If you feel exhausted by your business even though you’re doing everything "right"… this episode is for you.

Today, I share a powerful case study from a recent client session that reveals why following "expert" advice might be exactly what’s draining you. It’s not about working harder. It’s not about time management. It’s about the subtle but dangerous misalignment between your natural strengths and your daily tasks.

I unpack the "24 Hours" myth, the difference between pruning and harvesting seasons, and why clarity often comes from quiet confirmation rather than fireworks.

You’ll learn:

✓ Why doing "everything right" on paper can still leave you feeling wrong inside

✓ The "24 Hours" Myth: Why you need to stop comparing your day to someone else’s

✓ How to identify if you are relying on your "lower talent themes" and why it causes burnout

✓ The critical difference between a "Pruning Season" and a "Harvesting Season" — and how to accept where you are

✓ Why your strengths don't replace discernment, but support it

✓ 4 specific questions to ask yourself to move from hustle to alignment



Mentioned in this episode:
The Only 2 Tips You Need for Success and Balance in 2025:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2081544/episodes/16360443

If you’re ready to stop striving and start aligning with your God-given talents, let’s connect. I invite you to dive into your CliftonStrengths report just like I did for my friend, so you can find the peace and clarity you deserve.

Checked all the boxes of success but still feel like something’s missing? My new book, Discovering Your Calling, is a guide for ambitious women ready to stop drifting and build a life of true fulfillment and joy. Your calling is waiting.

✨ Grab your copy today: https://www.amazon.com/Discovering-Your-Calling-Ambitious-Fulfillment/dp/B0F49CH72W

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If you feel stuck, scared to make a change, or frustrated that you’re not following through on the ideas and dreams in your heart… this episode is for you.

Today, Sheri unpacks the real reason ambitious, successful mid-career women freeze when they feel called to something more. It’s not lack of clarity. It’s not motivation. And it’s definitely not time management.

Using research from Harvard Business Review, Duke University, McLean Hospital, and the KPMG Women’s Leadership Study, Sheri reveals what’s actually holding you back — fear, doubt, emotional avoidance, and the confidence gap.

You’ll learn:

✓ Why 95% of ideas never make it past the starting line
✓ The Attitude Wheel: the cycle every woman hits when starting something new
✓ What really happens at 6:00 — fear, freeze, distraction, and self-doubt
✓ The difference between clarity and confidence (and why clarity alone isn’t enough)
✓ Why successful women avoid career-changing risks (KPMG study)
✓ How to move from 6:00 to 9:00 faster, with less spiraling
✓ What Sheri sees in her clients at the end of her 10-week program — and why most stall
✓ The new Calling Creator Collective™ and how it supports you through fear and follow-through

If you’ve been feeling called to a new direction but can’t seem to take the next step, this episode will help you understand why — and give you the pathway to move forward with confidence.

Take our free 12-question quiz to see if it's right for you and get your next action step. https://discoveringyourcalling.com/quiz

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Book a 30 Minute Clarity Call

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You’ve worked hard. You’ve built a successful career. On paper, everything looks great — yet deep down, you feel that quiet restlessness…
That tug for something of your own.
Something more fulfilling, more purpose-driven, and more aligned with who you’re becoming.

If you’ve been craving a new direction — but you’re not ready to walk away from the stability of your current job — this episode is your roadmap.

In today’s conversation, I’m sharing 5 simple steps you can take this week to start creating work you love… work that lights you up… work that could eventually give you the freedom and fulfillment you’ve been longing for.

And the best part?
You don’t need to quit your job, take a big risk, or have it all figured out.
You just need a clear starting point — and a strategy.

Inside this episode, as your CliftonStrengths® Coach and Visionary Strategist, I’ll help you:

✨ Take inventory of the skills that energize you
✨ Turn past work experience and hobbies into new opportunities
✨ Identify causes and problems that light you up
✨ Leverage your God-given talents (your CliftonStrengths®!) to create impact and income
✨ And inspire you with one woman's story — Ms. Rachel of Songs for Littles — turned her passion project into a $50-million purpose-driven business

Whether you’re craving a creative outlet, dreaming of a future career pivot, or simply ready to explore what’s next, this episode will help you take your first confident step toward building a career — and a life — where you can live your calling, lead with your strengths, and create meaningful, sustainable success.

🔹 Take the free Portfolio Career Quiz → DiscoveringYourCalling.com/quiz
🔹 Book your Start with Strengths session → SheriMiterCo.com/services

Mentioned in today's episode:

Get Your Rack Back

Ms Rachel & Team

Take the C

Take our free 12-question quiz to see if it's right for you and get your next action step. https://discoveringyourcalling.com/quiz

Checked all the boxes of success but still feel like something’s missing? My new book, Discovering Your Calling, is a guide for ambitious women ready to stop drifting and build a life of true fulfillment and joy. Your calling is waiting.

✨ Grab your copy today: https://www.amazon.com/Discovering-Your-Calling-Ambitious-Fulfillment/dp/B0F49CH72W

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Connect or work with Sheri:

Book a 30 Minute Clarity Call

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Is the traditional "career for life" concept outdated? In this episode, we are exploring the rise of Portfolio Careers.

Listen in to discover what a portfolio career is (it's more than just a "side hustle"!), why it's becoming so popular for both companies and individuals, and how it can offer a "risk-free" path to finding your calling. We'll break down all the pros and cons to help you decide if this flexible, multi-stream approach to work is the right move for you.

🧭 Is a Portfolio Career Right for You?

Take our free, 12-question quiz to get a snapshot of whether this path is a viable option based on your personality, dreams, and current situation. You'll get an honest answer and a simple action step to move forward!

https://discoveringyourcalling.com/quiz

💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• What is a portfolio career? (We break down Anna Mackenzie’s definition).
• Why is this trend so popular? (Hint: It’s a win-win for companies and employees).
• The 3 main advantages for your wellbeing: (More creativity, no boredom, and using your natural talents).
• The key financial advantages: (Building a safety net, diversifying income, and creating a "risk-free exit strategy").
• The 5 main disadvantages to consider: (No traditional benefits, juggling multiple things, and company policies).

📚 Resources & References

• Anna Mackenzie's Substack: Anna Mack’s Stack
• The Portfolio Collective: What Is a Portfolio Career?
• Upwork Study: Portfolio Careers Offer Flexibility & Income for Gen Z
• Snaphunt Trends: Future of Work 2026—Key Trends

Take our free 12-question quiz to see if it's right for you and get your next action step. https://discoveringyourcalling.com/quiz

Checked all the boxes of success but still feel like something’s missing? My new book, Discovering Your Calling, is a guide for ambitious women ready to stop drifting and build a life of true fulfillment and joy. Your calling is waiting.

✨ Grab your copy today: https://www.amazon.com/Discovering-Your-Calling-Ambitious-Fulfillment/dp/B0F49CH72W

Support the show

Connect or work with Sheri:

Book a 30 Minute Clarity Call

Website - www.sherimiterco.com
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Apply to work with Sheri- Apply Here

Searching for Mary Kay products? Shop Here
To learn more about CliftonStrengths and Gallup - Click Here

Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.

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Find Your Calling: What Your 3 a.m. Wake-Up Call Is Trying to Tell You

Have you ever woken up at 3 a.m. with your mind spinning — questioning your career, your purpose, or whether you’re meant for something more?
Those quiet middle-of-the-night moments aren’t random.
They’re often the truest whispers of your calling… showing up before the world gets loud again.

In this episode, Sheri explores why these 3 a.m. wake-up calls happen, what they’re trying to reveal, and why so many successful, high-achieving women end up hitting the “snooze button” on the very thing they’re being called to do.

You’ll learn how to separate fear from truth, calm from chaos, and calling from noise — and how to begin answering that nudge without burning your life or career to the ground.

✨ In This Episode, You Will Learn:

🌙 The Power of 3 a.m. Thoughts
Why those early-morning ideas often hold deeper wisdom — showing you who you’re becoming before you fully see it in the daytime.

⚔ Fear vs. Faith
How to tell the difference between the quiet, sacred whisper (“I’m meant for more”) and the loud, fearful voice (“What will people think?”).

🦈 The 3 Saboteurs
Meet the “sharks,” “danger buoys,” and “anchors” that keep you stuck, uncertain, or second-guessing your next step.

🎨 An Introduction to the Portfolio Career
Why building multiple streams of work aligned with your strengths can give you the freedom and security to answer your calling with peace instead of panic.

🪜 A Simple 3-Step Action Plan
A practical, strengths-aligned way to capture your next 3 a.m. idea and turn it into confident forward momentum — without quitting your job or blowing up your life.

If you’ve been feeling restless, craving more purpose, or sensing a shift you can’t quite name… this episode will help you understand why — and what your next right step might be.

📝 Resources Mentioned

• Feeling called to something more?
  Take this quick quiz to discover whether you’re ready to create work that gives you more freedom, fulfillment, and purpose — and whether a portfolio-style career might be the right next step for you.

Free Quiz: "Is It Time to Build Your Portfolio Career?"

• Subscribe for Part 2: Don't miss the next episode, where we will go into much more detail about what a portfolio career is and how to build one.

Take our free 12-question quiz to see if it's right for you and get your next action step. https://discoveringyourcalling.com/quiz

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Book a 30 Minute Clarity Call

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I'm back! After a nine-month pause, I’m excited to return to the microphone to share what I’ve been working on, the lessons I learned, and what’s next for the show.

In this episode, I explain why the break was necessary to finish my new book, Discovering Your Calling. I also share a significant pivot in my business: the decision to stop developing a digital course and instead focus on high-impact, one-on-one mentorship for mid-career women. Tune in to hear two key lessons I learned about letting go to create space and actionable steps you can take to do the same.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why I took a 9-month break from the podcast.
• The big decision I made to stop creating my digital academy and what I'm doing instead.
• Why I believe one-on-one mentorship is more powerful than a DIY course for ambitious women.
• Two practical lessons about letting go of what no longer feels aligned.
• Action steps to help you create space for what you are being called to do.
• What's next for the podcast (new episodes every other week!).

Resources Mentioned:

• My New Book: Discovering Your Calling: The Ambitious Woman's Guide to Finding Fulfillment, Freedom, Impact, and Joy is now available on Amazon!
• One-on-One Mentorship: Ready for personalized support? Book a FREE clarity call to see if my mentorship program is right for you.
• Blog: sherrymiterco.com/blog

Connect with Me:

• Email: sherry@sherrymiterco.com
• LinkedIn: [Your LinkedIn Profile Link]
• Facebook: [Your Facebook Profile/Page Link]

I would love to hear what you're letting go of and how you plan to fill that new space. Send me an email or a DM and let me know!

Take our free 12-question quiz to see if it's right for you and get your next action step. https://discoveringyourcalling.com/quiz

Support the show

Connect or work with Sheri:

Book a 30 Minute Clarity Call

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As we say goodbye to 2024 and prepare for an incredible 2025, I’m sharing the only two tips you need to make this your best year yet. From focusing on gratitude to setting one life-changing goal and letting go of what’s no longer serving you, I’ll guide you through how to create success and balance in the new year.

Key Points/Topics I Covered

• Why gratitude is the best foundation for starting a new year
• My challenge to you: Write out 10-100 things you’re grateful for from 2024
• The power of setting ONE bold and exciting goal for 2025 (The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan)
• How HARD goals (from HARD Goals by Mark Murphy) can nudge you out of your comfort zone
• The importance of simplifying life by letting go of distractions and commitments that no longer serve you (inspired by Leo Babauta's "Zen Habits")
• My personal decision to pause the podcast in 2025

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Thank YOU!

I’m so grateful for YOU! Thank you for listening to the DYC Podcast this year. With listeners in 86 countries, 1325 cities, and over 16,000 downloads since 2022, your support has been amazing.

What’s Next for Me

As I take a pause from the podcast, make sure you’re following me on social media and signing up for my email list so you’ll know when my book and course are ready to launch.

Final Thoughts

Let’s make 2025 your best year yet! I’d love to hear from you—send me your goals at Sheri@discoveringyourcalling.com or tag me on social media with a picture of your goals.

Thank you for being part of my journey. Have a blessed and Happy New Year!

Take our free 12-question quiz to see if it's right for you and get your next action step. https://discoveringyourcalling.com/quiz

Checked all the boxes of success but still feel like something’s missing? My new book, Discovering Your Calling, is a guide for ambitious women ready to stop drifting and build a life of true fulfillment and joy. Your calling is waiting.

✨ Grab your copy today: https://www.amazon.com/Discovering-Your-Calling-Ambitious-Fulfillment/dp/B0F49CH72W

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In this episode, I'm diving deep into the CliftonStrengths (aka StrengthsFinders) assessment to help you transform a simple report into a life-changing personal development tool. I'll share how you can identify your unique talents, overcome self-limiting beliefs, and take actionable steps to unlock your true potential.

What You'll Discover in This Episode:

• The true power of the CliftonStrengths assessment and how it reveals your natural talents
• Why over 34 million people have taken this groundbreaking assessment
• 8 practical strategies to turn your strengths report into a roadmap for success
• How to recognize and leverage your top talent themes in both personal and professional life

Key Insights:

• Understanding your unique talent DNA can boost confidence and performance
• Learn how to identify when and how your strengths show up in daily life
• Discover free resources to become a true student of your strengths
• Methods to share and validate your strengths with trusted peers

Why This Matters: When you know and apply your CliftonStrengths, you can exponentially increase your chances of success, find the right work environment, and improve relationship building by understanding how you and others naturally think, feel, and behave.

Special Offer: If you're ready to dive deeper, I'm offering Strengths Debrief Sessions to help you take the first step toward understanding your unique talents! www.sherimiterco.com/services

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Take our free 12-question quiz to see if it's right for you and get your next action step. https://discoveringyourcalling.com/quiz

Checked all the boxes of success but still feel like something’s missing? My new book, Discovering Your Calling, is a guide for ambitious women ready to stop drifting and build a life of true fulfillment and joy. Your calling is waiting.

✨ Grab your copy today: https://www.amazon.com/Discovering-Your-Calling-Ambitious-Fulfillment/dp/B0F49CH72W

Support the show

Connect or work with Sheri:

Book a 30 Minute Clarity Call

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To learn more about CliftonStrengths and Gallup - Click Here

Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.

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