She didn’t just refresh her résumé, she rebuilt her whole damn mindset.

When Stephanie was unexpectedly let go, she didn’t just face a career setback, she faced a full-on identity crisis. The kind where you question everything from your skills to your social circle to whether your dog is judging you for crying into your matcha. But instead of staying stuck, she took a deep breath (and a lot of walks with Kingsston) and started picking up the pieces, one boundary, one rejection, and one painfully optimistic LinkedIn post at a time.

In this episode of Clocked In, Checked Out, we dive into the raw, hilarious, and all-too-relatable reality of getting laid off and learning how to trust again: your gut, your coworkers, and your worth. Stephanie gets real about the silent heartbreak of ghosting (both job and dating), the stress of feeling like the common denominator, and the surprising clarity that comes from simply sitting in the discomfort. We talk about toxic team dynamics, trusting the wrong people, and how starting over in Customer Success gave her the chance to actually feel seen.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever stared at a rejection email like it personally attacked their spirit. If you’ve ever felt like everyone else is thriving while you’re surviving on vibes, venting, and emotional support beverages, you’re in good company.

🍸 Mocktail of the Week: The Cranberry Closure
Our first-ever mocktail and she’s tart, sparkly, and emotionally available.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz cranberry juice

• 1.5 oz orange juice

• 1 Tbsp honey

• 1 oz coconut water

• 0.5 oz lime juice

• Splash of raspberry lime sparkling water

Directions:Shake everything but the sparkling water with ice. Strain into a champagne flute, top it off, garnish with a lime wheel or frozen cranberries, and sip like you're reclaiming your peace.

Whether you're grieving a job, rebuilding your self-worth, or just wondering how many ghosted applications it takes to become a full-time barista, this one's for you.

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