Dawn

Guest: Paula Thomas

Topics covered

• small wins
• healing
• grief
• resilience
• identity shifts

Keywords

• mental health
• ADHD
• autism
• workplace culture

Mentioned in this episode

Products: win book

Books & works: Work Is Third, Shake it Out, Let’s Stay Connected

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