Mentorship is often talked about like it is simple. Find someone inspiring. Ask for guidance. Learn from their wisdom.

But real mentorship is rarely that clean.

In this episode of 1-800-GOAL-DIGGER, I talk about what mentorship actually looked like for me during one of the most disorienting transitions of my career: moving into tech sales, learning a completely new industry, asking for help, finding the right mentors, and discovering that the people who help you grow are not always the ones who make you feel comfortable.

I share:

• why mentorship was one of the main reasons I was able to stay and grow in a new environment
• the difference between practical guidance and transformational mentorship
• what it felt like to learn from a mentor who challenged me hard
• why self-advocacy matters even in mentorship
• how to actually approach someone and ask them to mentor you
• why nobody hands you the manual, but the right people will sit with you while you figure it out

If you are navigating a career transition, starting over in a new space, or wondering how to ask for guidance without feeling weak, this episode is for you.

1-800-GOAL-DIGGER
Sharing goal-digging ugly truth.
For women navigating ambition, identity, and personal growth.

Many women have asked me how I transitioned from the translation industry into tech sales. But almost no one has asked the deeper question: how did I stay once I got there?In this episode of 1-800-GOAL-DIGGER, I talk about the identity disorientation that follows a major transition. The part where the move looks right on paper, but internally, you feel stretched, unfamiliar to yourself, and unsure how to show up in a completely new environment.I share my own experience of moving from a smaller, familiar world into a much bigger one, and what it took to stay: tenacity, learning through discomfort, and seeking guidance from multiple mentors along the way.This episode is for any woman who has made a bold move and quietly wondered why it feels harder than expected.If you are in a season of growth, reinvention, or becoming, this conversation is for you.Timestamps[00:00] Navigating Career Transition[01:12] The Challenges of Identity in New Environments[04:24] The Importance of Tenacity and Mentorship[08:10] Embracing the Journey of Becoming1-800-GOAL-DIGGERA podcast about ambition, identity, and the real work of becoming.Find me on social:⁠ @1800goaldigger #1800GOALDIGGER #WomenInBusiness #CareerGrowth #CareerTransition #PersonalGrowth #WomenInTech #Ambition #Identity #podcastforwomen

Welcome back to 1-800-GOAL-DIGGER.

This episode is my honest return to the podcast and to a version of myself I knew I wasn’t fully done with. I talk about why I stepped away, how my understanding of ambition has changed, and why I wanted to create a space where women can be honest, not just impressive.

This is a conversation about the hidden emotional weight behind ambition, the pressure of always looking like you have it together, and the kind of personal growth that doesn’t always show up on a résumé.

I also share the story behind the name 1-800-GOAL-DIGGER and why reclaiming that phrase meant something deeper to me from the very beginning.

If that resonates, I’m glad you’re here.

Timestamps

[01:20] Reintroducing the Podcast and Myself

[04:00] Redefining Ambition

[07:39] The Complexity of Growth

[11:51] The Emotional Weight of Ambition

[13:25] Invitations to Reflect and Return

1-800-GOAL-DIGGER

Sharing goal-digging ugly truth.

For women navigating ambition, identity, and personal growth.

Find me on social: @1800goaldigger

#GoalDigger #PersonalGrowth #WomenInTech #PodcastForWomen #SelfConcept #Growth #Ambition #Identity