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Sometimes, the biggest setbacks can lead to the most important changes in our lives. A moment that feels like failure can be the push we need to grow, shift direction, or realize what matters. For me, it was getting arrested, losing my career and sense of self. At the time, it felt like I had lost everything, and there was no coming back. I was doomed to a life of mediocrity. But in reality, that experience forced me to make some big changes in my life. I got clean, I rebuilt my confidence and today, I’m in a better place than I’ve ever been. That low point was the catalyst I needed to really change. What about you? What’s a failure or setback that turned out to be a blessing in disguise?

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When living in NYC I was working for a global interactive agency. At first it was great, I learned a lot and travelled the world, but after some time agency culture and management changed multiple times over, outsourcing started, and project timelines and demands became increasingly unrealistic to manage. Being stuck in antiquated corporate processes, there was no room for innovation despite the public "pep talk" of being innovative. I was miserable, yet I didn't see a way out. Being the main breadwinner while also a new mother I had zero time to make an exit plan. Mentally I was done with the corporate world and there was nothing I wanted to do more than refocus back on creativity and art. I was miserable for 5 years before I made a move. When the pandemic arrived I was finally released of my shackles. I took the opportunity and left NYC for Austin and am grateful everyday that we made it happen. Moral of the story: Do not wait too long to make a change, no matter how scary it is.

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