In this episode, Grace Varca, host of DC’s first girly-pop podcast, “Kind of a Lot,” and founder of The Night Run Club, shares openly about navigating the challenges that come with job loss after experiencing a layoff earlier this year. Grace and I explore the emotional impact of layoffs, the journey of redefining identity, and the importance of community and creative outlets in navigating life's transitions. Grace shares her experiences with mindfulness, therapy, and the job search process, emphasizing the significance of self-investment and resilience. Our conversation highlights the power of taking ownership of your career and building supportive communities.

Takeaways:

• It’s important to give yourself time to grieve that version of yourself after a layoff
• Finding purpose can come from community building and creative outlets
• Mindfulness techniques like journaling can help manage mental health
• Investing in yourself through therapy is crucial for growth
• Job searching requires patience and reframing expectations
• Creating opportunities is essential when existing ones are lacking
• Manifestation takes time and energy, and it’s important to be patient
• It's important to recognize your worth in the job market

Chapters:

01:23 Introduction to Grace and Her Journey

05:23 The Day of Layoff: A Personal Account

09:43 Redefining Identity After Job Loss

13:34 Building Community: The Run Club and Podcast

17:36 Entrepreneurial Ventures and Future Aspirations

23:57 Navigating Life Changes and Mental Health

30:23 Advice for Those Facing Layoffs

32:28 Self-Discovery Through Adversity

38:19 Creating Opportunities from Setbacks

Connect with Grace:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/gracevarca/, https://www.instagram.com/kindofalotpod/, https://www.instagram.com/thenightrunclub/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gracevarca, https://www.tiktok.com/@kindofalotpod, https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightrunclub

Podcast Website: https://kindofalotpodcast.com/

Run Club Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-night-club-104412812021

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