In this episode, we delve into the art of managing emotions during challenging times in life. Discover practical strategies and personal stories from Lorraine's life that illuminate the path to emotional resilience.

Whether you're navigating personal struggles or supporting others, this conversation offers valuable insights to help you find balance and strength. Tune in to explore how understanding and embracing our emotions can lead to personal growth and healing.

Learn more and listen to the archive at www.careeruprising.com/podcast.

Lorraine has made a change to the Career UpRising show! Listen as she shares a quick update on the show format and status.

Hear the latest about Career UpRising and what to expect from the show in the future!

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What really happens when you walk away from the career you've known? In this inspiring episode, Lorraine speaks with Raymond Lee, founder of Careerminds and host of Clocking Out: Real Talk on Career Transitions.

With decades of experience helping professionals navigate layoffs, retirement, and major pivots, Raymond shares powerful stories and insights from the frontlines of career change. Together, they dive into the emotional journey of transition—what it means to let go, redefine success, and discover what’s next.

In this episode, we discuss:

How to navigate the uncertainty of career transitions

Why mindset and planning are critical in every stage

Real stories of resilience and reinvention

The human side of layoffs, retirement, and starting over

Whether you’re choosing change or it’s been thrust upon you, this conversation offers wisdom, perspective, and hope.

Why do so many high-achieving women stay stuck—even when they’re craving change? In this powerful episode, Lorraine sits down with Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer, an executive coach and expert in leadership transformation, to explore what it really takes to navigate career transitions with clarity and courage.

Cynthia shares actionable tools like the Now, Near, Next framework and the 7-Minute Pivot Practice, designed to help women take control of their careers—without burning it all down. From breaking mindset traps to embracing restlessness as a sign of growth, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration for women ready to lead with purpose.

Tune in now to hear how the smallest shifts can lead to the biggest breakthroughs.

Learn more about Cynthia here:

https://nownearnext.net/

https://www.bentzenperformancepartners.com/

Laid off—now what?

In this empowering episode, Lorraine talks with author and marketing strategist Steve Jaffe, who’s been through four corporate layoffs. Together, they unpack the emotional journey of job loss and how to rebuild with confidence, clarity, and purpose.

You’ll learn how to:

Navigate the stages of layoff grief

Reclaim your career identity

Build resilience for what’s next

Tune in and discover why your layoff might be the beginning—not the end.

What does it really take to land a job in today’s competitive market?

In this insightful episode, Lorraine speaks with Bradley Stair, a marketing professional who is currently job searching. He shares his experience with the emotional and strategic ups and downs of the modern job search. From rejection to resilience, Bradley shares real-world advice to help job seekers stay motivated and move forward with confidence.

In this episode, we discuss:

The emotional journey of job searching

How to bounce back from rejection and stay confident

The role of mindset in attracting the right opportunities

Whether you’re actively job hunting or just starting to explore what’s next, this conversation will help you navigate the job search with clarity and strategy.

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Learn more about Bradley Stair at www.thejobseekersjourney.com

Is career reinvention after 50 possible? Absolutely.

In this episode, Lorraine speaks with Kavita Ahuja, a Certified Career and Life Transitions Coach, and the host of The Midlife Reinvention podcast. After a successful 25-year corporate career, Kavita reinvented herself at age 52 and now helps women rediscover their passions and align their careers with their true purpose.

As the founder of It’s My Time Now Coaching and creator of the Pyramid of Reinvention®, Kavita’s approach guides women through rediscovery and Inspired Action. She shares her journey and insights into how midlife can be a time for new beginnings, not endings.

In this episode, we discuss:

The challenges of career reinvention after 50

How to align your career with your passions

Building confidence and clarity for the next chapter

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to create a fulfilling career after 50.

Learn more at www.careeruprising.com
Learn more about Kavita Ahuja at www.itsmytimenowcoaching.com