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Her Intentional Reset: Career changes and second acts for women in midlife

Molly Wipperfurth
Career Change
Abbott
Midlife Career Change
Career Pivot
Burn Boot Camp
Small Business
Is Love and Ink
Minnesota
The Artist's Way
Shoreview
Austin
Wildflower Macarons
Teaching
Midlife Change
Ruby Rains
Kindle Unlimited
Midlife
Women Empowerment
Second Act / Entrepreneurship
Joanna Ehresman

Her Intentional Reset is the podcast for women in their mid 30’s, 40s and 50s navigating midlife career change — whether you're eyeing a full career pivot, building a second act, or just wondering if the career you chose 20 years ago still fits. Host Molly Wipperfurth talks with real women who've made the leap: from corporate to creative, from climbing the ladder to building something new. Every c... more

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Ruby wrote her first book on a dare — an accountant who'd never wanted to write, plotting a love story in her head at the kitchen table. Four books, a number-one release, and an Audible deal later, she'll tell you she still can't believe she did it. ... more

Returning to work after a career break? Here's what stay-at-home moms get told: the years home don't count, you'll come back at a lower title, and you should take whatever salary is offered. Leah Tilstra rejected all three — and walked back into engi... more

Six months in, Molly has a lot to celebrate — real connections she never expected and a podcast she taught herself from nothing that landed in the top 10% globally within three weeks. But being proud of something you built is exactly why you protect ... more

A midlife career change she didn’t initially choose. Meghan spent years as the operations leader who had to deliver the layoff news — and she cried the first time she did it. Then, a few waves later, it was her. She handed over her badge in a parking... more

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Recent Guests

Meghan Johnson
Meghan Johnson is a connector, planner, learner, sports lover, and recovering corporate dropout. Former operations senior leader in healthcare.
Independent (former healthcare leader)
Episode: From Healthcare Operations to Elementary Education: A Midlife Career Pivot | Meghan Johnson, Ep. 20
Larissa Loden
Founder and Creative Director, Larissa Loden jewelry brand
Larissa Loden Inc
Episode: Art Teacher to Jewelry Founder: How Larissa Loden Built a Business (and Life) That Fuels Her | Ep. 18
Sonja Nesse
Founder and designer of Neranese, sustainability-focused fashion entrepreneur
Neranese
Episode: From Vera Wang to Her Own Sustainable Label: Launching a Fashion Brand During Naptime | Sonja Nesse, Neranesse, Ep. 17
Joanna Ehresman
CEO, Momentum Growth Solutions; Growth strategist and marketing executive turned interior design entrepreneur
Fika Design Group
Episode: What I’m Learning About Midlife Career Changes 6 mo. In (15min.)|Molly Wipperfurth + (replay) Using Your Existing Skills for your Second Act | Joanna Ehresman, Fika Design
Melanie Kiss
Founder of Chicas Abroad; author and host of Chicas Chat Podcast
Chicas Abroad
Episode: Leaving Healthcare to Build a Travel Company: Midlife Career Pivot | Melanie Kiss, Chicas Abroad, Ep. 15
Gina Oliver
Co-founder of Wave Enterprise Co, location-independent podcast and social media studio for female-owned wellness brands
Wave Enterprise Co
Episode: From Third-Grade Teacher to Global Entrepreneur in Midlife | Gina Oliver, Wave Enterprise Co.
Carrie Fabris
Founder Career Frame and author of All In
Career Frame
Episode: An Executive Coach on Facing Fear, Pivoting Careers, and Protecting Your Energy | Carrie Fabris, Career Frame
Calleen De Oliveira
Yoga practitioner, former RN, and long-time user of The Artist's Way; with 26 years of experience
Former advertising executive, nurse, yogi
Episode: The Artist’s Way at 40: One Woman’s Unexpected Second Act | Calleen De Oliveira, Ep. 12
Jen Van Wart
Founder and President of Twigs, a boutique with two Wisconsin locations and an e-commerce site
Twigs
Episode: Curating a Career Pivot and a Life That Fits | Jennifer Conrad, Founder & President Twigs, Ep. 11

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Molly Wipperfurth
Host of Her Intentional Reset

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Returning to Engineering after 12 years at Home | Leah Tilstra [replay + updates], Ep. 22
Q: What does she wish employers understood about career pauses and reintegration?
She argues that interview questions should focus on development during the pause and the skills gained, not solely on pre-pause corporate roles. She urges a broader evaluation of leadership, nonprofit work, and entrepreneurial experience as proof of continued capability and growth.
Returning to Engineering after 12 years at Home | Leah Tilstra [replay + updates], Ep. 22
Q: What was it like re-entering the workforce after 12 years, and how did she navigate the return?
Leah details the challenges of re-entry, losing credibility at first and facing a markedly different work culture, then choosing a strategic path in quality engineering to re-enter with impact. She emphasizes networking, leveraging existing contacts, and negotiating thoughtfully to balance past experience with current needs.
An Executive Coach on Facing Fear, Pivoting Careers, and Protecting Your Energy | Carrie Fabris, Career Frame
Q: What work did you do in 2019 that prepared you for a bigger relaunch in 2020?
She explains hiring a coach, joining transformative programs (Tony Robbins), daily high-performance routines, and expanding certifications (Strengths, EQ, leadership). This work shifted from self-improvement to concrete business foundations and scaling.
An Executive Coach on Facing Fear, Pivoting Careers, and Protecting Your Energy | Carrie Fabris, Career Frame
Q: Tell us how you started Career Frame and what led you to pivot from corporate to coaching.
Carrie describes 20 years in corporate roles, a pause to focus on family, and a realization she loved leadership impact. She details discovering Gallup CliftonStrengths, building a coaching framework, then expanding to work with executives and teams, including working mom applications.
What I’m Learning About Midlife Career Changes 6 mo. In (15min.)|Molly Wipperfurth + (replay) Using Your Existing Skills for your Second Act | Joanna Ehresman, Fika Design
Q: What were the practical steps you took to make the transition?
She describes starting with a shadowing week, offering brand positioning services to the firm, and then negotiating a three-month pilot that expanded into a full-time focus on marketing and operations at the design group.

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The show centers on midlife career reinvention for women, sharing practical, real-world stories about leaving established roles to pursue second acts, entrepreneurship, or creative pivots. Episodes highlight how guests leverage existing skills, navigate finances and timing, and balance family responsibilities while exploring new paths—from design leadership and coaching to franchise ownership and remote, location-independent ventures. Listeners can expect actionable frameworks, candid discussions about money, risk, and uncertainty, and inspiration from women who turned pivots into sustainable ventures. A notable throughline is the emphasis on experimentation over perfection, community support, and the joy and challenges of building a new pr... more

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